Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis, Square Enix's FF7-universe mobile gacha game, doesn't really seem like it's made a ton of money since not long after its strong launch. I monitor monthly sales, and the revenue just isn't all that great. But my suspicion is that SE will keep it going until the trilogy's third and final part launches, as a means by which to keep the flag waving and engaging the hardcore, money-spending, fans.

You can get Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Switch 2 Edition more cheaply if you purchase Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for the original Switch and then upgrade for $4.99 USD. And, yes. That is one heck of an unwieldy name. But here we are. And $45 USD for the Wii U's best game and 2025's terrific port? Plus the Switch 2's updated visuals and 60FPS? Hello? What a steal.

Jennifer Hale didn't just voice the female version of Commander Shepard across three games in 2007-2013's Mass Effect trilogy. (And yes, I'm including the Citadel DLC's release year in there.) Her performance, not unlike Mark Meer's, has become truly iconic across the gaming industry.

If ever there's been a way to weed out those who would underhandedly involve generative AI in their art designs, surely, it's this. According to an anonymous report in a prominent Japanese publication, at least one studio now requires applicants for relevant positions to draw a picture for them on the spot, during their interview, in order to prove without doubt that they've got the authentic chops for the job.

Water is wet, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is going to perform strongly at The Game Awards, and oh, yeah, The Elder Scrolls 6 will likely be nowhere in sight. The source for each of these statements is common sense, common sense, and common sense, respectively. Scientists can back up the first; The Golden Joystick Awards can presage the second. And Jason Schreier, who is both the best-known gaming journalist in the industry and a fellow Xenogears enjoyer, can probably be added to the third.

After dominating The Golden Joystick Awards, as well as any number of outlets' top 10 lists, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's veritable torrent of good news isn't slowing down one bit as we head toward what will surely be a strong showing at The Game Awards. Maelle's latest victory lap? Xbox Game Pass.