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Final Fantasy Resonance Team Had to Make Sure the Camera Didn’t Break its HD-2D Art Style
Square Enix producer Kiseki Nakashima discussed the development challenges for Final Fantasy Resonance, a remake of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius utilizing the HD-2D art style. The team focused on balancing characters and meticulously adjusting camera angles to preserve the visual aesthetic. The game will feature modernized turn-based combat with an emphasis on satisfaction and deep team building, and is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22nd.
2026's best RPG might look like Disco Elysium, but it was heavily inspired by Deus Ex, and its creator wants 'to do a first-person game at some point'
Developer Christoffer Bodegård discusses his journey into PC gaming, highlighting influential titles like Dragon Age: Origins and Deus Ex. His recently released CRPG, Esoteric Ebb, was inspired by tabletop RPGs and aims to replicate their unpredictability. Bodegård is exploring ideas for his next project, potentially a first-person game, and shares his current gaming habits, including extensive play of Paradox Interactive's grand strategy titles like Victoria 3 and Europa Universalis IV.
With PS3 and Vita digital stores closing, I've unearthed the best physical games to add to your collection before…
Sony is closing the digital storefronts for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita on August 9, 2024, impacting the availability of digital-only games and DLC. This closure is expected to increase the value and scarcity of physical game releases for these platforms. The article highlights several key physical titles across PS3, PS Vita, and PS2 that players should consider acquiring before prices potentially rise significantly.
Koei Tecmo talks Pokemon Pokopia, wanted to make the best-selling Pokemon spin-off
Koei Tecmo president Hisashi Koinuma discussed the success of Pokemon Pokopia, revealing the company aimed to make it the best-selling spin-off. Despite initial low expectations, positive media reception led to strong sales, with over four million copies sold in the first five weeks. This success builds on Koei Tecmo's experience with crafting elements in games like Dragon Quest Builders 2.
Evening Reading - July 10, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news items, including a trailer for Dune 3, QuakeCon 2026 plans, a Pokemon GO anniversary event, and Id Software confirming layoffs. It also touches on business news like SK Hynix's stock performance, Apple suing OpenAI, Meta suspending an AI feature, and EA College Football 25 removing microtransactions. Additionally, it highlights deals for Nintendo and Square Enix games, Palworld exiting Early Access, and new map collections.
Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis are the latest online games due to sunset
Mario Kart Tour will cease operations on September 29th after seven years, with no offline version planned. Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will shut down on October 6th due to the costs of maintaining its quality, though Square Enix is accelerating story events before its closure.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 10: Nintendo and Square Enix
This weekend's console deals feature significant discounts on Square Enix titles on the Nintendo eShop, including Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. PlayStation users can find deals in the July Savings sale, while Xbox offers a selection of Game Pass deals. Notable Nintendo Switch sales include various SteamWorld titles and other indie games.
Square Enix reveals traversal methods in Final Fantasy VII Revelation
Square Enix has revealed new details about traversal methods in the upcoming game Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Players will be able to utilize the Highwind airship to navigate the expansive world, making it easier to reach various destinations.
New Zelda-like from Square Enix does what Nintendo didn't in Ocarina of Time, silencing 27 years of Navi trauma
Square Enix's new action-RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, has received a patch allowing players to disable the irritating companion character, Faei. This contrasts with Nintendo's approach to similar companion issues in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which never offered such an option.
Final Fantasy 6 is halfway to a remake in this Final Fantasy Tactics mod that took 3 years of work, and it's…
A new mod for Final Fantasy Tactics, titled FF6: Tactics, recreates the scenarios and battles of Final Fantasy 6 within the strategy RPG's gameplay. Developed over three years by modder Conman and a team of contributors, the mod utilizes the original PlayStation 1 version of Final Fantasy Tactics and focuses on a 'battle rush style' experience, assuming players are familiar with Final Fantasy 6's story.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales 1.1.0 update announced, patch notes – turn off character support voice and more
Square Enix has announced the first post-launch update, version 1.1.0, for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. The update introduces an option to disable support character voices, adjusts tutorial behavior, and fixes FPS drops. The game is available on Nintendo Switch.
Star Ocean 30th anniversary live stream set for this month
Square Enix will host a 30th anniversary live stream for the Star Ocean franchise on July 19th. While the event will celebrate the JRPG series, the company has stated that no new game information will be revealed.
Adventures of Elliot Version 1.1.0 allows you to turn off character support voice
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales has received an update, version 1.1.0, which allows players to disable the companion character's voice lines. This feature was a requested quality-of-life improvement for the JRPG, which was previously available as a demo on the Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis shutting down means its Japan only, prequel phone game will remain unplayable
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis will cease service on October 6th. The mobile game, which included a remake of the Japan-exclusive prequel Before Crisis: Final Fantasy 7, will become inaccessible, raising concerns about game preservation. The first chapter of the Before Crisis remake was released alongside the announcement, with two more planned before the shutdown.
5 Live Service Games to Quit in 2026 | TAG
This article provides a framework for players to quit live service games they no longer enjoy, arguing that obligation and FOMO should not dictate continued play. It identifies five specific games—Destiny 2, Diablo 4 seasonal, Warframe, Lost Ark, and older MMOs—as candidates for quitting in 2026, and offers a step-by-step guide to breaking free from the cycle of retention-engineered gameplay.
The Adventures of Elliot The Millennium Tales Review – A Beautiful HD-2D Adventure with a Modern Twist |
The Adventures of Elliot The Millennium Tales is an RPG praised for its stunning HD-2D art style and engaging combat, though it suffers from a lack of native ultrawide support on PC. While the game offers a classic fantasy adventure with solid writing and world design, the absence of ultrawide functionality requires a mod workaround, which is a significant drawback for players with 21:9 monitors. Despite this limitation, the core gameplay and visuals are strong, making it a recommended experience for those without ultrawide setups.
Less than 3 years after it launched on Steam, the Final Fantasy 7 gacha game is closing
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis will cease operations on October 6, less than three years after its launch. The sale of in-game currency has already been halted, and the game will be permanently taken offline. While the reasons were not specified, the game received mixed reviews on Steam and has seen a decline in player numbers.
Blizzard knows World of Warcraft's removal of raid add-ons is "controversial," but the MMO's lead says its new UI "has been successful so far"
Blizzard Entertainment director Ion Hazzikostas acknowledges the controversy surrounding the removal of combat add-ons in World of Warcraft with the Midnight expansion, but states the new UI has been successful. He believes the changes promote a more approachable experience and a level playing field, with most players still completing content without external tools.
Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis to end service this October
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis will cease service on October 6, 2026, after three years. The game, available on mobile and PC, featured a gacha mechanic and a new take on the Final Fantasy 7 story. Refunds for unused in-game currency are being offered to players in Taiwan.
The retreat from mobile games continues as Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis will be taken offline later this year
Nintendo and Square Enix are shutting down their mobile games, Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis, respectively, later this year. Mario Kart Tour will cease service around September 29-30, while Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis will end on October 6. This follows a trend of major companies retreating from ambitious mobile adaptations of big intellectual properties.
