New X-Men 97 Episode Features Homage To Konami's '90s X-Men Arcade Beat 'Em Up
Written by Wesley LeBlanc
Yesterday, Marvel Studios released a new clip from the upcoming Episode 4 ofX-Men '97, its sequel series to the '90s X-Men: The Animated Series, and in it, fans noticed a big homage to a classic arcade game featuring the mutants. Now, Episode 4 is out for viewing on Disney Plus, and it's clear what the team behind the series was alluding to: The 1992 Konami-developed beat 'em up arcade cabinet game, X-Men.
We won't spoil the episode here, but in the teaser clip released yesterday, we see Jubilee and Roberto taking on Sentinel enemies in clear sidescroller beat 'em up fashion, and it looks awesome. Check it out for yourself below:
If you enjoyed this clip, catching up onX-Men '97is easy as there are only four episodes out so far. And even if you're not interested in this series, today's new episode is worth watching if you've ever gone hands-on with Konami's classic X-Men arcade cabinet.
For more, readGame Informer'slist of the top 10 best Marvel games of all time, and then check out our list of the top 10 best superhero games of all time. After that, readGame Informer'slist of the upcoming superhero games, including Marvel's Wolverine.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Director Has Been Promoted To Square Enix's Executive Staff
Written by Wesley LeBlanc
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the massive sequel to 2020's Final Fantasy VII Remake, hit PlayStation 5 back in February to acclaim from both critics and fans alike. We gave the game an 8.5 out of 10 and you can read about why in Game Informer's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review. Now, a little over a month since the game's release, Square Enix has promoted Rebirth's director, Naoki Hamaguchi, to its executive staff alongside four others joining the ranks.
The other promotions include that of Octopath Traveler series producer Tomoya Asano, Foamstars general manager Takeshi Nozue, Takayuki Hamada, and The DioField Chronicle producer Takamasa Shiba, as reported by Game Developer. These five Square Enix developers join others in the company's executive staff, like Final Fantasy XVI director and Final Fantasy XIV producer/director Naoki Yoshida and Final Fantasy series producer Yoshinori Kitase.
Here's the full list of Square Enix executives after these recent additions:
- Takashi Kiryu
- Tomoya Asano
- Tomoyoshi Osaki
- Tsuneto Okuno
- Yoshinori Kitase
- Yosuke Saito
- Ryutaro Sasaki
- Hideaki Sato
- Takamasa Shiba
- Hajime Seki
- Takeshi Nozue
- Naoki Hamaguchi
- Takayuki Hamada
- Kei Hirono
- Katsuyoshi Matsuura
- Atsushi Matsuda
- Yuu Miyake
- Naoki Yoshida
For more about Hamaguchi and his latest directorial effort, read Game Informer's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review and then read Game Informer's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth cover story for behind-the-scenes details and more. Be sure to visit Game Informer's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth coverage hub for exclusive information about the game, interviews, videos, and more.
[Source: Game Developer]
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The Final Fantasy XIV And XVI Crossover Event Is Live And Features New Storyline, Clive's Outfit, Torgal, And More
Written by Wesley LeBlanc
Final Fantasy XVI is nearing its one-year anniversary since its release back in June of last year on PlayStation 5. With its final set of DLC coming in The Rising Tide launching this spring, and the PC release on the horizon, developer Creative Business Unit III has brought protagonist Clive Rosfield over to its other Final Fantasy game, the critically acclaimed MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV.
Thanks to a new crossover event between FFXIV and FFXVI, players can now make their Warrior of Light look like Clive and even ride atop his trusty dog companion, Torgal. Plus, the crossover contains a new story questline for FFXIV, orchestration rolls to collect that feature songs from FFXVI, and an adorable puppy Torgal minion.
Dubbed The Path Infernal, Square Enix says, "At the conjunction of two stars does the tale begin" between FFXIV and FFXVI. And the crossover is now live as of yesterday, April 2. You have until Wednesday, May 8, to complete the questline, which begins with A Land on Fire. In order to partake in this questline, your Warrior of Light must be Level 50 and you have to have completed the main scenario quest, The Ultimate Weapon; or, in other words, you have to complete the main story of A Realm Reborn.
After that, head to Ul'Dah – Steps of Nald (X: 8.8, Y: 9.8) to accept A Land on Fire and begin your adventure with Clive.
Completing this questline gets your Warrior of Light the full regalia of Clive. That includes the Metian Vest, Metian Guantlets, Metian Chausses, and Metian Sollerets.
You also receive both the Torgal Whistle, which allows you to ride a grown version of Torgal as a mount in FFXIV, and the Torgal Pup minion.
After completing the crossover questline and obtaining these items, there's still more to collect:
- Clive Rosfield Card for Triple Triad (200,000 MGP)
- Tonitrua ex Machina Orchestration Roll (20,000 MGP)
- Idylls of the Emprie Orchestration Roll (20,000 MGP)
- Forevermore – The Grand Duchy of Rosaria Orchestration Roll (20,000 MGP)
- Before the Storm – Caer Norvent Orchestration Roll (20,000 MGP)
- The State of the Realm Orchestration Roll (20,000 MGP)
- Who I Really Am Orchestration Roll (20,000 MGP)
- Away (Refrain) Orchestration Roll (20,000 MGP)
- To Sail Forbidden Seas Orchestration Roll (20,000 MGP)
- Find The Flame Orcestration Roll (20,000 MGP)
- Land of Eikons Orchestration Roll (20,000 MGP)
The FFXIV x FFXVI crossover event is now live in FFXIV and runs until May 8. For more information about it, read the full details here.
For more, read Game Informer's Final Fantasy XVI review, and then read Game Informer's review of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. After that, read about the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail expansion, and then head to Game Informer's Final Fantasy XVI coverage hub for exclusive behind-the-scenes details about the game, interviews, videos, and more.
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