Director Naoki Hamaguchi explained that *Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth* has a more streamlined structure than the previous game. He responded to feedback about certain parts feeling lengthy, stating he doesn’t believe they were unnecessarily long. He suggests modern players are simply overwhelmed with content and expect things to wrap up quickly, leading to that perception.
The new horror film *Black Phone 2* had a strong opening weekend, earning $26.5 million in the US and Canada, according to *The Hollywood Reporter*. Worldwide, it brought in $42 million. This is a better result than the first *Black Phone* film, which made $23.6 million domestically when it was released in the summer of 2022.
Fans of *South Park* were surprised by a recent change: Season 27 was unusually short. The new season, Season 28, began immediately after the last episode of Season 27, continuing the same storyline. Four more episodes will be released later this year to complete the current arc.
It’s surprising to hear that the next generation of consoles is already in development and might arrive sooner than anticipated. Xbox has confirmed a long-term partnership with AMD, emphasizing their continued investment in console hardware despite declining sales. Mark Cerny, the lead architect of the PlayStation 5, recently discussed with AMD’s Jack Huynh that the next PlayStation console is expected within a few years.
Let’s explore everything you can do after finishing the main story, including the important Mythic Tales and Unfinished Business quests. You might even discover what happens to a character you remember from the previous game. Here are 15 things to check out – be aware that there are some minor spoilers ahead.
The new DualSense controller, model CFI-ZCT2W (also known as the DualSense V3), has a few key differences. Most notably, the rear microphone has been removed. While the battery is the same size, it uses a different connector and part number. Some internal components, like the motors, are different as well, but the controller still works and performs the same as before.
It’s surprising that a once-great action series like *Ninja Gaiden* hasn’t had a new main game in so long. While Team Ninja attempted to address the issues with the original *Ninja Gaiden 3*, that game may have contributed to the lengthy wait.
Players who bought the Digital Deluxe Edition and didn’t get the Black Ghost Mask after finishing the “To Catch a Spider” mission should now receive it. We’ve also fixed several issues that were preventing progress in missions, such as missing flash bombs in “Fighting Fire with Fire” and a missing armor upgrade scene in “The Tale of the Oni.”
I’ll never forget how special Smash used to be. It wasn’t just about crazy multiplayer battles, but a really engaging story mode called the Subspace Emissary in *Brawl*. As a huge Nintendo fan, it was amazing to see all my favorite characters teaming up and interacting in ways I hadn’t even dreamed of. Honestly, nothing since has quite captured that same magic, and I’ve been a little let down by the single-player experiences in later Smash games.
Despite its huge popularity, *The Simpsons* hasn’t been able to get every celebrity to appear on the show. In fact, many stars have turned down requests to be on it. What’s funny is that the show often makes fun of those celebrities anyway, even if they didn’t want to participate. While most stars likely enjoy the publicity, some simply weren’t comfortable being the target of the show’s jokes.