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Couldn’t make it to San Diego Comic-Con? We’ve got you covered! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ViABRuD9k4Dive into the complete “Dispatch: Off the Clock with the Z-Team” panel. Join Erin Yvette (Blonde Blazer) alongside the incredible voice cast as they share behind-the-scenes stories, answer fan questions, and introduce a very special guest, Mr. Whiskey. Featured Panelists: Laura Bailey (Invisigal) Travis...
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Juan Wakabayashi may not have even finished celebrating the completion of work on E-Day when his layoff notice arrived. Almost immediately after Gears of War: E-Day went gold, one of the game’s key development leaders lost his job as part of a new wave of Microsoft layoffs. Juan Wakabayashi, who served as narrative director at...
One of the most notable introductions in Final Fantasy VII Revelation—the upcoming conclusion to Square Enix’s ambitious remake trilogy—is the innovative FITS framework. The Function-Integrated Tactical Suitwear mechanic empowers players to assign Cloud and his companions into four distinct combat classes: Warrior, Knight, Black Mage, and Summoner. Beyond layering additional depth onto an already intricate...
During the Tokyo Game Show last week, I went hands-on with Final Fantasy VII Revelation, spending roughly 25 minutes exploring the opening chapter. You can dive deeper into my initial impressions here, where I break down the narrative direction and share my thoughts on the innovative FITS mechanic. Beyond the gameplay, I also sat down...
The studio will continue developing the franchise outside of the Xbox structure. Undead Labs, the studio known for the State of Decay series, has become independent once again. As part of a major Xbox restructuring, it was previously announced that the company would be sold to an unnamed third-party owner, but it has now been...
Like countless other Nintendo Switch 2 owners at the moment, I am completely immersed in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave. The tactical combat remains exceptionally polished, and I appreciate my regular routine of Perfect Bird Time, but it is the narrative that has genuinely compelled me to log 30 hours thus far. Having already completed Theodora’s...
Next week, CD Projekt Red is set to launch The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered, a comprehensive revitalization of the acclaimed 2015 role-playing masterpiece. Given that the original title is well over a decade old, a modern refresh to bring it up to contemporary visual standards in 2026 feels entirely appropriate. However, based on...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation will offer a playthrough lasting more than 100 hours, and the game’s size on console and PC discs will be around 200 GB. Project Director Naoki Hamaguchi shared details about the scope of the final chapter in the renewed story of Cloud and his team. According to the developer, a full...
As the curtains closed on the Tokyo leg of the Persona Live Tour 2026, developer and publisher Atlus dropped a thrilling surprise: Persona Super Live is officially making a comeback. Last staged in 2022, this iconic concert series serves as the ultimate stage for major franchise revelations, making it the prime candidate for long-awaited updates...
