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TheFinal Fantasyfranchise has a storied history with Nintendo spanning nearly 40 years, and a dedicated fan of the series reveals an impressive collection ofFinal Fantasygames available across multiple Nintendo consoles. The lineup has been revealed a few months before the Nintendo Switch will gain another majorFinal Fantasytitle,Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion. Reddit user u/PsimplePsychology shows off a collection ofFinal Fantasygames from the Game Boy Advance all the way to Nintendo’s latest system, the Switch....

Valve is well-engrained in PC culture at this point, brought about by it revolutionizing the PC scene withHalf-Life. Steam was brought about shortly thereafter in mid-2003, five years after the initialHalf-Life, as a means of aggregating and distributing titles on the PC platform. This weight on the shoulders of Valve has brought about more than a few jokes at the expense of the company. It’s a well-earned role within the industry, accentuated by features that keep PC gaming and the developers as the headlining act....

Game Rant Arcade is back again for the relatively calm post-E3 week, though there’s still plenty to discuss on this week’s episode thanks to the conspiracy-raddled minds of the internet. With plenty of happenings going on around the industry, there’s a fair bit to dive into in episode 27. Kicking things off,Dead Spaceis rumored to be making a comeback, with an announcement supposedly coming at next month’s EA Play conference. The rumor has been corroborated by several credible sources, some of whom say that it will be more of a reboot than a proper sequel to the franchise....

Summary GameStopis now holding a “buy one, get one free” deal on Nintendo Switch exclusives, but only for certain customers. Special sales and promotions are nothing new for GameStop, as the popular gaming retail chain often hosts these deals during Black Friday or other major shopping periods. Themost recent GameStop sales eventwas held at the end of June and offered customers three used games for the price of two. Many of the games included in these special GameStop events are first-party Nintendo Switch titles, and it can be strongly argued that the console has enjoyed a steady stream of hits over the past couple of years....

TheGrand Theft Autogames have been some of the most influential, important, and successful games of the past few years. Constantly and consistently raising the bar for great open-world design, it’s no doubt that fans of the series are clamoring to know anything about Rockstar’s next big project,Grand Theft Auto 6. While Rockstar might not have officially confirmed anything about the game, there’s a whole host of fan speculation, rumors, and reports available for anything from the protagonist’s gender to the characters involved....

Although Valve hasstepped away from game developmentthese days to focus on Steam and VR projects like Index, their initial voyage into the industry was built on software. BeforeHalf-Life: Alyx, the VR prequel toHalf-Life 2in 2020, Valve’s last single-player game was released in 2006. Prior to their hiatus from development, Valve earned a reputation for games that didn’t take it easy on players. FromHalf-Life’sintense level of combat challenge to the brain-scrambling puzzles ofPortal, Valve made an effort to produce games that would challenge the players in multiple different areas....

Summary Honkai: Star Railhas revealed several quality-of-life changes that would make the game more intuitive for players. Version 2.2 ofHonkai: Star Railis almost here, with the developers revealing an array of new content that will be available in the next update. Two Penacony-based characters, Boothill and Robin, are already confirmed for version 2.2, which will be released on May 8. Honkai: Star Railgets a new update every month, introducing a variety of content players can enjoy within a given time....

Grisis on its way to new platforms, ensuring modern gamers have one less reason miss out on experiencing the indie darling. Its release date means that besides making a potentially great gift, it could provide welcome respite during the busy holiday shopping season. Originally released on PC, PlayStation 4, and Switch in December 2018,Grisis a 2D platformer adventure from Barcelona-based newcomer Nomada Studio. Published by Devolver Digital, the title presents a soothing world with manageable puzzles that potentially make it a greatgame to help with anxiety....

Summary CI Games has signed a contract with Epic, ensuring the latter exclusive publishing rights toLords of the Fallensequel on PC. The developer is now working on a sequel toLords of the Fallen, but this one will be skipping Steam at launch. Lords of the Fallenis a reboot of the action-RPG from 2014. 2023’sLords of the Fallensaw greater success and sold 1.3 million units in 3 months, helping increase CI Games' fiscal year revenue by 400% year-over-year....

Summary 2024 is already shaping up to be another great year forXbox Game Pass. Over the last four months, Xbox Game Pass has continued to deliver a steady stream of great gaming experiences, ranging from highly anticipated day-one releases likePersona 3 Reload, to long-awaited third-party additions likeResident Evil 2and3remake, to exciting Indie gems like the recently releasedAnother Crab’s Treasure. AndXbox Game Passhas plenty of exciting 2024 releases still on the cards....

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Kazuha can support any DPS that uses Elements that can be swirled inGenshin Impact. Once he triggers Swirl, he will grant a corresponding Elemental DMG Bonus based on his Elemental Mastery. As a Support, Kazuha’s DMG output heavily relies on Anemo reactions. The Swirl reaction occurs when Anemo interacts with Hydro, Cryo, Electro, or Pyro. However, Swirl also has a unique feature where it can occur when Kazuha is affected by one of those Elements....

Despite the lukewarm reception ofBlack OpsCold War,Call of Duty: Modern Warfareis still beloved by players. With thenext DLC rumored to be dropping “any day now,“it’s clear thatModern Warfareand its counterparts inCall of Duty: MobileandWarzoneare not slowing down. At least, they aren’t slowing down on a gameplay front. On a legal level,Call of Duty: Modern Warfarehas hit a snag, and from an unexpected source. A man named Clayton Haugen is suing Activision over copyright infringement, claiming that one of the characters inCall of Duty: Modern Warfareis a direct ripoff of his copyrighted character....

Summary The Lord of the Ringsmay have captivated readers and viewers alike with its rich library of characters and cultures, but one group remains shrouded in mystery: the Variags. J.R.R. Tolkien, meticulous in his world-building, surprisingly provides scant details about these little-known people who dwelt in the land of Khand. Even in Peter Jackson’s cinematic masterpiece,The Lord of the Ringsfilm trilogy, the Variags find no place, staying true to their elusive nature in both literature and on the silver screen....