Final Fantasy 9 Designer Shares How the Game Changed Due to System Limitations

One of the classic PlayStation games to be included in Sony’sPlayStation Now November lineupis Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 9. After having being ported into other platforms such as the PC, Switch, Xbox, and mobile, the RPG title will be made available on the PlayStation subscription service. To celebrate the occasion, one of Square Enix’s game designers, Kazuhiko Aoki, looks back on being part of theFF9production team, and the changes that had to be made to the game due to the limits of the original PlayStation system....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Kevin Gutierrez

Fortnite is Adding A Gamora Skin

Fortniteis going back to the superhero skin well. This time around, the game is adding yetanother member ofThe Guardians of the Galaxyas players will soon be able to use a Gamora skin in-game. Superhero skins are certainly nothing new inFortnite. There are plenty ofDC and Marvel skins available, and more are being added all the time. However, the Gamora addition to the game stays in the Marvel trend while also fitting into this season’s “abduction” theme, as Epic Games pointed out in its official announcement of the character skin....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Elizabeth Taylor

Genshin Impact: Simple Vault Key 1, 2, 3 Locations (Erinnyes Forest Shipwreck)

It’s impossible not to run into an unsolved puzzle or a locked door while exploring Teyvat inGenshin Impact. This is why players shouldn’t be surprised that a locked gate situated inside a shipwreck requires threeSimple Vault Keys. The blocked vault seems to contain a Precious Chest, which will surely reward some preciousPrimogems, along with aHydroculus. Unlikeother puzzles inGenshin Impact, searching for the missing Vault Keys won’t be a hassle as the keys are scattered around the shipwreck instead of in another area....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Kimberly Miller

Gotham Knights' Court of Owls Should Take Cues from Final Fantasy 7's Shinra

Gotham Knightshas such huge shoes to fill that it’s easy to think it’s an impossible feat. Batman has had a decorated resume in gaming over the last few years that is simply too hard to ignore, ranging from family-focusedLegotitles to the mature themes handled in theArkhamseries. The Caped Crusader is nowhere to be seen in WB Montreal’s latest project, as the family that often surrounds him takes center stage this time out....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Joshua Stuart

Hellpoint: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Upcoming Souls-Like

Many of us are searching for that Souls-like game that stands out above the rest. Games likeNioh,Bloodborne, andSekiro: Shadows Die Twicehave surpassed our expectations. In a world where there is an abundance of Souls-likes, can one distinguish itself?Hellpointdoes much to differentiate itself fromDark Soulsbut doesn’t stray too far from the subgenre. RELATED:9 PS4 Games That Are Harder Than Dark Souls As a game that has yet to release, there is time for developer Cradle Games to make this a masterpiece....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Adam Roberson

Henry Winkler Provides Grim Update For Bill Hader's Barry Season 4

Given whereBarry’s third season ended, it should come as no surprise that theHBOshow won’t get any happier from here. Henry Winkler, who plays acting teacher Gene Cousineau, gave a very minor but also very grim update on where the show will be headed when the fourth season starts. Winkler has been a part ofHBO’sBarrysince the series premiered back in 2018. His performance as the eccentric acting coach Gene Cousineau was so revered that he earned anEmmy for Outstanding Supporting Actorin a Comedy Series after the first season....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Darryl Humphrey

Hitman 3 Rebranding Will Combine New Trilogy Into Single Package

In a surprising announcement, IO Interactive has revealed that the belovedHitmantrilogy will be combined into one game. The announcement was made earlier today via the IO Interactive’s official site blog, which will ring in the next evolution for theHitmanseries. As one of the best stealth games on the market,Hitmanhas evolved drastically since being released a little over twenty years ago. Since the beginning of the franchise in 2000, there have been a variety of sequels and even two major film adaptations....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Carol Davis

How to Defeat the Enraged Beast in Ultros

Ultrosfeatures a series of beasts and monsters for players to attack and defeat toget the best enemy spoils. These enemy spoils are crucial to obtaining the required nutritional value for combat upgrades and abilities in the Cortex. WhileUltros’enemies are not difficult to take down, some require players to put in more effort and employ various combo attacks. One such enemy is the Enraged Beast. The Enraged Beast is a large Moth monster that players must tackle beforeprogressing to the next level....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Steven Pruitt

How To Get The Bleakest Ending In Mass Effect

Summary Choices are pivotal to howMass Effectis played. Save the council or let them die? Cheat at gambling in Flux or hand in the device? Cure the Genophage or sabotage the cure? Each of these choices has dire consequences for the galaxy. But how dire? What are the worst choices to make inMass Effectthat can create the absolute worst post-game world for the franchise’s beloved characters?Mass Effect’sbleakest ending is a meticulously crafted disaster across all three mainlineMass Effectgames....

August 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1324 words · Monica Adams

Is Destiny 2 Worth Playing in 2024?

Summary Since its release in 2017, Bungie’sDestiny 2has stood the test of time as one of the best looter shooters ever made, with immensely satisfying gunplay, engaging role-playing mechanics, and plenty of content to boot. Despite all of its admirable qualities, however, including its lifespan, many gamers might be wondering whether it is still worth playing in 2024. Destiny 2has been shrouded in controversy for some time now, as players seem to be consistently unhappy with almost anything Bungie adds to or takes away from the game....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · David Gonzalez

My Hero Academia: Dabi's Quirk, Explained

This article contains spoilers for fans who are not up-to-date withMy Hero AcademiaSeason 6. There has been some major development for Dabi’s character as the My Hero Academia series progresses and here is how his quirk is one of the most powerful quirks around. As the eldest son of the No.1 hero - Endeavor, Dabi had undergone intense training from his father and had also trained himself to become one of the most powerful members of the League of Villains....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 808 words · Diana Garcia

Nickmercs Signs Massive Deal with Kick

Summary In a noteworthy development within the streaming industry, Nickmercs, a prominentTwitchstreamer and competitive gamer, has recently inked a substantial deal with Kick, a streaming platform that entered the market less than a year ago. With a primary goal of challenging the dominance of Amazon-owned Twitch,Kick has been strategically acquiring well-known streamersto bolster its platform. Undoubtedly, Twitch has solidified its position as the leading streaming platform, and challenging its dominance is no small feat....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Tracey Cross

Overwatch 2 Dev Apologizes After Announcing Controversial Season 9 Change

Summary TheOverwatch 2game director apologized after announcing controversial new changes coming with the game’s next seasonal update.Overwatch 2’s Season 9 is expected to launch on February 20th. Recently,Overwatch 2announced big shakeupsto the game’s heroes. Beginning with Season 9, all Tank and Damage heroes will receive a less powerful version of the Support class' self-healing passive ability. This will likely shiftOverwatch 2’s meta quite drastically due to Damage heroes, in particular, not needing to rely on the healing abilities of their Support teammates....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Kevin Novak