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Final Fantasy 14 Director Says the Game's Become Too Relaxed, Will Increase the Challenge Going Forward

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Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida has said the massively multiplayer online game has become too relaxed in the last few years so he and developer Square Enix are looking to increase the difficulty going forward. http://dlvr.it/T40zjp

PS5 System Update 9.00 Rolling Out, Lets You Adjust the Brightness of the Console’s Power Indicator

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Sony has released the PlayStation 5 system software update 9.00 after a period in beta. Check out the patch notes. http://dlvr.it/T40zGg

Best Nintendo Switch Lite Accessories 2024

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Here are the Nintendo Switch Accessories we know will work with the Nintendo Switch Lite. http://dlvr.it/T3zZVK

Starbreeze CEO Out After Payday 3 Disaster

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The CEO of Starbreeze has exited the company following the disastrous launch of Payday 3. http://dlvr.it/T3zDZj

Akuma Finally Revealed in New Street Fighter 6 Trailer

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Capcom has properly unveiled Akuma for Street Fighter 6 in a new trailer that also confirms a spring release window. http://dlvr.it/T3yPwQ

By Going Back in Time, Final Fantasy Rediscovers What Made it Special

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By recreating the party structure of the 1997 original, the Final Fantasy 7 remake project has rediscovered what makes the RPG series special. http://dlvr.it/T3yPMQ

Rise of the Ronin: The Final Preview

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Rise of the Ronin has been a blast so far. While not a graphical stunner like Ghost of Tsushima, I have been very impressed with the depth and sheer number of things to do. The story is compelling and gives you motivation to keep going to see what’s next. There’s plenty of gear you can acquire to make a stronger build. Characters you meet during your journey will join your crew and fight alongside you. There’s a transmogrification system that lets you customize your appearance while also having the best gear possible equipped. And you can pet cats. But more importantly than all that, the core gameplay loop felt like a mix of Assassin’s Creed 2’s exploration and storytelling with a smidgen of Ninja Gaiden’s combat, and a dash of Dark Souls’s difficulty. In other words, this recipe seems to be a perfect mix of gameplay ingredients that I’ve been loving. The main storyline of Rise of the Ronin is all about a duo referred to as Blade Twins. In this case it’s believed that the duo are a b...

Persona 3 Reload's DLC Was Originally Scrapped Before Being Revived by Fan Demand, Dev Says

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Atlus explains why Persona 3 Reload is getting Episode Aigis DLC a month after it called the game a "complete experience." http://dlvr.it/T3x0Pr

Here’s how the makers of the “Suyu” Switch emulator plan to avoid getting sued

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Dev says project is "in a legal gray area we are trying to work our way out of..." http://dlvr.it/T3wfWh

PUBG Gets Destructible Environments, a Move to Unreal Engine 5, and More in 2024

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PUBG is set to get a number of new features throughout 2024 that promise to change the game significantly. http://dlvr.it/T3vrtw

Helldivers 2 Dev Says Players Kicking Teammates Who Don’t Have ‘Meta’ Loadouts Is a ‘Hard to Solve’ Problem, Asks Community for Ideas

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Helldivers 2 has a problem with hosts kicking teammates who don’t have ‘meta’ loadouts. Now, the boss of developer Arrowhead has asked the community for ideas on how to solve the problem. Here's what they had to say. http://dlvr.it/T3vrHh

Contra: Operation Galuga Review

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An amusing run-and-gun that may meet your expectations, but won't exceed them. http://dlvr.it/T3vTHW

Daily Deals: Save on Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Luigi's Mansion 3, and More

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Happy MAR10 Day! Sunday is here, which means it's time to round up the best deals available this weekend across games, technology, and more! To celebrate the day, Nintendo has all kinds of exciting deals ongoing. The best deals for Saturday, March 10, include Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Luigi's Mansion 3, and more. Get a $25 Gift Card with Any Nintendo Switch To celebrate MAR10 Day, Best Buy is offering a free $25 Best Buy gift card with the purchase of any Nintendo Switch model. This includes Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and the Nintendo Switch OLED Model. If you've yet to pick up a Nintendo Switch, this is a perfect time to do so, as you can spend the $25 gift card on a new game to go alongside it! Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for $39.99 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best-selling Nintendo Switch title to date. There's never been a better time to pick up the game, especially since the DLC recently wrapped up. A total of 96 tracks are available t...

