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Revisit Star Ocean – The Last Hope With the 4K and HD Remaster Today

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Star Ocean – The Last Hope was a popular real-time RPG back in the day but has fallen by the wayside thanks to bigger names. However, Square Enix is bringing the game back with a 4K and HD remaster that launches today.

If you never heard of Star Ocean, it’s a franchise developed by tri-Ace and published by Square Enix that manages to combine high-concept science fiction (i.e., interstellar travel, alien civilizations, and laser cannons) with fantasy concepts like magic. It’s not a novel idea (Phantasy Star and Wildstar are two other games that combine science fiction and fantasy), but it’s pretty rare since sci-fi technology and magic are disparate ideas that tend to be at war with one another. Moreover, the Star Ocean franchise treated the existence of magic and aliens as a matter of fact, so Star Ocean – The Last Hope was developed as a prequel that chronicles mankind’s first steps into the stars and meetings with alien civilizations.

As one might expect from the title, the Star Ocean – The Last Hope remaster includes enhanced graphics, specifically better lighting and high definition textures. They aren’t huge improvements, but they still push the visuals past the capabilities of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Furthermore, the remaster comes with several new features, including the option to use the Japanese version’s anime character portraits and audio lines. The game might have been well-received, but the English voice acting is widely regarded as horrendous.

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The Star Ocean – The Last Hope remaster isn’t all good news, though. For some reason, the system requirements for the PC do not list a minimum GPU, so we do not know which computers can run the game. Also, a word of warning: the game uses Denuvo, so some gamers might experience horrible performance.

While Star Ocean – The Last Hope – 4K & Full HD Remaster is not available on Steam just yet, the game can be purchased on the PlayStation Store for $20.99 ($18.89 for PS Plus members). Anyone who buys the game on PS4 or PC before December 12th will receive the Day One edition, which includes several PSN avatars and a PSN theme for PS4 owners and the soundtrack for PC owners. I never managed to pick up a copy back when I owned an Xbox 360, used or otherwise, so I will definitely buy this remaster, assuming the PC version isn’t an unoptimized, glitchy mess. Square Enix has a fairly good track record when it comes to PC ports, but the company has its share of exceptions (coughNieR:Automatacough), so I’m waiting on pins and needles to see if the PC version Star Ocean – The Last Hope – 4K & Full HD Remaster is worth a buy.

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Joker’s Free Suicide Squad DLC on PS5

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There hasn’t been much buzz surrounding Suicide Squad since its release in February. Warner Bros. was let down by the game’s underwhelming sales, but they remained committed to turning their live service vision into a reality. An exciting new DLC update has been released, introducing The Crown Prince of Crime to the game.

As the game’s first live season begins, players will have the chance to take on Green Lantern and, in the end, unlock The Joker as a playable character. Which Joker are you referring to? This is quite intricate. Furthermore, players can look forward to the inclusion of a Battle Pass, a variety of new shop items available for purchase, exciting Incursions and Strongholds to partake in, as well as an expanded selection of Infamy Sets and Notorious Gear to amass.

What are your thoughts on this? Does the allure of The Joker entice you to return to Suicide Squad, or have you remained a loyal fan all along? We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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