Everything shown ofFinal Fantasy 16up until now has solidified that the next entry in the long-running franchise will decidedly break from tradition in a multitude of ways. Not only will the nextFinal Fantasyfinally fully abandon the turn-based combat associated with the series in favor of a real-time combat system, but the story and tone ofFinal Fantasy 16are aiming to be darker and more mature than any entry in the series' history....

Fans ofWordlewho want a more straightforward spin on their puzzle-solving experience might want to give the challenge for today, August 07, 2025, a shot. ThisWordleterm might be a bit difficult for users not used to alternative words for common terms, which can tempt them to just search for the solution to this mystery code. However, players who know exactly how to approach this puzzle can find this much easier to solve than some other days....

Summary World of Warcraft Classicjust announced the Ruby Sanctum–the last raid inWrath of the Lich King–is opening on January 11. As the final major piece of content from the expansion,CataclysmClassicis officially right around the corner inWorld of Warcraft. The Ruby Sanctum is a four-boss raid introduced near the end ofWrath of the Lich King. Though not nearly as large as majorWrath of the Lich Kingraids like Icecrown Citadelor Ulduar, the Ruby Sanctum was still memorable, and set up some of the big conflicts against the Black and Twilight Dragonflights that would come to a head duringCataclysm....

Activision Blizzard announced it is closing its office in Versailles, France, according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier. The office was responsible primarily for marketing, customer support, and localizing Activision Blizzard’s games to various languages for the European market. The French office employed about 400 employees at the beginning of 2019, though that number decreased afterActivision Blizzard cut 134 employees as part of its sweeping layoffsthat took place the same year....

WhenDisneyannounced the cast for their brand newPercy Jacksonseries, there was inevitably some backlash. Most of that seemed to be targeted at one cast member, particularly for some pretty harsh reasons. In response to the backlash, Alexandra Daddario, someone near and dear to thePercy JacksonIP, has spoken out. In thePercy Jacksonseries, there is a Golden Trio of the main characters that fans are most excited to see again - The main character, Percy Jackson, along with his two closest allies Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood....

It feels like ever since Season 6 ofApex Legendsbegan, players have been discovering a new bug, glitch, or something in dire need of fixing every other day. Within only a day of its launch,new playable character Rampart was causing the game to crash, though developer Respawn has since addressed those issues. However, it seems one Rampart-related bug may have slipped under Respawn’s radar, as someApex Legendsplayers have reported that they’ve been struggling to destroy her barrier while using certain weapons....

God of War Ragnarokfor both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 may be facing a significant shortage on Amazon, the largest online retailer in the United States.God of War Ragnarokofficially launched on Wednesday, November 9, for both PS4 and PS5. It’s easily the most highly anticipated PlayStation exclusive release of 2022, and one of the largest game releases of the year overall. Yet not evenGod of War Ragnarokis immune from what could be a problem getting PS4 and PS5 physical copies to players' homes....

As a series that started life as a tabletop RPG in 1991,Vampire: The Masqueradewas the first in the larger part ofThe World of Darknessuniverse. It puts players in the roles of vampires that have integrated themselves into society. There are novels, TV shows, and of course video games based on the universe. There is a lot of lore to draw from and the recent video gameVampire: The Masquerade - Swansongallows players to immerse themselves in that universe using RPG mechanics based on vampire lore and social skills developed through the game....

Summary For many people, Catan is the first foray into the wider world of European-style board games. Considered one of thebest board games, Catan has players win via a combination of positioning, trading, and probability. There’s a bit of luck involved, but as with any game where mechanics have strategy involved, careful play usually wins out. Carcassonne Board Game Splendor (Base Game) Finding a good position on the map and waiting for the right rolls (or draws) to win the day feels tense and exciting, but let’s face it, Catan is old....

Summary TheKingdom Heartsseries is chock-full ofrelatable and endearing characters, each of whom serves a crucial role in the overarching story. With each entry comes an array of new characters to further enhance the plot, but it’s hard to ignore the emphasis placed on introducing male characters over females. Though the female cast list ofKingdom Heartsis a short one, it is pointless to ignore how vital the few who appear are. Whether their intentions are pure or ill-willed, the series has made it clear that it knows how to write compelling women into its stories when it eventually decides to introduce them....

Borderlands 3is over a year old, yet Gearbox continues to offer broad support for the looter shooter. With the holidays starting and Black Friday around the corner, Gearbox has deigned to offer a rewarding Mini-Event to coincide.Borderlands 3players new and old that decide to revisit some of the game’s campaign missions will discover Legendary prizes. Starting on November 19,Borderlands 3’s Golden Path Mini-Event will start giving out free Legendary rewards to players....

Call of Duty: Warzonehas had many interesting events throughout its history, though one of the most memorable saw Zombies appearing in Verdansk. If a recentCall of Duty: Warzoneteaser is to be believed, something similar could soon be happening soon. Considering thatGodzilla and Kong just appeared inCall of Duty: Warzone, bringing back Zombies would hardly be too outlandish for the hit battle royale game. However, it remains to be seen how they will be utilized....

As the Leader Pass enters its fifth wave of six,Civilization 6finally receives the Great Builders pack which includes three leaders: Theodora, Sejong, andLudwig II. Each leader focuses on a different yield and will most likely lead players down completely divergent paths to victory. Related:Civilization 6: Sejong Leader Guide This guide will focus on Ludwig II in particular - the new alternate leader for the German Empire -, and it will show how players can best use this new leader and fully take advantage of his unique abilities inCivilization 6....