Final Fantasy VII Review

It’s no secret that one of this year’s most hotly anticipated RPGs - if not games - was Final Fantasy VII Remake. Ever since the fateful technical demo during the PlayStation 3’s reveals back in 2005at E3, the gaming world was sent into a frenzy over a possible remake of the beloved PS1 classic. And now it’s real, in our hands and has definitely not disappointed as the numbers speak for themselves.

Within its first 3 days since the eagerly awaited RPG’s launch on April 10th, Square Enix reports that it has shipped over 3.5 million copies. The report states that these figures include digital sales as well as shipments of physical copies, making it one of the fastest-moving PlayStation 4 exclusives to date. This is an impressive feat, considering the current state of the world.

If we were to make any comparisons, Final Fantasy XV, Square Enix’s latest numbered entry in the popular RPG series, moved over 5 million copies within the same timeframe. This was at a time when deliveries weren’t an issue and there were no stock shortages. On top of that, FFXV wasn’t a PlayStation 4 exclusive.

A lot of fans have been speculating that Final Fantasy VII Remake may be king of fast selling exclusives on PS4 but it’s a hard conclusion to make. For reference, both God of War and Spider-Man sold roughly 3.1 and 3.3 million copies respectively, they’re figures are based on sales numbers, instead of shipments.

What remains now is to see if the RPG can continue its hot streak. While there are a lot of people who are enjoying the game and have plenty of accolades on social media to throw its way, there are those who have been sharply critical about it. This is pertaining to Final Fantasy VII Remake’s story, how Nomura and his team have changed it and added story beats.

More importantly, the most critical have been quite vocal about the game’s altered ending. Notorious YouTube game critic, Jim Sterling, posited that the “remake” in the game’s title may be somewhat misleading when compared to more faithfully remade games, such as Resident Evil 2.

There’s no denying that the remake of one of the most beloved RPGs in history was going to be a big seller, regardless of divisiveness. It’s clear that the game has sold exceptionally well so it will be interesting how the next episode - or episodes - will do when they ever release.

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A Guide To Another World!

You ever watch events in your favorite anime and wish it will happen to you? Some all-powerful being would just pull you into another world, and imbue you with abilities that would give you an upper hand in your new home. Well, wish no longer because I, Comic Boss aka Anime Boss have scoured the globe for any scroll or tome that would show me the way. I present to you Amerime's definitive guide on how to blow this taco stand and start over in another world.

Death and Rebirth by a God!

This method requires a great sacrifice or dying being a bad-ass and being noticed by the gods, not my preferred method but to each his own.

1. That time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: 

Sacrificing your life for a friend will definitely get you into heaven or a god just might reward you by bringing you into a new world and grant you abilities to change your once pathetic life to one with meaning.

2. Cautious Hero: You die but because your stats are just what they need to stop an evil hellbent on realm domination. You are brought there to save them. But, you have seen this before so you know the only way to stop it is to become OP AF. 

3. Drifters: Deciding to leave the world as a complete badass might get you noticed and grant you rebirth in a different world fighting another war.

Pulled in from Video Game!

The best way to do this is to play a game that just started or is ending so it's all about timing and your character also has to be strong. When your time comes. 

1. Sao: This might be the one that actually becomes true with the way the world is going with VR and AR. I for one is looking forward to living in some of my favorite video games. 

2. Demon Lord, Retry: When you get pulled in to an alternate version of your favorite video game you have to make the best of it. Call yourself a demon lord and change the world

3. Overlord:

Same as above play your favorite game up until it ends. Then get transported to that world and decides to take it over.

To save the world! 

This method, unlike death and rebirth, doesn't need you to be a badass or even tough this will pull out the best in you just be ready to be tested.

1. Rise of the shield hero:

This is by pure chance no latent powers or ability required just be ready if you get the powers of the shield hero. Because you're in for extreme hatred from the human population. 

2. Arifureta: from common to world strongest: When you get transported to another world and you face obstacles do what you gotta do even if that means eating monsters to survive. Then destroy those who bring you to this crappy world.

3. High school prodigies have it easy even in another world: When your summoned to another world by the downtrodden and abused use your genius to change the world for the better. 

Summoned by a God!

You're summoned to this world by a god to serve their selfish needs. Whether to play the ultimate game or to settle a debt by a dead beat family matter. This one might end up being the best one. Just know you more than likely will end up serving a demon because they are the only ones who make deals with idiots.

1. No Game No Life:

When you game so hard that the god of gaming challenges you and then you trash the god of gaming. He has no choice but to bring you to his world where everything is decided by gaming. Even the future of that world, even if you wanted to become a god. Let the games begin

2. Kakuriyo -Bed and Breakfast: The last two methods involve having an indebted, dead beat family. Having a grandfather who traveled back and forth between here and the demon world and made a few friends and a few enemies but more importantly, he used you as collateral. Once he died a demon came to collect now your his forever.

3. Welcome to Demon School: When your parents ain't two coins they'll happily sell you to the highest or lowest bidder or anybody with two loaves of bread. But lucky or unlucky for you the highest bidder happens to be the demon king that just wanted a grandson or heir or food. But, for right now you're living the good life and enrolled in demon high school. 

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HARLEY QUINN IS A WIN

BY COREY FLOYD

The DC universe app is pretty decent. Plenty of stuff from the archives, pretty good origami shows, and the Paul Dini animated universe, so when I saw that there would be a Harley Quinn show I was like ... I guess. 

