Battlefield 6 offers dozens of weapons and class items that you can unlock by completing various challenges in the "Assignment" tab of the main menu. While some of these challenges are fairly simple and just require you to get kills or score with what may be the best weapons in BF6 anyway, other challenges are incredibly difficult and confusing. One challenge that falls into the latter category is under the "Bullet Storm" section of the Weapon tab, and this requires you to "suppress enemies with LMGs" in Battlefield 6.

This challenge provides little explanation, which can leave you confused about how to complete it. Fortunately, our guide below has you covered.

What is suppression in Battlefield 6?

First off, the term "suppress" might throw you off when trying to complete this challenge. It's a term that isn't explained anywhere in Battlefield 6, and only franchise veterans will likely know what it means.

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The next Nintendo Direct is coming up very soon. Nintendo has announced that a second Nintendo Direct dedicated to Kirby Air Riders is taking place on Thursday, October 23 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET.

Masahiro Sakurai, the game's director, will appear in the Direct to share more information about Kirby Air Riders. This is a beefy broadcast, clocking in at about 60 minutes, Nintendo said. The event will stream on YouTube and Twitch, along with the Nintendo Today app.

As mentioned, this is the second Direct dedicated to Kirby Air Riders, following one in August where we learned a lot more about the game in the span of 45 minutes. During the event, Sakurai said Kirby Air Riders is "basically Mario Kart."

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Battlefield 6 is a big success for EA with more than 7 million copies sold, but the game's launch has caused a stir in some circles. Veteran developer Marcus Lehto said the game failed to properly credit a number of developers who worked on it.

The Battlefield 6 credits list off a series of developers from Ridgeline Games, a studio that worked on Battlefield 6's single-player campaign that EA opened and closed in the span of two years. Not everyone from the studio was credited, though, and Lehto said in a LinkedIn post that he was "disappointed" by this. Ridgeline helped lay the "foundation" for what Battlefield 6 would become, and everyone who worked on it deserves to be recognized, Lehto said.

"These talented developers worked tirelessly for 1 to 2.5 years, building the foundation of the game, before I left voluntarily and the studio was subsequently shuttered," he said. "Despite their significant contributions, most who were laid off were relegated to a 'Special Thanks' section at the very end of the credits--and several were omitted entirely, including myself."

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Pokemon Legends Z-A launched on Switch and Switch 2 last week, and if you're looking to grab the new game, you're in luck. GameSpot is giving away the Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokemon Legends: Z-A console bundle to one lucky reader. The bundle includes the new Nintendo Switch 2 console and a download code for the digital Switch 2 Edition of Pokemon Legends: Z-A. The winner will be randomly selected via a raffle drawing and will be announced on October 28. Read on to see how you can enter for a chance to win--including ways to get additional entries in the drawing.

To enter GameSpot's Switch 2 + Pokemon Legends: Z-A bundle giveaway, all you have to do is subscribe to GameSpot's new Deals Newsletter. Signing up is free--just enter your email below and you'll be entered into the raffle. The deadline to enter is 11:59 pm PT on Monday, October 27. Along with the chance to win the bundle, joining the Deals Newsletter email means you'll get the latest and greatest discounts on video games, Blu-rays, Lego sets, and beyond, as well as notifications on the biggest new preorders, all directly to your inbox each week.

Signing up for the GameSpot Deals Newsletter gets you a single entry in the giveaway, but there are ways to earn additional entries as well. Click the link below, then follow the official GameSpot and GameSpot Deals accounts on X (previously known as Twitter), visit GameSpot's YouTube Channel, and follow the official GameSpot TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook accounts to get additional entries. Each activity gets you one extra raffle entry--so if you complete them all, that means you'll have seven entries in Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokemon Legends: Z-A giveaway. Further details on the contest are available below.

