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Possible Steam leak reveals achievements for loads of upcoming games, including some unannounced ones
A potential leak on Steam has exposed achievements for numerous upcoming games, including unannounced titles like Persona 6 and an unannounced Tetris game, as well as Kingdom Hearts 4 and Fable. The owner of achievement-tracking site Exophase claims Valve's API made private achievements accessible, leading to the data scan. While the information should be treated with caution, it may contain spoilers for some anticipated releases.
Kingdom Hearts 4 Star Wars world confirmed by Steam achievement mega leak
A massive leak of Steam achievements has revealed details about over 70 upcoming games, including the worlds planned for Kingdom Hearts 4. The leak confirms a Star Wars-themed world, likely Tatooine, and several other Disney properties such as Toy Story, Zootopia, and Coco. Square Enix is reportedly furious about the accidental leak, which also includes unannounced games.
Massive Steam leak has major spoilers for Persona 6, Fable, Tomb Raider and more
A massive leak of Steam achievements has revealed details for over 70 games, including unannounced titles like Persona 6, Fable, and Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis. The leak, which originated from Exophase, has caused significant concern for publishers like Atlus, Sega, and Square Enix, who are reportedly furious. Valve is facing backlash for the security breach, which has spoiled plot details for story-driven games.
Steam may have leaked achievements for countless forthcoming PC games via a third party site, including Persona 6, Ace…
A third-party site that tracks game achievements appears to have leaked lists for numerous unannounced and upcoming PC games, including Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and a potential Deus Ex Remastered. These leaks, which have not been verified by Valve or the respective publishers, contain potential spoilers and details about unannounced titles and content like new campaigns.
Major Kingdom Hearts 4 leak surfaces, new worlds revealed
A significant leak has revealed details about upcoming worlds in Kingdom Hearts 4, including strong evidence of a Star Wars-themed world. Achievements for the game, which is slated for a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch, have appeared on Steam, detailing various in-game locations and objectives.
Xbox’s Disc-To-Digital Program Has A Big Problem: Several Major Publishers Aren’t Participating
Xbox's disc-to-digital program is facing significant limitations as major publishers like Sega, Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Bandai Namco are not participating. This means physical copies of many popular games, including Far Cry 4, Final Fantasy 15, and Dark Souls 3, cannot be converted to digital licenses. This lack of participation raises concerns for game preservation, especially given Square Enix's history of requiring repurchase for new console generations.
Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail's final story patch is exactly what the game needed, and has the 4-month wait for Evercold suddenly feeling a whole lot longer
The final story patch for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, Patch 7.56, is praised as the greatest MSQ patch yet, acting as a prologue to the upcoming expansion, Evercold. It effectively introduces new characters, settings, and hints at future gameplay elements, generating significant hype despite initial criticisms of Dawntrail's narrative.
Why the world needs a Club Penguin successor – that isn't Roblox
Stephen MacDonald, a former senior manager at Disney for Club Penguin, discusses the need for a safe, successor virtual world for children, arguing that Roblox does not adequately protect its young users. He has founded Magic Potion Games to develop Imagine Island, a new game focused on robust moderation and child safety, aiming to fill the void left by Club Penguin's demise.
Xbox disc-to-digital missing Elden Ring and Final Fantasy as publishers including Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Ubisoft,…
Microsoft's new Xbox disc-to-digital initiative is facing criticism as major publishers like Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Sega are reportedly not supporting the program. This means popular games such as Elden Ring and Final Fantasy will not be eligible, raising concerns about its effectiveness as a game preservation tool.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Hands-on Preview – All my friends are slimes
A hands-on preview of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World reveals a charming monster-taming JRPG with a vibrant art style and deep customization. Players can recruit over 500 monsters to battle alongside Bianca and Nera as they explore the dying Kingdom of Witherwood. The game is set to release on December 4, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World weaves a tale of hope and despair
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is a new monster-collecting RPG spin-off that puts players in the shoes of Bianca or Nera to save a dying kingdom. The game features turn-based battles, monster synthesis, and dungeon exploration, with a release planned for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
I'm a creature-collecting sicko, and going hands-on with Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World made me realize how much I've been missing out on this spin-off
A hands-on preview of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World reveals a charming creature-collecting RPG with deep synthesis mechanics. The game, developed by Square Enix, will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch on December 3, 2026, featuring over 500 monsters to tame and combine.
