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, […]
When it comes to Square Enix’s experimental Mana series, you’ll find no shortage of arguments over which entry is the best of the bunch. However, if there is one game that managed to achieve a cult following among Mana fans, it’s Trials of Mana. Now, a...
Final Fantasy XVI release on PC could be imminent, judging from some recent findings. Following the release of the latest NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready driver, which introduced support for soon-to-be-released games such as Hunt: Showdown 1896, it was discovered that the new release also features a game driver profile for Square Enix's latest main entry in the series. With the inclusion of the game's profile, there's little doubt that the game's release shouldn't be too far off in the future. Final Fantasy XVI's imminent release on PC shouldn't come as a surprise for those who have been following the game, […]
With the release of the new Dawntrail expansion for Square Enix’s MMO Final Fantasy XIV, the hunt is on. By that I meant literally hunts, a series of side activities that task players with tracking down and defeating progressively more difficult enemie...
This week, Destiny 2 maker Bungie was hit by massive layoffs, leaving the future of the company’s popular looter shooter in some doubt and spurring waves of criticism of its CEO, who remains at the studio. We also saw streamer Dr Disrespect once again ...
Few games evoke retro gaming nostalgia quite like Secret of Mana. Released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, this Squaresoft action-RPG is likely to have been the first RPG for many Western gamers. s. Secret of Mana begged to be a me...
This week I received a surprise gift from a friend. It was a single card for the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game. Specifically it is for Ysayle, my favorite character from Final Fantasy XIV. Before receiving it I knew the Final Fantasy Trading Card Gam...
Yesterday, July 30, Final Fantasy XIV received its first big patch since the release of the Dawntrail expansion. While the introduction of the new Savage raids is a source of excitement for the community, the biggest point of contention is the long lis...
Today, Square Enix announced the availability of a Visions of Mana demo on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series S|X. Console users can get the demo from the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store, while PC users may download it via Steam or Microsoft Store. The Visions of Mana demo allows fans to experience some story, battles, and exploration. However, the developers clarified that some content has been changed for the demo. Moreover, progress will not carry over to the full game. Still, if you play the demo and then purchase the game, you will obtain the following items […]
Earlier this year, Square Enix announced a new line of action figures to celebrate the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The designs harken back to how the characters looked in the original 1997 PlayStation game, and the figures themselves begin sh...
The Dragon Quest series is facing some unexpected challenges posed by more realistic graphics, according to the series' creator Yuji Horii. Speaking with Denfaminicogamer, as translated by Automaton, the popular RPG series creator talked about some unexpected challenges for the franchise posed by more realistic graphics. As now character models have become more expressive and detailed, having a silent protagonist, or "symbolic protagonist," as Horii-san calls it, who allows players to be the main character of the story has become more difficult. With more realistic and detailed graphics, a character that just stands there will look like an idiot. The […]
When jumping into Final Fantasy XIV for the first time, you will probably come across words like Roles, Classes, and Jobs. You might not have much of an idea of what they mean. But their differences are important to understanding and thriving in this g...
Looking to take your first steps into Square Enix’s acclaimed and newly expanded MMO, Final Fantasy 14? We’ve got you covered with some great beginner guides. We’ve also got tips for Palworld, Once Human, and The First Descendant, as well as recommenda...
When it comes to Square Enix’s experimental Mana series, you’ll find no shortage of arguments over which entry is the best of the bunch. However, if there is one game that managed to achieve a cult following among Mana fans, it’s Trials of Mana. Now, a...
Final Fantasy XVI release on PC could be imminent, judging from some recent findings. Following the release of the latest NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready driver, which introduced support for soon-to-be-released games such as Hunt: Showdown 1896, it was discovered that the new release also features a game driver profile for Square Enix's latest main entry in the series. With the inclusion of the game's profile, there's little doubt that the game's release shouldn't be too far off in the future. Final Fantasy XVI's imminent release on PC shouldn't come as a surprise for those who have been following the game, […]
With the release of the new Dawntrail expansion for Square Enix’s MMO Final Fantasy XIV, the hunt is on. By that I meant literally hunts, a series of side activities that task players with tracking down and defeating progressively more difficult enemie...
This week, Destiny 2 maker Bungie was hit by massive layoffs, leaving the future of the company’s popular looter shooter in some doubt and spurring waves of criticism of its CEO, who remains at the studio. We also saw streamer Dr Disrespect once again ...
Few games evoke retro gaming nostalgia quite like Secret of Mana. Released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, this Squaresoft action-RPG is likely to have been the first RPG for many Western gamers. s. Secret of Mana begged to be a me...
This week I received a surprise gift from a friend. It was a single card for the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game. Specifically it is for Ysayle, my favorite character from Final Fantasy XIV. Before receiving it I knew the Final Fantasy Trading Card Gam...
Yesterday, July 30, Final Fantasy XIV received its first big patch since the release of the Dawntrail expansion. While the introduction of the new Savage raids is a source of excitement for the community, the biggest point of contention is the long lis...
Today, Square Enix announced the availability of a Visions of Mana demo on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series S|X. Console users can get the demo from the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store, while PC users may download it via Steam or Microsoft Store. The Visions of Mana demo allows fans to experience some story, battles, and exploration. However, the developers clarified that some content has been changed for the demo. Moreover, progress will not carry over to the full game. Still, if you play the demo and then purchase the game, you will obtain the following items […]
Earlier this year, Square Enix announced a new line of action figures to celebrate the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The designs harken back to how the characters looked in the original 1997 PlayStation game, and the figures themselves begin sh...
The Dragon Quest series is facing some unexpected challenges posed by more realistic graphics, according to the series' creator Yuji Horii. Speaking with Denfaminicogamer, as translated by Automaton, the popular RPG series creator talked about some unexpected challenges for the franchise posed by more realistic graphics. As now character models have become more expressive and detailed, having a silent protagonist, or "symbolic protagonist," as Horii-san calls it, who allows players to be the main character of the story has become more difficult. With more realistic and detailed graphics, a character that just stands there will look like an idiot. The […]
When jumping into Final Fantasy XIV for the first time, you will probably come across words like Roles, Classes, and Jobs. You might not have much of an idea of what they mean. But their differences are important to understanding and thriving in this g...
Looking to take your first steps into Square Enix’s acclaimed and newly expanded MMO, Final Fantasy 14? We’ve got you covered with some great beginner guides. We’ve also got tips for Palworld, Once Human, and The First Descendant, as well as recommenda...