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake Release Date Announced on MAR10 Day

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In celebration of Mario Day 2024, Nintendo announced that the remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door will be released on Switch on May 23, 2024. http://dlvr.it/T3t32W

Daily Deals: Samsung 990 EVO SSD, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, PS5 Slim Bundle

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Saturday is here, which means it's time to round up the best deals available this weekend across games, technology, and more! This weekend, we're kicking things off with exciting deals on SSDs, new games, and more. The best deals for Saturday, March 9, include the Samsung 990 EVO SSD, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, God of War Ragnarok, and more. Save On Samsung 990 EVO SSDs Amazon has solid discounts for both the 1TB and 2TB Samsung 990 EVO SSD models. This SSD is compatible with PlayStation 5, so it's perfect if you're looking for a new PS5 accessory to pick up. Additionally, it's great for any gaming PC or other device that supports a full NVME M.2 SSD. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown for $29.99 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a release that went under many people's radars earlier this year. At $29.99, this 2D platformer is absolutely worth your time and money. We gave the game an 8/10 in our review, stating, "Prince of Persia: The Los...

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed - Everything We Know About the Remake

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Epic Mickey is set to return later this year. http://dlvr.it/T3rpFy

Deviation Games Is Shut Down Before It Can Ship a Game In Its Partnership With PlayStation

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Deviation Games, the studio formed by Call of Duty's Zombies mode creator Jason Blundell and Treyarch veteran Dave Anthony, has shut down before it could ship out the game it was developing in partnership with PlayStation. http://dlvr.it/T3rYdc

LEGO Mario Kart Sets Announced for 2025 in Celebration of Mario Day 2024

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In celebration of Mario Day 2024, LEGO and Nintendo have announced that LEGO Mario Kart sets will be racing to store shelves in 2025. http://dlvr.it/T3rYTW

Stellar Blade PS5 Demo Published Then Pulled from the PlayStation Store

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Korean developer Shift Up just published – and then unpublished – a demo for its upcoming sleek action game, Stellar Blade, ahead of its launch on PlayStation 5 next month. http://dlvr.it/T3q5C3

Devs left with tough choices as Warner Bros. ends all Adult Swim Games downloads

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Some can relist games on Steam or consoles—but without reviews or fan content. http://dlvr.it/T3pqMm

Thorgal Video Game, Based on Polish Comic Book, Announced

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Developer Mighty Koi Studio announces Thorgal, a new action-adventure game with RPG elements based on the famous Polish comic series by Grzegorz Rosiński and Jean Van Hamme. http://dlvr.it/T3pVnY

The Night Wanderer Is a New Soulslike Based on a Best-Selling Polish Fantasy Novel Series

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Developer Mighty Koi Studio announces The Night Wanderer, a new sci-fi/fantasy soulslike with RPG elements based on the Polish book series "Lord of the Ice Garden" by Jarosław Grzędowicz. http://dlvr.it/T3pVXR

Nightingale Early Access Review

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An interesting but inconsistent world of magic and manufacturing. http://dlvr.it/T3p5h8

Starfield's Beta Update 1.10.30 Finally Improves Your Character and Companions' Modeling Abilities

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Starfield's latest beta update is now available on Steam, featuring a slew of quality-of-life improvements including new poses and expressions added into Photo Mode. http://dlvr.it/T3mWRZ

Overwatch 2 Is Getting a Cowboy Bebop Collaboration Next Week

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Overwatch 2 is getting a Cowboy Bebop collaboration next week. http://dlvr.it/T3mDsP

Helldivers 2 Dev Reveals New Premium Warbond Release Date, First Look at New Weapons, Armor Sets, and More

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Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has revealed what’s coming soon to its smash hit co-op shooter, and announced a release date for its next Warbond. http://dlvr.it/T3ltNJ

WWE 2K24 Blurs Out Some Vince McMahon Footage, but Not All of It

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WWE 2K24 blurs out some archived footage of Vince McMahon, although he appears fully uncensored in other footage. http://dlvr.it/T3lTDV

Best Trading Card Storage Boxes and Binders for 2024

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Need somewhere to put your trading cards? http://dlvr.it/T3lSn4

Creatures of Ava Is a Much Cozier Looking Palworld - Xbox Partner Preview 2024

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11 bit studios announced Creatures of Ava during the Xbox Partner Preview 2024, a non-violent monster collecting game that aims to be much cozier than Palworld. http://dlvr.it/T3jf3k

Project Tower: Copy Your Enemies' Skills in New Unreal Engine 5 Shooter

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Developer Yummy Games has officially announced Project Tower, a new third-person bullet hell shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. It's in development for PC and PS5. http://dlvr.it/T3jGQ1

First Look at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed

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The onslaught of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video games continues, this time with a sequel to the animated film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. http://dlvr.it/T3jG9F

Every Sonic Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2024

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8 Sonic games have been released on the Switch. http://dlvr.it/T3hrkw

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Impressions: Didn’t Play the First One? No Problem, You’ll Love it Anyway

