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Heaven Crawler Revealed: Atmospheric Roguelite Blends Zelda and NieR Influences With a Story About GriefIndependent developer Carbon Machina has unveiled Heaven Crawler, an atmospheric action-adventure roguelite inspired by The Legend of Zelda and NieR. The game features isometric dungeon crawling, RPG progression, and a narrative focused on grief and loss, set within a mysterious tower. A Kickstarter campaign is planned for September, with a wishlist option available on Steam.
Japanese gamers vote on most influential game and series, favorite character, favorite developer, moreFamitsu magazine's 40th-anniversary survey of over 5,000 Japanese gamers revealed Nintendo as the favorite developer and Mario as the favorite character. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was highly recommended, while Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series dominated influence and sequel requests. Masahiro Sakurai was named favorite creator.- Atmospheric Roguelite Heaven Crawler RevealedCarbon Machina and Critical Slash have revealed their new atmospheric roguelite game, Heaven Crawler. The game draws inspiration from titles such as The Legend of Zelda, NieR, and the works of Fumito Ueda.
- Game Crossovers and CollaborationsThe article highlights various gaming crossovers and collaborations, including a NieR Orchestra Concert trailer with a US tour announced, a collaboration between Happy Lemon and Arknights: Endfield, and a Bob Ross Games launch within Fortnite. It also briefly mentions new stars.
Chrono Trigger Chrono and Marle Form-ism Figures Set for SeptemberSquare Enix has announced a Japanese release date of September 16, 2026, for their Chrono Trigger Form-ism figures featuring Chrono and Marle. These static figures, standing approximately six and a half inches tall, will cost 8,800 yen in Japan and are expected to be available worldwide later. The article also mentions similar figures released for Kingdom Hearts, NieR, and Atlus titles.- NieR 15th Anniversary Video Recaps Series History and PerformancesSquare Enix released a video celebrating the 15th anniversary of the NieR series, recapping key events from its mainline titles and mobile game NieR Re[in]carnation, alongside select live performances. The video does not contain new series information but highlights the franchise's history. NieR: Automata has sold ten million units worldwide, and the NieR Replicant remake has sold two million units.
- NieR series 15th anniversary trailerSquare Enix has released a trailer celebrating the 15th anniversary of the NieR series. The trailer was initially shown at a special anniversary event.
NieR series 15th anniversary video releasedSquare Enix has released a video celebrating the 15th anniversary of the NieR series. The video is a reupload from a 2025 event and does not contain new information, though the publisher recently teased that NieR: Automata will continue. The original NieR launched in 2010, spawning a franchise that includes sequels, remakes, and an anime.
Orchestral Soundtracks 2026 Spring Concert Coming to San Diego May 23The Orchestral Soundtracks 2026 Spring Concert will be held on May 23 in San Diego, featuring music from games like Final Fantasy, NieR, and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. The event, partnering with Scarlet Moon Records, will also showcase music from anime and Hoyoverse titles. Tickets are available via the official website.
April Fools' Day 2026 Gaming RoundupGaming studios participated in April Fools' Day 2026 with various humorous announcements and fake game reveals. Notable entries include Pathea Games' 'My Time Restaurant', Square Enix's 'NieR Cosmic Horror', and CD Projekt Red's 'Project R.O.A.C.H.' which lets players control Geralt's horse Roach. Other pranks involved a 'Warhammer 40k' musical and 'Parkitect' becoming 'Frogitect'.- NieR fans get a glimpse of hope with new game teaserSquare Enix has released a teaser for a new project in the NieR franchise, potentially titled NieR: Cosmic Horror, featuring the character Emil and a Xenomorph-like figure. The announcement was made on April 1st, leading to uncertainty about whether it is a genuine teaser or an April Fools' joke. This would be the first mainline NieR entry since NieR: Automata in 2017.
Square Enix Pop-Up Store Appears in Narita AirportSquare 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.- Good Children Say Grace Is a Manga-Inspired Psychological Horror About Hunger and Possession, Demo Set forGood Children Say Grace, a psychological horror adventure game inspired by manga, will release a playable demo on PC via Steam on April 2, 2026, with an Early Access launch to follow. The game features a narrative focused on family, hunger, and possession, with contributions from Japanese creatives like voice actress Kaori Shimizu and composer Norihiko Hibino. Development is led by a small team with mentorship from Metro series developers, and the game will feature a nonlinear, branching story with multiple endings.