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assive’is the
only way you
can really
describe Final
Fantasy XIV’s
updates. It’s also the only
way you can describe the
Ruby Weapon, the new boss
that’s one of the stars of
Version 5.2 – Echoes Of A
Fallen Star.
Long-time Final Fantasy
fans will be more than
familiar with the rock-hard
gemstone monster, as the
original version of itappearedin FinalFantasy
VII. With the remake of that
game launching in April, it’s
great to see FFXIV’s take on
the creature included as
part of the sweeping new
story arc that sees the
Garlean Empire renew its
attack on Eorzea.
The update also brings
plentyofadditionstoShadowbringers’The First,
too. The Anamnesis Anyder
dungeon takes the Scions
deeper into the Tempest
than before, revealing more
about Amaurot. All-new
weapon quests, raids, and
chronicles round out a
chunky update that ensures
FFXIV remains one of PS4’s
mostexcitingMMOs.livegames
THE MONTH IN...
EVENTS@MrOscarTKCALLOFDUTY:
MODERN WARFARE- SEASON 2
The latest COD might be a soft
reboot, but its multiplayer still
owes a lot to its past. Highlights
of this season (complete with new
100-tier battle pass) are legendary
operator Ghost and the Rust map
(both from Modern Warfare 2).
A new battle royale mode has been
teased for later in the season.
FALLOUT 76
- WASTELANDERS
It’s no secret that this online take
on Fallout was divisive when it
released. This huge update tries
to rectify that, adding things
Bethesda told us the game didn’t
need at launch. With human NPCs,
classic dialogue trees, a new main
quest, and a revamped version
of the original main quest, this is
what Fallout 76 should have been at
launch. But is it too little, too late?
APEXLEGENDS
- REVENANT
The latest legend joining Respawn’s
fast-paced battle royale used to
be a hitman, but was revived and
mechanised by the organisation
he worked for against his will. Now
he’s after blood. Thanks to his
assassin training, he can crouch-
walk extra fast, and leap for higher
ledges. His Ultimate, Death Totem,
allows you and allies to revive upon
death when used.
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IT’S GREAT TO SEE FFXIV’S
TAKE ON RUBY WEAPON AS PART
OF THE NEW STORY ARC.A Final Fantasy VII
gem returns online
Love was in the air, and this
time it wasn’t just the scent
of a freshly unwrapped
PS4 game box. Valentine’s
Day events gave us the
perfect excuse to paint
our favourite games red
alongsideourPlayer2s.Guardians
always
operate better
together than they do solo,
which is why the Destiny 2
Crimson Days event was
so much fun. Challenging
duos to operate as one, it
put us to the test for some
fantastic rewards, including
a matching pair of Sparrows
and The Vow, a special bow
and arrow that allows for
headshotsevenCupid
wouldbeproudof.
Meanwhile, in
Eorzea, the
Final Fantasy
XIV Valentione’s Day event
introduced some conflict this
time around. Players had to
get behind their favourite of
three eligible Emissaries Of
Love competing to take up
the mantle of representing
Eorzea’s lovelorn on the
special day. Showing who
you supported by decking
yourself out in their
exclusive clothing affected
the event on a server-by-
server basis. While we
could only pick one clothing
set, we could then dye it
to resemble the clothing
for the other characters.
Also up for grabs was a
chocolate fountain for our
homes. How romantic!SEASON UPDATE CHARACTERUPDATE
BACK TO EDEN
The eight-player Eden raid series
continues to balance tough bosses
with impressive narrative. Ryne
continues on her quest, but could
the appearance of a mysterious
woman hinder the group?