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Amazon Big Spring Sale Nintendo Switch deals live: all the biggest savings across games and accessories
Amazon's Big Spring Sale features significant discounts on Nintendo Switch games and accessories. Deals include record-low prices on third-party titles like Octopath Traveler and Dragon Quest VII, as well as accessories such as the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 controller and Belkin Charging Case.
Metacritic Names Top Game Publishers of 2025 With Square Enix Leading
Metacritic has released its annual ranking of top game publishers for 2025, based on the critical reception of their released titles. Square Enix secured the number one spot, driven by strong performances from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and other titles. Capcom and Gamirror Games followed in second and third place, respectively, with Microsoft rounding out the top five.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Review – An Appreciation of the Past — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a faithful remake that preserves the original JRPG's charm and art style while adding modern quality-of-life features. The game features a turn-based combat system with an overhauled vocation system and a narrative focused on restoring lost islands through time travel. While the music may not resonate with everyone, the remake is a solid entry point for newcomers to the JRPG genre.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you ask Yoshi-P, kids don't care about Final Fantasy anymore because they're taking too long to come out
Naoki Yoshida, producer of Final Fantasy 14, acknowledges that younger generations may not be as engaged with the Final Fantasy series due to long release intervals between titles. He hopes Dissidia Duellum can help foster community and brand awareness, contrasting the series' pace with the more frequent releases of games like Genshin Impact. The article also notes the significant gaps between recent main Final Fantasy entries.
The Best Deals Today: Castlevania Blu-ray Box Set, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, LEGO Project Hail Mary, and More - IGN
This article highlights several deals on gaming-related merchandise, including the complete Castlevania Blu-ray series for $108, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter for Nintendo Switch at $49.99, and the Project Hail Mary LEGO set. It also features discounts on Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined for PlayStation 5, and Octopath Traveler, alongside the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 for $24.99.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Takes Dynasty Warriors to New Battlefields
This opinion piece discusses how the Dynasty Warriors franchise, despite its repetitive core gameplay, found new life through collaborations, particularly with Nintendo's Hyrule Warriors and its sequel, Age of Calamity. These titles successfully blended the hack-and-slash formula with deeper RPG elements and compelling narratives, revitalizing the genre and expanding beloved IPs like The Legend of Zelda.
DRAGON QUEST SMASH/GROW, THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE DRAGON QUEST SERIES, BEGINS PRE-REGISTRATION TODAY, MARCH 17, 2026!
Square Enix has launched pre-registration for Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, a new roguelite RPG for smartphones, on the App Store and Google Play. Players who pre-register will receive in-game rewards. The announcement was accompanied by a new promotional video narrated by Toshio Furukawa.
Square Enix games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch now on sale, including Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Square Enix has launched a sale on its games for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Titles such as Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, various Dragon Quest entries, Final Fantasy, and Octopath Traveler are available at discounted prices.
The Dark Prince’ iOS Review – Much Better Than Switch, but Lacking in Two Ways – TouchArcade
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince offers a significantly improved experience on iOS, Android, and PC compared to its Nintendo Switch release, primarily due to its lower price point and inclusion of all paid DLC. While the mobile version omits real-time online multiplayer and controller support, the enhanced performance, better visuals, and robust gameplay mechanics make it a compelling monster-collecting RPG. The Steam Deck version also provides a solid experience for those prioritizing controller input.
Have Gamers Become Too Comfortable With Sequels and Remakes?
The article discusses the increasing prevalence of sequels and remakes in the gaming industry, questioning if gamers have become too comfortable with familiar titles. While acknowledging that some sequels and remakes push innovation, the author notes a decline in the number of new intellectual properties being developed and risks taken by major publishers due to rising development costs and the desire for guaranteed audiences.
Japan’s best-selling games of February 2026 – Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined takes up three slots
Famitsu data reveals Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined was Japan's best-selling game in February 2026, occupying the top three retail slots. The game sold over 400,000 copies on Nintendo platforms alone. Mario titles also appeared in the sales charts.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined review – Tasteful Renewal
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined offers a respectful modernization of the classic JRPG, featuring a diorama-like art style, streamlined narrative, and updated gameplay systems. While retaining its deliberate pacing and core structure, the remake enhances accessibility with new tutorials and smoother navigation, making it more approachable for newcomers and fans alike. The game preserves Akira Toriyama's iconic art style and Koichi Sugiyama's classic compositions, delivering a rewarding adventure.
BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD REMASTER AVAILABLE NOW ON PC AND XBOX
SQUARE ENIX has released BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster on PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on PC. The game is also compatible with the ROG Xbox Ally and Steam Deck. A 20% launch discount is available on Steam and Xbox platforms.
Square Enix Joins Tezos Blockchain as Validator, Signaling a Deeper Commitment to Web3 Gaming
Global video game publisher Square Enix has become a validator on the Tezos blockchain network, actively verifying transactions and enhancing network security. This move signifies Square Enix's deepening commitment to Web3 gaming innovation and blockchain technology adoption, following previous investments and IP sales to focus on this area.
Everything starts sounding simpler”: Dragon Quest creator on translating Japanese into English
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and Paranormasight director Takanari Ishiyama discussed the challenges of localizing Japanese games into English. They highlighted how nuances in Japanese pronouns and speech can be lost in translation, leading to simpler dialogue in English. Voice acting is seen as a way to partially mitigate this loss of flavor.
