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01 Welcome to Midgar, in the heart of LA

“THE GUARD SCORPION MAKES QUITE THE ENTRANCE. HOW’S THAT FOR A REINTRODUCTION?”

Sequestered in a restricted area of the E3 show floor, with an impressive replica Mako reactor spewing smoke behind us, we go hands on with the keenly-anticipated Final Fantasy VII Remake. After a short presentation detailing the rules of engagement from our AVALANCHE comrade and technical mastermind Jessie, we’re off to complete our mission.

The eco-warriors have become separated, leaving only Barret and Cloud to venture deep into the reactor and bring the mission to an explosive end. As a show of

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