Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida has shared much news at PAX East. To begin with, during the panel held last Friday, we learned a lot about the upcoming Rising Tide DLC, which drops on April 18 for PlayStation 5 and adds a new area, ally, and the Leviathan Eikon. Speaking to MMORPG.com at the Boston convention, Yoshida-san also gave a preview of the performance of the upcoming PC version of Final Fantasy XVI. As for you having better performance on a PC than PS5, If you have a very high end PC, you probably will get better graphical fidelity […]
Final Fantasy XVI won't take much longer to release on PC, according to what the game's producer said in a new interview. Speaking with Famitsu, Producer Naoki Yoshida commented on the PC version of the game, saying that development is proceeding smoothly, although there's still some optimization work to be made to the game's version that supports the two DLC expansions. While he couldn't confirm a release window, Yoshida-san said that we won't have to wait for a year for the game, and it will likely be released shortly after its official announcement, as he thinks long marketing cycles are […]
We’ve known since before Final Fantasy XVI was released that it would eventually be coming to PC, but Square Enix has remained rather cagey about when PS5 exclusivity might end. Well, in a new interview with Game Informer, FF16 producer Naoki Yoshida gave his most direct answer yet about the PC port of the game, indicating it may not be far off. "In terms of where we are in development currently, we're trying to figure out the final stages of optimization right now. When we can release the PC version might be dependent on that – the system requirements and […]
Square Enix announced that the second DLC for Final Fantasy XVI, The Rising Tide, will be unveiled at a PAX East 2024 panel scheduled to take place at the Albatross Theatre on Friday, March 22, at 8:30 AM Pacific Time or 11:30 AM Eastern Time. Producer Naoki Yoshida, DLC Director Takeo Kujiraoka, and Localization Director Michael-Christopher Koji Fox will be on stage to talk about The Rising Tide. The panel will also be streamed on the official Twitch channel of the convention, allowing everyone to check it out comfortably from home. The Final Fantasy XVI DLCs were announced at The […]
Square Enix is planning a major internal restructure of its game development system, as reported by Bloomberg Japan. The news came directly from Representative Director and President Takashi Kiryu, who spoke at the financial results briefing for analysts held on Monday. We are reviewing from scratch what the organizational structure is to materialize the contents of the pipeline and what is best. We will announce it at least this spring. The goal is to improve the game quality as well as the profit margins of Square Enix titles. Among various tweaks, the Japanese publisher plans to introduce a new checking […]
Nothing has been decided regarding Final Fantasy XVII yet, but there's a very good chance it will be a very different game from its predecessor, judging from some recent statements. Speaking in a new episode of the Game Maker's Notebook podcast, Naoki Yoshida, producer of both the fourteenth and sixteenth entries in the series by Square Enix, was asked about the next entry in the series. Being on the board of directors, Yoshi-P couldn't really comment on the game, but he did say that nothing has been decided on it yet. Having had the chance to work on two entries […]
The annual Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival is in full swing in Japan, and during the event’s opening keynote, the curtain was fully pulled back on the upcoming Dawntrail update. The fifth major expansion for Square Enix’s MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail will take players to a new tropical island region and offer a full visual revamp and much more. Coming out of the FF14 Fan Festival, we got a look at Dawntrail’s Pictomancer job that allows you to cast spells and summon creatures with a magic paintbrush, as well as the Female Hrothgar race, new city Solution Nine, and […]
2023 has been a great year for gaming in general, but if there's one genre that marked the past twelve months, it is the roleplaying game genre. Despite many being sequels to established franchises like Baldur's Gate, Diablo, and Final Fantasy, they moved both the genre and the series they belong to forward, showing that there are still many interesting stories to tell in their universes. Picking just five games was as difficult as rolling a natural 20, but ultimately, the choices were made, and the skill check passed. Here are the best roleplaying games released in 2023. Also in […]
While it initially seemed like Final Fantasy XVI wouldn’t get any DLC, this week at The Game Awards it was announced the game will be getting a pair of story expansions, with the first, entitled “Echoes of the Fallen,” being available right now! Echoes of the Fallen offers up a new dungeon to tackle, bosses to fight, and a variety of gear to collect, which begs the question – is it possible to miss any of it? The core Final Fantasy XVI did indeed have some sidequests and rewards you could miss out on, so does the same hold true with Echoes of […]
While it initially seemed like Final Fantasy XVI wouldn’t get any DLC, this week at The Game Awards it was announced the game will be getting a pair of story expansions, with the first, entitled “Echoes of the Fallen,” being available right now! In addition to a new dungeon to explore and bosses to fight, Echoes of the Fallen includes a variety of new gear, including a series of six new “Fallen Bit” accessories. These are some of the most useful accessories in the game, and you’ll need to grab all of them to unlock the “Bit Fit” trophy. It is possible to […]
Final Fantasy XVI, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth are all timed PlayStation exclusives, but they may never make it to Xbox, as exclusivity for Square Enix titles is apparently going to get worse in the future. On the ResetERA forums, Head on the Block, who was previously known as I'm a Hero Too and provided correct information regarding a variety of Japanese titles, recently commented on the PlayStation, and Square Enix exclusivity deals, saying they are about to get much, much worse. While it is unlikely the insider may be referring to a possible acquisition of […]
While it initially seemed like Final Fantasy XVI wouldn’t get any DLC, this week at The Game Awards it was announced the game will be getting a pair of story expansions, with the first, entitled “Echoes of the Fallen,” being available right now! But how does one play this new DLC? It isn’t a simple matter of just hopping into the new content from the main menu, there are some pre-requisites. Also, how leveled up should your party be before you take on this new challenge? Don’t worry, we have the answers for you… Warning: The following article may contain […]
Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida has shared much news at PAX East. To begin with, during the panel held last Friday, we learned a lot about the upcoming Rising Tide DLC, which drops on April 18 for PlayStation 5 and adds a new area, ally, and the Leviathan Eikon. Speaking to MMORPG.com at the Boston convention, Yoshida-san also gave a preview of the performance of the upcoming PC version of Final Fantasy XVI. As for you having better performance on a PC than PS5, If you have a very high end PC, you probably will get better graphical fidelity […]
Final Fantasy XVI won't take much longer to release on PC, according to what the game's producer said in a new interview. Speaking with Famitsu, Producer Naoki Yoshida commented on the PC version of the game, saying that development is proceeding smoothly, although there's still some optimization work to be made to the game's version that supports the two DLC expansions. While he couldn't confirm a release window, Yoshida-san said that we won't have to wait for a year for the game, and it will likely be released shortly after its official announcement, as he thinks long marketing cycles are […]
We’ve known since before Final Fantasy XVI was released that it would eventually be coming to PC, but Square Enix has remained rather cagey about when PS5 exclusivity might end. Well, in a new interview with Game Informer, FF16 producer Naoki Yoshida gave his most direct answer yet about the PC port of the game, indicating it may not be far off. "In terms of where we are in development currently, we're trying to figure out the final stages of optimization right now. When we can release the PC version might be dependent on that – the system requirements and […]
Square Enix announced that the second DLC for Final Fantasy XVI, The Rising Tide, will be unveiled at a PAX East 2024 panel scheduled to take place at the Albatross Theatre on Friday, March 22, at 8:30 AM Pacific Time or 11:30 AM Eastern Time. Producer Naoki Yoshida, DLC Director Takeo Kujiraoka, and Localization Director Michael-Christopher Koji Fox will be on stage to talk about The Rising Tide. The panel will also be streamed on the official Twitch channel of the convention, allowing everyone to check it out comfortably from home. The Final Fantasy XVI DLCs were announced at The […]
Square Enix is planning a major internal restructure of its game development system, as reported by Bloomberg Japan. The news came directly from Representative Director and President Takashi Kiryu, who spoke at the financial results briefing for analysts held on Monday. We are reviewing from scratch what the organizational structure is to materialize the contents of the pipeline and what is best. We will announce it at least this spring. The goal is to improve the game quality as well as the profit margins of Square Enix titles. Among various tweaks, the Japanese publisher plans to introduce a new checking […]
Nothing has been decided regarding Final Fantasy XVII yet, but there's a very good chance it will be a very different game from its predecessor, judging from some recent statements. Speaking in a new episode of the Game Maker's Notebook podcast, Naoki Yoshida, producer of both the fourteenth and sixteenth entries in the series by Square Enix, was asked about the next entry in the series. Being on the board of directors, Yoshi-P couldn't really comment on the game, but he did say that nothing has been decided on it yet. Having had the chance to work on two entries […]
The annual Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival is in full swing in Japan, and during the event’s opening keynote, the curtain was fully pulled back on the upcoming Dawntrail update. The fifth major expansion for Square Enix’s MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail will take players to a new tropical island region and offer a full visual revamp and much more. Coming out of the FF14 Fan Festival, we got a look at Dawntrail’s Pictomancer job that allows you to cast spells and summon creatures with a magic paintbrush, as well as the Female Hrothgar race, new city Solution Nine, and […]
2023 has been a great year for gaming in general, but if there's one genre that marked the past twelve months, it is the roleplaying game genre. Despite many being sequels to established franchises like Baldur's Gate, Diablo, and Final Fantasy, they moved both the genre and the series they belong to forward, showing that there are still many interesting stories to tell in their universes. Picking just five games was as difficult as rolling a natural 20, but ultimately, the choices were made, and the skill check passed. Here are the best roleplaying games released in 2023. Also in […]
While it initially seemed like Final Fantasy XVI wouldn’t get any DLC, this week at The Game Awards it was announced the game will be getting a pair of story expansions, with the first, entitled “Echoes of the Fallen,” being available right now! Echoes of the Fallen offers up a new dungeon to tackle, bosses to fight, and a variety of gear to collect, which begs the question – is it possible to miss any of it? The core Final Fantasy XVI did indeed have some sidequests and rewards you could miss out on, so does the same hold true with Echoes of […]
While it initially seemed like Final Fantasy XVI wouldn’t get any DLC, this week at The Game Awards it was announced the game will be getting a pair of story expansions, with the first, entitled “Echoes of the Fallen,” being available right now! In addition to a new dungeon to explore and bosses to fight, Echoes of the Fallen includes a variety of new gear, including a series of six new “Fallen Bit” accessories. These are some of the most useful accessories in the game, and you’ll need to grab all of them to unlock the “Bit Fit” trophy. It is possible to […]
Final Fantasy XVI, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth are all timed PlayStation exclusives, but they may never make it to Xbox, as exclusivity for Square Enix titles is apparently going to get worse in the future. On the ResetERA forums, Head on the Block, who was previously known as I'm a Hero Too and provided correct information regarding a variety of Japanese titles, recently commented on the PlayStation, and Square Enix exclusivity deals, saying they are about to get much, much worse. While it is unlikely the insider may be referring to a possible acquisition of […]
While it initially seemed like Final Fantasy XVI wouldn’t get any DLC, this week at The Game Awards it was announced the game will be getting a pair of story expansions, with the first, entitled “Echoes of the Fallen,” being available right now! But how does one play this new DLC? It isn’t a simple matter of just hopping into the new content from the main menu, there are some pre-requisites. Also, how leveled up should your party be before you take on this new challenge? Don’t worry, we have the answers for you… Warning: The following article may contain […]