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One of the most unexpected announcements when it comes to Switch games was a 3D remake of Trials of Mana — a longtime Japanese exclusive to the renowned ARPG, Secret of Mana. And while this Square Enix revamp may not have the glitz or grandiosity of, say, Final Fantasy VII, 2019’s Trials of Mana proves a delightful makeover for this long-dormant JRPG. One of the most appealing aspects of this title, just like its ‘95 predecessor, is the variety and depth of the character classes provided....

Disney. The name alone is enough to conjure up images of feel-good moments, larger-than-life adventures, and emotional connections between childhood and adulthood. Whether you grew up watching Mickey Mouse cartoons, Ducktales, The Lion King, or love the more modern films like Zootopia, Disney is the brand that has made a name for itself as one of the most family-friendly and lovable brands in the world. Yet Disney has not always been the PG-friendly paradise millions of families around the world gathered around to celebrate and love....

Troy Baker - recently known for portraying Joel in The Last of Us series - is no stranger to voicing what roles he wants to play. His dream role of late is to portray Daredevil himself, but there’s currently no game to make his dream come true… or is there? Baker has admitted his desire to play the lawyer-turned-Hell’s Kitchen vigilante in the past, and he’s only gone and piped up about it again....

It took them a little longer to come around, but Ubisoft has finally followed Electronic Arts’ lead and cancelled their Online Pass program, Uplay Passport. This in response to the gamer backlash over Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’s limitations without the Passport. For those that might not know, Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag offered a system similar to previous Assassin’s Creed games whereby players could send their comrades off on missions to accrue loot, money, and experience....

On Thursday, Ubisoft issued a statement confirming that it had launched an investigation into allegations of abuse against certain team members, including executives. A new report states that Ubisoft has begun the process, suspending several employees including two executives. According to Jason Schreier, reporting for Bloomberg, Ubisoft has placed Tommy François and Maxime Béland on administrative leave. Both are said to be Ubisoft vice presidents overseeing game development. A Ubisoft spokeswoman provided a brief comment about François and Béland’s suspension, saying, “These are under investigation, so we are not commenting further at this time....

The recent unveiling of Unreal Engine 5 by Epic Games has given players a never before seen look at what might be coming for Next-Gen consoles like the PS5. Interestingly enough, the confirmation that the engine is coming to Next-Gen consoles may shed some light on a number of leaks related to the release schedule of Square-Enix’s current and Next-Gen titles. According to a leaker from Reddit, the release schedule for Square-Enix’s upcoming games, including the next episode of Final Fantasy 7 Remake may be seeing a significant impact from the current situation with COVID-19....

Valheim is a survival crafting game based in the eponymous Viking paradise. With well over 5 million total sales, Valheim is one of the fastest-growing and most popular survival games ever. With so many people playing, there are bound to be many bases built over time. While it may seem that bases are both versatile and safe, neither of those assertions are true, and bases require constant maintenance and activity to make them worth it....

Three months after launch, Riot discussed the future of Valorant – including a potential console port. Valorant director Joe Ziegler spoke to US Gamer about the recently released tactical shooter. As it currently stands, the FPS is nothing short of a major success, enjoying a healthy player base and consistent viewership on Twitch. Ziegler was asked how development has changed, three months after launch. “I think that it’s just a slightly different version of the engine, if that makes sense,” Ziegler said....

Valve fans are still curious as to why the company still hasn’t released Portal in VR. The hilarious dystopian mind-bending puzzle game has been at the top of the list for VR enthusiasts. As it turns out, Valve recently addressed whether or not Portal would enter the world of virtual reality. IGN’s Unfiltered sat down with Chris Remo and Robin Walker, both lead Game Designers at Valve. With the recent release of Half-Life: Alyx, fans want to know if the Portal franchise will ever be brought into VR....

Resident Evil 4 remains one of the most influential games ever created. To me, it’s a stone-cold masterpiece, one that countless games drew inspiration from in the years following its release. Without it we likely wouldn’t have Gears of War, Mass Effect, and a number of other classics that aped the third-person shooter template it helped pioneer. It was near faultless, having stood the test of time remarkably well. The duo of sequels that followed - not so much....

