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The debates over the quality of Final Fantasy 16 have sometimes felt secondary to the debates over the eventual success of the game. Not only did some fans make a big deal out of Final Fantasy 16‘s reportedly low pre-order figures, but a lot of people have wondered what the game’s final sales figures would

Today, Blizzard announced that “Hardcore” realms are coming to the Classic WoW PTR servers starting on June 29. Though this is a big update for Classic WoW (a game that needs some good news), Hardcore WoW has actually been an unofficial part of the Classic WoW experience for quite some time. During that time, many

Of the many ways that Final Fantasy 16 differentiates itself from pretty much every other mainline Final Fantasy game, it’s the game’s dark medieval fantasy tones that have stuck with me most. Many have compared Final Fantasy 16 to Game of Thrones in terms of its tone, content, and themes and that’s a pretty fair

It’s only been out for less than a week, but Final Fantasy 16 is proving to be one of the most divisive games of 2023. Interestingly, many of the arguments people are currently having about the game are the same arguments people were having before Final Fantasy 16 was even released. Some gamers love the

Long cutscenes (and lots of them) have been kind of a Final Fantasy tradition for decades now. Learning to love this franchise often means learning to love putting the controller down from time to time and simply watching the story unfold. That being said, Final Fantasy 16‘s potentially record-setting total cutscene length may test even

The Final Fantasy series is one of the longest-running and most successful RPG franchises in video game history. Square Enix (originally Squaresoft) has produced 16 main entries, as well as countless remakes and spin-offs. Most Final Fantasy games are one-and-done adventures, as their stories end once the credits roll (unless they receive DLC or a

Back in February, I was lucky enough to attend a hands-on preview event for Final Fantasy 16. I left that event ready to tell everyone who was fretting over the game’s many changes to the Final Fantasy franchise formula that there was no need to worry. What I had just seen was one of the

Final Fantasy 16 doesn’t feature the build and skill tree systems that we’re used to seeing in most Final Fantasy games. Instead, you’ll be asked to choose between up to nine Eikon abilities spread across three Eikon slots. At first, choosing between those abilities feels like a simple and sometimes obvious process. Once more Eikon

Druids might be the best Endgame class in Diablo 4. Druids are also almost certainly the worst class to level in Diablo 4. Learning to love the former means learning to deal with the latter. That’s why we’re here. While these builds will help you get through the painful process of leveling a Druid, please

The recent Nintendo Direct delivered plenty of surprise announcements. Nobody could have predicted a Super Mario RPG remake or a new Detective Pikachu game, but nothing surprised audiences more than the reveal of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. To be frank, most gamers probably expected a Super Mario Odyssey sequel rather than another 2D Super Mario

For more than 35 years, the Final Fantasy series has been synonymous with video game RPGs. Originally conceived as Square’s last-ditch effort from a company that was on the verge of bankruptcy, Final Fantasy turned into a surprise hit, resulting in dozens of sequels and spin-offs over the years. Whether it’s epic storylines, constantly evolving

Much like Druids, Barbarians struggled during Diablo 4‘s betas. However, long-time Diablo fans knew that the class would find its way once the game really started to open up. Well, that’s exactly what happened. In fact, Barbarians have arguably been the most “nerfed” class in Diablo 4 since the game’s launch. Those recent alternations leave

When it comes to tabletop roleplaying games, Dungeons & Dragons is the biggest name in the industry. Much of the franchise’s success can be attributed to its rich settings and lore that provide an engaging backdrop for the adventures embarked on by players and storytellers alike. For decades, the Forgotten Realms have reigned as a

Druids were kind of a joke during the Diablo 4 betas. Arguably the most underpowered class at that time, Druid fans could only hope that full version of the game would unleash the class’ potential. As it turns out, that’s exactly what happened. Druids may very well be the most powerful Endgame class in Diablo

Rogues have quickly become my favorite class in Diablo 4. They’re quick, they’re powerful, and they can be built in various ways that are equally viable. At the moment, though, most Rogue builds typically emphasize either Trap, Melee, or Ranged-focused strategies. While some of those strategies are a touch better than others at the moment,

