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Final Fantasy XIV 2025 Easter Event Will Start In April 8
The spring breeze of Eorzea will blow to Gridania, and Final Fantasy XIV players will also usher in an annual event full of surprises!
Starting from April 9, Final Fantasy XIV will hold annual Hatching-Tide event, providing players with numerous Easter-themed activities and attractions. It also brings new vitality to adventurers who have just experienced the major update of Seekers of Eternity in version 7.2.
Version 7.2
Before Hatching-Tide event started, the developer just presented a heavyweight version 7.2 update to players around the world. This patch, called Seekers of Eternity, not only advances the main storyline, but also brings thoughtful quality-of-life changes. New Jog system allows a constant movement speed in the sanctuary area. The optimized Mount summoning mechanism finally realizes the seemingly simple function of getting on a mount while running, which has made players wait for ten years.
In addition, some job balance changes have been made, mainly for Black Mage and Pictomancer jobs. These changes undoubtedly provide more tactical options for the upcoming festival activities.
Archon Egg Parasol
After completing the festival mission, players will receive this year’s limited reward: Archon Egg Parasol, a golden parasol. Featuring striking yellow and gold accents, this accessory offers excellent protection from all but the heaviest downpours. It is not only a fashion accessory that can be displayed in the town but also a collection.
It is worth noting that previous Hatching-Tide rewards, such as the Peatie mount, will return to the Mog Station for a limited time. She is a big pink Goobbue and a little princess with flowers on her head. She met you during a Little Lady's Day event. After getting your help, she decided to join your journey to spread more joy. With the festival special discounts, Final Fantasy XIV Gil in the wallets of players may not be able to keep it.
Hatching-Tide Event
As FFXIV’s most childlike traditional festival, Hatching-Tide will be staged at Mih Khetto’s Amphitheatre in the forest city of Gridania this year. Although the 2024 Hatching-Tide is combined with Little Ladies‘ Day, in 2025, the two festivals will be separated again.
Careful players may have noticed that this year’s key artwork is the classic combination of Yda and Paplymo from A Realm Reborn. Just like the previous design of Thancred as the protagonist of Little Ladies’ Day. Perhaps it is to let old players revisit it.
What’s more, the event quest of Hatching-Tide is a quest called In Pursuit of Eggcelence by Jihli Aliapoh, which will be open to FFXIV players at level 15 or higher. That means Free Trial accounts can also participate.
In short, as with similar holiday quests, players can expect a short and charming story accompanied by an egg-themed experience. It is speculated that there will be many fantasy elements in this plot. The quest process is controlled at about 30 minutes, which is friendly enough for players who just want to get rewards. By the way, I heard that there will be many previous Easter eggs waiting for players to discover!
Interestingly, this year’s Hatching-Tide event will be perfectly connected with the launch of version 7.21 Cosmic Exploration on April 24. This patch will bring the long-awaited Cosmic Exploration feature to FFXIV players. What other surprises will Final Fantasy XIV bring us this spring? Let’s wait and see.
ARPG April Competition: Can Diablo 4 Season 8 Stand Out?
When Diablo 4 was launched in 2023, this classic IP sequel set a record with 9.3 million copies sold in the first month. But, with the release of its first seasonal update, the game's reviews began to decline. It was severely criticized by fans because it not only weakened most of the builds in the game, but also made it more difficult to gain experience points. The quality of subsequent post-launch support was also uneven, with good and bad.
D4 is currently at the end of Season 7, and soon, the game's Season 8 update is coming. D4 is facing an unprecedented competitive landscape. Developer recently revealed that the next season of Diablo 4 will focus mainly on improving the difficulty of the game's boss battles. Although there is no definite news on the release time of Season 8, it should be launched after the end of Season 7 - that is, some time after April 29, 2025.
However, this release time may lead to very fierce competition for Season 8, as several other ARPG will also release major content updates in the same month.
