You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereBungies free-to-play looter shooter Destiny 2 has hit another all-time low in concurrent player numbers as players fail to be engaged by the games new content. Following the end of the series original arc with the release of The Final Shape, Destinys Revenant storyline isnt bringing in the player counts the game used to have.Destiny 2 player numbers hit another all-time lowWith Destiny 2 Revenant Act 3 just around the corner, many players expected others to come back to the game for a new round of content. However, it turns out that many players are leaving Bungies free-to-play game behind despite additional content still releasing.After wrapping up its main storyline, Destiny 2 has managed to hit its all-time concurrent low. Via journalist Paul Tassi, Destiny 2 has managed to lose 90% of its player base since the release of The Final Shape.I know it was the end of the arc and all that but a 90% drop-off for a live ongoing game in seven months is crazy, Tassi explained. Its why these recent conversations about game health feel different this time.Since its release in 2017, Bungies looter shooter has always had highs and lows in terms of concurrent player traffic. However, since The Final Shape, no new content has managed to properly grab the player base, and before that the game was already in an obvious decline.With Marathon now nearing release, it seems that the studio has a chance at delivering a new experience for players. However, for those who want more Destiny, or a better Destiny, it seems that the games lifespan may be reaching its end.Nevertheless, Bungie is still working hard on the looter shooter with a host of new updates on the way. Following Revenant Act 3, 2025 will see the release of two expansions and four major updates from now until Spring 2026. But will anything come after?Destiny 2Platform(s):Google Stadia, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Web, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, First Person, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter8VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

In a world where living space is becoming increasingly expensive and coveted, creative solutions for stylish space-saving ideas in small apartments are more in demand than ever. Whether we are talking about dorm rooms, small apartments, or cozy mini-lofts, efficiently using limited space can make the difference between a chaotic home and an inviting one. The good news is that there are a number of ingenious tips and tricks that can help you make the most of every square inch of space, stylishly.Multifunctional furniture, in particular, can be especially helpful. Beds with integrated storage or dining tables that can be folded up and stored when they arent being used are practical, and often attractive, solutions. Youll also want to think verticallyinstalling shelves up to your ceiling will allow you to use space that might otherwise be wasted. Furniture choices, however, are just the start. Here are 11 of AD Germanys top tips that combine style and functionality.1. Dont leave corners unusedThis bathroom fits perfectly into the unusual floor plan of a small apartment in Paris. Glass mosaic tiles from Bisazza were used right down to the last corner and they pair perfectly with the JK21 brushed aluminum faucet from Zazzeri and other details in black.Photo: Christophe CononIn old buildings and ones that have grown organicallythat is buildings that have been gradually converted and adapted over time and where apartments may have been combined while previously unused spaces like attics have been converted into living areasyoull often find sloping corners and odd angles. But if you dont have much space available, dont let the challenge put you off. With some smart planning, even these areas can be turned into usable and stylish space. The bathroom above is in a compact 431-square-foot attic apartment in Paris. Its designer managed to tuck a vanity unit and a full-sized round washbasin into an awkward corner. Mirrors are mounted above it, following the angles of the wall, giving the bathroom a luxurious hotel flair while also making the tiny room appear larger than it is. The small mosaic tiles are especially suited to small bathrooms and here they are used for every last corner of the shower floor which doesnt have any right angles.2. Find room for built-in wardrobes and cabinetsThe entryway is an ideal place to add storage space in small apartments. The front door can be screened off from the rest of the room by a cupboard, like the one here from Reform, creating privacy as well as space for jackets and shoes, as well as bed linens, mops and brooms, an ironing board, and other household items. Then the rest of the apartment can look perfectly tidy.Photo: ReformSome storage solutions like cupboards with glass fronts, exposed clothes racks, and open shelving systems are unfortunately not the best choices for small apartments. A better choice is built-in wardrobes with doors that fill a space from wall to wall and up to the ceiling with storage. Clothes and other items can then disappear behind their understated and uniform fronts. Even better: If you can make changes to the floor