Kingdom Hearts Collection I~III
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Nintendo pre-order updates – September 13, 2026 – Nintendo Direct games galore
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order across various retailers in the United States, Canada, and the UK for the week of September 13, 2026. It details upcoming game releases, amiibo figures, and books with their respective release dates and retail availability.
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.
Nintendo pre-order updates – September 6, 2026 – Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Fate/Extra Record, Art of Splatoon 3, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order as of the week of September 6, 2026, across various regions including the United States, Canada, and the UK. It details upcoming game releases, amiibo figures, and books, along with their respective release dates and retailers.
Square Enix reveals TGS 2026 lineup
Square Enix has revealed its lineup for the 2026 Tokyo Game Show, featuring titles from the Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts franchises. Playable demos will be available for Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Final Fantasy Resonance, with Dragon Quest VII Reimagined also playable. Kingdom Hearts IV will be present but not playable.
Square Enix Confirms Tokyo Game Show 2026 Lineup Includes Final Fantasy 7 Revelation
Square Enix has revealed its lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2026, featuring playable demos for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation and other titles. The event will also showcase Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. Other companies like Bandai Namco and Capcom have also announced their TGS 2026 plans, with the event set to be the largest iteration yet.
Nintendo pre-order updates – August 16, 2026 – Minecraft Dungeons 2, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of video game pre-order updates for the week of August 16, 2026, across various regions including the United States, Canada, and the UK. It details upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch and the unreleased Switch 2, covering a wide range of titles and their respective release dates and retailers.
Kingdom Hearts 4's first new world is inspired by Pixar's Coco
Square Enix confirmed that the first new world in Kingdom Hearts 4 will be inspired by Pixar's Coco, featuring characters like Miguel and Héctor. The trailer showcased Sora teaming up with them in the Land of the Dead. Square Enix also denied claims of using AI-generated content for the Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 promotion, stating the assets were created by their development team.
Kingdom Hearts 4 finally has a release window, if not quite a firm release date
Kingdom Hearts 4 is slated for a late 2027 release window, as announced at Disney's D23 2026 showcase. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, kicking off the new Lost Master Arc. Square Enix also denied claims that AI was used for assets in the Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3, stating human error was responsible for issues.
Nintendo pre-order updates – August 9, 2026 – Attack on Titan 3, The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, more
Nintendo has provided pre-order updates for the week of August 9, 2026, detailing upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch and the unreleased Switch 2. The list includes a wide variety of games across different genres, with many titles scheduled for release in late 2026 and some extending into 2027.
Square Enix responds to Kingdom Hearts Collection AI controversy two months after players called it out
Square Enix has responded to accusations that AI-generated art was used in promotional material for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3. The company stated that the assets were created by their development team without generative AI, and that issues stemmed from human error. Updated artwork has been implemented to address player feedback.
Exclusive: Disney Insists That Cursed Kingdom Hearts Art Was Not AI-Generated
Square Enix and Disney have clarified that the key art for the upcoming Nintendo Switch release of The Kingdom Hearts Collection was not generated using AI, despite fan accusations. The companies stated that the visual discrepancies, such as Donald Duck's finger count and warped details, were due to human error by the development team. Updated assets have been implemented to correct some of these issues.
At 117GB, Final Fantasy 14 is about to be the biggest game on Switch 2, beating Square Enix's previous monster RPG…
Final Fantasy 14 will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 with a substantial 117.2GB file size, consuming nearly half of the console's 256GB storage. This makes it the largest single game file on the platform, surpassing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The large size is attributed to the MMORPG's base game and five major expansions.
Nintendo pre-order updates – July 26, 2026 – LEGO Donkey Kong arcade, Hasbro Zelda toys, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of video game and merchandise pre-order updates for the week of July 26, 2026, across various retailers in the United States, Canada, and the UK. It details upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, including games like Elden Ring, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2, as well as amiibo and Hasbro Zelda toys.
Nintendo pre-order updates – July 19, 2026 – Cult of the Lamb Collector’s Edition, Tormented Souls 2, Observer, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of video game pre-order updates for the week of July 19, 2026, across various retailers and regions including the United States, Canada, and the UK. It details upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, covering a wide range of titles from major franchises to indie games, along with amiibo and book releases.
Nintendo pre-order updates – July 12, 2026 – Avatar Legends, Dragon’s Dogma, The Crew Motorfest, Unbeatable, more
Nintendo has provided updates on pre-order availability for various games across multiple regions, including the United States, Canada, and the UK. Titles such as Splatoon Raiders, Elden Ring, and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 are listed with their respective release dates and retailers. The article also details upcoming amiibo releases and book pre-orders related to games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Nintendo pre-order updates – July 5, 2026 – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Chef Kawasaki amiibo, more
Nintendo has released its latest pre-order updates for July 5, 2026, featuring a variety of games and amiibo across multiple regions. Notable new releases include The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and the Chef Kawasaki amiibo. The list details upcoming titles for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, with release dates and available retailers.
Kingdom Hearts Collection Switch 2 Local Box Art Reportedly Updated
Square Enix has reportedly updated the box art for the physical Nintendo Switch 2 release of the Kingdom Hearts Collection, addressing concerns about alleged AI usage. The new artwork mirrors the Japanese version, featuring clouds instead of buildings and repositioned characters, with the game set to launch on October 8, 2026.
Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] Nintendo Switch 2 boxart replaced following AI usage accusations
Square Enix has updated the boxart for Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 on Nintendo Switch following accusations that the original artwork was created using AI. Series creator Tetsuya Nomura's original art was reportedly modified by AI, leading to inconsistencies. The collection, along with other Kingdom Hearts titles, is set to release on October 8, 2026.
Square Enix silently replaces Kingdom Hearts Collection box-art
Square Enix has quietly updated the box art for the Nintendo Switch version of Kingdom Hearts Collection following player complaints about the use of AI. The new artwork removes buildings and clouds, and has been sent to retailers to update their listings.
Kingdom Hearts Collection cover art quietly changes following accusations of AI generation
Following accusations of Square Enix using AI-assisted art for the Kingdom Hearts Collection cover, retailers have begun swapping out the original artwork for the Japanese version. The company has not publicly addressed the allegations but appears to be quietly replacing the controversial cover art on its storefronts and with select retailers.
