Gaming
New Clips Include References to Final Fantasy 16’s Super Fans’ Favorite Chronicle Series

The Final Fantasy series thrives on its nostalgic atmosphere. However, a surprising number of references to earlier games in the series have been compiled by eagle-eyed super fans, suggesting that Final Fantasy XVI is going for broke in its attempt to pull our hardened heartstrings.
Twitter user MKH130masters and others compiled a list of easter eggs found in the recent World of Valisthea trailer (up top) and gameplay footage shown at PAX East.
This thread is other Final Fantasy References in Final Fantasy XVI
starting with Final Fantasy pic.twitter.com/PUl6XXIYB3
— The Dragoon🔴HeroKeybladeMaster🗝Wukong👑GBFR (@MKH13Omasters) March 26, 2023
The creators have clearly done their homework, as they have nailed everything from musical themes to recreations of iconic shots and conversations, and we couldn’t be more on board.
FFXVI seems to have little details remniscent of past FF games. I love that. A game that may be a change in direction for the series still paying respect to its predecessors. For some reason, this particular scene reminded me of the FFIV PSP Opening#ffxvi #ffiv #finalfantasy pic.twitter.com/wPs6XzLHo4
— Kaaliya Gamer (@KaaliyaGamer) March 26, 2023
Can you hear Soken referencing "Don't Be Afraid" from FF8 in the battle theme for FF16? Makes me wonder what other kinda musical references we may hear! https://t.co/r6imXJnlBC
— Night Sky Eikon (@NightSkyPrince_) March 26, 2023
Did you catch any of the hidden allusions in the newly released Final Fantasy XVI footage?
Gaming
In Spider-Man 2, Player Unconventionally Free Roams as Venom

One player found an unusual way to roam Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s New York City as Venom again. However, intentionally crashing your game during a story segment requires nerves of steel, so we wouldn’t recommend it. Possible Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 spoilers!
UnderTheHood788 explained their method, which involves reaching a cutscene that switches players to Peter. They unplugged their PS5 when the screen blanked while switching to fidelity mode. As the game renders slower, fidelity mode was used. Players get Don’t Be Scared, a mission without an objective, after reloading the last save.
UnderTheHood788 advises, “Wait a bit and go to an unidentified target mission or talon drone mission to become Venom. Reload and become Venom, committing crimes against hunters, the flame, thugs, and even symbiotes. Bases are possible.”
If you like causing carnage, get a move on—Insomniac will spoil the fun in the next update. This indirect approach—what do you think?
Gaming
Avatar Frontiers of Pandora Could Influence Future Films

On December 7, Ubisoft’s Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora hits PS5. Fans can expect new creatures, characters, and storylines that are influencing other Avatar projects as part of James Cameron’s canon.
Massive Entertainment director Magnus Jansén told IGN that the game’s new Western Frontier region—from plants to Na’vi clans—is now Avatar lore: “The Western Frontier is no less a part of the world of Avatar than what’s in the movies.” Jansén says one of their creations is in an Avatar exhibition, but most excitingly, “there is already some talk about maybe using some of the stuff that we did in the upcoming movies.”
Jon Landau, producer of the Avatar films, said: “I think clans are a perfect thing to someday try to weave into the movies. However, new environments follow. Go and say, “Okay, let’s explore what you did in the video game in the movie.” Frontiers of Pandora introduces the Aranahe, Zeswa, and Kame’tire Na’vi clans.
In addition, Lightstorm VP of franchise development Joshua Izzo teased: “I can say that there are going to be some future sequel elements in Frontiers of Pandora that will pay off when the movie comes out when Avatar 3 comes out in 2025. Because of ’25, careful Avatar fans may want to revisit certain things.
Gaming
CDPR’s Live-Action Cyberpunk 2077 Not Due Until 2025

CD Projekt’s live-action Cyberpunk 2077 won’t arrive until 2025. In the company’s latest earnings call, the PM project was only mentioned as not expected in 2024.
During a call with IGN, chief commercial officer Michał Nowakowski stated that the company will continue to promote the game and develop the Cyberpunk IP through activities beyond the game.
Nowakowski said, “We’re not really discussing specifics here, but one of the obvious things that we have announced, not happening next year, but going to be developed or moved in the direction next year, is the project we have announced with Anonymous Content.”
Anonymous Content, which produced Crime & Punishment, True Detective, and Mr. Robot, seems like a good fit to bring Night City’s mean streets to life. We don’t know if the project will be a TV show, movie, game adaptation, or standalone story.
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