Upon first impression, Final Fantasy XVI struck me with its darker and more violent tone than anything in the series’ past. It’s not just in the graphic depictions of bloody battles or godlike beings crushing each other to a pulp, but also in the explicit narrative threads about persecution and enslavement. It delves into the death and destruction that follows in the wake of all the political drama and supernatural standoffs. The brutality inflicted upon its victims is laid bare at nearly every turn, sometimes to the point of embellishment, to strike the nerves it wants to hit. But there’s a thematic coherence to it all that melds what happens to the people at the ground level with the fantastical elements that steer their destinies. And within that harsh exterior, glossed with magic and aether, is a gripping story about characters clinging to their humanity, the bonds that give them strength, and the lengths they’ll go to make the world a better place–all told in a way t…
Epic Games has revealed Fortnite Spider-Man: No Way Home skins for both the superhero and his partner, MJ. The new (and destined to be popular) skins will debut in the Item Shop at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET tonight, December 16, which means they’ve arrived just in time for when the new movie hits theaters.
The MCU versions of the characters mark a rare occurrence of Fortnite Marvel skins that align with Disney’s mega-franchise. Of the dozens of earlier Marvel skins in Fortnite, most have come as original renditions of classic characters such as Iron Man, She-Hulk, and Wolverine. The new Spider-Man and MJ skins join Tom Hardy’s Venom, oddly enough, as the only Marvel skins to be based on their movie likenesses. Funny enough, this is actually the second Zendaya-based Fortnite character to debut in a few weeks, following the reveal of Dune skins in October.
The new skins come with a slew of optional accessories too. As you can see in the image above, other items include an alternat…