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Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Guide: Walkthrough and Best Gear
Your ultimate Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth resource
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a direct sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and expands on the original PS1 plot as Cloud and co leave Midgar for adventures anew. Released for PS5 on 29th February 2024, we awarded the game an 8/10 and also added: "If you can push through the tedium of its open world busywork...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Trophy Guide: All Trophies and How to Unlock the Platinum
How to unlock all Trophies in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Are you looking for a Trophy guide for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to help you get all Trophies and reveal how to unlock the Platinum Trophy. Our Trophy Roadmap covers questions such as whether there are any Missable Trophies or Difficulty...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: All Quests
Every quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth listed
Looking for a list of all Quests in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? The RPG remake follows a set sequence of Main Chapters, but then has a series of Side Quests that unlock at different times. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to share a list of all Quests. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth:...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: 5 Combat Tips to Conquer Every Battle
Key advice for fights
Need help with combat in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? Well, we've got some (hopefully) useful advice for you. In this Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we'll be outlining what we think are five all-important nuggets of knowledge that should help you find success in battle. Blocking Is Your Best Form of Defence: Final Fantasy 7...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Best Character Builds and Weapon Abilities
Strategies for every party member
What are the best character builds in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? In this Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to cover all of the game's playable characters, explaining their key roles during combat, along with recommendations on Materia, weapon abilities, and weapon skills. <toc open="2."> Recommended...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 1 Walkthrough - Fall of a Hero
To Mt. Nibel and beyond
Chapter 1 - Fall of a Hero is the first Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, automatically beginning after the opening cutscene. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive Chapter 1 Walkthrough, which will detail everything you need to know about Fall of a Hero.
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 2 Walkthrough - A New Journey Begins
Not a very Kalm invasion
Chapter 2 - A New Journey Begins is the second Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and picks up right after the conclusion of Chapter 1 - Fall of a Hero. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Flowers from the Hill Walkthrough
Flower power
Flowers from the Hill is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Flowers from the Hill Walkthrough that covers all the stages of the
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Lifeline in Peril Walkthrough
Mako maintenance
Lifeline in Peril is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: A Rare Card Lost Walkthrough
The heart of the cards
A Rare Card Lost is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Livestock's Bane Walkthrough
Scent check
Livestock's Bane is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Live
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Where the Wind Blows Walkthrough
Quetzalcoatl Talon location revealed
Where the Wind Blows is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're go
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 3 Walkthrough - Deeper into Darkness
Sound of the underground
Chapter 3 - Deeper into Darkness is the third Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and immediately follows Chapter 2 - A New Journey Begins as the Midgardsormr is defeated. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 4 Walkthrough - Dawn of a New Era
High voltage
Chapter 4 - Dawn of a New Era is the fourth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and immediately follows Chapter 3 - Deeper into Darkness once the team is reunited in the Mythril Mine. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Stuck in a Rut Walkthrough
Sick tats
Stuck in a Rut is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Stuck in a Rut Walkth
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: When Words Won't Do Walkthrough
Cloud's best friend
When Words Won't Do is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The Hardest Sell Walkthrough
Flan attack
The Hardest Sell is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a The Har
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: All Piano Song Locations and How to Receive Remuneration
Piano Virtuoso Trophy guide
What are all Piano Song locations in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? And how do you receive Remuneration in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? Requirements tied to a Trophy, you'll need to find and perform Piano Songs from the Outreach Association to a satisfactory degree. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Recruit All Midgar 7th Infantry Units for the Junon Parade
7th, Assemble! Trophy guide
How do you recruit all Midgar 7th Infantry Units for the Junon Parade in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? As part of the lengthy campaign, Cloud will at one point need to sign soldiers up for a big parade working its way through Junon. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to reveal how to recruit all Midgar...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Win the Prize for Outstanding Performance in the Junon Parade
Stealing the Show Trophy guide
How do you win the prize for outstanding performance in the Junon Parade in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? After you have worked out how to recruit all Midgar 7th Infantry Units for the Junon Parade, you can put them to work and win the top prize. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going t
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 5 Walkthrough - Blood in the Water
The cruise from hell
Chapter 5 - Blood in the Water is the fifth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and takes place just after Chapter 4 - Dawn of a New Era as Cloud and co board the Shinra-8 for Costa Del Sol. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Win the Queen's Blood Tournament on Shinra-8
Card Royalty Trophy guide