plan, dont leave any walls unused in the first place. Instead incorporate storage space directly into non-load-bearing walls. This will also allow you to create wardrobes that can be opened from the rooms on both sides of the wall as it does double duty both as a partition and a storage space.3. Choose furniture that can play multiple rolesA console table is attached to the back of a kitchen island in this design by Bakkali Rnovation Gnra. It can be used both as a desk and a dining table.Photography Courtesy of Oracle ParisThis luxurious, small kitchen is located in another compact Paris apartmentthis one measures only 269 square feet. The kitchen island is made of okoume wood and its not only beautiful to look at, but also extremely functional. Along one side of the island, theres a console table that can be used as a desk or as a small dining table for two to three people. Its an ideal use of an awkward low area underneath a sloping roof. At the end where it is too low to sit, theres a cabinet underneath the worktop.4. Create a room within a room with semi-transparent windowsA laundry room is located behind the kitchen in this apartment. Theres no need to look at piles of clothes, but the textured glass door still lets in plenty of light.Photo: Sergey KrasyukMost PopularCulture + LifestyleThe Best Coffee Table Books to Gift This Year, According to AD StaffersBy Jessica ChernerArchitecture + Design9 Fascinating Buildings Carved Out of Mountains, Stones, and HillsBy Maya Chawla TravelThe Savannah Historic District Is a Living Museum of American ArchitectureBy Yelena Moroz AlpertEven in small apartments, it can be useful to separate different functions such as cooking, showering, and sleeping with partitions. To avoid creating a shoebox feeling in these mini rooms, windows or transparent elements assure that every space receives natural light. It was an unusual decision to give some of the precious square feet of this small apartment in Kazakhstan for a laundry room but in order to allow light throughout the unit, a window was added to the functional space. It is separated from the kitchen with a metal frame. The designers at Studio Sdelaemremont explained that if the owners laundry and suitcases (he travels often for work) remained behind a closed door, the rest of the apartment would immediately appear tidier and more appealing. The door to the laundry room is made of textured glass, so dirty clothes are hidden, but light continues to flow into the apartment.5. Make a pantry kitchen disappear behind sliding doorsHidden behind pocket doors, the interior designers of this apartment integrated a built-in kitchen module from IKEA.In Europe, Paris has a reputation as the capital of very small apartmentsand the citys designers are experts at stylish space-saving. In this 344-square-foot home, the kitchenette in the living area is fitted into an alcove next to a cupboard with large panel doors. Behind the doors there is space for an oven, a cooktop, an extractor hood, a tea kettle, and a coffee machine. This little kitchen sits inside an inexpensive and invisible IKEA built-in module. The built-in module allowed us to focus on the aesthetics of the kitchen, which is completely clad in marble right down to the sink with its bronze fittings, explain designers Alexandra Bouthier and Alice Lefebvre.6. Install a kitchen bench for extra storage spaceA bench with drawers is a clever solution for small kitchens, combining seating and storage space.Photography Courtesy of ReformMost PopularCulture + LifestyleThe Best Coffee Table Books to Gift This Year, According to AD StaffersBy Jessica ChernerArchitecture + Design9 Fascinating Buildings Carved Out of Mountains, Stones, and HillsBy Maya Chawla TravelThe Savannah Historic District Is a Living Museum of American ArchitectureBy Yelena Moroz AlpertAre you looking for places to add storage space? Starting by taking a look under your seat. A lot of seating, like a stool with a lid or a bench with an open shelf, can double as storage space. The latter can be a particularly cozy solution in an eat-in kitchen and it offers as much storage space as a small cupboard. The space below a window is also often overlooked and left unused. Here too, a bench with drawers (like the one seen here from Reform) provides a practical and homely solution.7. Free up room with a sleeping loftLook up: In this 118-square-foot micro-apartment in Berlin, a sleeping loft above the kitchenette is reached via a staircase that plays several different roles.Photo: Jordana SchrammWhen living space is scarce, it can make sense to think in terms of cubic feet rather than square feet. Stacking different functions one above each other instead of next to each other is an approach that will maximize the space you have. This is an especially good strategy in older apartments which often have taller ceilings. Theres often room to add a second level though it will, of course, then have a lower ceiling height. That makes it more suited to serving as a sleeping area, as with this 118-square-foot micro-apartment in Berlin. Access to the mezzanine level is via a staircase with the lower steps being larger so that they can also be used as a workspace or a dining table.8. Use storage space under bedsFor