The latest major patch for Final Fantasy XIV Online, Patch 6.2 added new quests, dungeons, and raids. The patch also added additional long-awaited chapters to some of the storylines in the MMORPG, as well as the all-new Island Sanctuary–an almost Animal Crossing-like island–for players to enjoy and explore. Following the …
Read More »PSVR 2 And Horizon Call of the Mountain Are A Strong Reminder Of VR's Magic
The opening of my Horizon Call of the Mountain demo for PlayStation VR 2 was a genuine “Welcome… to Jurassic Park” moment. It caught me by surprise because, honestly, I’ve cooled off on VR quite significantly. For a while, VR was all anyone could talk about–an exciting evolutionary step for …
Read More »What Sets The Callisto Protocol Apart From Dead Space–And Why Surprises Are The Name Of The Game
In just a few months, we’ll finally get our hands on The Callisto Protocol, a spiritual successor to Dead Space from that game’s original creator, Glen Schofield, and his team at Striking Distance. GameSpot had the chance to chat with Schofield about not only what makes The Callisto Protocol a …
Read More »Signal HD60 and 4K30 Are Solid Capture Card Options For Streamers
The Signal 4K30 and Signal HD60 are new capture cards from hardware manufacturer NZXT, which is known primarily for its custom PC builds. While these diminutive devices are new territory for NZXT, it’s also well-worn by Elgato, Avermedia, and numerous others. The capture card market is decidedly crowded, and while …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 Needs Its Mature Rating, Says Producer
Final Fantasy 16 is likely to receive a mature rating ahead of its launch in summer of 2023, which is somewhat of a novelty for games in Square Enix’s storied role-playing series. To date, there are only a handful of titles that go beyond the T- or E-rating, and Final …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 Is An Ambitious, More Mature Entry In The Series, Says Producer
The Final Fantasy franchise is fighting fit in a way it hasn’t been for quite some time. Final Fantasy XIV underwent a huge revitalization that took it from a floundering MMO to one of the most critically acclaimed and beloved games in the genre. Final Fantasy VII Remake, meanwhile, defied …
Read More »Overwatch 2 Director On Going Free-To-Play, Losing Loot Boxes, Creating A Seasonal Roadmap
When Blizzard announced that the sequel to Overwatch would include a PvE element and a story campaign, I started thinking that Overwatch 2 would be a significant change to the experience. In the time since that announcement, however, the team-based hero shooter has only undergone more and more departures from …
Read More »How Diablo 4 Reinvents Necromancer, Encourages Customization, And Deepens Endgame
One of the surprise appearances at Xbox and Bethesda’s games showcase was Diablo 4. The latest entry in Blizzard’s beloved action role-playing series makes its appearance in the days following the launch of Diablo Immortal, which has been praised for playing well, but criticized for its business model. Love it …
Read More »Street Fighter 6's Stronger Fundamentals Set It Up For Success
What started as a somewhat nervous reaction to Street Fighter 6’s announcement–largely owing to a very generic logo–has quickly turned into an excited fervor around the game, at least among fighting game enthusiasts. The latest entry in Capcom’s storied franchise was arguably the main event at Summer Game Fest 2022’s …
Read More »Founder Of Mafia 3 Dev Hangar 13 Stepping Down, Leaving 2K
Haden Blackman, founder of Mafia 3 and Mafia: Definitive Edition developer Hangar 13, is stepping down as studio head and will leave parent company 2K, it has been revealed. Nick Baynes will take over as the new head of Hangar 13. “It’s with mixed emotions that I share with you …
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