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Great One Beast Is a Bloodborne Boss You Never Got to Fight

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Cut content is nothing new in video games; they are the remnants of characters, enemies, items, and locations the developers planned to include in their games, but for one reason or another, never did. Lately, a lot of gamers have found a treasure trove of cut content hidden in the files of Bloodborne, and just before the weekend, a YouTube user by the name of Sanadsk found a boss monster gamers never got a chance to hunt: the Great One Beast.

According to the Reddit thread by Kanista17, the Great One Beast would likely have been encountered in the Chalice Dungeon, a procedurally-generated labyrinth that houses numerous unique enemies and bosses. While the Great One Beast appears to be a lupine, long-necked dragon-horse with wavy “hair” similar to the Cleric Beast and Darkbeast Paarl bosses, its name implies it might be related to the eldritch, Lovecraftian bosses referred to in the game’s lore as Great Ones.

Cut content, when discovered, tends to exhibit varying degrees of incompleteness. Some pieces of cut content don’t have any animations and are only viewable in the standard “t-pose,” while others lack even textures. The Great One Beast, though, appears to be mostly complete: its animations seem to work fine; it is fully textured, and the creature even comes with its own (terrifying) sounds. All of these assets imply the Great One Beast wasn’t abandoned until very late in its development cycle, but judging by the video, it is still missing various effects and hitboxes (how a game determines if a player hits an enemy with an attack of vice versa). Still, the creature is almost complete, so one must wonder why FromSoftware cut it from the final version of Bloodborne.

The Great One Beast wasn’t the only piece of cut content discovered last week, as Sanadsk’s partner in discovery, Zullie the Witch, posted a video of yet another abandoned Chalice Dungeon creature. Unlike the Great One Beast, though, this…thing…is nothing more than a standard (and unnamed) Chalice Dungeon enemy, but it too seems almost complete; all of its animations, textures, and sounds are intact.

Again, we are left with the question, “Why did this enemy not make it into Bloodborne?” Well, that and, “How much more cut content is waiting in the game’s files?” Then again, one particular enemy remained undiscovered in the Chalice Dungeons until 2017, so gamers might have a lot more content to discover in Bloodborne, cut and otherwise.

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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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TopSpin 2K25 appears to be a standout title in the recent PS5 and PS4 gameplay showcase

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This author has consistently praised the realistic portrayal of tennis in TopSpin 4. After more than a decade, we are thrilled to witness the release of TopSpin 2K25, which expands upon the success of its renowned predecessor. This gameplay video provides a comprehensive overview of the features discussed in our recent preview while also incorporating relevant footage to enhance understanding.

The series’ swing system sets it apart from arcade-style games like Virtua Tennis, as it requires players to charge up their shots in a different way. In order to succeed, timing is crucial, and fortunately, a new meter above your player will assist you in achieving that. Surfaces have their own distinct characteristics, such as clay, where you’ll experience a noticeable amount of sliding.

The game ensures that every player has a distinct set of animations, adding a touch of individuality to each competitor. The courts, found in all Grand Slams, possess a remarkable amount of individuality and charm. It is mentioned in the video that with each in-game season, players can expect a plethora of additional content, such as animation packs. This indicates that there will be plenty to anticipate even after the game’s initial release.

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