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Tekken 8 Fans Furious as Tifa Tipped for Street Fighter 6 Instead
Tekken 8 fans are reportedly upset as rumors suggest Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy 7 may be added to Street Fighter 6's roster instead of Tekken 8. A leak indicates Tifa, along with Vega, Gouken, and Mike Haggar, could be part of Street Fighter 6's third season.
Rumour: Next Street Fighter 6 DLC includes Tifa, Vega, Haggar & Gouken
A rumor suggests that the next DLC characters for Street Fighter 6 will include Tifa from Final Fantasy VII, Vega, Haggar, and Gouken. The leak comes from the same source that accurately predicted previous character additions. However, caution is advised as Capcom has a history of releasing false information to identify internal leakers.
Rumor: Street Fighter 6 Year 4 DLC characters leak, includes big crossover
A rumor suggests that the Year 4 DLC for Street Fighter 6 will include Vega, Haggar, Gouken, and Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy 7. While the leaker has a history of accuracy, the information should be treated with caution as Capcom may release fake details. The current Year 3 DLC characters Alex, C. Viper, and Sagat have been released, with Ingrid expected in the spring.
Street Fighter 6’s Year 4 Characters to Include Final Fantasy 7’s Tifa Lockhart – Rumor
Rumors suggest that Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy 7, along with Vega, Hagar, and Gouken, will be part of Street Fighter 6's Year 4 character pass. This leak, corroborated by multiple sources, follows previous accurate predictions about character additions. Tifa Lockhart's inclusion would mark the first Final Fantasy character in a mainline Street Fighter game.
Square Enix's Ascend The Shinra Tower - Final Fantasy 7 Board Game Out In 2027 | Console Creatures
Square Enix has announced Ascend The Shinra Tower - Final Fantasy 7, a new cooperative board game set to release in January 2027. The game, which features original art overseen by Tetsuya Nomura, involves players working together to build Shinra Tower while facing challenges from characters like the Turks and Sephiroth. It can be played solo or with up to five players, with individual playthroughs lasting 15 to 30 minutes.
Here’s Why Fans Think FF7’s Tifa Is Coming To Street Fighter 6
Rumors suggest that Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII could be a guest character in Street Fighter 6's Year 4 Character Pass. This speculation stems from a Reddit post by a user who has accurately predicted previous DLC characters. The timing aligns with Final Fantasy VII's 30th anniversary and the upcoming Summer Game Fest.
RPG Auto-Battler Orc Incremental Revealed
Orc Incremental, an auto-battler and incremental game, has been revealed by Nice Ride and Playsaurus. Players build an orc army, set formations, and use cards to make their forces unstoppable. The game started as a small project and evolved into a full release, with pre-orders available on Steam. The article also briefly mentions other upcoming game releases and events, including AION 2, Enshrouded's content update, Kodansha House in LA, the Final Fantasy VII board game Ascend the Shinra Tower, the Rogue Trooper movie, and the Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe.
Next-Gen MMO AION 2 Launching This Year
NC's next-generation MMORPG, AION 2, is set to launch globally on PC this year, featuring a world significantly larger than its predecessor and accelerated combat mechanics. The game will be available on Steam and PURPLE. The article also briefly mentions updates for Enshrouded and pre-orders for a Final Fantasy VII board game.
Final Fantasy VII Board Game Ascend the Shinra Tower Launches in January 2027
Square Enix and Arclight have announced Ascend the Shinra Tower – Final Fantasy VII Board Game, a cooperative tabletop game based on Final Fantasy VII. The game, which features artwork supervised by Tetsuya Nomura, is set to launch in January 2027 and is available for pre-order. Players must work together to build and balance the tower while guiding Cloud to the eighth floor.
Kodansha House Coming to LA’s Little Tokyo Starting July 2
Kodansha is launching an immersive pop-up event called Kodansha House in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo from July 2-12, coinciding with Anime Expo. The event will feature guest appearances by creators of popular manga like Blue Lock and Witch Hat Atelier. Additionally, the article mentions several other gaming-related announcements including a Final Fantasy VII board game, a Rogue Trooper movie trailer, a Sonic the Hedgehog cafe, a Metal Slug anniversary project, and an Elden Ring film adaptation.