How do you win the Queen's Blood tournament on Shinra-8 in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? The RPG's very own card game that's brand new to the PS5 remake, you can create your own deck, collect new cards, and win a tournament aboard a prestige cruise ship in the first half of the game. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide,...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 6 Walkthrough - Fool's Paradise
Bon voyage
Chapter 6 - Fool's Paradise is the sixth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and sees the team reach Costa Del Sol after the nightmare crossing aboard Shinra-8 in Chapter 5 - Blood in the Water. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 7 Walkthrough - Those Left Behind
Monster hunting
Chapter 7 - Those Left Behind is the seventh Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and picks up after Yuffie joins your party at the end of Chapter 6 - Fool's Paradise. As part of our Final Fantasy
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The Saga of the Seaside Inn Walkthrough
Where to find the Tonberry King
The Saga of the Seaside Inn is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 7. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a The Saga of the Seaside Inn Walkthrough
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Calling All Frogs Walkthrough
Ribbit
Calling All Frogs is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Calling All Frogs Wal
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Dreaming of Blue Skies Walkthrough
Bait decision
Dreaming of Blue Skies is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Rendezvous in Costa del Sol Walkthrough
What a catch
Rendezvous in Costa del Sol is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 7. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Bodybuilders in a Bind Walkthrough
Get those gains
Bodybuilders in a Bind is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 7. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Of Robed Men and Ransoms Walkthrough
Rescue mission
Of Robed Men and Ransoms is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 7. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 8 Walkthrough - All That Glitters
Welcome to paradise
Chapter 8 - All That Glitters is the eighth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and picks up after the events of Chapter 7 - Those Left Behind, in which Barret visits an old haunt. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 9 Walkthrough - The Planet Stirs
I'm no hero
Chapter 9 - The Planet Stirs is the ninth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and sees Cloud and the team put distance between themselves and the Corel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 10 Walkthrough - Watcher of the Vale
I'm forty-eight!
Chapter 10 - Watcher of the Vale is the tenth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, sees the party touch down in Cosmo Canyon after a plane trip. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive Chapter 10 Walkthrough, which will
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 11 Walkthrough - The Long Shadow of Shinra
Please shut up
Chapter 11 - The Long Shadow of Shinra is the eleventh Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and picks up as the party arrives into Nibelheim via air. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive Chapter 11 Walkthrough, which w
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 12 Walkthrough - A Golden Key
Don't doubt the don
Chapter 12 - A Golden Key is the twelfth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and starts as the party is making its way back to the Gold Saucer by sea. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive Chapter 12 Walkthrough,
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 13 Walkthrough - Where Angels Fear to Tread
Gravity rush
Chapter 13 - Where Angels Fear to Tread is the thirteenth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and tasks the party with tracking down the Shinra helicopter holding the Keystone. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 14 Walkthrough - End of the World
If only we had more time
Chapter 14 - End of the World is the fourteenth and final Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and brings the second part of the Final Fantasy 7 story to a close. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Tides of War and Worry Walkthrough
A welcome distraction
Tides of War and Worry is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Junon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Tides of War and Worry
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Beneath Still Waters Walkthrough
Locate a Hell Rider
Beneath Still Waters is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Junon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Beneath
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Trouble in Paradise Walkthrough
Mischief managed
Trouble in Paradise is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Corel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Trouble in Paradise W
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: O Chicken, Where Art Thou Walkthrough
A real dilemma
O Chicken, Where Art Thou is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a O Chicken, Where Art Thou
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Teach Me, Great Warrior Walkthrough
Lesson learned
Teach Me, Great Warrior is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Teach
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Escape from Endless Writer's Block Walkthrough
Common problems
Escape from Endless Writer's Block is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide an
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The Pursuit of Perfection Walkthrough
How to get the Fafnir Rifle
The Pursuit of Perfection is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The Spice of Life Walkthrough
Where to find magonga mushrooms
The Spice of Life is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Woodland Vigil Walkthrough
Busywork
Woodland Vigil is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Woodland Vigil
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Bonds of Trust Walkthrough
Capturing Aponi
Bonds of Trust is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Cosmo Canyon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Bonds of Trust
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Absence of a Sign Walkthrough
Photo shoot
Absence of a Sign is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Cosmo Canyon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide an Abs
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Unlock Hard Mode and How It Works
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hard Mode explained
How do you unlock Hard Mode in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? How does Hard Mode work in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? A lot like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the RPG has a Hard Mode, but you have to unlock it and it's not available for your first playthrough. As such, you're probably wondering how you access it. As part...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How Many Chapters Are There?