this platform bed in his home, furniture designer Kilian Schindler recycled old cupboards and covered them with colored plywood fronts. The bed is painted in Artcore No 88 by Caparol.Photo: Fabian FrinzelMost PopularCulture + LifestyleThe Best Coffee Table Books to Gift This Year, According to AD StaffersBy Jessica ChernerArchitecture + Design9 Fascinating Buildings Carved Out of Mountains, Stones, and HillsBy Maya Chawla TravelThe Savannah Historic District Is a Living Museum of American ArchitectureBy Yelena Moroz AlpertEven in bedrooms with very low ceilings, you can create storage space thats the equivalent of a large wardrobe by opting for a platform bed. This option is particularly elegant if you paint the bed to match the bedroom walls, for example in a dark blue or, as in the apartment of furniture designer Kilian Schindler, in a fresh lime greeneven a bedroom can can have a playful and lively look. Lively does not mean cluttered, however. With a platform bed, objects disappear instantly into the large drawers under the mattress. If you are ready to give your bedroom a new look, a platform bed provides an efficient storage solution and makes a bold and contemporary visual statement.9. Use a headboard as a room dividerA custom headboard can be a clever way to create a dressing area behind a bed. It adds another dimension to small bedrooms in particular and helps to keep things tidy.Photo: Herve Goluza for Plum LivingThe first thought when placing furniture in a room is typically to line it up along the walls. However, it can also be a good idea to place the bed a little bit in front of the closet. An extra-tall headboard, like this one in the home of interior designer Lucie Socrates, can act as a room divider. Clothes and other items will be out of sight, and you can create a separate space that almost feels like a luxurious walk-in closet.10. Replace a clunky desk with a narrow worktopFor this project by Constanze Ladner, a narrow board serves as a desk. The designer also chose a wallpaper with oversized bumblebees to give the space an additional playful element.Photo: Robert RiegerMost PopularCulture + LifestyleThe Best Coffee Table Books to Gift This Year, According to AD StaffersBy Jessica ChernerArchitecture + Design9 Fascinating Buildings Carved Out of Mountains, Stones, and HillsBy Maya Chawla TravelThe Savannah Historic District Is a Living Museum of American ArchitectureBy Yelena Moroz AlpertEven very, very small rooms or unused corners can offer enough space for a workstation. If, for example, a typical desk wont fit, an elegant and budget friendly alternative is to have a narrow board run between two walls. It can then serve both a shelf and a desk, as in this project by interior designer Constanze Ladner. For her, a small space doesnt necessarily mean resorting to smaller details: In this small study she used a wallpaper with hand-sized bumblebees.11. Use curtains to hide storageThe use of a curtain to hide shelves and other storage can be an ideal solution for small and even very small apartments. A sofa is placed in front of the shelves and a curtain can be pulled back both to hide the shelves and create a different atmosphere.Photo: Thomas SkrochAs we mentioned in tip 9, sometimes placing furniture a bit out from the edges of a room can be an elegantly different approach. Here that same strategy is carried out in the living room by placing the sofa in front of a bookshelf. This saves wall space and creates a coziness while providing some extra dimension to the room. The curtain in front of the shelf removes visual distraction and can also be used as a form of sound insulation, creating a space that is more peaceful and quiet.

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Out of FashionStreet Fighter 6 players left depressed as yet another battle pass is announced, while character costumes are nowhere to be foundWhile avatars are getting love, players are wondering where main character costumes are.Image credit: Capcom News by Connor Makar Staff Writer Published on Jan. 7, 2025 Street Fighter 6 has just had yet another battle pass announced for it as it enters the 2025 season, filled with cosmetics for player avatars, stickers, and online challenger portraits. However for Street Fighter 6 fans who've been fiending for new costumes for the main cast, the announcement has gone down terribly.If you take a look at the battle pass trailer on YouTube or Twitter, you'll be confronted with hundreds of negative comments and reactions. The pass has been refered to as lame, and abysmal dogshit by some on social media, whereas the YouTube comments can be summed up nicely by one misterbranches4362, who wrote "I'd rather have nothing. Thank you".To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Okay, so how did we get here, and why are people so dissapointed? Well, Street Fighter 6 is Capcom's first proper crack at a modern live service title. It's not free-to-play, but it has been supported by various post-launch battle passes alongside the expected output of new characters and character costumes. The problem is, new characters and new costumes for the whole cast aren't coming out at a pace players expect, while avatar costumes and smaller cosmetics like stickers etc appear to be the priority. While we don't know just how popular avatar battles are, nor the percentile split between the players who hop into an avatar lobby to play online versus those who just boot up ranked and demote at 3AM, it is assumed that at this point in the game's life cycle those playing the game are dedicated, dare I say hardcore players. These types of players aren't hashing it out in avatar battles, instead they're labbing combos for hours on regular Street Fighter characters like Rashid and Ryu. Combos that they're sure to drop at their local tournament regardless of how flashy their in-game avatar looks. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Here's some extra context. The last time we got character costumes in Street Fighter 6 - the stuff these outraged players want - was in December 2023 with the Outfit 3 pack. This provided new costumes for the launch roster, not any DLC characters. An Outfit 3 pack for the first wave of DLC characters was dropped back in May. That means for the majority of characters, there have been no cosmetics on sale that you'll see on your character, during regular matches, for over a year. Compare that to Street Fighter 5, which had loads of new costumes tied to the Capcom Pro Tour, and you can see why some players who've been around for a while are a a tad frustrated.So there's the controversy in a nutshell. The only large looming question left is, why has Capcom taken this approach to post-game support? The developer, which has long struggled to embrace the live service model comfortably, has clearly identified that the game needs consistant post-launch support, but has chosen cosmetics like Avatar clothing and stickers to do so. Even in collaboration events, like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover, we got Avatar stuff.We don't know the internal data Capcom is working with, maybe there is this silent majority of players who love buying avatar cosmetics, grab every battle pass, and mess around in the in-game arcade lobby all day. Maybe there's real appetite for this stuff, but as of right now, we're not seeing evidence of that online. Perhaps, instead, it's cheaper to create this sort of cosmetic? Rather than remodel an entire character, it could be quicker and cheaper to create clothing for the Avatar rig. Maybe Japan, a country in which Street Fighter 6 remains super popular (in fact, it may even be growing in popularity) is down bad for dressing up freaky human-esque monster men? All possible, but nothing anyone can prove at this point.Ultimately it's something that Capcom will have to confront, and if nothing changes, a reality that Street Fighter 6 players will have to come to terms with. The wildest thing about this whole situation is that there's a clear, powerful voice coming from players who claim they want to spend money on new costumes. It could be that online demand doesn't translate to real sales, but nonetheless it's an interesting outrage to watch from afar, and a case study for other fighting game developers looking to embrace live service.

Batter Up!"It's something that I hope people will be surprised by" - As Matt Reeves teases The Batman: Part 2, the director reaffirms when production is expected to start"We're excited about it."Image credit: DC/ Warner Bros. News by Oisin Kuhnke Contributor Published on Jan. 7, 2025 With The Batman: Part 2 being quite a while away after another delay, director Matt Reeves has reassured everyone that production is still happening soon(ish).Remember when The Batman: Part 2 was meant to be releasing this year? And then it got delayed to October 2026? And then delayed even further to October 2027? Gee, that sure makes October 2025 seem ridiculously optimistic now huh. In anycase, that's obviously left a lot of fans of the first one with questions as to when things are actually going to get going on the whole project. Back in June of last year Alfred himself Andy Serkis said it was slated to start filming in 2025, the year we're now in (even if you don't want to acknowledge the passage of time), and speaking to Deadline while at the Golden Globes, Reeves reaffirmed his intent to shoot this year.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. ""I can tell you we're going to be shooting this year, and that we're excited about it," Reeves told the outlet. "Were doing something that absolutely continues where the story comes, but it's something that I hope people will be surprised by." The director also spoke to The Hollywood Reporter where he was asked about the reason behind the delay, and the answer is still pretty simple: "Because we're still finishing the script, and there's been so many things going on. Next year is very much about getting into production, and getting the movie going, and we're very excited about it."DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn said as much when the second delay was announced, so this isn't exactly much of a surprise, but at least it's as honest an answer as you can get. Reeves was attending the Golden Globes thanks to The Penguin's nominations, and the show even got a win in, with star Colin Farrell taking home the award for best actor in a mini-series or motion picture made for television. Good for him!

