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Ufotable and Production IG Working on Tales of Character Illustrations
Ufotable and Production IG are collaborating on 188 character illustrations to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Tales of series. The project will begin with artwork from Tales of Phantasia and Tales of Xillia, with artists Akira Matsushima and Tokuyuki Matsutake confirmed to be involved. Separately, a Nintendo Switch version of Tales of Arise, including its DLC, is set to release on May 22, 2026.
US: Target celebrates Mario’s 40th Anniversary with special poster
Target is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. franchise with a special promotion, offering a double-sided poster to customers who purchase any Mario video game. Separately, a leaker claims Nintendo will release a New Super Mario Bros. Collection featuring titles from the Nintendo DS, Wii, and 3DS.
Best Buy Has A Neat Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary Game Case Up For Grabs (US)
US retailers Best Buy and Target are offering promotions tied to the Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary. Best Buy requires the purchase of two Mario games to receive a 24-game card case, while Target has a gift card and collectible case offer. These promotions are available while supplies last.
Best Buy reveals Super Mario 40th anniversary game case offer for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games
Best Buy is offering a special game case to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. when customers purchase two select Nintendo Switch games. Eligible titles include Mario Kart, Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. The offer is available while supplies last.
Tales 30th Anniversary Collaboration with ufotable and Production I.G Announced for 188 New Illustrations Across Mainline Titles
Animation studios ufotable and Production I.G have announced a collaboration for the Tales franchise's 30th anniversary, featuring 188 new illustrations across mainline titles. The first batch will showcase Tales of Phantasia and Tales of Xillia. ufotable also announced a concert for the tenth anniversary of the Tales of Zestiria anime adaptation.
Xbox FanFest Goes on Tour in 2026 for Xbox’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
Xbox is expanding its FanFest event into a global tour in 2026 to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The tour will visit multiple cities worldwide, including Los Angeles, Cologne, London, Mexico City, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto, with more locations to be announced. Each stop will offer unique in-person experiences for fans to connect with the Xbox community and developers.
TOMAK Save the Earth Regeneration Launches Free on Epic Games Store for Limited Time
Netmarble Monster has released the 2001 game TOMAK: Save the Earth Regeneration for free on the Epic Games Store for PC to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The game is a life-sim where players guide the Goddess of Love, Evian, over three in-game years to help her regain her full form and save humanity. The title features multiple endings based on player choices.
Xbox FanFest Celebrating 25 Years With A Tour, Coming To Toronto And More | Console Creatures
Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a global FanFest tour, making stops in cities like Toronto, Seattle, London, and Tokyo. These events will feature in-person activities designed to bring Xbox game worlds to life and foster connections between players and developers.
Palia: The Game, A Motion Picture April Fool’s Joke Released
Singularity 6's Palia celebrated April Fools' Day with a humorous "Palia: The Game, A Motion Picture" joke, featuring Zeki in various roles within a mock adventure. The game also introduced a new equine-inspired Riffrocin' Mask and a temporary bobblehead potion effect. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for Ground Zero, Table Flip Simulator, KartRider Rush+, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Starship Troopers: Extermination, and Persona collectibles.
The First Berserker: Khazan Adds Immortal Fury Set to Celebrate Anniversary
The First Berserker: Khazan, an action RPG within the Dungeon Fighter Online universe, is celebrating its one-year anniversary. A new 'Immortal Fury Set' has been added to commemorate the milestone.
Classic SEGA Series Sakura Wars Turns 30 This Year, Sparking Hope for a New Game
SEGA has acknowledged that the classic Sakura Wars series will celebrate its 30th anniversary in September. While the company has confirmed merchandise and events, they have not announced any new game projects. The most recent entry, Sakura Wars, was released on PlayStation 4 in 2020.
Sakura Wars 30th anniversary logo revealed
SEGA has unveiled the official logo celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Sakura Wars franchise. Further details regarding the anniversary celebrations are expected to be announced.
10 Years on Bait! Celebrates With Special Anniversary Update
The virtual reality fishing game Bait! is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special update for the Meta Quest platform. The update marks a decade since the game's original release.
IKEA Japan Will Have Real-Life Pokopia Event
IKEA Japan is collaborating with The Pokemon Company and Nintendo for a "Pokemon Pokopia" event celebrating IKEA's 20th anniversary in Japan, the Pokemon franchise's 30th anniversary, and a game launch. The event will feature Pokopia-inspired showrooms in select IKEA stores in Japan from April 1 to May 10, 2026, and in-game cloud islands accessible until June 30, 2026. Codes for the in-game islands will be distributed in stores, making them exclusive to Japan.
Xbox celebrates 25 years with... Fanta cosmetics for Halo and Forza Horizon
Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a limited-edition Fanta collaboration featuring themed cans and bottles for games like Halo, Forza Horizon 6, and Diablo 4. Scanning QR codes on the packaging will unlock interactive challenges and in-game rewards, including cosmetic items and entries for prizes like an Xbox Series S and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.
Microsoft Is Celebrating 25 Years of Xbox by Putting Master Chief on a Fanta Pineapple Can
Microsoft is celebrating 25 years of Xbox by featuring Master Chief from the Halo franchise on a limited edition Fanta Pineapple can. This collaboration highlights the anniversary of the Xbox brand.
Xbox’s Latest Collab Lets You Slurp Your Way To Rewards
Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a collaboration with Fanta, featuring special edition cans with QR codes that unlock in-game rewards for titles like Call of Duty, Diablo IV, Forza Horizon 6, Halo, and World of Warcraft. The promotion also includes chances to win Xbox Series S consoles, ROG Ally handhelds, and other prizes, with a new Fanta Crimson flavor and a Diablo-themed interactive experience planned for May.
Pokemon Pokopia x Ikea collaboration goes live tomorrow featuring a special cloud island
Pokemon Pokopia is launching a collaboration event with Ikea on April 1, running until June 30, to celebrate Ikea's 20th anniversary in Japan. The event will feature a special Ikea cloud island with themed rooms designed by Ikea designers.
Out of the Blue
March 30th marks the 87th anniversary of Batman's first appearance in Detective Comics #27, which was released on this date in 1939. While not officially recognized as Batman Day, the occasion commemorates the debut of the iconic DC Comics character.
This year's Xbox Games Showcase is set for June 7
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Games Showcase will take place on June 7, followed by a deep dive into Gears of War: E-Day. The event will feature updates on Fable, Minecraft Dungeons 2, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and other upcoming titles. Microsoft is also celebrating the Xbox brand's 25th anniversary with an in-person Xbox FanFest event in Los Angeles.