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 really clicked with me because you need to constantly be on your toes. There are moments of downtime when you can just enjoy the vista or pose with a random Ogre you’ve defeated. But more often than not I was organically finding combat encounters and secrets that I wanted to investigate more. And that amazing loop was consistent as I made my journey back. http://dlvr.it/T3hrQ0

Hades Is Launching on iOS via Netflix Next Month

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Hades finally has a release date for Apple devices via Netflix Games, and it's not too far away. http://dlvr.it/T3fzMz

Canceled TimeSplitters Reboot Looks a Lot Like Fortnite

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Five minutes of gameplay from TimeSplitters Next, the canceled project that was in development at the recently shut down Free Radical Design, is now on the internet. http://dlvr.it/T3fZXt

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Hottest Debate: Is Red XIII a Dog or a Cat?

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Square Enix has finally released Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and in doing so rekindled an age-old fan debate: is Red XIII a dog or a cat? http://dlvr.it/T3f8vx

Deal Alert: Helldivers 2 Gets a Limited Time Discount for PC

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Helldivers 2 has received a limited-time discount for PC, here's everything you need to know. http://dlvr.it/T3f8Zq

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Review

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Expeditions: A MudRunner Game isn’t a replacement for the supremely addictive SnowRunner, but its more untamed wilderness maps make it a worthwhile complementary experience. http://dlvr.it/T3f8Hs

Switch emulator makers agree to pay $2.4 million to settle Nintendo lawsuit

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Yuzu devs shut down emulator they now say is "primarily designed" to break DRM. http://dlvr.it/T3cHp4

The Outlast Trials Review

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This bloody cooperative horror game burns brightly, but fizzles after a few enjoyable hours. http://dlvr.it/T3bvkb

Star Wars Strategy Game Still Alive Following Mass Layoffs at EA

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The Star Wars strategy game in development at Bit Reactor and produced by Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi developer Respawn has survived after the recent mass layoffs at EA. http://dlvr.it/T3bW7v

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Patch to Improve Performance Mode Graphics

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Square Enix will release a patch for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to improve the graphics of its Performance Mode. http://dlvr.it/T3bVp8

Ex-Bungie Composer Marty O'Donnell Running for Congress

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Former Bungie composer Marty O'Donnell has announced his intention to run as the Republican Party candidate in Nevada’s third congressional district in the 2024 House of Representatives elections. http://dlvr.it/T3bVb1

Daily Deals: Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

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The weekend is coming to a close, so it's time to round up the best deals available this weekend across games, technology, and more! New titles are seeing discounts, and plenty of hardware is on sale, too. The best deals for Sunday, March 3, include the Samsung 55" S90C 4K OLED TV, New Pokémon Snap, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, and more. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Up To 34% Off Amazon has both the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 copies of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on sale right now. This spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio offers a ton of fun, with all kinds of activities to complete. You play as Red and join the Bomb Rush Crew, where you set off around the city to discover graffiti spots and get REP. All the flashy tricks you know and love are here, so this is a great title to sit back and unwind with. Pokémon Legends: Arceus for $44.99 Pokémon Legends: Arceus is often praised as one of the best Pokémon games available on the Switch. This original title takes plac...

Pokémon Skipping 2024 Is a Good Thing

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Many trainers let out a huge sigh of relief after learning that Pokémon is taking a much-needed break this year, with the newly-announced Pokémon Legends: Z-A scheduled for sometime in 2025. Here's why Pokémon skipping 2024 is a good thing. http://dlvr.it/T3YKcv

Star Wars Outlaws – Everything We Know About the Open-world Game

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Ahead of Star Wars Outlaws, we've compiled this guide on everything you need to know about the first open-world Star Wars game, from its release window and platforms to gameplay systems and story. http://dlvr.it/T3XHbh

Every Star Wars Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2024

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Some absolute classics are on the Switch. http://dlvr.it/T3WsjZ

Greco-Roman-Inspired Sci-Fi Metroidvania 'Somber Echoes' Revealed

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Somber Echoes is a sci-fi Metroidvania that developer Rock Pocket Games, Lav Games, and publisher Bonus Stage call a "love letter" to the genre. It's set aboard the Greco-Roman spaceship called Atromitos, where "infested horrors from another dimension" now run rampant. It features seven visually distinct districts and is powered by Unreal Engine 5. It's due out on PC this Fall. http://dlvr.it/T3WsXh

7 Biggest Story Changes in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth continues to make changes to the original story, and here's the seven biggest alterations. http://dlvr.it/T3WJn1

Why Every Gold Saucer Date in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Matters More This Time

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Here is every Gold Saucer date in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Unlike the original Final Fantasy 7 Gold Saucer date, there are now 11 variations to choose from, each with a renewed focus.  http://dlvr.it/T3VS2N