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No, This Latest Chrono Trigger Remake Rumor Isn't True, It's Another Mistranslation

6 days ago | thegamer.com | Sam Woods

Reports of a Chrono Trigger remake by creator Yuji Horii were mistranslated. Square Enix confirmed no such statement was made regarding a Chrono Trigger remake after a second interview surfaced. A remake is possible despite denials, as Square may want to announce it themselves. Chrono Trigger, one of the world's most revered RPGs, has been thrust into the limelight again recently.
“That’s Why You Can’t Beat Kvatch”: Oblivion Remastered Players Share How Power-Leveling Can Break The Game

6 days ago | thegamer.com | Sam Woods

Oblivion Remastered players are debating whether they should be power-leveling their skills. Breaking the Siege of Kvatch, a challenging quest, becomes harder with higher levels. Players advised to avoid power-leveling unnecessary skills to prevent difficulty spikes. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has provided the perfect gateway for new players to enter the world of Cyrodiil.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Now Beating The Entire Final Fantasy And Dragon Quest Series In Another Key Area

1 week ago | thegamer.com | Sam Woods

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 surpasses all mainline Final Fantasy games in Steam review ratings. The game also outperforms Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger, and other major JRPGs on Steam. Although behind Persona games, Clair Obscur has amassed tremendous critical and audience acclaim. In the weeks immediately following its release, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has earned itself a lot of accolades.
Desperate For Any New Information, One GTA 6 Fan Has Captured And Uploaded All 5,000 Frames From Trailer 2

1 week ago | thegamer.com | Sam Woods

Fans' obsession with GTA 6 second trailer details reaches new heights. A dedicated fan uploaded all 5,002 frames online for analysis. Players have speculated on gameplay mechanics and visual features using the frames. Grand Theft Auto 6 excitement has hit fever pitch once again. Despite a disheartening but not wholly unexpected delay into May 2026, Rockstar dropped the game's second trailer out of the blue, recouping any good will it may have lost because of the slip.
“We Clearly Overdid It”: One Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Character Is Staring Down The Barrel At A Major Nerf

1 week ago | thegamer.com | Sam Woods

According to its developers, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was made to be broken. Following the end of Act 2 and the defeat of The Paintress, players will unlock a Picto that lifts the game's damage cap. This Picto is a must-have for the game's later stages, as it allows for some attacks to deal truly horrifying damage.
"Modders Should Reconsider How They See Valve": After Eight Years Of Work, One Community Mod Previously Greenlit By Valve Has Been Shut Down

1 week ago | thegamer.com | Sam Woods

For the last eight years, one team of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive fans has been working on Counter-Strike Classic Offensive. This mod, which was greenlit initially by Valve, aimed to remake the original Counter-Strike game for a modern audience.
Pokemon Center Dropped Its Exclusive Black Bolt And White Flare ETBs Yesterday, And It Followed A Similar, Frustrating Pattern

1 week ago | thegamer.com | Sam Woods

Pokemon Center's queue system tackles scalpers, but causes issues with collectors. New TCG expansion Black Bolt and White Flare generates buzz, but stock scarcity persists. Strict bot protections result in mixed success for customers, leading to inflated prices by scalpers. Over the last few months, the Pokemon Center has been running a queue system when it drops in-demand Pokemon TCG products.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Fans Think The Game Has A Major Clue About Cut Content Or Future DLC

1 week ago | thegamer.com | Sam Woods

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 may have a potential third ending hinted by music tracks on the game's soundtrack. The tracks correspond to the endings: "A Life to Paint", "A Life to Love", and potentially "A Life to Dream". The length and titles of the tracks strongly suggest the possibility of future downloadable content for the game or a cut ending. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's 25-40 hour runtime simultaneously felt like the perfect length for an RPG and nowhere near enough.
Oblivion Remastered Is Now The Most Modded Game At Launch, Beating Starfield And Skyrim

1 week ago | thegamer.com | Sam Woods

Oblivion Remastered is the fastest game to reach 1,000 mods on Nexus Mods in just 7 days. Skyrim Special Edition held the previous record, with Starfield now coming in third. The original Oblivion took around 100 days to reach 1,000 mods, highlighting the evolution of the modding scene. Bethesda games are the gold standard when it comes to modding.
“Time To Traumitize A New Generation”: Oblivion Veterans Are Excited For New Remastered Players To Stumble Across One Of The Game’s Most Annoying Quests

1 week ago | thegamer.com | Sam Woods

Seeking Your Roots quest in Oblivion is notoriously frustrating & requires finding rare ingredients. Players are excited for newbies to experience the pain & dread of the quest. Reddit thread discussing the quest shows a mix of mockery, reminiscing, & advice from experienced players. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster has been a breath of fresh air. It's been 14 years since the last Elder Scrolls game, Skyrim, was released, and fans new and old have been diving into the remaster.

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12 May 25

RT @megpelliccio: One of my favourite things about Eve Fanfest was hearing the many stories from so many lovely people. I loved the drama,…

Sam Woods @CaptainWoodsy

12 May 25

This was such a fun interview and Jennifer Svedberg-Yen is fantastic. Lots of cool information about Game of the Year Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in here including, weirdly, how the game started with zombies and aliens… https://t.co/TLrmejXPuz

Sam Woods @CaptainWoodsy

6 May 25

Thank the lord for Oblivion, because without it, I’d be a shell having just completed Clair Obscur.

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Articles

No, This Latest Chrono Trigger Remake Rumor Isn't True, It's Another Mistranslation

“That’s Why You Can’t Beat Kvatch”: Oblivion Remastered Players Share How Power-Leveling Can Break The Game

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Now Beating The Entire Final Fantasy And Dragon Quest Series In Another Key Area

Desperate For Any New Information, One GTA 6 Fan Has Captured And Uploaded All 5,000 Frames From Trailer 2

“We Clearly Overdid It”: One Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Character Is Staring Down The Barrel At A Major Nerf

"Modders Should Reconsider How They See Valve": After Eight Years Of Work, One Community Mod Previously Greenlit By Valve Has Been Shut Down

Pokemon Center Dropped Its Exclusive Black Bolt And White Flare ETBs Yesterday, And It Followed A Similar, Frustrating Pattern

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Fans Think The Game Has A Major Clue About Cut Content Or Future DLC

Oblivion Remastered Is Now The Most Modded Game At Launch, Beating Starfield And Skyrim

“Time To Traumitize A New Generation”: Oblivion Veterans Are Excited For New Remastered Players To Stumble Across One Of The Game’s Most Annoying Quests

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