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PlayStation Store: February 2026’s top downloads
The PlayStation Store's top downloads for February 2026 show Resident Evil Requiem leading sales on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. The article also details hardware sales figures for various consoles, with the Nintendo Switch family of consoles dominating overall unit sales.
Third Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Trailer Shows Lightning
The third character trailer for Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy showcases Lightning from the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy. The trailer highlights changes in her appearance from her original games to this spin-off and demonstrates her combat abilities. Maaya Sakamoto reprises her role as Lightning, who will be featured in the game alongside other Final Fantasy heroes. Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is set to debut in March 2026 on Android and iOS mobile devices.
Build a Rocket Boy Announces More Layoffs, CEO Still Claiming Sabotage
Developer Build a Rocket Boy has announced another round of layoffs, with co-CEO Mark Gerhard attributing the situation to 'organized espionage' and corporate sabotage. Gerhard claims the studio has evidence of a smear campaign costing over one million euros, involving influencers, journalists, and employees, and intends to pursue legal action. The company also mentioned upcoming layoffs at Square Enix.
Final Fantasy 11, a 23-year-old MMO, is getting so many new players it's having to stop character creation on its…
Final Fantasy XI, a 23-year-old MMORPG, is experiencing significant server congestion due to a surge in new players, leading to temporary character creation restrictions. Game director Yoji Fujito announced measures to address the issue, highlighting the game's unexpected resurgence in popularity with an estimated 87,700 active players.
Triangle Strategy PS5 physical edition launches May 29 in Southeast Asia
Square Enix will release a physical edition of Triangle Strategy for the PlayStation 5 on May 29 in Southeast Asia. The game will feature both English and Japanese voice-overs and subtitles.
Review - DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age - The best JRPG ever made is here.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is a masterfully crafted JRPG that refines classic turn-based gameplay with a compelling story and beautiful cel-shaded visuals. Available on PC and PlayStation 4, the game offers a vast open world, numerous quests, and an impressive 100-hour playtime, making it a standout entry in the beloved series.
Hazelnut Bastille: first trailer and a playable demo of this action-RPG inspired by Zelda: A Link to the Past!
Aloft Studio has released the first trailer and a playable demo for their upcoming action-RPG, Hazelnut Bastille, which draws heavy inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The game features a 90s-style pixel art aesthetic, a soundtrack by Hiroki Kikuta, and is being developed in Unity. A release was initially planned for 2019.
Watch Gaia from FFXIV in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy
Square Enix has released a character trailer for Gaia, the representative from Final Fantasy XIV, in Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy. This marks Gaia's first appearance in a spin-off title, having debuted in the Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers expansion. Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy is set to launch on Android and iOS devices in March 2026.
Final Fantasy 11 locks down yet another server as overpopulation continues to hit Final Fantasy 14's predecessor, over two decades after its original launch
Final Fantasy XI is experiencing significant server congestion, leading Square Enix to close off its Odin server to new players starting March 10, 2026. This marks the third server closure in less than a year due to overpopulation, a rare issue for an MMORPG over two decades old. The surge in popularity is occurring despite the release of Final Fantasy XIV's Dawntrail expansion.
GOG's Classic Final Fantasy Sale Includes Fan Faves And Underrated Gems
GOG is hosting a sale on several classic Final Fantasy titles for PC, offering discounts of up to 60%. The sale includes fan favorites like Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy IX, as well as lesser-known gems such as Final Fantasy IV 3D Remake and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. These DRM-free releases allow players to revisit beloved entries in the RPG series.
Amazon's Life is Strange TV series has found its Max and Chloe, with Nashville star in lead role
Amazon's upcoming television adaptation of Life is Strange has cast Maisy Stella as Max Caulfield and Tatum Grace Hopkins as Chloe Price. The series, penned by Charlie Covell, follows Max's discovery of her time-rewinding ability as she and Chloe investigate a student's disappearance. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming game, Life is Strange: Reunion, set to release on March 26 for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation 5.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Switch 2 Review — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is a technically impressive port for the Nintendo Switch 2, offering performance close to the PlayStation 5 version with a stable 30fps framerate and high-quality visuals. The review praises the engaging combat, timeless story, and the inclusion of the Yuffie DLC, calling it a "technical wonder" and a "steal" at $40.
First Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Character Trailer Stars Prompto
Square Enix has released the first character trailer for Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, focusing on Prompto from Final Fantasy XV. The trailer showcases his gameplay abilities and includes footage from both Dissidia Duellum and Final Fantasy XV. The game is set to launch on Android and iOS mobile devices in March 2026, with pre-registration now open.
Prime Video's Life Is Strange TV Series Casts Its Leads
Prime Video's upcoming live-action TV series adaptation of Square Enix's Life Is Strange has cast its lead roles, with Tatum Grace Hopkins as Max Caulfield and Maisy Stella as Chloe Price. The series will follow the game's premise of Max's time-rewinding abilities and their consequences, with Charlie Covell serving as showrunner. The original game creators are not involved in the series production.
The PC game releases we're most excited about in March
March 2026 is set to be a busy month for PC game releases, featuring a variety of genres including the extraction shooter Marathon, the open-world action RPG Crimson Desert, and the horror remake Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake. Several other titles like Slay the Spire 2, Death Stranding 2, and SAND: Raiders of Sophie are also slated for release, alongside various game development events and Steam sales.
Nominees Announced for The Game Awards 2024 - NintendoFuse
The nominees for The Game Awards 2024 have been announced, featuring a strong presence from publishers like PlayStation, Square Enix, and Xbox. Nintendo has six nominated games, while the awards ceremony is scheduled for December 12, with public voting open until December 11. Winners will be decided by a jury vote and public fan vote.
Everything Announced in the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase - February 5, 2026 - NintendoFuse
Nintendo showcased numerous upcoming titles from partner developers in a February 5, 2026 Nintendo Direct. Announcements included new entries and special editions for franchises like Hollow Knight, Monster Hunter Stories, Resident Evil, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, many slated for release on the Nintendo Switch 2.
How well do you know the Marvel video games? | Quiz
This quiz tests your knowledge of Marvel video games, from recent releases like Square Enix's Marvel's Avengers to past titles. It covers characters and storylines drawing from both comic books and films, challenging fans to recall the history of Marvel's presence in gaming.
Square-Enix forced a Final Fantasy XIV website offline, accusing it of ‘excessive harassment’
Square Enix has forced the closure of a Final Fantasy XIV fan news website, Netoge News, due to 'excessive harassment' of its staff. The website operator agreed to close the blog, issue an apology, and pay a settlement after receiving a demand from Square Enix. The exact nature of the harassment remains unconfirmed, with speculation pointing to doxxing or criticism of specific staff members like Tetsuya Nomura or Naoki Yoshida.
Wisdom of Nym: Speculating on the overall direction of Final Fantasy XIV’s second story arc
This analysis speculates on the future direction of Final Fantasy XIV's narrative, suggesting that the current story arc, seeded in Shadowbringers and developed through Endwalker and Dawntrail, will focus on the multi-shard reality of the game's world. The author posits that the consequences of Hydaelyn's actions against Zodiark and the interactions between the Source and its reflections will be the central theme moving forward.