Gaming

New characters, summons to expect with FF7R Intergrade

A new group of personalities makes its way to Midgar

Published

May 19, 2021

Gab Orlina

The Final Fantasy VII Remake gets a slight next generation treatment in the form of a free upgrade and new DLC. Announced through PlayStation’s State of Play in February, Square Enix unveiled Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. Now, the company sheds light on more details regarding the next saga in the lore of Final Fantasy VII.

The story as far as we know

With the new DLC, Square Enix adds an entire new episode called INTERmission. It features Yuffie Kisaragi, one of the optional characters in the base game. In the DLC, she will be the main character alongside her partner, Sonon Kusakabe in a mission that takes them to Midgar.

As ninja operatives for Wutai, Yuffie and Sonon will infiltrate the Shinra Electric Power Company for its most powerful materia. In their quest, they will receive support from Avalanche, an eco-terrorist group seeking to save the planet from those misusing mako energy. However, they will encounter swift and strict opposition in fulfilling their mission.

Old faces reimagined

One of the members of the opposition is Nero, more known as Nero the Sable. With the release of Integrade, Nero receives a more modern yet sinister look, harkening back to his design from Dirge of Cerberus. For starters, he retains the dark Mako suit with mechanical wings at the back. Also, part of his redesign includes his patented handguns for combat.

In INTERmission, Nero serves as one of the main antagonists who wields the power to control the darkness. With stylized weaponry and the darkness by his side, he will stand in the way of Yuffie and Sonon from completing their mission.

From the Shinra side, Scarlet makes a grand entrance to the next-gen DLC. In the original Final Fantasy VII, she was the Head of the Weapons Department for Shinra. In INTERmission, she is responsible for creating the materia that Yuffie and Sonon will try to take from the company. As such, she will stand as one of the bosses in the game with a little assist from her weapon of mass destrcution: the Crimson Mare.

More gameplay mechanics to master

With this new episode, there are a ton of new gameplay mechanics to work with. First off is the synergy dynamic between our protagonists, Yuffie and Sonon. Unlike in the Final Fantasy VII Remake, Intergrade only allows you to control Yuffie in battle. However, you can basically give orders to Sonon and even engage in team attacks with him. For instance, both characters have access to synergized versions of their attacks when both their ATB charges are available.

Another common gameplay between these two characters is called a Limit Break. Essentially, it’s a devastating attack that is unleashed unto enemies once a character takes enough damage. This type of attack might come in handy when dealing with Scarlet’s Crimson Mare in the new episode.

Finally, you now have access to entities known as Summons — provided you have the materia for it. These powerful beings will aid you in combat, and you can even order them to do certain attacks. Before leaving the battlefield, these entities will strike with a devastating ultimate attack. In Intergrade, one of these new Summons is Ramuh, the Lord of Levin who wields lightning to strike enemies.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will be available for the PlayStation 5 on June 10, 2021.

Gaming

Star Wars: Galactic Racer shows off new gameplay at State of Play

Podracing returns

Published

February 15, 2026

GadgetMatch

Star Wars: Galactic Racer made a fresh appearance at Sony’s State of Play, revealing new gameplay ahead of its 2026 launch.

The new trailer highlights high-speed races across both new and familiar planets from the Star Wars galaxy. It also confirms the return of podracing, the franchise’s most iconic motorsport, alongside a wider range of repulsorcraft built for different racing styles.

Players step into the role of Shade, a lone pilot drawn into the Galactic League. The league operates outside the law in the Outer Rim and is currently controlled by Kestar Bool, a powerful and corrupt figure. With his league on the brink of collapse, organizer Darius Pax turns to Shade to fight back and reclaim control.

The campaign features a branching structure. Choices affect events, alliances, and access to parts, tools, and upgrades. Players can experiment with landspeeders, skim speeders, speeder bikes, and podracers, then fine-tune each vehicle with the help of mechanic Hibi.

Beyond the story, the game offers multiple modes. Online races support up to 12 players across several competitive formats. Arcade mode focuses on instant action, time trials, and leaderboard runs. Scenarios mode introduces unique challenges, from practice sessions on new tracks to demanding races designed to test mastery and precision.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2026.

Gaming

New Resident Evil Requiem trailer teases a return to the RPD

The title officially launches on February 27.

Published

February 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Fresh off a stellar 2025 filled with award-winning titles, the world of games is now going through a calm before another inevitable storm. We’re still some ways away from the next explosion of amazing titles. For now, however, an upcoming major title is looking to kick off 2026 with a huge bang. Coming very soon, Resident Evil Requiem just got another trailer, and yes, there’s more Leon to go around.

Late last year, Capcom revealed a bombshell announcement it’s been saving up since the title’s big reveal. Resident Evil Requiem will feature the return of the franchise’s most iconic protagonist, Leon Kennedy. The suave agent will play alongside FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, who heads to Raccoon City to investigate a series of strange deaths.

Since the two characters clearly have opposing personalities, fans have speculated that they will have opposing playstyles. Now, through a new trailer, Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem will mix the two genres that the franchise is known for.

Ashcroft, unused to fighting, will have portions more tailored for survival horror, akin to the more recent titles in the series. Meanwhile, Kennedy is back to his gun-toting ways, featuring the same action he’s known for in Resident Evil 4.

Beside the playstyles, there are few Easter eggs for the upcoming title. For example, Sherry makes a very subtle appearance. Also, and this is the kicker, Leon is coming back to Raccoon Police Department in the trailer’s final moments.

Resident Evil Requiem is now available for preorders. The title will officially launch on February 27 for all major platforms.

Entertainment

Jason Momoa will star in upcoming Helldivers film adaptation

Justin Lin is set to direct.

Published

February 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Jason Momoa in A Minecraft Movie

PlayStation’s State of Play is about games. However, there are a few times when the semi-regular event can spawn hype for something outside the realm of gaming. Today is one of those times. Sony Pictures and PlayStation have released more information about the upcoming Helldivers movie adaptation.

Early last year, Sony teased a variety of upcoming adaptations for its tentpole franchises. This announcement included Horizon Zero Dawn, Ghost of Tsushima, and Helldivers.

Today, as reported by Variety, the Helldivers film finally has a leading man. Jason Momoa, who starred in the Minecraft adaptation previously, will star in the film.

Since the franchise isn’t really known for a specific main character, it’s unknown who the star will play. We also don’t know his co-stars yet.

Alongside Momoa, Justin Lin will direct the film. The director is known for his work with the Fast and Furious franchise.

Plot-wise, the Helldivers franchise seems tailor-made for the movies. It’s not a supremely story-driven game, but its premise is endlessly adaptable. The games always revolve around a group of soldiers called Helldivers, who protect Super Earth from a host of alien threats. These threats include rogue robots and bug-like creatures.

The film, whatever it might tackle, will premiere on November 10, 2027.

Helldivers 2 launched back in 2024. At the time, the game was exclusive for the PlayStation and PC. However, it recently launched on the Xbox, too.

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