How Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2 Handles One Feature May Set the Tone for Later Parts

Final Fantasy 7 Remakereleased in early 2020 to acclaim from both fans and critics, as the amount of care that Square Enix put into adapting the 1997 original for modern players was evident, but if this same level of detail and care is put into one big feature from the original could set the tone for the rest of the project. Mini-games were a huge part of the original game and how they’re handled (and whether some of them make there way into the new game at all) could be a determining factor for later parts of the remake....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1055 words · Margaret Rose

How the Fireflies Factor Into The Last of Us Part 2

For those followingThe Last of Us Part 2, fans will likely remember the second official trailer for the game being very different and very controversial. Brutality aside, the main thing was every single character shown was new. Everything was cryptic, with many of the characters speaking in code and plenty of people getting maimed and killed. Some even theorized it was a radicalized version of the Fireflies that Ellie and Joel encountered during the event of the first game....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Melanie Lewis

Intel Will Use On-package Memory With Meteor Lake Mobile CPUs Like Apple’s M1/M2

Summary Intel has showcased its upcoming Meteor Lake mobile CPU with on-package LPDDR5X memory. The processor lineup has been in the limelight for a while now with rumors and leaks suggesting a new chip design. The demonstrations from Intel show Granite Rapids, Sierra Forest, Ponte Vecchio, and Meteor Lake chips that represent the present and future of Intel’s packaging technology. These new Meteor Lake mobile CPUs are supposed to be Intel’s answer to Apple’s M1 and M2 chips....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Alexander Miller

Nintendo Games That Moved Development To A New Console

Summary The Wii U was not one ofNintendo’s most successful platforms. Fans of the system did hold out hope for one giant game viaThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. With numerous delays, it was eventually revealed that the game would simultaneously be released on Wii U as well as the newNintendosystem, the Switch. That’s an example of a game that didn’t move systems entirely during development. However, it is an example of how things have changed during the cycle as a whole....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 889 words · James Brown DDS

Overwatch 2 Ult Changes Could Be on the Way

A new developer blog fromOverwatch 2just hinted at some big changes that could be coming to how ultimate abilities work in the future. This potential change could be made as a part of an attempt to reduce the number of one-sided matches inOverwatch 2.Aaron Keller, game director ofOverwatch 2, recently put out a blog discussing Season 5. He talked about the differences in howOverwatch 2approached the Battle Passthis time and teased more about the four special game modes that will appear in Season 5....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Sarah Skinner

Pokemon Dragonite Plush Coming to Build-a-Bear

A newPokemonBuild-a-Bear plush is on its way. In adding to an already impressive monster collection, Dragonite is the latestPokemonthat will be able to be stuffed with fluff and love at the popular plush building store. The plush costs $29 USD by itself, but there are quite a few customizable options and accessories to perhaps make the Pokemon a unique and special gift. Dragonite is an excellent choice for a Build-a-Bear. While some plushies are adorable and small, others can be excellent with size and plumpness, and this is the case with Dragonite....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Danielle Nelson

Pokemon GO Fans Call for Pokemon Gym Overhaul

APokemon GOfan shared ideas that they had for changes to the game’s Gym system. The mechanic in Niantic’s title serves as a way to provide a PvP element to the game, allowing players to go head-to-head at certain spots found in the title’s overworld.Gyms inPokemon GOoffer a unique challenge, though not all players of the RPG are completely happy with them. A Reddit user named KortenScarlet shared some frustrations that they had with thePokemon GOGym system....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Karen Mason

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Open World Sounds Great for Team Compositions

Pokemon ScarletandVioletare finally on the way. In some respects, these Generation 9 titles seem perfectly traditional; for instance, it looks likePokemonfans will once again be cooperating with some kind of Pokemon professor to fill out the Pokedex. However, other elements of the experience sound totally alien.Pokemon ScarletandVioletare reportedly completely open-world, allowing players to explore the length and breadth of the yet-unnamed region from the very beginning. CorePokemongames tend to be surprisingly linear in spite of their sprawling world maps, soScarletandViolet’s level of freedom is a major change of pace....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 990 words · Gregory Johnson

Programmer Claims Horizon Zero Dawn PC Port is a Debug Build

Horizon: Zero Dawnwasported to PC a few days ago through Steamand the Epic Games Store. After being PlayStation-exclusive for years, the game is now hugely popular on PC, although it’s quickly become apparent that the game is very buggy. One Reddit user looked through the game’s dump files and has a theory as to whyHorizon: Zero Dawncrashes so much on PC. An anonymous Redditor who claims to be a programmer posted on r/horizon that the PC port ofHorizon: Zero Dawnlooks a lot like a debug build....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Elizabeth Douglas

Roblox: Rogue Demon Codes

Quick Links Rogue Demonis aRobloxgame based on thepopular animeDemon Slayer. Players take on the role of warriors from the anime and fight in a large PVP arena, utilizing various skill combinations to battle against each other and prove their strength. Defeating multiple opponents at once earns players a coveted crown, making them a target for others to hunt down. In this article, players can find active and inactiveRogue Demoncodesthat can be redeemed forRogue Coins, which can be used to unlock exclusive in-game items and upgrades....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Robert Lee

She-Hulk Episode 5 Easter Eggs

Now more than halfway through the series,She-Hulkepisode 5 brought Jennifer Walters back to court in a surprising twist of events. Appearing this time as the plaintiff instead of the lawyer, She-Hulk scored her second victory over Titania, who gave audiences a deeper glimpse into MCU influencer culture. Tensions continue to rise between Jen and her most notable comic book foe, but all currently seems well in the world of She-Hulk....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 767 words · Michelle Henderson

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life(Molly Romance Guide)

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Lifefeatures many fun, unique characters to interact with in Forgotten Valley. In Year One, players can spend time meeting a potential spouse when they’re not working on the farm. In fact, getting married and having a child is required to start Year Two. A sweet, charming, romanceable resident is Molly, a city girl who has moved to Forgotten Valley for a more relaxed lifestyle. Players will find her spending most of her time at the Bluebird Cafe as a barista....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · Todd Quinn

The Best Far Cry 5 Mods, Ranked

Summary TheFar Cryseries is one of Ubisoft’s more treasured franchises. Fans were disappointed by the latest mainline entry in the series despite a brilliant trailer that featured the likeness of none other than the great Giancarlo Esposito. So, until the next bigFar Crygame appears, fans need to be patient and bide their time withFar Cry 5, which isn’t exactly all that bad a compromise either. Most people considerFar Cry 5to be one of Ubisoft’s greatest games, featuringthe most polished open-world systemsthat Ubisoft had been honing in their previous games to make for a seamless and enjoyable experience....

July 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1552 words · Steven Stone