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Nintendo Switch Online Price Increase in Japan: What to Know About the July 1, 2026 NSO Hike
Nintendo of Japan will raise Nintendo Switch Online subscription prices across tiers on July 1, 2026. Read the updated pricing, currency context, and how this affects...
Kingdom Hearts Collection Switch 2 Box Art Updated After Fan Backlash
Square Enix has replaced the Kingdom Hearts Collection box art on its site after fans raised concerns that the original image looked AI-generated. The collection for...
UK Physical Charts: The Adventures of Elliot Debuts at #6 with 57% Switch 2 Sales
Weekly UK physical game charts compiled by GfK show The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales debuting at #6 thanks largely to Switch 2 sales; EA Sports UFC 6...
UK Software Sales Chart June 20 2026: 007 FIRST LIGHT Tops Weekly UK Game Charts
Weekly UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026 — 007 FIRST LIGHT at No.1, Tomodachi Life returns to top five, Square Enix's new release debuts at No.6.
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Square Enix Updates Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] Box Art After AI Use Allegations
Square Enix has swapped the box art for Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] after fan claims the original used AI. New art is appearing at retailers ahead of the October...
Square Enix Replaces Kingdom Hearts Collection Box Art for Nintendo Switch 2 Amid Fan Complaints
Square Enix quietly updated the Kingdom Hearts Collection box art for Nintendo Switch 2 in retailer listings, prompting fan complaints alleging AI usage and sparking...
Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III on Nintendo Switch 2: Long Night Keyblade Exclusive and October 8, 2026 Release
Square Enix confirms a Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive Long Night Keyblade and details for Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III, releasing worldwide on October 8, 2026 as a...
Tetsuya Nomura on Kingdom Hearts IV: "My Life's Work" and the Next Chapter
Tetsuya Nomura reflects on Kingdom Hearts as his life's work and previews creative direction for Kingdom Hearts IV. Coverage includes series origins on PlayStation 2,...
Why the Final Fantasy VII Remake Team Stayed on Unreal Engine 4 — Naoki Hamaguchi Explains
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi explains why the Final Fantasy VII remake team continued using Unreal Engine 4 instead of upgrading to Unreal Engine 5,...
Why Square Enix Kept Unreal Engine 4 for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — Naoki Hamaguchi Explains
Naoki Hamaguchi explains why Square Enix continued using Unreal Engine 4 for Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth, prioritizing development speed and an established...
Limited Run Games Brings Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 1 & 2 to Nintendo Switch — Pre-orders Start June 26, 2026
Limited Run Games will release physical Nintendo Switch editions of Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 1 and 2, including a deluxe boxed edition with soundtrack,...
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Name Explained: Why Square Enix Picked 'Revelation' for the Remake Finale
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi explains how Tetsuya Nomura chose the title Final Fantasy 7 Revelation for the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake...
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Launch Trailer — Square Enix Releases New Action RPG on Nintendo Platforms
Square Enix and Team Asano have released a launch trailer for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, a new HD-2D action RPG now available at retail and on the...
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Arrives on Nintendo Switch — Square Enix Drops New eShop Action‑RPG
Square Enix releases The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop on June 18. Read an authoritative overview of the game,...
The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas for Nintendo Switch — Outright Games and Casual Brothers Set September 18, 2026 Release
Outright Games and Casual Brothers announce The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas for Nintendo Switch, a 3D platformer launching September 18, 2026 with local co-op, physical...
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Review — Square Enix’s HD-2D Action Leap on Switch 2
A detailed look at The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales from Square Enix and Claytechworks, its June 18, 2026 Switch 2 release, HD-2D visuals, real-time...
Famitsu Japan Sales: Tomodachi Life Tops Chart as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Debuts
Weekly Famitsu software sales roundup: Tomodachi Life leads Japan chart while Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and eFootball Kick-Off debut. Detailed figures for Nintendo...
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Review — HD-2D Action on Nintendo Switch 2
An authoritative review of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales by Square Enix and Claytechworks, covering HD-2D visuals, gameplay systems, and Nintendo...
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Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] and Kingdom Hearts IV Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix and Nintendo announced native Kingdom Hearts ports and Kingdom Hearts IV for Nintendo Switch 2 via the June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct; collection releases...
Final Fantasy Resonance: Square Enix Brings HD-2D Final Fantasy to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on October 22, 2026
Square Enix's Final Fantasy Resonance launches October 22, 2026 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read an overview of gameplay, HD-2D visuals, and ties to...
