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There’s no denying thatFinal Fantasy VIIis one of themost popular and well-received entries in the franchise’s history.With its colorful cast of characters, unforgettable set-pieces, and accessible yet powerful Materia system, this was the game that really marked the JRPG’s arrival in the West. RELATED:Final Fantasy 7: 10 Best Female Characters In The Game, Ranked Heroine Tifa Lockhart is one of the game’s deepest and perhapsmost relatable characters— a caring, good-hearted, fiercely loyal friend who doesn’t want to be a heroine but will unleash some of the greatest physical strength of anyFinal Fantasyparty member when necessary....

When the first games in thePokemonseries,Red, Green,andBluewere released in 1996, many people were very intrigued with the looks, abilities, and moves of the original 150 monsters. Now, over two decades later, thePokemonfranchise is still going strong and has greatly increased that original number to a whopping 800+. While theoriginal Pokemonwill always hold a special place in many people’s memories, the massive amounts of new Pokemon have greatly contributed to the games and the metagame....

Lost Ark, the free-to-play fantasy MMORPG has taken over the gaming world as of late. Though initially releasing at the end of 2019, the end of 2021 and beginning of 2022 has seen an enormous amount of players hopping onLost Arkafter it became popular with some streamers. Notably famousWorld of Warcraftstreamer Asmongoldhas been praisingLost Ark, specifically its endgame content, which he states is better than that ofFinal Fantasy 14. As a massively multiplayer online title,Lost Arkfeatures much of the content typically associated with similar titles in this genre....

Summary Hades 2is the early access follow-up toHades, the smash-hit indie roguelike that takes players on a deadly dungeon crawl through the underworld itself. The developers at Supergiant have never tackled a sequel before, and it’s true that the game is not over the finish line yet. However, the handling of its most important characters showsHades 2has a ton of franchise potential. Hades 2and its predecessor heavily feature gods and heroes from all across Greek mythology....

Sea of Thieves' recent 2022 preview event pulled back the curtain on a ton of new, upcoming content for the game, including Sea Forts, Adventures, Mysteries, and more. Adventures likely caught the eye of a lot of fans, asplayers can drastically impact the direction of aSea of ThievesAdventurethrough the choices they make. Overall, it’s a very impressive concept, and it’ll be interesting to see how well it works in-game. Recently, Game Rant sat down with creative director Mike Chapman and executive producer Joe Neate, really diving into this new content....

Quick Links In the dangerous new realm found inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, players are always advised to use every little advantage they can get to come out on top against the dangerous opponents that call the Shadow Realm home. This could be using your best skills and builds, and also getting new, effective equipment. In terms of turning the tables, players have the opportunity to cause their opponents to go mad by using the newFrenzyflame Perfume Bottle, a weapon that can come in handy in all sorts of situations....

Quick Links Obsidian is a rare and useful resource that you may use to craft strong obsidian slabs.You can find it in a cave, but you will encounter many obstacles along the way, such as tough enemies and lava. In this guide, you will learn the location and how to get Obsidian inLego Fortnite. Before you go looking for it, you will need to prepare a bunch of stuff, such as getting some protection from extremely hot conditions, so as not to get baked near the lava....

Even though nothing has been officially announced yet, many Marvel fans are eagerly anticipating Insomniac’s upcomingX-Mengame. Allegedly releasing by 2030, Insomniac is set to finally let players explore the titular team, and the potential alone is extremely exciting. But, as the release date nears, the studio will have one major decision regardingX-Men’sversion of the team’s greatest adversary, Magneto. For years, Magneto has been constantly at odds with the X-Men team. He has been the villainous face they have fought against through many of the live-action films, has constantly butted heads with them in comics, and his dynamic with Charles Xavier has formed the backbone of the franchise....

The development cycle of theDead Spaceremake is becoming more interesting, as EA announces the involvement of a key developer fromDead Space 2. Considering the massive critical success ofDead Space 2, with the art direction being of particular praise, this is exciting news for horror fans. EA’s recently announced a remake of the firstDead Spacegame, created by EA’s Motive Studio. The remake will use the lessons learned fromDead Space 2to create a more immersive experience, and the studio intends to keep the story intact....

Summary Marvel Snaphas seemingly positioned itself in a cushy formula of seasonal content that will hopefully continue for the foreseeable future. Having a new season each month has proven exceptionally advantageous forMarvel Snap, especially since there seems to be no shortage of Marvel-related content dropping at any time, whether a new season of a Disney Plus show has aired orMarvel Snaphas decided to collaborate witha recent Marvel game such asMarvel’s Midnight Suns....

As the industry reels from the announcement of Xbox’s merger with Activision Blizzard, details of the new pairing have continued to trickle out from both sides. Of course, gamers' main concerns are focused on what Microsoft will allow to still come to PlayStation and Switch consoles after the merger is complete (if any come at all) and more importantly, what established games will be kept on previous platforms. Activision Blizzard has confirmed that existing games will be kept on their respective platforms, much like howMicrosofthandled Bethesda titles....

Switch owners have a lot to anticipate thanks to major titles includingKirby and the Forgotten Land,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2,Xenoblade Chronicles 3, andPokemon ScarletandVioletfilling Nintendo’s 2022 release schedule. While the aforementionedPokemongames aren’t set to come out until late in the year, there’s also plenty of multiplayer-centric projects in earlier time slots. Notably,Monster Hunter Rise’s impendingSunbreakexpansion andSplatoon 3are both scheduled for summer 2022. Many of Nintendo’s biggest properties are single-player experiences at their core: platformers such asSuper MarioandMetroid, as well as action-adventure games likeZelda....

Fans ofThe Last of Us 2are bitterly divided at the moment about Naughty Dog’s crunch culture and the way the studio treats its employees, and that divide was deepened following amassive leak which revealed story and gameplay elementsof the upcoming game. Now, Naughty Dog has provided an official response to the leak. The leak in question revealed numerous key story points ofThe Last of Us 2and included screenshots and videos as well as a textual summary of the game’s story....