Snap is doing internal tests of a paid subscription called Snapchat Plus, which will apparently give users early access to features, as well as other abilities. In a statement to The Verge, Snap spokesperson Liz Markman said: We’re doing early internal testing of Snapchat Plus, a new subscription service for Snapchatters. We’re excited about the…
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Redmond-based indie studio Zachtronics was founded by Zach Barth, designer of sandbox builder Infiniminer, AKA the game Notch ripped off to make Minecraft. After that, Zachtronics made a name for itself with 2011’s SpaceChem, which dresses like a game about synthesizing chemicals for space colonies but sneakily teaches you programming and circuit-building. It, and other…
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Even though there are plenty of role-playing games out there that earn huge followings, there aren’t many that have managed to obtain the same popularity that Final Fantasy 7 has specifically. For the last 25 years, the story of Cloud and his companions has captivated players, and players have waited quite a while for news…
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Capcom is developing a sequel to its 2012 high fantasy action RPG Dragon’s Dogma, the company announced Thursday. There are few official details, but we do know the title — Dragon’s Dogma 2 — and that it will take advantage of Capcom’s RE Engine, which has been used for many of the studio’s recent games….
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Following an eternal-seeming procession of softly lit Starfield promos where its devs talk about the soundtrack, we’ve finally got substantial info about Bethesda’s upcoming sci-fi RPG. Speaking to IGN, Bethesda mainstay and Starfield project lead Todd Howard provided some interesting context for the game’s scale and development: It will have four main cities (opens in…
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Square Enix gives fans a better idea of the scope for the Final Fantasy 7 Remake project, confirming that it will be a trilogy of games. In 2015, Square Enix revealed that it was taking on the massive undertaking of remaking its classic RPG Final Fantasy 7. But instead of doing a 1:1 remake, Square…
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During today’s Final Fantasy VII 25th anniversary event, Square Enix announced a remake of Crisis Core, the prequel to Final Fantasy VII that was previously only released on the PSP. Dubbed with the exceedingly long and convoluted name, Crisis Core — Final Fantasy VII —Reunion, Crisis Core recounts the story of Zack Fair: the Shinra…
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s second part, called Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, will arrive “next winter,” according to Square Enix, with a third part coming sometime after that. The Crisis Core Remake (opens in new tab) is due out “this winter,” which means Square Enix is almost certainly referring to the end of 2023 or beginning…
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Xbox Chief Financial Officer Tim Stuart confirms that the Xbox Series X console supply shortage could continue throughout 2022 due to numerous issues. While gamers continue to try and acquire the PS5 or Xbox Series X, many are anticipating the next big wave of console shipments to arrive at their local retail outlets. However, these…
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Any modern smartwatch worth its salt comes with swappable straps. So it’s no surprise that Google is reportedly working on a number of strap options for its forthcoming Pixel Watch. According to 9to5Google, the company is making at least seven straps — including the one showcased during the I/O keynote — for when the smartwatch…
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