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Final Fantasy VII Revelation: Release, gameplay, and DLC

85 clusters · 296 sources · last updated

Latest: Square Enix reveals details for Final Fantasy VII Revelation

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy concludes with Final Fantasy VII Revelation, scheduled for release on April 8, 2027, across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Director Naoki Hamaguc

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Nintendo Switch 2: Zelda 40th Anniversary and Remake Updates

324 clusters · 760 sources · last updated

Latest: Nintendo announces midnight launch for Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2

Nintendo is heavily promoting the 40th anniversary of ‘The Legend of Zelda’ franchise, centered on the upcoming remake of ‘Ocarina of Time’ for the Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for release on November 5, 2026. This remak

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Final Fantasy Resonance release and performance

8 clusters · 63 sources · last updated

Latest: Final Fantasy Resonance sells 400,000 copies in five days

Square Enix released Final Fantasy Resonance on October 22, 2026, marking the franchise’s first title to utilize the HD-2D visual style, which combines 2D pixel art characters with three-dimensional environments and mode

[ACTIVE] [TECHNOLOGY] [BR]

Brasil Game Show 2026 in São Paulo

7 clusters · 26 sources · last updated

Latest: Gamers Brawl reports positive results at Brasil Game Show

The 17th edition of the Brasil Game Show (BGS) took place from October 9 to 12, 2026, at Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo. As the largest gaming event in Latin America, the convention featured 18 unreleased titles for publi

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Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 hardware and software updates

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Latest: Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and software policy reports

Information regarding the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 continues to emerge through hardware specifications, software announcements, and digital storefront activity. Hardware details for the Switch 2

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NCSoft AION 2 MMORPG global Steam launch

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Latest: Steam sales rankings: AION 2 maintains top position

NCSoft has officially launched its MMORPG, AION 2, as a free-to-play title following a successful early access period. Developed using Unreal Engine 5, the game is set approximately 200 years after the original AION and

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Square Enix Final Fantasy franchise anniversary releases

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Latest: Square Enix announces Final Fantasy 40th anniversary music releases

Square Enix has announced several products to celebrate the Final Fantasy franchise. On October 21, the company revealed a music album titled ‘#SQkawaii Sounds -FINAL FANTASY- Vol. 2’, scheduled for release on January 6,

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Nijigen no Mori anime park events

7 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Nijigen no Mori to host Godzilla event for elementary students

Nijigen no Mori, an anime park in Hyogo Prefecture, has announced several upcoming events and merchandise opportunities. In mid-September 2026, the park scheduled a collaboration event with the character ‘Hoppe-chan’ fro

[ACTIVE] [CULTURE] [JP]

Japanese anime hobby and model kit releases

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Latest: Bandai announces new Gundam model kits

Major Japanese manufacturers continue to expand their hobby and collectible offerings. Bandai has recently expanded its Gundam-themed merchandise through Premium Bandai, introducing Char Aznable-themed ICID card cases an

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French video game industry economic crisis

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Paris Games Week 2026 attracts 160,000 visitors

The 15th edition of Paris Games Week opened during a period of significant economic instability for the French video game sector. According to the Syndicat national du jeu vidéo, 48 percent of studios reported deficits f

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Tales of Eternia Remastered release and sales performance

9 clusters · 39 sources · last updated

Latest: Tales of Eternia Remaster released on multiple platforms

Bandai Namco has released Tales of Eternia Remastered, a modernized version of the classic JRPG originally launched in the early 2000s. As the fifth entry in the ‘Tales Remaster Project’, the title follows protagonists R

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Square Enix Final Fantasy Tactics mobile update

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Gaming Industry News: Updates and Tributes

Square Enix released a major update (version 2.6.0) for the mobile versions of ‘Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions’ on Android, iOS, and iPad. The update introduces several gameplay enhancements, including sup

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AI evolution and professional sector integration

5 clusters · 97 sources · last updated

Latest: Artificial Intelligence integration across diverse professional sectors

The integration of Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the software engineering profession, moving from simple code completion toward the deployment of autonomous agents capable of triaging bugs and execut

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Sony PlayStation disc phase-out, Plus pricing & legal push

79 clusters · 476 sources · last updated

Latest: Sony to end production of new PlayStation game discs after 2027

Sony’s plan to cease new PlayStation disc production by 31 January 2028 continues to face scrutiny. While CEO Hiroki Totoki previously suggested the transition allows Sony to focus on monetizing its 125 million monthly a

