These Adorable Final Fantasy Totes and Pouches Are Up For Preorder
It makes sense that a long-running franchise like Final Fantasy would have plenty of merch for fans to buy. But while a lot of it is just for show, there’s plenty of more practical stuff available as well, like these cute tote bags, small pouches and a shoulder strap for your phone that are now available to preorder. All of these items are adorned with iconic Final Fantasy critters like cactuars, tonberries and moogles. The designs are understated and charming, without any particular frills, making them perfect for a variety of uses.
Preorder Final Fantasy tote bags, pouches and smartphone straps
While all of these bags are available for preorder, none have from release dates yet. Amazon says they’ll ship in January 2025, but the Square Enix store says October. In any case, all of the items are cheaper on Amazon. Fortunately for us, these items don’t seem priced to break your piggy bank.
In the meantime, if you’re looking for more Final Fantasy-themed merch, be sure to check out these collectible Final Fantasy VII figures that are also available for preorder. If you’re looking to check out the latest games in the series, you can grab Final Fantasy XVI for $45 at Amazon right now (down from $50), which just saw the new The Rising Tide expansion DLC drop on April 18 that adds a whole new gameplay chapter and a new Eikon power for players to master. There’s also the second part of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, that launched on PS5 earlier this year, and the upcoming Dawntrail expansion for Final Fantasy XIV online that drops June 28.
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Hades 2 – Selene Boons And Path Of Stars Guide
Hades 2 has several Olympians who are ready to aid you in battle. The Goddess of the Moon, however, has her own mechanics that are quite unlike what you’ve come to expect from her fellow deities. Here’s our guide on the best Selene boons in Hades 2.
Hades 2 Selene boons guide: The Path of Stars and the best hexes from Selene
Selene, the Goddess of the Moon, introduces a nifty concept when in comes to choosing her blessings. It’s almost akin to “Calls” from the first game.
Where to find Selene
While Artemis and Primordial Chaos encounters tend to be even more random, Selene is similar to the other Olympians. She has her own sigil (i.e. crescent moon), which appears on doorways/exits. You’ll know when the next chamber leads to her reward.
Selene Keepsake: Moon Beam
Don’t forget to give Selene a Nectar gift. This nets you the Moon Beam accessory. When equipped you gain a +1 upgrade for your chosen hex via the Path of Stars. You can learn about the other items in our Keepsakes guide.
How to use Selene’s hexes
The big difference when it comes to Hades 2 Selene boons, compared to what you gain from other Olympians, is that the hex from Selene is more of a “super” ability. Here’s a quick summary:
- The first time you pick up a Selene boon, you get to choose from three potential options. Every subsequent sigil from that run grants an upgrade for that ability via the Path of Stars (more on this later).
- These hexes also have corresponding upgrade points the moment you choose them, as denoted by a symbol with the phases of the moon:
- Crescent Moon – No points.
- Half Moon – +1 point.
- Full Moon – +2 points.
- Hex abilities can only be activated once you’ve spent the required amount of magick during an encounter. This is also reset upon entering another room.
- For example: Twilight Curse requires 140 magick, which means you have to keep using omega abilities until you’ve spent that amount. This is the only time Twilight Curse can be used in battle.
- Needless to say, you need boons, builds, and Arcana Cards that help with mana regeneration.
List of Selene boons and which ones are the best
Her are the hexes that you can obtain from Selene in Hades 2:
- Phase Shift – Make everything else move 80% slower for five seconds; 150 magick.
- Twilight Curse – Your hex launches a seeking projectile that inflicts morph on up to 10 susceptible foes (i.e. turn them into sheep); 140 magick.
- Lunar Ray – Continuously fire a beam dealing up to 1,200 damage over three seconds; 120 magick.
- Wolf Howl – Jump up and crash down an area to deal 200 damage; 80 magick.
- Moon Water – Restore +25 HP; there are three charges, which are reset when you drink from a fountain; 70 magick.
- Night Bloom – Raise a random foe that has already been slain during the current encounter, making them fight alongside you for 12 seconds; 100 magick.
