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First-person shooters are one of the most popular genres in all of video games. Players have to master movement and aiming all while under intense situations. Even with a focus on shooting bad guys, this genre finds a way to differentiate itself with unique mechanics and general variety. Unfortunately, the popularity of this genre also means many great FPS franchises get left in the dirt. Whether they had unique settings or offered a different experience, some abandoned franchises are more than deserving of another chance....

The Final Fantasy series has a long history and its developers have worked hard to create unique yet strangely interconnected universes. These differing universes in each mainline entry are designed to be both welcoming to newcomers and to raise a smile in long time fans of the franchise. This is never been more true than with Square-Enix’s biggest hit Final Fantasy VII which has expanded to include books, feature films, spin-off games, and now a remake in this year’s Final Fantasy VII Remake....

Final Fantasy is a JRPG franchise that has deeply embedded its roots into gaming history as we know it. To this day, every single time one is asked to mention some of the most popular JRPG games around, then you can safely bet that at least one Final Fantasy game will be mentioned in some form or the other. After all, the fact of the matter is that this series has some of the best titles in the entirety of gaming, let alone the JRPG genre itself....

Nintendo had a rough start to last decade. The Wii was an unbelievable success when it first launched in 2006, but momentum almost came to a halt after 2010. The 3DS launched in 2011 but sales came in lower than expected due to a higher price tag and lackluster launch lineup. The ten games listed below from 2011 reflect this. There are definitely some heavy hitters that made Nintendo fans happy, but a lot of them are either mediocre or re-releases....

Outriders is the latest in a long line of great looter shooters to have been released in the last few years. Series like Borderlands and Destiny are firmly established as major games in the genre, but there are some awesome looter shooters that people are missing out on. These are the kind of titles that players can easily put hundreds of hours into, with updates and content drops providing a wealth of new experiences at regular intervals....

The Nintendo 64 is well known for many great 3D platformers like Super Mario 64, Banjo Kazooie, Conker’s Bad Fur Day, and Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon. However, the console is also known for having a plethora of many very competent racing games that still hold up to this day. Many of the racing games that appeared on the N64 were exclusive to the console, so you won’t be able to play them anywhere else, making the system still worth owning today - unless they finally decide to release the N64 Mini....

Gaming company Konami abandoned AAA game development in 2015, dooming many of their popular franchises, not the least of which was Metal Gear. Fans were thrown for a surprise recently when the debut entry, 1998’s Metal Gear Solid, and 2001’s Metal Gear Solid 2, made their way to GOG. While this in no way marks a return for the franchise, it is nice for people to have an easy way to access these legendary titles....

Respawn Entertainment’s Apex Legends made quite a splash when it landed and is currently in the midst of its seventh season of play. With the game having undergone significant balancing and expansion, it’s the perfect time for new players to make their first jump. However, all the content can be quite overwhelming at first glance, especially for players who aren’t used to the incredibly influential Battle Royale format in a shooter....

Scott Pilgrim is finally back! Initially delisted in 2014, Ubisoft has finally brought back the cult classic digital release. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game: Complete Edition was released on January 14, so fans can finally enjoy this gem again. While countless veterans are hopping into Scott Pilgrim’s stylistic beat-’em-up, there are plenty of fresh faces in the fandom. With over a decade since the game was initially released, the community has grown exponentially....

Pokemon come in many different shapes and sizes. There are 18 types in total, each boasting their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Some are more geared towards offense, while others prioritize defense or speed. However, dual-type Pokemon can sometimes change things up for their respective typings. Fire-type Pokemon are known for their destructive power. They have devastating attacks and the ability to burn foes with a status that reduces attack and deals damage over time....

Video game characters may pull off incredible feats of bravery and combat, but even fictional, world-saving heroes need to retire from action eventually. Video game characters live massively adventurous and incredibly dangerous lives. From daring feats of bravery as they take on entire criminal organizations to defeating extra-terrestrial nasties, no challenge is too big to take on. But even fictional characters need a break sometime and no doubt many of them would like to stay home, start families, and live out the rest of their days in comfy slippers....

