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  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Release Date, Gameplay, Trailer, Story, and More

    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Release Date, Gameplay, Trailer, Story, and More

    A new version of  “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth” is coming soon. Fans can look forward to playing this updated version of the old 1997 RPG by Square Enix.

    After escaping the crowded and controlling city of Midgar in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Cloud and his friends are now heading to more peaceful places. They want to protect the planet from environmental problems and stop the bad guy, Sephiroth. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the next part of their adventure.

    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth looks really nice and has modern graphics. It keeps using a mix of real-time action and other stuff for fighting, which is different from the old game.

    But it still feels like the old game. They’ve also changed Cloud’s story, so we’re curious to see where it goes. People think it might be one of the best RPGs of 2024. Keep reading to find out more about the game, like trailers.

    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Release Date

    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming out on the PS5 at the beginning of 2024 and it will require two discs. At first, Square Enix planned to release it in 2023, but they changed their minds and decided to release it a bit later. They didn’t say why, but maybe they did it so that another game called Final Fantasy XVI could get more attention.

    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PS5
    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PS5

    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Platforms

    Right now, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will be on PlayStation 5. Before, they first put Final Fantasy VII Remake on PlayStation 4 and didn’t let it be on other game systems for a year. The game before it came out on PC in 2021, so it might happen the same way with Rebirth, where it comes out on PC after it’s been on PS5 for a while.

    Final Fantasy 7 Pre-Order

    You can now order the game in advance from Best Buys, Amazon, and Target. GameStop and the PlayStation store also have information about the game, but you can’t order it from there just yet.

    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Gameplay

    Right now, there’s just one trailer that shows how the game “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth” will be played. It helps us understand what the new version of the game will be like. In the video, we can see parts of the story, like Zack helping Cloud before the main events of the game, and Cloud and Sephiroth in a scene from the past in Nibelheim.

    In the new version of the game, you can now play Red XIII and Yuffie. The special team moves from Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intermission are back, and you can use them with different characters in your party. Plus, you can explore the open world. Check it out below!

    The Final Fantasy 7 Twitter account shared some exciting news about the game. They said that you can work together with your party members in new ways. This might mean they’re adding more cool team attacks like the ones we saw in the Intermission DLC for the PS5.

    In the Remake and the Intermission DLC, there are fun activities like breaking boxes and playing mini-games at Fort Condor. It’s possible we might also get to do things like breeding and racing chocobos in the upcoming Rebirth expansion.

    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Trailer

    A new trailer was shown at a big gaming event called E3 2023’s Summer Game Fest. The video was more than three minutes long and was really exciting. It gave us a sneak peek into the next part of the game’s story and also showed us some interesting parts of the game world outside of a place called Midgar.

    The trailer showed that in the new game “Rebirth,” you can play as the cool dog, Red XIII. It also had a fancy scene from Tifa’s past that fans of “Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core” will recognize.

    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Story

    When it comes to the story of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, we don’t have a lot of information. If it was just a straightforward remake, we would have a better idea of what’s going to happen in the story.

    However, Final Fantasy 7 Remake did follow the original story in many ways, but there were some important changes that could make the plot go in a different direction.

    Regardless, in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, we’ll be leaving the big, chaotic city of Midgar and traveling through beautiful forests and eerie wastelands.

    In the game Final Fantasy 7 Remake, there are these spooky creatures called The Whispers. They really want to make sure everything in the game happens just like it did in the original version of Final Fantasy 7.

    But in a blog post, one of the game’s directors, Motomu Toriyama, said that these ghostly troublemakers won’t be successful in keeping everything the same this time.

    “As it says at the end of the game ‘The Unknown Journey Will Continue’, and Cloud and his friends will be on that journey for a while yet,” says co-director Motomu Toriyama in the last part of Square Enix’s FF7 Remake blog series. “From here on in the Whispers cannot act to maintain the destined timeline, so fans can look forward to seeing what kind of future awaits the team.”

    When Final Fantasy 7 Remake had the Whispers defeated, it was a smart choice by Toriyama for the story. We know that in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, some new characters will be joining Cloud’s team. We’ve already seen Yuffie and the cool dog Red XIII in a trailer, but there might be more surprises coming.

    This is especially interesting because Zack is back in the story. Endo said that Cloud and his friends will work together even more closely than before, but we don’t know exactly what that will look like in the game.

  • Genshin Impact 4.0 Spiral Abyss Chart Shows Most Liked Characters

    Genshin Impact 4.0 Spiral Abyss Chart Shows Most Liked Characters

    There’s a chart for Genshin Impact that tells us which characters are liked the most in the Fontaine version of the Spiral Abyss. When the game gets updated, some characters become more popular, and others become less popular.

    This happens because new characters join the game, and people like to try them out. Also, when the game’s story moves to a new place, characters from that place become more popular among players.

    The Spiral Abyss in Genshin Impact is like a big tower with 12 levels. Each level has different monsters for players to fight. It’s like a special place where players can go to get cool rewards like Primogems and Mora.

    Before going in, players can see what monsters they’ll have to fight on each level and make a plan to win. With the 4.0 update, Genshin Impact added new enemies and bosses from a place called the Fontaine region to the Spiral Abyss.

    They also changed the special powers players get on each level. For example, on the highest level, players now get better at using elemental attacks, and their elemental attacks do more damage.

    A person on Reddit named soapz231 made a picture that tells us which characters are liked the most in a game called Genshin Impact.

    4.0 New Abyss Usage Rate (9/1 – 9/15)
    byu/soapz231 inGenshin_Impact

    In this special part of the game called the Spiral Abyss, Yelan, Bennett, Nahida, Kazuha, and Xingqiu are the most liked characters. However, the characters Heizou and Chongy are not liked as much and are at the bottom of the list.

