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Square Enix has promised that 2022 is to be a big year for theFinal Fantasyfranchise. It marks the 35th anniversary of theFinal Fantasyfranchise as a whole, and multiple milestone anniversaries for various entries in the long-running franchise. One such anniversary is the 25th forFinal Fantasy 7, the 1997 PlayStation title that is remembered today as one of the most important Japanese role-playing games ever made. In 2020, the game received a reimagining in the form ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, and now the game’s co-director has promised a big reveal for the original’s anniversary next month....

Following the recent release ofFire Emblem Engage, the specifics of its amiibo support have finally come to light. While the marketing campaign in the run-up to the game’s release didn’t give much thought to the popular toys-to-life platform, Nintendo did confirm thatFire Emblem Engagewill have amiibo support, much like the vast majority of its first-party titles released since mid-2014. The series' previous entry,Fire Emblem: Three Houses, handled amiibo by the way of the so-called Amiibo Gazebo, a garden-like section of the Garreg Mach Monastery....

Nicolas Cage has had a resurgence as of late. BetweenMandy,PIG,The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and voice acting inSpider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, audiences are excited to see what the actor does next inDream Scenario. Thanks to an officially released image from the set of the film, fans now have a first look at what to expect from Cage in the new Ari Aster-produced film with A24.BetweenDream Scenarioand theupcoming Cage Dracula film, the actor isn’t slowing down anytime soon, which certainly aligns with his comments expressing his commitment to acting and even interest in wanting to play a Batman villain....

In the intersecting worlds of video games and movies, it’s often the game that makes its way to the big screen. Recent titles likeThe Super Mario Bros. Movie,Sonic the Hedgehog,andPokemon Detective Pikachuprove that this formula is undoubtedly a success. But it wasn’t so long ago that the reverse was considered a gaming staple – the video game tie-in. RELATED:The Worst Movie-Based Games (According To Metacritic) Tie-in games were seen by many producers as a quick and easy way to cash in on a film’s popularity....

There are 12 skulls inHalo Infinite, and each one of them can be used to alter gameplay in some way. These skulls are not always easy to find, though, and players that want to collect them all will need to be extremely thorough in their searches. Alternatively, fans that are on the hunt for collectibles inHalo Infinitecan turn their attention to this guide, which details the location of all of the skulls....

When working in sci-fi or fantasy, it can be important to understand how a narrative’s fictional rules operate. Some systems follow strict laws while others are a bit more fluid. Even a narrative that intentionally leaves the rules of its world ambiguous has a lot to teach storytellers. The hard and soft magic system dichotomy was best summarized and popularized byfantasy author Brandon Sanderson. Sanderson’s laws of magic were set out to aid writers of fantastical stories in plotting out the rules and uses of their magic systems....

By the end ofthe first episode ofHeavenly Delusion, any sweeping comparisons toThe Promised Neverlandgo mostly out the window as the series delves into its version of a post-apocalyptic reality. However, in episode 2, we learn a little more about Maru and Kiriko, and among the various plot-expanding reveals that emerge in this episode, a certain motif appears that may do a little more heavy lifting when it comes to drawing similarities between Masakazu Ishiguro’s series and that of Posuka Demizu and Kaiu Shirai....

Summary Smilegate RPG and Amazon Games' hit MMORPG,Lost Ark, has been out in North America for over two years now and is still one of Steam’s most-played games.Lost Arkis known for its combat — more specifically, its challenge— and now a new activity in the way of the Thaemine Legion Raid is greeting the game with one of its most taxing challenges yet. The Thaemine Legion Raid is the sixth Legion Raid to be added toLost Ark, and while it features the last and strongest of the Legion Commanders, it will not be the last raid to ever be added to the game....

Elden Ring’s extensive arsenal of weapons receives a further boost to its variety with different Ashes of War found throughout the Lands Between. Weapon skills, referred to by FromSoft as “Ashes of War,” introduce a new feature that can be used to add powerful attacks to weapons. Almost all weapons come equipped with an Ash of War. While some are unique and irreplaceable, players can also obtain the Whetblade to apply Ashes of War to armaments....

Making money is a massive part ofPalia, where players build a house on their farm plot in the cozy MMO sim by Singularity 6 Corporation. Learning how to make money inPaliais crucial for players to progress quickly, unlock new crafting recipes, buy stylish furniture, and gather resources. It becomes apparent how crucial making money is. Items like the backpack upgrade are pricey, and getting gold is necessary to complete certain quests, such asPalia’s ‘Like A Bird’ glider quest....

Death Strandingwas Hideo Kojima’s first game after leaving Konami and founding his own development studio, Kojima Productions.Death Strandingwas received favorably by critics and players alike, which has led to a next-generation version of the game being announced at this year’s E3 conference. The game originally released on PlayStation 4 before making its way to PC after PlayStation’s exclusivity period expired. Now, it was revealed thatDeath Stranding Director’s Cutwould be making its way to the PlayStation 5 when it was announced during the Summer Game Fest kickoff livestream that had aDeath Stranding Director’s Cuttrailerthat cheekily referenced Kojima’sMetal Gear Solidseries....

Marvel Studios had some exciting announcements to share at the San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend. As part of its panels, the studio gave the Hall H attendees a sneak peek at the upcomingGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3in an exclusive teaser trailer. However, the trailer has not been released online yet, and fans of the franchise are not too pleased, so director James Gunn offered an explanation. TheGuardians of the Galaxyhave not appeared in a standalone project since 2017, and fans are looking forward to seeing their favorite heroes return for another adventure....

The first installment of the remake ofFinal Fantasy 7has been received positively by fans and critics. WhileFinal Fantasy 7has had critical acclaim, some fans have been concerned about story elements of the cherished original that have been changed and how this would impact the overall narrative over the course of its four-phase release. The director of the original game and producer of the remake, Yoshinori Kitase, has now reassured fans that the game will not be a sudden departure from the source material....