The final day of the 14 Days of Fortnite is upon us, bringing with it one last challenge for players to complete if they want to earn all the rewards the event has to offer. Today’s challenge, the first new Fortnite challenge of 2019, tasks players with searching through 14 chests on the battle royale map, which should be self-explanatory for anyone familiar with the game. Searching chests in Fortnite is just one of the fundamental aspects of playing the game, and all it requires is for players to find a chest and loot it....

Though the PC version of Battlefield 3 has already received its very substantial patch or, as DICE likes to call them, client update, PS3 and Xbox 360 gamers are still left wondering when their copies of Battlefield 3 might be getting improvements. For PS3 gamers, that wait is only a bit longer, as DICE has today announced that tomorrow will see the release of the PS3 client update. Unfortunately, Xbox 360 owners got a less substantial timeline, with DICE saying that their client update will follow shortly after the PS3 version....

For the first time in a long time 2013 is going to be a year filled with titles that are best experienced on the PC. That isn’t to say that console versions will be slouches by any means, but there’s no denying that PC ports have begun to surpass their multi-platform brethren, in some cases, by leaps and bounds. Among the must-have titles that could presumably look best on the PC in 2013 is BioShock Infinite, Irrational Games’ follow-up to their beloved title from 2007....

Black Ops 2’s League Play — which matches players based on skill and features a more comprehensive leaderboard — went live earlier this week, and to celebrate Activision has announced a Double XP weekend. The introduction of League Play was a major selling point for Black Ops 2, at least to the MLG crowd, but the fact that it didn’t launch alongside the Call of Duty title deflated that enthusiasm a little bit....

Throughout the life of the PS3, Sony often let PSN play host to a number of thoughtful, beautifully crafted independent games. That tradition is carried on with the PlayStation 4. The release of the launch title Contrast once again illustrates Sony’s commitment to bringing unique gaming experiences to their console. But does developer Compulsion Games’ playful puzzler have what it takes to turn heads during the PS4 launch, or will it simply be lost like a shadow in the dark?...

Dead Rising 3 has been rumored to be in production for some time now, but the E3 2013 crowd was still happily surprised as developers Capcom reeled up the curtain on the previously secretive project. Set for the first time in an open-world environment, Dead Rising 3 was announced to be an exclusive Xbox One title which will launch later this year. Instead of bringing back Chuck Greene this time around, Capcom has opted to introduce in a new main character for Dead Rising 3....

Fans of the Dead Rising franchise had a fairly good sense of what to expect when Dead Rising 3 was announced as an Xbox One exclusive. In the time since, the developers at Capcom haven’t disappointed, taking the core zombie-culling to a bigger, better, and more open-ended place, while showing that the franchise’s signature brand of humor was intact. But the story is what drives the carnage, with the latest trailer showing exactly what will be motivating new hero Nick Ramos in his quest to escape Los Perdidos....

Destiny has seen a few updates and improvements made to it since its launch last month, in an attempt to bring the game more in line with players’ expectations and the numerous amounts of feedback (read: complaints) they’ve dished out. Since September, updates have been issued that remove the legendary Loot Cave, tweak weapons and loot drops, balance the Vault of Glass Raid and there’s still more to come. Moving forward, Destiny’s first expansion pack, known as The Dark Below, will incorporate feedback to further aid development before it releases in December....

Those itching to try out two of 2012’s most anticipated shooters may just get their chance. Ubisoft and CCP have revealed details on the betas for their respective shooters, Far Cry 3 and Dust 514. PS3 owners can register for the DUST 514 beta through the game’s website. However, registration does not necessarily mean everyone will be accepted. The closed beta begins next week for those who attended EVE Fanfest in addition to select EVE Online players....