    Genshin Impact 4.0 Spiral Abyss Chart Most Liked Characters
    Genshin Impact 4.0 Spiral Abyss Chart Most Liked Characters

    What’s interesting is that Kokomi, a really strong character, is just one place below Xingqiu, who is also strong. Remember, these numbers are based on how many players have these characters.

    The new Spiral Abyss list is different from the old one. For instance, Bennett from Genshin Impact is now considered very good, while characters like Xinyan, Amber, and Aloy aren’t as highly rated. Some characters seem more popular than they actually are because only a few players have their banners.

    In Genshin Impact, the game really cares about how you put your team together. You get to have four characters on your team, and each one has different powers. When you make the right teams, it helps you beat the tough parts of the game.

    Plus, when you use certain powers together, they make cool effects. The good news is, that you have a lot of characters to pick from, and it doesn’t matter if they’re super rare or not. Even the not-so-rare ones can be strong because they have useful abilities.

  • NHL 24 Release Date, Gameplay, Trailer, Pre-order Bonuses, and Game Modes

    NHL 24 Release Date, Gameplay, Trailer, Pre-order Bonuses, and Game Modes

    EA Sports makes a new hockey video game. Now, let’s talk about what we know about NHL 24. Last year, EA Sports added some new things to their hockey game, like letting people from different consoles play together and having female hockey players in one of the game modes. So, what do they have planned for the hockey game in 2023? Let’s find out what we know about NHL 24.

    NHL 24 Release Date

    NHL 24 is coming to Xbox and PlayStation on October 6, 2023. But if you want to play it on a PC or Nintendo Switch, you might have to wait a really long time because they haven’t had a game from this series in many years.

    NHL 24 will come in two versions: a regular one and a fancier one called the Deluxe Edition (they call it X-Factor Edition). The regular version costs $59.99 if you play it on Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

    NHL 24
    NHL 24

    NHL 24 Gameplay

    After hearing what players had to say in the NHL 24 community playtest, the game developers are going to give players more choices. They’ll add something called Hybrid Controls, in addition to the Skill Stick and Total Control options.

    They’ll also let players pick between the new Goalie Tether control or the regular Goalie Control system from NHL 23. You’ll get these choices in an update that comes after the game is released. Here you can check the gameplay trailer.

    NHL 24 Trailers

    The NHL 24 video game’s first trailer came out on August 16th at 11 AM Eastern Time and 4 PM Greenwich Mean Time. They focused a lot on showing us how the game will be played and what new stuff they’re adding this year. It’s the first look at the game

    The gameplay trailer for NHL 24 showed some cool new stuff. They have a new engine that makes the players tired and stressed out, so the game feels more real.

    When players hit each other, it looks more like real life. And there are new moves you can do to control the puck better when you pass and shoot. These changes could make NHL 24 one of the best games in the series.

    NHL 24 World of Chel Trailer

    On August 21 at 11 AM EST / 4 PM GMT, they showed a new video trailer for NHL 24 World of Chel. This is the second trailer they’ve released after announcing when the game will come out. This new trailer is all about the online single-player mode called World of Chel.

    In NHL 24, they’ve made it easier for fans to play together, no matter which mode they like. They’ve added some cool stuff to World of Chel. You can now make your character look even cooler with a new customization area.

    There’s also a new way to earn rewards by just playing games. Plus, they’re adding a fun 3v3 mode for a more laid-back experience without affecting your EA Sports Hockey League ranking. So, you’ll have more fun and less waiting in the game!

    NHL 24 Pre-order Bonuses

    If you’re playing on Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5, it costs $69.99. The Deluxe Edition is more expensive at $99.99. If you order the game before it’s officially released, you might get some extra stuff as a bonus. Let’s see what those bonuses are.

    NHL 24′s Standard Edition Pre-order Bonuses

    • HUT Power Up Icon Choice Pack
    • WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier (x2)

    NHL 24 X-factor Edition Pre-order Bonuses

    • Dual Entitlement
    • 3-Days Early Access starting October 3rd, 2023
    • HUT Team Building Player Choice Pack
    • 4600 NHL Points
    • Exclusive Cale Makar Player Item
    • HUT Power Up Icon Choice Pack
    • WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier (x5)

    NHL 24 Early Access

    You can play NHL 24 before everyone else in two ways.

    1. If you buy the special X-Factor Edition before the game’s release, you can start playing on October 3, 2023, which is 3 days before the regular release date.
    2. If you have an EA Play or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you can also play early. But, with this option, you can only play the game for 10 hours as a trial.

    NHL 24 Game Modes

    Most likely, your favorite game modes will still be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5. Modes like Franchise Mode, World of Chel, Be a Pro, and HUT will be there again.

    In August, we got a lot of new info about the upcoming NHL game. They’re adding cool stuff like better game features and technology that’s also in Madden NFL and FIFA. This should make NHL fans really happy because the game will be more realistic than ever.

  • Genshin Impact: How to Find the Fables de Fontaine Books

    Books are like treasure troves of information. They help you learn about stories from the past and important events from different places. In a game called Genshin Impact, you can also find these kinds of books.

    The special thing is that you can get game rewards without reading them. One series of books in the game is called “Fables de Fontaine.” If you’re looking for these books in the game’s city, I can tell you where to find each one.

    Where to Find Fables de Fontaine Books?

    The Fables de Fontaine series has three books. You can find them in safe places. You don’t need to do any other tasks before getting them. Just go to the books and enjoy your simple accomplishment.

    You might want to take a look at our guide on how to begin the quest ‘Danger Lurks Everywhere in Fontaine‘.

    Volume 1

    You can get the first book at Hubel’s bookstore near the Hotel Debard waypoint in the main city. Many other books are also available there, so you can choose more whenever you want.

