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Kotaku Thursday, November 10, 2022 5:40 PM
    

Marvel Snap's boss, Ben Brode, recently sat down and talked shop about the popular free-to-play card game. He revealed a few decks he's currently playing—one of them being a nasty piece of work that likely annoys many players—and said who his favorite character in the game is. It's Mysterio aka Jake Gyllenhaal in the

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Kotaku Thursday, November 10, 2022 5:05 PM
    

So, you've got this solid idea for a Lego set based on Nintendo's popular action-adventure franchise The Legend of Zelda. You fine-tune the project and submit it to Lego Ideas, a section of the company's website where fans share their own proposals for new sets, but…wait, hold on. Your idea just got rejected, with The…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 10, 2022 4:35 PM
    

Netflix just released a new trailer for Dragon Age: Absolution, which is a six-episode animated show about a magical heist made in collaboration with BioWare. I criticized the last trailer for being generically bland. The new trailer is a significant improvement over what Netflix had originally shown. If you're a…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 10, 2022 4:10 PM
    

In between attempting to post through being tarred and feathered for transforming Twitter into the world's silliest pay-to-win, Elon Musk is being asked to pay royalties to a manga artist after posting a popular anime meme.

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Kotaku Thursday, November 10, 2022 2:40 PM
    

If I was playing a video game this year, odds were high that I was also dealing with some sort of crafting system. Sometimes I was fighting off zombies in a large open world. Or killing monsters and bandits in God of War Ragnarök. Or fighting bad guys on the mean streets of Gotham City as Batgirl. Once I was just

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Kotaku Thursday, November 10, 2022 2:20 PM
    

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Kotaku Thursday, November 10, 2022 2:10 PM
    

God Of War Ragnarök's $200 Collector's Edition comes in a gold embossed box, with a 16-inch replica of Norse god Thor's Mjölnir hammer, a set of engraved dwarven dice, downloadable cosmetics, and more. That "and more" ideally will suck out some of the sting if you, like other buyers have reported, open up your $200…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:40 PM
    

In less than a week, Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 will massively overhaul the Warzone experience. There are a ton of changes and updates coming to CoD's spin on the battle royale formula. The update contains the same core BR experience, but adds a ton of interesting twists that'll surely shake some things up.

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Kotaku Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:00 PM
    

The more I play Marvel Snap, the more dickish I become with my deck builds. Hate me, because I keep leaning toward those cards that mess with the opponent over and above winning a location. And hate me most, because after all the fun of playing cards like Scorpion, Killmonger and Hobgoblin, my favorite moment comes…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 10, 2022 12:10 PM
    

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried spent the last year on a victory tour. The "crypto kingpin" held court at Bloomberg's Crypto Summit over the summer and was crowned as a mega donor savior to Democrats in the midterm elections. His company even gloated about him playing League of Legends during high-level meetings with…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:50 AM
    

In a November 9 blog, as part of a stuffed first season, Call of Duty announced that it was introducing a pliable battle pass system to both Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0, a huge deviation from Call of Duty's norm.

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PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 5:40 PM
     Call of Duty: Warzone 2 system requirements

Call of Duty: Warzone 2 system requirements won't be a far cry from Modern Warfare 2 since the sequel is built on the same IW 9.0 engine. Fortunately, that means the minimum and recommended specs are pretty tame, but it's possible that the vast open battlefield and large lobbies might put a little more strain on your gaming PC.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 5:11 PM
     Warhammer 40k: Darktide's Inquisitor explains her mission

If you've played the Warhammer 40k: Darktide beta (or read my excited impressions from my hands-on demo during Summer Games Fest), you already know that it's a brutal first-person co-op game about spelunking through the metallic depths below a massive Imperium hive city and rooting out the forces of Chaos. In the latest trailer, we meet the Warhammer 40k: Darktide inquisitor who'll be calling the shots, and she explains a little about what's at stake.

RELATED LINKS: Darktide reveal trailer, Darktide release date, Warhammer: Darktide writer interview

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 3:17 PM
     Dragon Age: Absolution release date revealed in new trailer

We'll be getting our first dose of new Dragon Age early next month. A new trailer for Netflix's Dragon Age: Absolution reveals that the animated series will debut December 9, and introduces us to the cast of characters we'll be following in this new adventure based on the beloved series of RPG games.

