Aidan Simonds

Writer/Producer/Person. aidan-simonds-at-gmail-dot-com. Twitter: @aidansimonds

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Final Fantasy 8 Remastered Review (PS4) - Whatever, Squall

Does the polarizing Final Fantasy 8 hold up after 20 years? Read our Final Fantasy 8 Remastered review to find out!

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Final Fantasy 6 Terra Shows Strength in Compassion

Our newest installment of Our Favorite Characters takes a look at Final Fantasy 6's Terra Brandford. The Final Fantasy 6 Terra character stands out from the sea of Final Fantasy protagonists.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Character Customization Will Allow Trans Characters

With controversy surrounding an in-game advertisement that many have deemed transphobic, plenty have questioned whether Cyberpunk 2077 will depict queer issues in a meaningful way. However, it looks like the Cyberpunk 2077 character customization will allow for trans and non-binary characters.

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Latest Cyberpunk 2077 Controversy Puts LGBTQ Depiction in Doubt

Yet another Cyberpunk 2077 controversy has hit, making many wonder how it will ultimately handle LGBTQ themes and identities.

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Crash Team Racing Microtransactions to be Introduced in Next Grand Prix

Activision has announced a big change coming to Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. Crash Team Racing microtransactions will be introduced with the next Grand Prix, giving fans the "opportunity" to purchase Wumpa Coins with real-life money.

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PlayStation 4 Digital Sales Overtake Physical Sales

The most recent Sony fiscal report revealed some interesting statistics. For the first time, PlayStation 4 digital sales overtook physical sales.

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Hitman 3 Not Currently in Development, IO May Have a New IP Planned

While chatter and speculation that Hitman 3 was in development began to spring up, as of right now there doesn't seem to be anything concrete about the project. It does look like it has a new IP in the works, however.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Religion Comments Clarified With Accurate Translation

Some chatter spewed up online after some Cyberpunk 2077 religion comments appeared online. However, that turned out to be a mistranslation of sorts, and CD Projekt RED clarified what it actually had to say about the topic.

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Cut Astro Bot Rescue Mission Multiplayer Mode Revealed

Astro Bot Rescue Mission has been one of the PSVR's headlining titles, but did you know there was originally an Astro Bot Rescue Mission multiplayer mode?

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Wargroove PS4 Release Date Finally Announced by Chucklefish

After months of waiting, Chucklefish has finally announced the Wargroove PS4 release date. And it's coming soon!

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Overwatch Role Lock Confirmed, Thanks to a New Video

A leaked video pertaining to the Overwatch League released ahead of schedule, confirming rumors that an Overwatch role lock would be implemented.

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Oculus Wants to Trade With Sony for PSVR Exclusives

There's far from anything concrete to report on, but Oculus' Jason Rubin said he "would love" if PSVR exclusives made its way to Oculus platform. And Oculus would be more than willing to do the same in return.

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Konami Announces PES 2020 Juventus Exclusivity Deal

Konami has announced an exclusive PES 2020 Juventus deal, giving the publisher full rights to the club's names, stadium, and more.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Xbox One Release Not Planned

Square Enix has confirmed that a Final Fantasy 7 Remake Xbox One release is not planned. In addition, it said there are no plans for any platforms outside of the PS4.

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The Dark Pictures Anthology Multiplayer Modes Announced

You won't have to face the horrors in Supermassive's The Dark Pictures Anthology alone. Brand new The Dark Pictures anthology multiplayer modes were announced, allowing you to share the horrors.

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Lord of the Rings MMO Coming from Amazon Game Studios

Amazon Game Studios has announced it is developing a free-to-play Lord of the Rings MMO. However, other details were not revealed at this time.

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New Super Monkey Ball PS4 Game Rated in Taiwan, Suggesting a Revival

It looks like a new Super Monkey Ball PS4 game is on its way. A new entry in the platforming series was recently rated in Taiwan.