Path Of Exile 2
First is the familiar opponent - Path Of Exile 2, whose patch 0.2.0 Dawn of the Hunt has been announced to be released on April 4. This time may be less than a month away from the release of Diablo 4 Season 8. What's more fatal is that this will be a very large patch, bringing rich new content: a new Huntress class, a new endgame boss battle involving Tetzcal, Blazing Guardian, and a weapon lock feature, etc.
It is worth noting that before this, many players who were dissatisfied with the development trend of D4 have already turned to play POE 2. The increase and decrease in the number of players of these two games also shows the fierce competition between the two.
Last Epoch
In addition, April is not just about Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4. They have major updates. Another ARPG, Last Epoch Season 2, will also be launched.
The official name of Last Epoch Season 2 is Tombs of the Erased. It will introduce a new faction called Woven, alongside some new endgame content and an overhaul of Sentinel class.
In order to avoid colliding with Path Of Exile 2, the release date of Tombs of the Erased has been postponed to April 17, which is about two weeks later. This time arrangement is very interesting - when players have experienced the new content of POE2, they can just experience the new fun brought by Last Epoch. After that, there is still a Diablo 4 Season 8 update that has not yet been clearly updated.
This kind of relay update is not common in the past. Last Epoch developer even claimed that they want to create an April carnival for ARPG players. It is not difficult to imagine how fierce competition Diablo 4 will face this time.
Other Speculations
Faced with such a challenging situation, postponing D4 Season 8 update may be the best solution. According to experience, if the interval between content updates of similar games is less than 21 days, the player conversion rate of the delayed game will drop significantly. Especially considering that PoE2 and Last Epoch both adopt the model of free main body + season pass, the developer of D4 need to think carefully about the business strategy of Season 8. Perhaps after the update, players can be given some benefits, such as Diablo 4 Gold.
Perhaps what Diablo 4 needs most right now is not new content, but time to breathe. Postponing the season to mid-May can not only avoid direct conflict but also take advantage of the player fatigue period that may occur after the update of competitors, and this peak-shifting strategy has been proven to be effective in the past.
This may be the most critical one since the birth of Diablo series. Because three major isometric action RPGs will launch large updates one after another this month, D4 Season 8 may be difficult to attract a large number of players as usual. But for players, this is undoubtedly a carnival.
Diablo 4 DLC Should Change Dark Citadel? - The Debate Between Cooperative And Single-player Mode
DLC Vessel of Hatred introduced some interesting new endgame modes to Diablo 4, including Dark Citadel. But now, according to official data, the retention rate of this optional quest began to plummet in the third week, far lower than the single-player mode Abyssal Verges launched in the same period. And some players think this forced multiplayer mode is boring and expressed the hope that it can be improved.
Therefore, as Vessel of Hatred’s iconic endgame mode, Dark Citadel quickly became the focus of players’ debate. This PvE mode, which requires mandatory teamwork, not only challenges Diablo series’ tradition of single-player priority over the years, but also triggers a philosophical debate about the experience of the game - should we stick to enjoying it alone, or embrace the social wave?
Compared with previous works, Diablo 4 has more MMO elements, and it has become more common for players to team up to complete goals together, but this kind of cooperation is more short-lived than other MMO games. Once the task is completed, this cooperative relationship will be disbanded immediately. And more players will choose to continue to explore the game alone and obtain Diablo 4 Gold and other resources to improve their strength.
In fact, most endgame modes before Diablo 4 were designed around this style of play. For example, although Nightmare Dungeons allow team formation, a single player can complete it.
But it is a special case for Dark Citadel, which focuses on team action. This mode requires players to form a team of two or four to join, and the system also sets a strict team verification mechanism. This is a good change for players who like to play Diablo 4 with friends. But for most solo warriors, the situation is just the opposite. Many people think that this setting has changed their original fun and calls for a return to the beauty of the game before.