As You DoWe are not a military company or supplier, Chinese gaming giant Tencent responds to landing on list of companies that give the US Government the heebie-jeebiesThe American government believes the parent company of League of Legends developer Riot Games could have links to the Chinese military.Image credit: Tencent News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on Jan. 7, 2025 Gaming giant Tencent, which you might know as the owner of League of Legends developer Riot Games - or for the numerous other bits of investing and publishing it's done in the gaming space - has been put on a list of businesses the US Government believes have ties to the Chinese military.Tencent, which was reported to be considering acquiring struggling Assassin's Creed developer Ubisoft last year, has denied that it does have the alleged links to the Chinese military machine.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. We are not a military company or supplier, a Tencent spokesperson told The Verge in the aftermath of the listing becoming public knowledge, adding that the company plans to "work with the Department of Defense to address any misunderstanding."As the spokesperson also noted, this listing from the Pentagon doesn't come with any specific sanctions on businesses which are given it. Instead, it's designed to act as a warning to US businesses that working with companies on the it could lead to them potentially not getting any future Pentagon contracts they're in the running for.According to the New York Times, there are currently 134 companies on the list, with battery maker CATL having been added to it around the same time as Tencent, and also having denied that it's engaged in any military-related activities.Tencent shares have taken a hit following the news, dropping as much as 7%, which obviously isn't idea for the company, which has stakes and shares in the likes of Epic Games and Activision Blizzard, in addition to the stuff mentioned earlier.Given the kind of cash and corporate interests at stake in this bit of US/China head-butting, you'll not be surprised to learn that the FT is reporting that both Tencent and CATL will consider resorting to legal action if their attempts to get the designations dropped by chatting to the US Department of Defense don't result in them being taken off of this Pentagon list.If you're after some Tencent related news that's even more wacky that it having some serious words with the American government, it and subsidiary Polaris Quest revealed Light of Motiram, a game that definitely doesn't look a lot like Horizon Zero Dawn, last year.

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube791kA new trailer for Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter has been revealed ahead of the game's upcoming launch on 28th January 2025.Boasting the voiceover talents of Doug Cockle (The Witcher III), the new trailer showcases a boatload of gameplay highlighting the glorious violence and stunning 2D visuals. As for the game itself, users will be treated to either a standard digital edition or a deluxe edition, the latter of which will come with two sets of cosmetic DLCs in the form of the Augur of the Draugr set and the Hair to the Throne cosmetic pack,Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube791kWatch on YouTube It's looking pretty sweet, and we're quite fond of the first game, so we've got our fingers crossed that this one turns out to be decent. For now, let's check out the key features:Explore a vast, wintry kingdom: Fully narrated by RPG legend Doug Cockle (The Witcher franchise, Alan Wake 2, Baldurs Gate 3) prepare to embark on an epic adventure across the northern realm and biomes of the Ratdom; an expansive, frost-bitten land on the brink of all-out war.Hunt down giant beasts: Track down and defeat 15 legendary beasts of the Ratdoms northern frontier and be rewarded with rare resources with which to craft devastating equipment. But be warned, these colossal creatures wont go down without a fight... and then some.Unleash the power of gods: Unlock the power of the four deities and unleash their powerful Elementa spells in combat; harness the magics of fire, poison, ice, and electric upon the damned malevolent Dark Wings!Master challenging combat: Face down the Dark Wing threat in deadly battles; let the devilish bats taste steel of blade and spear, or attack at range with bolts and arrows... and set elemental traps against these marauding foes (and adjust the difficulty at any point if its getting *too* much of a challenge we wont judge!)Improved base building: Construct and upgrade the devastated Rat fortress of Winters Edge to gain access to more powerful items from the smithy, tastier meals at the kitchen, a wider range of powerful traps from the shoppe, and more!Images: United LabelTails of Iron II: Whiskers of Winter launches on the Switch eShop on 28th January 2025.What do you make of this one? Is it on your Switch wishlist? Let us know your thoughts with a comment down below.

