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In this new tale, the future rulers of the three nations that govern Fódlan cross paths with Shez – a mercenary on a mission and the protagonist of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Shez is on a quest for answers after suffering a brutal…

Beat ‘em ups have been hit and miss for me. Going back to classic ones they are old, clunky, and frustrating as hell to play. Newer ones can be better but the graphical style can sometimes interfere with easily seeing how to interact with…

Samsung has collaborated with Stranger Things for their latest ad for the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The short film leverages the advanced Nightography camera features of the Galaxy S22 Ultra.  The video is part of Samsung’s ongoing…

Fall Guys is free for everyone at last. Not only that, but the chaotic jellybean fight is now on more consoles. You can nab it on Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S | X, PS4, PS5 and the Epic Games Store. All this while boasting its…

I have played racing games for many years, but have always done it with a controller. I wouldn’t say I am a master, but I would say I suck. Smashing my way through Gran Turismos since GT2, crashing into walls in Forza, I love ‘em, but I…

With Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge having already dropped, June is already a massive month. If somehow that isn't your jam, well Xbox Game Pass has a few other treats on board. How about the quirky Omori, or Naraka:…

SteelSeries, has announced the launch of its newest additions to the Apex line of keyboards. The Apex Pro Mini and Apex Pro Mini Wireless keyboards! https://youtu.be/L555LXpfvcE These little beasts are smaller, faster, and highly…

Final Fantasy VII had a 25th Anniversary celebration last week. You can see the full video below showing new merch and more, but I am in it for the games. With our slice of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII…