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Subciety Selling Kingdom Hearts Clothing
Subciety, a brand under M-Trading, is releasing a new line of Kingdom Hearts apparel, including T-shirts, hoodies, caps, and tote bags featuring characters like Sora and the Heartless. Pre-orders will open on March 25, 2026, with deliveries expected in late May 2026. This merchandise expands the growing list of Kingdom Hearts-themed items from companies outside of Square Enix.
Sorry never-ending backlog, these record-low PS5 game savings are too good to ignore
Best Buy is offering record-low prices on several PlayStation 5 games, including Dragon Quest VII and Alan Wake 2. The article highlights these deals as too good to pass up for players looking to expand their physical game collection.
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Now Available on Mobile; Launch Bonuses Detailed, Soundtrack Launching Today
Square Enix has launched Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia, a 3v3 team-based boss battle game, on iOS and Android. The game features fully voiced story content and offers limited-time pre-registration login bonuses for new players. Additionally, the original soundtrack, featuring new arrangements and classic tracks, is available today.
PREPARE FOR BATTLE - DISSIDIA DUELLUM FINAL FANTASY NOW AVAILABLE ON IOS AND ANDROID
SQUARE ENIX has released Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia for iOS and Android devices, featuring 3v3 team boss battles with iconic Final Fantasy characters. To celebrate the launch, players can participate in limited-time login bonus events and claim exclusive rewards, including draw tickets and character unlocks. A new web shop has also opened, offering discounted MogPay Points.
If You're Playing Final Fantasy Games on PS5, There's a Good Chance You're Old
Data suggests that the Final Fantasy franchise, particularly titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, has an aging player base, with a significant majority of players over 30. Director Naoki Yoshida believes long gaps between releases have hindered attracting younger players. The article questions Square Enix's strategy and suggests a radical reinvention, similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, might be needed to revitalize the series for modern audiences.
Dragon Quest the DIVE Exhibition Announced for 40th Anniversary, Featuring VR Ride
Square Enix and Tohokushinsha Film Corporation have announced "Dragon Quest the DIVE -Into an Unseen Adventure-", a 40th-anniversary exhibition in Tokyo running from July 17 to September 6, 2026. The event will feature a "Dragon Quest VR RIDE" using Meta Quest 3 and a motion seat, allowing participants to ride a Great Sabrecat and engage in battles. The exhibition will also include interactive exhibits and original merchandise.
Man creates £4,500 gaming rig in his truck to play driving games when in traffic
A gamer named ZanaZamora has installed a custom £4,500 ($6,000) gaming rig in their truck's passenger seat to play simulation racing games like Le Mans Ultimate and iRacing while stuck in traffic. The setup includes a large racing wheel and monitor, with the user highlighting the rewarding nature of sim racing and their competitive achievements. The article also touches on other instances of in-car gaming, such as Tesla's built-in arcade and Honda's partnership with Sony for PlayStation Remote Play in future models.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Complete Guide Pre-Orders Live in Japan
Square Enix has announced that pre-orders are live in Japan for the official complete guide to the upcoming HD-2D action JRPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. The 240-page guide, priced at ¥2,640, will include gameplay details, weapon enhancement tips, boss strategies, area maps, and a developer interview. Shipments are scheduled to coincide with the game's release on June 18, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Final Fantasy’s Age Problem: Most Rebirth Players Over 30, Data Shows
New data indicates that 77% of US players for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are over 30, raising concerns for Square Enix about the JRPG series' appeal to younger audiences. The article explores potential reasons for this demographic trend, including storytelling conventions, accessibility, and the generational gap in gaming preferences, while questioning how the franchise can remain relevant to new players.
DISSIDIA DUELLUM FINAL FANTASY Preview – Familiar Heroes Reunite in Modern Tokyo!
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is a new 3v3 boss arena fighter from Square Enix that brings series icons to modern-day Tokyo. Players choose characters with distinct roles, such as Cloud Strife as a melee fighter or Terra Branford as a ranged attacker, and must accumulate Bravery by defeating smaller foes before challenging towering bosses in three-on-three battles. The game features a fully voiced Japanese story, an in-game social media app, and cel-shaded 3D graphics supervised by Tetsuya Nomura, and is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Impressions - Worth Giving A Chance
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is a new mobile MOBA title that pits two teams of three against a shared boss monster. Despite initial player exhaustion with another live service Final Fantasy mobile game, impressions from a closed beta suggest enjoyable moment-to-moment gameplay with a MOBA structure focused on building Bravery to damage the boss. The game features a gacha system for abilities and characters, with controls designed for mobile screens, and is available on iOS and Android.
Dissidia Duellum Takes Final Fantasy To The Streets
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, a new 3v3 boss battle arena mobile game from Square Enix, has launched worldwide. Set in a stylized Tokyo, the game features characters from across the Final Fantasy series in both classic and covert outfits. While the core gameplay loop involves capturing points and defeating bosses, the game also offers solo challenges and a story mode unlocked through the Season Pass. The developers have incorporated feedback from a beta, adding controller support and balancing adjustments, though the gacha system for unique skills may be a point of contention for players.
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Is Fine But It Has An Uphill Battle To Success | Console Creatures
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is a mobile game that retains the core mechanics of the series but heavily relies on gacha elements, which may hinder its long-term success. While featuring characters from various Final Fantasy titles in modern settings and modern clothing, the gameplay loop of battling enemies and collecting resources through gacha pulls may not appeal to all players.
The 10 best GTA clones to play while you wait for GTA 6
This article lists ten "GTA clone" games that players can enjoy while waiting for the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. It highlights various titles from different eras and platforms, discussing their similarities and differences to the Grand Theft Auto series.
Square Enix Pop-Up Store Appears in Narita Airport
Square Enix is opening a limited-time pop-up store in Terminal 2 of Narita Airport from April 3 to September 27, 2026. The store will feature merchandise from popular franchises including Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and NieR, with special pilot-themed designs.
FFVII Ever Crisis Dirge of Cerberus Chapter 2 Features Nero
Square Enix announced that the Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII storyline will continue in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis with a second chapter event starting March 25, 2026. The event will feature Nero the Sable as a boss and covers later chapters of the original PlayStation 2 game. Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is available on PC and mobile devices.
Square Enix partners with Google for new Slime AI chatbot in Dragon Quest
Square Enix is partnering with Google to integrate its Gemini AI into the Japanese-exclusive MMORPG Dragon Quest 10. The AI companion, named 'Chatty Slimey', will generate text and voice responses, and can initiate conversations based on in-game events. Meanwhile, Capcom has stated it will not use AI-generated assets in its games but will leverage AI for development efficiency.
After all that furore over Nvidia's AI-powered DLSS 5 makeover of Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom promises gen-AI assets won't be part of its games any time soon
Capcom has stated it will not implement generative AI-created assets into its games, though it will use other AI tools to improve development efficiency. The company plans to explore generative AI for idea generation in collaboration with Google. This stance comes after controversy surrounding Nvidia's AI upscaling in Resident Evil 4 and similar issues with Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert.
77% of US Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth players were 30 or older, analyst says, as Square Enix fights to get young people to…
An analysis of player demographics for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in the US reveals that 77% of players are aged 30 or older, with 62% being 35 or older, according to Circana's Mat Piscatella. This trend, noted by Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida, suggests the Final Fantasy series may be struggling to attract younger players due to long gaps between releases and evolving player preferences.
Square Enix plans to add Google gen AI to Dragon Quest 10 so a chatbot called "Oshaberi Slimey" can call your…
Square Enix is collaborating with Google to integrate generative AI, specifically the Gemini model, into its MMO Dragon Quest 10. This will introduce a chatbot companion named "Oshaberi Slimey" that can interact with players using AI-generated text and voice. The move has been met with some fan backlash, with some players expressing disappointment with the implementation of AI in games.
