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LunarCon kicks off in FFXIV, an In Game Player-Run Convention

July 31, 2022July 30, 2022 Payton Russell

LunarCon kicks off in FFXIV, an In Game Player-Run Convention Dalamud hangs low above the horizon… LunarCon has arrived in Final Fantasy XIV. From July 29 to 31, the second annual online convention will take place in the Crystal Data Center. The con was a huge success last year and will be back. There will be various events and panels for players to enjoy throughout the weekend. These include an in-game cosplay contest and a live auction of rare and unusual items. For more information, you can visit the LunarCon Program. Here…

Official FFXIV PVP Win Ratios by Job Revealed and New PVP Details

July 31, 2022July 30, 2022 Adrian Shaffer

Official FFXIV PVP Win Ratios by Job Revealed and New PVP Details Naoki Yoshida, Final Fantasy XIV producer and director, was hanging out with Toshio Murouchi (boy community manager), live streaming and commentating on some Crystalline Conflict matches. You could only watch it on the official HTMLIVTwitch channel. Thanks to the translators of the FFXIV Reddit’s Discord channel, we were able to get some new FFXIV PVP details Yoshida shared with us on stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O058Qr5gTs8 We know that some jobs in the FFXIV PVP trenches can cause problems in matches.…

Solar Opposites: Season 3 REVIEW – Alien Patchwork

July 30, 2022July 29, 2022 Payton Russell

Solar Opposites: Season 3 REVIEW – Alien Patchwork Justin Roiland’s first season of his domestic sci-fi animation Solar Opposites was always going to be somewhat under the watchful eye of Rick & Morty. Although Dan Harmon cannot be there to guide Korvo and his misfit alien humanoids through their adventures, it wasn’t easy to talk about Hulu’s animated sequel project without mentioning the Adult Swim megahit. Perhaps this is an issue that Solar Opposites has addressed as it moves into its third season. The sophomore episode of 2021 felt like…

Dark Crisis, Aquaman – Andromeda & The Endless Possibilities of The DC Universe

July 30, 2022July 29, 2022 Jay Hammond

Dark Crisis, Aquaman – Andromeda & The Endless Possibilities of The DC Universe Two of the most popular titles currently on sale are Aquaman: Andromeda and Dark Crisis. They both come from DC Comics. The first is written by Joshua Williamson, illustrated by Daniel Sampere, and serves as the latest direct sequel to 1985’s crossover event, Crisis on Infinite Earths. This is the most recent continuity-free effort published under The DC Black Label imprint. It features a Ram V story and Christian Ward art. These two mini-series share many similarities.…

Fight For The Fallen: HOOK wins the First AEW Championship

July 30, 2022July 29, 2022 Adrian Shaffer

Fight For The Fallen: HOOK wins the First AEW Championship. This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite featured a shocking title change. It was a special episode called “Fight for the Fallen.” Ricky Starks won his FTW Championship against Danhausen but then opened the floor to a second challenger, who turned out to be the ever-popular HOOK. Starks was astonished when HOOK stormed into the ring. He gave Starks every challenge he could and locked in the Redrum finisher. Ricky then taps out ‘Absolute Ricky’ in the middle. HOOK now has…

AEW Announces Trios Championship for All Out

July 30, 2022July 29, 2022 Payton Russell

AEW Announces Trios Championship for All Out Since AEW was rumored, a Trios Championship would be introduced to their ranks. This September will see All Out finally bring that reality, as the Trios Championship will be up for grabs in the finals at a tournament across the globe. The Trios titles have been discussed in whispers for more than a year. Since the introduction of stables like Death Triangle, House of Black, and Blackpool Combat Club, there has been plenty of reason for these three to compete for bragging rights. AEW…

RWBY – Ice Queendom Episode 4 REVIEW – A Chilling Turn

July 30, 2022July 29, 2022 Michael Gibson

RWBY – Ice Queendom Episode 4 REVIEW – A Chilling Turn The previous three episodes were essentially a recap of RWBY Volume One, with additional details such as the introduction of the Nightmare Grimm or the character Shion Zaiden (a Huntress who specializes in hunting them). Episode four of Ice Queendom launches directly into its own story. Ruby agrees to help Weiss, who is now unconscious and under complete control of her Nightmare. Ruby is determined to help her teammate, but the Grimm has taken control of Weiss’ thoughts, and…

Frogwares Announces The Remake of Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened

July 30, 2022July 29, 2022 Jay Hammond

Frogwares Announces The Remake of Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened Frogwares, Ukrainian developers, have announced they are remaking one of their classic Sherlock Holmes experiences on modern consoles. The country’s ongoing war forced them to cancel their previous project. They have now revealed that they will release a remade, rewritten Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X & S. Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened features Watson and the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes as they investigate a simple case involving missing persons. The investigation turns out…

GTA VI’s Most Exciting Feature Is Its Female Protagonist

July 30, 2022July 29, 2022 Jay Hammond

GTA VI’s Most Exciting Feature Is Its Female Protagonist GTA VI, despite not being fully revealed yet, is already one the most anticipated games ever. GTA VI is arguably the most successful and popular game of all time. A follow-up will likely surpass every expectation. According to a recent Bloomberg report, GTA VI’s setup and premise sound incredibly promising. Bloomberg and Jason Schreier report that GTA VI will take place in a modern version of Vice City. The surrounding area is inspired by Miami. This is a great opportunity, considering Vice City is one of…

FFXIV North American Data Center Expandement Delayed to November

July 30, 2022July 29, 2022 Payton Russell

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 significantly lowered their ping and reduced congestion in…