Don’t Nod Funding Crisis: Auditors Warn Studio Will Run Out of Money by Late 2026
Don’t Nod faces a cash shortfall in 2026 after auditors flagged depleted reserves; the developer behind Life is Strange and Aphelion is seeking new investment amid...
Final Fantasy Resonance Nintendo Switch Release: Turn-Based JRPG Returns in HD-2D
Final Fantasy Resonance, a reimagining of Brave Exvius from P-Studio, returns turn-based combat to the franchise with HD-2D visuals. The game launches October 22 on...
UK Charts: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Falls to No.30 as EA SPORTS FC 26 Returns to No.1
GfK's latest UK physical charts show Final Fantasy VII Rebirth dropping to No.30 with 98% of sales on Switch 2, while EA SPORTS FC 26 reclaims the top spot as the 2026...
UK Software Sales: EA SPORTS FC 26 Tops Week Ending June 13, 2026 as Nintendo Dominates Top 40
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026: EA SPORTS FC 26 rises to No.1 amid World Cup interest while Nintendo places 15 titles in the top 40.
Final Fantasy Resonance Nintendo Switch Upgrade: No Save Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed
Final Fantasy Resonance was revealed during a Nintendo Direct. Read how Square Enix confirmed there is no upgrade path or save transfer from Nintendo Switch to...
Naoki Hamaguchi Next Game: Director Signals Another JRPG After Final Fantasy VII: Revelation
Final Fantasy VII Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi tells Game Informer he expects his next project to be a JRPG after work on Final Fantasy VII: Revelation concludes....
Kingdom Hearts Switch 2 File Sizes Revealed — Prepare Storage for October 8, 2026 Digital Release
Square Enix has published estimated Nintendo eShop file sizes for the Kingdom Hearts digital releases on Switch 2 ahead of the October 8, 2026 launch. Read the...
Oblivion Remastered Switch 2: ESRB Rates Deluxe and Standard Editions Ahead of 2026 Release
Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has received ESRB ratings for both Deluxe and standard editions on Switch 2. Details on content descriptors,...
June 2026 Nintendo Direct: Ocarina of Time Remake, Xenoblade Switch 2 Editions, and Major Third-Party Ports
A concise review of Nintendo's June 2026 Direct, covering the confirmed Ocarina of Time remake, Xenoblade Switch 2 Editions, third‑party ports, Nintendo Switch Sports...
Rise of the Tomb Raider on Nintendo Switch 2: Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics Release 20 Year Celebration Edition
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is now available on Nintendo Switch 2. Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics bring the complete edition, including all DLC, to the...
Naoki Hamaguchi on Streaming and RPGs: Final Fantasy VII Revelation Director Calls Streaming 'A Bit of a Crisis' for the Genre
Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi tells 4Gamer he is concerned streaming may be changing how players experience RPGs. Analysis of his comments and...
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales — Square Enix Adds Dialogue Option Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Square Enix responds to player feedback from The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales demo by adding options to reduce companion dialogue and other...
Infendo Radio Episode 812 Recap: Nintendo Direct Breakdown and Key Announcements for Nintendo Switch
Infendo Radio Episode 812 breaks down a surprise Nintendo Direct, covering reports on an Ocarina of Time remake, Kingdom Hearts footage, new Fire Emblem and Xenoblade...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World DLC Packs Detailed by Square Enix
Square Enix will launch four downloadable content packs for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World alongside the base game on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World — Release Date, Characters, Monsters and DLC for Nintendo Switch
Square Enix's Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World arrives December 3, 2026 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Details on protagonists Bianca and Nera, 500+...
Naoki Hamaguchi on Streaming and RPGs: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Director Warns of a 'Crisis' for Player Engagement
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi warns that game streaming can reduce player engagement. Read the full analysis on his 4Gamer interview, platform...
Switch 2 Japan Sales Dip After Price Hike as Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops Software Charts
Weekly Japanese sales report: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream leads software, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and eFootball Kick-Off! debut on Switch 2, while Switch 2...
Famitsu Sales: Switch 2 Leads Japanese Hardware Chart as Tomodachi Life Tops Software
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: Switch 2 hardware numbers and top-selling software including Tomodachi Life, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and eFootball Kick-Off in Japan.
Ocarina of Time Remake 2026 Revealed in Nintendo Direct Teaser
Nintendo unveiled a brief teaser for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake during the June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct, confirming a 2026 release window and showing...
Final Fantasy Resonance on Nintendo Switch 2: Square Enix Rebuilds Brave Exvius in HD-2D
Final Fantasy Resonance, developed by Square Enix, launches October 22, 2026 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Read an in-depth look at story, HD-2D visuals,...
