Many suspected a newFinal Fantasytitle was to be unveiled by Square Enix during the PS5 reveal event. While Square Enix did show up, Luminous Studios’Project Athiawas shown off instead, a completely different project in a new universe.Project Athiaand Luminous is mostly staffed by formerFinal Fantasy 15developers, while Square Enix’s internal studio develops the mainlineFinal Fantasygames. AsFinal Fantasy 15’s extended universe has wrapped up its long development, many are wondering what’s in store for the sixteenth entry in the historical JRPG franchise....

Summary In a recent interview with the former President of SIE Worldwide Studios Shohei Yoshida,Final Fantasy 16producer Naoki Yoshida stated that younger developers should head a potentialFinal Fantasy 17over the old guard. Though the interview touched upon the development ofFinal Fantasy 16, Naoki Yoshida said that nothing has been decided as far as the franchise’s future goes. The interview came out astheFinal Fantasyseries geared up for a busy 2024release schedule, with Yoshida and Creative Business Unit 3 (CBU3) at the helm of two titles....

One of the most exciting yet risky aspects of football management inFootball Managerand real life is the act of buying and selling players. A handful of smart purchases and sales can completely revitalize a team, while a run of bad decisions in the market can hinder a team for years to come and ultimately cost the manager their job. Although many managers in real life are starting to have less of a say in their team’s transfers,Football Manager 22still gives the person in charge full control....

The Autumn season brings with it crisp air, blustery winds, and apple cider. However, the thing that people tend to love most about the season is the foliage, when the green chlorophyll in trees’ leaves recede, and they start to fall and be carried by the winds, in the trees’ preparation for the long, cold winter. RELATED:Best Autumn Settings In Games Even when the leaves start to thin a little, a few video games feature settings that capture the spirit of Autumn....

The Islands’ Stirring Strings challenge is similar to theMisty Hills, Foggy Vales domainone except for a few major differencesthat players can find while playing the Summertime Odyssey Event inGenshin Impact2.8. For example, Kaedehara Kazuha’s challenge is split to three parts, whereas Xinyan’s is only one part. The Islands' Stirring Strings is all about creating music, enjoying the melodies, and feeling the rhythm, as all the charactersgo through Xinyan’s mirageand find out more about the Rock ‘n’ Roll Musician....

Ghost of Tsushima: Legends' newTale of Iyoraid only released two days ago, and yet there’s already a group of players capable of beating itsraid boss, Iyo, in under ten minutes. It usually takes a lot of coordination to take down a raid boss, as they’re typically the culmination of all their raid’s mechanics and more, so the fact that some players are already finding ways to speedrun Iyo is certainly impressive....

Harry Potter: Wizards Unitefans are in the middle an action-packed summer that is full ofnew features and tons of events. The Knight Bus and the S.O.S. training have added some entirely new aspects to the mobile AR game that make both day-to-day play and events a lot more thrilling. Although life has returned to a new normal in many states and countries, the mobile AR experience is still optimizing its monthly events for remote play to allow players to participate in a way that makes them feel safe if necessary....

Being noted as one of the most imaginative minds in the video game industry,Hideo Kojimais a man who values creativity and artistic outputs, particularly movies and music. As the director of such popular hits as theMetal Gear Solidfranchise,Death Stranding, and the sadly short-livedP.T.,Kojima has recently declared that he will keep creatinguntil his brain loses its “creative powers.” One other thing that the developer is keen on is in-game photo modes, which have made their way to many games....

Horizon Zero DawnandHorizon Forbidden Westare both heavily driven by their characters. As Aloy travels around post-apocalyptic North America, she develops powerful bonds with members of just about every tribe, and in both games, those bonds make it possible for her to overcome the odds against enormous threats in the end. However, Guerrilla Games' work to get fans attached to keyHorizoncharacters results in some sad moments alongside the triumphant ones. Rost’s death at the start ofHorizon Zero Dawnis one example, as is another major death inHorizon Forbidden West,which may establish a pattern in this RPG series....

Guerrilla Games has released a lengthy behind-the-scenes trailer forHorizon: Forbidden Westthat showcases its cast of actors as they discuss some of the details that went in to bringing their characters to life. The trailer focuses on six actors who will be heavily featured in the upcomingHorizon Zero Dawnsequeland, although it doesn’t go into much detail about the story other than what’s already been seen in other trailers, the seven-minute video highlights one thing that ties all the characters together: Aloy....

At some point in the coming year,Hollow Knightfans hope to finally see the release of their anticipated sequel. Initially pitched as character DLC for the rival Hornet in the game’s Kickstarter, Team Cherry ended up realizing that its ambitions for her campaign were getting too large. Thus,Hollow Knight: Silksongwas spun off into its own project.Hollow Knightis already bursting with content, so the community was very receptive to the idea of a full sequel....

Injustice 2and its predecessor are among the most accessible fighting games in the genre. The games are a brutal dream come true for fans of DC comic books and those who love the idea of pitting the likes of The Flash against Wonder Woman or Superman against Batman. As a game developed by the same studio that created theMortal Kombatseries,Injustice 2is perfect for players who are put off by more complex fighters likeStreet FighterandGuilty Gear....

Jennifer Hale has been a princess, a space commander, an announcer, a superhero, a Jedi, and so much more. While fans may not be able to recognize her in person, Jennifer Hale’s voice is distinct and found in a ton of places that fans may not even realize. She’s done on-camera work but has mainly focused on voice acting roles, lending her voice to some of the most iconic video game characters ever....