RELATED LINKS: Dragon Age: Inquisition system requirements

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:30 PM
     Victoria 3 patch 1.1 will fix one of its most annoying issues

Grand strategy game Victoria 3 has been out for a couple of weeks now, and while running a nation through the turbulent 19th century is a lot of fun, players have run into some rough edges and bugs. Game director Martin Anward has published a new dev diary that goes through some changes coming with update 1.1, which he says the team aims to have out before the end of the year, and it addresses one of my chief annoyances with the game.

RELATED LINKS: Victoria 3 release date, The best grand strategy games on PC, The best strategy games on PC

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:20 PM
     Starfield persuasion system explained

What is the new Starfield persuasion system? First teased in March 2022, players were very briefly introduced to the all-new dialogue minigame in the space game. Starfield's game director, Todd Howard, spoke of it as "it feels like you're having a conversation where you're actually trying to persuade somebody of something."

Then not much else was said about this intriguing new way of conversing with the NPCs in this RPG game. Luckily, Todd has since expanded on the Starfield persuasion system, giving fans a first-look at how it will work, what it'll cost you, and the mechanics behind persuading characters in the game to join up with your way of thinking. Let's take a look.

RELATED LINKS: Starfield release date, Starfield ship design, Starfield Game Pass

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:24 PM
     Disney Dreamlight Valley bug has Scrooge's shop understocked

Disney Dreamlight Valley players will be very familiar with the sight of Scrooge's shop, as the McDuck emporium is one of the best places to stock up on Disney Dreamlight Valley items in the life sim game. The shop features several display stands and window displays that offer up a random selection of goodies to buy with your in-game gold, with all manner of clothing and furniture on offer. However, some fans of the management game have been finding the shop a little understocked of late.

RELATED LINKS: Best Disney games, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide, Best life sims

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 12:33 PM
     Best Warzone 2 SMGs

The best Warzone 2 SMGs are a versatile group of weapons, able to fill in as a solid secondary when paired with one of the best Warzone 2 sniper rifles, or as a primary if you're the type of player who enjoys getting up close and personal. The best Warzone 2 SMG is currently the Fennec 45. This is thanks to its absurd rate of fire, meaning you'll never be caught short when an enemy is near. For when you want to extend the range of your SMG, there's the FSS Hurricane, perfect when coupled with a long-range option like the best Warzone 2 RAAL MG loadout.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 12:32 PM
     Battlefield 2042 will go free to play for a week to start Season 3

The Battlefield-curious will have a chance to play Battlefield 2042 free next month. The FPS game is gearing up for the launch of Season 3 (probably coming in the last week of November), and Steam players can try it out for free from December 1-5.

RELATED LINKS: Battlefield 2042 review, Best multiplayer games on PC, Best FPS games on PC

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 12:30 PM
     Best Warzone 2 loadout drop: top classes for Season 1

The best Warzone 2 loadout drops have been officially confirmed in the battle royale game, giving players access to their custom setups built in Modern Warfare 2. When the devs first revealed Warzone 2 back in September, players weren't able to acquire entire loadouts from 'The Shop', Warzone's new buy stations. Instead, the shop featured the option to purchase custom weapons for a flat fee, but this decision has been reverted and loadout drops are back once more.

Warzone 2 loadout drops contain both primary and secondary weapons, tactical and lethal equipment, as well as a perk package. Using Modern Warfare 2's create-a-class system, you can utilise your favourite loadouts on Al Mazrah. Once you call in a loadout drop, you need to keep an eye out for any flankers who may be on the lookout to take your hard earned reward.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 12:12 PM
     Marauders update teased in major patch for hardcore FPS game

Small Impact Games is set to release the first Marauders update, Ace, for its alternate history dieselpunk FPS game in December. The developer reports that its Escape from Tarkov inspired looter shooter has seen players take on an average of one million raids per day since the game launched on Steam Early Access in October - with lone wolf players making up 59% of that number. The multiplayer game's first patch is now live, introducing two new weapons along with a number of quality of life improvements.

RELATED LINKS: Marauders alpha impressions, The best survival games on PC, The best space games on PC

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 12:13 PM
     Best Black Friday PC gaming deals at Best Buy in 2022

It's that time of year again, and before you know it, everyone will be scrambling to get the best Black Friday PC gaming deals at Best Buy. As usual, we've made it our job to make your life a little easier and as the Best Buy Black Friday deals start popping up throughout November, we'll be listing all the best ones right here.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 12:25 PM
     Sims 4 CC adds vast array of diverse hair options, and it's about time

If you're looking for a Sims 4 CC that lets you customise your life game personas in a way that's more representative of your culture, creator Sheabuttyr has you covered with a vast array of new hairstyles that are perfect for black sims.

