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The Japanese version ofFinal Fantasy 16uses a rather weird name for Chocobos by referring to them as “horses,” with the game’s developers recently going on record to explain why that is. Their insights into the latest rendition of these iconic birds follow thelatest wave ofFinal Fantasy 16previews.Designed byManaseries creator Koichi Ishii,Chocobos have been part of theFinal Fantasyseriessince the early days of the long-running franchise. The originalFinal Fantasyfrom 1987 already featured a room with Chocobo-like statues, with their first proper appearance arriving a year later as part ofFinal Fantasy 2....

Summary FormerMass Effectdeveloper Mac Walters recently reflected on his decision to leave BioWare and form his own studio, including the success of 2021’sMass Effect Legendary Edition. Walters joined BioWare as a writer forthe East Asian-inspired RPGJade Empire, and went on to help craft the narrative of the studio’s highly successfulMass Effecttrilogy. He would then briefly serve as a narrative director forAnthem, before returning to theMass Effectuniverse for 2017’sMass Effect: Andromeda....

Summary AFortniteleaker revealed new augments coming in future Chapter 5 updates, including a storm upgrade, an elimination upgrade, an item grant, and a passive health upgrade. Augments are a gameplay mechanic introduced inFortnite’s Chapter 4, which give players various buffs as a match progresses. Chapter 5 introduced some significant changes to the popular battle royale, such as slowing down movement speeds. Although this change wasn’t received well at first,Fortniteintroduced additional tweaks to alleviate these new adjustments, likeslowing down the game’s storm circles....

Season 11 of the raunchy-but-loveable television showShamelesshas finally begun production on its final season after Covid-19 delays, meaning it’s time for fans to gear up to say goodbye to their favorite television family. Showtime introduced the Gallaghers, a dysfunctional family based in Southside Chicago, to American television in 2011. Based on an award-winning British series with the same name, it immediately gained a strong following. Here’s why after nine years of quality entertainment and unspeakable shenanigans,Shamelessstill stands as one of Showtime’s most popular and successful series....

Funimationhas announced that English simuldub releases of its popular anime series will be delayed due to the coronavirus. In a statement released by the compnay,Funimationstated that it is adjusting its dub-production schedule so that its employees can work from home. Simuldub production is being “paused” for the “remainder of the current and upcoming seasons,” and it stated that it will let fans know if that will change. A full list of the impacted Funimation shows can be found below, but arguably the highest profile delays will be forMy Hero AcademiaandBlack Clover....

One aspect of gaming that most people often overlook is a game’s title. Ideally, a title should be distinctive, memorable, and give an idea of what the game is ultimately about. Titles can be poetic, alliterative, catchy, descriptive, and much more. However, one common rule of thumb for titles, is that they should ultimately make sense within the context of the game in question. Related:Pokémon Evolutions That Don’t Make Sense This is not always the case, for whatever reason throughout the course of video game history publishers have insisted on a number of bewildering titles....

Most games often gloss over themoral implicationof the protagonist’s actions, no matter how dark or questionable they may be. Certain games, however, keep track of exactly what great or horrible things the player has done andchange the story based on their actions. In certain games, such choices even affect the appearance of the character, from extra scars or horns to a glow and a halo. Related:Best Villains In The Mass Effect Franchise Whether players are looking to try their hand on a villainous playthrough or do their best to save everyone they can, RPGs withmoral choices present an incredibly unique and engaging experience for those who enjoy choosing their own path....

Summary When it comes to the next game in theHogwarts Legacyfranchise, developer Avalanche has a solid foundation to build from. 2023’sHarry PotterRPG was a massive leap for the developer in terms of both technical achievement and game design, and audiences responded well to it. However, the game isn’t perfect, and as players speculate about potentialchanges in theHogwarts Legacysequel, it’s worth considering how Avalanche could alter, or potentially remove, one central feature of the game....

APokemonfan has created a piece of art that fuses the designs of Scizor and Porygon with incredibly cool results that would not be out of place in any of the games. With many works ofPokemonfusion art creating fascinating results, it’s always exciting to see what fans come up with next as far as what gets fused and how it comes out. Although Porygon is not featured in the roster forPokemon Scarlet and Violet, it and Scizor are long-standing parts of the series, with the latter being a Bug/Steel type while the former is classified as a Normal type despite being made out of artificial code....

June is a big month for gamers this year, as there are many highly anticipated titles coming out. Among these,Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apartis easily one of the most high profile. This game has been used for almost a year toshowcase the superior power of the PS5and the ways that developers can make use of its SSD, and soon players are going to get to experience all of that for themselves....

Summary John Wick Chapter 4hit new heights for the franchise, and while there are a number of amazing characters who turn up in the latest film, fans are already comparing them to the strength of previous opponents that have been dispatched by Wick throughout his previous cinematic adventures. The Baba Yaga has been plagued by a war against fellow members of the wide-spanning underground. While he sought to escape this life for so long, he has never been able to get out, and things have indeed been getting worse for him over the last few films....

When news broke thatKonamiwould be undergoing some internal restructuring, a lot of people jumped to the conclusion that this mean the company was quitting game development. This sparked a wave of optimism that maybeKonami would sell its properties, includingMetal Gear Solid,Castlevania, andSilent Hill, to other companies, which would mean new games for those franchises. This, of course, was a complete misconception and Konami itself had to clarify that itwasn’t shutting down its gaming division....

Quick Links For enthusiasts of theYakuzaandLike a Dragonseries, finishing each game opens up a new realm of possibilities. InLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the Premium Adventure mode becomes available once the main storyline wraps up, allowing players to explore and complete any content left unfinished after their first run-through. Players who opt to purchaseInfinite Wealth’s paid DLC Master Vacation Bundle gain entry to The Big Swell, an exclusive dungeon presenting a tougher challenge and alsoadditional difficulty settings available via New Game+, catering to those looking to replay the game on a higher difficulty....