1997’sFinal Fantasy VIIhas one of the most iconic parties in gaming. Cloud is one of the genre’s most compelling protagonists, Aerith’s death has solidified her legendary status within the medium, and characters the rest of the cast are all generally beloved by fans (with the exception of one Cait Sith.) RELATED:Advent Children: 5 Ways It Ruins Final Fantasy 7 (& 5 Ways It’s An Alright Sequel) Although he wasn’t playable in Part 1 of theRemake, Red XIII’s personality and mysterious background have placed him in the limelight....

Summary Elden Ringis an enormous beast rich with all the subtle lore and intricate world-building FromSoftware is known for, only it’s now spread throughout an interconnected open world with lands seamlessly transitioning into each other. This is an incredibly impressive feat as FromSoftware’s first Soulslike to adapt its traditionally linear formula into an open world, especially considering how diverse theLands Between’s biomes are between Limgrave, Liurnia, and Caelidalone. That said, extrapolating this formula into an open world wasn’t without its sacrifices....

miHoYo’s breakout hit,Genshin Impact, ultimately walked away without any awards at The Game Awards on Thursday evening, despite gaining nominations for “Best RPG” and “Best Mobile Game.“Genshin Impactstill put in an appearance however, with a brief trailer featuring some familiar faces going up against a boss. Even though miHoYo came home empty-handed, the developer thanked players forGenshin Impact’s success with premium currency, awarding800 primogems to celebrateGenshin Impact’s nominations. The trailer, which aired at the stream’s 3-hour and 38-minute mark, was presented without comment or vocals of any kind, and contained fare that should be familiar to dedicated players....

Halo Infinitehas steadily been receiving updates since launch that have been fine-tuning its item shop in addition to addressing other issues. A big wish fromHalo Infiniteplayers was the ability to purchase items from the store individually, and with this week’s update, they can finally do so. Up until today, the only types of cosmetics that could be purchased inHalo Infinitewere from bundles. In turn, since 343 Industries was grouping together so much content, some ofHalo Infinite’s bundle prices have been rather extreme according to players....

Summary A gamer online has shown off a hilarious clip fromHelldivers 2that shows exactly why the Automatons are struggling in the Galactic War. Although the Automatons are typically seen as more difficult than the Terminids inHelldivers 2, this clip shows that they aren’t always perfect enemies. The Galactic War inHelldivers 2is the ongoing struggle for the Helldivers to reclaim control of the galaxy from the Automatons and the Terminids. Players can choose which of the two factions to face off against, although there’s no doubt that the Terminids are the more popular choice at the moment....

Anime in the US has followed a cultural trajectory that has become common amongst traditionally nerdy interests. It was once considered an oddity that fans would have to undergo significant inconvenience to enjoy, but it’s now become a massive medium that can compete with any other big name. A new anime film achieved a rare feat that warrants a look at how far things have come. In many ways,Dragon Ball Zis the quintessential anime for an American audience....

Summary When looking at theHonkai: Star Rail2.0 livestream, it’s hard not to see how far HoYoVerse has come sinceGenshin Impact’s version 2.0. Instead of a small upgrade from 1.6 to 1.7, it’s from 1.6 to 2.0.Honkai: Star Railpromises good things and players get the chance to experience a whole new world because of that. InGenshin Impact’s 2.0 update, there was a lot of hype surrounding the future of the game and a lot of speculation about how long it would take the game to get to the final chapters....

This article contains major spoilers forShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. With Phase 4 fully underway, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is bigger than ever. And withShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsnow in theaters, there’s plenty of new characters taking the spotlight of the MCU. While all the previous Phase 4 projects likeWandaVision,Black Widow, andLokihave all focused on established Marvel characters who are familiar to longtime fans,Shang-Chiintroduces a new hero with his own supporting cast....

Ho-Oh and Lugia are back in raids forPokemon GOthis weekend. Players will be going out to defeat them, but may not know the best Pokemon to use or the best moves for those Pokemon to have. Pokemon GOraids allow players to challengeLegendary Pokemonlike Ho-Oh. These raids are challenging for players with the high Combat Power (CP) of the Pokemon in the raid and the damage that the moves can do. Any Pokemon with a type advantage will be able to be effective in the raid, but for players wanting to maximize their damage output and reduce the amount of revives they will have to use certain Pokemon....

One of several NPCs that can be interacted with inHollow Knight, Quirrel is an inquisitive individual that introduces themselves as an explorer. He is fascinated with the ruins of Hallownest and will provide players with context for different locations, but explains that he can’t explain his draw towards the kingdom. RELATED:Hollow Knight: Where to Find All the Warrior Dreams Although it’s not necessary for players to interact with Quirrel in each location, doing so will shed lighton the lore ofHollow Knightand provide clues for where they can go next....

Summary The strength of a cursed technique doesn’t always define a Jujutsu Sorcerer’s overall prowess, a fact that holds true in the case of Mai Zenin. A powerful sorcerer with a knack for sharpshooting, Mai has proven herself to be a viable asset for Jujutsu High, despite being held back by herlimited Cursed Energy. However, her true potential lies with her cursed technique “Construction,” a largely underrated innate power that grants the ability to physically manifest an object out of nothing....

The Game Developers Conference, better known as GDC, has been a massive staple of the video game industry’s annual press lineup for a number of years. Not only does it allow industry veterans to discuss their work and deconstruct some of the biggest games of the year, but it allows players and aspiring game developers to get a peek behind the game development curtain. This year, significant figures from the likes ofNintendoand Respawn will be speaking at the expo, however, one of the biggest names said to be attending the show has just dropped out....

With the news this week that developer Hazelight Studios and dj2 Entertainment would be teaming up to bringIt Takes Twoto the big and possibly small screen, fans of the action-adventure platformer were pleased, if a little surprised.It Takes Twomade a big impact last year after it was released in March, winning praise from players as well as multiple accolades - including Best Multiplayer and Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2021....