The Best Game For Newcomers To Start With

The Best Game For Newcomers To Start With

Image: Square Enix With the recent release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth once again putting the spotlight on the long-running series of RPGs, there are more newcomers to the franchise than maybe ever before. But Rebirth, being a direct continuation of 2020’s Remake and a kind of metatextual commentary on the original FF7, isn’t really … Read more

Spider-Man 2 PS5 Bundle Is Really Cheap Right Now

Spider-Man 2 PS5 Bundle Is Really Cheap Right Now

If you’re still looking for a PlayStation 5, Best Buy has you covered. Right now, you can pick up Sony’s latest console for $50 cheaper than usual, and the best part of the buy is that it comes bundled with a digital copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Spider-Man 2’s New Web Wings Make It Feel … Read more

Dragon’s Dogma And Battlefront Return For March’s Game Releases

Dragon’s Dogma And Battlefront Return For March’s Game Releases

Really, how are we in the third month of 2024 already? After two full months of incredible releases such as Infinite Wealth, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Helldivers 2, to name a few, it’s time for another calendar full of fresh games. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga’s Air Combos Make Me Feel Skilled AF … Read more

FF7 Rebirth Keeps The Janky Goodness Of The Original Game

FF7 Rebirth Keeps The Janky Goodness Of The Original Game

Final Fantasy VII has always been an extremely weird game, from the impromptu snowboarding excursion to fighting a Triceratops fused with a truck. That sense of weirdness seeps into every aspect of the game and often rears its head as a strange—and, more often than not, janky—minigame. The 1997 game takes a “throw everything at … Read more

FF7 Rebirth Tip: Be Careful Skipping Cutscenes

FF7 Rebirth Tip: Be Careful Skipping Cutscenes

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, part two of the ambitious project to remake 1997’s Final Fantasy VII, arrives tomorrow, February 29. Fans eager to play this new entry have likely spent some time in the game’s demo, which launched on February 6. Should you play the demo, you’ll get the chance to skip a large section … Read more

Ultra-Rare Zelda Game Could Snag More Than $700,000 At Auction

Ultra-Rare Zelda Game Could Snag More Than $700,000 At Auction

As physical video games become harder to find due to never-ending digitization, folks love collecting tangible items, especially if they’re of the rare and sealed variety. A 22-year-old Californian named Kiro recently came up on one such rarity: a sealed copy of 1987’s The Legend of Zelda, and damn-near let it go for a measly … Read more

Silksong Was First Announced 5 Years Ago

Silksong Was First Announced 5 Years Ago

Screenshot: Team Cherry Valentine’s Day has come and gone, which means it’s time to solemnly mark a major milestone for one of the most anticipated video games of all time. That’s because five years ago, on February 14, 2019, developer Team Cherry announced a sequel to their 2017 debut title. It was the first time … Read more

Graphics Mode And More Recommended Tweaks

Graphics Mode And More Recommended Tweaks

Before you even set off to scale Mt. Nibel with Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s demo, there are a number of settings you should consider tweaking. While many of the base settings are fine to leave alone, some, like the graphics option, really demand your attention before you dive in (yes, we recommend the … Read more

Stagger, Pressured, Synergy, And More

Stagger, Pressured, Synergy, And More

A fusion of real-time reaction speed and tactical decision-making, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s combat system is both speedy and strategic. If it’s been a while since you’ve played 2020’s Final Fantasy VII Remake, or if you’re jumping into Rebirth as your first modern FF7 experience, this guide will help you gain control of the game’s … Read more

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo Launches On PS5

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo Launches On PS5

A demo for the highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is now live on PSN. Announced during tonight’s Final Fantasy VII-focused State of Play stream, the PlayStation 5-exclusive demo will let players experience the opening moments of Rebirth, with both Cloud and Sephiroth as playable characters during the game’s well-known Nibelheim flashback chapter. Three Things … Read more