    Image Source HoYoverse

    Volume 2

    The second book is far away at Romaritime Harbor, next to the first Statue of Seven. When you teleport there, quickly look to your right. You’ll see the book next to a cute white cat (remember, you can’t touch the cat!).

    Genshin Impact Fables de Fontaine Books Locations
    Image Source HoYoverse

    Volume 3

    Go to the Statue of the Seven at the Court of Fontaine and then fly down to the Beaumont Workshop. You’ll find the book in front of the workshop on a newspaper or magazine stand, and there will be two other characters standing nearby.

    Genshin Impact Fables de Fontaine Books Locations
    Image Source HoYoverse

    If you’re a fan of Genshin Impact, be sure to take a look at our guide on improving the game’s graphics with Global Illumination for the best visual experience.

  • Street Fighter 6 AKI Release Date, Gameplay, Trailer, and How to Get

    Street Fighter 6 AKI Release Date, Gameplay, Trailer, and How to Get

    When will Street Fighter 6 AKI come out? In the first year of Street Fighter 6’s release, they’ll add four extra characters. One of them is AKI, who’s different because she’s not been in previous games. The others are from different games.

    AKI’s announcement had to be made earlier because her information got leaked in June 2022, along with the rest of the character lineup. Street Fighter 6 is now considered one of the best fighting games ever. When a new character named AKI joins the game, she’s expected to be a big deal. But, we don’t know exactly when she’ll be added.

    Street Fighter 6 AKI Release Date

    On August 30, 2023, the Street Fighter Twitter account shared news about a brand-new character named AKI. She is set to become available in the game on September 27, 2023.

    Street Fighter 6 AKI Gameplay

    In the game’s story, AKI is connected to another character named FANG, and she uses poisons to hurt her enemies. She has some unique ways of moving to figure out how poisons work and to defeat her enemies.

    When it comes to how she plays in the game, it’s a bit different from other characters. When she’s really close to her opponents, she can quickly attack them with her clawed fingers.

    AKI Release Date
    AKI Release Date

    If they’re far away, she uses a whip-like weapon to hit them. She can also move close to the ground to avoid getting hit and then surprise her enemies with her own attacks.

    AKI is like a mix of different ways to play in a video game, kind of like characters from Street Fighter. She can hurt her enemies slowly over time, kind of like how FANG does with his poison attacks. So, even if she’s not hitting them directly, she can still cause damage.

    In August 2023, we got a gameplay trailer that showed a lot about her poison powers, just like many people thought she’d have.

    Street Fighter 6 AKI Trailer

    AKI’s trailer first appeared at EVO 2023, where they showed her on the World Tour. We got to see her strange and unusual character. In the World Tour, she seems like a bad guy. Capcom describes her as someone who really loves poisons and acts a bit crazy.

    If you want to learn about the character Rashid in Street Fighter 6, you can read our guide.

    How to Get AKI in Street Fighter 6?

    In late September, A.K.I. will become available in a video game. If you already bought the Year 1 Character Pass or the fancier Deluxe or Ultimate editions of the game, you can use her right away.

    But if you didn’t, you can still get her by buying her separately as extra content. Also, if you’re not sure about getting her, you can test her out first using a Rental Fighter Ticket before deciding if you want to pay to unlock her.

  • Final Fantasy 16 Producer Announces Two Paid DLCs Coming Soon

    Final Fantasy 16 Producer Announces Two Paid DLCs Coming Soon

    Final Fantasy 16 is coming to the PC, and it’s getting two premium expansion packs for fans who want more of Clive’s adventures in Valisthea. The game did really well, and people liked it a lot. They liked the serious story, the tough boss fights, the action-packed battles, and how it went back to the old-style medieval Final Fantasy games.

    Square Enix is really happy about how well Final Fantasy 16 is selling. It’s one of the top-selling games in a year full of big game releases. They’re also planning to release the game on PC, and the person in charge of the game, Naoki Yoshida, said they’ll share more details about that by the end of the year.

    Final Fantasy 16 Two Paid DLCs
    Final Fantasy 16 Two Paid DLCs

    Many people who play Final Fantasy 14 on PC might want to try Final Fantasy 16 too because Naoki Yoshida is involved in both games. So, Square Enix wants to make sure they get those players interested in the game too.

    In the newest videos, the game’s producer, Naoki Yoshida, said that players really want more stuff for the game Final Fantasy 16. So, the team is working on making at least two DLCs you can add to the game. These extras will work on both Xbox and PlayStation.

    FINAL FANTASY XVI shares a video on their Twitter account:

    We don’t know yet what these extras will be about if they will be separate from the main game, or if they’ll come with it. But players of Final Fantasy 16 are hoping to fight Leviathan in one of them and learn more about Cid’s past in another.

    Besides the extra game stuff you can buy, Final Fantasy 16 has some free DLC content for the PS5. These add-ons gave Clive and his friends new clothes and let players customize how their weapons look.

    You can make one sword look like another while keeping the same power. The new clothes for Clive, Joshua, and Jill also come with a new look for Torgal and fancy armor for Ambrosia, Clive’s loyal white bird.

    The game Final Fantasy 16 came out mostly without big problems. Square Enix, the company that made the game, has been making it better by fixing how it works and adding new things. They recently added leaderboards to a part of the game called “Arcade Mode.”

    Even though it might be a bit of time before people who play on PC can play the game, or before fans can see what happens next in the story, most people agree that the people in charge of the Final Fantasy series are doing a good job.

  • Sony PlayStation Portable Release Date, Price, Specs, and How to Use

    Sony PlayStation Portable Release Date, Price, Specs, and How to Use

    Finally, Sony is making a new handheld gaming gadget. It’s called the PlayStation Portal, and it was shown at the PlayStation Showcase in May. This device can show games from the PS5 on its screen, but it’s not a regular gaming console. It’s more like a device that streams games from the big PS5 console to a smaller screen.

