Beloved RPG franchise thrives as Square Enix faces rough patch
The overall sales of Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster prevented Square Enix from a financial meltdown.
Ray Ampoloquio
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Square Enix shows how unexpected costs can overshadow award-winning games sales
While the PlayStation 5 exclusive sold well enough to impress and even those over at Square Enix, the sales figures just weren't high enough.
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The potential SAG-AFTRA strike won’t silence Grand Theft Auto 6
Strauss Zelnick definitely loves to drum up hype for its company's games but he's also someone who's delivered on his promises more often than not.
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Why the next Grand Theft Auto game won’t be budget-friendly
Don't expect to see Rockstar to start selling games at a lower price, but AI use will help it release better and more in less...
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Is Rockstar changing the future of gaming forever with GTA 6?
Take-Two Interactive never settles for being second-best, especially with Grand Theft Auto, even if it means brushing with controversy.
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Is Blizzard bringing back its legendary RTS under a different genre?
Under the Microsoft Gaming umbrella, Blizzard Entertainment might have the freedom to explore a non-RTS StarCraft game.
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BioWare is teasing Andromeda and OG trilogy connections in Mass Effect 5
Combining both Andromeda and Milky Way into a single massive playground would be a dream come true if done right.
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Is your living room ready for the ultimate emotional journey from Sony?
You have to hand it to Sony - it knows its market all too well and how to tug at their emotional heartstrings.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 will get its first official trailer in early December
The earlier rumors were true, Rockstar Games will indeed be pulling out all the stops when it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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The rumors continue to swirl regarding the return of a hometown star in Chicago
Where there's smoke, there's fire, or at least, that's what WWE fans would love you to believe about CM Punk's return.
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Will the internet’s biggest mystery be solved at The Game Awards?
According to one of the most trustworthy sources on the internet, Grand Theft Auto 6 could be officially announced on or before November 12.
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Iconic Nintendo franchise to finally hit the big screen
The announcement comes after Nintendo confirmed it has sold over 50 million copies of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom worldwide.
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Unlock virtual rewards in Call of Duty with your next Burger King meal
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 marks the second year in a row that Activision Blizzard and Burger King have teamed up.
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Nintendo’s open-world strategy pays off with soaring numbers for Zelda
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom makes up nearly 20 million of this figure, making it one of the best-selling games of all...
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Is ambition enough for Epic Games Store to conquer Steam?
Giving away free copies of recently released AAA titles are definitely a part of why Epic Games Store is still as unprofitable as ever.
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Microsoft wants to use AI to reshape your gaming experience
The heated debated over AI use isn't exclusive to Hollywood - the video game industry is just as vulnerable to it if not more so.
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Phil Spencer wants to transform old console rivalries into unexpected friendships
After buying Activision Blizzard and ZeniMax Media, Phil Spencer insists that Xbox is all about inclusivity.
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A timeless JRPG union reimagined by Square Enix for phones
Unfortunately, it's not the Final Fantasy 7 entry that most people are playing but fans will probably love to hear it, nevertheless.
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Are Soulsborne fans ready for another grueling FromSoftware genre?
Roughly two years ago, there were reports that FromSoftware was working on a PlayStation 5 exclusive title, codenamed "Velvet Veil."
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This PlayStation exclusive horror game is too scary for Xbox and Nintendo
It's actually quite surprising that Sony is still letting the game launch on PlayStation given that you unalive kids in it.
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Social media sharing just got a little harder on PlayStation
X has been making several questionable decisions in relatively quick succession ever since Elon Musk took over.
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NetherRealm could soon bring fan-requested feature to Mortal Kombat 1
How NetherRealm Studios believed that it could get away with releasing a fighting game without cross-play at launch is beyond us.
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Revisit Unova in the next Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC
The Indigo Disk is the latter half of the two-part expansion for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, coming after The Teal Mask.
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World of Warcraft wants to be the MCU of MMOs
The popular MMORPG predates the Marvel Cinematic Universe but it's apparently taking inspiration from the multi-billion-dollar franchise.
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Could Blizzard be bringing its popular MMO to new platforms?