Opposition
In the community, you can see many different opinions. Many people are more dissatisfied with this. They think that many players of Diablo 4 like to enjoy the game alone. Therefore, many times, especially at the end of the season, no one can be found in Social Hub. They are frustrated that they cannot find enough people to participate in this activity. Some players recorded that in the last two weeks of the season, the average time required to match the team even exceeded the time-limited challenge time of dungeon itself.
Many people, who believed that this was the only part of the game that must be cooperated agreed this statement, and it had no meaning. Because Diablo franchise has always been dominated by single-player mode, cooperation has never been required before. The charm of this game lies in the fact that it is based on a powerful fantasy, which is very suitable for players to experience by themselves. Cooperation with other players greatly reduces this experience.
At present, some players in the community suggest that developers can allow single players to bring their Mercenaries, which can still be counted as a two-person team; some people call for a single-player option for this mode. Both methods are suitable. We don’t know if the game developer will improve it later.
Support
Of course, some people think that it great to add this element, and the team mode makes the game more interesting. Some people are looking forward to more team content. Cooperative combat makes the game easier, and the addition of team elements reminds many players of traditional MMO games. It is a good way to have a nostalgic experience with less time cost.
Some players even said that he always preferred single-player games in the early stage of the game, but gradually began to use social tags to change the rhythm in the later stage. The team experience is very comfortable because no one screams into the microphone or forces the microphone to open, and it is much more fun than you can imagine. This stress-free social experience is because of the Action Wheel and Emotes. Players can complete basic communication through these, avoiding the embarrassment of voice chat.
Although Dark Citadel caused controversy in Diablo 4, this endgame mode can also be a refreshing change for players who have done everything else. Maybe the best way is to give the choice to the players? Looking forward to the developers can find a balance between solo and cooperation.
What Are The Steps To Complete Whispering Bench Quest In Infinity Nikki?
Just like the major luxury brands in the limited-time world will launch new ready-to-wear, cosmetics or handbags in different seasons every year, in order to allow you to get new looks constantly for your Nikki while exploring Miraland, Infinity Nikki will also bring you new costumes with different themed versions.
Currently in progress is the 1.3 version Eerie Season released on February 25. Although you can get some free suits through this update, if you want to complete more rare and gorgeous suits, you must collect the necessary materials by completing seasonal tasks. Based on this, this time we will first introduce you to the completion strategy of Whispering Bench quest.
How To Start The Quest?
In order to unlock Whispering Bench quest, you first need to go to the border gate of Breezy Meadow to find Divinso and complete the photo investigation with him. Divinso will ask you to find the three ghosts in the photo, which are lined up along the window, and the third ghost is hidden in the bushes next to it.
After finding all the ghosts, Divinso will tell you a legend about the queen’s palace ruins to unlock Whispering Bench quest. Next, you need to walk north along the border to the castle ruins to start your Whispering Bench journey.
Where Is Whispering Bench?
After arriving at the queen’s palace ruins, you will see a staircase in the violin square at the entrance. Walk up the staircase to the huge violin statue and sit on any nearby bench when night falls. Then the ghost sentinel will appear. Since he is a ghost and cannot interact with the material world, you need to help him.
How To Help The Ghost Sentinel?
The sentinel tells you that he wants to repair Sir Percy’s brooch, and he needs a Celebcrow feather for this. If you already have this item, just give it to the sentinel; if not, find and approach Celebcrow around, and then use Animal Grooming outfit to take a feather.
After the sentinel gets the feather, he will give you a sketch of a pair of exquisite earrings as a reward, which means this quest is completed! You can then use this sketch to make Mystic Illusion earrings for your Nikki to make her more beautiful.
The above are all the steps to complete Whispering Bench quest. I hope it can help you!
Is The Number Of Characters In Genshin Impact Evenly Distributed Per Region?
When you first set foot on Teyvat continent in Genshin Impact in 2020, you probably didn’t expect that five years later, this continent would expand to such a grand scale after many “updates”, and in order to keep the game fresh, this expansion of the territory should continue.
