Final Fantasy: 10 Best NPCs That Joined Your Party, Ranked

The firstFinal Fantasyto incorporate NPCs as temporary party members, or guests, was as far back asFinal Fantasy II. The most notable game after that wasFinal Fantasy IV, but none of those characters ended up on this list. There is an explanation as to why. RELATED:Final Fantasy: Ranking Every Game In The Main Series Based On Size (Using Locations & Time) While the twins, Cid, Tellah, and the others were all great cast members,Final Fantasy IVoperated differently than most games in the series....

May 24, 2025 · 5 min · 856 words · Bridget King

Five Years Later, Celeste Proves That Platformers Should Have Impactful Narratives Too

Celesteis a video game that players seem to remember long after beating it, as the platformer’s narrative is uniquely powerful. While it has officially been five years since the game’s release, it continues to have an enduring impact on the industry, proving that evenmechanically challenging games likeCelestecan - and should - include stories that players can see themselves in. This has become inextricably true for the trans community, who have found representation in Madeline’s journey to self-acceptance - including game director Maddy Thorson....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 825 words · Mariah Flynn

Fortnite: How to Complete Rocket League Live Quests

TheRocket LeagueLive quests are now available inFortnite, and there are four of them in total. In order to complete these quests, players will need to navigate to a specific creative map and engage with a number of simple activities while they are there. This guide is here to walk fans through this process and help them quickly complete theRocket LeagueLive quests inFortnite. Fortnite: Rocket League Live Quests The first step toward completing theRocket LeagueLive quests is to access the aforementioned creative map....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Lindsay Castillo MD

Genshin Impact 3.8 Chart Shows Most Used Characters for Phase 2 Spiral Abyss

A newGenshin Impactchart shows which characters have been used the most in the current Phase 2 version of the Spiral Abyss for update 3.8. The Spiral Abyss is a special type of domain that requires players to fight different types of enemies to get various rewards, including precious Primogems used for acquiring characters and weapons. Every version of the Spiral Abyss inGenshin Impactconsists of 12 different floors, each much harder than the previous ones....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Kirk Johnson

Genshin Impact Fan Creates Impressive Anime Short Trailer Featuring Dainsleif

Summary AGenshin Impactplayer fan has shared an impressive trailer for an anime short that features popular characters like Aether, Lumine, and Dainsleif. The game’s community often likes to create their own fan-made videos which are inspired by the events that take place in the official lore. At the start of each new playthrough,Genshin Impactplayers face a mysterious enemy currently known as the Sustainer of the Heavenly Principles. During this fight, they need to choose between Aether and Lumine to become their main character, who is also referred to as the Traveler throughout their journey....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Daniel Baker

GTA 5: Best Mounted Weapons For Vehicles

As players storm through Los Santos, they might want to bring weapons far too big to carry. In the instance ofGrand Theft Auto 5, players can have some pretty unique vehicles with the best-mounted weapons, that turn their vehicle into a killing machine against anyone that dares cross paths with this beast on the road. RELATED:GTA Online: Most Important Updates In The Game’s History IfGrand Theft Auto 5players want to be a true menace on the road, then it’s best to look for these mounted weapons options that are available inGrand Theft Auto 5andGrand Theft Auto Online....

May 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1086 words · Shannon Garza

Halo Infinite Fan Shows Off Impressive Mk50 Sidekick Prop

TheHalo Infinitecampaign is out now, meaning fans can finally experience Master Chief’s latest adventure. Following the release of the game, the reception has been mostly positive. While this latest entry to the series retains manyelements of classicHalo, it manages to include some striking new additions, such as several never-before-seen weapons. One of these original guns is the Mk50 Sidekick. Found inHalo Infinite, the Mk50 Sidekick is a human pistol used by the UNSC....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Michael Taylor

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery Christmas Countdown Event Starting Later This Week

While all eyes may be on the upcomingHarry PotterRPG, there’s still plenty of content still be being released forHarry Potter: Hogwarts Mysteryas well. The latest event forHarry Potter: Hogwarts Mysteryis actually set to kick off later this week, with developer Jam City planning an eight day celebration to countdown to Christmas, with events taking place in-game as well as on social media. From December 18 to December 25,Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mysteryplayers can enjoy the Christmas Countdown event....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Justin Rich

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Third Trailer Reveals April Premiere Date

A third trailer for the upcoming MAPPA adaptation of Yūji Kaku’sHell’s Paradise: Jigokurakumanga was released on the official Crunchyroll YouTube this past Friday, revealing two major bits of information related to the series. The first is the official April premiere date; while the second part of the trailer’s release revealed the opening theme forHell’s Paradise. Initially revealed in December 2022,Hell’s Paradiseis anticipated as a MAPPA project, and will be the second of three major releases from the animation studio in 2023, the others being the recently-released first half of Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 3; as well as theupcoming second season of JUJUTSU KAISEN....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Stephen Sharp PhD

Hideo Kojima Comments on Death Stranding Negative Reviews

The recent release ofDeath Strandinghas divided many over its cinematic nature and otherwise odd qualities, earning it praise from some and criticism from others. Game director Hideo Kojima, known for releasing unusual titles with complicated plots, responded to the idea ofDeath Strandinggetting negative review scores. Hideo Kojima has spoken with many outlets regardingDeath Stranding, including Italian publication Tgcom24. In the interview, he had blamed American reviews ofDeath Strandingontheir liking of first-person shooters....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Carly Russell

Hogwarts Legacy: How to Learn Arresto Momentum

One of the last spells players will learn inHogwarts Legacyis Arresto Momentum, a control spell that slows down or outright stops the target in its tracks. Arresto Momentum is a surprisingly versatile spell and one that players will undoubtedly be able to make good use of, but they’ll need to progress far enough in the story to learn the spell first. Thespell is taught to the player by Madam Kogawa, so it should come as no surprise that the player’s broom will come in handy when completing her assignment....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Crystal Jordan

Hogwarts Legacy’s Studio President Says J.K. Rowling Has ‘The Right To Hold Her Opinions’

Several weeks ago, Warner Bros. Interactive shocked the video game community when it announcedHogwarts Legacy, which is thelong-rumored open-world RPG gamethat is set in the universe of theHarry Potterfranchise. Of course, fans were ecstatic with the announcement with some fans saying thatHogwarts Legacyis the game that they have always dreamed of as a child. However, immediately after the announcement ofHogwarts Legacy, the game soon found itself in hot water with some people calling for a complete boycott ofHogwarts Legacy, due to its link to theHarry Potterauthor, J....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Benjamin Jones

Honkai: Star Rail – Dreamflux Reef Chest And Lordly Trashcan Locations

Quick Links Dreamflux Reef is Trailblazers' first destination during the In Our Time Trailblaze Mission inHonkai: Star Rail. In the Dreamscape, players will meet old and new companions, like Firefly, Gallagher, Misha, Himeko, Welt, Sunday, and Robin. Dreamflux Reef is also the location where players can embrace the Harmony path, thanks to “Misha.” This location is divided into five areas, which are Narrow Alley, Timesplit Square, Bygoneville, Slumbertow, and A Child’s Moonlight....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Susan Ruiz