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Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Now Out On SmartPhones and Tablets March 25, 2021

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Square Enix has just made a highly anticipated announcement this morning. Final Fantasy VIII Remaster, which is already available for platforms like PS4 and Switch, is now available to download and purchase on iOS and Android devices. Here’s the trailer:

Given its beloved status, I’m surprised this hasn’t happened sooner, just don’t tell Spoony.

Final Fantasy VIII is out now for PS1 and PC. Final Fantasy VIII Remastered is out now for PS4, Switch, PC, and now iOS and Android devices.

Japan Travel Tips – What to Know When You Land at the Airport March 23, 2021

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Its Tuesday and that means we’re coming at you with some new Japan Travel Tips. If you’re unfamiliar with this series, we’re going share with you some of the best independently produced documentaries designed to help international tourists who wish to visit Japan. After surviving 2020, you can be sure I REALLY want to travel, and why not travel to a country that is the birthplace of some of my favorite games of all time? Well, you already know all the important things about the country before you land. Today, we’re going to tell you what should you know when your plane lands at the airport.

I want to highlight a video produced by japan-guide.com which I think is so well produced it should be put on international airplane in-flight entertainment just before landing. This is a list of tips which include a rundown of how things in Japan work, and how you can get around the country.

Before we start the next video here’s a list of things you should pack with you (other than weather appropriate clothing):

  • Personal Identification (your passport should suffice)
  • A cellular smart device with the ability to translate Japanese language and navigate via GPS (Google and Apple phones have integrated translator and maps apps. Probably a good idea to download the language to your device).
  • Traveler’s Checks or a Bank Card that can easily be converted to local currency
  • Reusable Napkin/handkerchief
  • A major credit card (for hotels and emergencies)

You can also pack a camera and a laptop computer if you’re like me and plan to document your trip as you are taking it.

So what do you do once you’ve landed, gotten your luggage, and cleared customs? Well, I’m going to highlight a great video from Life Where I’m From, which did a really detailed video about “Your First Hour in Japan” which should help a non-Japanese speaking tourist navigate their way from the airport to their hotel.

And here’s what you should obtain immediately once you land:

  • Local currency (exchange enough you think you’ll be able to eat with)
  • An IC Card or other train pass
  • A Cellular/WiFi hotspot for your smart device and computer or a local SIM card if you just have a smartphone.
  • Some food to go

Regardless of how long you plan to stay in Japan, you’re going to need a place to sleep, and Japan has plenty of Hotel options available which may not seem familiar to international travelers. Stay tuned for next Tuesday as we’ll be talking about Hotel accommodations next time!

Marvel’s Avengers Essentials Episode 1 March 23, 2021

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Square Enix does recognize that with Marvel’s Avengers now getting native releases on the next-generation consoles, new players and players who haven’t been able to play for a while may want some strategies about what the game now offers. Because of that, they’ve started a new series called Avengers Essentials. In this first episode they talk about the Missions and game modes. With all the new campaigns being added they’ve had to tweak the menus to better accommodate the new content. Let’s take a closer look:

Now that we finally have the time, we’ve started playing the new postgame DLC campaigns. Perhaps in the future we could do a let’s play.

Marvel’s Avengers is out now for PC, Stadia, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

General Mills Offering Free Pokemon TCG Cards in Specially Marked Cereal Boxes March 22, 2021

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General Mills has teamed back up with The Pokémon Company once again to offer some new Pokémon TCG cards for Pokémon’s 25th anniversary. The list of cereals offering cards include boxes of Trix, Cocoa Puffs, Lucky Charms and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. We cracked open a box of cereal that had cards inside to see what we got!

Free Comic Book Day 2021 Date Announced March 19, 2021

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Every year, comic book shops across the US offer a stack of specially marked free Comic Books from across all publishers. This year is the 20th anniversary of the first event and a ton of comics are being offered! Oh and if you take a look at the list you’ll see a few video game books are on the list including Life is Strange, Sonic the Hedgehog and Street Fighter.

Free Comic Book Day is August 14, 2021. Check their official website to find your closest participating retailer.

Black Panther Will Be The Next DLC Hero in Marvel’s Avengers March 18, 2021

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Wakanda Forever!

Marvel’s Avengers is out now for PC, Stadia, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

New Life is Strange Revealed on Square Enix Presents March 18, 2021

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For the past few days, Square Enix has been teasing the release of a massive Square Enix Presents video. They promised the next Life is Strange game will be revealed in the video. Well, we’re about fifteen minutes away from the official start time and you can be sure we want to watch it!

Pokemon TCG Top Deck Academy Episode 7 March 18, 2021

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I know, finding packs of Pokémon TCG cards at retail has been a complete hassle over the past month. Thankfully, a new expansion for the Pokémon: Trading Card Game releases today. To celebrate, this week’s new episode of Top Deck Academy highlights some strategies for this new expansion.

Marvel’s Avengers Updated, Hawkeye Added With Next-Gen Support March 18, 2021

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A major update is being released today for Marvel’s Avengers. It will, among other things, add native next-generation console support for the game and bring in one of the most requested characters from the Avengers roster: Clint “Hawkeye” Barton.

If you’re busy downloading the patch and want to check out what’s new while you wait I’ve got you covered. Yesterday, Marvel did a early let’s play of the new update. If you missed it you can check it out below:

Marvel’s Avengers is out now for PC, Stadia, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

Sony Announces New Play at Home Free Games Coming March 25th March 17, 2021

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As of the start of this month, PS4 (and probably PS5) players can download a free copy of 2016’s Ratchet and Clank off the PlayStation Network store. Now, they’re announcing even more games, made for the PS4 and PSVR, will be offered as part of the Play at Home campaign, and here’s the complete list:

  • The Witness
  • Enter the Gungeon
  • Rez Infinite
  • Subnautica
  • Abzû
  • Astro Bot Rescue Mission (PSVR)
  • Moss (PSVR)
  • Thumper (PSVR)
  • Paper Beast (PSVR)

You will be able to get these games for free starting March 25th.