- Total Eclipse – Blast the target area for 1,000 damage after four seconds; 200 magick.
- Dark Side – Transform into a being impervious to all damage and has new abilities (lasts five seconds); 90 magick.
Among these options, we feel that Moon Water and Night Bloom are the two best Selene boons in Hades 2. The former is great for healing and keeping Melinoe in tip-top condition. That’s a total of +75 HP in between healing fountains. The latter can revive a stronger opponent which, in turn, ends up taking out other hostiles. Sadly, it can be a bit iffy if it revives a weaker foe.
The Path of Stars: Is it worth upgrading your Selene hex
Each Selene hex you pick has its own upgrade tree called the Path of Stars. As cited earlier, when choosing an ability, you receive upgrade points depending on the moon symbol. You then earn more points as you progress further into your current run and interact with additional Selene sigils.
The common upgrades in the skill tree grant basic benefits, such as slightly increased damage or reduced magick requirement. Rare and epic variants, meanwhile, provide more notable buffs, such as making your zombified allies explode or creating another Moon Blast explosion.
Sadly, we feel that these upgrades aren’t worth your while, unless you’re really focusing on magick-based/hex-based runs. Moon Water remains a great option, though, if you can get additional upgrades early. However, if it takes you a while to find your next Selene sigil, you’re probably better off prioritizing blessings from other Olympians.
That does it for our Hades 2 Selene boons guide. If you’re keen on learning about the powers given by the Olympians, you can check our best boons/skills guide.
Hades 2 stars Melinoe, the Princess of the Underworld. This roguelike game promises challenging encounters as you keep retrying until you can have the perfect run. If you want more tips and tactics, you can head over to our guides hub.
Hades 2 – Artemis Boons Guide
Hades 2 takes you on multiple treks where you meet several Olympian gods. One of them, however, is a bit hard to catch. Thankfully, if you manage to find her, you can make use of her amazing perks. Here’s our guide on the best Artemis boons in Hades 2.
Hades 2: Artemis boons guide – Where to find Artemis and what are the best skills
Artemis is quite unlike her fellow Olympians. She does not have her own sigil/symbol, and you won’t be able to predict when she’ll show up. Still, her crit-focused abilities are worthwhile options in your runs.
Artemis random encounters
Artemis in Hades 2 tends to appear in dungeon rooms without boss encounters (i.e. main bosses or sub-bosses). The chance is completely random, but you’ll know she’s there whenever the screen flashes green and you get this notification: “The Hunt Is On!”
As usual, enemies will spawn, but Artemis will aid you during the fight. She’ll fire arrows that deal +3,000 damage, instantly slaying most foes. You’ll want to kite enemies to the outline of her projectile to make sure that she hits them.
Artemis Keepsake: White Antler
At the end of these special encounters, Artemis will greet you. Apart from an Artemis boon that you can obtain when you talk to her, you also receive the reward in that chamber.
Likewise, don’t forget to give a Nectar gift to Artemis to increase your relationship with her. The first gift she receives nets you the White Antler accessory, which grants +20% critical hit chance while you’re at 30% HP or below. You can learn about other items in our Keepsakes guide.
List of Artemis boons and which ones to choose
If we’re talking about the best Artemis boons in Hades 2, we should consider that we can’t always rely on her to show up in every run. Therefore, her abilities are only meant to complement the build that you’re planning, as well as the weapon/aspect you have equipped.
- Support Fire – Hitting with attacks or specials causes seeking arrows to fly out.
- Easy Shot – A piercing arrow flies toward any foe damaged by your cast.
- Lethal Snare – Foes in your casts may take critical damage from your attacks.
- First Blood – Foes with at least 80% HP or armor may take critical damage.
- Silver Streak – After you dash, your omega abilities deal more damage for two seconds.
- Death Warrant – A random enemy occasionally becomes marked; if they take critical damage, the mark is reset.
- Pressure Points – Any damage you deal might be a critical (i.e. low chance).
