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Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for North America.- We actually bought the Jollibee x FFXIV collab food, and it was delishJollibee, a Filipino fast-food chain, has collaborated with Final Fantasy XIV in the U.S. and Canada, offering special meals that include in-game "eat chicken" emotes and exclusive merchandise. The author reviewed the food, highlighting the chicken and a unique Blue Raspberry Aether drink, while noting the collaboration is unavailable in the Philippines.
Jessie Ware announces Superbloom tour — MP3s & NPCsJessie Ware has announced "The Superbloom Tour" in support of their upcoming album Superbloom, which is set to be released on April 17. The tour will feature dates across North America, Europe, and the U.K., with pre-sale tickets available on April 21 and general public sales on April 23. Ware described the tour as a celebration filled with dancing, theatre, and singing.
Licca-chan Frieren, Kuromi, and My Melody Dolls Appear in USTakara Tomy is releasing Licca-chan dolls, previously exclusive to Japan, in North America starting March 2026. The lineup includes dolls based on Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Detective Conan, and Sanrio characters like Kuromi and My Melody. These dolls will be available at retailers such as Hot Topic and Box Lunch, with prices varying by style.