Square Enix avslöjar karaktärerna Final Fantasy VII Revelations DLC ska kretsa kring
Square Enix has revealed the characters that will be featured in the upcoming DLC for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The first DLC, titled 'Sephiroth', will focus on the iconic antagonist, potentially exploring his past before his descent into madness. The second DLC, 'Vincent & the Turks', will center on the pistolman Vincent Valentine and his history with Shinra's special forces. Both expansions are slated for release between winter 2027 and spring 2028.
Square Enix, Ubisoft Have Opted Out of Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital Program – Report
Ubisoft and Square Enix have reportedly opted out of Microsoft's Xbox disc-to-digital program, preventing users from converting physical game discs into digital licenses. While neither company has commented, it's possible they may join the service upon its full public release. The program allows users to obtain digital entitlements for physical Xbox One and Xbox Series X games, with Microsoft emphasizing player choice in media formats.
Final Fantasy Resonance modders have already reinstated the original mobile game's biggest icon, Ariana Grande
Modders are already adding content to the demo of Final Fantasy Resonance, a reconstruction of the mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. The "FFR Vision Studio" mod reintroduces nearly 1,300 units from the original game, including guest characters like Ariana Grande and Katy Perry, which were not planned for Resonance. Producer Keisuke Nakashima stated Ariana Grande's character wouldn't fit the new game's vibe, a sentiment some fans disagree with.
Final Fantasy Resonance is part of a "resurgence of turn-based RPGs and JRPGs," lead dev says, who wants to…
Final Fantasy Resonance director Hiroto Furuya believes the game is part of a resurgence in turn-based RPGs and JRPGs, aiming to capture the appeal of classic titles while delivering a fresh experience. The game features a turn-based battle system with a stagger mechanic and utilizes an HD-2D art style with spectacular cutscenes.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director personally vetoed having to unlock new jobs for each character throughout the game
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi personally decided to allow all party members access to all FITS jobs from the start, overriding an initial plan for individual character unlocks. This decision simplifies the job system, though unique costumes for each job and separate cosmetic skins will still be available for players to customize character appearance.
Wisdom of Nym: Potential melee weapons for future jobs in Final Fantasy XIV again (again)
This article discusses potential melee weapons for future jobs in Final Fantasy XIV, exploring nunchaku, kusarigama/whip-blades, kick enhancers, and combat fans. The author speculates on how these could be implemented and their potential impact on job design, while also referencing past Final Fantasy titles and their weapon implementations.
Square Enix wants Final Fantasy 7 to be an 'IP with an ever-evolving future', which is strange to say about a…
The author questions Square Enix's strategy of focusing heavily on the Final Fantasy 7 IP with its remake trilogy, suggesting it might be a symptom of a 'fear of new IP' trap. While acknowledging the quality of the remakes and Final Fantasy 16, the piece argues that Final Fantasy's inherent nature allows for new worlds and characters with each entry, making the extensive rehashing of a classic seem unnecessary and potentially tiring for players.
Square Enix's "graphical goal" for Final Fantasy 7 remakes was 2005 spin-off film Advent Children as it's the "ideal version" of the 29-year-old JRPG
Square Enix used the 2005 film Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children as a graphical benchmark for the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, believing it represented an ideal vision of the original JRPG. Director Naoki Hamaguchi stated the goal was to gamify the film's visual appeal and atmosphere for players. This approach was feasible due to advancements in gaming graphics since the film's release.