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Lego Marvel Iron Spider-Man Bust (379 Pieces)

$48 (was $60)

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Lego Marvel Iron Man MK4 Bust (436 Pieces)

$48 (was $60)

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Marvel fans can save on both models in Lego's new series of brick-built busts featuring iconic characters and costumes from the MCU. The Iron Man MK4 and Iron Spider-Man Busts are discounted to $48 (was $60) at Amazon and Target. This is the first time either of these Lego Marvel sets have received discounts since launch, and these 20% discounts aren't expected to stick around for long. Amazon is matching Target's deals, and Target's site says October 21 is the last day to save.

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Hello Kitty Island Adventure: Gift Box Edition

$60 | Releases November 7

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Hello Kitty Island Adventure made the jump from Apple Arcade to PS5, Switch, and PC earlier this year, and soon, the heartwarming adventure is getting a new Nintendo Switch-exclusive physical edition called the Hello Kitty Island Adventure: Gift Box Edition. The bundle is packed with physical collectibles like cards, a poster, and more--plus a copy of the game--all for $60. It launches on November 7, and preorders are available for $60 at Amazon.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure: Gift Box Edition $60 | Releases November 7

The Hello Kitty Island Adventure: Gift Box Edition includes a copy of Hello Kitty Island Adventures: Deluxe Edition, which has the base game and in-game content like the Deluxe Starter Bundle to level up your friendships faster, the Deluxe Crafting Bundle filled with crafting materials, and the Deluxe Event Bundle and its 300+ seasonal rewards. However, the big selling point is the physical extras. Here's what's included:

• Collector's box
• Tophat's Memories
• 18 collectible cards + 1 premium foil card
• Double-sided poster
• Critter and Fish Guide

That's an impressive lineup of items, especially considering the previously released Deluxe Edition also costs $60.

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The Gift Box Edition isn't the only physical version of Hello Kitty Adventure Island. Sanrio seems to be phasing out the Switch-exclusive Deluxe Edition--it's currently sold out at Amazon, but Walmart has it for $58. Meanwhile, PS5 players can pick up the standard edition of the game for $40.

• Hello Kitty Adventure Island: Deluxe Edition (Switch) -- $58
• Hello Kitty Adventure Island: Standard Edition (PS5, Switch) -- $40

This Gift Box isn't the only thing Hello Kitty fans can look forward to in November. On November 6, a day before the Gift Box arrives, Hello Kitty and Friends: Freeze Tag Party releases for Nintendo Switch. You'll get to gear up as your favorite characters before chasing down the competition in a heated game of Tag. It's listed at just $40, and since it's packed with 70 missions, supports local play, and gives you dozens of ways to customize your character, it looks like a nice companion for Hello Kitty Island Adventure.

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Pokemon Holiday Calendar 2025

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We still have to get through Halloween and Thanksgiving--but for some people, it's never to early to start looking ahead to the holiday season. And to help you count down the remaining days, you'll find the adorable Pokemon Holiday Calendar 2025 available at Amazon for $50. It's loaded with collectible figurines and accessories, giving you a fun new toy to discover every day leading up to Christmas. There's also a spooky Pokemon Halloween Calendar for $35--and it's not too late to check it out.

Pokemon Holiday Calendar 2025 $50

The Pokemon Holiday Calendar 2025 features 16 two-inch action figures, plus eight accessories. Several are dressed up for the holidays, such as Pikachu with a Christmas hat, Bulbasaur with garland, and Squirtle with winter gloves and a matching hat. As for the accessories, these are things like a Christmas tree, pastry cabinet, or tiny dining chairs and tables.

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For a holiday calendar that's a bit different, check out the Mega Construx Pokemon Holiday Calendar. This has you building a new Pokemon-inspired item every day, including an adorable Pikachu sporting a Christmas hat. The entire set clocks in at 202 pieces--so it's a great choice for young Pokemon fans or novice builders. Another official Pokemon product, the Pokemon Halloween Calendar 2025, is also available at Amazon. It features 13 days of reveals, including eight two-inch figures, two three-inch figures, a large 4.5-inch figure, and five accessories. Its packaging glows in the dark, too, making it a spooky display piece leading up to Halloween.