    Sony is now trying to do something similar to what Microsoft has been doing with cloud gaming for a while. But Sony has a big challenge ahead of them. They need to convince people that their new gadget is better than just playing games on a tablet or smartphone with a controller connected through Bluetooth. So, they have some work to do in promoting this new device.

    Sony PlayStation Portable Release Date and Price

    According to PlayStation Blog, Sony will release the PlayStation Portal on November 15, and it costs $199. You can order it now from PlayStation Direct. Just so you know, a Nintendo Switch OLED model is $350, a Steam Deck starts at $500, and Logitech’s G Cloud gaming handheld console is usually $350.

    Sony PlayStation Portal Specs

    When you play games on PlayStation Portal from a PS5 using remote play, it doesn’t need to have really powerful stuff inside as the Asus ROG Ally does. What we do know is that it has an 8-inch screen that shows games in good quality, and it’s bigger than the one on the Steam Deck by one inch.

    The screen is 1080p and refreshes 60 times per second, which should make the games look clear on that size of screen. When it comes to the battery, there are rumors that you can play with it for about three to four hours before it needs recharging, which is pretty much what we expected. Now, let’s talk about the controller.

    Sony PlayStation Portable Release Date
    Sony PlayStation Portable Release Date

    It looks like they took a regular DualSense controller and split it in half, attaching each half to the sides of the screen. The only thing we’re not sure about is how they’ll make up for the missing touchpad from the DualSense controller in Project Q’s design.

    This interface looks different from the Steam Deck, Switch, and ROG Alloy. It’s designed like the DualSense controller and has lights running up and down each side. Plus, it has all the buttons and features of a DualSense wireless controller.

    A new video that got out shows that the PlayStation Portal might use Android, which is a common system for phones. The video shows basic menus and those square codes you can scan.

    How to Use the PlayStation Portal?

    If you want to use a PlayStation Portal, you must have a PS5. Also, the games you want to play on it must be on your PS5. After you have those things, you can play games from your PS5 on the handheld console using Wi-Fi. But, you can’t play virtual reality games this way, so if you have a PlayStation VR 2, you can’t use it for this.

    Will the PlayStation Portal Be a Vita 2?

    No, the Sony PlayStation Portal will be a handheld device that uses the cloud instead of being a special handheld like the Vita.

  • GTA 6 Fans Go Wild Over Leaked Voice Notes Suggesting October Announcements

    GTA 6 Fans Go Wild Over Leaked Voice Notes Suggesting October Announcements

    There’s a new audio clip going around the internet that a lot of people are talking about. It’s saying that there might be an announcement about GTA 6 on October 23, but it doesn’t say which year, so we’re not sure if it’s for this year or another year.

    It’s important to know that this audio clip might not be completely true. The voice in the clip belongs to Strauss Zelnick, who is the CEO of Take-Two Interactive, the company behind GTA.

    GTA 6 Leaked Voice Notes
    GTA 6 Leaked Voice Notes

    It’s possible that the audio clip was made by an AI, but it’s important to share this because it’s the most important news about GTA 6 right now. You can listen to the whole message on this Twitter or X post.

    If the message above gets removed, here’s what the CEO of Take-Two Interactive, Strauss Zelnick, is said to have said in a new secret message:

    “The plans for the next Grand Theft Auto game are set, and we expect Rockstar Games to be one of our labels that are expected to launch a new title in Fiscal 2025, which would, um, of course, be the next Grand Theft Auto that is set to be launched in Fiscal 2025. Um, uh, October 24 to be precise, actually.”

    In the second part of the audio clip, he says:

    “And, um, an announcement is expected to be coming from Rockstar’s side very soon this coming October 23, actually, and we do expect out of the many titles launching within Fiscal 2025, we expect a high percentage of that $8 billion in net bookings to come from the next Grand Theft Auto. So hopefully, everything goes as planned, and the strategy for VI goes the way we expect it to. And, yeah, that’s pretty much all I have to say on my behalf.”

    Why Gamers Suspect Leaked GTA 6 Announcement Is Fake?

    A Twitter account called Gaming Detective shared some information about a secret audio recording from the CEO of Take 2 Interactive.

    Here are a few reasons why gamers might think this announcement isn’t real:

    1. AI Voice Generation Technology: Nowadays, technology can make someone else sound like someone they’re not. For example, it could make Strauss Zelnick sound like he said things he never actually said.
    2. Pronunciation of “VI”: In this video, the oddest thing is when Strauss Zelnick says the word “VI” as “Vee-ai.” This might happen because a computer program reads a script that way.
    3. GTA 6 Release Date and Announcement Date: The video says GTA 6 comes out on October 24, but Rockstar will tell people about the game on October 23. That doesn’t make much sense because Rockstar Games doesn’t usually announce a game one day and release it the very next day.

    Even though it’s not very likely, there’s a chance that the leaked video might actually be real.

    Leaker Clarifies Leaked Audio Clip About GTA 6 Announcement

    GTA 6 SPAM (leaker) said, “Apparently there’s more videos of the ceo talking about GTA 6, I don’t know the back story of this or how the person even managed to obtain such confidential information, some suggest it might be AI but in the voice clip there are barely any flaws, and he coughs stutters etc.”

    It looks like there are some secret audio recordings of Strauss Zelnick talking about GTA 6. This article is all about the rumor that the game might be announced on October 23.

    We won’t have to wait too long to find out if it’s true or not because that date is only about a month and a half from when this supposed video was leaked.

  • Witchfire Release Date, Early Access, Gameplay, and Trailer

    Witchfire Release Date, Early Access, Gameplay, and Trailer

    Witchfire is a new first-person shooter video game where you get to be a witch hunter in a world of magic and olden times. Your job is to find a famous witch who lives by the Black Sea, and the church asked you to do it.