There are currently 7 regions in the game, and just like the real world, each region has its own unique local customs and geographical characteristics, and all Genshin Impact characters will also have the characteristics of the region they come from. In fact, this is because most new characters always appear with the launch of new regions.
However, nearly five years after the game was released, you will find that for various reasons, the number of characters in the seven regions is not evenly distributed, especially Mondstadt and Liyue, which were obviously released in the game at the same time, but the latter received more map expansions and characters. Based on this, we will introduce you to the specific distribution of the number of characters in each region so that you can plan your Genshin Impact Genesis Crystals in the subsequent banner activities.
Number Of Characters Per Region
According to recent statistics, the current distribution of characters in each region of Genshin Impact is as follows:
- Mondstadt-19-Version 1.5
- Liyue-21-Version 4.4
- Inazuma-17-Version 5.4
- Sumeru-14-Version 3.5
- Fontaine-12-Version 4.8
- Natlan-8-Version 5.3
- Snezhnaya-2-Version 4.6
As one of the earliest regions, Mondstadt fully deserves more characters, but perhaps because the idea of ​​expanding the map for the region has never really been realized, the number of characters has no chance to grow. Although the developers have previously revealed news about Dornman Port, Mondstadt has not received any substantial development plans recently.
Expansion Of The Number Of Characters
Although Mondstadt was born very early, there are still many characters that can play a big role on the battlefield, such as Jean, Bennett, Fischl, and Sucrose. The reason why Liyue has the most characters may be because Lantern Rite in Genshin Impact adds at least one character here every year.
In contrast, the number of characters in Sumeru and Fontaine lags behind Mondstadt, and Natlan, as a new region, has just begun to shape its regional lineup, so it is normal to have a small number. Although the frequent launch of new regions may be the reason why no new Mondstadt characters have been added so far, this situation may change in the near future. At least according to the upcoming character list, Dahlia, the deacon of Church of Favonius, will debut in late spring 2025.
Of course, it would be better if this new Mondstadt character was five-star, but unfortunately Genshin Impact is not expected to launch a new male five-star character until at least version 6.0. But at least you won’t be disappointed with Genshin Impact in terms of gaming experience recently, because version 5.5 will be released on March 26, 2025!
Monster Hunter Wilds Received Mixed Reviews On Steam On The First Day Of Opening
After Monster Hunter Wilds console was unlocked first, the PC version was finally officially released! PC hunters can go online to hunt! Currently, the price of this game on Steam is $89.99, and the reviews on Steam are mixed.
Why Is It Mixed?
Monster Hunter series has a history of more than 20 years and has accumulated tens of millions of game fans. The most successful one is undoubtedly Monster Hunter World. Monster Hunter Wilds claims to have made a breakthrough based on Monster Hunter World, so fans are even more impatient.
But from the two tests, Capcom seems to have been unable to solve the optimization problem. Excellent picture quality is exchanged for poor optimization.
Optimization
As early as the first public test, Monster Hunter Wilds’ poor optimization performance was a bit worrying. Many players shared at the time that the monsters they hunted turned into polygons or NPC models collapsed. At that time, the release date of Monster Hunter Wilds was not far away.
Before the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom announced that it would release a dozen GB game patch packages on the first day in the hope of solving optimization problems. However, judging from the negative feedback, a considerable number of players still experienced game crashes, or even could not enter the game at all. Capcom still overestimated the performance of players’ devices, and such optimization performance is really unsatisfactory.
Content
Another factor that makes players dissatisfied is that the game content is too little. Players reflect that the plot in Monster Hunter Wilds occupies a large part of the space, while the difficulty of the monsters has become very simple, which leads to the situation of “hunting for three minutes and watching the plot for an hour”, especially since the plot cannot be skipped.
Some console players who played in advance have completed most of the content of Monster Hunter Wilds. It feels that the content in Wilds is even less than the content presented to players in Monster Hunter Rise 1.0.
