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There is renewed excitement about the much-discussed Final Fantasy 9 remake after Square Enix launched an official Final Fantasy 9 25th Anniversary website. The website , which is in Japanese, notes the release date of Final Fantasy 9 (July 7, 2000) and points out the game celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. “We are preparing various projects, including merchandise and collaborations to commemorate the 25th anniversary, so please look forward to it!" the website continues. That rather innocuous statement, as well as the existence of the anniversary website itself, was enough to spark speculation that Square Enix may finally reveal the Final Fantasy 9 remake fans so desperately want. And the timing of the website’s launch is not lost on fans who point out Nintendo is set to hold a Switch 2-focused Direct this week, on April 2. Could Square Enix finally announce Final Fantasy 9 remake for Switch 2 at the Direct? Some fans are hoping so. Of course, this may all be not...

YouTuber Jacksepticeye has revealed he spent a year working on a Soma animated show only for it to fall apart, leaving him “quite upset.” In a new video titled 'A Bad Month,' Jacksepticeye, real name Seán William McLoughlin, not only revealed the existence of the Soma animated show, but that it had been canceled. Soma, a survival horror science fiction video game from Amnesia developer Frictional Games, launched back in 2015 and was met with critical acclaim. Jacksepticeye streamed the game extensively at the time it came out, and often mentions it as one of his favorites. In the video, Jacksepticeye talked generally about what has been a difficult period creatively following various projects that have either been canceled or failed to progress far enough to show his fans. Lamenting his lack of content creation lately, Jacksepticeye then revealed the Soma animated show. “I had a very large creative project that I was very excited to do, and — I don’t actually know if I...

Congratulations: You have decided to take off those training wheels, put down that deck of Uno cards, and dip your toes into the exciting hobby world of board games! Now, before you reach for that box of Twilight Imperium or put your investigator pants on to trot around the city of Arkham (the Cthulhu one, not the one with Batman), it’s important to work up that level of game complexity. There are a ton of great games that are far more welcoming to learn and play to help ease you into things, but a lack of complexity doesn’t mean a lack of fun. The following games on this list were compiled to point new players towards experiences that, first, won’t break the bank; second, give you a good foundational understanding of some popular mechanics and game types; and finally, be a blast to play, whether that's with your friends, partner, or a random person at your local game shop. TL;DR: The Best Board Games for Beginners Azul Faraway Ticket to Ride Pandemic Sky Team Coup She...

Monster Hunter Wilds’ phenomenal success shows no sign of slowing down. It’s just breezed past the 10 million sold mark, setting a new record for developer and publisher Capcom. That’s a first month sales record for Capcom — no game in the company’s history has sold more after a month on sale. Wilds was already the fastest-selling game in Capcom history after selling 8 million copies in just three days . In a note to press, Capcom explained why it believes Monster Hunter Wilds has proven so successful, even blowing Monster Hunter World out the water. It pointed to the introduction of crossplay and the day-one launch across console and PC (World launched on PC half a year after console) as key factors in Wilds' appeal. "The title provides an environment where a wider range of players can enjoy the game together with the introduction of crossplay, a first for the series, and a simultaneous release on Playstation 5 system, Xbox Series X|S, and PC," Capcom explained. ...

The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Sunday, March 30, below: Super Mario RPG for $19.99 The remake of Super Mario RPG is $19.99 at Target right now, which is a great price for this classic title. If you've yet to either play the original or check out the remake, this is the perfect time to do so. Composer Yoko Shimimura returned to compose the remake's original soundtrack, and each boss and environment has been expertly recrafted for the Nintendo Switch. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for $40 Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake takes the beloved NES game to brand-new heights using HD-2D. For $40, this is an excellent deal and the lowest we've seen the game yet. I spent 70 hours obtaining the Platinum Trophy for this one on PlayStation 5, so you can expect a giant adventure ahead. Logitech G915 TKL Tenkeyless Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard This weekend, you can save ov...

Before the Switch 2 takes over, a recent March Nintendo Direct showed off some exciting new game announcements. This included a teaser trailer for the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. If you've been patiently waiting to pick this one up for your game library, especially after the release of the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake , today's your lucky day. The Switch , PS5 , and Xbox Series X versions are live now to preorder for $59.99. While we don't have an exact release date for it yet, the teaser trailer and sale pages both note that it'll arrive sometime in 2025. On Amazon, the checkout page says the item will be released on Dec 31, 2025. See below to secure your copy today. Preorder Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Also at Best Buy : Nintendo Switch | PS5 | Xbox Series X - $59.99 Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Trailer What Is Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake? The Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is, as its name suggests, HD...

Here's some good news for anyone with a deal-hunting streak: Amazon's Spring Sale 2025 is in full swing (it runs through March 31). All sorts of stuff is on sale, but what we're focused on here is the board games. They're kind of hidden away deep within the main store page , but below I've picked out the best board game deals available in the sale. I even went ahead and divided them into two categories, depending on how deep you want to go into the tabletop gaming hobby. Adult Board Game Deals If you're into board games for adults , there aren't a ton of deals to go around in the Spring Sale, but there are a handful that are worthy of a look. Cascadia is a fun game you can whip out on game night with your friends or family. See our 8/10 Cascadia review for more info on it. Forbidden Jungle is a cooperative board game that lets you work together with your fellow players. Cartographers is one of our favorite roll and write board games . And finally, T...