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JRPGs will always be a popular genre, but the past few years have seen them because more and more “westernized” in an attempt to appeal to a broader audience. Perhaps the most obvious isFinal Fantasy 15, which has a strong “boy band road trip” vibeto it. It’s been to mixed success over the years, and there are certainly JRPGs that will always retain their original flavor. However, it makes sense from a marketing and commercial standpoint....

Although the majority ofPSVR 2games support both seated and standing positions, the latter may not always be an option for some players. This could be because the area in which they’re playing is too small or the result of a rather severe case of motion sickness. Whatever the reason, Sony’s latest virtual reality headset has those players covered, with the hardware boasting plenty of great games that can be enjoyed while sitting down....

In a year stacked full of great video games, one that truly stood out wasThe Last of Us 2. The sequel toThe Last of Usset some truly high benchmarks, from the tiny details in level and character design to the unique approach to the game’s narrative, but it’s possible that Naughty Dog may have done its job too well and made one aspect for future sequels much harder. The idea of a world ravaged by a pandemic is nothing new to the video game world, or the real world for that matter, but what setsThe Last of Usapart is its unique approach to the infected enemy types in its world....

Summary Mass Effect 4is without a doubt one of the most hotly anticipated EA games in the works right now—even if no one seems to know anything about it. Questions likewhether Commander Shepard will return, where and when the game will take place, and how much of the ill-fatedMass Effect: Andromedawill be retained continue to swirl around this soft reboot, but one thing should be abundantly clear: it will be a fresh start for the franchise, bringing it into the modern gaming era....

It’s almost amazing that mankind hasn’t figured out a decent replicable way to give each other superpowers. Science fiction authors have pitched infinite possible options. An old favorite across all mediums of sci-fi is some sort of chemical cocktail that turns the user into a more powerful version of themselves. Unfortunately, some super serum side effects include bloodlust, loss of motor control, and complete mental breakdown. There’s an open moral question hanging over thesubject of chemical enhancement....

With the recent launch of Disney+ and the new era of Marvel TV being ushered in, the MCU is ready to put some things to the test. Among them the idea that, just as characters introduced in the movies can seamlessly transition into TV, characters introduced on TV can go on to carry their own movies in the future. She-HulkandMoon Knightare at the forefront of this bet, and the established and rumored casting for both pretty much confirm that the idea is to have these characters headline big projects in the future....

Marvel merchandising has produced tens of billions of dollars in terms of revenue for Disney since 2010, and it’s no wonder why so many people want to own a piece of the MCU. However, a new auction planned for next month is offering fans with very deep pockets the opportunity to get their worthy hands on Chris Hemsworth’s very own Mjolnir hammer fromThor, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s lightsaber, and so many more Hollywood props....

The highly awaitedTower of Fantasyhas finally been released. Previous to its release, the game had a set of pre-registration milestones, which in fact, the Wanderers exceeded them all to qualify for many pre-registration rewards. InTower of Fantasy, players are transported into the far future to a planet called Aida, where humans destroyed the previous civilization out of greed. The anime-inspired aesthetics and customizable character design in the game, along with its unique gacha system, are two significant factors that make it attractive to players besides its open world....

There is a reason thatValheimis skyrocketing in popularity — it didn’tsell over three million copies so quicklybecause it wasn’t fun to play! This unique survival game offers Viking aesthetics and rich gameplay along with a strong co-op mode during a time when many people are stuck inside and need something fun to play with friends. RELATED:The 10 Best Survival Games That Don’t Feature Zombies Being a Viking warrior means using strong weapons to take down enemies and some are better than others for certain situations....

Spoilers Tied to the Original Final Fantasy 7 Ahead The arrival ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthin just a few weeks stands as one of the most highly-anticipated moments of 2024’s release calendar.The midpoint of the plannedFinal Fantasy 7remake trilogy,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas to take Cloud and his companions out into the open world and establish how much of the story going into the third game will change. Central to this is an understanding of whatFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthintends to cover as the second game....

Pokemon SwordandShieldfans are sharing love and support for the staff behind popular Pokemon fansite Serebii on Twitter with the hashtag #IStandWithSerebii after its webmaster was faced with abusive treatment in the wake of the controversy surrounding the new games’ release. Thelatest entries in thePokemonseriesare drawing ever closer to their November 15th release, and fans have made their pre-release impressions of the games well known. From anticipation and excitement for the series’ first mainline appearance on the Switch to unrest over the exclusion of the National Dex, fans have been actively debating changes big and small, like having constant EXP sharing between members of a Pokemon trainer’s team....

Summary Star Wars Outlawsis set for release later this year. Lots of features have already been confirmed for theStar Wars Outlaws, as well as a list of planets that will appear in the game. The game also features a new protagonist by the name of Kay Vess who is attempting to pull off the biggest heist the Outer Rim has seen. Unlike other recent protagonists inStar Warsvideo games, Kay Vess is a scoundrel like the iconic Han Solo....

Summary Ubisoft has revealed the system requirements and PC hardware needed to effectively playXDefiant, its upcoming multiplayer shooter. PC players interested in playingXDefiantwill want to meet or exceed the requirements to ensure a smooth experience and see the game at its best. Originally announced in 2021,XDefiantappears to be gunning forCall of Dutyas the competitive shooter king. The game’s premise draws on the multiverse that surrounds various Ubisoft-published titles, pulling in factions from different games likeThe Division’s Cleaners, the Libertad rebels fromFar Cry 6, and theSplinter Cellseries' Echelon organization into a large competitive free-for-all....