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Final Fantasy XVI Delayed By Almost Six Months Due To Covid-19
27.12.2021
The original plan was for Square Enix to make a big year-end announcement regarding Final Fantasy XVI. That’s not going to happen, and the game has been delayed by at least half a year. “When we last spoke, I promised I would have more information on Final Fantasy XVI sometime later in 2021,” wrote...
The Week In Games: The Last Week Of 2021
26.12.2021
Congrats, everyone! We made it. This horrible, awful year (filled with some pretty good games...) is nearly over. Now, I know that a new year doesn’t magically change anything. But at least we can all collectively look back at 2021 and say “Fuck off” together. Read more
11 Things Every New Nintendo Switch Owner Should Try Or Consider
25.12.2021
So you just got a Nintendo Switch. Lucky you! Or maybe you got one for someone else and want to help them make the most of it. How kind! In either case, here are some good things to know after you open up everyone’s favorite portable hybrid console.Read more
The Unique Artist Behind Bomberman's Catchy Beats
25.12.2021
I’ve always had a thing for June Chikuma’s music, though it took me a while to realize it. Even today, I often find myself humming the “mantra” track from Faxanadu, the difficult, side-scrolling action-RPG for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Faxanadu resonated because it conveyed a fantasy world...
Japanese Tax Body Updates Crypto Guidelines for Staking and Lending, but Not NFTs
25.12.2021
Japan’s tax body – the National Tax Agency – has updated its crypto FAQs, addressing issues including staking and crypto lending. But the body has made no mention of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) or token airdrops – a sign that it does not currently consider NFT trading or airdrops taxable....
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FBI Collaborates With Citibank, Sony, Japanese Authorities to Seize $180 Million in Bitcoin
23.12.2021
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in collaboration with Citibank, Sony, and Japanese law enforcement, has taken action to “return more than $154 million in funds that were allegedly stolen from a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.” The U.S. Department...
Pokémon Twitch Streamer Stunned At Hitting Shiny Monster Jackpot
23.12.2021
It’s incredibly rare to encounter a Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. It’s even rarer to encounter two in a row in the same battle. Several thousand times rarer, in fact. But that’s exactly what happened to one Twitch streamer when he was least expecting it.Read more
Esports High School Opening In Japan Next Spring
23.12.2021
Do you like video games? Are you going to be a high school student in Japan? If you answered “yes” to both, have I got an academic institution for you. This April, as junior high school students across Japan enter high school, a new type of specialty institution will open its doors. Dubbed “Esport...
Thank Goodness, Japan Built Another Giant Gundam
23.12.2021
The whole has been shaken up by the global pandemic. Many things have changed, but one thing that has not is Japan is still building giant Gundams. Thank goodness for that. That latest one-to-one scale recreation is the RX-93FF ν (Nu) Gundam, a revamped version of the Nu Gundam everyone knows...
Ian Walker's Top Ten Games Of 2021
22.12.2021
Writing up a “Top X Games Of X Year” list is always a slog, but all the ups and downs of 2021—both personal and global—made it even harder. Frankly, there were points over the last 12 months where the last thing I wanted to do was sit down and play a video game.Read more
The Best RPGs Of 2021
22.12.2021
There was, I would argue, no genre-defining role-playing game this year, but there were still a hell of a lot of good ones. So many, in fact, that I had a hard time keeping this list from ballooning even larger than it already is. I tried my best, and even knocked off some of my personal favorites....
Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker Players Mourn Blocky Grapes
22.12.2021
Pour some pixelated wine out for Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker’s purple grapes. The latest update—Patch 6.01—has smoothed out their angular edges and made them far less blocky. In the Patch 6.01 notes, Square Enix noted the following under “Resolved Issues.”Read more
Retro Zelda Game Sells For Nearly $4,000 Thanks To Ramen Sticker
21.12.2021
A rare Famicom Disk System copy of the original The Legend of Zelda was recently purchased for thousands of dollars, all because the disk features a sticker with the name of a popular instant noodle brand.Read more
The Biggest Gaming Disappointments Of 2021
21.12.2021
Hell-year 2021 is almost over. It’s been a terrible year for more reasons than I can count. Pondering all the bad, disappointing, or just plain sad news that transpired within the video game industry alone is enough to make you want to jump into bed, hide under the covers, and binge on TikTok...
The Epic Games Store Is Giving Away Loop Hero And Other Great Games For Free
21.12.2021
In the modern gaming landscape it’s pretty easy to get away with not paying for games. In part that’s because the studios make free ones that are really, really good. But it’s also because deep-pocketed companies like Epic keep giving away even the paid ones. This year’s annual holiday sale on...
Ranking Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's New Character Introductions Over The Last 5 Years
20.12.2021
Game director Masahiro Sakurai has said there are no plans for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate sequel, despite claiming it might not totally end the series. Either way, we know Kingdom Hearts’ Sora was the crossover fighter’s last DLC, meaning no other newcomers are joining the roster....
The Long-Awaited Final Fantasy VII Remake Isn’t Running Great On PC
20.12.2021
The monkey’s paw curled hard on this one. Players have been waiting for the fantastic Final Fantasy VII Remake to hit PC for nearly two years now, but not like this. The PC version has stuttering issues and barely any settings options, despite a premium price tag of $70.Read more
Congratulations To George R.R. Martin On Completing A Blog Post About Elden Ring
20.12.2021
Having begun his work on From Software’s Elden Ring years ago, around 2017-18, A Song Of Ice And Fire author George R.R. Martin has now completed what may be his last piece of writing on the game, publishing a post on his personal blog.Read more
The Week In Games: A Mostly Quiet Winter Week
20.12.2021
As we enter the week of Christmas and get closer to the end of 2021, the release schedule has, as it always does this time of year, mostly evaporated. But that’s not a bad thing! In fact, this is often a great time to get caught up on some previous releases. Read more
Resident Evil Village And Metroid Dread Were The Most Completed Games In 2021
19.12.2021
Resident Evil Village is a great game! It’s easily one of my favorite games of 2021. But it’s also a game that can, at times, be scary or tricky to get through. So, I was surprised to see stats showing it as the most completed video game released in 2021. Read more