Among these, we suggest taking Support Fire and Pressure Points if you’re using the Sister Blades (i.e. dual daggers), or Olympian powers that can hit multiple times. Although Pressure Points has a low chance of triggering a critical hit, you’re likely to land one due to the sheer number of hits you land. Lastly, Death Warrant is a good damage buff for bosses, assuming the mark doesn’t get applied to the mobs that they summon.
That does it for our Hades 2 Artemis boons guide. If you want to learn about the other abilities, you can check our best boons/skills guide.
Hades 2 stars Melinoe, the Princess of the Underworld. This roguelike game promises challenging encounters as you keep retrying until you can have the perfect run. If you want more tips and tactics, you can head over to our guides hub.
Where Is Xur Today? (May 10-14) Destiny 2 Exotic Items And Xur Location Guide
Things are heating up in Destiny 2 before The Final Shape expansion arrives, and with new PvP maps being added to the game this week, it’s time to do some shopping. Everyone’s favorite intergalactic arms dealer has arrived, just in time for you to do some retail therapy before you enter the Crucible. Here’s where you can find Xur this week and what he has for sale.
This week you can find Xur in The Tower, inside the Hangar. For his weapon, Xur is offering Lord of Wolves. Hunters can pick up Liar’s Handshake; Titans can grab ACD/0 Feedback Fence; and Warlocks can buy Aeon Soul.
Xur Location
Spawn in using the Courtyard transmat zone in the Tower to find Xur this week. Head left and down the stairs to enter the Hangar section, then hang another left. Make your way to the north end of the area and look for a staircase that will take you onto a catwalk, where Xur is waiting.
Xur Exotic and Legendary Items
- Exotic Engram – 97 Legendary Shards
- Lord of Wolves – 29 Legendary Shards
- ACD/0 Feedback Fence – 23 Legendary Shards
- Liar’s Handshake – 23 Legendary Shards
- Aeon Soul – 23 Legendary Shards
- Hawkmoon – 200 Legendary Shards, 125,000 Glimmer, 1 Ascendant Shard, 1 Exotic Cipher
- Xenology quest – Free
- Legendary weapons and armor – 50 Legendary Shards, 1,000 Glimmer
Exotic Armor
Liar’s Handshake (Exotic Hunter gauntlets)
The first of several gauntlets that Xur is offering this weekend, Liar’s Handshake works well with Arc-energy builds. Cross Counter gives you an extremely powerful counterpunch that also heals you, and can be used after you land an Arc melee blow or find yourself on the receiving end of a melee attack. Pair this with a shotgun that has the One-Two Punch perk and you’ll deliver some powerful haymakers. Mobility is pretty good on this Exotic so you can close the gap, but the more crucial stats of resilience, recovery, and strength range from low to average at best.
- Mobility: 26
- Resilience: 7
- Recovery: 2
- Discipline: 18
- Intellect: 2
- Strength: 12
- Total: 67
ACD/O Feedback Fence (Exotic Titan gauntlets)
A classic and fun Exotic, ACD/0 Feedback Fence focuses on absorbing damage and unleashing power with all of that stored kinetic energy. When the Fury Conductors perk is activated, your Titan will emit a burst of powerful Arc energy that applies a Jolt debuff to your targets, depending on the number of stacks consumed. This Exotic has excellent resilience to help you absorb those blows, but almost everything else is extremely low here. Discipline is also high, but you’ll need to seriously focus on strength to get the most out of this Exotic if you grab this week’s roll.
- Mobility: 2
- Resilience: 30
- Recovery: 2
- Discipline: 23
- Intellect: 7
- Strength: 2
- Total: 66
Aeon Soul (Exotic Warlock gauntlets)
A flexible Exotic, Aeon Soul allows you to use one of several unique mods. These vary in function, but the Sect of Force mod is very nice for when you’re doing activities that are full of pesky Champions. With this mod, you and your fireteam can deal extra damage to those challenging enemies. You’d usually want a balanced roll on this Exotic given its utilitarian nature, but the stats here favor strength, mobility, and recovery, while resilience, discipline, and intellect lean toward the low end of the spectrum. Unless you haven’t got it in your collection, feel free to give it a pass.
