Final Fantasy XVI

• Highly praised for its mature and well-crafted plot, charismatic characters, fun combat system, and beautiful visuals.
• Received 9/10 and 10/10 ratings in reviews, expected to be a GOTY contender.
• Mixed reviews on RPG aspects, open areas being empty, and boring fetch quests.
• Performance issues noted, especially in performance mode.
• Players compare character attachment to Final Fantasy XV's party dynamics.

Darktide Update

• New Moebian 6th set for players to unlock.
• Addition of cosmetics from the official art of Darktide.
• Rebalancing of penances and addition of loyalist Moebian 6th cosmetics.
• Mixed reception with some players feeling it's not enough after the wait.
• Desire for new weapons, missions, and areas in future updates.
• Concerns about private match restrictions and changes to crafting system still pending.

General Gaming Discussions

• Excitement for upcoming releases and stellar year for classic Japanese franchises.
• Appreciation for communication announced in the updates.
• Mixed reactions to game reviews and discussions on performance, exploration, character depth, and future updates.
• Comparisons made to other games and requests for crafting system updates and new content in both Darktide and Future Fantasy XVI.

Overall, players are excited about Final Fantasy XVI, though some have concerns about performance and game content depth. In Darktide, there is appreciation for the new cosmetics and penance rework, but players are looking forward to more substantial updates and new content additions.