    The creators who made Bulletstorm and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter have a new game called Witchfire. It’s a game where you fight enemies in a fantasy world using cool powers and regular weapons. It’s fast and not easy! If you want to know more about Witchfire, keep reading.

    Witchfire Release Date

    Witchfire will become available for early testing on September 20, 2023. During this time, the game may change and improve based on feedback from players. This testing period will last for about 12 to 16 months.

    Witchfire Release Date
    Witchfire Release Date

    Witchfire Platforms

    Witchfire will first come out only on PC through the Epic Games Store, but it’s not the final version yet. The people making the game, The Astronauts, have said on their FAQ page that it will eventually be available on other systems too, but they haven’t said when or which systems exactly.

    Witchfire Gameplay

    Witchfire is a video game where you play as a witch hunter. This hunter, called a ‘Preyer,’ has special powers from forbidden magic to help them hunt down a witch in a dark fantasy world.

    The witch you’re after has something very important that could help in a war against other witches. The problem is, that this witch is protected by a ghost army that’s really hard to beat.

    As a Preyer, you can use both magic and weapons to fight. When you combine them, you become even stronger and can do some cool things in the game.

    Witchfire Trailer

    The latest trailer showed when people can try a new game early. It had pictures from the game and showed fighting with different bad guys. It finished by telling us the date when we can start playing the early version.

    If you enjoy playing shooter games, you might want to take a look at our guide for the Dead Space Remake.

    Witchfire Combining Weapons and Spells

    In the gameplay trailer, we saw earlier this year, they showed us that using different weapons together will be super important in the game. At first, the weapons are just regular tools, but they have some secret magic inside them that only special hunters can use.

    Each weapon has its own special powers, and you can unlock these powers as you get better with the weapon. So, the more you use a weapon, the stronger it becomes.

    In battles, you can use different magic powers called spells. There are two main kinds:

    1. Light Spells: These are fast and don’t make you tired quickly.
    2. Heavy Spells: These take more time to use and need more time to come back.

    For example, a witch hunter used a spell recently. It made a ghostly bell appear above their enemies. When they shot it, the bell exploded and stunned all the nearby enemies in a big area.

    Spells are like magic powers that are connected to elements like air, earth, water, or fire. These spells can do different things and interact with each other in special ways. So, when you use different elemental spells together, it can make battles more interesting and strategic.

    Witchfire System Requirements

    Minimum Requirement

    Component Minimum Requirement
    CPU Core i5-8500 / Ryzen 5 or better
    RAM 8 GB
    VIDEO CARD GeForce GTX 1660 / Radeon R9 280
    DEDICATED VIDEO RAM 4096 MB
    PIXEL SHADER 5.1
    VERTEX SHADER 5.1
    OS Windows 7 64-bit

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  • Honkai: Star Rail Leak Belobog Map Expansion: What to Expect

    Honkai: Star Rail Leak Belobog Map Expansion: What to Expect

    Hey gamers! Some new information from the game Honkai: Star Rail has come out. They’re going to make the Belobog map bigger by adding two new places to it. In the game, there are cities where you can do things that help the story, and one of them is Belobog.

    Belobog is on an icy planet called Jarilo-VI. When you go there, you can meet interesting characters, explore underground areas, and do missions to get cool stuff. As you play through the game’s story, you’ll also have to fight a tough boss named Cocolia, who’s the protector of Belobog.

    Some people who usually share accurate information ahead of time have talked about a new part of the game Honkai: Star Rail. They say this new part will be like a world based on American and European cities from a long time ago, in the late 1800s.

    Honkai: Star Rail Leak Belobog Map Expansion
    Honkai: Star Rail Leak Belobog Map Expansion

    In the game, the characters talk about a mysterious place called Penacony, which used to be a prison but got hit by a disease outbreak. In this place, there will be some characters you can play as and other characters controlled by the game, like Argenti, who is a rare and powerful character.

    But it’s important to remember that the game’s creators, HoYoverse, haven’t confirmed any of this information yet, so we should be a bit cautious about believing it.

    Recently, some information about the game Honkai: Star Rail got leaked by a person called h2tr_. It seems like the game will get two new places on its Belobog map in the future. One of these places is like a long tunnel that connects different parts of the city.

    Belobog new maps via h2tr_
    by inHonkaiStarRail_leaks

    The other place seems to be underground and makes Belobog city bigger. We don’t know exactly when these new places will be in the game. But when they do come, they will probably have new things to do, more stories to discover, and new enemies to fight.

    In Honkai: Star Rail, they made some cool updates in version 1.1. They added a museum about Belobog’s history and culture to the snowy city. In this new area, they also made a fun event called the Everwinter City Museum.

    In this event, players have to finish exhibits and take care of the Belobog Museum. Later on, they added two new places to explore for the Xianzhou Lufou group. These places have new stories and characters to discover in the game.

    According to the information we got from a source, it seems that the Belobog map in Honkai: Star Rail is going to get bigger later this year. They’ll be adding some new things that will stay in the game permanently. And there’s a good chance they’ll also include a special event that will only be available for a limited time in this expanded area.

    This map is on a snowy planet called Jarilo-VI, and it has a lot of trash cans. Players can check these trash cans to find something called “Pleasant-Looking Trash.” This stuff isn’t junk, though! It’s an item you can use in the game to make food.

    In addition to the trash cans, there are other parts of the map, like snowy plains, underground areas, and even some people who survived a really cold period called the “Eternal Freeze.” So, there’s a lot to explore and discover in this game world.

  • Nine Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass in September 2023

    Nine Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass in September 2023

    It’s a new month, so Xbox Game Pass is changing its game lineup. Some games will be leaving the service soon. We don’t have the official list from Microsoft yet, but it’s likely these games will be gone on September 15th.

