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The fantasy RPG seriesFableis about to begin a new chapter, but while most fans will be looking ahead to the future, Xbox Game Studios should still capitalize on the franchise’s past with some timely remasters. Occasionally, remasters can come across as cynical cash grabs from studios eager to milk every dollar from releases, but if they contain genuine improvements and updates for classic games, they’re definitely worth it. The originalFablelaunched in 2004, almost two decades ago, showing that the remasters are more than a little overdue....

Released in June of 1996, theNintendo 64was a revolutionary console for Nintendo. Helping to usher in the 3D era of gaming, the system brought a new dimension of gameplay to popular Nintendo series such asSuper MarioandThe Legend of Zelda. In addition to being fantastic games, these Nintendo 64 titles paved the way for future installments on other gaming consoles. Recently, one creative fan decided to reimagine what the Nintendo 64 would look like in LEGO form....

There are manyFinal Fantasyfans who hate the eighth installment with a vengeance, which is a shame sinceFinal Fantasy VIIIis one of the better installments in the franchise. It’s a wildly entertaining and deeply immersive experience - at least once the player manages to get over the hurdle that isits complicated Junctioning and magic system. RELATED:10 Awesome Side Quests Hidden In Final Fantasy 8 Remastered A big part of what makesFinal Fantasy VIIIsuch a memorable experience is its focus onthe romance between Squall and Rinoa, which slowly builds up over time before exploding in a brilliant scene that is considered by many to be one of the greatest moments inFinal Fantasyhistory....

Sony’s September PlayStation Showcase event revealed a variety of announcements, as well as new looks at highly anticipated upcoming projects like Square Enix’sForspoken.Forspokenwas first unveiled in March, earlier this year. The fantasy action game provoked many more questions than it answered, but it seems Square Enix is now ready to start answering some of those questions. The big one is thatForspokenis now confirmed for a spring 2022 release. As conveyed in its announcement,Forspokenrevolves aroundprotagonist Frey Hollandtransporting from real-world New York City to the fantasy land of Athia where she has access to a variety of magical abilities....

Fortnitehas had no shortage of crossover skin additions, though its Marvel content is second-to-none. It appears that a full, Marvel-themed season ofFortnitewas not enough though, as a leak implies that two more heroes are on the way. According to a new set of leaks, skins based on theDisney+ seriesWandaVisionmay be heading toFortnitesoon. With the MCU show taking the world by storm and keeping fans invested due to its unique premise and dark reveals, it makes sense forFortniteto capitalize on its popularity as soon as possible....

Summary Elden Ringis still not the “ideal fantasy RPG” that Hidetaka Miyazaki has been trying to make for years, the FromSoftware boss said. Nevertheless, the industry veteran believes that he’s not far away from that goal, suggesting that whatever comes afterElden Ringmay bring him even closer to his dream game. Miyazaki is currently on a press tour of sorts, having been deeply involved in publisher Bandai Namco’s efforts to promote Shadow of the Erdtree....

Though it might have been inevitable, hearing Ganondorf’s voice for the first time in the latest trailer forThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas put the sequel in a tricky position. When it was announcedBreath of the Wildwould introduce voice acting, it was met with initial skepticism and even criticism from some fans, but the game’s success has since proved Nintendo was right to make the change. But after Ganon didn’t have – or even need – any lines inBreath of the Wild, his return inTears of the Kingdommeans the Demon King was overdue a voice....

After anticipating the announcement for theGenshin Impact2.7 livestream, fans have been officially informed that both the update and the preview will be postponed. Many players saw this coming, considering one of the 2.6 events, Spices From the West, was canceled. Instead, the Spices From the West event will be replaced with Marvelous Merchandise. There were further hints at a possible delay because theGenshin ImpactMarvelous Merchandise eventexceeds the duration of2.6, ending on May 13 while version 2....

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Faruzan ofGenshin Impacthas a lot of utilities to offer her team. First, with her Elemental Burst, she grants Anemo DMG Bonus while reducing the enemy’s Anemo RES. Other than that, Faruzan also grants a flat DMG Bonus to Anemo hits, scaling with her Base ATK. If players unlock Faruzan’s Constellation, she’ll eventually get the ability to grant 40% Anemo Crit DMG,similar toGenshin ImpactKujou Sara. Because of her Anemo-centric kits, the best team comps for Faruzan inGenshin Impactheavily revolve around Anemo units....

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Furina, as one of the the highly anticipated characters, has finally became playable inGenshin Impactwith the release of version 4.2. Players can now explore her unique mechanics and experiment with different team compositions. Furina offers unique abilities, particularly related to HP gain and loss mechanic, which have been a central theme in the Fontaine character roster. Regardless, even without the need to pair her with other Fontaine characters, Furina can significantly benefit a team....

SPOILER WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THIS GUIDE CONTAINS POTENTIAL SPOILERS FOR GOW RAGNAROK.God of War Ragnarokalways ensures that there are at least two characters players are in charge of: the main playable character, as well as a companion. While many combat options are tied to the main character, companions likeAtreus are important inGod of War Ragnarok. Using ranged attacks and abilities to complement Kratos' onslaught goes a long way in making the combat much more enjoyable....

Summary The Elder Scrolls 6is likely still a bit far away, as even though the game was officially announced back in 2017, no release date has been revealed. That said, whenever the game does release, it will need to be animprovement over previousElder Scrollsgames, bringing the franchise into the modern era and competing with the RPGs that have been launched in the wake ofSkyrim. Many have argued that this sort of modernization and evolution is something that Bethesda failed to achieve withStarfield....

Summary Since the success of theResident Evil 2remake back in 2019, Capcom has been making its way back through theResident Evilfranchise, producing high-end remakes of bothResident Evil 3andResident Evil 4. Given this trend, it only makes sense that Capcom would tackle a remake ofResident Evil 5next. Although fans regularlypoke fun atResident Evil 5, it’s still an entry with several important moments that should be preserved in a remake.Resident Evil 5follows series mainstay Chris Redfield alongside newcomer Sheva as they traverse West Africa in search of bio-organic weapons that are being sold on the black market....