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I have a pet conspiracy theory. The greatest minds in card game design don’t work at Wizards of the Coast on Magic: The Gathering or at Ravensburger on the Disney-themed breakout hit Lorcana. But somehow, through some eldritch pact made with the gods of the collectible card game, Square Enix managed to snag the greatest … Read more
The reboot cycle that began with 2020’s Final Fantasy VII Remake was a creative risk. It transformed a single PlayStation game into a trilogy meant to retell one of the most celebrated RPGs of all time. Remake was a slower, more elaborate vision of Square Enix’s beloved 1997 hit; it took the first few hours … Read more
Maria Diaz/ZDNET Apple just launched a new free iPhone app — called Apple Sports — that gives sports fans a personalized experience, making it easier to follow their teams’ and leagues’ scores and statistics. After users download the app on their iPhones, they choose their favorite leagues and teams. Each day, the Apple Sports app … Read more
Image: Headpress Ok, this isn’t a sci-fi or fantasy book, but it’s definitely in the realms of horror. In the hands of film scholar and director Kier-La Janisse—who made Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched, the definitive documentary on folk horror—it’s guaranteed to be a fascinating adaptation. Severin Films announced the project earlier this week in … Read more
Bill Port, a 39-year-old Sales Engineer from the Milwaukee area, doesn’t have many qualifications to apply for the defensive coordinator job with the Green Bay Packers. That didn’t stop Port from mailing a resume and two-sentence cover letter to Packers CEO Mark Murphy with the following message: “I heard your organization has a job opening, … Read more
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Cosmo Canyon. Nibelheim. Dolphin racing. Vincent Valentine. A one-winged Sephiroth. Marlene’s dad Dyne. Mini-game after mini-game after mini-game to play. “The world will be saved, but will you?” asks the game’s trailer, with almost zero subtlety that the events of this game will determine Aerith’s infamous fate. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is coming February 29th, … Read more
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is nearly here. It’s coming February 29th, and yes, we will find out what happens to Aerith unless the game’s producer was playing us. But we won’t have to wait that long to get a taste, because Sony will release a playable demo as soon as tomorrow, February 6th. That’s the … Read more
December and January are traditionally lighter months for publishing, but February is ramping things back up again—just in time for picking out a book for your Valentine (or yourself)! Romance is a theme this month—but you’ll also find space adventures, inter-dimensional hijinks, magical libraries, monsters, and more. What Makes Immortal Longings an Epic Fantasy? | … Read more
Pulling out a board game is always a great way to bring loved ones together, especially if you have kids who are often glued to their devices. And playing games in real life doesn’t have to be boring. Over the last decade, board games have evolved beyond Monopoly and Clue. The best board games offer … Read more
Ever wonder what a Mission: Impossible movie would look like if it centered on a 93-year-old grandmother? If so, you’re in luck! Thelma is here to answer that curious query for you. And the answer is: downright delightful. Following in the footsteps of action-comedies like the sports spoof Shaolin Soccer and the student heist flick … Read more