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Joe Hill - King Sorrow: A Novel (Hardcover)

$26.60 (was $40) | Releases October 21

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One of the best horror writers working today has a new behemoth of a novel just in time for Halloween. King Sorrow, the fifth novel by best-selling author Joe Hill, hits store shelves this week (October 21), and you can get a huge discount at Amazon. The 896-page hardcover is on sale for 34% off, slashing the price to $26.60 (was $40). King Sorrow is a horror-fantasy novel following a group of bookish college friends who mistakenly summon a terrifying dragon. Hill is best known as the creator of Locke & Key, The Black Phone, and NOS4A2--and for following in his father Stephen King's footsteps by becoming a horror writer.

The Kindle ebook edition of King Sorrow is available for $17, while the Audible audiobook is $22 (was $25). But if you want to listen to the ensemble cast of talented performers read Hill's new novel, you're much better off signing up for Audible Premium Plus. New subscribers can get their first three months for $0.99/month. You'll receive an Audible credit each month that can be used to purchase a book of your choice. Even if you aren't eligible for the promotional offer, you can get King Sorrow's audiobook edition for $15 by subscribing to Premium Plus for one month.

Joe Hill - King Sorrow: A Novel (Hardcover) $26.60 (was $40) | Releases October 21

Hill's fourth novel, The Fireman, released in 2016, so fans have been waiting nearly a decade for King Sorrow. The 896-page doorstopper--Hill's longest novel to date--takes place at Rackham College, a fictional university in Maine.

When Arthur Oakes is forced to steal rare books from the college library's exceptional collection, he consults his friend group to find a way to get out of his nightmare (he really loves books). Arthur's buddy suggests summoning a dragon to thwart the drug dealer who is making him steal books. Arthur and five of his friends perform the summoning ritual using an old journal bound in its author's skin. As one would expect, using a skin-bound book to summon an evil entity is a bad idea. Once the eponymous evil is summoned, the group has the unenviable task of choosing a person to sacrifice each year. If they don't, they will be sacrificed.

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In August, Joe Hill's debut short story collection celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special paperback edition. Notably, 20th Century Ghosts includes the short story "The Black Phone," which was adapted into a Blumhouse horror movie starring Ethan Hawke. Black Phone 2 just released in theaters--a Walmart-exclusive 4K Steelbook Edition is up for preorder, too--so it's the perfect time to read the original story and a 14 other great horror stories. The 336-page Anniversary Edition is on sale for only $15 at Amazon and Walmart.

The 20th Century Ghosts Anniversary Edition has an appropriately ghoulish cover with misty blue and magenta cover artwork. You definitely don't own a book with stained page edges that look like this. The edges have a mixture of violet and blue with magenta swirls and neon pink insects crawling around. The Anniversary Edition features a new afterword by Hill and is introduced by author Christopher Golden, who recently co-edited New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand.

Beyond The Black Phone, standout stories include a Dracula follow-up called "Abraham's Boys," a Kafka-esque tale about a boy who becomes a giant insect, and "Pop Art," a moving tale about the friendship between a troubled boy and a boy made of inflatable plastic.

Originally released in 2005 with a very small print run, 20th Century Ghosts was a huge critical success. It won Bram Stoker and British Fantasy Awards. At the time of its publication, Hill's identity as Stephen King's son was unknown to the publishing world and general public. He confirmed his identity in 2007 while promoting his debut novel Heart-Shaped Box.

All told, the 336-page collection features 15 stories, an introduction by author Christopher Golden, and a new afterword by Hill.

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Joe Hill Novels and Story Collections

Joe Hill has written five novels and three story collections.