    Microsoft will tell us about the new Xbox Game Pass games for the first half of September 2023 on Tuesday, September 5, or around that time. They’ll also say which games will be taken off the service on September 15. Some of these games might be removed on September 30 instead, so remember to check if you like any of them.

    In September 2023, nine games will be taken off Xbox Game Pass. These games are Train Sim World 3: Standard Edition, Metal: Hellsinger, Fuga: Melodies of Steel, Civilization 6, Tainted Grail: Conquest, Aragami 2, Amazing Cultivation Simulator, DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace, and Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition.

    If you check the “Leaving Soon” section on Xbox Game Pass, you might notice that Metal: Hellsinger is listed twice because it has different versions for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

    Xbox Game Pass Games Leaving in September

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    Here you can check 9 Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass in September:

    • Aragami 2
    • Civilization 6
    • Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition
    • DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace
    • Fuga: Melodies of Steel
    • Metal: Hellsinger
    • Tainted Grail: Conquest
    • Train Sim World 3: Standard Edition
    • Amazing Cultivation Simulator (Windows)

    Some games are going away, and fans might feel really sad about it. These games are Metal: Hellsinger, Fuga: Melodies of Steel, Civilization 6, and Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony. Metal: Hellsinger is a game where you shoot to the beat of music, and people like it a lot.

    It even got nominated for an award at The Game Awards in 2022. Fuga: Melodies of Steel is a game where you have to make smart moves, and people also like it. It’s so good that it has a new game that people love even more.

    Civilization 6 is a famous strategy game. The version on consoles wasn’t as liked as the one on PCs, but it’s still unfortunate that it’s being taken off the service. Also, the Danganronpa series has many fans, and they will be upset that Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition is being removed from Xbox Game Pass.

    In September 2023, Xbox Game Pass is getting some cool new games like Starfield, Lies of P (a game similar to Souls), and Payday 3. Even though eight other games will be leaving Xbox Game Pass in September 2023, gamers still have plenty of fun games to enjoy.

  • Microsoft Releases New Xbox Series S Carbon Black

    Microsoft Releases New Xbox Series S Carbon Black

    Microsoft released a newer Xbox Series S, and they made it better by giving it more memory. It used to have 512GB, but now it has 1TB, which is like having more space on your computer.

    This fancy new Xbox Series S comes in a color called Carbon Black. People are excited about it because some cool games like Starfield and Forza Motorsport are coming out soon.

    Right now, you can only buy this new Xbox directly from Microsoft, but you’ll be able to get it from other stores later. In July, at the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft showed off the new Xbox Series S console.

    It’s similar to the original 512GB version but costs less. The Xbox Series S is a good choice if you want to play games digitally and don’t want to spend too much. However, it’s not as powerful as the Xbox Series X, which is more expensive.

    Microsoft Releases New Xbox Series S
    Microsoft Releases New Xbox Series S

    The Xbox Series S is better for playing games at 1080p and 1440p resolution, while the Xbox Series X is all about 4K gaming. But here’s the cool part: If you subscribe to Xbox Game Pass, you can get the most out of your Xbox Series S. This means you can enjoy great graphics on a smaller and more affordable console.

    The 1TB Xbox Series S is now for sale at $349 on the Microsoft Store. It’s made from recycled materials and looks like the black Xbox Series X. If you want more storage, you can pay an extra $50 to get double the memory.

    When you buy it, you’ll get the console, a controller with batteries, and all the cables you need. But, when you turn it on for the first time, you’ll have to update the software to make it work the best. Microsoft also made some improvements to make the Xbox system more stable in a recent update.

    The new 1TB Xbox Series S is out just one day after people got early access to Starfield, a big game from Bethesda. Starfield is like Skyrim and lots of people are excited about it. It costs $69.99, but if you have an Xbox Game Pass, you can play it for less money.

    Also, there are other cool games like Sea of Stars and the Persona series available on Xbox Game Pass this September. We’ll have to wait and see how much people like the new Xbox Series S.

  • Starfield Screenshots Can Be Used as Loading Screens

    Starfield Screenshots Can Be Used as Loading Screens

    In Starfield, when you take pictures while playing the game, you can also use those pictures as loading screens. This means the photo mode in Starfield is not just for saving memories, but you can also use it to decide how your game looks when it’s loading.

    The first-ever photo mode in video games became popular with Gran Turismo 4 in 2005. It was quite basic back then, with just a few filters and choices. But it laid the foundation for photo modes in later games.

    As time passed, players could take pictures in big games like Halo 3 and The Last of Us. Eventually, more advanced photo modes came in games like Marvel’s Spider-Man, God of War, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

    But now, Bethesda’s latest game, Starfield, has taken the idea of a photo mode to a whole new level. It’s even better than what we’ve seen before.

    A person on Reddit named qewman101 found something interesting about the game Starfield.

    The screenshots you take become loading screens! This is so cool
    byu/qewman101 inStarfield

    When you take a picture in the game, that picture can appear as a picture you see while the game is loading, kind of like a screensaver on a computer. It’s like a random surprise each time you wait for the game to start. This idea was first used in another game by the same company, Bethesda, called Fallout 76.

    In Starfield, because it’s set in a big and beautiful galaxy, this idea fits even better. You can start using the picture-taking mode early in the game, so you don’t have to wait long to choose what your loading screens will look like.

    Many Starfield fans are upset about the loading screens in the game. If you’re playing on an Xbox Series X, the loading screens are pretty quick, only lasting 2-4 seconds. But if you’re using an Xbox Series S or a PC without a fast hard drive (SSD), the loading screens take much longer.

    You see these loading screens when you get on a spaceship, go into space, travel to a planet, choose where to land, enter a building, and even when you move from one part of a building to another.

