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Final Fantasy 7’s Most Iconic Artwork Officially Remade

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Square Enix is celebrating the 22nd anniversary of Final Fantasy VII‘s North American release by recreating one of the most iconic pieces of artwork for the game. The modern look is in line with the detailed visual style of the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake, and fans are sure to get a kick out of the treatment Square Enix has given the art.

Regardless of whether you’re a fan of the Final Fantasy franchise, Final Fantasy VII specifically, or RPGs as a genre, you’re probably familiar with the piece of art in question. It depicts the protagonist Cloud with his back to the viewer as he reaches for his sword. He stands facing the Shinra building, which can be seen towering above him in the distance. A cloud of thick black smog chokes the air above, while brilliant blue lights shoot out of the ground. All of this nicely captures the game’s story of a small group of eco-terrorists fighting against a megacorporation to try and save the world they live in.

The remade artwork comes just six months ahead of Final Fantasy 7 Remake March 3, 2020 release date. Square Enix previously revealed the game will span two Blu-ray discs when it launches on PS4, and there will be a $330 Final Fantasy 7 Remake collector’s edition available. At E3 2019, we got an extended gameplay and combat demonstration, and we recently got to more hands-on time with it too. You can see what we thought in the video above.

It Chapter One And Two Timeline And History Explained

It Chapter 2 isn’t actually a sequel to It Chapter 1, but a continuation of the same story–which means it does more than just pick up where Chapter 1 left off, it goes back and weaves all sorts of new information into the events we saw transpire back in 1989. While this is great–and an opportunity to check in with those lovable kids who starred in Chapter 1 all while keeping an eye on their adult selves–it also means that the timeline of events can get a little bit confusing with all the retroactive continuity being laid out.

But never fear–we’re here to help. By cross-referencing the details of the two movies–everything from the occasional month and year title card to the various outfits the characters wear–we’ve put together a complete timeline of events between It Chapters 1 and 2 to spell out not only the journey the Losers took across all 27 years of their ordeal, but also the history of Pennywise in Derry according to this version of the story, in chronological order.

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A “Few Million Years” Ago

Pennywise arrives on Earth from space, crash lands in the area that would become Derry, Maine, and forms a nest deep underground.

The “Mid 18th Century”

The Shokopiwah tribe become the first known people to actually encounter and try to fight Pennywise, using the Ritual of Chüd, which fails.

~1864

Derry was officially founded as a beaver trapping town, but quickly befell a number of tragedies resulting in the entire town disappearing with no sign of an attack. The only clue was a trail of bloody clothes leading to the “well house.” This marks the first major Pennywise attack on record.

1908

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An explosion at the Ironworks Factory kills over a hundred people. Pennywise was the cause, somehow.

1935

A gang shootout between the Citizens of Derry and the Bradley Gang racked up a massive body count. Pennywise at fault.

1962

The Black Spot nightclub was burned down by a racist cult. Pennywise to blame.

Late 1988

Pennywise surfaces as a clown to lure the children of Derry to their deaths, claiming Georgie Denbrough as a victim.

June/July 1989

  • At the end of the school year Bill Denbrough, Richie Tozier, Stan Uris, and Eddie Kapsbrak begin investigating the Barrens to help Bill find clues about what happened to Georgie.

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  • The Losers Club adds Ben Hanscom and Beverly Marsh after they intervene during an attack on Ben by the Bowers gang. Each individual Loser (except Richie) begins experiencing Pennywise nightmares while they’re alone. Later, Mike Hanlon joins after the Losers save him from Bowers with a “rock war” in The Barrens.

  • The Losers begin concocting their plan to attack Pennywise where it lives. They make their first trip into Neibolt house, where Eddie breaks his arm and is whisked away by his mother. Bill and Richie get into a fight, resulting in a major break up for the Losers.

    • Chapter 2 flashback: Immediately after the fight, Bill walks (or, bike rides) Bev back home to her apartment where her father sprays her with her mother’s perfume.

    • Chapter 2 flashback: Richie spends time playing Street Fighter at the theater arcade, before getting chased out by Bowers and his gang. Richie runs to the park, where he’s attacked by Pennywise as the Paul Bunyon statue. At some point, either before or after the Pennywise attack, Richie goes to the Kissing Bridge to carve he and Eddie’s initials.

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August/September 1989

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2008

Summer 2016

  • Stan receives Mike’s phone call and decides to kill himself. Before he does, however, he writes a letter to each Loser explaining himself.

  • Mike sends the Losers to uncover the respective “tokens.” Bev returns to her apartment and is attacked by Pennywise as Mrs. Kersh. Richie returns to the movie theater arcade, and then to the park where he’s attacked by Pennywise.

  • Eddie returns to the pharmacy to pick up a new inhaler, where he encounters his leper in the basement once more. When he returns to the inn to clean himself off, he’s attacked by Henry Bowers, who stabs him in the face.

  • Richie, in the middle of sneaking out of town, returns to the synagogue where he remembers Stan’s bar mitzvah.

  • Mike is attacked by Bowers in the library. Richie, after convincing himself to stay, saves Mike and kills Bowers.

  • Ben and Bev begin a relationship, move onto a boat, and get a dog. Bill returns home to write a new book. Richie returns to the Kissing Bridge to re-carve he and Eddie’s initials.