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The Outer Worlds 2 is launching in early access later this week, and it's going to diverge from some of the standard conventions of action-RPG titles. While Obsidian Entertainment has already established that its six companion characters can't be romanced, the studio has revealed that they can actually turn on the player if you give them enough of a reason.

During an interview with Xbox Expansion Pass (via GamesRadar), game directors Matt Singh and Brandon Adler noted that players' decisions can potentially backfire on them by alienating their companions, who may choose to attack or even attempt to kill the player under the right circumstances.

"One of the things that was really important is, we wanted these characters to feel like they're their own people," Singh said. "They have their own goals, their own motivations, and if the player's aligning with them, that's great. They're going to be there for you. They'll fight alongside you. But if you go against their interests, they're going to have something to say about it. That might break out into a conflict. That might mean they leave you or you have to fight them to the death. But if you do build that relationship with them, they'll be there for you in the end."

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Greek mythology has been around for thousands of years and its traditions have inspired artists working in nearly every medium. What brings me joy is that each writer, visual artist, director--or in the case of Hades 2, a team of game developers--can explore a unique vision of the characters and events they choose to highlight. With the sequel to its popular hack-and-slash roguelite Hades, Supergiant Games explores the worlds of Greek gods from the perspective of Melinoe, the princess of the Underworld.

As the playable protagonist of Hades 2, Melinoe shows players a new side of life in the Underworld. Unlike her brother Zagreus, the young witch didn’t grow up with her family in the main palace. She instead lives in a ramshackle camp on the outskirts of Hades’ domain. The distance between her and her loved ones is palpable, and her only connection to her family is a single drawing enshrined in Melinoe’s make-shift room. The game starts when Melinoe, brooding yet powerful, decides to save her family from the Titan of time, Kronos, and finally close the gap that’s always separated them.

Yet Hades 2 is far from the only modern reinterpretation that hones in on the women of Greek mythology, and Melinoe’s plights soon reminded me of another story that follows a Greek goddess and witch: Madeline Miller's Circe. Published in 2018, this retelling follows the story of the goddess Circe, a witch who was banished to the island of Aeaea by Zeus. If you’ve read The Odyssey, you might know the character as the duplicitous sorceress who transformed Odysseus’ men into pigs. However, Miller’s book gives the reader the chance to imagine the events from her side of the story.

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It's been 13 years since Ryu Hayabusa's last solo adventure in Ninja Gaiden 3, but the legend returns this week in Ninja Gaiden 4 alongside a new hero, Yakumo. To promote the game with a stunt worthy of Ryu himself, Team Ninja community manager Emmanuel "Master" Rodriguez and musician Swae Lee took a ride over Miami in a helicopter while Rodriguez played Ninja Gaiden 4 on a large screen held aloft by another helicopter.

According to Xbox Wire, this stunt set a new Guinness World Record for the largest video game display flown by helicopter. While Rodriguez guided Yakumo through his trials, Lee performed tracks from his record, "Flammable."

The stunt was inspired by Ninja Gaiden 4's story, which takes place among the skyscrapers of Tokyo, which have been expanded upon and raised even higher because the lower city has been ruined by toxic floodwaters. The Ninja Gaiden games have had high-flying action before, but it's going to another level in this sequel.

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Electronic Arts has announced another impending server shutdown. The developer has confirmed that after seven years and 50+ updates, The Sims Mobile will go offline for good on January 20, 2026.

At 1:59 PM UTC that day, the game will no longer be playable at all. There is no offline mode, so the game will be gone for good at this time.

"The Sims Mobile and The Sims community as a whole are full of creativity, kindness, and imagination. You've amazed us with your stories, builds, and Sims. We're proud to have shared this journey with you," the developer said.

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Final Fantasy series composer Nobuo Uematsu has shared his thoughts on the rise of artificial intelligence in gaming, saying in an interview that AI has some potential for music in games, but he doesn't plan to use the technology personally.

