Square Enix Deal: Eidos Montreal Exec Heard Rumors Square Enix’s Eidos Montreal sales may have been part of a larger picture plan for future Sony acquisitions. Stephane D’Astous mentions this rumor in a recent interview. D’Astous, who left Eidos Montreal in 2013, speculated about the why and how Square’s $300million deal with Embracer Group to fund its three western studios. D’Astous also gives a rough overview of Square Enix Japan’s relationship with its western studios. The Japan branch saw AAA projects such as Tomb Raider and Avengers as failures. Guardians…
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Bright Dust is available in Destiny 2 for the Micro Mini Sparrow
Bright Dust is available in Destiny 2 for the Micro Mini Sparrow Do you enjoy the comical Sparrows of Destiny2? Are you willing to spend Silver on the Mario Kart-themed one? If the answer is yes, and you don’t have the Micro Mini yet, you can head to the Eververse this week to get it for Bright Dust. Tess Everis is offering it at 2500 Bright Dust. It’s unlikely that it will be available again for Bright Dust until the next Solstice, which will likely happen in a year. I…
Read MoreHow Tomestones are changing in FFXIV 6.2: Astronomy, Aphorisms, Causality and More
How Tomestones are changing in FFXIV 6.2: Astronomy, Aphorisms, Causality and More Another round of Allagan Tomestones is underway with another major Final Fantasy XIV patch. You can say goodbye to many of these endgame currencies once FFXIV patch 6.2 launches in late August (August 23rd or 30). As we move towards new sets of endgame gear, there will be some changes to the high-end Tomestones. You need to know this regarding changes to Tomestones using HTMLXIV 6. Aphorism Tomestones First, you won’t be able to exchange or obtain Tomestones…
Read MorePVP Rewards Changes in FFXIV patch 6.2 — Last Chance to Get Archfiend Attire
PVP Rewards Changes in FFXIV patch 6.2 — Last Chance to Get Archfiend Attire We are quickly moving toward patch 6.2 Final Fantasy XIV. The Moogle Treasure Trove is an event that marks our progress towards the next patch. The FFXIVteam also discusses upcoming changes in patches like the transition to new Tomestones. The launch of the new PVP mode crystalline conflict saw the current PVP Series kick-off. The FFXIV team introduced a new progression system using Series Malmstones and the Trophy Crystals currency. The primary reward was the fearsome…
Read MoreNow that it’s available on mobile, I am once again asking you to play before your eyes
Now that it’s available on mobile, I am once again asking you to play before your eyes Before your Eyes is an adventure game by GoodbyeWorld Games that tracks every blink, you make to move the story forward. It’s one of those games that I will always recommend. Now it is available on mobile devices via Netflix. It’s running flawlessly on my iPhone 12 as I type this. Before your Eyes is a game about a character called Benjamin Brynn. He recounts his whole life as a ferryman who catches…
Read MoreThe World Ends with You is so Zetta Old Today (3*5 years)
The World Ends with You is so Zetta Old Today (3*5 years) When The World Ends with You was first released in 2007, I wasn’t a massive fan of JRPGs. It was still a JRPG that I enjoyed, so when it was first released in the West in 2008, it was something of a whim. I bought it in one of those clunky and transparent UK DS cases. It quickly became a favorite of mine, thanks to its unique mechanics and narrative themes of connection and isolation. The World Ends…
Read MorePSA: Sims 4 Glitch is Making Sims Get Old Too Fast
PSA: Sims 4 Glitch is Making Sims Get Old Too Fast It would be easy to believe that growing older too quickly — in a matter of minutes — is something that can only be seen in movies like M. Night’s Old. But that’s the reality of an unexpected glitch that The Sims 4 has. Yesterday’s free patch, which introduced sexual orientations and a new phone interface, was hugely successful. Players have been logging in to The Sims 4 to see their Sims age too fast, rather than waiting until…
Read MoreFFXIV Store Launches Moonfire Faire Sale in Advance of 2022 Event
FFXIV Store Launches Moonfire Faire Sale in Advance of 2022 Event The summer is here, even if the heat hasn’t spooked you. It’s almost time for Final Fantasy XIV’s Moonfire Faire. The open event is usually held in mid-to-late August each year and offers unique summertime rewards for participants. To go with the 2021 ice cream theme, the 2021 event featured the glamorous Polar Bear mount. This year’s Moonfire Faire is likely to go live along with patch 6.2, which is scheduled for the same time. While we have seen…
Read MoreFFXIV North American Data Center Expandement Delayed to November
FFXIV North American Data Center Expandement Delayed to November Global trends are slowing the pace of progress in Final Fantasy XIV. The FFXIV team is focused on increasing server capacity due to the popularity of this vast online adventure. Naoki Yoshida, the creative director, and lead producer, presented in January a plan to expand server capacity across all regions. In January, Oceania added a new data center, giving players from Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea access to their servers. This not only significantly lowered their ping but also…
Read MoreNope REVIEW – Say Yep to This Movie
Nope, REVIEW – Say Yep to This Movie Jordan Peele’s latest horror comedy Nope will continue to delight moviegoers. He also adds some sci-fi to his mix with OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) and Em Haywood (Keke Palmer), enlisting the assistance of Michael Wincott (cinematographer) and Brandon Perea (tech expert) to capture footage from a UFO that is stalking their farm and being the cause of their father’s death (Keith David). It would be a spoiler to reveal the best part of Nope. Everyone should know the basics of the plot and…
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