- Mobility: 17
- Resilience: 4
- Recovery: 15
- Discipline: 2
- Intellect: 10
- Strength: 22
- Total: 70
Exotic Weapons
Lord of Wolves (Exotic shotgun)
Even though it has been tweaked and nerfed several times, Lord of Wolves is still a heck of a lot of fun to use. This Solar-energy shotgun functions like a pulse rifle and belches out a burst of firepower that can melt through enemies. If you feel like burning through ammo, you can even switch to a full-auto mode and melt opponents with this classic Exotic.
- Shrapnel Launcher
- Chambered Compensator
- Extended Mag
- Release the Wolves
- Composite Stock
Hawkmoon (Exotic hand cannon)
Hawkmoon is fairly average this week, but Quickdraw is a nice perk for those high-noon showdowns. This allows you to draw it quite quickly, a useful skill when you run out of ammo while using one of your other weapons and you don’t want to break your flow in combat.
- Paracausal Shot
- Polygonal Rifling
- Alloy Magazine
- Quickdraw
- Heavy Grip
Legendary Armor
Titan | Type | Mobility | Resilience | Recovery | Discipline | Intelligence | Strength | Total |
Ketchkiller’s Gauntlets | Titan Gauntlets | 13 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 51 |
Ketchkiller’s Plate | Titan Chest Armor | 22 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 56 |
Ketchkiller’s Mark | Titan Mark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ketchkiller’s Helmet | Titan Helmet | 2 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 51 |
Ketchkiller’s Greaves | Titan Leg Armor | 10 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 50 |
Warlock | Type | |||||||
Ketchkiller’s Gloves | Warlock Gauntlets | 2 | 2 | 30 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 66 |
Ketchkiller’s Robes | Warlock Chest Armor | 2 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 53 |
Ketchkiller’s Bond | Warlock Bond | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ketchkiller’s Hood | Warlock Helmet | 19 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 52 |
Ketchkiller’s Boots | Warlock Leg Armor | 6 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 49 |
Hunter | Type | |||||||
Ketchkiller’s Grips | Hunter Gauntlets | 2 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 54 |
Ketchkiller’s Vest | Hunter Chest Armor | 10 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 50 |
Ketchkiller’s Cloak | Hunter Cloak | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ketchkiller’s Mask | Hunter Helmet | 10 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 52 |
Ketchkiller’s Strides | Hunter Leg Armor | 2 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 56 |
Legendary Weapons
Dire Promise | Kinetic Hand Cannon | Crossfire HCS . Sureshot HCS | Alloy Magazine . Ricochet Rounds | Overflow | Osmosis | Tier 2: Stability |
Truthteller | Energy Grenade Launcher | Volatile Launch . Hard Launch | Disorienting Grenades . Proximity Grenades | Grave Robber | Quickdraw | Tier 2: Handling |
Blast Battue | Heavy Grenade Launcher | Volatile Launch . Linear Compensator | High-Velocity Rounds . Mini Frags | Quickdraw | Snapshot Sights | Tier 2: Reload Speed |
Memory Interdict | Heavy Grenade Launcher | Confined Launch . Quick Launch | Spike Grenades . High-Velocity Rounds | Surplus | Wellspring | Tier 2: Blast Radius |
The Deicide | Energy Shotgun | Smoothbore . Barrel Shroud | Extended Mag . Light Mag | Dual Loader | Demolitionist | Tier 2: Handling |
Annual Skate | Energy Hand Cannon | HitMark HCS . Sureshot HCS | Accurized Rounds . Appended Mag | Slideshot | Opening Shot | Tier 2: Handling |
Blood Feud | Kinetic Submachine Gun | Polygonal Rifling . Smallbore | Tactical Mag . Alloy Magazine | Ambitious Assassin | Elemental Capacitor | Tier 2: Range |
Xur is present every weekend in Destiny 2, starting with the daily reset at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET each Friday. His exact location is always a mystery when he first arrives, as he is not listed on the map, and for novice players, he can be easy to miss. However, there are a set number of locations where he takes up residence, including the Tower Hangar area, on Nessus in Watcher’s Grave, and in the Winding Cove area of the EDZ.
