Final Fantasy 14: Heavensward

Quick Links TheFinal Fantasyfranchise has a wealth of lovable protagonists, many of whom are amongSquare Enix’s best protagonists. In Final Fantasy 14, you get the chance to be one of them as a protector of Eorzea. However, whether you are experiencingFinal Fantasy 14’sHeavensward expansion for the first time, or replaying a nostalgic favoritevideo gameon a new character, it’s hard to feel unstoppable when you have to walk everywhere. In Final Fantasy 14, flight is unlocked in each region separately....

June 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1290 words · Brian Snyder

Gears 5 Has Me Excited to Reconnect with Old Friends

One of the harshest truths of life is that over time, you begin to naturally lose contact with a lot of friends that you saw so frequently when you were younger. I’m now 25 and in my post-college life, I’ve kept in touch with a fair amount of my friends from my early school days, but the amount to which we interact now isn’t like it once was. Especially when it comes to gaming, long gone are the times of system-linking Xbox 360 consoles with my pals to playHalo 3multiplayer or trying to get to Wave 50 ofGears of Wars 2’sHorde mode all in one run....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 912 words · Danielle Smith

Genshin Impact: Best Decks For Genius Invokation TCG

Quick Links Genshin Impacthas now introduced a newTrading Card Game, Genius Invokation, to allow travelers to enjoy some card game fun outside the usual hectic, action-focused gameplay. RELATED:Genshin Impact: How To Find The Aeonblight Drake However, this Trading Card Game isn’t as simple as one might think and requires a bit of fine-tuning to each team and its Action Cards. In order to make sure your party is capable of making it through the rounds, we have gone over a few of the best decks you can use....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 772 words · Jackson Ray

God of War Fan Art Reveals an Incredibly Brooding Atreus

As you’re well aware by now, the sequel toGod of Warwill be making its way at some stage to the PlayStation 5 in 2021. At the PlayStation Showcase in September, we got to see a short teaser for thenext installmentof Kratos which was, understandably, a huge hit among hyped fans. Even though what we did get to see was just a few seconds of Greek symbology accompanied by that familiar haunting music in the trailer, it was more than enough to whet the appetite amongGod of Warenthusiasts....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · William Hayes

Half-Life 3 Rumors Bolstered Even More After New Data

After decades of asking and questioning,the ever-elusiveHalf-Life 3rumors have surfaced once again.However, this time, a newHalf-Lifegame may finally be on the horizon as new leaks and data-mining efforts signal an actual installment in the works. Half-Life Alyx Is Now Entirely Playable Without VR Headset The latest update for the NoVR mod is the best one yet. Although pretty much the entire gaming community has lost hope when it comes to Half-Life 3, one of the ever-vigilant Redditors and a content creator did find interesting clues indicating a new Half-Life installment....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Joann Henderson

Hardest Challenges in Sonic X Shadow Generations Ranked

WhileSonic X Shadow Generationsisn’t exactly known for its difficulty, quite a few challenge gates put you in a difficult situation. Usually, that’s by enforcing a frustrating gimmick onto you, but others have genuinely engaging and cool challenges, just buried under all the lackluster ones. Sonic X Shadow Generations: Best Levels Ranked Sonic X Shadow Generations has quite a few incredible levels throughout both campaigns, and picking favorites is what this list is all about....

June 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1462 words · Jacqueline Oconnor

Hayao Miyazaki: ‘The golden age of anime has passed’ on New Anime Creators After Gundam Creator’s Stern Warning

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Hayao Miyazaki, the director responsible for many of our favorite anime films, is a one-of-a-kind visionary in the industry. His Studio Ghibli movies are in a league of their own with works likeSpirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle,andMy Neighbour Totoro,dominating the anime film genre. More recently, he directedThe Boy and The Heron,a work inspired by his own life and the process of grieving his mother....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 766 words · Brent Rowland

Hogwarts Legacy: How To Get A Broom For Flying

Quick Links One of the most anticipated features ofHogwarts Legacyis the ability to fly around the vast map on a broomstick. However, this luxury is not immediately available to wizards and witches. RELATED:Hogwarts Legacy: Ancient Magic Guide To pick up your first broom, you’ll be required to complete a few prerequisites beforehand. Afterwards, you’ll be able to begin flyingall around Hogwartsand far beyond. How To Unlock The Flying Class Before you may unlock the Flying Class to obtain your broom, you’ll need to complete a few prerequisite quests....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Deborah Obrien

How The Last of Us Part 2 Prepared Me For Crysis Remastered

I’m not going to beat around the bush -The Last of Us Part 2andCrysisare obviously radically different games. One deals with the cycle of violence that people perpetuate endlessly, dehumanizing their enemies to justify their actions. The other is about big dudes in hyper-advanced suits of armor that snuff life out like it’s just another Tuesday. Having never played the originalCrysis, I went into its remastered release not knowing what to expect....

June 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1096 words · Alfred Williams

Insta-Forum: What Are Your Predictions for the PS5 Showcase?

With the next-gen consoles set to arrive in around two months, Microsoft and Sony are finally starting to show their hands when it comes to when and how much their upcoming systems will launch at. Microsoft went first (unexpectedly, due to leaks) with the reveal that boththe Xbox Series X and Series S will release on November 10for $499 and $299, respectively. Now it seems to be Sony’s turn, as the companyPlayStation 5 Showcase broadcasts live this Wednesday at 1pm Pacific Time:https://t....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Scott Yates

Insurgency: Sandstorm Launch Trailer Boasts Deadly Weapons and an Awesome Headshot

Insurgency: Sandstormis launching later today and to celebrate the launch of the title a new trailer has landed on publisher Focus Home Interactive’s YouTube channel. The trailer found below shows off a blend of cinematics and in-game footage to start but soon moves into gameplay footage. We see the two teams fighting one another, surrounded by gunfire and explosions while taking cover throughout various maps set within fictional middle-eastern locations....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Fred Douglas

It’s Time to Stop Hating Kevin Costner’s Horizon Franchise After Watching Hollywood Create a Shameful Record With 2024 Movies

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Following Kevin Costner’s success in the highly acclaimed seriesYellowstone, great things were expected from the actor, especially since he ventured into Western filmmaking with his 2024 two-part franchise starterHorizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1.However, although the sprawling Western epic had promised to be something fresh and groundbreaking, the film suffered a catastrophic blow at the box office....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1010 words · Zachary Mcmillan

Nier Director Gives Worrisome Timeline Of When AI Will Replace Game Creators

With AI (Artifical Intelligence) being used more and more in game development, one of the biggest worries game developers have about tech is that it might replace people, which would lead to more developers losing jobs. While some might think that machines can never have the same creativity as a human, not everyone is on board with this idea. Some of the people who think game developers will lose jobs due to AI are Japanese game developers who have recently discussed it....

June 13, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Michael Mejia