Summary A great deal of additional information and plot time is given to a lot of characters in the remakes ofFinal Fantasy 7compared to the original game. This allows characters to be explored more, and leaves a greater lasting impression in the hearts of the players — including from characters who crossed paths withCloud Strifeand were bested by him. Barret may give Clouda hard time, especially in the earlier parts ofFinal Fantasy 7, but it’s safe to say that he would pretty much give any newbie a hard time in the same way, and eventually he comes around to resepcting Cloud....

There are several exciting new anime thatwill grace the screen in Spring 2022. Most of them are comedy-based stories, likeSpyxFamilyorShikimori-san. But mixed in between all the comedy, romance, and Isekai, is one of the most exciting thriller and mystery anime of the year. Tomodachi Gameis an anime adaptation of Mikoto Yamaguchi and Yuki Sato’s manga of the same name. There are currently 19 tankōbon volumes ofTomodachi Gamethat have been published, so there is plenty of source material that the anime can use in this first season....

Guild Wars 2just revealed an awesome new NPC coming to the MMO for its Extra Life Game Day event. The star of this year’s Game Day event inGuild Wars 2will be April, an NPC hand-crafted by a real-life champion associated with the Children’s Miracle Network. April Arellano is a 10-year-old girl who has faced deathly illnesses and has come out on top every time. Conquering pneumonia, septic shock, and gangrene, April beat overwhelming odds and survived nonetheless, and was named as one of the CMN National Champions for 2022....

Nothing comes from a bubble. Even the most original designs have something as their source of inspiration. Sometimes it’s really obvious, likeGame of Thronesfollowing inLord of the Rings’ footsteps andLord of the Ringsfollowing Richard Wagner’s music and Norse mythology. Other times, it’s harder to see the connection. RELATED:The Witcher: The Best Monsters Inspired by Folklore The same goes forvideo games. More often than not, some characters follow noticeable tropes, like the pretty boy heroes in classic RPGs, the stoic martial arts men in old fighting games, or the wacky, furry animals in platform games....

Sometimes it’s the atmosphere, defined by an air of refinement combined with a certain eeriness, like a haunting in a palace. Sometimes it’s the characters' style, with their characteristic black clothing, lace, leather, or silver ankh necklaces. Sometimes it’s the plot, surrounding stories of moral decay, or people slipping off sanity’s edge, even as they fight to keep their grip. Everyone’s definition of what makes ananime gothicis different, but the best ones manage to stand out no matter what....

Pokemon Legends Arceus, the franchise’s first step into a quasi-open-world, is quickly approaching its late January 2022 launch date. With just over a month before arrival, The Pokemon Company is growing more comfortable sharing gameplay details aboutPokemon Legends Arceus. The latest example comes in the form of a short trailer shared on Twitter. The trailer providesPokemonfans a brief look at what seasons will look like inPokemon Legends Arceus, as well as different weather conditions....

Babysitting is a perfect scenario for a horror story. After putting the kids to bed, the main character is pretty much alone in a house in the dark, which feels like a great setting for something terrifying to happen. They also have the added stress and fear of wanting to protect the little ones who they are looking after, which adds to the feeling of misery. Sometimes the child characters are also part of the action, especially if they have an evil babysitter or, in the case of one famous horror movie, they have a creepy doll that kills the person who is watching them for the evening....

Many games use solitude in gameplay to evoke different feelings based on the game genre. Some use solitude to create fear and unease, while other games can use it for a sense of peace and relaxation. Solitude can also be used as a key narrative device to encourage players to question why they are alone in the game and what they seek to learn as a result. RELATED:Best Games That Are Easy To Get Into It can also be used as a way to avoid distraction and give the player a chance to explore and take risks at their own leisure, without needing to worry about protecting another NPC....

Summary A recentGenshin Impactleak has revealed new quality-of-life features coming to the game in version 4.3 next month. EveryGenshin Impactupdate adds some significant quality-of-life featuresbased on player feedback, making it easier to manage inventory, complete endgame content, and navigate the seven regions of Teyvat. There are also several UI updates that optimize menu display and help players track for freebies. A couple of months ago,Genshin Impactintroduced a brand-new region called Fontaine, which brought with it a number of quality-of-life changes that make Travelers' lives easier....

The utilization of a variety of class types along with branching skill trees ensures thatDiablo 4will offer players a chance to flex their creativity when it comes to their character builds. One of the more underwhelming classes that players got their hands on duringDiablo 4’s closed and open beta periods is the Druid, with Blizzard themselves acknowledging that the class is intended to be better in the late-game and requires significant player investment....

Between impressive mounts, cute minions, personalized titles,and flashy character portraits,Final Fantasy 14players face no shortage of collectibles to personalize their characters and display their achievements. One such collectible that has caught many players' eyes is the Gabriel Alpha mount, a robotic mech that transforms between a bipedal mode while on the ground and an aircraft mode while flying in the air. Although the mount may be coveted, players can expect to face a lengthy loot box grind in order to obtain it for themselves....

AnOverwatch 2fan artist has taken inspiration from an official Kiriko image and decked the character out in original skins based off the piece. As one of the three new characters made available during the launch ofOverwatch 2, Kiriko, along with Sojourn and Junker Queen, falls behind the game’s other characters when it comes to their library of skins. This has inspired the fan base to see what they could come up with themselves....

There are a lot of differences between theScott Pilgrimbooks and its film and game adaptations. This stands to reason as there are six volumes crammed into a single movie and the same for a rather short game. The general overview of the film is that a lot of backstory from the books are gone. RELATED:The 10 Best Ubisoft Games Of All Time (According To Metacritic) The movie instead focuses on fighting the Seven Evil Exes....