Fallout 4’s First Patch Since Next-Gen Update Will Add New Graphics And Performance Settings
Hot on the heels of its next-gen update, Fallout 4 will receive another update May 13 for all platforms that will introduce “new options for graphics and performance settings as well as further fixes and improvements,” Bethesda Game Studios has announced.
No further details, or patch notes, have been shared just yet, but Fallout 4’s long-awaited next-gen update arrived on April 25 and left a lot to be desired, breaking mods and not quite delivering the graphical and performance improvements fans had hoped for. As broken down by Digital Foundry, the Xbox Series X|S version of Fallout 4 post next-gen update seemed to be in a particularly bad place, with no difference between its performance and graphics modes and a buggy implementation of ultrawide monitor support for PC.
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The update was so poorly received, mods on PC that removed the update entirely saw a surge in popularity. There was also a bug preventing players on PlayStation who had claimed the game as part of PS Plus from receiving the update, something Bethesda did eventually fix.
With any luck, the upcoming update will address many of the lingering issues fans have with the next-gen update, as Fallout 4, and the franchise in general, is having a major pop-culture moment. Player-counts across the Fallout franchise have been on the rise following the release of Amazon Prime’s Fallout TV show, with more than 1 million players recently logging in to Fallout 76 in a single day and breaking its previous concurrent player count records on Steam. Meanwhile, the Fallout show has been seen by more than 65 million viewers and renewed for a second season.
Bethesda Game Studios game director Todd Howard recently teased two unannounced Fallout projects and said he doesn’t regret not having a new game to go alongside the show, instead pointing people towards Fallout 76.
For those diving into Fallout 4 once more, be sure to check out all the new items and quests, as well as some of the most popular Fallout 4 mods before venturing back out into the Commonwealth.
Save 55% On This Data Privacy Service That Deletes Your Personal Information From The Internet
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Normally, Incogni costs $13/month, but for a limited time, GameSpot readers can get 55% off a full year of service by using the promo code GAMESPOT55 at checkout. Anyone in the US, UK, Canada, EU, and Switzerland are eligible for the deal.
With the 55% discount code, your monthly cost equates to just $6.49 per month, billed as a one-time payment of $77.88. Incogni offers a full 30-day money-back guarantee on all subscriptions, so you can get a full refund if you decide you don’t like the service as long as you cancel within 30 days of signing up. After your promotional 12-month period is over, your account will roll over to the full $156/year plan unless you cancel before it renews. You can also swap over to the $13/month subscription if you want to keep the service but prefer smaller monthly payments instead.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Gets Big Discount For Today Only
Suikoden is a beloved–and untouched–part of gaming right now, but at least Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is here to carry the torch of that JRPG series. A spiritual successor, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is now available and anyone interested in trying it out on PC can get a 24% discount on it. You’ll want to move fast though, because this deal will end on May 11 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET.
Normally $50, Fanatical is offering the game for $38, a pretty substantial cut. The digital deluxe edition is also on sale for a short time–$63.19 instead of $80–and this version comes with a digital art book, soundtrack, season pass, and some in-game customization items. To make this offer even more tempting, your purchase will earn you a spin on Fanatical’s May Madness wheel, which could get you a big discount on your next game or a freebie for your backlog.
“Overall, Eiyuden Chronicle hits the retro-RPG sweet spot nicely. It’s focused on delivering that warm, comforting feeling of a classic JRPG, and even all of the side distractions–the card minigame, the weird Pokemon/Beyblade hybrid top minigame, the raising/racing sim, even commodities trading–don’t distract too much from the game’s prime mission,” Heidi Kemps wrote in GameSpot’s Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes review. “Add some gorgeously painted and animated spritework and a stellar soundtrack into the mix, and you’ve got a delightful experience that sometimes falters, though not enough to make you put it down.”
For more deals, you can check out this preorder for the Sea of Stars physical edition, learn about seven cool metroidvanias for your Steam Deck, and see the selection of titles available through a Humble Choice subscription this month.
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