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Summary By almost all accounts,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis a triumph. It has been widely praised by both critics and audiences for its breadth and variety of content, satisfying combat sandbox, and narrative, which expands on thefoundation laid by the originalFinal Fantasy 7. Having said that, it’s not above criticism, and its sequel should take steps to polish some of its rougher edges, and seize some of the opportunities it missed....

At least one group of hardcore PlayStation fans brought mattresses to a local game store in advance of Black Friday, maximizing the odds of snagging a new PlayStation 5. This reflects just how excited many gamers are about the next-gen console, and how difficult it may be to obtain one on Black Friday. It’s not hard to see why the PlayStation 5 has generated so much hype. For one, the new console offers a huge range ofexciting advances over the PlayStation 4, ranging from a re-hauled controller to dramatically reduced loading times....

Metroid Dread WHERE TO PLAY Amazon and Nintendo are collaborating in offering a slew of Switch game deals. This includes the epic return of Samus in Metroid Prime. Now the bounty hunter’s adventures in an action-packed 2D platformer are close to cheapest ever at just $39.99. Access amazing new powers to make Samus even stronger and beat the E.M.M.I. robots. Shoppers looking for a great deal on Switch games might want to take a closer look atMetroid Dread....

Summary The following contains spoilers for Season 2 of Girlfriend, Girlfriend, available onCrunchyroll. One of the better aspects of thesecond season ofGirlfriend, Girlfriendhas been the internal conflict faced by Saki’s best friend, Shino. Shino faces a major emotional quandary as she tries to squash her feelings for Naoya, and at the core of this conflict lies her characterization as a tsundere. The wayGirlfriend, Girlfriendhas been building upon this has been exemplary, elevating her to a position beyond the stock characteristics often associated with the tsundere archetype, but what exactly is it about the path undertaken by the series makes Shino such a good tsundere character?...

Guild Wars 2has a complex and vibrant economic system, allowing players to buy and trade almost any item in the game. One of the things that theplayers can trade for their gold is Gems,a currency used in the Black Lion Gem Store to purchase skins, utilities, and account upgrades. Related:Guild Wars 2: Best Tank Subclasses Gemscan also be purchased on the game’s website or through the in-game shop. As the player progresses, the game will also reward the player with gems for achieving certain milestones and accomplishments....

One PieceandDragon Ballare two of the most popularanimeof all time. They’re generally the franchises that people picture not only when discussing Shonen, but also anime in general. Through their decades of wacky action, they’ve accumulated vast fan bases that span multiple generations and right across the globe. RELATED:Great Modern Anime That Have A ’90s Aesthetic With that popularity comes inevitable comparisons. Fans love a little friendly competition between hot properties. In the age of the internet, that competition manifests as memes....

Summary The following contains heavy spoilers forJUJUTSU KAISEN, forBLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War, as well as for theBLEACH: Can’t Fear Your Own Worldnovel trilogy by Ryohgo Narita, all available on VIZ’s online manga platform. There are many comparisons made between the stories of Gege Akutami’sJUJUTSU KAISENand Tite Kubo’sBLEACH. WithMAPPA’s adaptation ofJUJUTSU KAISEN, countless homages to shōnen titleshave been made through animation and direction. That being said, as one catches up to theJUJUTSU KAISENmanga, a few deeper similarities between this world and that ofBLEACHarise....

Summary The Legend of Zeldais a franchise that thrives on both tradition and innovation simultaneously. While mostbig franchise sequelseither decide to break the mold completely and go in a completely new direction, or stick to the same old formula it’s used to,The Legend of Zeldafinds a perfect balance of both, with most entries trying their hardest to push the boundaries of the time while also keeping the same core identity of the entries that have preceded it....

With just a few months left until the upcoming launch ofPokemon Legends: Arceus, fans are already flooding the internet with original artwork. Some have even shared theirPokemon Legendsfan theories and expected changesin high anticipation for the video game. Now, another excited player has married the upcoming title with thePokemon TCG, creating a physical artwork of the game’s Hisuian Growlithe using the franchise’s trading cards. It seems that there has been a rise inPokemonfanart using the trading card game....

The “massive"Monster Hunter Riseexpansion, Sunbreak, officially launches next month. Capcom has been doling out information to keep fans interested, and withRisebeing 2021’s most-downloaded Switch game in Japanit promises to be a big event. More accessible tutorials and an emphasis on open-world movement helped the latestMonster Huntergain a sturdy foothold in the West as well, and Sunbreak will feature “Three Lords” based on myths and stories of western canon: the vampiric Malzeno, werewolf Lunagaron, and Frankenstein’s monster Garangolm....

Monster Hunter Riseis a popular action-RPG that tasks players on trapping and slaying all manners of beasts in an open-world setting. This newest installment of the popular franchise implements new features like a companion system and a fresh way to aerially traverse the map. SinceMonster Hunter Riseis the sixth installment of the series, it features the same core gameplay mechanics of the series along with new additions. This game has a robust combat system that comes with varying layers....

My Hero Academia, despite some recent hiccups, is one of the current stars of shonen manga and anime. Among the many character writing issues fans have with the series though, there is one that has garnered a whirlwind of controversy. Redemptive character arcs have been a mainstay in storytelling for a long time. Iconic characters likeAvatar: The Last Airbender’s Zuko andNaruto’sSasuke Uchiha have helped give redemption for villainous characters a bump in popularity for the modern age, and been widely well received....

It’s been decades since arcade games and video consoles first appeared on the pop culture scene. The first Nintendo console appeared in North America in 1985, following the Japanese Famicom which had already been on the market for two years. Since then, some games have faded from the gaming scene, only to return years later in emulator form well after the physical cartridges were erased from existence. RELATED:10 Dormant Franchises The Nintendo Switch Needs There are some games that exist only in emulator form and there are others that are simply extremely rare or priced out of most consumers' reaches....