ThoughFBC: Firebreakis set to expand Remedy Entertainment’s in-game universe as an FPS offshoot ofControl, it also appears to be making the same controversial decision as the studio’s other recent game,Alan Wake 2. Besides being Remedy’s first-ever multiplayer game, the initial announcement and upcoming launch ofFBC: Firebreakcould be a refreshing change of pace as a continuation of the events of the firstControl. However, while a sequel toControlhas been confirmed and teased viaAlan Wake 2’sThe Lake HouseDLC,FBC: Firebreakappears to be a lighter, more action-oriented game inRemedy’s connected universe of games....

Summary Electronic Arts has released Title Update 12 forEA Sports FC 25. Unlike some previous updates, this one is relatively minor, primarily focusing on fixing various bugs and issues that have affectedEA Sports FC 25’s gameplay and the overall experience. Since its launch,EA Sports FC 25has provided many fans with the soccer experience they love, consistently delivering themed content and various promos to keep players engaged. At the same time,EA Sports has been actively releasing FC 25 updatesand fixing glitches to maintain smooth and enjoyable gameplay....

Summary On April 11,Final Fantasy 14started another run of its periodic Callback Campaign, which allows current players to invite friends back to the game who have been inactive for some time. TheFinal Fantasy 14Callback Campaign will reward both recruiters and returning players with the chance to obtain rare mounts and other cosmetic items. TheCallback Campaign returns at a busy time for the critically-acclaimed MMORPG. On March 25,Final Fantasy 14launched Patch 7....

The following contains spoilers forFinal Fantasy 7 RemakeandFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. As the industry continues to get bogged down by self-proclaimed remakes that are minimally remade and those that turn out to be little more than remasters, games likeFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeand its successor,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, stand tall as giants. It has now been five years since the release ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, the first entry in a trilogy aiming to reinvent the originalFinal Fantasy 7, and it set in stone not only what a video game remake could be, but also what its successors would be able to accomplish on account of its willingness to stretch itself beyond the confines of the original game....

Summary Football Manager 2024will enjoy a longer than expected run on Xbox Game Pass following the cancelation of this year’s installment. The popular sports management simulator has been a fan favorite since its debut in 2005. Initially launched asChampionship Manager, the series was later rebranded toFootball Managerafter the development team split from Eidos Interactive. Since then, it has evolved into a long-running franchise with over 20 mainline titles, withFootball Manager 2024being the latest addition to the hit series....

Summary A recentGenshin Impactleak has shared the updated lineup for the Event Banners in Version 5.6, as only one slot remains unfilled. WhileGenshin Impacthas always had stacked Event Banners throughout its history, the Natlan era has arguably weaponized this approach to a whole new level. By pushing older, less popular units to the Chronicled Banner, the developers have been able to design a banner schedule that keeps meta characters in a rapid rotation....

Summary An interestingGenshin Impactchart has revealed the most used characters in the current version of the famous Spiral Abyss. ThisGenshin Impactdomain is considered by many to be the hardest part of the game, consisting of 12 different levels, also known as floors. Each floor contains multiple chambers with a unique set of powerful enemies. Developer HoYoverse changes the enemy lineup twice a month, which means players need to constantly adjust their team compositions to improve their success rate, especially on the final two floors....

The following contains spoilers forAssassin’s Creed Shadows. Given the number of games set in feudal Japan that keep coming out, comparisons are expected and sometimes even warranted.Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis one of the latest feudal Japan games to be critically compared to a title released previously,Ghost of Tsushima, butAC Shadows' successhas arguably proven that those comparisons might have been a bit preemptive and more a result ofGhost of Tsushima’s popularity thanAC Shadows' intentional similarities to it....

Coming hot off the heels of the surprise success that wasHelldivers 2, Sony President Hiroki Totoki stated in February 2024 that while “major projects” were in the works, Sony wouldn’t be releasing any new installments of pre-established first-party franchises until its next fiscal year, which wouldn’t begin until March 2025. Though first-party titles likeGhost of Yoteiwere announced last year,Sony stayed true to its word, mostly. There have been no new installments in pre-established PlayStation first-party franchises, aside fromAstro Bot, since February 2024....

God of Warhas become an increasingly interesting franchise to watch, for a number of reasons. There are the vast lore elements and lovable characters, which help make it enticing and ripe for speculation, but its precedent for radical reinvention is arguably its most fascinating quality. AsGod of Warmoves into its next chapter, audiences will be watching to see how its gameplay and narrative continue to evolve. The flames of speculation were stoked by recent statements from Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb, who claims thatGod of Warwill be revisiting its original Greek settingvia a side-story of sorts....

The late 2025 release window ofGrand Theft Auto 6is drawing closer and closer, with fans understandably being excited as the decade-plus wait for a new mainline release from the popular Rockstar franchise is finally drawing to a close. Despite the hype, Rockstar is being unusually silent in terms of new trailers or revealing details for the project, but this has not stopped the frequent discussion around the title. While a huge focus is currently being placed on aspects ofGrand Theft Auto 6,such as its release dates between platforms and its pricing, recent developments have raised an interesting question about what other platforms the anticipated project might be available on....

Summary Quick Links Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXis one of the most interesting anime series of this season, and it could be one of the best reinterpretations of the originalMobile Suit Gundamseries. So far, it has a bold plot that is not shy to twist the events ofGundam 0079. One of the most intriguing things for old-timeGundamfans is the whereabouts of Char Aznable, the antagonist of the original series whose role in this one is still unknown....

Summary In an interview with Team Cherry from 2018, which has just been released, theHollow Knight: Silksongdeveloper emphasized how good Nintendo’s support has been for the studio. FollowingHollow Knight: Silksong’s appearance during the Nintendo Direct, the excitement surrounding the game has increased, and although there is no specific release date yet, players can look forward to a 2025 launch on the Switch 2. Among all the exciting announcements fromthe latest Nintendo Direct,Silksong’s appearance was one of the biggest surprises....