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TennoCon 2026: Running down the big reveals for Warframe and Soulframe at today’s TennoLive
TennoCon 2026 featured major reveals for Warframe and Soulframe, including new mounts, bosses, and Fables for Soulframe, and Heirloom Mesa, new Prime weapons, and a collaboration with Fortnite for Warframe. Future updates include the 'Iceblade of Narin' expansion for Warframe, introducing a new Warframe, locations like Tau, and a Chimera Warframe named Brysko voiced by Matthew Mercer.
Gather Your Party and Venture Forth to D&D Tower at Gen Con 2026
Wizards of the Coast will host a Dungeons & Dragons Tower event at Gen Con 2026 from July 30 to August 2 in Indianapolis. The multi-day celebration will feature live actual plays, panels with prominent TTRPG personalities like Matt Mercer and Jasmine Bhullar, and discussions on game design and worldbuilding.
WATER-BENDING ADVENTURE RPG FADING ECHO LAUNCHING JULY 21 ON PC
Fading Echo, an elemental action-adventure RPG from New Tales and Emeteria, is set to launch on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on July 21, 2026, for $19.99. The game features a protagonist who can manipulate water in various states and boasts a cast of notable English voice actors. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are planned for release later in the year.
There's no such thing as the Matt Mercer Effect
This article argues against the concept of 'the Matt Mercer effect,' which suggests that actual-play series like Critical Role set unrealistically high expectations for new tabletop roleplaying game players. The author contends that issues with player expectations and game mastering predate these series and are often rooted in a lack of proper 'session zero' discussions rather than the influence of professional voice actors.
Date Everything "Self Care Update" Brings Some Bliss To Switch Today
Team17 and Sassy Chap Games have released the 'Self Care Update' for the dating sim Date Everything on Nintendo Switch. This update addresses community feedback, introducing features like player pronoun changes, a clearer HUD for screenshots, and adjustments based on player sensitivity feedback. The game allows players to date various entities, with voice acting from notable talents like Troy Baker and Matt Mercer.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: Everything you need to know about the conclusion to the FF7 Remake series
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the third and final part of the Remake series, was revealed at Summer Game Fest Live 2026 and is set to launch in Spring 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The game will conclude Cloud Strife's journey as they race against Sephiroth to prevent a world-ending meteor, featuring an explorable open world and a refined hybrid battle system.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Wants Minigames To Feel Like A Choice Again
Square Enix is rethinking how minigames will be implemented in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, aiming to make them feel more like an optional choice for players. Unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, where minigames were often mandatory for progression or character bonding, Revelation will tie them more towards character customization rewards. Series director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that while minigames will return, their necessity for character growth will be lessened, allowing players to engage with them based on their preference for customization or combat.
FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION ANNOUNCED — EXPERIENCE THE JOURNEY’S END IN SPRING 2027
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the conclusion to the Final Fantasy VII Remake saga, set for a Spring 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game will feature a fully explorable world via the Highwind airship and a hybrid combat system. Save data from previous titles will unlock in-game bonuses.
FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION ANNOUNCED — EXPERIENCE THE JOURNEY’S END IN SPRING 2027
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the conclusion to the Final Fantasy VII Remake saga, will launch in Spring 2027 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game will feature a fully explorable world via the Highwind airship and a hybrid battle system with new playable characters and abilities. Save data from previous entries will unlock special bonuses.
The 6 biggest surprises at Summer Game Fest 2026, from a new Resident Evil game to Final Fantasy 7 Revelation
Summer Game Fest 2026 featured numerous major announcements, including the remake of Resident Evil Veronica for 2027 and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation launching simultaneously on all platforms in spring 2027. Other reveals included Alien Isolation 2, Star Wars Zero Company set for August 2026, The Wolf Among Us 2 in 2027, and Guild Wars 3, a prequel launching on PS5 and PC with a closed beta this year.
SGF 2026: Final Fantasy VII Revelation Concludes The Remake Trilogy Next Spring
Final Fantasy VII Revelations, the conclusion to the remake trilogy, is set to launch in spring 2027 for PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. The game will feature the iconic airship Highwind and introduce new playable characters Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind. Additionally, Tifa Lockhart will be added to the Street Fighter 6 roster in early 2027.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation let's you jump out of an airship Fortnite style
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final installment in the remake trilogy, set for a Spring 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The game will feature playable characters Vincent Valentine and Cid, and allow free exploration via the Highwind airship with parachute drops for quick landings.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is the end of the remake trilogy and will launch on PC next year
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the third and final entry in the remake trilogy, will launch in spring 2027 for PC via Epic Games Store and Steam. The game will feature playable characters Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind, the Highwind airship for world traversal, and new gameplay systems. Director Naoki Hamaguchi and voice actor Matt Mercer were present for the reveal during Summer Game Fest.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation brings the JRPG remake trilogy to a close in 2027, and yes, it's "launching…
Square Enix has revealed Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the third and final installment in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, set for a spring 2027 release. The game will launch simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring new areas and an apparent job system.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the final installment in the Final Fantasy VII Remake saga, has been announced for simultaneous release in Spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game will feature a vast explorable world aboard the Highwind airship and introduce new playable characters Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind, alongside a new combat system called Fits.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of game announcements, including Resident Evil: Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, and a new Cuphead game. Fumito Ueda's GenAtlas, a new Mortal Shell sequel, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin were also revealed. The event also featured updates and release dates for titles like Stranger Than Heaven, Palworld, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation, with a surprise appearance by Tifa in Street Fighter 6.
Avantris Entertainment's Neon Odyssey Kickstarter Becomes Most Successful TTRPG Project On Platform
Avantris Entertainment's Neon Odyssey Kickstarter campaign concluded as the most successful TTRPG project on the platform, raising over $16 million. The campaign aimed to produce three hardcover books for a sci-fi space opera fantasy world based on Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e. The company also announced the hiring of Todd Kenreck as Director of Media.
MomoCon 2026 Gathers More Than 67,000 Anime, Pop Culture Fans Over Memorial Day Weekend
MomoCon, a major celebration of gaming and anime in the Southeast United States, has set a new attendance record with 67,277 fans at its 2026 event. The convention featured the North American debut of Wonder Festival and hosted notable guests like Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada and members of Critical Role. MomoCon 2027 is scheduled for May 27-30.
Critical Role Celebrates Daggerheart One-Year Anniversary with New Actual Play, Age of Umbra: Sallowlands
Critical Role is celebrating the one-year anniversary of their tabletop RPG, Daggerheart, with a new actual play series titled Age of Umbra: Sallowlands. The six-part miniseries, set in the dark fantasy world of the Halcyon Domain, will be streamed weekly starting July 9th and features a cast including Matt Mercer, Marisha Ray, Jennifer English, Abubakar Salim, Vico Ortiz, and Zachary Renauldo. Darrington Press is also releasing commemorative events and an expansion for Daggerheart.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Launches This September
GungHo Online Entertainment America announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC, a remake titled Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, will launch on September 17, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The game continues Estelle's story with updated visuals, reorchestrated music, and full English and Japanese voice acting, featuring a new cast alongside returning actors.