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Game Release Dates In September 2019: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, And PC

There are only a few months left in 2019, but there are plenty of games still on the horizon. September is packed with tons of notable releases for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch, from triple-A titles like Borderlands 3 and Gears 5 to some smaller gems such as River City Girls and Untitled Goose Game.

Of course, that’s just scratching the surface of what this month has to offer. Divinity: Original Sin II arrived on Switch following Nintendo’s September Direct, while Dragon Quest XI comes to the console later this month. Sports fans have a lot to look forward to this month too between eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer 2020, FIFA 20, NBA 2K20, and NHL 20.

There are plenty of other titles on the way this month. We’ve rounded up all the biggest releases of September 2019 below. For a look at all the other big games still to come this year, be sure to check out our complete list of game release dates in 2019.

Gears 5 (Xbox One, PC) — September 10

The newest installment in the Gears of War franchise officially launches on September 10, but players who spring for the game’s Ultimate edition (or subscribe to Xbox Game Pass) can jump in beginning September 6. Gears 5 casts players in the role of Kait Diaz, who throughout the course of the game will uncover secrets about her family’s history and the origins of the Locust. In addition to the campaign, Gears 5 boasts several other game types, including the fan-favorite Horde and Versus modes, which this time feature cameos from Halo: Reach and other unexpected crossovers.

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Borderlands 3 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) — September 13

Arriving five years after the release of Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, the latest installment in Gearbox’s loot-shooter series, Borderlands 3, lands on PS4, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store on September 13. This time around, the game features four new Vault Hunters–Amara the Siren, Moze the Gunner, Zane the Operative, and FL4K the Beastmaster–each of whom has three skill trees that contain distinct abilities and perks. Unlike past titles, you’ll also be able to travel to other planets during the adventure, and Gearbox has a variety of free events and other post-release content in the pipeline for the game.

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The Legend Of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Switch) — September 20

Nintendo’s marquee release for Switch this month, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, arrives alongside the new Nintendo Switch Lite on September 20. A remake of the classic Game Boy game of the same name, Link’s Awakening finds the titular hero stranded on the mysterious Koholint Island, where he’ll need to gather the eight Instruments of the Sirens to rouse the Wind Fish from its slumber and make his way home. While the game looks to be a faithful reimagining of the original, it also introduces some new content, namely a dungeon editor that allows you to arrange your own custom labyrinths.

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Full September Release Schedule

Game Platform Release Date
Catherine: Full Body PS4 September 3
Phoenix Point PC September 3
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch September 3
Spyro Reignited Trilogy PC, Switch September 3
Torchlight II PS4, Xbox One, Switch September 3
Deadly Premonition Origins Switch September 4
Divinity: Original Sin II – Definitive Edition Switch September 4
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Founder’s Edition PS4, Xbox One, PC September 4
Super Kirby Clash Switch September 4
River City Girls PS4, Xbox One, PC September 5
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne (Expansion) PS4, Xbox One September 6
NBA 2K20 PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch September 8
Blasphemous PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch September 10
eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer 2020 PS4, Xbox One, PC September 10
Gears 5 Xbox One, PC September 10
GreedFall PS4, Xbox One, PC September 10
Borderlands 3 PS4, Xbox One, PC September 13
Daemon X Machina Switch September 13
NHL 20 PS4, Xbox One September 13
AI: The Somnium Files PS4, PC, Switch September 17
Castle Crashers Remastered Switch September 17
Lego Jurassic World Switch September 17
Devil May Cry 2 Switch September 19
Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns Switch September 19
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening Switch September 20
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (Remaster) PS4, PC, Switch September 20
Untitled Goose Game PC, Switch September 20
Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition PS4, Xbox One, Switch September 24
Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition PS4, Xbox One, Switch September 24
Contra: Rogue Corps PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch September 24
Dead by Daylight Switch September 24
Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition PS4, Xbox One, Switch September 24
The Surge 2 PS4, Xbox One, Switch September 24
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition Switch September 26
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX Switch September 26
Code Vein PS4, Xbox One, PC September 27
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition Switch September 27
FIFA 20 PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch September 27
Ori and the Blind Forest Switch September 27
Tropico 6 PS4, Xbox One September 27

Gears 5 Is ‘Grounded in Diversity’ Says Director as Players Praise LGBT, Disability Representation

Gears 5’s developers are making a big effort to make it the most accessible entry in the Gears of War franchise. This includes having 19 different Pride flags available as banners in the Gears 5 multiplayer mode.

“At The Coalition, we believe that gaming is for everyone. And we believe that gaming is better when we embrace the things that make us unique and respect diverse perspectives,” The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson tells IGN in a statement.

“Gears of War is a series grounded in diversity, and we’re proud to celebrate it in our characters and our players. The ‘Gears 5’ team was incredibly passionate about including flags representing the different aspects of Pride and we’re thrilled players can show up as their authentic selves while playing.”

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22 Big Games Still Coming in 2019

After a relatively quiet first half of 2019, the fall release season is finally upon us, meaning there’s roughly one big game dropping just about every week until the end of the year!

Whether you’re interested in big RPGs like The Outer Worlds or Greedfall, or looking to squad up with some friends in games like Ghost Recon: Breakpoint or Borderlands 3, there’s undoubtedly something for everyone.

Check out our slideshow above, or scroll down to read more about all 22 of the biggest games releasing between now and the end of 2019.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

Release Date: September 6 (PS4, Xbox One, Steam in January, 2020)

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