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'This world means so much to us': Overwatch's game director celebrates its 10 year anniversary by mapping…
Overwatch game director Aaron Keller celebrated the game's 10-year anniversary by sharing insights into its development journey, which began in 2013 after the cancellation of Project Titan. Keller highlighted how early concepts and character designs, like Cole Cassidy, evolved from scrapped projects into the final game. He expressed gratitude to the community and hopes for another decade of Overwatch.
DRAGON QUEST XII: BEYOND DREAMS REVEALED AS DRAGON QUEST CELEBRATES ITS 40th ANNIVERSARY
SQUARE ENIX celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series with multiple announcements. Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams has entered development under a new structure, and Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is coming to multiple platforms. Additionally, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is set for release on Nintendo Switch 2, and in-game events are planned for Dragon Quest Smash/Grow.
I morgon blir det jubileumsstream för The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine
CD Projekt Red is hosting a livestream tomorrow to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine. Players are hoping this event will also be used to announce a rumored new DLC for The Witcher 3, which some analysts predict will serve as a bridge to The Witcher 4.
The Witcher 3 Stream This Week Has Players Demanding New DLC
Players are expressing a strong desire for new downloadable content for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt following a recent anniversary stream for the Blood and Wine expansion. Despite CD Projekt Red's previous statements that Blood and Wine concluded Geralt's story, fans are hopeful for new content, with rumors circulating about DLC that could bridge the gap between The Witcher 3 and the upcoming The Witcher 4.
CD Projekt Announces Official The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Special Anniversary Stream as DLC Rumors Swirl
CD Projekt has announced an official anniversary stream for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's expansion, Blood and Wine. This announcement has fueled speculation among fans that the studio might tease new downloadable content for the game.
Rumour: Dragon Quest Has Multiple Major Reveals Lined Up for Its Big Day This Week
Rumors suggest that Square Enix has multiple major reveals planned for Dragon Quest Day on May 27th, coinciding with the franchise's 40th anniversary. Unlisted videos on YouTube hint at potential announcements, including the re-reveal of Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate and possible remakes or remasters of Dragon Quest 8 and Dragon Quest 7.
Kingdom manga stretching across 300 meters obtains World Record
Guinness World Records has certified the longest continuous outdoor display of manga pages, featuring 16,290 pages from all 78 volumes of the manga Kingdom, sprawled over 300 meters in Saga, Japan. This event celebrated the 20th anniversary of the manga, created by local author Yasuhisa Hara, and also included the temporary renaming of Saga Airport to Saga Kingdom Airport.
Yu-Gi-Oh Manga 30th Anniversary Music Video Features ‘Overlap’
Shueisha has released a music video for the song 'Overlap' to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga, which will occur in September 2026. The video features iconic characters and monsters from the original manga storyline. Konami, which handles the card game, and Viz Media, which handles the manga outside Japan, are also involved in anniversary projects.
PiXEL announces 10th anniversary game The Adventure of Noce
PiXEL has announced The Adventure of Noce, a game created to commemorate its 10th anniversary. Further details about the game are expected to be released soon.
Terraria developer confirms cross-play is coming and teases 15th anniversary collector's items
Re-Logic has confirmed that Terraria will receive cross-play functionality. The developer also teased special collector's items to celebrate the game's 15th anniversary, during which it has sold 70 million copies.
Anniversary: Super Mario First Went 'New' 20 Years Ago On The DS
New Super Mario Bros. launched 20 years ago on the Nintendo DS, marking the first new 2D side-scrolling Mario platformer in years and revitalizing the classic formula. The game introduced new power-ups and movement abilities, and offered wireless multiplayer. It became the best-selling Nintendo DS game of all time, selling over 30 million units.
Gundam 50th Anniversary Project “A Boy With Gundam” Prologue Movie Shared
As part of the lead-up to the Gundam 50th Anniversary in 2029, Bandai Namco and Sunrise have released a nearly six-minute anime prologue movie titled "A Boy With Gundam." The tribute features a cameo from Amuro Ray and is set in the real world, showcasing people's enduring love for the series, inspired by exhibits like the Moving Gundam.
Gundam 50th Anniversary Project “A Boy With Gundam” Prologue Movie Shared
As part of the lead-up to the Gundam 50th Anniversary in 2029, Bandai Namco and Sunrise have released a nearly six-minute anime prologue movie titled "A Boy With Gundam." The tribute features a cameo from Amuro Ray and is set in the real world, showcasing people's enduring love for the series, inspired by exhibits like the Moving Gundam.
LEGO Returns To The Lord of the Rings With A Huge Minas Tirith for the 25th Anniversary
LEGO Icons has unveiled The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith – 25th Anniversary Legacy Collection, a massive 8,278-piece display model celebrating 25 years of Middle-earth in LEGO form. The set features a hybrid-scale design with microscale and minifigure-scale interior scenes, and includes 10 minifigures. It will be available from June 4th, 2026, with early access for LEGO Insiders on June 1st.
Tokyo Game Show Teases A Big Announcement For May 12th
The official X account for the Tokyo Game Show has shared a cryptic image teasing a significant announcement scheduled for May 12th. While speculation is rampant, many fans hope for a reveal of Kingdom Hearts 4, potentially tied to the franchise's upcoming anniversary. The exact nature of the announcement remains unknown until the official reveal by Square Enix.
Free Uncharted 4 Theme and Avatars Adventure to PS5, But You'll Need These Codes
In celebration of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End's 10th anniversary, Naughty Dog is offering free digital content for PlayStation 5 users. This includes a set of four PSN avatars based on in-game treasures, with region-specific codes available, and an animated PS5 background featuring the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection art, which will be released later this month. The article also includes a message from Nolan North, the voice actor for Nathan Drake.
A YEAR OF SPRINGS celebrates its fifth anniversary with a new fan pack
The visual novel trilogy A YEAR OF SPRINGS is celebrating its fifth anniversary with the release of a new fan pack on May 11th. Developed by indie studio npckc, the fan pack includes an art book, digital stickers, wallpapers, and an exclusive thank-you art message.
Yuji Horii reveals Dragon Quest stream for 40th anniversary with next big game reveal
Yuji Horii announced that Square Enix will hold a special livestream on May 27th to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest franchise and reveal the next main installment. The stream will also feature other content, potentially including a Nintendo Switch version of Dragon Quest XI S.
Next Dragon Quest and more to be announced this month
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii announced that Square Enix will hold a live stream on May 27, 2026, to reveal the next Dragon Quest title and other related news. The announcement coincides with the franchise's 40th anniversary. While Dragon Quest 12 was not explicitly confirmed, the possibility of new titles or remakes, including a potential Dragon Quest 11 S release on Nintendo Switch 2, was teased.
Rumour: New Sonic Central broadcast apparently set for June
A rumor suggests that SEGA is planning a Sonic Central broadcast in June to celebrate the franchise's 35th anniversary, potentially featuring game announcements and collaborations. SEGA has not officially confirmed this event, and previous reports indicated no Sonic Central broadcast was planned for June 2024.