RELATED LINKS: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, Play The Sims 4

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:55 AM
     Best Warzone 2 guns: the top weapons for Season 1

Want to get your hands on the best Warzone 2 guns? If you're trying to increase your odds of winning the battle royale game, the easiest thing to do is to take a look at our guns list and add some of these weapons to your best Warzone 2 loadout drops. While you could rely entirely on floor loot and drops from enemies, you will have an easier time taking down rival players using weapons you've had the chance to practice with.

Warzone 2 features the same arsenal from Modern Warfare 2, meaning your favourite guns from the multiplayer modes can be used on Al Mazrah. With over 50 different weapons to pick from at launch, we're going to highlight what makes the best guns in Warzone 2 stand out from the rest of the competition. Here are the best Warzone 2 guns, including an optimised loadout for most weapons and some analysis on how to use them on the battlefield.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:49 AM
     Genshin Impact event Fungus Frenzy is giving away Dori for free

The new Genshin Impact event, Fabulous Fungus Frenzy, will give Dori away for free as a reward for completing certain challenges. HoYoverse is also offering up Primogems, a Crown of Insight, talent books, Mora, level-up books, enhancement materials, and more. The anime game's event goes live today and will last until November 28, which gives players about two and a half weeks to earn all of the prizes.

RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:48 AM
     Is there Warzone 2 crossplay?

Wondering if there is Warzone 2 crossplay? Chances are that, if you've played a few rounds of Modern Warfare 2 with others who are using PlayStation or Xbox consoles, you'll also want to know if your buddies can join you for a few rounds of the upcoming battle royale game.

And if there does happen to be Warzone 2 crossplay, what about cross-platform progression? Will you be able to keep all of the gear they've unlocked when moving from console to PC, or do you need to grind all over again just to get all of the best Warzone 2 loadouts and their attachments?

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:37 AM
     Modern Warfare 2 Shoot the Ship playlist maps and modes

The Modern Warfare 2 Shoot the Ship playlist comes to the multiplayer game alongside the season 1 release date. Bringing back old favourites Shoot House and Shipment, the playlist includes a range of fan-favourite game modes set exclusively in the two maps. However, they won't be quite as you remember, as they've been reimagined for this FPS game.

There are already a huge number of Modern Warfare 2 maps to get to grips with, but there's no denying that CoD fans always want more, particularly when it comes to classic maps or call-backs to previous games. Modern Warfare 2 Shoot the Ship II gives us exactly that, so here's what we know about the new playlist.

RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:00 PM
     The best PC games November 2022

What are the best PC games available today? From triple-A world-beaters like GTA V to enchanting indie releases such as Rocket League, these classics are the biggest Steam games you can buy.

Finding the best PC games is no easy task. There are, you may have noticed, quite a lot of them. From Steam games to… all those other platforms you love so much, there has never been more choice available to the discerning PC gamer.

RELATED LINKS: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:07 AM
     Modern Warfare 2 ranked play release date speculation

Modern Warfare 2 ranked play has been confirmed in a first for the Infinity Ward developed series of CoD games, coming to the multiplayer game sometime in 2023. Despite the Modern Warfare 2 campaign only recently having been released, fans have already been clamouring for more, with ranked play top of their list of demands.

Treyarch Studios has confirmed that they'll be bringing ranked play to the Modern Warfare series for the first time in Modern Warfare 2, having themselves developed the popular FPS game mode for other CoD games including Vanguard. So, in preparation, swat up on the best loadouts, rank up to max level, and read up on everything we know about Modern Warfare 2 ranked play.

RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps

PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:05 AM
     Stardew-like RPG Kynseed by ex-Fable devs set to leave Early Access

Kynseed, an intergenerational Stardew Valley-inspired RPG game from a group of former Fable developers, is ready to leave Early Access. After first launching in Early Access in 2018, the official Kynseed release date is now set for December 6.