How long does it take to beat Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?
How many Chapters are there in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? Appearing on screen and the feature that helps to break the game up, Chapters are how you'll chart your progress through Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to answer the question: how many...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: From Whence Life Flows Walkthrough
Where to find the Lifesprings
From Whence Life Flows is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Cosmo Canyon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Esoteric Secrets of the Elders Walkthrough
How to get Chocograss
Esoteric Secrets of the Elders is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Nibel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide an Esoteric Secrets of t
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: My White-Haired Angel Walkthrough
Fluffy sightings
My White-Haired Angel is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Nibel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a My White-
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Lament of the Damned Walkthrough
The cries of Hojo
Lament of the Damned is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Nibel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Lament of
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Promises to Keep Walkthrough
Gi chasing
Promises to Keep is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Cosmo Canyon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Promis
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Victim of Circumstance Walkthrough
How to unlock the Vibrodetector
Victim of Circumstance is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Cosmo Canyon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Gold Cup or Bust Walkthrough
Probably bust
Gold Cup or Bust is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Corel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Gold Cup or Bust
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Missing: Mr. Birdie Walkthrough
Where to find Mr. Birdie
Missing: Mr. Birdie is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Corel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Mis
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: All Treasure Trove Requirements at Johnny's Seaside Inn
7-Star Hotel Trophy guide
What are all Treasure Trove requirements at Johnny's Seaside Inn in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? A feature you'll unlock roughly halfway through the game after finishing a Side Quest, this mechanic tracks and rewards your achievements. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to reveal all Treasure Trove...
News JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Sounds a Lot Like Persona in Reverse
Combat in the day, relationships at night
Metaphor: ReFantazio is the next huge JRPG from Shin Megami Tensei developer Atlus, and if new PS Store pages are anything to go by, then the game's structure will be like Persona, but in reverse. Wishlist pages for the title in Japan and Asia claim you'll "go on quests, dungeon dive, and hunt for treasures...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's PS5 Disc Labels Are Wrong in Japan, Asia
Whoops
Between them, Square Enix and Sony have managed to mess up one of the biggest PS5 releases of the year. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, as you’re no doubt already aware, ships on two discs. As with its predecessor, you’ll use the Data Disc to install the requisite data required to run the game, and the Play Disc to, well, actually play it...
News PS Plus Essential Games for March 2024 Announced
Kung fu! Racing! Your neighbour!
Sony has confirmed the lineup of PS5, PS4 games coming to PS Plus Essential for March 2024. Yesterday's leak shared Sifu is one of them — which is now official — but now we know the complete selection. All will be available to download and play from Tuesday, 5th March 2024, with the lineup looking like this:...
News Almost 3,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Epic PS Store Sale
Untighten your belt
It’s that time of the month once more where Sony makes your wallet scream in pain with a deluge of discounts, spanning almost 3,000 games and add-on packs this time. There are an absolute wealth of standouts here, including the excellent Monster Hunter World for just £7.99/$9.99 and the Deluxe Edition of Lies of P for a new...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ's PS5 Version Is Out Tomorrow with Rollback Netcode
Free PS4 to PS5 upgrade
Update: Following the Trophy list posting earlier today on Exophase, Bandai Namco has now confirmed Dragon Ball FighterZ will be treated to a PS5 version as soon as midnight tonight in your local time zone. The game's out tomorrow, 29th February 2024, and the current-gen version will be sporting rollback netcode. It's a free...
News London Studio's PS5 Live Service Fantasy Co-Op Game Will Never See the Light of Day
Not-so magic moments
Another game cancelled as part of Sony’s huge layoffs this week is London Studio’s in-development fantasy co-op game. This was announced in late 2022, and was set in an alternate version of the UK’s capital, where dunk-wearing demons would face off against dragons and the like. Co-studio head Stuart Whyte described it as...