Kingdom Hearts 3 on Nintendo Switch 2: Performance Comparison vs PS5 and Steam Deck
Analysis of the Kingdom Hearts 3 demo on Nintendo Switch 2 following a Nintendo Direct, comparing performance and visuals against PlayStation 5 and Steam Deck.
Space Marine 2 on Switch 2: What the Nintendo Direct Reveal Means for Third-Party Support
Analysis of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 appearing in a Nintendo Direct sizzle reel, developer details, 2024 launch context, and what this signals for Switch 2...
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation DLC: Square Enix Open to Post-Launch Content
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi tells Famitsu the team would consider DLC for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation if there is significant fan demand, after prioritizing...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth DLC Plans: Naoki Hamaguchi Says Demand Could Bring Post-Launch Content
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi tells Famitsu the team prioritized completing the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy but remains open to DLC for Final Fantasy VII...
Kingdom Hearts Collection Box Art Sparks AI Controversy After Nintendo Direct Switch 2 Announcement
Box art for the Kingdom Hearts Collection has prompted debate over possible AI enhancement after a Nintendo Direct revealed Kingdom Hearts IV will launch...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch
Square Enix confirms Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World will launch on Nintendo Switch on December 3 following its reveal during a Nintendo Direct. Read the...
Kingdom Hearts 4 2027 Listing: Australian Retail Entry Signals Collection Release Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Launch
An Australian retail listing for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts Collection lists Kingdom Hearts 4 with a 2027 release window. Read verified details about the listing,...
Kingdom Hearts Cloud Versions Delisted from Nintendo eShop — Playable on Nintendo Switch Until June 9, 2027
Square Enix confirms Kingdom Hearts cloud versions have been removed from sale on the Nintendo eShop and will remain playable on Nintendo Switch until 14:59 (UTC) on...
Kingdom Hearts Switch Cloud Versions Discontinued — Sales End June 9, 2026; Service Runs Until June 9, 2027
Square Enix confirms sale discontinuation of Kingdom Hearts Nintendo Switch cloud versions on June 9, 2026, with online service maintained through June 9, 2027....
Kingdom Hearts 4 Graphics Comparison: Nintendo Switch 2 vs PS5, Xbox Series X and PC
A new graphics comparison video purports to show Kingdom Hearts 4 running on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC. We break down the verified...
Kingdom Hearts Collection Requires 131GB on Nintendo Switch 2, $75 on Nintendo eShop
The Nintendo eShop listing for the Kingdom Hearts Collection shows a 131GB download size and a $75 price. Here’s what developers Square Enix and Nintendo players need...
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 HD Remix Coming to Nintendo Switch as Cloud Editions Are Delisted
Square Enix confirms Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 HD Remix for the original Nintendo Switch; cloud versions of earlier Kingdom Hearts titles are being removed from the...
Final Fantasy Resonance: Release Date, Platforms, and Editions Confirmed in Nintendo Direct
Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy Resonance — the franchise's first HD-2D entry — launching October 22, 2026 on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series...
Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2: Square Enix Confirms Early Access and August 2026 eShop Release
Square Enix releases screenshots and confirms Final Fantasy XIV Online Early Access and a digital launch on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop in August 2026.
Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date, Contents, and Details
Square Enix confirms Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III for Nintendo Switch 2, releasing 8 October 2026 with HD 1.5+2.5, 2.8, and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind included...
Kingdom Hearts IV Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement: HD Collections and KH4 Confirmed at Nintendo Direct
Square Enix confirmed non-cloud ports of Kingdom Hearts HD collections for Nintendo Switch 2 arriving October 8, 2026, and revealed Kingdom Hearts IV will launch on...
Kingdom Hearts 4 Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 in Nintendo Direct
Square Enix announced Kingdom Hearts 4 for Nintendo Switch 2 during a Nintendo Direct, confirming a retail and eShop release with no release window specified.
Nintendo Direct: Major Nintendo Switch 2 Announcements and Release Dates Revealed
Comprehensive recap of the latest Nintendo Direct, detailing key Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch game announcements, release dates, and where to preorder on...
Kingdom Hearts IV Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Day‑and‑Date Release Announced
Square Enix confirmed during a Nintendo Direct that Kingdom Hearts IV will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 day-and-date with other console editions. Read the details on...
Final Fantasy Resonance Announced for Switch 2 — Square Enix's First HD-2D Final Fantasy
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy Resonance for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, billed as the series' first HD-2D Final Fantasy and arriving October 22, 2026.