Although Capcom announced that it will be updated in April, this toothpaste-like update method makes players feel that they are playing a half-finished product.
The above two reasons are the main reasons why Monster Hunter Wilds received negative reviews. The game itself can still bring players plenty of fun. Texture upgrades can make more players willing to try this game and become new hunters.
But it must be said that in recent years, the first release of the game has been bombarded with negative reviews due to optimization issues more than once or twice. Game manufacturers should be responsible to players, not just thinking about adding content to the game, but also taking the optimization of the game seriously.
Mecha BREAK Has Received Many Negative Reviews From Players
Recently, the mecha combat game Mecha BREAK created by Amazing Seasun has officially been launched in public beta. This game gives players the feeling of combining FromSoftware’s Armored Core 6 with Blizzard’s Overwatch.
The peak number of online users of Mecha BREAK once reached 300,000, even exceeding Marvel Rivals, which really scared NetEase. But the good times did not last long. Mecha BREAK was quickly overwhelmed by bad reviews. Only one-third of players on Steam gave Mecha BREAK good reviews.
Is Mecha BREAK Really A Rubbish Game?
The game quality of Mecha BREAK is definitely not bad. If you are a mecha enthusiast and also like to play Overwatch, then Mecha BREAK will definitely make you feel very excited. Mecha BREAK’s Break Striker (the mech in Mecha BREAK) has several classes: attackers, snipers, supporters, brawlers, and defenders, each of which can play a different role. Of course, this is not unique to this type of game.
Amazing Seasun paid great attention to the mobility of the mechs when creating Mecha BREAK. Even though you are controlling some big guys, you can still feel its lightness.
And Amazing Seasun announced their update plan, and there will be more Break Striker in the future. The game can launch more content later. The icing on the cake is that Mecha BREAK’s face-shaping system is very powerful, but no one cares about this. Mecha BREAK players usually prefer all kinds of mechs.
Why Is Mecha BREAK Criticized?
If Mecha BREAK has no problem with gameplay, then the problem is something else. There are two main reasons why players give Mecha BREAK a bad review:
1. Anti-Cheat System
When players install Mecha BREAK, Anti-Cheat Expert will also be automatically installed. This is an anti-cheat software developed by Tencent Cloud. They can access the deepest part of your PC, but Mecha BREAK did not inform players of this in the announcement.
And after players uninstall Mecha BREAK, Anti-Cheat Expert will not be automatically uninstalled, and players still need to uninstall it manually. Players have always been disgusted with this kind of program.
2. Profit Model
Players are also very dissatisfied with Mecha BREAK’s profit model. Mecha BREAK is a free game, but it takes a lot of currency to unlock the mechas in the game and the custom appearance of the mechas. While the speed of obtaining currency in the game is very slow, and it takes a long time to unlock a mecha. This is a disguised way of paying and then skipping, forcing players to pay.
As a free game, Mecha BREAK failed in its first launch. Mecha BREAK is too eager to make money. Service-type games are indeed the most profitable games, but Mecha BREAK’s performance does disgust players.
Monopoly Go May Become Hasbro’s Top Star
Even if you don’t play games, you must have heard of Monopoly Go. As a Go game with Monopoly Go stickers as its core, you can earn money and interact with friends and family from all over the world while exploring the ever-expanding universe of Monopoly Go!
This multiplayer board game was developed by Hasbro. If you don’t know Hasbro, then you must know Transformers, Power Rangers, or My Little Pony. All of the above are products under Hasbro.
It is an American multinational toy manufacturing and entertainment holding company founded on December 6, 1923, and owns trademarks and products such as Kenner, Milton Bradley, Parker Brothers, and Wizards of the Coast.
According to what we know, Hasbro's digital game revenue in 2024 reached 472 million US dollars, of which $112 million came from Monopoly Go, a ratio of up to 25%. As we all know, Hasbro has very famous IPs and products, so what exactly makes this free game so profitable for the company?
