Final Fantasy 14 Servers Are Finally Getting Upgrades

In the coming days,Final Fantasy 14will make some long-overdue upgrades to the server equipment in four data centers. The news of the server upgrades was announced by Square Enix on March 20 and coincides with the release of a small content update toFinal Fantasy 14on the day the upgrades will take place. WhenFinal Fantasy 14released theEndwalkerexpansion in December 2021, the game received praise across the board for its storytelling, music, and gameplay thanks to the addition of the Reaper and Sage jobs....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Nicholas Leonard

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2 Needs to Address a Common Sequel Problem

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2is set to continue the story immediately after the end of the first game in what is likely to be at least a trilogy of games. Cloud and the rest of Avalanche have defeated the Whispers, defying their fates, and succeeded in fleeing Midgar after their attack on Shinra Headquarters. In the original game, this moment saw Cloud and the others leaving Midgar into the game’s overworld for the first time....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · John Phillips

Genshin Impact Leak Hints at Unannounced Character

AGenshin Impactleak is hinting at the appearance of a new character believed to hail from Fontaine, previously thought to be the design for Mondstadt’s Varka. The popular RPG from HoYoverse has frequently seen upcoming characters leak long before their release dates with the most recent batch featuring several Fontaine characters.New characters like Lyney and Lynettehave already had details about their rarity, weapon, and elements revealed despite Fontaine’s launch being several months away....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Jessica Berry

Geographical Differences Between Marvel's Earth & The Real World

Even though Marvel comics as well as theMCUdraw inspiration from the real world, it would be a mistake to think that they’re one hundred percent accurate in their portrayals of it. A lot of the superheroes reside in places that exist and are well familiar to Marvel fans, such asSpider-Manin Queens andCaptain Americain Brooklyn. RELATED:Things Shang-Chi Changed From The Comics However, theMCUand the comics also create places that make Marvel’s world geographically different from the real one....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · James Mitchell

GTA Online Independence Day Update Adds New Game Mode, Super Car

Following the release of the rather sumptuous offerings inGrand Theft Auto Online’sGunrunning update, Rockstar Games has beefed the multiplayer component ofGTA 5once more with the Independence Day update, which adds a brand new game mode as well as a fresh Super Car. The developer has made these specific assets and more available to the game now, as those who sign in today will be able to check out the Adversary Mode known as Dawn Raid and the rather pricey vehicle called the Dewbauchee Vagner....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Crystal Lamb

Halo Infinite Needs to Let Players Choose What They Want to Play at Launch

A week ago, Xbox celebrated its 20th anniversary with a livestream. Fans didn’t expect much from it due to the announcement that no new games would be announced there, but they were pleasantly surprised. Over 70 backwards-compatible games were added to the Xbox’s library, and 37 existing games were also added to the FPS Boost program. However, the biggest announcement by far is the surprise release of theHalo Infinitemultiplayer beta, weeks before the campaign....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Heather Dunlap PhD

How to Fuse Samael in Persona 3 Reload

Quick Links The Death Arcana is one ofPersona 3 Reload’s smaller arcanas, having only seven Personas. Fortunately, since it’s automatic, you won’t need to have a Death Persona when you go to rank up the Death Social Link. However, Death Personas specialize in Dark Skills, which can be hard to obtain at the beginning of your playthrough. As you level, you’ll be able to fuse most of the Personas in the Death Arcana....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Harry Carter

How To Make Gold Fast In Oblivion

Summary Money makes the world go ‘round, as the old saying goes.It’s no different in RPGs, likeThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, either. After all, fat stacks of gold can be used to buy houses, bribe people, invest in shops, and the usual assortment of basic commodities as well. Considering how some purchasable items and estates inOblivioncan cost upwards of hundreds upon thousands of gold coins, there are likely plenty of players out there who are itching to fill up their pockets as quickly as possible....

July 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1343 words · Ashley Johnson

Like a Dragon Gaiden: Kuidaore Taro Statue Photograph Location (Osaka's Famous Clown Mission)

InLike a Dragon Gaiden, the central entertainment district of Sotenbori,Yakuza’s version of Osaka’sreal-world Dōtonbori district, is a key location where players will likely spend much of their time. Veteran kyoudai are well-acquainted with its landmarks, such as the Cabaret Grand fromYakuza 0and an iconic large mechanical crab nearly identical to onefound above Kani Dōrakuin real-world Osaka. Osaka is known not just for its living icons but also for a cheerful clown puppet named Kuidaore Taro....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · William Hayes

LoL: Easter Eggs In Netflix's Arcane

With the first season of Riot’sLeague of Legendsanimated series,Arcane,now all out in the open (along with a few stealth game releases), fans are excited to see what comes next. This show obviously proves that Riot and Fortiche (the French Studio behind the animation) have what it takesto bring the infinitely deep well ofLoLlore to lifewhile also making it approachable to a wide demographic.RELATED:League Of Legends: The Most Hated Champions, RankedAnd, the really neat thing is, they can do this while also sprinkling tons and tons of little nods and references that only diehard fans of the IP will comprehend....

July 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1329 words · Colleen Jackson

Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power's Bear McCreary On New Themes

Even thoughThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Powerisn’t exactly connected to Peter Jackson’s belovedLord of the Ringsfilm trilogy, it seems a given that fans are almost as excited for the new series' music as they are for every other part of it. While Howard Shore didn’t reprise his position as a composer from Jackson’s movies (aside from writing the main theme forThe Rings of Power), the new show on the block did manage to nab talented veteran songwriter Bear McCreary, and he seems more than ready for the job....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Marvin Tucker

Microsoft and Other Tech Companies Named As Best Work Places for LGBTQ Equality

Now more than ever,LGBTQrights are being recognized throughout the world by bigger and bigger companies as people seek to tackle discrimination head on. Gaming is no exception to this as the community is beginning to see everything fromLGBTQ Twitch streamersto video games stories themselves focusing on gay and lesbian characters. All of this means that modern culture is seeing a boon in inclusivity across the board, and campaigners are showcasing the good that’s being done....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Benjamin Owens

Monster Hunter Rise: Best Palico Support Type

Palicoes are useful companions inMonster Hunter Risethat players can customize in a variety of ways. One opportunity for customization comes when selecting a Palico’s Support Type, and indeed there are five to choose from. Those five Support Types inMonster Hunter Riseare Healer, Assist, Fight, Bombardier, and Gathering, and this guide will attempt to help those players that are unsure about exactly which one of these options they should select. Before diving into the bestMonster Hunter RiseSupport Types, it is important to mention that players can recruit new Palicoes through the Buddy Scout in Buddy Plaza....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Heather Martinez