RELATED LINKS: Kynseed Early Access, The best games like Stardew Valley, Best farming games

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 10, 2022 4:08 PM
    

I've been eagerly anticipating Pepper Grinder since I saw a series of tweets with GIFs several years ago. It's a pixel platformer in which the protagonist, Pepper, has a drill which she uses to plow through scenery, and a grappling hook for all the moments when she's not underground. It's now been officially announced with Devolver as publisher and there's a reveal trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 10, 2022 3:46 PM
    

Real-time tactics games have had a resurgence over the past five years, and that can be almost entirely credited to Shadow Tactics: Blades Of The Shogun. It's a gorgeous Commandos-style stealth-and-stab 'em up set during Edo period Japan. It's also currently free via the Epic Games Store.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 10, 2022 3:23 PM
    

Two Point Hospital allowed for modding via the Steam Workshop, but it only extended as far as being able to add wallpapers, rugs and a handful of other graphocs. Two Point Studios announced today that they have grander plans for their collegiate follow-up Two Point Campus. They're working on adding modding to the game, and it will include being able to add and amend in-game items.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 10, 2022 3:06 PM
    

Prison Architect continues to expand. Just a short while since the arrival of the undead comes the "Future Tech Pack". It adds a set of new technology with which to surveil and track your inmates, as well as robot dogs. You'll find a trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 10, 2022 12:00 PM
    

It's easy to place Dark Souls 2 in your crosshairs and take aim at its differences. Its map doesn't intertwine like Dark Souls 1 or 3. Lots of bosses do that thing where they summon in some mates and it's quite annoying. The atmosphere lacked that magic glaze. And yet, its quirks and frustrations make it one of my favourites.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:44 AM
    

I toyed around with this intro a lot, because I didn't want to start with a super pessimistic bang. But, for lack of a nicer way to put it, I'll simply say things are looking pretty scary out there, huh? Capitalism is failing, the economy is crumbling, and normal people have nothing left to give. It's something I've been thinking about a lot lately, but I don't really talk about it. I keep it all inside, like a microwave holding a ball of tin foil while it spins on full power.

At least, that was the case until I played Citizen Sleeper. It's a rather simple RPG inspired by tabletop roleplaying games, giving you a limited number of action dice that you can spend each day to receive consequences. Mechanically, it doesn't stretch much further than those actions and consequences, meaning I can instead focus on connecting with characters. In its simplicity, I found a cathartic way to process my thoughts on lots of scary stuff happening in our actual world. I also realised that Starfield, the big space game looming on the horizon which I was previously pretty excited about, just doesn't seem appealing anymore.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:32 AM
    

Lunistice is a 3D platformer inspired by the PSX/Sega Saturn era, but its high-speed movement reminds me of Sonic's 3D adventures, in a good way. Out today on PC and Switch, it was originally developed by solo dev A Grumpy Fox as a small 30-day project, but it quickly ballooned into something larger. It's now been over a year since A Grumpy Fox first started work on the game, but I think you can agree from the announcement trailer below, it's been time well spent.

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Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 4:05 PM
     There is a new favorite Holmes in town.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 4:04 PM
     A classic tri-jet and a relevant airport arrive for MSFS.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 2:34 PM
     This God of War Ragnarok cosplay portraying Sindri will amaze you.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 2:29 PM
     Shoot House blasts its way back to CoD: MW2 when Season 1 launches next week.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 2:17 PM
     See what the day one patch will add to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:56 PM
     Keanu Reeves can still rock a suit.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:41 PM
     Battlefield 2042's content won't end with Season 4.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:37 PM
     The nominees for Game of the Year are set to be announced this Monday.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:30 PM
     Absolution is upon us.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 1:11 PM
     GTA Online has some great new rewards this week.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 12:27 PM
     Toss a coin to your Netflix...

Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:44 AM
     We're looking forward to watching The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:18 AM
     Yes, you can pet the cats in Forspoken.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:13 AM
     A new Christmas Carol comes just in time for the holidays.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 11:07 AM
     Studio Ghibli is teasing a collaboration with Lucasfilm.

Siliconera Thursday, November 10, 2022 4:00 PM
    

There are tons of Final Fantasy games out there. Mainline ones tell different stories over the years. Spin-offs continue storylines and act as crossovers. Sometimes you see character cameos in basketball games or board games. Mobile titles shut down. It's a lot to keep track of! Especially since Square Enix tends to port and remaster things.

So, to help provide an informative resource, here's Siliconera's big list of Final Fantasy games you should know exist (or existed).

How to play all Final Fantasy games in order FFVI

How to Play Final Fantasy Mainline Games Officially

Okay. First of all, here's how you can find all of the Final Fantasy mainline games on modern platforms. It's actually easy to play all of them!

