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Ranking Every Ganon In The Legend Of Zelda Series
Though other threats face Hyrule, Lorule, Termina, and everywhere in between, Ganon is clearly the biggest and most prominent adversary Link faces over the course of the Legend of Zelda series. He's...
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Why Final Fantasy 16 Is A PlayStation 5 Exclusive
Final Fantasy XVI was surprise revealed in 2020 as a PlayStation 5 exclusive, and Square Enix and PlayStation have remained closely aligned throughout its showings since then. Be it State of Plays,...
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A Day One Patch For Final Fantasy 16 Is Not Currently Planned
Since the PlayStation 3 generation, updates released on a game’s launch day, colloquially known as Day One patches or updates, have been the norm. Sometimes they’re small, squashing a few last-minute...
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Final Fantasy 16: There Are Currently No Plans For DLC
One of the more interesting facets of interviewing various members of Creative Business Unit III, the studio behind the development of Final Fantasy XVI, during this cover story trip, was hearing about...
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Don’t Expect The PC Version Of Final Fantasy 16 Anytime Soon
Since the reveal of Final Fantasy XVI, players have asked about a potential PC version of the game, especially given that the PlayStation 5-exclusivity reveal came with a six-month window. Some...
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Ranking Every Legend Of Zelda Game
The Legend of Zelda franchise is among the most revered in gaming. Year after year, generation after generation, Nintendo's crack team of developers releases consistently great entries that are almost...
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Final Fantasy 16: Don’t Worry, The Game Is Inspired By Good Seasons Of Game...
For a few years now, we’ve heard Final Fantasy XVI is inspired by HBO’s Game of Thrones, and during my cover story trip to Tokyo, Japan, to speak with Creative Business Unit III, I learned more about...
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Final Fantasy 15 Criticism Is A Reason Final Fantasy 16 Isn’t An Open World...
After playing several hours of Final Fantasy XVI in Square Enix’s Tokyo, Japan, offices for this month’s cover story, I spend about 20 minutes in one of the game’s various open field areas. FFXVI isn’t...
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How Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 Inspired FFXVI's Combat
When discussing Final Fantasy XVI’s combat or watching gameplay, it’s hard not to think about other action combat games, such as Capcom’s Devil May Cry series. And if its combat reminds you of DMC,...
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Touring Cid’s Hideaway In Final Fantasy 16
During my hands-on time with Final Fantasy XVI for our cover story, I play through the game’s opening hours, which feature moments from Clive’s childhood when he’s 15 years old and a flash forward to a...
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Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – Paldea Evolved | The Coolest Cards We Pulled
The latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Scarlet & Violet – Paldea Evolved, arrives next month. As the name implies, this new version delivers plenty of evolved forms of Paldean Pokémon...
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Final Fantasy 16’s Endgame: New Game+, Ultimaniac Mode, And More
During our Final Fantasy XVI cover story trip, I played a few hours of the game much of the press experienced. But I was also given an exclusive tour of FFXVI’s endgame and other supplementary content...
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Final Fantasy 16: How You’ll Get Around Valisthea
Final Fantasy XVI’s Valisthea is sprawling, comprising a mix of five main nations, various more-linear dungeons, and some open field areas. The primary focus of FFXVI will be playing through Clive’s...
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How Final Fantasy 14’s Combat Influences Final Fantasy 16’s Real-Time Action
Final Fantasy XVI is the most action-forward game in the mainline series’ history, and while it’s been a point of contention between players excited for this and fans of the franchise who yearn for...
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The Big List Of Upcoming Video Game Remakes
Remakes tend to be more exciting than remasters because the improvements often go beyond mere bumps in resolution or framerate. At best, studios reimagine classic experiences in exciting new ways, sand...
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Final Fantasy 16’s Combat Director Is Excited To See What Unexpected Things...
Final Fantasy XVI’s combat is fast, chaotic, and, most importantly, fun. There are plenty of combos to pull off, and in just the small taste of the action during my cover story trip to Square Enix’s...
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Final Fantasy 16: Square Enix’s Biggest Development Challenge Was The Combat
Designing combat in a Final Fantasy game seems like a double-edged sword. On one hand, you likely want to appeal to the fans of the series, and on the other, you want to attract new players. But it’s...
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Diablo IV – Review In Progress
Diablo IV opens its hellish gates to players next week on June 6, but the first review embargo lifts today. I’ve spent dozens of hours roaming Sanctuary over the last two weeks, having completed the...
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Final Fantasy 16: Finding The Voices Of Clive And Joshua Rosfield
If you’ve heard Joshua Rosfield, the younger brother of Final Fantasy XVI protagonist Clive Rosfield, in trailers and gameplay, there’s a good chance you find that voice very familiar. That’s because...
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Why Final Fantasy 16 Spans Multiple Decades Of Clive’s Life
Square Enix and Final Fantasy XVI developer Creative Business Unit III have been open about the game spanning decades of protagonist Clive Rosfield’s life for years. It’s an interesting aspect of this...
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