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The original six games in the long-running series have been completely overhauled with new graphics and a remastered musical score by original Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu. The character pixel art was even redone by artist Kazuko Shibuya, who has been part of the series since the beginning. However, the bonus dungeons that were introduced in the Game Boy Advance ports and some Easter eggs did not make it into the remastered versions of the games....

Many Final Fantasy 7 fans seem to have a fascination with the Buster Sword, so it is not a wonder that Square Enix put the weapon at the center of the recently revealed wooden sculpture. The company even recognizes this love for the weapon, with Square Enix producing several official merchandise and products such as clocks, metal rulers, and ice trays themed after the Buster Sword. Fans also found ways to pay homage to the iconic blade, with some fans producing real-life versions of the Buster Sword, and even implementing the weapon as playable items in other video games....

RELATED: Greatest Horror Anime Of All Time In short, it’s a must-watch. Like plenty of other horror game show films and series, however, it’s full of tropes and elements that don’t quite add up. If the series’ plot, story, and logic are to be represented by a dairy product, it would be Swiss cheese. It has lots of holes there but it’s still a delicacy, so that’s excused. But to add to one’s post-viewing ruminations, it’s time to ponder on some of the show’s rational missteps....

Sharing the news on social media, Netflix posted a short video clip of the giant animatronic doll from Squid Game episode 1. The video focuses on the doll’s eye as it sings the Korean phrase from the popular children’s game “Red Light, Green Light.” As she completes her song, instead of shooting lasers, the number ‘2’ appears on the eye, and the iconic Squid Game logo in the form of a circle, triangle, and square appears at the bottom of the screen....

TikTok user Youngmi Mayer, who claims to be fluent in the Korean language, posted a video talking about how the English translation as part of the closed captioning on the popular Netflix series alters the meaning of the original dialogue entirely. The video has since gone viral, with social media users now calling out the streaming service for the disparity between the original script and the subtitles. RELATED: Squid Game: 10 Things That Don’t Make Sense About The Series...

Coach Chandika Hathurusingha was removed from the team’s selection panel this week. Captain Dinesh Chandimal says Hathurusingha was disappointed with no longer being a selector, but the team had to focus on an improved showing in the second test after losing by an innings and 40 runs in Brisbane. “It’s tough. Every day there are a lot of changes,” Chandimal said Thursday. “That’s part of the game sometimes … we want to forget about that stuff outside of the cricket....

It was after all a storm in a teacup. For all the hype and expectations drummed up by the electronic media about it being curtains for BCCI chief N Srinivasan, from all accounts the Tamil Nadu strongman seems to have had the last laugh as he has merely ‘stepped aside’ rather than resigned, as was forecast by the national media and hoped for by all those who had ganged up against him....

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 has been leaked many times on the internet and may launch in end of March in Europe. It is also being heard that its price would be dearer to Apple iPad Mini. The news regarding the price of the tablet has come from Bulgaria where local retailer Tablet.bg. The Wi-Fi version of Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 would be priced at $699 and is rumored to have 1,280 x 800-pixel display which is more than ,1024 x 768-pixel display of iPad mini....

The tournament is down to its business end and this match is a battle for survival for both teams. Sari Sari Sunrisers finished the league stage third in the points table, with four wins from their seven matches. Meanwhile, the Barana Aute Warriors finished fourth in the points table. They managed to win just three of their seven matches but qualified for the playoffs, having a better record than the last two teams....

Those unfamiliar with the ongoing development of STALKER 2 should know that the game was first planned for release in 2022. However, GSC Game World is based in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine and a key target of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression. Development of STALKER 2 has since been moved to Prague, though many GSC Game World developers remain deeply embroiled in Ukraine’s defense. A more than understandable delay pushed STALKER 2 into 2023, but fans aren’t asking GSC Game World to rush....