Speaking to JASRAC Magazine, Uematsu said it's possible AI could help with transitions in game music between sounds, but using generative AI to make new music for games is not something he is interested in pursuing.

"I've never used AI and probably never will. I think it still feels more rewarding to go through the hardships of creating something myself," he said, as reported by Automaton. "When you listen to music, the fun is also in discovering the background of the person who created it, right? AI does not have that kind of background though."

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The existence of a long-rumored remake of Capcom's Resident Evil 0 is now looking even more likely, with a new report corroborating not only that its existence but also new details about the game's cast and story.

As reported by MP1st, the rumored remake of the 2002-prequel is officially being referred to within Capcom as project "Chamber," seemingly a reference to the game's main protagonist Rebecca Chambers. The game has reportedly been in development for several years, with performance-capture work starting sometime in 2024.

That same "Chamber" codename appears on the resume of actor Jon McLaren, known for playing Star Lord in Square Enix's 2021 Guardians of the Galaxy game. His resume lists "Project Chamber" as his most recent video game project, labeling it as an upcoming AAA game in which he plays a lead character. He also lists the project as coming from the motion-capture company Beyond Capture Studios. It's that same motion capture studio that has worked with Capcom on games like Street Fighter 6 and the Resident Evil 4 remake.

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Microsoft hasn't officially unveiled a PS5 port for Starfield, but a new report states that announcement will come next year. The RPG from Bethesda Game Studios has long been rumored for PS5 as more and more Xbox first-party games get ported to Sony's system.

Reliable leaker NateTheHate2 stated on X that Starfield will be revealed for PS5 in 2026 while responding to a question about the port. In August, a report noted that the RPG is set to launch on Sony's system in the spring--possibly alongside a second expansion. In fact, Bethesda seemed to tease the name Terran Armada in a two-year-anniversary video for Starfield back in September.

At the beginning of the year, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer wouldn't rule out Starfield coming to PS5. Then, in March, the Bethesda Creation Kit website even featured a PS5 logo for a Starfield mod at one point.

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One of the big new releases this week in gaming is developer Frontier's Jurassic World Evolution 3, but when precisely can you start playing? The launch times have come to light so you can find out exactly when the game unlocks where you live.

Jurassic World Evolution 3 arrives on Tuesday, October 21 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET. That's midnight in Sydney, Australia. You can see the full rundown of launch times below, as provided by IGN.

Jurassic World Evolution 3 Launch TimesTuesday, October 21, 2025

• 7 AM PT
• 10 AM ET
• 3 PM BST
• 4 PM CEST
• 5 PM EEST
• 8 PM HKT
• 11 PM JST

Wednesday, October 22

• midnight AEST

Jurassic World Evolution 3 is coming to Steam, the Epic Games Store, the Windows Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It's a park-simulator game where you try to make the ultimate dinosaur park.

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Fallout: New Vegas celebrated its 15-year anniversary on October 19, 2025. Below, we take a fond look back at the flexibility and humor that helped define it as one of the best Fallout games, and an enduring classic RPG.

When Fallout: New Vegas released back in 2010, there was an air of confusion. Fallout 3 had released in 2008 and Bethesda had successfully resurrected the somewhat-dormant series from a quirky isometric role-playing game to a first-person exploration game akin to its success with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. After a successful run of downloadable content, Bethesda Game Studios moved on to work on its next Elder Scrolls project. But like a deathclaw to radiation, the wasteland started calling players once again.

Enter Obsidian Entertainment, a studio formed from the ashes of Black Isle Entertainment. Filled with industry veterans who had a hand in creating acclaimed role-playing titles such as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II and Baldur’s Gate, the prestigious studio was recruited by Bethesda parent company ZeniMax to craft a new experience in the post-nuclear wasteland separate from what Bethesda Game Studios had done with Fallout 3.