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)Way back in 1989, Nihon Falcom released Ys III: Wanderers from Ys for various PC-based platforms and eventually consoles like the Genesis and SNES. This 2D side-scroller was well-respected in the community and eventually acted as the basis for 2005's 3D reimagining, Ys: The Oath in Felghana, though this didnt receive a Western release until a PSP version in 2010. Now, hot off the recent Western release of Ys X: Nordics, Falcom brings this remake to modern platforms as Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana. Sporting a few quality-of-life updates, this throwback to simpler times (which debuted in Japan back in September 2023) offers up an enjoyable and tightly designed action-RPG experience that you shouldn't miss out on.Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana covers one of the earlier adventures of series star Adol Christin, following a journey to longtime companion Dogi's homeland of Felghana. They arrive and are warmly welcomed by Dogis friends and family, but it doesnt take long for Adol to get caught up in a larger struggle. The king of Felghana seeks to claim a series of statues to loosen the seal placed upon a demon he wishes to release. Adol thus sets out to retrieve these statues before the king can, hoping to stop his nefarious plan.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)Its a relatively thin plot, all things considered, but this remake makes the most of it through expanded scenes and voice acting. Sequences where you get to interact with Dogis friends help to give the plot emotional stakes, while the brisk pacing keeps the storytelling tight and not too overindulgentin a world where RPGs frequently go into triple-digit runtimes, Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is content to tell a modest 10-15-hour tale. Though theres a lingering sense that more couldve been done with the narrative here, Ys games have never really been about the storyline and whats here offers up the perfect mixture of cosiness and intrigue.Gameplay follows the typical Ys formula, mixing dungeon crawling and exploration with riveting combat, and while its obvious this is an older series entry, the gameplay loop has an enjoyably timeless quality. The side-scrolling design of the original release has been swapped out for a 3D isometric engine that creates space for more dynamic fights and complicated dungeon layouts, and though there are still some relics here and there of the old 2D style, it feels like Ys III made a nearly-perfect jump to 3D.Combat is decidedly simpler than in later entries, though thats not to say that it feels worse. Adol has a series of ground combos, a few jump attacks, and a growing list of spells he can spam by burning some regenerating MP, all of which combine for a decent variety of offensive options to pull from.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)Even so, it feels like most fights begin and end in a matter of seconds, and theres a certain scrappiness to encounters that calls to mind old-school beat em ups. You typically get mobbed, mash the A button while occasionally jumping, and watch the fireworks as enemies drop all sorts of goodies that help you build momentum in the fight.Almost every defeated foe will drop some sort of temporary stat-boosting consumable, further buffing your attack and defence as you carve your way through yet another enemy pack. This creates a wonderfully satisfying loop where Adol becomes more formidable as the fight goes on, and in some places we were vaguely reminded of the power trip Dynasty Warriors delivers as you fell foes with overwhelming ease. Naturally, this means that the base difficulty is a bit of a cakewalk, but the boss fights still offer a healthy challenge and there are always harder difficulty options to activate if things feel just a bit too easy.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)Visually, Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana utilises a basic but wonderfully effective art style that looks great on the Switchs portable screen. The character models all have a squat, chibi-esque look while the 3D environments are compact, but manage to squeeze in a lot of detail. Notably, textures here feature an impressive level of detail, and all the action runs at a silky 60fps that rarely drops a frame.Couple this with the constant bursts of light and collectibles being tossed around like confetti during fights, and youve got a thrilling spectacle to behold and an action RPG that feels right at home on Switch hardware. Falcom has done an excellent job of polishing this nearly 20-year-old game for a new generation.As for its audio, you have a few options for how youd like to experience the soundtrack. You can either listen to the more rock-infused modern iteration or opt instead for something more retro with the X68 or PC-8801 versions from the original Ys III. It can be fun to toggle between them and see how the modern soundtrack built upon and remixed the original tracks, and while the new soundtrack feels like an overall better fit for the modern gameplay, its a nice easter egg that you can listen to the classic tracks too if thats more your speed.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)Meanwhile, the voice acting perfectly walks that line between being a bit hammy without being too over the topwe greatly enjoyed the performances here and felt that they added a lot to the largely text-based exchanges.Given that the original Oath in Felghana was itself a remake of an earlier game, Falcom made a few relatively minor quality-of-life adjustments to bring it more up to todays standard. The most significant gameplay-affecting feature is a new turbo mode that can be triggered at any time with a click of 'R3' to speed up the entire game. Though the cutscenes are skippable, we appreciated how this turbo feature offers the option to fire through slower-paced segments if youre getting impatient.Otherwise, beyond the obvious audio and visual enhancements, this release also features dual audio giving the option between Japanese and English voice acting.

Of course it does!Rolling Stone has published its list of the top 50 video games of all time, compiling every title that it believes was not only significantly influential upon release, but remains great to play this very day.Naturally, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has claimed the top spot, and while there are no doubt some Zelda purists who would scoff at its lofty position, we're honestly not that surprised. It's a phenomenal game through and through, and it deserves its place on the throne.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Nvidia and Uber-backed Serve Robotics has raised $80 million in a direct offering of 4.2 million shares of common stock. This is on top of the $86 million in gross proceeds Serve raised collectively December 2024 through a combination of a previously filed at-the-market facility and exercise of warrants.The sidewalk delivery robot company, which went public earlier this year via a reverse merger, expects the $80 million offering to close on Tuesday, subject to certain closing conditions. Serve wouldnt say what it intends to use the gross proceeds for specifically, only noting it would go towards working capital.The $86 million raised in December will go towards extending Serves operational runway through the end of 2026. The company will use that capital to self-fund equipment investments so that it can eliminate the need for equipment financing and associated servicing costs.This story is developing. Check back for updates.