  • Final Fantasy (GBA, NES, PS1, PSP, PC, Mobile, MSX2, Wonderswan Color)
  • Final Fantasy II (NES, PS1, PSP, PC, Mobile, Wonderswan Color)
  • Final Fantasy III (FC, DS, PSP, PC, Mobile) - There is also an Ouya version that is gone for good.
  • Final Fantasy IV (DS, GBA, PS1, PSP, SNES, PC, Mobile, Wonderswan Color)
  • Final Fantasy V (GBA, PS1, SFC, PC, Mobile)
  • Final Fantasy VI (GBA, PS1, SNES, PC, Mobile)
  • Final Fantasy VII (PS1, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC, Mobile)
  • Final Fantasy VIII (PS1, Remastered version on the PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC, Mobile)
  • Final Fantasy IX (PS1, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC, Mobile)
  • Final Fantasy X (PS2, PS3, PS4, Switch, Vita, Xbox One, PC, Mobile)
  • Final Fantasy XI (PC)
  • Final Fantasy XII (PS2, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC)
  • Final Fantasy XIII (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) - It is also mobile in Japan
  • Final Fantasy XIV (PS4, PS5, PC)
  • Final Fantasy XV (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - There's also a Stadia version, but Stadia will die on January 18, 2023.

Also, Final Fantasy XVI will appear on the PS5 in 2023. It also seems like it will appear on other platforms after the exclusivity arrangement expires.

How to play all Final Fantasy games in order Itadaki Street

Important Final Fantasy Spin-offs Worth Checking Out

There are a lot of games with the Final Fantasy moniker slapped onto them. Some sort of connect to the main series? Others do their own thing! All are valid.

  • Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII (PSP, Reunion is heading to the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC)
  • Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII (PS2)
  • Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy (PSP)
  • Dissidia Final Fantasy (PSP)
  • Dissidia Final Fantasy NT (PS4, PC)
  • Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia (Mobile)
  • Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special (PS2)
  • Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable (PSP)
  • Final Fantasy: 4 Heroes of Light (DS)
  • Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (PSP, PC, Mobile) - The WiiWare and mobile versions are gone.
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4, PS5, PC) - Given the nature of the game, it fits better here than with the mainline installments.
  • Final Fantasy X-2 (PS2, PS3, PS4, Switch, Vita, Xbox One, PC)
  • Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings (DS)
  • Final Fantasy XIII-2 (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) - This also showed up on mobile in Japan
  • Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition (PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Mobile) - Honestly, it's a retelling of the main game, but since it omits stuff maybe it fits better here.
  • Final Fantasy Brave Exvius (Mobile)
  • Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (GameCube, Remastered version on PS4, Switch, and Mobile)
  • Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers (Wii)
  • Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (DS, Wii)
  • Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (DS)
  • Final Fantasy Dimensions II (Mobile)
  • Final Fantasy Explorers (3DS)
  • Final Fantasy Mystic Quest (SNES)
  • Final Fantasy Tactics (PS1, PSP, Mobile)
  • Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (GBA)
  • Final Fantasy Tactics Advance A2: Grimoire of the Rift (DS)
  • Final Fantasy Type-0 (PS4, PSP, XBox One, PC)
  • Itadaki Street: Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary (PS4, Vita)
  • Itadaki Street DS (DS)
  • A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV (PS4)
  • Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (PS3, Xbox 360, PC)
  • Mario Hoops 3-on-3 (DS)
  • Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV (PSVR)
  • Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC)
  • Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (3DS, Mobile)
  • Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call (3DS)
  • War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius (Mobile)
  • World of Final Fantasy (PS4, Switch, Vita, Xbox One, PC)

And yes, the Final Fantasy Legend games aren't there. Those are SaGa games. Go check them out in Collection of SaGa: Final Fantasy Legend on the Switch. (Also, The Final Fantasy Adventure game is a SaGa title too, and it's in Collection of Mana on the Switch.)

There are a number of Chocobo games too, ranging from roguelikes to sugoroku board games and racing titles. Since there are so much, they'd deserve their own article (eventually).

How to play all Final Fantasy games in order

Final Fantasy Games That are Delisted or Otherwise Nearly Impossible to Play Officially

There are a lot of Final Fantasy games that are just plain gone. These were mostly mobile titles that ran their course. Which means "officially," you can't get and play them anymore.

  • Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII (Mobile) - Completely gone, which makes sense since it launched in 2004. Should be back in some way in Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis
  • Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode: Final Fantasy VII (Mobile) - Gone as of 2018.
  • Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Mobile (Mobile) - Kicked the bucket in Japan in 2018.
  • Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier (Mobile) - Perhaps a bit premature, but it will be out of here as of January 11, 2023.
  • Final Fantasy VII G-Bike (Mobile) - Killed off in Japan in 2015
  • Final Fantasy VII Snowboarding (Mobile) - Dead in Japan as of 2018.
  • Final Fantasy Agito (Mobile) - Ended its Japanese run in 2015
  • Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (Mobile) - Died in North America in 2014 and Japan in 2020.
  • Final Fantasy Artniks (Mobile) - Dead
  • Final Fantasy Artniks Dive (Mobile) - Super Dead
  • Final Fantasy Awakening (Mobile) - Wiped out as of 2020.
  • Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord (Wii) - We didn't deserve WiiWare.
  • Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King (Wii) - Pour one out for WiiWare.
  • Final Fantasy Dimensions (Mobile) - Dead as of 2018
  • Final Fantasy Grandmasters (Mobile) - Only appeared in Japan until 2019.
  • Final Fantasy Record Keeper (Mobile) - Died worldwide in September 2022.
  • Final Fantasy Tactics S (Mobile) - Stopped running in Japan as of 2014
  • Final Fantasy: Unlimited with U (Mobile, PC) - Given this launched in 2002 on phones and 2003 on PCs in Japan, you had to expect it's gone.
  • Final Fantasy World Wide Words (Mobile) - Typed its last words in Japan in 2016.
  • Justice Monsters Five (Mobile) - Gone as of 2017
  • King's Knight: Wrath of the Dark Dragon (Mobile) - Kaput as of 2018
  • Mobius Final Fantasy (Mobile, PC) - Gone as of 2020.
  • Pictlogica Final Fantasy (Mobile, 3DS) - This nonogram game is dead on Japanese mobile devices, and is unable to be gotten from the Japanese 3DS eShop as of March 27, 2023.

The post The Big List of Final Fantasy Games You Should Know appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Thursday, November 10, 2022 3:00 PM
    

MegaHouse's Bleach Yoruichi Figure Will Return in August

MegaHouse is bringing its G.E.M. series Bleach Yoruichi Shihouin figure back. This is the one that features her wearing her Anti-Hierro Armor. The pre-orders are already live on Premium Bandai in Japan. She's expected to reappear in August 2023. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]

This version of Yoruichi is identical to the one that appeared in May 2021. It stands at 200mm, which is over seven and a half inches tall. The price is different this time around, though. Premium Bandai is selling her for 19,800円 (~$140). The original release costed 13,800円 (~$97).

Here are photos of the Yoruichi figure. It shows how it looks with both with and without her cat.
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MegaHouse sells multiple Bleach figure lines. One of Rangiku Matsumoto is also a part of this same G.E.M. series. There is also a Orihime Inoue figure included in its Gals collection.

As for the anime, the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is currently running. People can find it streaming on places like Hulu. The English dub is now immediately available as well. It features a new actor playing Yasutora "Chad" Sado.

MegaHouse's G.E.M. series Bleach Yoruichi Shihouin figure will appear in Japan in August 2023. Premium Bandai is taking pre-orders for it now. Those will close sometime in January 2023.

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Gundam Witch Mercury Novel

The GundamInfo website uploaded an official English-language translation of the Gundam Witch from Mercury prologue novel. You can read it at immediately.

Titled Cradle Planet, the tale is tagged as a novel, but is more of a short story in terms of length. Ichiro Okouchi, screenwriter for the anime, wrote it. Okouchi also contributed to series like Turn A Gundam, Azumanga Daioh, RahXephon, Code Geass, Valvrave the Liberator, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, Heavy Obect, Devilman Crybaby, and SK8 The Infinity. Eriko Sugita translated the Gundam Witch from Mercury prologue novel into English from its original Japanese.

The story takes place after the prologue anime episode that aired before the series premiered. You'll need to watch it to get necessary context.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGW2JRxWUU

The novel begins when protagonist Suletta Mercury and her mother moved to Mercury after the events of the prologue episode. The story is written not from Suletta's perspective, but from that of Gundam Aerial, Suletta's mobile suit. In the series proper, Suletta often refers to Aerial as a member of her own family, and the story illustrates why. Aerial seems to be intelligent. Aerial sees Suletta as her own sister. The Gundam Witch From Mercury prologue novel details Aerial's perspective as Suletta decides to attend the Asticassia School of Technology, despite being unaware of their mother's plans to use her children to get revenge on those who wronged them.

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury airs on various streaming services and the GundamInfo YouTube channel.

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