Since casting the lone vote in Congress last Friday against a resolution authorizing President George W. Bush to use “all necessary and appropriate force” in the country’s war on terrorism, Lee has received death threats, not to mention thousands of insulting e-mails and phone calls from around the country. But the heavy-duty protection was installed years ago by Lee’s predecessor, Ronald Dellums, an outspoken pacifist who represented the district for nearly 30 years....

Like other TV/radio sports personalities, Francesa typically avoids politics for fear of alienating some viewers/listeners. But the day after Trump virtually clinched the Republican nomination with concessions by his two remaining opponents, Francesa did everything but yell Trump’s “Make America Great Again!” campaign slogan over the airwaves. MORE: These are the many people in sports supporting Trump The country needs big change, Francesa says, and Trump, the billionaire New York developer, is the guy to do it with his “America First” platform....

“We are facing a lot of difficulties, like training facility and also diet,” Kom said in the Rajya Sabha. She said diet chart for sportspersons was given only when they enter major competitions and not during training. The MP also conveyed her best wishes to the Indian contingent that has gone to compete in the Rio Olympics. Sports Minister Vijay Goel, responding to Kom’s observation, sought details of any particular case where sportspersons were not being provided proper diet....

The feature launched initially to allow several people in the same place control or add to a playlist, but it has been expanded to accommodate people wanting to listen together who might not be able to be physically in the same place. Cheers, coronavirus. The pandemic-minded move means you can all tune into the latest episode of your favourite true crime podcast at the same time and hit the group chat with the OMGs and GIFs from horror films....

RELATED: Anime That Are Better Than The Manga While the usual suspects garnered a lot of hype and anticipation, there were the ones that came out and completed their run with little or no fanfare. However, a few series managed to get a second look from other curious viewers, and the initial interest for some of them looked promising. Unfortunately, as the shows got underway, for one reason or another, they lost steam, which in some ways is a worse fate than not being watched at all....

Where he fits in the pitching staff will be determined, but Boston's WBZ-TV suggests his initial work will come out of the bullpen. It's possible Capuano might land in the rotation, but he saw time as a starter and reliever last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He figures to be a long reliever and lefthanded specialist. At 31, Capuano is a journeyman. His free-agent contract is guaranteed at $2....

Yes, the Twins are a one-team “sleeper” list with just Buxton, Park and Berrios, but those in deep leagues and keeper leagues should actually add a few more Minnesota prospects to their rankings. MORE FANTASY: Prospect rankings | Draft sleepers | Position rankings | 2016 Draft Guide Spring training scouting reports: Minnesota Twins Byron Buxton has elite tools, including plus bat speed, good plate discipline, and an ability to use the whole field....

The following are my top takeaways. For a breakdown of my trip through the Cactus League, including my thought son Shohei Ohtani, click here. DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: 2018 fantasy baseball cheat sheet Ronald Acuna Jr. (OF, Atlanta) is making life hard for the Braves. The bomb Acuna hit when I saw him against the Tigers was just one of four he’s clubbed this spring. He’s also leading the Grapefruit League in batting average, boasts an OPS of 1....

Logano, who won at Watkins Glen, took the lead from his teammate Brad Keselowski, who decided to stay on the track while the leaders pitted with 65 laps to go. Logano earned his third win of the season and successfully defended last season’s fall Bristol win. MORE: Sprint Cup’s night in Thunder Valley | NASCAR speedway exec Bruton Smith battles cancer Harvick had to rebound from two penalties on pit road, but recovered and pushed Logano the final 50 laps for a second-place finish, his 10th runner-up finish of the season....

Here’s the match report and summary of a 13 game Wednesday: Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs After a rough December and below par Rodeo road trip, defending champions, San Antonio Spurs have not been on a long winning streak but have looked good as we come closer and closer to the Playoffs. Playing host to an in-form Russell Westbrook and the Thunder, the Spurs made a huge statement by defeating the Thunder 130-91, outscoring their opponents by 17 in the second quarter....