Final Fantasy 7 Remake Voice Actors Revealed, Cloud Recast

Square Enix kicked off its E3 2019 presentation with a deep dive intoFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, showing off the game’s combat system, thefirst boss fight against the Guard Scorpion, and our first good looks at Tifa and Sephiroth. After the presentation wrapped, Square Enix detailed the voice cast forFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, revealing that protagonist Cloud Strife has been recast, along with all of the other characters. Steve Burton has been voicing Cloud Strife since 2002’sKingdom Hearts, but after portraying the character for 17 years, he has been recast....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Jeffrey Garcia

Fortnite is Down Right Now [UPDATE]

Update: AllFortniteservices have been restored. Original story follows. Today is a big day for fans ofFortnite, as its the launch of the Marvel-themed Season 4 in the battle royale game. Unfortunately, manyFortnitefans are currently unable to play the game, with thousands reporting issues connecting across all platforms. Epic Gamesis aware of theFortniteconnectivity issues, and has released a statement to that effect. Epic Games is currently investigating the problems withFortniteservices, specifically pointing out that logging in and matchmaking is not working for players....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · William Benitez

Fortnite’s latest update will add respawning to the mix

Fornite Legends Fortniteis set to receive a respawning mechanic in its next update. Taking a cue from EA’s successfulApex Legends, the new “reboot van” will allow downed players in team games to be revived by their remaining squadmates. Whenever your teammates die, they’ll drop a reboot card that can then placed into the van. After a set amount of time, they’ll respawn with no equipment and be able to fight once again....

July 18, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Christine Grant

Gamescom 2023 Confirms Exciting New Game for Opening Night Live

Summary With Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live just around the corner, the highly-anticipated action titleBlack Myth: Wukongis confirmed to be making an appearance. Every year, hundreds of thousands of fans and industry insiders flock to Germany for the trade event, with Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live kicking off the week of festivities with an evening of announcements and world premieres. This year, one of those premieres will include a new look atBlack Myth: Wukong....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Frances Wheeler

God of War Will Offer Performance Mode for Smoother PS4 Pro Gameplay

God of Wardirector Cory Barlog has confirmed that the upcoming PS4 exclusive will feature a performance mode for the PS4 Pro. Although Barlog was on social media touting the 4K visuals ofGod of War, he assured an inquisitive fan that the game would offer an option for smoother gameplay for those that want it. Given thatGod of Waris a Sony-published title and a PS4 exclusive it only makes sense for the game to give PS4 Pro owners a variety of options....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Raymond Yang

Grounded's Next Content Update Release Date Confirmed

Obsidian Entertainment’s sandbox survival gameGroundedstirred up a lot of excitement when it launched in Early Access in late July. But many players burned through the available content inGroundedand set it aside until the next update. Now, Obsidian is ready to reveal more of its plans, confirming the release date of the next update in a new Developer Vlog.Groundedfans can expect a new wave of content arriving on September 30. For the time being,Obsidianisn’t ready to reveal what kind of specific content will be included in the September 30 update....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Penny Blackwell

How Fallout 76 Mods Will Work

From the information that Bethesda has revealed so far, it looks as thoughFallout 76will have a lot to offer fans. The game will featurebase-building gameplay, player versus player (PvP) combat, and a narrative that sends players exploring multiple regions across West Virginia. But if that’s not enough, the company is also apparently planning mod support for the game. Speaking at E3 2018, Bethesda Game Studios director and executive producer Todd Howard revealed howFallout 76’s mods would work....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Kyle Phillips

Hugh Laurie Described His Favorite Role As "The Most Thrilling Adventure I'd Ever Been On," And I Can See Why

Hugh Laurie appears in all manner of incredible titles, but one role of his stands out, andI can totally understand why his performance as the titular character inHouseis his favorite.Hugh Laurie’s best movies and TV showsinclude the likes of the hilarious British comedyBlackadder, the spy thrillerTehran, and the stunning period pieceSense and Sensibility, to name a few. However, while the British actor is both a prominent dramatic and comedic performer, Gregory House stands out from the bunch....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 797 words · Julie Avila

I’m Surprised At How Many X-Men Movies Thunderbolts*' Box Office Is Higher Than

Thunderbolts*is a prime example of the decline in earnings theMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)is taking with each new release, but it still managed to outshine a surprising number of FoxX-Menmovies. The reign of the MCU appears to be slowing down. After nearly two decades, with the rise of Marvel’s spectacular shared universe, and peaks where the latestMCU titles were consistently earning a billion dollars or more at the box office, the Multiverse Saga hasn’t fared nearly so well....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Timothy Phelps

JBL Has New Affordable ‘Tune’ Earbuds on the Way

When you’re on a tight budget, JBL Tune earbuds and headphones are often a safe bet. Now, JBL is preparing to roll out the second generation of its affordable Tune lineup. Just don’t expect any earth-shattering upgrades. JBL’s upcoming Tune Buds 2 feature 10mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity,active noise cancelation, IP54 water and dust resistance, plus a 40-hour battery life with ANC enabled. However, these specs are identical to that of the original Tune Buds....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Daniel Malone

Jet Li's 2006 Martial Arts Masterpiece Cast An Oscar-Winning Actress, Then Cut Her From The Movie

17 years before winning the Academy Award for Best Actress forEverything Everywhere All at Once, Michelle Yeoh was meant to have a major role inFearless, a film now regarded as a true martial arts masterpiece. In recent years, Yeoh has emerged as a major star, appearing in a multitude of critically acclaimed films, fromEverything Everywhere All at OncetoCrazy Rich Asians.Long before all that,Michelle Yeoh’s movie careerwas considerably different, with the actress being originally associated with the martial arts genre....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Lisa Smith

John Wayne Never Played A True Villain Thanks To The Advice He Got From A Co-Star's Mother

John Waynewas the ultimate good guy throughout his entire career, working in Westerns and war movies thanks to the advice of one co-star’s mother. Wayne earned his spot inWesterns thanks to John Ford, who cast him in a role inStagecoach, and he remained an iconic cowboy hero for decades. However, at one point in his career,Wayne considered playing bad guy rolesbut had someone close to him put him in his place....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 699 words · Bryan Garcia

Jurassic World Rebirth's Budget & How Much Office It Needs To Succeed

Gareth Edwards' upcoming sci-fi sequelJurassic World Rebirthwill reset the franchise after a disastrous conclusion to the previous trilogy, and therefore both its budget and box office expectations are understandably high. Its high-profile cast is headlined by Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, with Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Ed Skrein in supporting roles. Jurassic World Rebirthpicks upfive years after the events ofJurassic World Dominion, by which time all surviving dinosaurs have settled into a few tropical climates....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · David Newton