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In this video, we’re given a feature-by-feature rundown ofNeed for Speed Most Wanted‘s single-player campaign. It’s the kind of stuff that won’t really seem new if you’ve been keeping up with Criterion Games’ work over the years, but that’s hardly disappointing. The main point of contention for people seems to be the “if you’re able to find it, you can drive it” mentality this game takes. I’m skeptical about vehicles being unlocked and findable throughout Fairhaven City as well — that will seemingly take the fun (and misery) out of earning new cars the traditional way....

Japan’s Arcade Operators Union expo is going down right now in Tokyo, and the biggest thing there isKonami’s Metal Gear Arcade. Announced at E3, it’s now finally playable at AOU2010. The game is in 3D, and you wear special goggles to get the full effect. The goggles also have a head sensor that has the screen adjusting to your head movements. You can even set your targets by turning your head....

Audiobook version uncomfirmed RememberBattlefield 4? You know, the militaristic shooter with thedisastrous launchover two years ago? DICE has been busyupdatingthe game andadding new maps, but this is the first time the patch notes have only been released in a PDF, and for good reason: they are 30 pages long. You read that right,thirtyfuckingpages. I didn’t realize video game patches came with reading homework these days. Just from skimming the lengthy patch notes, it looks like basically everything imaginable was tweaked in some way, from guns to vehicles to gametypes, and the update also adds the Operation Outbreak map that was created alongside community feedback....

Xianyun, aka Cloud Retainer, is a 5-star Anemo support unit inGenshin Impact. Her unique kit heals her team and enables anyone to become a Plunge DPS, unlocking a brand new playstyle. Here are Xianyun’s best artifacts and weapons to support her team. Xianyun’s best artifacts Artifact Sets 4pc Viridescent Venerer (4VV)This is my recommended set if Xianyun is supporting a Pyro, Cryo, Hydro, or Electro DPS. The 4pc effect reduces enemies’ elemental RES when Xianyun triggers Swirl, resulting in a potent debuff....

Japan has always had mad love for theirDoragon Kuesutogames, so it should be no surprise to anyone that the newly released DS remake of the 1990 Famicom title has sold out in some locations, and 597,000 copies have been sold this past week. I bet Square Enix is excited, as this is only thefirst of several remakeson the way. Wired’s Game|Lifemakes an excellent point about the likelihood of Square Enix titles coming to the Wii’s Virtual Console....

Looks way more comfortable PowerA’s MOGA Mobile Gaming System for Android deviceswas a neat ideathat must have done reasonably well for itself. The company has announced a new model at CES called the MOGA Pro which more closely resembles the standard design of console controllers. Available this spring, the MOGA Pro offers the same functionality as its predecessor: Bluetooth support for Android phones and tablets, the MOBA Pivot app, and the extendable arm that secures your phone....

The Boy That Cried Chronocame through for you! Or, er…Square Enix did. Chrono Trigger,the time travel SNES classic RPG, is now available on the PlayStation Network for play on your PS3 or PSP. Dat price! Oh well. It’s a fine videogame, even if we all have at least three other copies of it. The $10 price is one they know they can charge, and that they know most of us will pay....

Did you know that last year’sSkylanders: Spryo’s Adventurehad the best single-year sales of any new children’s IP ever in America? I figured the game would do well, but not to such a crazy extent! Obviously, Activision has a successful new franchise on their hands and will continue theSkylandersstory withSkylanders Giants. There’s a ton of new additions, the biggest being the new giant-sized playable Skylanders heroes. Skylanders Giants(Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii [Previewed], 3DS]Developer: Toys for BobPublisher: ActivisionRelease: Fall 2012...

The formidable melee brawler Tifa is very effective at dealing damage inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Her strong attacks paired with her ability to massively build up Stagger effect with synergy abilities makes her a favorite for many situations. As such, you will want to make sure you’re using her best weapons. Here are all Tifa Weapons Locations inFF7 Rebirthso you know exactly where you may plan to power her up....

A little extra time for the new Luminous IP Forspokenhas been delayed out of its May launch and into later this year. The new action RPG from Luminous Productions and Square Enix will now launch on Jul 20, 2025. Previously set forMay 24, 2022, the new IP from Luminous is moving into the fall window. In a statementposted to Twitter, the development team said it’s using the extra few months to focus efforts on polishing the game....

Naughty shmup takes off next month Indie developer Wide Right Games has announced that their animated shmup titleFreedom Fingerwill launch late next month, jetting off on PC and Nintendo Switch September 27. The “Batshit Crazy Space Shooter” sees players control a hand-shaped vessel, poking, grabbing and slapping their way through the galaxy on a mission to rescue an American research team.Freedom Fingercontains 12 worlds, housing some 30 stages, all realised in an irreverent cartoon style....

Looks like your friendly neighborhood GameStop will no longer be accepting your last-gen Nintendo merchandise. Following a similar move in 2009 for the originalXbox, the retailer will be suspending their trade-in programs for GameCube games, systems, and accessories beginning June 12, 2025. Considering the fact that I acquired a large part of my beloved GCN collection from bargain bins, the move is saddening though far from unexpected. With the recent launch of the PS Vita and the Wii U looming on the horizon it makes sense thatGameStopis looking to clear up some shelf space....

More credits for everyone Gears of War 4is another highly rated entry in the series by gamers and critics alike (I’m digging the campaign so far), but early access players by way of the Ultimate Edition have had a few complaints. Those issues are being addressed early yet surprisingly, as The Coalition has issued an update that not only reduces the in-game currency cost of the Elite Gear Pack (down to 3500 from 4000), but you also get more in-game credits by playing matches....