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Electronic Arts, despite weathering all sorts of criticism over the years, apparently has a sensitive side. German game hater Regina Pfeiffer described EA as “that pig of a company,” and Electronic Arts has helpfully suggestedthat an apologymight be in order. Pfeiffer made the remark after expressing upset that she could not sue EA, since it wasn’t German. She was speaking at the Computer Game and Violence conference in Munich. EA’s response was pretty classy and rather clever, however: “Should Mrs Regina Pfeiffer have actually lost her composure to the point of describing Electronic Arts as being a ‘pig of a company’, then I can only recommend that she apologizes in full – at least, if she wishes to be taken seriously again in the future....

But hey, at least we got Blood Dragon Raphael van Lierop, in a recentinterview with USGamer, revealed that his original vision of the game would have tied all three entries in the series up to that point together. As narrative director at Ubisoft Montreal forFar Cry 3, he stated that he invested quite a bit of time in crafting a narrative direction and overall IP feel that would set the tone forFar Cryto carry on the mature aesthetic introduced inFar Cry 2....

May contain spoilers Square Enix has announced a symphonic concert centered around one of the most beloved video games of all-time.Final Fantasy VII: A Symphonic Reunion, will take place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on June 9 and is a celebration of the iconic PlayStation RPG. The show will feature a 100-strong orchestra playing a selection of tunes from Nobuo Uematsu’s unforgettable score. The stage will also feature a giant projection screen, which will run accompanying footage featuring some ofFF VII’smost memorable moments....

Mortal Kombatisn’t in stores for a few more weeks, but Netherrealm has already revealed the first two characters you’ll be able to add to the game’s already impressive roster asdownload content. The blind swordsman Kenshi will be available along with an interesting piece ofMortal Kombathistory, Scarlet. As confirmed in an CVG interview with Netherrealm producer Hans Lo, Scarlet will only appear for the first time in this newMortal Kombatgame but originates out of a glitch in the arcade version ofMortal Kombat II....

As you might have heard,Flappy Bird, the once-in-a-lifetime mobile game hit from a decade ago, will somehowmake a comeback in 2025.Flappy Bird‘s creator Dong Nguyen recently took to Twitter to assure everyone he has nothing to do with the “revival”, and to show his distaste for it with the simplicity and discretion we’ve grown to expect out of him. When someone speaks out against the use of their creation — and whether or not they’re in the right — money is usually a part of the issue....

Mystery project already in development Following a quietly successful few years, French publisher Focus Home Interactive is preparing to expand its operations into Canada. A brand new studio, operating under subsidiary developer Deck13 (The Surge), will be established in the popular dev locale of Montreal in the immediate future. “Opening a subsidiary in Canada is a logical continuation in the history and internal development of our studio,” said Deck13 MD Mathias Reicher in a press release....

After releasing thephenomenalRisk of Rain Returnsandletting Gearbox take control and developmentofRisk of Rain 2– for better or for worse – Hopoo Games’ next project was a big mystery. Now, however, that mystery is being put on hold as studio heads take on roles at Valve. More specifically, Valve is essentially subsuming a significant chunk of Hopoo Games. This includes Hopoo co-founders Duncan Drummond and Paul Morse, as well as a host of “many other talented members” of the development team....

Every Wednesday, we highlight rarely-remembered but interesting games for our “Games Time Forgot” series. I was never much of a PC gamer. I missed out on many of the games considered to be classics today, even all of the great point-and-click adventure games such as yourMysts andMonkey Islands that you all hold so near to your hearts. My family did not have a computer at home until around ’96, and the few games that I had that weren’t educational came packaged with that Packard Bell....

Opportunity cost A few weeks ago thestaff talked about how we feel about amiibo. The consensus is that they are neat little Nintendo figures that don’t have amazing functionality but they don’t break the bank. One anomaly showed up in the discussion: Community Playdate Manager Bill Platt had 38 amiibo figures, with some in duplicate or triplicate. “Had” is the keyword there, because he now has 42, with 11 more preordered....

Look like Lord Fortemps in all your Ishgardian dealings Final Fantasy XIVis full of wonderful cosmetic items you can collect, craft, and equip for your adventures throughout Eorzea. One of the more unique clothing items is the Alpine Coat, a gorgeously detailed set of robes modeled after Lord Edmont de Fortemps’ own fine wardrobe. Unlike other level one clothing items, it is a quest reward fromHeavensward. FFXIVAlpine Coat quest, explained The Alpine Coat is a replica version of the outfit that Lord Fortemps wears during theFinal Fantasy XIV: Heavenswardexpansion....

The RPG genre is host to some of the longest games available. However,Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooris more of an RPG-lite, stripping out a lot of complexities and replacing them with simple action-based mechanics to keep it interesting. So, how long does it take to beat? This all depends on how much side content you’re going to do and how much you’ll devote to exploration, but on average, it’s about 40 hours in length....

InFae Farm, where magical creatures and lush landscapes abound, players embark on thrillingqueststo uncover hidden treasures and unlock new areas. One such quest is “A Spicy Encounter,” which involves assisting Flammo, a fiery character with a penchant for all spicy things. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to obtain the necessary ingredients to satisfy Flammo’s fiery cravings and complete A Spicy Encounter quest inFae Farm. How to complete A Spicy Encounter quest in Fae Farm The “A Spicy Encounter” quest requires players to gather variousingredientsand deliver them to Flammo....

Disney Dreamlight Valleyis about exploring the world, making new friends, and engaging in events. During the Dreamlight Gastronomy quest, Tiana will host a cooking competition to teach others secret culinary techniques alongside Remy. As the resident hero of the village, it’s your job to ensure things go smoothly. Disney Dreamlight Valley Dreamlight Gastronomy quest guide You can start the Dreamlight Gastronomy quest after reachingfriendship level seven with Tiana. Once you reach level seven and initiate the mission, she’ll tell you about her plan to host a cooking competition and ask if you can invite some villagers....