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Summary A LEGO diorama of the beloved and emotional church scene between Aerith and Cloud inFinal Fantasy 7has been sold on the Heritage Auctions website for a whopping figure of $12,500 to one lucky fan of the franchise.Final Fantasy 7is one of the most memorable video games of all time and has inspired a slew of merchandise since the game was first released in 1997. Touted as a masterful sequel that expands on its predecessor in every way,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthwas released on the PlayStation 5 in February 2024 and combines rich storytelling, beautiful visual upgrades, and enhanced combat mechanics....

Summary Farmagia’s approach to collecting monsters feels like a natural evolution of what players saw from the Horde Battles inPokemon. Of course,Farmagia’s gameplay formula and battles are going to be quite different fromPokemon’s, which has already been made clear by the reveal trailer. Rather, the game’s take on gathering and raising monsters is going in its own direction. Despite that, some parallels can be seen between it and the Horde Battles that debuted inPokemon X and Y....

Fate/Stay Nightdepicts the Fifth Holy Grail War, in which seven masters each gain a heroic spirit as a servant and fight other masters to claim the Holy Grail, which can fulfill anyone’s wish. The protagonist of the story, Shirou Emiya, is a reluctant participant who doesn’t want to do anything with the grail. Still, he gains his resolve and fights to prevent the grail from falling into the hands of vile people....

Fire Emblem Heroeshas brought many beloved heroes from variousFire Emblemgames to this gacha mobile game where fans can pull their favorite characters and make them into a powerful unit to take into their fights. An interesting unit is Attuned Caeda, featuredin the belovedFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light. This unit, if used correctly, can become quite powerful. Here’s what build would be best for her and what her best IVs are inFire Emblem Heroes....

Summary Genshin Impacthas dropped a new teaser ahead of Version 5.0, the game’s next big update, which is expected to drop next month. The detailed trailer introduces the expected candidate for the Pyro Archon, as well as many natives of Natlan, known in Teyvat as the land of Pyro. Along with a handful of new characters, the “Ignition: A Name Forged in Flames” teaser also reveals minor plot points for the upcoming chapter ofGenshin Impact....

Summary Genshin Impacthas an expansive world that prides itself on the level of exploration freedom it grants players. Like most open-world games, it is equipped with a myriad of mechanics to make exploration more interesting. InGenshin Impact’s case, Elemental Sight is front and center of its exploration package, and is one of the game’s cornerstones, allowing players to see Elemental Trails, which are essential for exploration, puzzle-solving, and creating combat strategy....

Helldivers 2has seen a lot of big changes since the Escalation of Freedom and the more recent Freedom Flame Warbond update. The new enemies, weapons, and objectives have vastly improved the game, and there should be enough content to keep players satisfied until the next major patch. But as far as new additions go,the Firebomb Hellpods boosteris considered one of the more unique ones, as it possesses a quality that can bring forth a new way of play....

User-generated content has been in the gaming industry for decades now, with mods for games likeHalf-LifeandCounter-Strikebeing some of the earliest examples. While modders can break down a game into its core components, add something new, and build it all back up to produce a fresh experience, somevideo games let players create their own levelsin the game itself, using the tools provided by the developers to do so. The recently announcedKing of Meatis one such game....

Quick Links Even though it is still unknown howFortniteWrecked will end, the next season will most likely be Marvel-themed, as most leaks and rumors indicate. Soon enough, players will be able to find out more, asFortniteis working hard to promote an upcoming Disney event by rewarding fans who tune into the show with free cosmetics. The Peelverine back bling is one of the rewards that players can earn for watching the event....

Summary The heat is real this summer, but that doesn’t mean it should hold you back from gaming; there’s nothing better than being able to hide out on a sweltering summer afternoon and enjoy some gaming. However,gaming PCsare not fans of the heat at all, and unless you areprepared for high-performance use in the heat,PCs can quickly overheat, lose performance, and even damage components. Thankfully, with some clever tips and more consistent maintenance, you’re able to keep gaming even through the hottest summer days....

Quick Links Robloxhas been around for years now, but it has still captivated the imagination of players around the globe.Robloxis a sandboxwhere players can live out their fantasies, and this is one of the biggest reasons why players keep returning for more. SinceRobloxhas so much to offer, it would be disappointing if players encountered a problem while playing on said platform. For instance, players would not be able to play Roblox if they can’t update it....

Summary Eiichiro Oda’sOne Pieceis not only a world-renowned and extremely influential manga about pirates,but it is also infamous for being incredibly longsince it has been in serialization for over twenty-seven years. This is quite an ambitious story, and the same can be said about its many story arcs. After all, arcs inOne Pieceare often comprised of numerous characters, locations, and events all unfolding at the same time, so it’s only inevitable that they would end up taking a huge number of chapters to write, with the final count sometimes even exceeding the 100s....

Summary AnXbox 360fan purchased a used console from Goodwill, and it happened to be one with the coveted Blades dashboard. TheXbox 360user interface went through a number of changes over the console’s lifespan. The first batch of Xbox 360 consoles launched with the fan favorite Blades dashboard, but that was eventually erased and replaced with new UI experiences. Early adopters of the Xbox 360 have become incredibly nostalgic for the Blades dashboard, calling for it to return on modern Xbox consoles....