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Hironobu Sakaguchi and Mistwalker are back with another JRPG title, Fantasian, coming to Apple Arcade sometime in 2021. Mistwalker's last few releases on mobile, including Terra Wars (Wow, I reviewed this one!) and Terra Wars 2, were gacha grinders with a lot of style, so we'll see where Fantasian lands on the cool scale after it releases.

For now, there's some really coot art and assets to gawk at while we wait, including handmade dioramas that form the background for big environments. Based on some of the characters we can see in the trailer, one could very easily take a peek and say "Yep. That's definitely a JRPG." Why not give it a watch below?

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Apparently the story takes place in a multi-dimensional universe where the balance of Chaos and Order is in flux. You begin as a character who has lost his memories and must set off on a journey to discover them. These memories along with other finds like notes and journals along the way as you explore become a sort of storytelling device that flesh out the characters, realms, and more. Along the way you'll probably save the world or something, maybe end up battling a deity while you're floating in the cosmos. Hey, I'm just guessing here.

New battle mechanics are taking shape for the game known as "Dimengeon battles" where the player can send enemies that they've already encountered into a dimensional dungeon to corral them and ostensibly take care of later, letting you explore the world without the complications of constant combat. We don't know exactly how this works, but from what little details are available, it sounds kind of like being able to shove a bunch of weaker battles into one spot to plow through later, saving so-called "grind time".

If Hironobu Sakaguchi didn't sell you on giving the game a try, the music is being composed by Nobuo Uematsu, whose works you have definitely heard over the years with an extensive catalog of legendary tracks.

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Monday, 01 March 2021 23:07

Valheim Map Size | Game Rant

Written by Mina Smith

The map of Valheim's purgatory world is large and contains many dangers, but it can be difficult to determine just how big the map is while playing.

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Monday, 01 March 2021 23:02

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Details Reveal More Yuffie PS5 Screenshots

Written by Liana Ruppert

Final Fantasy VII Remake for PS5 includes a special, exclusive Yuffie episode that features a beloved party member from the 1997 original game. Yuffie is an adorable powerhouse that offers her own unique spin on combat and now that she's making her way to the PlayStation 5-specific title with Intergrade, Square Enix is teasing a few new screenshots of this character alongside some new details.

Square Enix took to the game's official Twitter to share off three adorable new images of Yuffie, fully equipped with the cheeky grin we all fell in love with:

▪️ A ravishing beauty
▪️ A world-class materia hunter

Yuffie Kisaragi styles herself as both, but she'll need to use all of her skills as a member of Wutai's elite corp of ninja operatives to sneak into Midgar... pic.twitter.com/R8yLw1lzY0
— FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (@finalfantasyvii) March 2, 2021

We here at Game Informer also have a few more images to share from Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, showing off even more enhancements made to the game:

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Nobody chases after Materia quite like Yuffie Kisaragi and while her moogle getup may seem cute, don't let that fool you; she's a force to be reckoned with. The screenshots in the slideshow above also detail how Yuffie's combat will work in the remake, including a closer look at both her long and short-range attacks.

Unfortunately, PS5 shortages continue to plague the gaming community, which means not everyone will be able to experience Yuffie's contribution to the remake at launch. While Sony has mentioned that the company is doing everything it can to rectify the shortages, there is no estimation set in stone as to when more players will be able to get their hands on the latest generation of PlayStation.

For those that have played the Remake on PlayStation 4, Square Enix has confirmed that the studio is offering a free upgrade to the PS5 version but with one major caveat: they'll still need to purchase the Yuffie content separately. For those that buy the PS5 version for the first time with Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, the retail cost for this version — which includes Yuffie — will be $70.

What do you think about the triumphant return of Yuffie in Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade? How do you feel about her being a PS5-exclusive addition? Sound off with those hot takes in the comment section below! Sephiroth would want you to.

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