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Back in 2021, original Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi spearheaded a new RPG experience for the Apple Arcade. Fantasian, from Sakaguchi's Mistwalker studio, stood among the service's best titles. Over three years later, Mistwalker and publisher Square Enix have come together to bring Fantasian to new platforms as Fantasian Neo Dimension. Shacknews recently ventured out to PAX West to take a first look at this enhanced version of the original game and stand amazed by the traditional Final Fantasy-style RPG formula reimagined.

Fantasian Neo Dimension reinvents the classic Final Fantasy turn-based battle

In this landscape of franchises and IP, there are some games that never got the follow-up they truly deserved. This week, we're discussing the video games that we desparately want to see receive a sequel. Question: What video game sequel do you want more than anything?. Super Mario RPG: Legend...

Shack Chat: What video game sequel do you want more than anything?

Pretend you're hearing the NFL Films music as you read this. The football season is here. As teams all across the country kick off to begin their chase for Super Bowl glory, the average player at home can get that same sensation (or at least a reasonable facsimile of it) with Madden NFL 25. EA's latest football game recently released, but the Deluxe Edition is already available at a nice discount to celebrate the start of the NFL season.

Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 6: The NFL kicks off

The studio that was working on the enhanced PC and PS5 remaster of Until Dawn is facing layoffs this week, as confirmed by staff and the studio itself. Ballistic Moon was set to launch its Until Dawn remaster in October, bringing a wide variety of improvements to the popular horror game. Unfortunately, that release will come with a scaling down of studio staff as Ballistic Moon cuts employees deemed ‘redundant’.

Until Dawn remaster studio Ballistic Moon faces layoffs ahead of game's launch

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It's been two years since actress Kirstie Alley died from colon cancer in 2022 at just 71. She blazed her way to fame with her big break as Vulcan Starfleet Lt. Saavak in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn (1982) and sealed her stardom with her Emmy-winning performance as Rebecca Howe in the last six seasons of Cheers (NBC, 1982-1993). This is her story.

In Memory of 'Cheers'/'Star Trek' Actress Kirstie Alley: 2 Years After Her Tragic Death From Cancer

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

Missed some collectibles on your first clear of a world? Here's an easy way to find any BOTS and secrets you've missed in Astro Bot. There are a lot of secrets and collectibles to find in Astro Bot. It’s not unusual to miss a few on your first time through a level, and while you could just run it again and scour every corner, there is actually a useful tool to help you track down the hidden secrets and BOTS.

How to find missing BOTS & secrets - Astro Bot

Sometimes a world in Astro Bot will have a secret galaxy for you to find. Now, what can be confusing about this terminology is that it’s actually a secret world, but the icon is that of a spiral galaxy. Regardless, if you can track this down, you’ll gain access to a whole new world to explore. Creamy Canyon is one of the first worlds that offers a hidden galaxy but, as you might assume, it’s not going to be easy to find.

Where to find the secret galaxy in Creamy Canyon - Astro Bot

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(MA) Are you ready to meet an adorably gentle Great Pyrenees Pup who enjoys cuddling cats? Well, he is ready to meet you and move into your home as well. Hoss is a 4-year-old Great Pyrenees mix pup who recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons.

Gentle Giant Great Pyrenees Is Searching For A Home

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(This is a first person, true account of a recent internet scam. All details included are factual. Though their business name was used nefariously by scammers, Dick's Sporting Goods was NOT involved in this incident.)

Inbox Scammers Exposed: My Recent Internet Fraud Experience

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Do you have a friend, relative, or co-worker who tends to gaslight others? Their manipulative acts could be influenced by their zodiac signs. Gaslighting happens when someone tries to influence a situation to make themselves appear rational while making you look insane and inconsistent.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Will Likely Gaslight You

It's been fifteen years since charismatic actor David Carradine, star of the groundbreaking 1970s Eastern-Western Kung Fu, died at only 72 of an accidental asphyxiation on June 3, 2009. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Kung Fu' Actor David Carradine: 15 Years After His Tragic Accidental Death

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They say to be able to influence someone is a gift. Astrology offers a fascinating lens through which we can explore personality, behavior, and intelligence. While each zodiac sign possesses its unique strengths, some are particularly noted for their intellectual prowess including the ability to influence or persuade others to their will. These signs not only excel in their mental capabilities but also have a profound influence on the thinking and behavior of those around them. In this post, we’ll delve deeper into the 20 most common traits shared by the zodiac’s most intelligent signs, exploring not only how these traits manifest but also how they impact and inspire others.

20 Common Traits of the Most Intelligent & Influential Zodiac Signs

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These five amazing cats are all available to adopt from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on their respective links to learn more about them. Faith, from Meowy Matchmakers is both shy and a senior, a combination that might make it a challenge for her to find her next family. I have faith though that someone will be lucky enough to scoop her up--maybe you?

5 Adoptable Cats in Kansas City: Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day!

Welcome, Shackers, to September, and what a stacked month it is. We’ve got the remnants of coverage from PAX West coming out, plenty of planned coverage early in the month, and a grand Tokyo Game Show 2024 at the end of the month. It’s going to be fun to be sure, but for now, we’ve got another day of posting to close down and that means Evening Reading is here for you. Enjoy!

Evening Reading - September 3, 2024

Communication is key when waging war in the 41st millennium. Here is how to ping in Space Marine 2. Whether playing with friends or taking on matchmade Operations with strangers, communication can be very important in Space Marine 2. This is how to use the ping system. How to use...

How to use the ping system - Space Marine 2

The Casting of Frank Stone is the first narrative-focused video game set in the Dead by Daylight universe. It contains a ton of Easter eggs and references that only fans of the asymmetrical horror game will know. While The Casting of Frank Stone is able to stand on its own,...

All Dead by Daylight Easter Eggs in The Casting of Frank Stone

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A study by the self-storage company Storeganise ranks Colorado seventh in the U.S. for retail theft. It should come as no surprise as a Walmart in Aurora announced earlier this month that it is closing due to retail theft. Other locations, such as Central Park in Denver, have locked up an extraordinary amount of their merchandise. Customers now must find clerks to unlock products from cases and put them in a locked box to be unlocked at checkout.

Sticky fingers: Colorado ranks seventh in U.S. for retail theft, study shows

Dota 2: The International is upon us this weekend, and with it comes the latest edition of the long running tournament between the best teams in the world playing the popular MOBA. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come with a Battle Pass, and it looks like Valve may be moving away from the long running International Battle Pass in favor of doing what it calls Compendium packages. These still contain The International-themed rewards, but step away from the level line of character and game cosmetics as Valve aims to make more of a digital companion to the tournament than a store gimmick.

Dota 2: The International 2024 does not have a Battle Pass

Before the announcement of Wilmot Works It Out Richard Hogg and Hollow Ponds already had an electric track record, to say the least. From Keita Takahashi-inspired chaos of Hohokum to the melancholy of I Am Dead and the mediative bird wrangling in Flock. The team's latest game, published by Usual...

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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom adds some Breath of the Wild to the series formula

For nearly four decades, traditional Legend of Zelda titles have had a typical formula. They often involve the heroic swordfighter Link saving the kingdom, saving a...

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom adds some Breath of the Wild to the series formula

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