Warframe weapon and PvP designer Joe Buck is apparently “drooling” over all of the new combat features made possible by the PS5’s DualSense controller. Warframe is known for having pretty great combat. It’s got everything from assault rifles to katanas, and its Tenno space ninjas even have access to literal mechs. It’s no wonder, then, that the DualSense’s adaptive triggers are quite an attractive prospect for an inventive weapons designer....

Warzone players are still trying to derail the newly-added armored train that now circles Verdansk. #TeamMountainGoat is at it again. The team that first discovered you could drive an ATV off of a skyscraper and survive then decided to test the limits of the new armored train that was added in Season 5 of Call of Duty: Warzone. Last time, they put four armored cargo trucks in the way to see what would happen, and the train just blew through all four like they weren’t even there....

Ubisoft reveals that all Watch Dogs 2 DLC will be released on PS4 before it comes to PC and Xbox One; the company also releases a new cinematic trailer for the game. When Watch Dogs 2 launches later this year, players will be able to roam the city of San Francisco as new protagonist Marcus Holloway aims to take down ctOS 2.0. Armed with new skills (such as Marcus’ bouncing RC vehicle and his billiard ball/rope melee weapon), players will have plenty of ways to take down enemies and fight corruption....

The Game Awards 2016 officially airs tonight, with the festivities starting at 6 PM PT, and video game fans around the world can tune into the ceremony right here! Founded by Canadian video game journalist and television personality Geoff Keighley in 2014, The Game Awards is an annual awards ceremony that not only honors achievements in the video game industry, but also acts as a platform for world premieres of new titles, gameplay videos, and trailers, while also providing an in-depth look at previously announced games....

After months of rumors, speculation and leaks about the eighth mainline entry in the Resident Evil franchise being, quite possibly, the spookiest game in the series yet, Capcom finally confirmed much of that info with the official announcement of Resident Evil 8 during Sony’s Playstation 5 reveal event. So far, all that’s been confirmed is what’s included in that trailer in addition to some scant commentary by the developers on its contents....

Spoilers For Final Fantasy VII Remake Ahead! Final Fantasy VII received a number of prequels, sequels, and spin-offs after it was released, all of which added to the story in some way. Final Fantasy VII Remake made several references to these spin-offs, including one near the end that will baffle people who have never played the original game and are going in blind. In Final Fantasy VII, it’s revealed that Cloud Strife’s memories had been messed with and that he never joined SOLDIER....

Zelda: Ocarina of Time is full of mysterious characters and unresolved plot lines. Most Zelda games are, largely due to its very confusing timeline. Ocarina of Time is no exception here. With everything from the Fairy Ocarina’s disappearance, to what caused Dampe to die, these 10 queries have been tripping up fans since the game’s release over 20 years ago. There are plenty of fan theories about what may have happened, but Nintendo never confirms anything for sure....

It’s about time somebody made a proper game based on the Harry Potter universe. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t really care about the franchise anymore, but I know a lot of people who still do. So, when Warner Bros. announced that it was making a game based on J.K. Rowling’s work, the only reaction I could conjure up was, “Meh.” But then I learned that the game would be called Hogwarts Legacy, and won’t be based on Potter and pals....

Seemingly at random, Interplay Entertainment has announced that a re-release for the cult classic Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance is not only happening but will be available tomorrow as a digital download. Running $30, this updated port of the 2001 action RPG title includes 4K visuals (on PS4 Pro/Xbox One X and above), local co-op support, and the entire campaign from the original version. Despite the trailer stating so, the game does not have a native PS5 or Xbox Series X|S version....

It’s likely every player of Sea of Thieves, released on March 20, 2018, for PC and Xbox One, has briefly glimpsed an item they’ve never seen before being carried by another player, in screenshots, or on a ship (as an upgrade). Some items on this list will take months of grinding or farming before a player is given the opportunity to get (often purchase) them. Almost all of these items require spending your hard-earned gold to get, and some of them are so expensive that players will have to save up their gold for a long time....