Gaming

Fort Condor should be a mobile game

Hear us out

Published

June 22, 2021

Fort Condor is a mini-game side quest featured in Final Fantasy VII Remake INTERGrade — INTERMission Episode Yuffie. It features players attacking and defending… Erm… forts that look like condors using various units.

Here’s how Fort Condor works

It’s a 1v1 battle and each person has a board. Each board is unique and contains various units that you can drop on the battlefield.

A player can have multiple boards. In the game, you’re able to check your opponent’s board so you can switch your board to something that may be more effective against that board.

Boards also usually have some materia equipped that you can use once during battle. Each materia behaves a little differently from how they do in the main game. For instance, the cure materia heals units in a certain area of the battlefield instead of applying directly to the units.

The units on the board provide different things and are associated with different colors. The colors are Blue, Red, and Green. There’s a rock-paper-scissors element to it:

Blue beats Red
Red beats Green
Green beats Blue

Each unit has a corresponding ATB cost. Just like the regular battles. The more damage you deal or take, the faster the ATB gauge fills.

The base units take about two or three ATB gauges before they can be deployed. Meanwhile, the heavier damage dealing or higher defense units take five to seven ATB gauges before they can be deployed.

The fun part is figuring out which units to deploy and whether to deploy more base units now to make sure you can keep attacking, or to wait it out a little bit to unleash more devastating units.

Here’s a guide to the best units by game8 in case you really want to get deep into it.

Each match lasts for only three minutes. If the game is close, it goes into a sudden death mode where it then becomes a race to destroy the forts.

We weren’t able to record our own match but here’s one we found on YouTube

Why it’ll work as a mobile game

Mobile games, at least the one this writer tends to enjoy, are the type that you can play in the middle of a day to catch your breath from work or whatever it is that keeps you preoccupied.

The three-minute single match is perfect for something like this. But Square Enix can mix it up by making it a best two out of three game — like how some fighting games do it.

Additionally, they can incorporate a gacha element by being able to pull different boards, units, and materia.

Kyrie is one of the characters you’ll play Fort Condor with

In the game, the units are only Shinra soldiers and robots. But imagine if you’re able to pull main characters like Cloud, Tifa, or Barrett and maybe even Sephiroth, into the game to really turn the tide in a battle.

This wasn’t announced in their planned releases, but maybe Square Enix should really look into this as a potential mobile game that even non-fans of the Final Fantasy VII franchise can enjoy.

Events

Capcom to hold Resident Evil Requiem launch event in Jakarta

Cosplays, demos, meet-and-greet, prizes, more

Published

February 21, 2026

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Capcom will hold a special two-day Resident Evil Requiem launch event in Jakarta, Indonesia next week.

Throughout the event, there will be a booth open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM from February 28 to March 1 at the Mini Atrium (LG) of Gandaria City Mall.

Visitors will have multiple ways to experience the world of survival horror through the latest title. There will be cosplays, demos, lots of exciting prizes, and more themed activities inspired by the iconic video game franchise.

Of course, there will be a playable demo of the game at dedicated kiosks so mallgoers can experience the survival horror up close. Those who complete a session will also receive a sticker set.

On the other hand, the booth will also have a themed fun shooting range inspired by the Resident Evil Requiem universe. Here, visitors will take down zombies to win exclusive prizes, including:

Umbrella Corporation Enamel Pin
Raccoon City Welcome Sign Acrylic Keychain
Resident Evil Requiem Edition Lanyard

Moreover, there will be a recreated corner of Raccoon City which is perfect for taking photos and videos.

Sharing it on social media with the hashtag #RE9LaunchJakarta2026 and taging @capcomsg will also entitle fans to a sticker set.

For those who want to take home more memorabilia, the event will likewise feature these merchandise:

Resident Evil Requiem Physical Standard Edition (PS5)
Resident Evil Requiem Standard Edition with Steelbook Code in Box (PC)
30th Anniversary Tote Bag
30th Anniversary Character Acrylic Stand Collection
30th Anniversary Character Metallic Bookmark
RER Sticker Pack

Stage highlights

The programs on both days will be hosted by Aldo from The Lazy Monday and Yudha (a.k.a. RESILOREID).

Fans who are unable to attend in person can still catch part of the Saturday stage segment via Capcom Asia’s and The Lazy Monday’s official YouTube channels.

Other highlights include a Live Quiz and Cosplay Walk on both days. Specifically, Larissa Rochefort will grace March 1’s festivities with a meet-and-greet session.

Resident Evil Requiem is launching on February 27 on modern consoles and PC.

Gaming

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to the Switch

Both games will be available starting February 27.

Published

February 20, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Millennials, prepare to have your nostalgia get hit right in the feels. Nintendo has officially announced that Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to the Switch.

This year, the Pokémon franchise is celebrating its 30^th anniversary. Naturally, with Pokémon Day coming up, it’s only right to celebrate the event with something huge. Finally, two of the most prolific titles in the series are coming to a modern console.

Originally released in 2004, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen were remakes of the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. At the time, the two titles reimagined the older games for the Game Boy Advance. Additionally, they introduced new post-game content set in the Sevii Islands, where Ho-Oh, Lugia, and Deoxys reside in the Kanto region.

Based on the short teaser trailer, the upcoming Switch versions will feature all of both games’ content. It will likely be remastered for the Switch’s larger screen.

To showcase more of the Switch version, Nintendo is hosting a Pokémon Presents on February 27. The brand has not mentioned anything about a potential physical version yet. However, they do promise that both games will be available on the Nintendo eShop as soon as next week’s Pokémon Presents concludes. Each game will cost US$ 19.99.

Gaming

LG unveils UltraGear evo, redefines 5K gaming with AI Upscaling

Next-gen gaming displays

Published

February 18, 2026

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LG Electronics has introduced the UltraGear evo, a new premium gaming monitor brand. It was first debuted at CES 2026.

The UltraGear evo line includes 5K-and-above resolution gaming displays in OLED, MiniLED, and ultra-wide formats. They are designed to deliver high definition, speed, and immersive gameplay.

To make things work, LG developed the world’s first 5K AI Upscaling technology. This on-device AI solution enhances content in real time without requiring GPU upgrades.

The three primary offerings are the 39GX950B, 27GM950B, and 52G930B. Here’s a quick breakdown for each:

39GX950B

39-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor
AI Scene Optimization
AI Sound
Dual Mode
Allows users to switch between high-res 165Hz and ultra-fast 330Hz

27GM950B

World’s first 5K New MiniLED gaming monitor
Significantly reduces blooming using 2,304 local dimming zones
Zero Optical Distance technology
Supports 5K AI Upscaling, Dual Mode up to 330Hz

52G930B

Massive 52-inch display
240Hz refresh rate
Panoramic 12:9 viewing experience
1000R curvature

LG positions the new UltraGear evo lineup as a major leap forward in gaming displays. They eliminate trade-offs between brightness, contrast, speed, and screen size.

The lineup will again be showcased at CES 2026, including a “Dream Setup” installation and racing simulation using the 39-inch model.

An additional UltraGear GX7 (27GX790B) will be launched globally. It is a 27-inch QHD Tandem OLED gaming monitor with 540Hz refresh rate and Dual Mode support.