Dragon Quest 12 Has Already Broken One Franchise Tradition

Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fatehas already made history for the franchise, but not exactly in a positive way. The venerable RPG series has already seen several firsts throughout its long history, with several games having something that make them distinct from the rest. Despite not even coming out yet,Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fatealready has a record for the series that it can call its own, and it’s one that may be hard to surpass in the near future due to its nature....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 599 words · Jeffrey Rios

Every Planet in the Borderlands Universe Explained

TheBorderlandsseries is full of interesting characters and unique enemies. Players can enjoy a fun interaction with theinnuendo loving Mad Moxxibefore getting into an intense fight with a deadly Skag, with the series excelling when it comes to its characters and gameplay. While players got to spend plenty of time on Pandora, seeing several areas from all across the globe, it is no longer the only playable planet in the series....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Marcus Bauer

Fan Creates Smash Ultimate-styled Renders of Halo's Master Chief

Super Smash Bros. Ultimatehas one of the largest rosters in any fighting game, as it is made up of many different fighters from Nintendo and other third party companies. One highly requested addition to the cast is Master Chief from Microsoft’sHaloseries. Despite fans and even former composer Martin O’Donnel wanting Chief to finish the fight in Smash, the likelihood of that happening is at an all-time low. Regardless, one fan decided to create a render of Master Chief in the same style and aesthetic ofSuper Smash Bros....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Jeremy Donaldson

Final Fantasy 14: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Viera

Final Fantasy XIVis Square Enix’s MMORPG that originally launched in 2010; after being negatively received on release, a new team was brought in and it was re-released in 2013 under theA Realm Rebornbanner. The game has since gone on to become a massive success, being nominated for and winning multiple awards, as well as releasing several expansions. RELATED:10 MMORPGs With The Coolest Customization Options, Ranked The game boasts one of the best character customization options for players that any MMO has to offer, and with the additional races that have been added via expansions, there are now even more ways to perfect your personal character....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1192 words · Michael Carr

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Review

Square Enix could have gotten away with simply giving the originalFinal Fantasy 7a fresh coat of paint and calling it a day, but its vision is much bigger and bolder than most video game remakes. Deciding to greatly expand upon the original adventure, Square Enix has split theFinal Fantasy 7remake project into three distinct games, starting with 2020’sFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, whichretold the Midgar storyand threw in some risky plot twists for good measure....

July 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1364 words · Mary James

Fire Emblem Engage's Emblem Interactions Leave Lots of Fan Service on the Cutting Room Floor

Spoilers for Fire Emblem Engage aheadFire Emblem Engageis a substantial departure from the political intrigue of Intelligent Systems' prior release in the series,Three Houses. Not only doesEngageemploy a single storyline relying on “good versus evil” tropes, it also harkens back to older entries with mechanics like the weapon triangle using a unique new “Break” system. The game is explicitly about the franchise’s history, centering a quest to collect 12 Emblem Rings based on previous protagonists who help the new cast in battle....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Alexandra Fitzgerald

Fortnite Could Be Getting Doctor Who Skins

FortniteandDoctor Whofans alike have been buzzing with excitement following a report that the iconic BBC sci-fi drama could be incorporated into the popular game. According to the leaker, who frequently reports onFortnitecontent before its release,Doctor Whoskins and other items could soon be available in the game. While this isn’t the first timeDoctor WhoandFortnitehave been linked, it’s the most thorough report yet suggesting that The Doctor is on his way. The partnership is expected to coincide with the 60th-anniversary special of the show in November 2023....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · David White

God of War 2: Will [SPOILER] be Friend or Foe?

Throughout theGod of Warseries, Kratos comes across a great number of enemies but very few friends by comparison. Indeed, the former slave war general and right hand man of Ares, the god of war in Greek mythos, has rarely interacted with people or gods who he wasn’t intending on killing or using. His path inGod of Warwas a brutal and destructive one, which resulted in the deaths of his mortal family, his family of gods, and the annihilation of Greece....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Michael Perez

How Avengers 5 Can Move Away From The Kang Storyline

Summary Marvel’sAvengers 5,initially teased at San Diego Comic-Con asAvengers: The Kang Dynasty,was almost certainly a guaranteed title, after the whopping success of the mega-successful superhero franchise. Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios would surely want to repeat that success for an epic blockbuster series that has become just as synonymous with escapism and pop culture asStar Wars.But with the casting of Jonathan Majors as Marvel’s next big bad Kang, Marvel has seen some heavy controversy as real-life issues revolving around Majors threaten to bring down this seemingly once unstoppable epic tent-pole....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1150 words · Julie House

Immortals of Aveum: How to Open the Temple of Aristeya's Doors

Immortals of Aveumoffers players a truly immersive first-person experience. The story is centered around Jak, a young man who discovers that he can wield a powerful form of magic. While the narrative progresses, he must use his unexpected magical gifts to both defeat his enemies and sometimes to solve challenging puzzles. RELATED:Immortals Of Aveum: How To Open Chests Behind Green Doors Though the solutions to most of the puzzles inImmortals of Aveumare pretty easy to find, there are several that will likely leave players scratching their heads....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Garrett May

Infinity Ward Acknowledges Call of Duty: Warzone Tavorsk District Building Bug

Call of Duty: Warzonehas been a wildly successful entry into the Battle Royale genre for Activision and developer Infinity Ward, asthe game has been topping chartsand growing a strong playerbase. With the release of Season 3 content for the game however, a few bugs have popped up, causing players some grief. In the games-as-service model, the constant updates and rebalancing of items breathes new life into a game, giving players a new challenge to seek out new ways to win with different loadouts....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Kelly Mata

Interview: Farsiders Dev Talks Action RPGs, Collecting Cards, and More

Farsidersis an upcoming isometric action RPG that uses a collectible card system to unlock passive and active skills, along with elemental-based talent trees that afford players plenty of build variety across myriad playstyles. With such an intriguing feature set and a visually striking Cyberpunk-meets-Arthurian Legend setting, it’s no surprise that the Thaiindie gamesurpassed its Kickstarter goal in under 24 hours. Game Rant sat down withFarsidersdeveloper Tanakom Viphavaphanichwho weighed in on the game’s features, the challenges the team faced during development, and what’s next forFarsidersafter it releases....

July 10, 2025 · 14 min · 2819 words · Jason Rodriguez

Interview: Microsoft's Head of Cloud Gaming James Gwertzman Talks Past, Present, and Future of Gaming Tech

Game Rant recently conducted an interview with James Gwertzman, the head of cloud gaming at Microsoft. Gwertzman was a fountain of knowledge and insight, providing a wealth of information on cloud computing, cloud services, andthings to come in the games industry. From the future of machine learning to the history of cloud services, Gwertzman gave us a lot to think about. Considering the success of his company, PlayFab, after its acquisition by Microsoft, he’s probably right in most of his prognostications too....

July 10, 2025 · 15 min · 3120 words · Linda Rivera