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Square Enix security incidents and service disruptions

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Final Fantasy XIV implements compensation after security-related login outage

Square Enix issued an alert regarding unauthorized access attempts to Final Fantasy XIV and Dragon Quest X accounts. The company identified the cause as credential stuffing, where third parties used email and password co

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Tokyo Game Show 2026: 30th anniversary and industry trends

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Latest: Tokyo Game Show 2026 highlights

Tokyo Game Show 2026, marking its 30th anniversary at Makuhari Messe, featured a record-breaking 1,138 exhibitors from 53 countries. The event centered on technological innovation, particularly AI-ready hardware and loca

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Amazon gaming hardware and component promotions

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Latest: Amazon Brazil offers discounts on NVMe SSDs and DDR5 RAM

In mid-September 2026, Amazon Brasil launched its ‘Semana Gamer’ (Gamer Week) promotional event, expanding the retailer’s focus on gaming hardware and software. The event features seven coupon packages offering savings o

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Xbox platform updates and game releases

6 clusters · 106 sources · last updated

Latest: Microsoft announces October and November Xbox Game Pass lineup

In October 2026, Microsoft announced several updates regarding its Xbox ecosystem, including new game releases and structural changes to its partner programs. Xbox Game Pass expanded its library with a significant wave o

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Square Enix Kingdom Hearts franchise developments

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Latest: Square Enix announces Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] for multiple platforms

Square Enix has announced several upcoming projects for the Kingdom Hearts franchise. In mid-September 2026, the company revealed that Kingdom Hearts IV is scheduled for a late 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Ser

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Gaming conventions featuring Nintendo Switch 2

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 to feature Nintendo Switch 2 booth

Major gaming events in the Asia-Pacific region are showcasing upcoming hardware and software. In Melbourne, PAX Australia 2026 featured Nintendo showcasing titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside various partner title

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Square Enix Dragon Quest 2026 announcements

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Latest: Shimamura launches Dragon Quest collaboration collection

In late May 2026, Square Enix used its 40th-anniversary livestream to announce a full development reset for the main-line RPG Dragon Quest 12, dropping the subtitle *The Flames of Fate* in favor of *Beyond Dreams*. Execu

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Square Enix Dragon Quest figure collection announcements

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Latest: Square Enix announces new Dragon Quest monster figure collection

Square Enix has announced two new figure collections based on the Dragon Quest series, both scheduled for release in early 2027. The first announcement details the ‘Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol. 2’, which feature

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World release details

7 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World reveals online features

Square Enix has released additional gameplay details and screenshots for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, scheduled for release on December 3, 2026. This latest update introduces the ‘Quick Scouting’ feature, w

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Vaultbreakers game development and testing

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: VAULTBREAKERS launches public alpha test with PvPvE mode

Square Enix Collective and developer BetaDwarf have entered a publishing partnership for the extraction action-RPG Vaultbreakers. Following an initial investment in 2025, the collaboration began with a PvE-focused demo o

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Japanese video game sales trends

6 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan video game sales: Switch 2 and Kingdom Hearts lead October week

Weekly Japanese video game sales data for late August and early September 2026 show fluctuations in both hardware and software performance. During the week of August 17 to August 23, hardware shipments saw a decline, wit

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Square Enix Final Fantasy Resonance announcement

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Latest: Square Enix's Final Fantasy Resonance receives first reviews

Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy Resonance is scheduled for release on October 22, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with the Steam version following on October

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Square Enix franchise merchandise and event announcements

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Latest: Square Enix to host Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy holiday event in Yokohama

Square Enix has announced several upcoming commercial and promotional activities involving its major franchises. In early October, the company announced new merchandise releases, including mail-order sales for the ‘Final

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Crunchyroll Manga international service expansion

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Crunchyroll launches manga service in India with 250 titles

Crunchyroll has expanded its digital manga subscription service to 11 new international markets following its initial 2025 launch in North America. The expansion includes the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zeala

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Yoko Taro career and creative reflections

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Yoko Taro reveals he continues game development to prevent dementia

Video game director Yoko Taro has shared insights regarding his creative process and his current motivations for remaining in the industry. Reflecting on the development of NieR: Automata, Taro noted that he sought crea

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Square Enix Final Fantasy VII project developments

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Square Enix reveals emotional final recording sessions for Final Fantasy VII trilogy

Square Enix has released the remaster Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, which features updated graphics, refined textures, and a re-orchestrated soundtrack. The title is available on multiple platforms, including a

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