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There are many iconic RPGs in the gaming industry, but none manage to be both iconic and an enigma to players as theFinal Fantasytitles are. With how each numbered entry features a different world and characters, the mechanics of every story differ between numbers greatly, which means manyFinal Fantasyplayers are often left having to learn an almost entirely new game every time they start one. Even still, there are many things that stay between games that help remind players that these RPGs are indeedFinal Fantasytitles....

After much speculation and waiting, Gearbox has finally announcedBorderlands 4is releasing next year. The fourth installment of the studio’s premier looter-shooter series wasannounced at Gamescomwith an ominous, cryptic teaser trailer, wherein a mysterious robotic hand reaches down and lifts one of the now-iconic psycho masks. Further details on the title are presently unclear, though Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford took to X, formerly Twitter, to dispel fan speculation that the game would see the return of Handsome Jack....

Summary Genshin Impactwill launch Version 5.1 on June 05, 2025, and the developers are teasing a major plot development for the Traveler and the people of Natlan. Titled “The Rainbow Destined to Burn,” Version 5.1 ofGenshin Impactwill continue the storyline started in Version 5.0, with Mavuika embarking on a quest to forge the Traveler’s Ancient Name, a first for an outlander of Natlan. Meanwhile, the Traveler and Paimon investigate the Masters of the Night Wind with Citlali and Ororon, hoping to track down the tribe’s connection to Capitano....

Summary Gran Turismo 7is set to feature some incredible upgrades for PS5 Pro players, such as ray-traced reflections during gameplay and an all-new 8K graphics mode. The first-party PlayStation racer was already one of the best-looking games on the base PS5, but the PS5 Pro will soon become the definitive way to playGT7. After a seemingly endless string of leaks and rumors, thePS5 Pro was finally unveiledin a new presentation hosted by PlayStation hardware architect Mark Cerny....

Gunpla fans are finally hopping intoGundam Breaker 4to build their very own dream Gundam and take to fight to a wide array of iconic enemies and bosses. There is a ton to do inGundam Breaker 4, with many parts to collect and a robust story to complete. Players are free to tackle these portions of the game alone, with A.I. teammates, but the journey is a lot more fun with friends joining the fray....

Quick Links While there are a lot of new Gods to get excited about,Smite 2also sees plenty of familiar faces returning from the original game — andone such God isHades. Lore-wise, Hades is part of theGreek pantheonof deities and has dominion over the underworld. While Gods inSmite 2are way more flexible than their counterparts from the firstSmite, Hades will shine most in theSolo and Middle roles. Hades is capable of dishing out a lot of damage, but he can be built to take a hit just as well....

Quick Links Patch 1.001.100 has breathed new life intoHelldivers 2. It has significantlybuffed several weaponsand stratagems to make them considerably better than before. Returning players, in particular, no longer have to follow a meta such as spamming theAC-8 Autocannonin every mission. With most of the support weapons receiving damage boosts and other improvements, it is time to either return to weapons previously nerfed to the ground or switch to something new because of their buffs....

Quick Links Helldivers 2has had quite a journey. From becoming an immediate smash hit at launch to struggling with a dwindling player-base, the action-packed cooperative shooter has steered through both praise and criticism to improve the state of the game. While even the best live-service games are expected to lose players after the first few months,Helldivers 2only hit an all-time low after thePlayStation Network (PSN) debaclein its fourth month. Coincidence or not, forcing players to link their PSN accounts to continue playing left publisher Sony and developer Arrowhead facing a fierce backlash....

Summary In the vast universe of anime,the isekai genreis popularly known for its ability to capture the imagination of viewers with its compelling tales of ordinary individuals who are unexpectedly thrustinto extraordinary worlds. Isekai anime often exploresthemes of adventure, power, and transformation as these characters navigate their new realities. Isekai protagonists are known to wield immense powers, except in some cases where the protagonist does not andis considered weak. Protagonists with immense powers undergo personal transformations and can make profound anddestructive changesto themselves, the worlds they now inhabit, or, in some cases, both....

Summary During the Tokyo Game Show, Atlus revealed a demo forMetaphor: ReFantazio, its next major release. The demo was initially only available in Asia and is now coming to the West, beginning to roll out today, September 25. By tomorrow, theMetaphor: ReFantaziodemo will be available globally on all PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles. Metaphor: ReFantaziois Atlus' next large-scale RPG. The game is being developed by Studio Zero, a subsidiary helmed by Katsura Hashino, the creator and director of thePersonaseries....

Summary WARNING: THE following contains spoilers for the My Hero Academia manga. Bakugo Katsuki sustained a fatal injury against Tomura Shigaraki inMy Hero Academiaduring the Final War. In an attempt to take down Shigaraki, Bakugo’s heart was crushed in a defensive attack by Shigaraki, which left him bleeding out on the battlefield. Although Bakugo seemed worst for wear, an unlikely source was able to bring him back to life. However, although Edgeshot was the one to heal Bakugo, the technique he used came at the cost of his lifespan....

Summary A lot ofNBA 2K25players seem outright annoyed with the changes made to the shot meter in the recently released basketball game. While the new shot meter system inNBA 2K25offers three different ways for players to interact with it, it seems like most players preferred the system thatNBA 2K24had in place, and they don’t mind getting vocal about it. The new basketball game launched on September 6 for all major consoles and PC, carrying on with the series' annual release schedule that traces its path all the way back to 1999....

Strandsis a short, daily word game that gives you a big grid of seemingly random letters to sort through. There are hidden themed words inside it, and you only get one single clue to try to not only figure out the theme but also the words themselves. If therules of how to playStrandsmake it seem hard, just wait until you try one of these puzzles yourself. They can be hard enough that you might need a helping hand in the form of a clue, a spoiler or two, or even the full answer....