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Five Nights at Freddy's Ultimate Guide Version 2.0 (Paperback)

$20 | Releases December 2

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The Five Nights at Freddy's series started as a humble point-and-click survival horror game and has expanded into a multimedia franchise with surprisingly dense lore that spans dozens of video games, books, graphic novels, and movies. If you're looking to get up to speed on the Five Nights at Freddy's universe, the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy's Ultimate Guide Version 2.0 can do just that. The 400-page book compiles information from the games, books, and other sources into one gigantic volume. Despite its size, the paperback book is launching for just $20, making it an affordable holiday gift for anyone trapped in the Freddy universe. Five Nights at Freddy's Ultimate Guide Version 2.0 arrives on December 2--just a few days ahead of the second Five Nights at Freddy's film's premiere on December 5--and Preorders are available now at Amazon.

Five Nights at Freddy's Ultimate Guide Version 2.0 (Paperback) $20 | Releases December 2

Compared to the old version of this guide, Version 2.0 adds 100 pages of new content, including info about various titles that launched after the previous 1.0 version of the guide, including Tales from the Pizzaplex, Security Breach, Ruin, Into the Pit, Secret of the Mimic, and more. You'll also find updated maps and gameplay strategies for Five Nights at Freddy's 1-4 and Ultimate Custom Night, plus guides to various interactive novels. That totals up to 400 pages of lore, screenshots, artwork, and trivia about the series and its iconic characters.

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December 2 is going to be a big day for the franchise--along with this Ultimate Guide book, the Five Nights at Freddy's Limited Edition Steelbook and Ultimate Collector's Edition 4K Blu-rays are scheduled to release. Preorders for both 4K Blu-rays are available at Amazon. The steelbook has proven to be popular in the past, so check out this reprint if you're interested in adding the film to your home theater before Five Nights at Freddy's 2 hits theaters on December 5.

Another big FNaF book release dropping in a few week is the Five Nights at Freddy's Interactive Novel Box Set, which launches on November 4. The box set includes four choose-your-own-adventure novels set in the FNaF universe, giving fans a unique way to engage with the creepy horror series. Preorders are available at Amazon. For something you can enjoy now, you can pick up the Five Nights at Freddy's: Ticket to Fun Ephemera Kit, which is packed with cool collectibles based on iconic characters and locations from throughout the Freddy universe. This includes stickers, a flashlight, an identification badge, and other goodies for just $26 (was $28).

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For the last five months, rumors have spread about a Simpsons-themed season coming to Fornite. While Epic Games has yet to make a formal announcement about adding characters from TV's longest-running animated sitcom, a new rumor suggests that The Simpsons' hometown of Springfield will get its own map during the event.

According to Insider Gaming, numerous leakers have disclosed that a Springfield map will be included in Fortnite's Simpsons season. However, the only location confirmed by multiple leakers is Springfield's nuclear power plant, which employs Homer Simpson himself.

The Simpsons has been running on Fox since 1989, and the town of Springfield has been fleshed out over 37 seasons and nearly 800 episodes. It's unclear how big the Springfield map will be in Fortnite, but it's possible that it may be a scaled-down version of the city from the show with a handful of its iconic locations.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 co-director Naoki Hamaguchi has responded to criticism about the pacing of the first two games in the trilogy. Addressing fan complaints of certain sections in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth being too long, Hamaguchi said that the development team was "striking a balance" with regard to the overall pacing of the upcoming threequel.

While Hamaguchi felt these segments were as long as they needed to be for the game, he did acknowledge that modern-day Final Fantasy fans are currently spoiled for choice when it comes to video games.

"Regarding time management in certain sections, especially in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, I honestly don't believe that they were longer than necessary," Hamaguchi said to ScreenRant. "I feel like nowadays, players just have too much to do and too much to play--so they often feel the urge that something has to be concluded quickly. As we work on the conclusion to the trilogy, we are striking a balance on how story arcs are told and spread out so as to ensure that the game feels a bit more concise."

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