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Written by Shreyansh KatsuraTerraria Creator Cancels Stadia Port, Calls Doing Business With Google A "Liability"
Written by Liana Ruppert 
Terraria is a charming sandbox game that was first released back in 2011 on PC and has since made its way to a variety of other platforms. The latest home for the pixelated game was meant to be Google Stadia, that was until creator Andrew Spinks put his money where his mouth is in terms of the company's perceived poor customer service.
Spinks took to Twitter late last night to tag Google in an impassioned post asking why the studio suddenly pulled its Google Stadia port. The post is a result of his Google account being disabled for over three weeks with no reason given for the abrupt disconnection. "I have no idea why," said Spinks in his post. He went on to mention the steps he went through to try to get it back, showing that the frustration with Google has been developing for a while.
"After using every resource I have to get this resolved, you have done nothing but given me the runaround." He cites his frustration as being linked to thousands of dollars in-app purchases, movie purchases, and Google Drive data now being beyond his reach. Additionally, "I can't access my YouTube channel. The worst of all is losing access to my Gmail address of over 15 years."
I will not be involved with a corporation that values their customers and partners so little. Doing business with you is a liability.
— Andrew Spinks (@Demilogic) February 8, 2021
He went on to say that he never violated the terms of service and rose up to the perceived burning of a bridge by adding "Consider it burned."
"I will not be involved with a corporation that values their customers and partners so little. Doing business with you is a liability." That finally has resulted in the cancellation of the Terraria Google Stadia port, which comes at a time when the company isn't in a position to take this sort of hit. While many will argue that Terraria is an older game and therefore not a "loss," Google has only recently admitted to halting internal game development for its platform following mass layoffs.
The streaming service has, and had, a lot to offer. For those that had the bandwidth, the seamless transition into gameplay was stunning, and being able to play even the most technically powerful of games via browser was a unique experience. That being said, the platform has been in an uphill battle since launching with questionable terms of service regarding game ownership. It was an ambitious project but the paltry library and missing features weren't enough to win gamers over. This Terraria hit is just one of several and at this point, it seems like the writing may be on the wall for the company's foray into the world of gaming platforms.
Final Fantasy XIV PS5 Open Beta Launches This Spring
Written by Jason Guisao 
Final Fantasy XIV continues to be a noteworthy MMO experience thanks to a bevy of large-scale content drops (Shadowbringers is incredible!) and consistent patch updates. The RPG always feels fresh, offering a bunch of interesting quests and dazzling environments to unearth for newcomers as well as dedicated players.
In addition to the recent announcement of “Endwalker” - an expansion that implements two new jobs, raises the level cap by ten, and takes players to the moon - Final Fantasy XIV is getting even more content with the “Death Unto Dawn” 5.5 update which will serve as an engaging preamble to Endwalker’s Fall release. Most importantly, however, a beta is launching on PlayStation 5 this Spring with a free upgrade for PlayStation 4 players.
The most important features coming alongside 5.5 include a two-part mainline quest which will set up the Endwalker storyline, the next chapter in the Nier-inspired “Yorha: Dark Alliance” series of raids (by the way, if you haven’t played Nier: Automata yet, you absolutely should!), the conclusion to the “Sorrow of Werlyt” story, a new dungeon, and a new field to explore. Smaller quality-of-life changes that range from more crafting tools to job adjustments for PvP and PvE engagements have also been planned to arrive alongside the bigger content. You can check out everything that Square Enix has planned for the game by watching the Letter from the Producer livestream.
Be among the first to play FFXIV Online on PS5 with the upcoming open beta, launching April 13: https://t.co/XCPJQlm4HD pic.twitter.com/K2Aj40mykE
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) February 7, 2021
The Death Unto Dawn 5.5 update drops on April 13 alongside Final Fantasy XIV’s PlayStation 5 open beta. Based on the trailer above, players can expect high-resolution interfaces, impressive load times (this is especially apparent with fast-traveling), 4K visuals, and noticeable performance improvements to gameplay and framerate as a whole.
For those of you that are excited for the future of Final Fantasy XIV, a post on the Official PlayStation Blog promises that more information will be coming during the Digital Fan Festival in May.
Silent Hill Composer Teases New Project, Interview Immediately Pulled Down
Written by Liana Ruppert 
Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka set the horror world ablaze with hope when he teased a new project. Immediately, fans wondered if this was the fabled return to Silent Hill that has been in the rumor mill for quite some time now. While the excitement was high, the interview in question was quickly pulled down, though Konami swears it had nothing to do with the takedown.