Possible Reasons
Large Number Of Fans
According to the Guinness World Records, this is the most popular board game, no doubt about it! The huge fan base has made Monopoly Go more and more well-known, and it has become popular all over the world in less than half a year since its launch.
You can experience the classic fun and visual effects in this game, or you can socialize with friends. You and your friends make full use of this multiplayer mini-game, temporarily stop pranks, and work together to get fun and rewards. It’s like a snowball effect, old players bring new players into the industry, and finally everyone is addicted to the world of Monopoly Go.
Paid Items
Although Monopoly Go is a free game, you can also spend real money to get some in-game items, such as Monopoly Go stickers or dice.
It is worth mentioning that another feature of Monopoly Go is the recurring mini-game Treasure Hunting, where players can find hidden items through the game to get rewards. Like other activities, these mini-games have themes and can only be played for a short time, usually a few days. All Treasure Hunting revolves around the basic gameplay, that is, clicking on the squares on the grid to reveal the items. During this period, players can get more dice from the store to get limited items.
Team Strength
Data shows that Hasbro’s business digital and licensed game revenue increased by 22% year-on-year to US $471.7 million. The revenue growth is undoubtedly inseparable from the collaborative efforts of the entire team. Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks expressed pride in the team's efforts, which not only improved operational efficiency but also significantly improved the performance of the toy business.
Similarly, the developer also said that it will expand the coverage of intellectual property through excellent partnerships, continue to focus on operational rigor and predict the future of games.
Unfortunately, overall, Hasbro’s full-year revenue fell 17% year-on-year to US $4.1 billion, which Hasbro attributed to the divestiture of E One. Therefore, we also speculate that Hasbro will focus on mobile games and digital entertainment in the future. Monopoly Go may become Hasbro’s top flower.
What Leaks Do You Know About Genshin Impact 5.5 Beta?
Currently, 5.4 version is still in full swing. In the current version, you can not only return to Inazuma and celebrate various festivals with old friends in Genshin Impact, but also have fun and get Genshin Impact Genesis Crystal by participating in various activities held by humans and monsters!
As far as we know, Genshin Impact 5.5 will be released on March 26. At present, the latest beta version of Genshin Impact has leaked some information, including new characters, new maps, and opponents that may be encountered in the new maps. Here are some details.
New Characters
Snezhnaya is the last of the seven countries in modern Teyvat, and Winter Tzar is the former ruler of Snezhnaya. Before Tsar era, Ice Land was led by Winter Tzar. The first noble torchbearer he promoted played an important role in uniting the people of NodKrai against Abyss. Winter Tzar promised to protect them forever, but then broke his promise and was called Wild Hunt in Snezhnaya.
Combined with the game's plot, Dottore is expected to remain as a major character, and the developers have confirmed on social media that Varesa and Ianson will appear as playable characters in version 5.5. However, Genshin Travelers still hope that Columbina, Tartaglia, and Arlechino will appear. Perhaps after the release, the developers can really meet the psychological expectations of players?
New Natlan Map Area
Version 5.5 will introduce Genshin Impact's penultimate Natlan map expansion, in which players will be able to challenge a new Artifact Domains. The new Natlan map area should be Great Volcano of Tollan that has always existed and is currently inaccessible. The area is said to contain Collective of Plenty, the sixth and final tribe of Natlan, which has not yet been introduced in the playable map and reputation system.
According to the developers, the recent test version added descriptions for the two upcoming Artifact Sets, accidentally revealing a lot of lore related to NodKrai and Snezhnaya as a whole. The leak about the new Natlan map area even showed a new exploration feature in Genshin Impact 5.5 that could enhance gameplay.
Possible Opponents
The new world boss in version 5.5 is called Lava Dragon Statue, also known as Stoneheart Final Form of Flowing Flame. According to the leak, it will have two different forms. The first of which is called Earthman Form, which features a stone block, two short legs, a short arm, and a large arm. The second leaked form is called Lava Dragon.
