Which is the best version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth? PS5 Pro, Switch 2, Xbox, Steam Deck, & More Compared

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I’ve already tested Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on the Steam Deck and ROG Ally, and the PC port wasn’t great compared to other games from Square Enix. I wanted to wait until I could play the full game on the Switch 2 and Xbox Series before doing a complete comparison. Square Enix is also releasing updates for the PS5 and Steam versions, including a feature for faster progression and lighting improvements originally from the PC version. I’ll be retesting load times and visuals on both the standard PS5 and PS5 Pro once those updates are available, as the Steam and PS5 patches aren’t live yet.

Bad cake order sparks crackdown on China’s ghost kitchens

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The issue started when a customer in Beijing complained about flowers on their cake that weren’t meant to be eaten. This single complaint quickly grew into a larger investigation, revealing a widespread network of illegal, unlicensed kitchens operating through popular food delivery apps across China.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2: Square’s most ambitious game goes portable, with compromises

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Hearing rumors that the new game will be released on all consoles, including the Switch 2, inspired me to start a fresh playthrough on that system. I previously played on PS5 and reached Barret’s hometown of Corel, about 25 hours into the game, before taking a break. While that’s not very far into such a large game, I needed a breather with a full-time job. It was frustrating to stop playing right when the story was getting good.

Robin Byrd Still Wants to Make You Feel Good

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From 1977 to 1998, Byrd hosted a late-night show on Manhattan Cable Network (later Time Warner). The hour-long program was known for its edgy content, featuring performers like strippers and adult film actors, alongside interviews with interesting figures from New York City’s downtown scene, including Sandra Bernhard and Michael Musto. Byrd, a blonde with long hair, always wore a distinctive crocheted bikini top resembling a spiderweb. Between acts, she’d interact with viewers on the phone, strongly encouraging safe sex practices, and introduce the next performer, who came from diverse backgrounds and had varied talents. The show always concluded with a lively group dance, during which Byrd playfully interacted with her guests while lip-syncing to her signature song, “Baby Let Me Bang Your Box.”

AI Euphoria: Beyond the Hype Cycle

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A new analysis dissects whether the current surge in artificial intelligence investment represents a sustainable buildout or a precarious financial bubble.