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Square Enix has unveiled a graphical benchmarking tool for Final Fantasy 14’s upcoming expansion, Dawntrail, allowing users to explore its graphical update following a major overhaul of the decade-old game’s visuals. The visual changes have been met with mixed reviews, with criticism aimed at unconvincing eyes, odd facial features, and varying glossiness levels on character…
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Eiyuden Chronicles, a RPG series akin to the popular nineties’ Suikoden, will proceed with a sequel despite the death of its creator, Yoshitaka Murayama. Murayama, who created Suikoden during his tenure at Konami, left in 2002 after the release of Suikoden III. He then founded Rabbit & Bear Studios and collaborated with fellow Suikoden alumnus,…
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Arrowhead Studios recently patched their latest game, Helldivers™ 2, with fixes to the Ground Breaker armor’s Engineering Kit Passive and resolution to multiple crashes occurring on the loadout screen when players entered or exited a game. The update also equilibrated damage dealt to enemies across PC and PlayStation 5 game versions, eliminating any discrepancies. Despite…
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Arrowhead Game Studios plans to address player complaints about the overly deadly fire mechanics in Helldivers 2. Fires, including sudden fire tornadoes and rogue embers, have the power to kill players with alarming speed – a fact which Arrowhead’s community manager, Twinbeard, admits is problematic. Fixes such as adjusting damage per second (DPS), damage over…
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Nintendo has announced that it won’t be presenting at Gamescom 2024, according to statements from Nintendo of Europe and Nintendo UK. Although typically a regular participant at the popular gaming event, the company has opted out in 2024 after thorough consideration from all perspectives. However, this doesn’t completely rule out any upcoming reveals in the…
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Swedish studio, Avalanche, known for the development of Just Cause, has now become the latest game industry to form a union with more than 100 staff entering an agreement with local labour unions. The deal means Avalanche has now fostered a collective bargaining agreement with Unionen and Engineers of Sweden to cover all employees based…
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Former Blizzard president, Mike Ybarra, recently suggested the option for players to tip developers after completing a game. His idea, prompted by his own awe-inspiring reactions to games like Elden Ring, Baldur’s Gate 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn, explores its intended application to $70 games, letting players show…
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Sega’s proclamation of 2024 as the year of Shadow the Hedgehog seems to be accurate as renowned actor Keanu Reeves is rumored to voice this character in the upcoming Sonic 3 movie, as confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter and several anonymous sources. Fans expected Shadow’s appearance in Sonic 3, slated to be launched by Paramount…
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Uniqlo has partnered with Square Enix to launch a new line of Final Fantasy t-shirts influenced by the Pixel Remasters, Final Fantasy XIV, and Final Fantasy XVI. Retailing at 1,500 yen (approximately $9.73), the seven unique t-shirt designs, including goblin imagery from the original game, Yoshitaka Amano’s original designs for Moogle, and the motifs of…
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The option to alter armor cosmetics, also known as “transmog,” has been an ongoing topic since the release of Helldivers 2. However, it’s now confirmed that this feature will never be incorporated into the game. Although players can experiment with different protective gear using both earned and premium currency, a system that allows them to…
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Stardew Valley’s 1.5 update introduced Ginger Island, a fully-featured area offering players plenty of engaging activities. Now, the 1.6 update has made it even more enticing. To access Ginger Island, players must complete the Community Center bundles or opt for the alternative JojaMart questline. Once this is accomplished, you will receive a letter from Willy,…
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