Gaming

FFVII Remake new screenshots: Chocobo, Classic mode, and more

There’s a Chocobo & Moogle summon!

Published

November 26, 2019

Rodneil Quiteles

Excitement for Final Fantasy VII Remake has taken a bit of a backseat with all the attention garnered by Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding. However, these new set of screenshots should change all that.

Square recently showcased a bunch of new in-game screenshots and this should more than satisfy FFVII remake enthusiasts as we draw closer to its release date on March 3, 2020.

Let’s take a look.

You can summon a Chocobo & Moogle combo

This was the first thing that caught my eye! During battle you can equip Summon Materia and one of them includes a Moogle riding a Chocobo. Now that’s fan service right there! They will fight alongside you and will unleash a special move just before they leave.

Different Materia

Speaking of Materia, there’s a lot you can use in this game. For instance there’s Magic Materia like Fire which fans of the franchise know will evolve to Fira and Firaga. There’s also Individual Materia which have abilities like Assess that lets you spot an opponent’s strengths and weaknesses.

Classic Mode Battle System

If you’re a fan of the turn-based battle that classic Final Fantasy and other JRPGs are known for, you’ll be happy to know that FFVII will have that option available… sort of. In Classic Mode, party characters will act automatically. You only need to choose what abilities will use their ATB charge for.

But if you’re itching to get in the action. Simply press any button on the controller to fully immerse in the battle. Also, if you’re wondering, you may change the game’s difficulty at any time while playing.

Mastering Cloud Strife

Pushing the square button triggers Cloud’s melee attacks. Stringing them together will produce combos and holding the button will unleash a spinning area-of-effect strike.

Meanwhile the triangle button will shuffle between Cloud’s two modes: Operator and Punisher. Operator offers a good balance of attack and defense while Punisher is more focused on dealing heavier damage but will also reduce his speed.

You also get special attacks like Triple Slash which increases damage as you hit more enemies, and Blade Burst which is a ranged attack for when you’re a few paces away from your target.

Weapon Enhancement

Just like any good’ol RPG, you get to upgrade your weapons. You will have plenty of options to upgrade as you level up including improving the wielder’s status and increasing the number of Materia slots available.

Mini games and different battles

There will be plenty of mini games to explore including Darts which you can play at the dartboard in Seventh Heaven.

There’s also a section in the game where you must escape Shinra operatives in a motorycle ride sequence. It’s hot pursuit FFVII style!

Gaming

Kirby and the World Beyond is Kirby’s first open-world game

Kirby and the World Beyond launches in the spring of 2027.

Published

September 9, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Apple isn’t the only company doing a “One More Thing” today. In today’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo unveiled its next major project, Kirby and the World Beyond. To celebrate Kirby’s 35^th anniversary next year, the lovable pink blob is getting an open-world game.

In the latest effort to make all of its franchises into open-world games, Nintendo is plopping Kirby into a much larger map. Now, if you’ve seen the trailer, you might have had a pesky thought: “Wow, for an open world game, this one seems… sparse.” After all, Kirby looks like he’s trapped in one small map with King Dedede as the sole boss.

Well, that’s because he is trapped. After an attack sends Kirby cannonballing into the clouds, his squishy exterior busts a literal hole in the sky itself.

Yes, Kirby is in The Truman Show. (Not really, but you get the idea.)

A mystical being appears and gives Kirby a magical sword, which he uses to completely dismantle the fake sky and discover the world beyond. The trailer conveniently cuts off as Kirby begins to explore this whole new world, but we’re beyond excited.

After the hero entered the 3D space in Forgotten Land, Kirby and the World Beyond takes the next step and gives the protagonist a much more massive playground to eat and fight. If Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, and Donkey Kong Bananza are any indication, this should be a worthy addition to your Switch collection.

Kirby and the World Beyond drops on the Switch 2 sometime in the spring of 2027.

Gaming

Metroid finally returns to its 2D roots in new Metroid Ravenous

The new 2D side-scroller comes out next year.

Published

September 9, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Metroid, the iconic franchise that lent its name to the Metroidvania genre, is finally coming back to its 2D roots. In the latest Nintendo Direct, Nintendo unveiled the series’ latest 2D outing, Metroid Ravenous.

Sapped from her energy, Samus finds herself trapped underground by a group of mysterious kasa-touting beings. She must struggle against treacherous enemies and puzzles in a quest to emerge once again on the surface and face her foes.

But she won’t be powerless. She will have energy-sapping abilities of her own. The trailer even has her pick several creatures and seemingly drain them of their energy. Since this is a classic Metroidvania, this might be how Samus gets abilities to get her across the map.

It’s a unique take on the formula that will surely provide its fair share of epic moments, if the trailer can be believed.

Beyond that, the trailer reveals little more. Thankfully, the wait won’t be long. Metroid Ravenous will be available on the Switch 2 starting January 28.

In the meantime, Metroid Dread is still available on the original Switch and the Switch 2. The Switch 2 version even maximizes the console’s mouse mode.

Gaming

Here’s a list of big games coming to the Switch 2

Prepare for Monster Hunter Wilds, Resident Evil, and Final Fantasy.

Published

September 9, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Though yesterday’s Nintendo Direct presented the most interesting announcement in the current duology of Directs, there are a lot more to be excited about from today’s event. Though you might not see much of the usual array of hotly anticipated games, you’ll see several unexpected titles coming to the Switch 2.

Here’s a quick list:

Monster Hunter Wilds

Teased earlier this year, Monster Hunter Wilds finally has a release date: December 4. The upcoming port will feature local play, all title updates, and compatibility for the upcoming paid expansion, Ascendance, coming next year.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation

Announced via PlayStation recently, Final Fantasy VII Revelation is also coming to the Switch 2 on April 8. The final entry in the remake trilogy will conclude the refreshed story started from Rebirth years past. In addition, the prequel, Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion is already available on the platform today.

Meccha Chameleon

This year’s most popular “friend slop” game is now available. The multiplayer game pits two teams against each other: one team hides by painting themselves into the background, while the other team hunts for them.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Royal Edition

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II continues the story of Henry of Skalitz as he seeks vengeance for a vicious attack on his hometown and the death of his parents. Tagged as one of the most realistic RPG series, it’s coming to the Switch 2 via a Royal Edition which comes with all the game’s DLCs.

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam

The popular puzzle-solving professor is coming back to Nintendo systems in a new game, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Touting more puzzles than ever, the professor will solve what it’s calling the most compelling mystery to date. It’s coming to Switch 2 on December 10.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Combining two franchises in one, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is coming to the Switch 2 on September 18.

Resident Evil 2 Deluxe + Resident Evil 3 + Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition

The Switch 2 is getting a trio of the classic Resident Evil games. All three titles will get their definitive editions, combining the base games with their DLCs. The trio is coming out on October 16.