In the second state, the world boss appears to cover part of its body with lava and creates a base made of lava for it to move around. The two world boss forms leaked in Genshin Impact 5.5 also seem to have specific game mechanics.
The leak also mentioned that the new world boss has 70% resistance to all types of damage in the game. Therefore, players need a specific type of team combination to defeat it and collect its items, including Ascension Materials, which can be upgraded through Genshin Impact Top Up if necessary.
The above is all the leaked information we have learned. Although travelers will definitely look forward to the 5.5 update, the current version 5.4 still provides everyone with a variety of activities. I hope everyone has fun!
Warner Games Announced The Cancellation Of Wonder Woman Game
Warner Games has had a very bad fate in recent years. The consecutive failures of Suicide Squad and Gotham Knights have made them tighten their game business, and many games that are being developed or operated have announced their cessation. Wonder Woman, which was still in normal development some time ago, also received bad news.
Development Termination
Warner Bros. recently confirmed that Wonder Woman game produced by Monolith Productions has been canceled, and studios such as Monolith Productions, Player First Games and WB San Diego will be closed.
Warner said that this decision was based on “strategic direction adjustment” and that it would re-examine the development studios and investments in the future, focusing on core IPs - Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, Game of Thrones and DC, to create better game content.
Player Reaction
The cancellation of Wonder Woman has sparked a lot of discussion among players. Vara Dark released a video commenting on the current status of Warner’s game business. She pointed out that Warner Games has been in a state of turmoil in recent years, with multiple projects performing poorly, including a loss of $100 million for Multiverse Battle Royale, and the huge losses brought by Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. The total impairment of the entire game business has exceeded $300 million. She believes that the cancellation of Wonder Woman has undoubtedly made the situation worse.
Vara Dark also mentioned that many players, including herself, were disappointed with the decision, especially for Rocksteady’s Batman series. She believes that Warner has obviously allowed “suspicious people” to control these studios, Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad has problems, and Monolith is facing a similar fate, and even the studio has been closed. This means that we may never see Monolith bring new works such as First Encounter Assault Recon or Middle-earth. She thinks this is both regrettable and sad.
Vara Dark also recalled Nemesis system introduced by Monolith in Middle-earth. This innovative mechanism gave the enemy a unique personality and behavior pattern, greatly enhancing the immersion and playability of the game. Although Monolith has applied for a patent for this system, this idea may now be buried by Warner.
Vara Dark also questioned Warner’s strategy of building games around core IPs. Because both Wonder Woman and Middle-earth are developed based on these IPs, the practice of shutting down Monolith seems extremely contradictory. She pointed out that since Wonder Woman debuted in 2021, Warner has hardly publicly shown any gameplay or character models, and the game has undergone multiple remakes. She speculated that Warner may have planned to transform it into a live service game from the beginning, but after seeing the poor performance of games like Multiverse Smash, it chose to return to the stand-alone mode. Frequent direction adjustments ultimately led to the game’s difficult birth.
Warner Bros.’ plan is to continue developing Batman series of games. This time the game will be set in the future and accepted by the studio that created the Batman Arkham series. The game is expected to be released after 2027. I hope this Batman will not suffer the same fate as Wonder Woman.
What Does Diego Maradona Bring Back To EA FC 25?
If you're a big fan of Argentine team and a long-time player of EA Sports FC, then Diego Maradona's return is undoubtedly a surprise to you. After a period of speculation and a long legal battle, EA officially confirms Diego Maradona's return to the world of FC 25 on February 14, 2025.
Legend Of The King
Known as a grassroots superstar who rose from his hometown club to the world's biggest stage, Argentine was known as El Pibe de Oro ('The Golden Boy') throughout his career. For a football star, it can be said that receiving such a title can be said to be a high praise.
A lifetime of football achievements, including a World Cup title, multiple A-League titles, a world record transfer fee and a landmark goal and five-man dribbling goal in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, the football genius passed away in 2020 at the age of 60.
