Persona 3 Reload developer Atlus has announced that a three-step expansion pass for the game is on the way. The studio shared the news during Xbox’s Partner Preview Showcase, as well as confirmed what content the pass will include and when each wave of new material will be released. Xbox …
Read More »The Biggest Changes In Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
At the end of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Square Enix made it perfectly clear that whatever lay in store for our band of adventures would be significantly different from the original game. Now that we finally have our hands on the second installment in the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy, …
Read More »Everything That Happened In Final Fantasy 7 Remake
The first entry in the ongoing Final Fantasy 7 trilogy, Remake covers the entire Midgar portion of the original game. However, where the original spent about seven or so hours in the neon-lit city, Remake expands the chapter to a full-blown 40-hour adventure. So, what happens across those few dozen …
Read More »Xbox Confirms Four First-Party Games Are Coming To PlayStation And Nintendo Switch
Four Xbox exclusives are headed to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Microsoft confirmed the news via its official Xbox podcast, during which Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer declared the decision was a part of the company’s growth strategy. While Spencer did not state which games would be making the jump, explaining …
Read More »Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo Is Now Live (And Features A Playable Sephiroth)
The highly-anticipated Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo is now available to play via the PlayStation Store. Developer Square Enix announced the demo during today’s Rebirth-focused State of Play, as well as elaborated on what fans can expect from it. According to the studio, the demo will follow Cloud and Sephiroth …
Read More »The Sims 5: Release Date, Gameplay, And Everything We Know
In the past, a new The Sims title has been released every five years, making The Sims 4’s forthcoming ninth anniversary an unprecedented event for developer Maxis. Considering the series’ ever-expanding push towards a live-service model and expansion packs, this kind of longevity makes sense–after all, any devoted Simmer will …
Read More »Apple Makes Major Policy Reversal, Opening iOS To Xbox Cloud Gaming And More
In a major policy reversal, Apple has announced it is opening its App Store up to game-streaming services. This marks a big win for companies like Microsoft and Nvidia–both of which offer game streaming services that were previously only accessible on iPhones via browser–as well as consumers, who will theoretically …
Read More »Overwatch 2 Offers A Quicker Way To Play This Weekend Only
Overwatch 2 is changing up its usual Quick Play rules with Quicker Play, a limited-edition game mode that features faster captures speeds, payloads, and respawn times. The mode will run from January 12-14, after which Quick Play matchmaking will return. As for what changes players can expect, much of it …
Read More »Discord To Lay Off 17 Percent Of Its Employees
Discord CEO Jason Citron has announced the company is laying off 17% of its staff. According to Citron, the decision was made after it became “increasingly clear” the company needed to “sharpen our focus” and “bring more agility to our organization.” The layoffs will impact approximately 170 employees. As reported …
Read More »How Rap Music And Family Photos Elevated The Sims 4's For Rent Expansion
The Sims franchise has consistently been one of the most progressive in games. The first entry in the series, The Sims, was among the first video games to ever present same-sex relationships–particularly in a way in which players would play an active role within them. In recent years, The Sims …
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