Reaction The Problem with PlayStation Right Now
AAA troubles
PlayStation is in a precarious position. It’s imperative we don’t overreact: the global economy is, for want of a better word, in the gutter right now – and it’s sad to see layoffs occurring across a spectrum of industries, not just gaming. But in the aftermath of a disappointing earnings report and an enormous downsizing...
News GTA 6 on PS5 Will Seemingly Include ScHoolboy Q's Music
T-Pain recently teased involvement
It's been a little quiet on the GTA 6 front, with Rockstar presumably enforcing a strict no-speak policy. NDAs, however, don't apply to actual rockstars like rapper ScHoolboy Q, who appears to have confirmed his musical return for the eagerly anticipated Grand Theft Auto sequel, which analysts don't expect to...
News Tekken 8's Tekken Shop Will Include Both Paid and Free Content on PS5
Fashion over function
Tekken 8's upcoming Tekken Shop will include both paid and free content, Bandai Namco has confirmed, with the premium stuff using a currency called (creatively) Tekken Coins. The Tekken Shop will be refreshed monthly, and the developer insists the move is more about keeping the competitive fighter fresh with customisation items...
News SMT 5: Vengeance Gets Extended Trailer, Physical Pre-Orders on PS5
Digital devil drama
The recently revealed Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is out on PS5 and PS4 this June, when PlayStation players will get a chance to experience the demonic RPG, once exclusive to Nintendo Switch. Along with an extended cut trailer, Atlus has revealed the fancy physical editions fans can now pre-order for PS5 (PS4 pre-orders will...
News Sea of Thieves Players on PS5 Will Need a Microsoft Account to Play
So the healing can begin
In addition to being Rare's first PlayStation game in its incredible 39-year history, Sea of Thieves will require PS5 players to sign up for a Microsoft account to play. Then, progressive players ready to face this brave new world can link their PlayStation and Microsoft accounts (!) in what will undoubtedly be a strange,...
News Skull and Bones Free Update Unleashes Noxious Pirate Lord Phillipe La Peste
The Plague King and his Fleet of Pestilence
The first season of live support for Skull and Bones, called Raging Tides, is now live, introducing an armada of plague-ridden corsairs led by Pirate Lord Phillipe La Peste for players to contend with. In addition, expect dynamic world changes, new events, legendary rivals, and more ships, weapons and...
News Clive Rosfield and Karlach Host the Future Games Show Spring Showcase Next Month
Playing roles
If you've been itching for another video game presentation, the Future Games Show Spring Showcase has got you covered. The digital event is set to take place next month, and as per usual, it's secured some familiar voice talent to stand in as hosts for the show. This time around, it'll be Ben Starr (Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy 16)...
News Clues from McDonald's, Voice Actors, More Suggest MultiVersus May Soon Resurface
Is news imminent?
MultiVersus released back in 2022 as a public beta test, and it immediately proved popular. It was available to play for free for almost a year, but developer Player First Games took the beta down, promising the game would return in a more complete state in 2024. Now, a series of evidence has begun popping up, suggesting some news...
News EA Sports F1 24 Gears Up for May Launch on PS5, PS4, Official Reveal Coming April
We bet it'll look like F1
This feels like it's come around super fast, but it's time once again for the next official Formula One game. Codemasters has released the above teaser for EA Sports F1 24, this year's instalment in the motorsport sim series. While it doesn't give us many clues as to what's new, a press release gives us a little more...
Rumour Live-Service Twisted Metal One of the Games Cancelled by Sony
Project was in early development
Sony has confirmed it's cancelled "some" unannounced games at PlayStation Studios, and according to Jason Schreier of Bloomberg, one of them is the long-rumoured Twisted Metal game from Firesprite. The journalist reports the project was in "early development" and hadn't been greenlit by Sony to go into full...
Review Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake (PS5) - Cult Classic Shines Through Technical Troubles
It can't all be for nothing
Years before becoming a household name thanks to a hilarious, impassioned speech at The Game Awards, Josef Fares — alongside Starbreeze — was already releasing quality games. His first venture, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, is an emotional excursion that sees two brothers set out on a dire journey. Now, Avantgarden...
News PS Plus Essential Game for March 2024 Leaked
One you might've been waiting for
After a lengthy absence, PS Plus leaker Billbil-kun has returned to the scene to share what they've heard is one of the PS Plus Essential games for March 2024. The full lineup will be revealed by Sony tomorrow, but the prominent insider says Sifu for PS5, PS4 will be one of the games on offer. Released in 2022, the...