His popularity and legend continue to this day. Maradona has made headlines with his amazing goals, numerous trophies and unparalleled talent. This return is the first time that Maradon has fully reproduced his classic image and extraordinary skills in his prime through a digital image since he was removed from FIFA 22 due to a dispute over image rights in 2022. At the same time, he will be the protagonist of Grassroot Greats promotional film launched at the same time.
Impact Of The Return
Maradona's return is a victory for the EA Sports FC series. It may bring a certain amount of attention and topic discussion to the poorly sold FC 25 and improve the company's image in a short period of time. At present, EA's plan to repurchase $1 billion in shares shows confidence, but the fierce competition in the football game field is not optimistic.
At the same time, according to official disclosures, in order to pay tribute to Maradona's charm on the court, the FC 25 development team has devoted a lot of details. Players can look forward to the experience of controlling Napoli's first championship in 1987.
EA Sports FC is known for letting players play as their favorite players, so Maradona’s return is a welcome surprise for fans around the world, who can use FUT 25 Coins to get Maradona items and witness the legend’s highlights over the years.
Maradona’s return became a reality on Valentine’s Day, and for EA SPORTS FC Mobile players, Maradona is available in-game on February 20. To add this grassroots superstar to your team, players need to log in to Football Ultimate Team between February 14 and March 14, however, Maradona’s grassroots idol avatar card is not tradable using FC 25 Coins. All players who log in to Football Ultimate Team before March 14 will also receive Diego’s Fantasy Evolution.
We look forward to seeing you create your own legend with Maradona in EA Sports FC 25.
Resident Evil 9 Release Date Postponed To 2026
According to Lustfix, Capcom has decided to postpone the release of Resident Evil 9 originally scheduled for the second half of 2025 to 2026. The game requires longer development time and more technical adjustment period.
According to Insider, the atmosphere of this game is very similar to the remake of Resident Evil 2, which is one of the most popular games in this series. This means that the game returns to the classic survival horror style, with closed scenes and psychological tension elements. The behavior of the enemy will be more unpredictable.
Capcom plans to conduct at least two internal tests in the next six months, which means that the gameplay is still being adjusted. Capcom should adjust the gameplay and many other contents of the game based on the results of the test, and the specific release date will be adjusted according to the progress of the game.
Lutusfix, an insider who previously claimed to have participated in the closed test of Resident Evil 9, recently broke more information about the game on Reddit. It is said that the source of the news is Capcom’s US marketing department.
Here are some other news about Resident Evil 9:
- 1. Capcom is not satisfied with the marketing results of Resident Evil 8: Village, and several aspects of the publicity and promotion plan of Resident Evil 9 are being redesigned.
- 2. Resident Evil 9 is in an advanced stage of development, but some game aspects and items still need more polishing, such as smoke bombs. It is said that RE engine has reached its limit in “Resident Evil 9”, and REX engine is not far from its official debut.
- 3. Leon in the promotional picture of Resident Evil 9 looks mature, but not much different from the image of Resident Evil 4 Remake. Both Leon and Jill will appear in Resident Evil 9, but Leon may have more plots.
- 4. The Blue Umbrella Corporation will also appear in the game and is the core of the game.
- 5. There may be elements such as moon worship and mysterious rituals, but the specific design is unclear.
- 6. Resident Evil 9 is regarded as “the biggest survival horror game in the series.”
- 7. The subtitle “Apocalypse” is constantly mentioned in marketing meetings. Resident Evil 9: Apocalypse should be the official name of the game.
- 8. Players will control Jill to wake up in the game, but the hospital is not the only scene in the game.
- 9. Smoke bombs are not the only new props in the game, but also include sound grenades that can attract the attention of enemies.
- 10. Capcom will announce more news about Resident Evil 9 before May.
The above is the recent news about Resident Evil 9. Since Capcom’s three Resident Evil remakes have performed perfectly, the new Resident Evil game is still worth looking forward to.
