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Masashi Hamauzu is not only one of the most popular videogame composers, he is also one of the most unique. His work onFinal Fantasy XIIIis regarded as one of the finest in the series, though I personally hold a soft spot forSaGa Frontier II, which desperately needs some live concert treatment. Taking the stage atSoundtrack Cologne 9.0last week to talk about his career thus far, Hamauzu spoke at length about the process of working on theFinal Fantasyfranchise and the importance of freedom in composition, as well as his preference for being part of the entire development process rather than simply handing in pieces of music on request....

Limited time mode and skin Fortnitewill be getting someJohn Wickthemed goodies soon. Data miners have recently uncovered aJohn Wickskin for players, as well as the existence of a limited-time mode in the game’s files. While some of this was rumored a week ago thanks to similar data mining efforts, the rugs been pulled now. On Twitter, user Lucas7yoshiuncovered referencesto specific objectives that players can complete with aJohn Wicktheme. Things like tackling bounties, collecting tokens, and killing players with weapons similar to the ones in the films....

Game with the Dtoid community! Welcome to another edition of Dtoid’s Friday Night Fights! For this week’s Match of the Week, Elsa and falsenipple are taking us back to the battlefield after waaay too long of a hiatus.Battlefield 3‘s long-awaited “Aftermath” DLC released last month, and the verdict in ourForumsis that it kicks ass! Have you tried it out yet? Why not start tonight?! This would also be a great time to join one of our DestructoidBattlefield 3platoons....

Brace yourself for awkward posing and machinations from the darkest reaches of hell: Garry’s Mod 10 is out today. If you’ve ever wondered how Half-Life 2 comics likeConcerned: The Half-Life and Death of Gordon Frohmanorunsightly GMan pictorialsare created, you probably aren’t familiar with Garry’s Mod, a sandbox modification for the Half-Life 2 Source engine. It is the greatest mod in the history of PC gaming, far and away better than Counterstrike, Natural Selection and virtually every other modification ever created....

If a Plus is a must Summer rages on and thePlayStation Plus membership is on sale againfor $38.99. These are always popular when discounted given their utility, so to speak. Your free PlayStation Plus gamesthis monthon PS4 areFuri,Saints Row: Gat out of Hell, and early access to theParagonbeta. Well, if you thought any of these were must-haves, or you just need to renew your membership, now is not a bad time given the 22% discount on the 12-month cards....

Overshields are useful tricks in theWarframeveteran’s toolkit that provide extra survivability in later game content, but can be beneficial at any point in the game. At their most basic level, overshields are simply the kind of extra shield you get when yourWarframewould gain shields while already full. You can tell if you have overshields because your shield bar turns from blue to purple. The number above your purple shield bar shows the total of your normal shield maximum plus your overshields....

Grasshopper’s new parent company delivers the eastern goods Half a dozenPSone importsare making their way across the Pacific this spring courtesy of GungHo Online. A trio of titles have already arrived on PlayStation Network, with the rest completing their voyage come May 7. First on the docket isEvergreen Avenue, a puzzle game-visual novel hybrid wherein the protagonist must impress seven magical spirits. There’s alsoFavorite Dear: Jyunpaku no Yogensha, a role-playing game with dating sim elements which is said to feature a relatively straightforward battle system and even a bit of English text to boot....

Spartan Points could let players directly buy cosmetics 343 Industries is looking into a new way to pick up cosmetics in itsHalocollection. The studio says it’s considering adding microtransactions toHalo: The Master Chief Collectionthrough purchasable Spartan Points. Prior to now, Seasons inHalo: The Master Chief Collectionoffered Season Points, which wereearned through challenges and leveling up. But Seasons are being fazed out of theMCC. 343 Industries confirmsin its blog postthat these will be renamed to Spartan Points in the future....

One of the bigger announcements at today’s Wii U event was that the upcomingCall of Duty: Black Ops IIwill be making it toNintendo’s next home console on November 13. So is there a good reason why you should get the Wii U version ofBlack Ops IIover thePlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 versions? Well, maybe not, but by the same toke, there isn’t a reason you shouldn’t buy it on the Wii U either....

That’s the game that came out today on Xbox One Dance Central Spotlightis a thing that’s out today on Xbox One. It’s basically a digital bite-sized version of the series that includes 10 songs as its base, with more available as DLC. For fans of the franchise, it’s not a bad deal, and something to play on a new console. When I went to boot it up this morning though I found that it constantly crashed — not a good sign on launch day....

Bang your… beak? For Nintendo Directs, it’s always good to expect the unexpected. I don’t think I really expectedHeadbangers Rhythm Royale, though. Shown during today’s Direct,Headbangerswas actually revealed earlier this month at theFuture Games Showcase. Though I missed it at the time, amid all the sound and fury of Summer Game Fest, I very much noticed this bird-based battle royale during today’s Direct. Headbangers Rhythm Royaleseems to pit a bunch of pigeons against each other in a musical battle royale....

When it comes to raw power,Acheron is often compared to Firefly, and now Feixiao, as they rank among the top-tier characters inHonkai: Star Rail. With Feixiao being the newest addition to the roster, and both characters requiring a significant investment of currency (whether real or in-game), the question arises: Who truly stands out between her and Acheron? Is Feixiao stronger than Acheron in Honkai: Star Rail? If you’re looking for a quick and dirty answer,she is not stronger than Acheron overall....

TheEA FC 24Make Your Mark cards will be available soon in Ultimate Team, and once again, EA Sports is introducing live items that reflect a player’s real-world performance. The Festival of Football season has begun with Path to Glory and Greats of the Game Icons/Heroes, which are all dynamic items. In simpler words, all these cards are eligible to receive upgrades in the near future in Ultimate Team. Something similar will be applicable for all the Make Your Mark items that are going to be released in packs and via SBCs/objectives....