Final Fantasy 9 Fan Remake is in the Works and It Looks Incredible

The legality of fan creations, particularly fan remakes of old games, is in complicated and ever-changing territory, but one group ofFinal Fantasy 9fans think they’ve found a way to remake the game without bringing the wrath of Square Enix down on their heads. TheFinal Fantasy 9: Memoria Projectmay be one of the most impressive fan remakes that fans will never be able to play. Created by 3D character artist Dan Eder,Memoria Projectis a visual proof of concept that serves as a love letter toFinal Fantasy 9....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Lori Schneider

Football Manager 22: Simple, Effective Tactics For New Players

TheFootball Managerseries is set to welcome a whole host of new players, as the latest game in the series,Football Manager 22, is releasing day one on Microsoft’s Game Pass service for both PC and Xbox. It will be interesting to see how many people stick with the game after giving it an initial try. Although theFootball Managerseries is one of the most commercially successful andcritically-acclaimed management series' of all time, the game can be overbearing and consequently off-putting for newcomers....

May 27, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Laura Herman

Fortnite: How to Watch the Diplo Event

Fortnitehas seen plenty of cool music-centric events take place in-game this year, most notably withTravis Scott’s record-breaking Astronomical concert, and that trend looks set to continue with this weekend’s Diplo concert, titled Diplo Presents: Higher Ground. The popular producer Diplo has served asFortnite’s resident DJ for the past few months, having headlinedmultiple live performances in the game’s Party Royale modethroughout the summer. Higher Ground will mark the end of his residency with what Epic Games calls “a deep house musical show featuring trance-inducing, sophisticated beats....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · James King

Forza Horizon 5 Update Addresses Multiplayer Issues

Forza Horizon 5has proved to be one of the most well-received games of 2021. Despite the game’s successes,Forza Horizon 5still has plenty of bugs and problems that Playground Games has yet to address. SinceForza Horizon 5is a very large game, and Playground polished out most of the bigger issues, many of these problems aren’t a big deal until players run into them. But Playground is definitely getting around to them, as shown in the latest update forForza Horizon 5....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Douglas Armstrong

Gamer Gets Great Xbox and PlayStation Haul off Facebook Marketplace for $0

Summary As retro game collecting grows in popularity, olderXboxand PlayStation consoles and games increase in nostalgic value, leading one lucky fan to score an incredible haul of throwback games off Facebook Marketplace for free. The Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 are among thebest-selling video game consoles of all time, and their gaming libraries offer up plenty of classic and iconic games that fans still love to this day....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Dominique Spencer

Genshin Impact: Best Razor Build

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters WhiletheseGenshin Impactteam compositionsare certainly based on player preference, it’s hard to deny how powerful the character Razor is, with many wondering how to best implement him as part of their squad. Much like Fischl, Razor comes equipped with the Electro vision, thus allowing him to provide various electric-based benefits to his teammates in combat. However, unlike Fischl, Razor wields a mighty claymore, able to slice through many foes in a single swing....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · James Wright

Ghost of Tsushima Legends Cannot Be Another The Last of Us Factions

Summary WhenGhost of Tsushimalaunched back in 2020, it already felt like the full package in so many ways. Taking the best parts ofBatman: Arkham’s Freeflow combatand giving it a distinct Samurai twist,Ghost of Tsushima’s intense action gameplay felt great, as did its more methodical, stealthier sequences. And with a great story, cast of characters, and some stunning visuals,Ghost of Tsushimafelt like a complete AAA experience. So, when a multiplayer mode was announced, fans got pretty excited....

May 27, 2025 · 4 min · 750 words · Kelly Allen

How Horizon's Forbidden West Greek Mythology Influence Could Set Up Nemesis' Defeat

Even though Guerrilla Games’Horizon: Forbidden Westblends together futuristic sci-fi tropes and apocalyptic themes, these aren’t its only sources of inspiration. Examining the names of places and keycharacters that Aloy encountersduring her quest on PS4 and PS5 serves to highlight the inspiration that the studio has taken from Earth’s real-world past. Among the robots, artificial intelligences, and clones, players will subsequently find references to several ancient mythological religions. While plenty of nods can be uncovered in reference to Ancient Egypt, it’s arguablyHorizon Forbidden West’s Greek influences that are the most prominent....

May 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1192 words · Phillip Murray

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Showcases Comics-Inspired Gamora Outfits

Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix’sMarvel’sGuardians of the Galaxyhas already gone above and beyond sharing details about its narrative, gameplay, and alternate cosmetic skins.Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxy’s announcement revealwas only four months ago, and yet it is set to launch later this October. This past week, Star Lord had a couple of outfits showcased, with one being an original design for the character based on Crystal Dynamics' design for the Nova Corps....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Danielle Wise

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Where to Find All Rocket Guardian Collectibles (Managerial Skills Trophy/Achievement)

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxycombines a decision-based narrative with a third-person shooter, and also contains a lot of collectibles and Easter Eggs to discover. Finding a Guardian Collectible will unlock a conversation with a team member that delves into a particular moment in their past. Locating all of these personal items for one team member inMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxywill also unlock the “Managerial Skills” Trophy/Achievement, and finding half of all Guardian Collectibles will earn players “Thoughtful Captain....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · David Smith

Marvel's Jessica Jones Offers a Lot of Untapped Potential For a New Superhero Game

Superheroes have been dominating the movie industry for years, and their popularity has also seeped into the gaming industry. There seem to be multiplesuperhero games from DC and Marvelevery single year, but the majority of them are pretty similar to each other. Almost all the big superhero games go for the action-adventure or RPG genre, and most seem to see the heroes fight against some type of world-ending threat. It feels like there is not much variety in modern AAA superhero games right now, but a game based onMarvel’s Jessica Jonescould change that....

May 27, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · Nicole Bryant

Monster Hunter Wilds' Mounted Combat Really Needs to Stick the Landing

Summary Capcom’sMonster Hunter Wildsis pulling out all the stops to essentially redefine the classic franchise by breaking many of its most recognizable traditions. Firstly,Monster Hunter Wildshas a fully voiced protagonist for the first time in the series, including its spin-off titles. Secondly, there has already been official confirmation of severalnamed NPCs inMonster Hunter Wilds, which is very atypical of aMonster Huntertitle. These two factors alone spell great things for the game’s story — a quality that not manyMonster Huntergames are known for....

May 27, 2025 · 4 min · 704 words · Scott Mccann

My Hero Academia 371: Shoji And Spinner

The following contains spoilers forMy Hero AcademiaChapter 371, “Together With Shoji,” by Kohei Horikoshi, translated by Caleb Cook available in English fromViz Media. My Hero Academia371 continued to focus on the battle between Shoji and Spinner. In the previous chapter, fans saw the focus shift fromthe fight between Deku and All For Oneto Spinner, who had recently received thenews of Dabi’s defeat. After going berserk, Spinner and the army of Heteromorphs who had gathered behind him dealt significant damage to the Heroes and started pushing them back, however, the Heroes have started to fight with everything that they have, with Shoji being the main focus....

May 27, 2025 · 5 min · 884 words · Michael White