If you love the Xbox Series S but hate the console’s small storage space, the new Xbox Series S 1 TB may just be the console you’ve been waiting for. You’ll even be able to pre-order it starting right about now. Revealed during Xbox’s latest showcase, the Xbox Series S 1 TB is exactly what

While Call of Duty and its free-to-play battle royale spin-off Warzone have remained some of the most popular games on Twitch and other streaming platforms, a recent series of protests involving streamers Nickmercs, TimTheTatman, and others have raised questions about the future of Call of Duty streaming and some of that scene’s biggest names. While

Final Fantasy is widely regarded as the grandfather of modern turn-based RPG design philosophies (though its actual influence is slightly more complicated). However, the franchise has strayed further and further from these roots ever since Final Fantasy X. That’s not to say more recent entries are bad, but rather that they clearly going in a

While Cyberpunk 2077 is in a much-better place than it was at launch, the game is obviously still missing some major previously planned features. Fans added some of those features into the game via mods, but the core game is still short of a ton of promised content. Interestingly, it sounds like the Phantom Liberty

A true open-world Star Wars game has been a long time coming, but Ubisoft Massive finally seems set to deliver. Star Wars Outlaws sees players take on the role of charming scoundrel Kay Vess as she navigates the criminal underworld in the year between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi and attempts

Around the time of Diablo 4‘s release, I called Necromancers the worst class in the game for Endgame content. Well…that’s sadly probably still true. However, Necromancers remain both wildly popular and incredibly fun to play. They’re also perfectly viable in the Endgame if you work your way toward the best Necromancer Endgame builds. Much as

Summer Game Fest 2023 was a collection of ups and downs, but the award for the most ambitious stream arguably goes to the Xbox Games Showcase. Of course, the Xbox team almost doubled that event’s length with the Starfield Direct presentation, which focused on Xbox’s biggest upcoming exclusive. But as I watched that 45-minute Starfield

It’s already been such a big year for gaming, with the release of highly-anticipated sequels like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo 4, Street Fighter 6, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, but 2023 isn’t done just yet. There’s still plenty more on the way from the industry’s biggest studios, including some massive

It’s no secret that Starfield is Xbox’s big bet of 2023. Developed by Bethesda Game Studios, this new sci-fi RPG takes The Elder Scrolls and Fallout developer where it’s never gone before: space. The studio’s most ambitious title to date allows you to travel the galaxy on a completely customizable space ship, fight and board

Blizzard recently revealed that Sorcerers are Diablo 4‘s most popular class. It’s not hard to understand why. They’re a lot of fun to play, they’re quite powerful, and they can be built in a variety of interesting and viable ways. We’re obviously here to talk about that last aspect of the class today. While there

In 2019, Blizzard unveiled Diablo 4 to a surprisingly mixed reception. What should have been one of the biggest announcements in BlizzCon history was viewed through rolled eyes by franchise fans who were still seething over the reveal of Diablo Immortal at the previous year’s show. Well, the disappointment surrounding Diablo 4 hasn’t really gone

Loot is the lifeblood of Diablo 4. To stand a chance against the forces of hell, you need to equip the strongest weapons and armor you can find. Of course, you also have to wade through a literal rainbow of loot to find these items, but you can’t just cherry-pick the best. Even if you

While Diablo 4‘s Legendary gear often steals the show, Unique gear is actually the rarest class of items in the game. In fact, Unique gear is so rare that you could easily spend dozens of hours playing Diablo 4 without finding a single piece. However, there are many things you can do to increase your

Each of Diablo 4‘s five classes (Necromancer, Barbarian, Druid, Rogue, and Sorcerer) offer a worthwhile way to experience the game. Yes, some are more powerful than others, but the unique nature of each class’ playstyle makes it easy to argue for any of them when it comes to a “fun factor” debate. However, we now

Street Fighter is the brand that spring boarded the entire fighting game genre. While the first game fell under the radar, its sequel became an absolute phenomenon and inspired countless imitators and so many upgrades, sequels, and spinoffs. Afterwards, publisher Capcom released both a series of prequel games (Street Fighter Alpha) and a sequel game