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Daily Video Game Deals Apr 13 – Borderlands 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Lost Records – Bloom & Rage, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora From the Ashes Edition, Into the Restless Ruins & More
Daily video game deals for April 13th include discounts on Borderlands 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora From the Ashes Edition. These deals are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
Level-5's Snack World Remake Drops Nintendo Exclusivity, Coming to PS5
Level-5's roguelike dungeon crawler, Snack World, is dropping its Nintendo exclusivity and will be released on PlayStation 5. Originally launched on Nintendo 3DS and later Nintendo Switch, the game will feature enhanced graphics and refined gameplay, with a new mode allowing players to control the anime's protagonist, Chup. A release date for the PlayStation 5 version has not yet been announced.
One Of The Most Stunning-Looking Games Of The Year Launches In May
Radical Fish Games announced that its upcoming action-RPG, Alabaster Dawn, will launch in early access on PC on May 7. The game features a unique 2.5D art style combining pixel art with a 3D perspective, and will include dungeons, boss fights, an RPG system, and a cooking system. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Level-5 Vision 2026 Craftsmanship Stream To Air This Week | Console Creatures
Level-5 will host its Vision 2026 Craftsmanship showcase on April 10, 2026, featuring updates from President and CEO Akihiro Hino. The stream is expected to provide new information on upcoming titles such as Decapolice, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, Fantasy Life I, and Inazuma Eleven, with potential for remakes or sequels to older franchises.
Streamer Support, Mental Health Gaming, Final Fantasy for Good, and the UVW: Good in Gaming Vol. 3
This installment of Good in Gaming highlights various positive initiatives within the gaming community, including a mobile game called Finch that promotes mental health through habit tracking, a charity stream by Rashern for The Trevor Project that raised $1000, and the Final Fantasy V Four Job Fiesta which raises money for the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund. The article also touches on the ongoing efforts of the United Videogame Workers to advocate for better labor conditions and unionization within the game industry.
Dragon Quest Metal Slime Computer Mouse Returns With Bubble Slime
Square Enix and Taito are re-releasing the Dragon Quest Metal Slime computer mouse in Japan, this time accompanied by a Bubble Slime variant. These wired peripherals, shaped like the iconic monsters, will be available as arcade prizes in early April 2026. While previous versions have been available, international release details for these new variants remain unconfirmed.
Quiz – Spel och spelikoner som återuppstod
This quiz focuses on comebacks in the gaming world, highlighting games and characters that have made remarkable returns. It touches upon various titles and their resurrections, alongside discussions on recent gaming news and hardware.
Square Enix April 2026 Wallpapers Feature Dragon Quest Spring Art and Terra Branford
Square Enix has released its April 2026 calendar wallpapers featuring art from the Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy franchises. The Dragon Quest wallpaper showcases monsters enjoying cherry blossoms, while the Final Fantasy wallpaper by Yasuhi Hasegawa depicts Terra Branford from Final Fantasy VI. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is available on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Square Enix unveils new 40th Anniversary Dragon Quest figures, but there's one problem for US collectors
Square Enix is releasing six new gold-colored figures in its Metallic Monsters Gallery line to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Dragon Quest. Pre-orders are available on Square Enix's Japanese store, but the items do not currently ship to the US, leaving collectors to await third-party distribution. The figures include various slimes, the Dragonlord, and accessories, with prices ranging from approximately $16 to $63.
New RPG Maker Entry Announced with HD-2D Style Visual Shift
Gotcha Gotcha Games has announced RPG Maker WITH, a new iteration of the game development software. This installment introduces an HD-2D visual style and marks the first console RPG Maker title to allow online sharing of projects and custom assets. It will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
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.
