NTE: Neverness to Everness Launches Alongside Twitch Drops Promotion
Neverness to Everness (NTE) launched globally on PS5, PC, and mobile, offering a suite of pre‑registration rewards such as the A‑class character Haniel, Officer Whisker glider skin, 30,000 Beetle Coins and an S‑class character box. The game also introduced a Twitch Drops program that grants in‑game items for 15‑minute to 2½‑hour viewing sessions. Players must link their game and Twitch accounts to claim the drops. Hotta Studio and Perfect World hinted at future Persona 5 music crossovers, expanding NTE’s appeal beyond core fans.
Persona Music Fes 2013 Concert Now on YouTube
Atlus has uploaded the full two‑and‑a‑half‑hour Persona Music Fes 2013 concert from Nippon Budokan to YouTube, making it freely accessible worldwide. The Japanese‑only broadcast lacks English subtitles and is the first of three planned releases, with Persona Super Live 2015 and Super...
FFXIV Free Trial Now Includes Shadowbringers Expansion
Square Enix announced that the Final Fantasy XIV free trial now includes the Shadowbringers expansion, joining Heavensward and Stormblood. New players can create up to eight characters, reach level 80, and access all jobs and races from the three expansions....
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Gets Clive and Rikku, Appears in More Countries
Square Enix announced on April 28 that the mobile title Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is adding two new characters—Clive from Final Fantasy XVI and Rikku from Final Fantasy X—while expanding availability to seven additional countries. The update also launches a...
Zenless Zone Zero Phaethon Pyrois Agent Teased
HoYoVerse announced the Season 3 3.0 update for Zenless Zone Zero will add a new Phaethon Agent featuring the Belle and Wise avatar siblings fighting alongside the Etheric Other Pyrois. The teaser confirms the unit is an Ether‑type Attack agent with...
Silent Whispers Is a Time Loop Otome Game
Archosaur and Vvanna have unveiled *Silent Whispers*, a new otome title that blends time‑loop mechanics with first‑person exploration. The game targets PC, Android, and iOS and will adopt a free‑to‑play model, though specific monetization details remain undisclosed. Players will navigate...
Xenosaga: Pied Piper Switch Release Date Set
G-Mode has confirmed that its G-Mode Archives+ port of *Xenosaga: Pied Piper* will launch on Nintendo Switch on April 30, 2026, at midnight Japan Standard Time. The game, originally a 2004 Japanese flip‑phone prequel featuring a young Ziggy, is being...
The Hundred Line Manga and Stage Play Announced
To mark the one‑year anniversary of *The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy*, Too Kyo Games announced a stage‑play adaptation slated for August 8‑16 2026 and a manga serialization launching in Winter 2026 on Manga Up. The stage play will feature ten branching routes, offering...
FuRyu’s Project Alice Is Crymelight
FuRyu has unveiled *Crymelight*, the next entry in its *Crystar* series, confirming it as a roguelike titled Project Alice. The game, themed around Alice in Wonderland, will launch on November 5, 2026 for Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC, accompanied by a first trailer...
Aerith, Cloud, and Tifa Don Dresses for FFVII Ever Crisis Corneo Cup Event
Square Enix announced the Corneo Cup: Open Bridal Audition for *Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis*, launching on April 29, 2026. The event features Aerith, Cloud and Tifa in the iconic dresses from *FFVII Remake*, each paired with matching weapons. A trailer reveals the trio...
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Spin-Off Mobile Game Shutting Down
Sakuna: Hinuka Junreitan, the mobile spin‑off of the acclaimed Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, launched on Android and iOS in Japan on February 5, 2026 and will cease operations on July 27, 2026. The shutdown cancels the previously announced PC...
Statues: Junji Ito Story Collection Is as Unsettling as You’d Expect
Viz Media’s new anthology *Statues: Junji Ito Story Collection* brings together ten of the Japanese horror master’s early‑1990s manga, ranging from visceral body‑horror to off‑beat Twilight‑Zone‑style tales. The volume opens with the unsettling "Red Thread" and includes stories like "The...
2 Jobs Arrive in FFXIV Evercold Alongside Evolved Mode
Square Enix announced two brand‑new jobs—a DPS and a Tank—for the upcoming Evercold expansion of Final Fantasy XIV, revealed at the 2026 Anaheim Fan Festival. The update also introduces Reborn and Evolved modes for the 21 legacy jobs, allowing players to...
FFXIV Switch 2 Version Coming, PS4 Support Planned Through 8.3
Square Enix announced a dedicated Final Fantasy XIV version for Nintendo Switch 2, slated for August 2026 with a free one‑month early‑access period. The PS4 client will receive support through patch 8.3, roughly until 2028, after which data limits prevent further...
Final Fantasy XIV X Evangelion Raid Series Announced
At the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim, Square Enix announced a crossover 24‑person Alliance raid series based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime. The project, supervised by Khara, is tentatively called "Ghosts of Desire" and will span...