Author: Game Institute

It’s a good time to be a Final Fantasy fan, as Square Enix has not one, but two upcoming entries for its popular JRPG series: Final Fantasy XV and World of Final Fantasy.

Which one should you get? Let’s take a look at what each has to offer.

Content

For most fans, the content the games include will probably be the most important thing, and it’s of particular concern when it comes to World of Final Fantasy.

Since it features characters from all across the series and chibi graphics, it’s easy to assume World of Final Fantasy is just a small side game. However, the director says it has as much content as a traditional numbered Final Fantasy game, with over 100 hours of playtime to complete the story.

Final Fantasy XV, meanwhile, is the next main entry in the series, featuring an epic quest and a vast adventure. According to the director, its story will take 40-50 hours of playtime, with up to 200 hours if you choose to do all of the side content.

As for their stories, Final Fantasy XV stars a prince named Noctis on a journey to reclaim his throne from the Empire of Niflheim, and World of Final Fantasy follows twins named Lann and Reyne exploring a new world called Grimoire.

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The new Xbox One S 2TB has just sold out and Microsoft doesn’t plan on making any more of this version; the stock being this limited is a shock to many fans. Xbox One S 1TB and 500GB versions will be released towards the end of the month and gamers can still get the 2TB edition in the form of a Gears of War 4 bundle which will be released in October.

It’s not yet clear if the other versions of the console will also have such limited stock but this news does make owning a Xbox One S much more exclusive. The 1TB version will cost around $349 and the 500GB will cost $299 when they are launched this month.

The console is almost identical to the original Xbox One however there are several major selling points about this new console which are very attractive. A more powerful console is scheduled to be released next year; the Xbox Scorpio will be able to support much more demanding games.

With a more powerful console on the way and the Xbox One S having such limited stock, it’s important to know all the details about the newly released Xbox One variant. Here are all the details everyone needs to know about the Xbox One S to make the right choice about upgrading.

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Some players believe we’re in a JRPG renaissance, and nothing says that better than the long list of upcoming JRPGs planned for this year and beyond. Let’s take a look at just a few JRPGs we can expect to play before the end of 2016.

Dragon Quest VII

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past was originally released for the PlayStation. In 2013, it was remade in Japan for the 3DS, and the remake was quite successful. For a long time, it looked as though it might never come West, but Dragon Quest VII will be available on September 16, 2016.

Dragon Quest VII is a lengthy RPG with turn-based combat about a hero trying to save the world’s lost continents by visiting their pasts. It is not connected to previous games in the series.

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Here a few free tips and tricks that Pokemon Go players should know about when playing the game.

Eevee Evolution

Niantic have officially confirmed this little cheat/Easter Egg to be true and fans of the original Pokemon TV series will be happy to see this in the game. It’s based on an episode where Ash and his friends meet four brothers who all had Eevees; this even uses the names of those brothers.

There is no obvious way to evolve Eevee into a specific evolution but naming it correctly before evolving it will give the player the evolution they wanted; some of them are much more powerful than the others which makes this even more useful.

Sparky – Evolves into Jolteon
Rainer – Evolves into Vaporeon
Pyro – Evolves into Flareon

While this seems to only work if the player doesn’t have that evolution in their Pokedex, it’s a very useful trick.

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Some of the most interesting and unique games are created by indie developers, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the new releases. Here are five recently released indie games which stand out from the crowd:

5. Song of the Deep

Players are sent on a journey to find 12 year old Merryn’s missing father; she must travel through the depths of the ocean to save him while also discovering the mysteries hidden in the deep ocean. The metroidvania game is filled with enemies, puzzles and unique areas to explore.

It’s a nice little game and worth playing on PC, Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

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Here are some of the best games available right now that released over the Summer:

Mobile: Pokemon Go

A mobile game might not be everyone’s first choice but Pokemon Go has taken the world by storm for a variety of reasons. It’s a great ‘excuse’ to leave the house for a few hours each day and to make it better, there’s a strong community of players who are hosting different meet up events at the best Pokemon locations.

It’s fun, it’s engaging and it’s highly social.

Other good choices: Telltale games for Mobile, Pokemon Shuffle, Fallout Shelter, Plants vs Zombies 2

First-Person Shooter: Doom

This is one of the most entertaining FPS games around right now and it allows players to be as casual or hardcore as they like; it features a long campaign, player created levels and an active multiplayer. There’s plenty of content in Doom to keep players occupied and all skill levels are catered for throughout the game.

When it comes to fast-paced and gory FPS with co-op and a detailed multiplayer, this is one of the best choices around.

Other good choices: Overwatch, Killing Floor 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Battleborn

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After a summer filled with great games, September 2016 brings us even more games to enjoy and play with our friends. There are quite a few interesting AAA games set to come during the next month and some very good indies as well. Here are some of the games to keep an eye on:

BioShock: The Collection (Xbox One, PS4, PC) – September 13

Bioshock was a great series and with this collection you can relive those great moments in full HD. The collection also includes Bioshock Infinite as well as the first games and their DLC.

Nascar Heat Evolution (Xbox One, PS4, PC) – September 13

All those that love Nascar will certainly appreciate the fact that a new game in their favorite series is set to come out. You are bound to like the great gameplay and new exciting features set for the 2016 version, so you should totally check it out.

ReCore (Xbox One, PC) – September 13

ReCore’s action packed platforming and unique combat is set to take us by storm really soon. You should definitely try it out if you like action packed, fun games with a really neat story.

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After waiting so long for Final Fantasy XV to come out, fans weren’t at all pleased by the rumors that the greatly-anticipated action RPG would no longer be released on September 30. Unfortunately, the rumors proved true. Final Fantasy XV has been delayed almost two months and will come out on November 29.

Hajime Tabata, the director of Final Fantasy XV, announced and explained the delay in a special video.

For fans concerned about the condition of the game, don’t worry too much. Its development hasn’t run into trouble. In fact, as Tabata explains in his announcement, Final Fantasy XV was finished and ready to go.

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