    The best thing would be if there were no waiting screens when you play a game. But, if more players find out they can make their own waiting screens, that might make it a little better. Starfield is a game that looks really amazing, and it might have some of the prettiest waiting screens ever.

    Starfield Hater Roasted After Slamming NASA Images

    Whenever a new video game is about to come out, there are always some people who don’t like it and start criticizing it right away. In the case of Starfield, one person who didn’t like the game judged it too quickly by looking at some pictures, thinking they were from the game.

    But it turned out those pictures were actually from NASA, not the game. So, that person made a big mistake, and people online made fun of them for it. Honestly, it’s fair to make fun of this person because they criticized Bethesda’s graphics without even checking where the pictures came from.

    But if you look at the tweets about this situation, you can see that NASA was mentioned in earlier tweets. People on Reddit have their own opinions about this.

    Fanboy thought real Nasa photos of mars were Starfield screenshots and said it doesn’t look good lol
    by inStarfield

    “F*cking Mars with its piss poor graphics,” is a top Reddit comment by a user named Salty_Impression_985. Another user also said, “God really needs to bring out a graphics update. Earth has outdated graphics, it’s literally billions if years old and it still looks the same just with some addons.”

    While those funny comments are entertaining, they show something called “Starfield derangement syndrome.” This means some gamers are going to great lengths to dislike anything connected to Starfield, even if they don’t know much about it.

    They’re criticizing things they assume are related to the game, as seen in a recent Reddit discussion. This isn’t about real worries after finding out how the game performs on a PC; it’s more about bashing the game without good information, just based on rumors, leaked pictures, and the belief that they’re right and everyone else is wrong. It’s amusing to watch, but also quite sad.

  • Monster Hunter Now Release Date, Price, and Pre-registration Rewards

    Monster Hunter Now Release Date, Price, and Pre-registration Rewards

    In the summer of 2016, a new mobile game called Pokemon Go became incredibly popular. People all over the world started playing it on their smartphones. They became Pokemon trainers, walking around with their phones to catch Pokemon, take over gyms, and find items at special places called PokeStops.

    Now, seven years later, the game is still very popular. The company behind Pokemon Go, Niantic, is going to release another game called Monster Hunter Now. This new game is based on Capcom’s action RPG games, and Niantic hopes it will be just as successful as Pokemon Go.

    Monster Hunter Now

    Monster Hunter Now is a new game that’s similar to Pokemon Go. In this game, you use your phone to explore the real world around you. Instead of catching and evolving Pokemon, you team up with friends or play alone to battle huge monsters.

    When you defeat these monsters, you collect parts from them that you can use to make your weapons and armor stronger. Monster Hunter Now will feature six weapons including a Sword and shield, a Great Sword, a Long Sword, a Hammer, a Light Bowgun, and a Bow.

    Monster Hunter Now
    Monster Hunter Now

    The game will also include 13 monsters such as Great Jagras, Kulu-Ya-Ku, Pukei-Pukei, Barroth, Great Girros, Tobi-Kadachi, Jyuratodus, Paolumu, Anjanath, Rathian, Legiana, Rathalos and Diablos. Each weapon has a unique playstyle and the battles are expected to be much more quick-paced than the previous games in the series.

    Creatures will appear in certain places you discover while walking in the real world. You can ask three friends to join you in hunting them.

    Monster Hunter Now Release Date, Price

    You can get Monster Hunter Now on your phone for free from September 14, 2023. If you want to make sure you get it as soon as possible, you can tell the App Store or Google Play to give it to you when it’s ready.

    The game itself doesn’t cost money to start playing, but you might be able to buy some extra things in the game if you want.

    Monster Hunter Now Trailer

    Monster Hunter Now Pre-registration Rewards

    Monster Hunter Now wants to give special rewards to people who start playing the game early. If you download the game within a week of its release, you can get these rewards based on how many players join the game around the world.

    Image Source Niantic
    Image Source Niantic

    Right now, future monster hunters have only reached the first three goals. If you want to help reach the rest, make sure to sign up in advance.

    Monster Hunter Now Pre-order

    You can buy Monster Hunter in advance on the App Store if you have an iPhone, and you can sign up early for it on Google Play if you use an Android phone. Inside the game, you can buy various sets of gems.

    What Countries is Monster Hunter Now Available in?

    The new game called “Monster Hunter NOW” is out now in certain countries. If you have an Android phone, you can download it in Singapore, Canada, Hong Kong, and Sweden. It’s a cool augmented reality game that many people were excited about.

  • Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Release Date, Gameplay, Trailer and More

    Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Release Date, Gameplay, Trailer and More

    Warhammer 40K is a really popular game where you use small toy soldiers to fight battles. It’s set in a cool futuristic world with a dark and gothic style. Lots of video games have been made based on this game, like the recent one called Boltgun, which is a bit like the game Doom.

    One of the most famous Warhammer video games came out in 2011 and was called Space Marine. Now, more than ten years later, they’re making a big sequel to it called Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. Here’s what we know about it so far.

    Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Release Date

    Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is coming out in either late 2023 or early 2024. It might take longer if the game developers, Saber Interactive, think it needs more work.

    Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Release Date
    Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Release Date

    Lately, some big video games have had problems when they first came out, like bugs and stuff. So, if the people making Space Marine 2 need extra time to make it awesome, we’re okay with waiting a bit longer. We’ll keep you updated when we hear more about it.

    Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Platforms

    Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is a new video game that can only be played on the newest game consoles and powerful computers. You can get it on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and on your PC through Steam.

    Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Gameplay

    Space Marine 2 is a video game where you play as a tough soldier and shoot alien enemies. You can also hit and slice them up in close combat. It’s similar to games like Gears of War, but it’s not the only game that inspired it.

