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Bravely Second – sequel to developer Square Enix’s 2014 JRPG Bravely Default (opens in new tab) – will indeed battle the forces of evil on 3DS systems in the West in 2016, according to a Nintendo Direct announcement made earlier today. Nintendo’s Bill Trinen claimed that the game will feature …

It’s been an emotional time for Silent Hill fans. This roller coaster of disappointments kicks off with developer Konami confirming Silent Hills is well and truly dead (opens in new tab), though discussions are “underway” on new Silent Hill projects. Then we enter a corkscrew of P.T. delisting schigginagins (opens …

Announced more than a year ago, very little had been heard or seen of Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem, a crossover of two of the most hardcore Japanese franchises Nintendo consoles have ever seen. Now we finally have our first ever look at the Wii U, and it’s as …

Thinking about picking up the current-gen upgrade of Dark Souls 2? Well, you best be on your guard as From Software has revealed a new nefarious NPC that will be popping to remind you just how frail you really are. Known as The Forlorn, this AI-controlled rotter is just one …

This little doozy may be a spruced-up version of a game that came out in Japan three years ago. On PSP, no less. But it’s also the most exciting thing to happen in the Final Fantasy universe for some time. Why? Because its director, Hajime Tabata, has also taken over …

I have spent five hours trying to build armour that makes me look like a huge, bipedal lobster. To do so, I’ve trekked, harvested, mined and murdered my way across the world. I’ve sent tiny, talking cat minions fishing. I fought a giant landshark nine times, in the hope that …

After defrosting the Frozen Eleum Loyce, you can enter the Old Chaos and fight the ultimate badass of the Ivory King DLC: the Burnt Ivory King. If you come prepared, this fight won’t be too challenging. Otherwise, prepare for a hellish battle. What do I mean by “prepared?” Once the …

There’s only one boss you have to fight in the Crown of the Old Iron King DLC in Dark Souls 2, but he’s a real dick. After descending Brume Tower, you come face to face with the dual-wielding, dark-channelling Fume Knight. Note: There are four idols outside of the boss …

What’re ya selling? Evil corporations are everywhere in games. Behind most virtual villains, there’s a sprawling business carrying out their dastardly schemes. These companies are pros at screwing up life for anyone who opposes them, or stands in the way of their own unique brand of “progress.” Progress that usually …

Let’s get weird Variety is the spice of life, especially when you’re killing demons and fallen angels by the thousands. If you’ve been playing Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls since launch, you’ve no doubt got your min-maxed, all-out DPS build down pat. But when you’re not farming for full level …