Summary Square Enix’sFinal Fantasyfranchise continues to chug along. After last year’s widely acclaimedFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the second chapter of the planned trilogy in the modern remake of the beloved original, fans are now eagerly awaiting the third and final installment. Beyond that, there is assuredly moreFinal Fantasycoming down the line, with the next mainline entry, presumablyFinal Fantasy 17, to follow. One of the highlights ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirththat many longtime fans were looking forward to seeing in the remake version was the Gold Saucer casino/amusement park....

Summary If players have been spending their days running a cozy cafe inGood Coffee, Great Coffeeand have vome to the realization, with a mix of pride and panic, that espresso machines are more temperamental than they look, they’re not alone. But once the final oat milk flat white has been served and the last customer leaves with a smile (or a frown), there’s a lingering question: what next? The good news is that there’s a whole world of games that scratch a similar itch — whether it’s the rhythmic joy of prepping food and drink orders, the cozy chaos of managing a tiny shop, or the oddly soothing pressure of time-based service gameplay....

Summary When it comes to progressing through aBalatrorun, nothing kills the fun more than a perfectly evilboss blindto counteract all the previous synergies. Sometimes it’s just poor luck, like a club-based debuff killing a club run, and other times the player is tasked with taking down a mountainous challenge that proves troublesome regardless of their build. It is very hard to predict how to prepare for certain boss blinds, as if the player invests too much into one hand type or suit, their run can quickly be over in a matter of a few hands, thanks to perfectly unlucky RNG or a particularly taxing blind that is just too much to overcome....

All the way back in January 2022, it was announced that new studio Bit Reactor was in the process of developing aStar Warsstrategy game, and that Respawn Entertainment would assist the studio with publishing. There have been a handful of belovedStar Warsstrategy gamesover the last few decades, most of which have been real-time strategy titles likeStar Wars: Galactic BattlegroundsandStar Wars: Empire at War. Many fans hoped Bit Reactor’s project would follow in those games' footsteps....

If we roll back the pages of the history book, we will learn thatMotorolagave the world its first private handheld mobile phone in 1973. The American smartphone manufacturer debuted the widely popularRazr in 2004and users have a sentimental value associated with it. It was one-of-a-kind back in the day, and Motorola decided to leverage the nostalgia factor while releasing the Razr in 2019, followed by the updatedRazr+ in 2023. They tried to recreate the same foldable design that made the original version a sensation, but with a modern twist....

Summary Two Point Museumis the latest management game in the Two Point series and lets players manage the day-to-day workings of several different museums. Visitors will each have their own particular needs and expectations, which will need to be met if they are to leave a positive review. While exhibits and staff will help with this, Perks offer a way to passively boost various aspects of exhibits andimprove the overall experience for guests....

Summary VRChathas debuted a new open beta feature that offers face and upper body tracking for desktop-based players. The new feature may be helpful to those who enjoy usingVRChatbut don’t have an expensive tracking system to display their movements and facial expressions in-game. WhileVRChatis still plenty popular, the platform has undergone some turbulent times recently. The game made waves when it was announced in mid-2024 that a whopping30% ofVR Chat’s staff would be laid off, adding to the burgeoning list of game development layoffs plaguing the industry in recent years....

Summary Warriors: Abyssis set to receive a new update this month, along with a new playable character who has yet to be revealed. Shadow-dropped during PlayStation’s State of Play in February,Warriors: Abyssis an isometric roguelike that’s home to 100 playable characters from Koei Tecmo’sDynasty WarriorsandSamurai Warriorsfranchises. The game is commonly likened to 2022’s hit indie roguelikeVampire Survivorsand is a perfect fit for theWarriorsfranchise, as it sees players mow down waves of enemies in true Musou fashion....

Summary Wednesdayseason two is set to release later this year, but with no officially confirmed date, there is nothing for people to latch onto at this point. However, the one clear thing is the fact that audiences are desperate to seeWednesdayback on Netflix after such a lengthy gap following the first season. The original season ofWednesdaydropped on the popular streaming service back in 2022, and after three years, there is a lot of excitement for its return....

Quick Links InZOIoffers players an exciting life simulation gameplay experience that features hyperrealistic graphics and fun activities that they can participate in. There are a lot of different activities for players to make each day in the game exciting,including building relationships, pursuing careers, building homes, and exploring the city. At the very beginning, the players must start by choosing their Traits, Ambitions, and Values, which dictate how their life will play out throughout the game....

Quick Links The latest Main Quest of Wuthering Waves version 2.2 introduces Rovers to new maps called Beohr Waters and Avinoleum. The latter was once a theological seminary of Rinascita, featuring a number of towers with different purposes. To unlock the whole map, players must start The Maiden, The Defier, The Death Crier Main Quest from the quest menu. While the Overflowing Palette is not locked unlike other challenges in Avinoleum, it’s best to complete the whole quest first....

Summary Unfortunately forXboxgamers, the platform is revoking access to the version ofAlan Wake Remasteredthat was accidentally given away for free. Every once in a while,Xboxand other digital gaming storefronts accidentally give games away for free. This happens very rarely, but it is an issue that’s popped up on more than one occasion. Typically when this happens, access to the accidental freebie is revoked pretty quickly. But that wasn’t the case forAlan Wake Remastered....

There are fewZeldaentries that are as interesting asThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. The game marks the first full story told from the perspective of the titular princess, and introduces a host of new, rewarding game mechanics, the most significant beingZelda’s ability to summon all manner of objectsand even living beings to assist her during combat and puzzle scenarios. This system is rather engaging and impressive, which is no small feat:Echoes of Wisdomwas the chaser forTears of the Kingdom, one of the most innovative and experimentalZeldagames to date....