    In the game, it’s important to work together with your fellow soldiers, like a team, even though the game can be very chaotic. You can play the whole story alone with computer-controlled teammates or with two friends. They haven’t mentioned any other game modes or a competitive multiplayer part yet.

    People who love Warhammer 40K can look forward to seeing weapons, vehicles, and bad guys they know from Space Marine and Tyranid collections. They’ll also see some new models that came out with the 10th edition of the game. And if we don’t get meltaguns, we’ll get really upset.

    Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Trailers

    There have been three big trailers for the Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 game. The first one called the “announce” trailer, came out on January 27, 2022. It had exciting animated scenes and showed us some parts of the game you can play. You can watch it below:

    During the recent Game Awards show on December 9, 2022, we got another glimpse of the highly anticipated action game. It’s just one exciting minute of intense action. Watch it here:

    On August 30, 2023, Focus Home Interactive showed a long trailer that showed off a lot of action from their upcoming game called Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2.

    In the trailer, you could see the main characters, Titus, Chairon, and Gadrel, fighting a bunch of alien creatures called Tyranids in a really violent and intense way. But, the video didn’t give us any new information about when the game will come out.

    They originally said it would be in the winter of 2023, but now it’s getting close to that time, and they haven’t told us the exact day yet. However, from what we saw in the video, it looks like the game is coming along well, so even if it’s delayed a little bit, it probably won’t be a long wait.

    Is Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 Multiplayer Co-op?

    In the new game Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2, you can team up with two of your friends to play the main story together. This was announced during a video showing the game in Summer Game Fest 2023.

    In the first Space Marine game, you could play with others, but not in the main story. Now, in Space Marine 2, you can have more fun with your friends in the main story. However, we’re not sure if there will be a separate mode for players to compete against each other in the game.

    In the first Space Marine game, you could play with others, but not in the main story. Now, in Space Marine 2, you can have more fun with your friends in the main story. However, we’re not sure if there will be a separate mode for players to compete against each other in the game.

    Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Beta Release Date

    On August 30th, when they showed a lot of the game in action for a long time, they also told us that a test version of the game before the full one was coming soon.

    But we don’t know when the beta version will be released yet. People who are excited about it are waiting for more information. For now, if you want to try it early, you can sign up for a chance to join the beta test by going to the link they’ve given. Maybe you’ll get lucky and get chosen!

    Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Collector’s Edition

    If you really love Warhammer 40K and have some extra money, you should check out the collector edition of Space Marine 2. It comes with:

    Physical Items:

    • A fancy case with cool artwork.
    • A hand-painted statue of Lieutenant Titus that’s about 8.25 x 6.7 inches in size.
    • The game’s special steelbook.
    • A 64-page book called ‘The Art and Making of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2.’
    • A physical copy of the game (for consoles) or a digital copy (for PC) with special box art.

    Digital Items:

    • You also get some extra game content called ‘Macragge’s Chosen’ as a bonus.

    Stay connected with GameEmpress.com to get the latest news and updates about the gaming world!

  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Release Date, Price, Beta and Editions

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Release Date, Price, Beta and Editions

    Call of Duty has just announced that their new game, Modern Warfare 3, will be released this year. Ever since they showed a sneak peek of Modern Warfare 3, fans have been getting lots of details about the story, the online multiplayer, and something new called zombies in the Modern Warfare games.

    This article has all the important information about MW3, like when it will come out, how you can try it early in the beta, how much it will cost, what different versions you can get, the new things it will have, and more.

    Call of Duty: ModernWarfare 3 Release Date

    Call of Duty has officially announced that they will release Modern Warfare 3 on November 10, 2023. You can play it on platforms like PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Price & Editions

    There are three versions of Modern Warfare 3 that you can buy: Standard, Cross-Gen, and Vault editions. The Standard and Cross-Gen editions cost $69.99 / £69.99, while the Vault edition with extra stuff costs $99.99 / £99.99.

    The Standard and Cross-Gen editions are available for computers and game consoles like PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The Vault edition can be played on all platforms.

    All versions come with special bonus content if you pre-order. This includes exclusive looks for characters, playing parts of the game early, and other cool things. You can pre-order Modern Warfare 3 now on any platform.

    If you want to learn more about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, you can read our guide about whether the game will have zombies and also check out the trailer that hints at the comeback of a iconic villain.

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Beta Release Date

    The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 early access and open beta tests will happen on different weekends. The first weekend is for PlayStation players, and the second weekend is for Xbox and PC players. Here are the times when you can play:

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Xbox
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Xbox

    First Weekend (PlayStation Players):

    • Early Access (PS5, PS4): It starts on Friday, October 6 at 10 A.M. PT and ends on Tuesday, October 10 at 10 A.M. PT.
    • Open Beta (PS5, PS4): It starts on Sunday, October 8 at 10 AM PT and ends on Tuesday, October 10 at 10 AM PT.

    Second Weekend (Xbox and PC Players):

    • Early Access (PC, Xbox): It starts on Thursday, October 12 at 10 A.M. PT and ends on Monday, October 16 at 10 A.M. PT.
    • Open Beta (all platforms): It starts on Saturday, October 14 at 10 A.M. PT and ends on Monday, October 16 at 10 A.M. PT.

    Keep in mind that PlayStation players can also play during the second weekend along with Xbox and PC players.

    How to Access Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Beta?

    There are two ways to play the upcoming Modern Warfare 3 beta before the game officially comes out.

    The first way is called “early access.” If you pre-order the game on any platform, like PlayStation, Xbox, or PC, you’ll get to play the beta before everyone else. PlayStation players get to play it for an extra weekend, but Xbox and PC players can also play it on the second weekend.

    The second way is the “open beta” period. This means that anyone can play it, regardless of whether they pre-ordered or not. You just need to go to the store on your computer or gaming console and download the beta when it’s available.

    We don’t know exactly what will be in the beta yet, so we’ll have to wait for more information.