Ascend the Shinra Tower – Final Fantasy VII Board Game Pre-Orders Live
Square Enix has opened pre-orders for "Ascend the Shinra Tower – Final Fantasy VII Board Game," a cooperative balance board game inspired by Final Fantasy VII. The game is set to release in January 2027 and supports one to five players with an average playtime of fifteen to thirty minutes.
Final Fantasy VII Board Game Ascend the Shinra Tower Announced, Launches January 2027; Artwork Overseen by
Square Enix and Arclight have announced Ascend the Shinra Tower – Final Fantasy VII Board Game, a cooperative tabletop game set to launch in January 2027. The game challenges players to build Shinra Tower by stacking Floor Tiles while maintaining balance, with artwork overseen by original Final Fantasy VII designer Tetsuya Nomura.
SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES NEW FINAL FANTASY BOARD GAME ‘ASCEND THE SHINRA TOWER’
SQUARE ENIX has announced a new cooperative balance board game titled 'Ascend the Shinra Tower - FINAL FANTASY VII Board Game', set to release in January 2027. Co-developed with Arclight, Inc., the game is inspired by FINAL FANTASY VII and features new artwork supervised by Tetsuya Nomura. Players must work together to build and balance the unstable Shinra Tower while facing enemies.
PlayStation Vita: Our Love for a Dead Console
The PlayStation Vita, released in 2011, aimed to bring a home console experience to a handheld device with features like dual analog sticks and an OLED screen. Despite a strong library of JRPGs, fighting games, and indie titles, it struggled against mobile gaming and the Nintendo 3DS due to its high price and proprietary memory cards. However, the console gained a dedicated following through modding, enabling emulation, custom themes, and the use of standard Micro SD cards, preserving its legacy as a beloved handheld.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is "not an RPG", Ubisoft assure level-up haters in alleged leak that also spills the release date
Ubisoft has reportedly stated that Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced will not be an RPG, focusing instead on a solo, character-driven experience. Leaked information also suggests a July 9th, 2026 release date for the remake, indicating a departure from the RPG elements introduced in titles like Assassin's Creed Origins and Valhalla.
Final Fantasy VII Climb the Shinra Building Board Game Announced for November
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy VII Climb the Shinra Building, a new board game releasing November 6, 2026. Players build a tilting Shinra tower, aiming to reach the eighth floor without it collapsing. The game supports one to five players and features art supervised by Tetsuya Nomura.
Nintendo Switch Delists Final Fantasy VII & Tomb Raider Packs May 19th
Two special content packs for Final Fantasy VII and Tomb Raider will be delisted from the Nintendo Switch eShop on May 19th. Players can still claim these packs, which include the Midgar Special Pack and Tomb Raider Special Pack, even without owning the base games. This situation highlights growing concerns about digital preservation and the fragility of digital content in the gaming industry.
Japanese gamers reveal the top 10 JRPGs that make them cry the most
A survey of 4,700 Japanese gamers revealed the top 10 JRPGs most likely to evoke tears, with Final Fantasy 10 topping the list. The ranking predominantly features games from the 2000s, including titles like Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7, Persona 3, and several other Final Fantasy entries, highlighting the series' enduring emotional impact.
Review: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream (Switch) - BREAKING NEWS: Mii Life Is Still Bizarre, Hilarious, And A Bit Samey
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch offers a bizarre and hilarious life simulation experience with extensive Mii customization. While it improves upon its predecessor with more interactivity and creative options, the core gameplay loop can become repetitive after the initial novelty wears off. The game provides ample opportunities for laughter and creativity, but may not hold long-term engagement for all players.
Final Fantasy 7 modder is bringing the OG character designs to Final Fantasy Rebirth because "them polygons got…
A modder named Stepheroth is creating a project for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that aims to replace the modern character models with the original polygonal designs from Final Fantasy 7. While the mods are not yet released, work-in-progress videos show the original designs integrated into the newer game's environments.