Then they said Kaley Cauco (Penny from Big Bang Theory) would be Harley. I’m having a few doubts. (disclaimer I have issues with The Big Bang Theory... my real nerds out there understand) But, nevertheless, I was ready at the premiere. 

I WASN’T READY AT ALL!!!  

Here’s a spoilerish free look at Harley Quinn.

The show starts with wild over the top violence and cursing for the sake of cursing. Joker is played out like he was designed by his toxic followers. However, there’s a slew of Villains that have interesting designs and hilarious attitudes and voices. It almost had a sitcom vibe. After the first episode I went to our FB page and I wasn’t feeling it. The internet responded predictably, but I laughed off all the negative comments and remembered my three-episode rule. I give every new show three episodes before my verdict. Now that season one is done, I’m ready to talk about why I love this show!

The Harley Quinn show dances along a razor's edge of over top horror and cheap sitcom laughs. The show’s about how recently separated and independent Harley Quinn who wants to prove to the Joker and everyone else that she is more than just a sidekick. First, she assembles her own crew which consists of a few familiar characters and a forgotten one, but each has a new spin to them.

 

Poison Ivy her longtime friend and current roommate cheering her on and offering support. She’s voiced by Lake Bell. Their dynamic reminds you of every tv show with girlfriends as roommates. It’s always fun and adorable since comic readers know that this eventually ( SPOILER AHEAD!!) turns into a relationship.

We get Clayface who has always been portrayed as an angry brooding monster is now as over the top unbearable thespian. Alan Tudyk who is one of the best character actors that doesn’t get the accolades he deserves plays this scenery eating lump of clay and it’s pure gold. He also portrays the Joker in the show, which is done surprisingly well, and the writing is very self-aware at times. 

Tony Hale plays Dr. Psycho. Some of you might remember he was the voice of forky in Toy Story 4. This time around he is a horrible little villain who needs to learn how to respect women. (Seriously he calls Wonder Woman the c word) He joins the crew thinking that taking orders from a woman might make him a better all-around Villain.

King Shark has always been a huge and scary threat, but in this show he’s very tech savvy and most of the time non-threatening. Ron Finches who always comes off as the non-Threatening black man in his stand-up slide right into the role, but when he gets mad it is hilarious. With plenty of guest spots it really is a great cast.

The show comes at you in waves. First over top violence, barrage of swearing, and well-placed humor, and through that odd mix you also get a well thought out story. This show took a minute, but it won me over. Great overall story, awesome humor and a love for the characters. I gotta admit I’m looking forward to season 2 which to my knowledge will be coming sooner than later like April. What’s the deal? Where is my next season of Young Justice? Anyway, I highly recommend Harley Quinn right now it’s Available on the DC UNIVERSE streaming app. It’s way better than Birds of Prey.

Harley Quinn final. Grade B+

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Superman Red Son Review

By Corey Floyd:

The DCEU has a checkered past, but the animated films they have made are out of this world. With that being said today I’m talking about Superman: Red Son.

This is based off a previously written graphic novel just like justice league Flash-point Paradox or the Dark Knight returns. This one offers a different origin scenario. What if Superman was Russian under Stalin rule? Red Son offers a very, interesting and accurate concept. Let’s take at it, shall we?

The movie starts with a young boy growing up in Russia with the power only people can dream of , sadly one of those dreamers was Joseph Stalin. He was raised in the Soviet Union and only answered to Stalin. In America there was no Superman. So we have Lois Lane still being one of the best reporters in the world and her darling husband, Lex Luthor.

 One of my favorite things about the movie is showing how different Superman’s existence is in the USSR. Lex is still a rich scientist with a genius intellect. He is smart enough to make his own Superman. You also see that Superman only have one friend and that’s Wonder Woman.

 

Superman thinks he’s a symbol of peace under Stalin until Lane reveals the truth . With his new perspective he made the only logical choice. Become thee new leader.

That’s where I will end the details. Cause I don’t wanna give away the twists. It’s directed by Sam Lieu who has been at the helm of every DC animated movie. He is doing such a stellar job that I think he should direct the live action movies as well. The animation style is still modern but the 60's and 80's aesthetic throughout work very well. The voice acting is phenomenal. Superman is voiced by Jason Issac ( Lucius Malloy ). He gives a strong and confident delivery as the man of the Iron. Amy Acker ( Kate Strucker from the the gifted) does a good job as Lois Lane. But I find it odd how she sounds just like the other woman who voiced Lois. Which can be taken as a good or bad thing. Good because she sounds just like the other actress or bad cause why didn’t y’all just get the other actress? Lex Luther was voiced by Diedrich Bader , he has cone a long way since the Drew Carey show. His version of Lex was great he really delivered the good side of Luther.  Bye the way, he does an amazing job on the Harley Quinn show (a review is coming out for that soon too) as Batman. 

On top of that, after I saw the movie, they gave a trailer for the new one!! Justice League Dark: Apokolips War. The gang is getting back together and head to Apokolips with Darkseid. I'm too hype for it. I wish I could say the same for the live action. In my opinion there’s only maybe 2 or 3 that are worth mentioning.  But seriously got check out Red Son! If your new to these movies don’t sit with your kids and watch this. This is not a Saturday Morning Cartoon. There's some wild moments in this plus some Easter eggs. Tell me in the comment section which is your favorite.

Superman: Red Son final grade A 

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