News Star Wars Battlefront Pack Lights Up PS Store Pre-Order Charts
Competing with FF7 Rebirth, Elden Ring DLC
With Final Fantasy VII Rebirth right around the corner, you would likely assume the Square Enix sequel to be dominating the pre-order charts found on Sony's own PS Store. However, for roughly a week now, this hasn't actually been the case. Ever since the confirmation of the PS5, PS4 Star Wars Battlefront...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Welcomes Monsters Inc's Mike and Sulley in Upcoming Update
Arriving later this week
This week sees the arrival of another big, free update for Disney Dreamlight Valley. The life sim had its full 1.0 launch back in December, and the imminent Laugh Floor update will be the first major addition of 2024. As its name implies, the focus is on Disney and Pixar's Monsters, Inc., bringing main characters Mike...
News Surprise Final Fantasy 7 Remake Patch Changes the Ending
Aerith's final line has been edited
Square Enix issued an unexpected PS5, PS4 patch for Final Fantasy VII Remake yesterday, which upon close inspection by fans, reveals the final voiceline spoken by Aerith has been changed. Rather than looking up to the sky and explaining "I miss it. The steel sky.", she now remarks: "This sky... I don't like it."...
News Elden Ring Legend Let Me Solo Her Might Stop Fighting Malenia When Shadow of the Erdtree Drops
Let her never know rest
It's hard to believe it's been two years since one Elden Ring player rose above all others, proving their right to the throne of Elden Lord through repetitive ritual combat. Let Me Solo Her, as this jar-clad hero would come to be known, would dutifully slay the game's most brutal boss for players single-handedly, becoming an...
News Shibuya Action RPG REYNATIS Slated for PS5, PS4 Launch Later This Year in the West
A kinda magic
FuRyu’s compelling Shibuya-set action RPG outing REYNATIS has attracted a lot of interest since being announced for the PS5 and PS4 in Japan last week, but many were waiting on confirmation of a Western release. Following this week’s full-length trailer, that’s now come courtesy of NIS America, who’s signed on as publisher in...
News Skull and Bones Release Triggers Spike in Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Players
Uncharted waters
In strangely fascinating news, the release of long-in-development piracy simulator Skull and Bones has caused a significant, sustained spike in the number of players revisiting Ubisoft's earlier effort, the corsair-filled Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. PCGamesN corraled the numbers using SteamDB, noting that on 15th February...
News Helldivers 2 War Effort Undermined by Sample Cheats and Traitors
Don't mess with the grind
With the initial battle to keep servers online seemingly over, developer Arrowhead Game Studios must focus on a new and insidious threat that seeks to undermine the intergalactic war effort - from within. We are talking, of course, about Helldivers 2's inevitable cheaters, who have somehow managed to find all-new ways of...
News Xbox's Pentiment Runs Better on PS5 Than Series X Because of a Temporary Bug
Will be fixed in an upcoming patch
In an unexpected turn of events, it's been discovered that Pentiment actually runs better on PS5 than Xbox Series X due to a bug that's allowing the game to run at 120 frames-per-second. The feature is currently disabled on Microsoft's own console due to a glitch, but this will be fixed in an upcoming patch. So,...
News PS Portal Proving More Popular Than Sony Expected
Demand has beat out expectations
A PlayStation executive has revealed in a new interview with Game File that the handheld PS Portal device is proving a lot more popular than the company expected. Hiromi Wakai, the VP of production management, explained "demand has continued to exceed our expectations" and so Sony is now focusing its efforts on...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Remake PS5 Pre-Order Pack Is the Perfect Way to Play Both Games
Great offers expires on Wednesday night
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches for PS5 this coming Thursday, which means a wonderful pre-order offer Square Enix has put on is about to expire: the twin pack containing both Rebirth and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. Until the release of Rebirth, this double pack costs the exact same as Rebirth at...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Sales Apparently Top 10 Million
Natural 10
Since its full release in September of last year, Baldur's Gate 3 has seemingly sold more than 10 million copies — or thereabouts. Larian Studios hasn't posted an official figure, but when addressing topics such as upcoming mod support and community feedback on Twitter, director of publishing Michael Douse wrote: "This is a game that...
