Author: Joel

Square Enix has released a demo for the much-anticipated Final Fantasy XVI, allowing players to experience the opening section of the game. The demo, which includes a special “Eikonic Challenge” mode, offers a glimpse into the epic, dark fantasy world of Final Fantasy XVI ahead of its full release. The demo can be downloaded from the PlayStation Store, and save data from the demo can be carried over to the full version of the game. However, it’s worth noting that some content in the demo may vary from the final game, and it’s not possible to save or load game…

Details and pricing for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty were recently leaked ahead of the Xbox Game Showcase. The expansion, first announced on September 6, 2022, is scheduled for release in 2023, with pre-orders opening immediately after the showcase. Phantom Liberty promises to add a new dimension to the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, introducing a spy-thriller storyline set in a fresh area of Night City. Players will once again step into the shoes of V, the customizable mercenary, embarking on a mission of espionage and survival fraught with political power plays and shifting loyalties. The expansion will introduce new skills, weapons, and…

Fans of Bethesda’s upcoming game, Starfield, have a new reason to get excited. Microsoft is set to release a Starfield-inspired Xbox wireless controller and headset, with the launch date now confirmed for June 11, 2023, right after the Xbox Games Showcase 2023. Images of the Starfield-themed Xbox controller recently surfaced on the image-hosting site Imgur, sparking speculation among fans. While some believed the controller to be a fan-made customization, others pointed to specific details in the images as evidence of its official status. During an Xbox Era podcast, member K. Asante hinted at the existence of a Starfield-themed Xbox wireless…

In a move that has raised eyebrows among its player base, Capcom has quietly updated Street Fighter 6 on PC to include the controversial Denuvo DRM software. The change, which was made on May 30th, just three days ahead of the game’s release, can be seen listed on SteamDB. Denuvo’s software is infamous for hindering the gameplay experience on PCs, with a notable instance being its impact on the Capcom game, Resident Evil Village. The problem was eventually resolved when Denuvo was removed from the game in April of the current year. While the presence of Denuvo Anti-Tamper doesn’t bother…

Square Enix’s highly anticipated Final Fantasy XVI was originally planned to launch on both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. However, a recent report has revealed that the PS4 version of the game was eventually canceled. The development for Final Fantasy XVI began back in 2016, with Naoki Yoshida, renowned for his work on Final Fantasy XIV, acting as producer and Hiroshi Takai as the director. According to Yoshida, in an interview with Final Fantasy Reunion, the decision to cancel the PS4 version of the game was due to the additional 1-2 years of development that would have been required…

Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed series is gearing up for its thirteenth installment with the launch of Assaassin’s Creed Mirage, and new leaks suggest an October 12 release date. Japanese retailers have reportedly revealed this release date, although Ubisoft has not yet officially confirmed it. The game is being developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux and promises to bring a fresh approach to the iconic franchise. In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, players will take on the role of Basim Ibn Ishaq, a street-smart thief navigating through the bustling cityscape of ninth-century Baghdad. A series of events unfolds that leads Basim to join forces with the…

Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Tsushima has recently achieved a major sales milestone in Japan. The action-adventure game has reportedly sold over 1 million copies, making it one of the rare titles to reach this prestigious benchmark on the PlayStation 4. PlayStation Japan expressed its appreciation with a message: “Ghost of Tsushima” has achieved the prestigious milestone of 1,000,000 actual sales in Japan! We would like to thank all the users in Japan who have joined Jin Sakai and his friends in their adventures in Kamakura-era Japan. Set in the Kamakura era, Ghost of Tsushima offers players an immersive samurai…

According to a recent leak, the turn-based tactical role-playing game Front Mission 1st may be heading to PlayStation 4. A trophy list shared on Exophase, a database that tracks updates on the PlayStation servers, suggested the game’s arrival on the platform. Front Mission, developed by G-craft and published by Square, was first launched on the Super Famicom in 1995. As the inaugural game of the Front Mission series, it established the serialized storyline that explores the struggles of various characters and their interactions with mecha known as wanzers. The game has seen multiple re-releases over the years, each time earning…

Some new details have emerged for Assassin’s Creed Mirage that appear to reveal a lot of information about the game. This information comes from a French YouTuber and suggests an estimated release date of October 12, 2023, for the game, which can be pushed to November if necessary. Assassin’s Creed Mirage, originally written as a DLC for Valhalla, transformed into a standalone game as it developed more depth during its creation. The gameplay reportedly leans closer to Assassin’s Creed Origins, with an emphasis on gadgets and items during missions. The skill tree is said to be more compact, with about…

Rumors are swirling about the release of the highly anticipated eighth installment in the Forza Motorsport series. According to the gaming podcast “Defining Duke,” hosted by MrMattyPlays, fans of the acclaimed racing series can expect the new game to hit shelves in October 2023. If this speculation proves accurate, the game will closely trail the debut of Starfield, another anticipated title, set for release in September 2023. Forza Motorsport (2023) is being described as a reboot. It was first unveiled during Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase livestream on July 23, 2020. The announcement trailer didn’t specify a release date. However, it…