Yamaoka sat down with the YouTube channel Al Hub to talk about what he's working on currently following his contribution to Bloober Team's The Medium. When the composer was asked what the immediate future looks like, he responded that his latest project would most likely be announced this Summer. Yamaoka added "I think it's the one you're kind of hoping to hear about," which set Silent Hills fans into an excited uproar. That return to the iconic horror franchise was further speculated when the interview in question was quickly pulled from YouTube as a whole.
The YouTube channel took to Twitter to give notice of the removal, saying "We were asked to remove the clip, and it has been removed." No mention as to who removed the clip was given:
Statement:
— Al Hub - الهَب (@TheHubKW) February 5, 2021
We thank you for your support which contributed to the spread of the interview that we published yesterday with Akira Yamaoka around the world.
We were asked to remove the clip, and it has been removed.
We apologize
and stay tuned for the next interviews https://t.co/sMuGmf6NIT
Immediately, fans went to Konami asking why the video was taken down, to which a spokesperson told VideoGamer that "Konami did not ask Al Hub to take down the interview." So who did? That's a mystery, but one we're trying to find out. In the meantime: we might be getting a new Silent Hill? Yay?
What do you think? Do you think the tease was for a new Silent Hill or for something else entirely? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below!
Valheim is an Early Access title that provides a brutal co-op experience rife with exploration and a desperate need to survive. The open-world survival game has only just been released in Early Access, but it's already dominating Steam's Top 10 Best-Selling Games as the player count continues to rise at an impressive rate.
At the time this article was written, Valheim was trending in the number one top spot of the Best Sellers list. Not unexpected given that it's a new game, but impressive nonetheless. Our own Dan Tack has been diving into the world of survival and chaos, enjoying his time within the latest gaming adventure. He even recently offered up tips for how players can get started on the right foot before taking on this open world.
Valheim is reigning supreme in the number one spot followed closely by Nioh 2 - The Complete Edition, Total War: Warhammer III, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition, Rust, and Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Platinum Edition. Cyberpunk 2077 has dropped down from its usual top 5 spot, coming in just below Borderlands 3, Counter-Stirke: Global Offensive, and Becastled while Mass Effect Legendary Edition follows shortly after ahead of its May 14 release date.
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A battle-slain warrior, the Valkyries have ferried your soul to Valheim, the tenth Norse world. Besieged by creatures of chaos and ancient enemies of the gods, you are the newest custodian of the primordial purgatory, tasked with slaying Odin’s ancient rivals and bringing order to Valheim.Your trials begin at the disarmingly peaceful center of Valheim, but the gods reward the brave and glory awaits. Venture forth through imposing forests and snow-capped mountains, explore and harvest more valuable materials to craft deadlier weapons, sturdier armor, Viking strongholds and outposts. Build a mighty longship and sail the great oceans in search of exotic lands … but be wary of sailing too far...
Players can take to the open world solo or with up to 10 players. They can also build and sail ships, summon brutal bosses, create their own bases, and so much more. You can learn more about what the latest survival game has to offer with its official Steam listing right here, as well as the Top 10 list.
Final Fantasy Concert Will Reveal News On Final Fantasy VII Remake This Weekend
Written by Marcus Stewart 
Final Fantasy VII Remake was one of 2020’s best games and since it’s only the first installment of a multi-part series, the biggest question we all want answered is when the next chapter will arrive. Perhaps we’ll get some sort of answer during this weekend’s Final Fantasy VII Remake Orchestra World Tour where the game’s co-director has announced that new details on the game will be revealed exclusively at the event.
The FF7 Remake Orchestra World Tour is a traveling concert that performs, you guessed it, live renditions of songs from both the original game and Remake. On Saturday, February 13 they’ll be livestreaming a performance from Tokyo. In a video posted on by the Square Enix Music Twitter account and translated by Aitai Kimochi (thanks Video Game Chronicle), Final Fantasy VII Remake co-director Motomu Toriyama discussed the concert and shared the following:
“In addition to the performance, we have a special program planned as well. There will be a few things about FF7R that will be revealed only during this concert. I will also take part in this program, so please tune in!
So the million dollar question is what could the news be? The knee-jerk reaction is information on Part 2. That would be great, but, if I’m being realistic, I’d expect an announcement for the multi-platform (and maybe new-gen) versions of Part 1. Remember that Final Fantasy VII Remake is a timed PS4 exclusive until March 3 of this year, which is now less than a month away. I also not convinced the news will be related to the various Final Fantasy VII related trademarks Square Enix registered in January, but stranger things have happened. Since the concert will be livestreamed in Japanese, fans who don’t speak the language may have to wait for a translation of the news assuming the show isn’t subtitled.
So what do you think the news will be? Let us know in the comments!
[Source: Video Games Chronicle]