Guide Best Arcade Games on PS5
PS5's best arcade games, rated and ranked
What are the best arcade games on PS5? The arcade may not be the defining destination that it once was in the 80s and 90s, but the spirit of arcade games is very much alive – even on the latest crop of consoles. While you may not need a collection of quarters to play the titles on this page, we’re...
Mini Review Penny's Big Breakaway (PS5) - Unique Yo-Yo Platformer Has Its Ups and Downs
Yo with the flow
Penny's Big Breakaway comes from some of Sonic Mania's key contributors, and you can certainly see and feel the influences. This 3D platformer encourages speed, using momentum to your advantage, and exploring colourful, open levels, much like SEGA's mascot series. Despite the through-line, however, this game's core mechanics set it...
News Foamstars Season 2 Groovy Disco Adds New Playable Character, Extra Missions, More
Murder on the dance floor
Foamstars, the not-as-bad-as-everyone-would-have-you-believe multiplayer shooter from Square Enix, is soon to enter its second season. Starting on 8th March, season two is titled Groovy Disco, and it brings with it a bunch of treats, most notably a brand new playable character. Coiff Guy is his name, and you can see some...
Mini Review Pentiment (PS5) - A Slow-Burning 16th-Century Murder Mystery
When everybody plays, we all win
Set in 16th-century Bavaria, Pentiment tells the tale of the small Alpine town of Tassing and the simple people that dwell there. We play as a Nurembergian artist named Andreas Maler who is living in Tassing while he completes work on a piece for the local monastery, and through him we meet the residents of the town...
News Helldivers 2 Servers Finally Stabilising, Team Now Resuming 'Original Plan'
All systems go
Helldivers 2 has been, and continues to be, immensely popular, and it's been the victim of this early success ever since launch. Developer Arrowhead Studios has been putting out fires everywhere, trying to increase server capacity and fix early problems to accommodate the huge demand from eager players. Now, weeks after release, it...
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We could gobble up our allotted Mini Review word allocation merely recapping the background behind deckbuilding roguelike Yohane the Parhelion: Numazu in the Mirage, but all you really need to know is that this is based on the Love Live! Sunshine!! anime spin-off, which casts the eponymous idol as a fortune teller. It’s not to be...
News Second Final Fantasy 16 DLC Set to Be Revealed Next Month
A panel at PAX East will have new details
Square Enix has revealed a PAX East panel will be the place to be to learn more about the second piece of Final Fantasy 16 DLC, titled The Rising Tide. Set to take place on 22nd March 2024, lead developers Naoki Yoshida, Takeo Kujiraoka, and Michael-Christopher Koji Fox will be in attendance, and the event...
News UK Sales Charts: Helldivers 2 Bucks Industry Trend with Rising Weekly Sales
Boom
There are games that sold better at physical retail in the UK last week, but Helldivers 2 is doing something most other titles aren't. In almost all cases, a game's sales will spike immediately and then quickly taper off, settling into a steady rhythm after the first few weeks. However, Arrowhead's smash hit co-op shooter is going against that...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Owl Locations and Rewards
Where to find every owl
What are all owl locations and rewards in Tales of Arise? Throughout the game, you'll come across Dahnan Owls, cute creatures that, when discovered, give you cosmetic rewards. In this Tales of Arise guide, we've listed every owl and its location, along with the rewards that you can expect. Spoiler Warning: Some of the...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Outfits and Where to Find Them
All character outfits
What are all outits and where do you find them in Tales of Arise? Throughout the game, you'll come across outfits that can be equipped at any time, changing the appearance of your characters. Some of these costumes are unlocked during the main story and can't be missed, while others have special requirements. In this Tales of...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Weapons and How to Get Them
Every weapon in the game
What are all weapons and how do you get them in Tales of Arise? Well you've come to the right place. In this Tales of Arise guide, we've catalogued every single weapon in the game, complete with screenshots and how they can be acquired. If you're looking for the best weapons (and armor) in the game, be sure to check out the...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Artifact Locations and What They Do
Blast from the past
Where are all Artifact locations, and what do Artifacts do in Tales of Arise? Artifacts are key items which, once discovered, provide unique gameplay effects. In this Tales of Arise guide, we're going to go over what each Artifact does, and where you can find it. Tales of Arise Artifacts - What You Need to Know: Again,...
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