We know Microsoft promised to make Call of Duty available on all platforms, but just like with Starfield, Warcraft isn't part of the package.
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New World of Warcraft expansion launch sparks controversy over early access fees
Blizzard Entertainment just can't seem to stop shooting itself in the foot but it's also making a ton of money, so who knows?
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A classic horror game remake might shock fans in March 2024
The expectations for Silent Hill 2 will be unrealistically high, so it'll be interesting to see if Bloober Team can keep up.
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Will an infamous monster’s backstory bring terror or disappointment to Silent Hill 2?
First featured in 2001's Silent Hill 2, Pyramid Head has since become one of the most iconic figures in horror cinema.
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Internet discovers hidden twists in recent horror GOTY frontrunner
This "alternate" ending might be unlocked once the New Game+ mode has been patched into Alan Wake 2 at a later date.
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Insider scoops on the possible comeback of wrestling’s biggest enigma
The wrestling world just can't seem to get enough of CM Punk even after controversial exits from WWE and AEW.
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Can SEGA make the blue blur race past Nintendo’s popular plumber?
To be fair, Sonic had the "first" successful movie adaptation between the two but Mario had the bigger box office outing.
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Mysterious MMO climbs Steam’s wishlist rankings overnight
It didn't quite regain its top spot after the recent controversies, but it's clear that fans still haven't given up on The Day Before.
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The first teardown videos are good news for the PS5 Slim
The PlayStation 5 Slim is neither an upgrade nor an improvement but it's a welcome replacement for first-time PS5 owners.
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Epic Games shatters records with nostalgic Fortnite update
Epic Games now has to work on retaining the massive surge in players it enjoyed with the Fortnite OG update.
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The internet is review bombing the wrong Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
To be fair, Activision can only blame itself for releasing two games with the same name just 12 years apart.
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Will Baldur’s Gate 3 Beat the Clock for The Game Awards Debut on Xbox
The proposed date had been making rounds on the internet and made sense considering that it's just before The Game Awards.
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WWE sets up dramatic Drew McIntyre heel turn at Crown Jewel
If you weren't convinced that Drew McIntyre is turning heel heading into Crown Jewel, his latest loss will change that.
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Roman Reigns could set new WWE record after Crown Jewel
If the WWE wants Roman Reigns to continue his title reign to beat Hulk Hogan's record, he'll retain his belt well after WrestleMania 40.
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Cody Rhodes overcomes odds at Crown Jewel to resume Roman Reigns feud
The completion of Cody Rhodes' redemption arc has long been overdue and we might finally be close to seeing it happen.
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Logan Paul becomes United States Champion at Crown Jewel 2023
The win marks a new height in Paul's wrestling career after successfully transitioning from amateur boxing and YouTube stardom.
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Hidden Palace resurrects forgotten Daredevil video game
If there's a development studio that could do a video game adaptation of Daredevil justice, it's Insomniac Games.
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Is John Cena retiring after losing to Solo Sikoa at Crown Jewel 2023?
John Cena's latest singles loss marks the continuation of the five-year-long singles match losing streak of the man considered as the GOAT.
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Insomniac Games drops more Daredevil clues in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
It's unclear if Insomniac Games is working on a Daredevil game but the first-party Sony studio is certainly the perfect fit for the job.
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Nintendo is officially ditching Twitch support on Switch
Most probably never knew that the Switch had a Twitch app, so this likely shouldn't come as a massive surprise.
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Phil Spencer kicks off a new saga at BlizzCon 2023
One way to guarantee getting a reaction from the internet is to mention one of the most iconic RTS titles in one of gaming's biggest...
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Phil Spencer guarantees that Xbox Game Pass remains free for Microsoft employees
We still aren't sure why the internet needs to know about this, but it's at least another feather on Phil Spencer's cap.
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Intel shocks Halo fans with unprecedented FPS gains
Halo: The Master Chief Collection isn't the most popular game on the market but it's a good start for Intel's GPU endeavors.
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Diablo 4 to ring in yuletide season with Midwinter Blight event
Blizzard continues to stay true to its earlier commitment of refining the player experience and improving gameplay.