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Persona Music Fes 2013 Concert Now on YouTube
NewsApr 29, 2026

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...

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FFXIV Free Trial Now Includes Shadowbringers Expansion
NewsApr 28, 2026

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....

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Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Gets Clive and Rikku, Appears in More Countries
NewsApr 28, 2026

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...

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Zenless Zone Zero Phaethon Pyrois Agent Teased
NewsApr 28, 2026

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...

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Silent Whispers Is a Time Loop Otome Game
NewsApr 28, 2026

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...

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Xenosaga: Pied Piper Switch Release Date Set
NewsApr 28, 2026

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...

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The Hundred Line Manga and Stage Play Announced
NewsApr 28, 2026

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...

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FuRyu’s Project Alice Is Crymelight
NewsApr 27, 2026

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...

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Aerith, Cloud, and Tifa Don Dresses for FFVII Ever Crisis Corneo Cup Event
NewsApr 27, 2026

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...

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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Spin-Off Mobile Game Shutting Down
NewsApr 27, 2026

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...

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Statues: Junji Ito Story Collection Is as Unsettling as You’d Expect
NewsApr 26, 2026

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...

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2 Jobs Arrive in FFXIV Evercold Alongside Evolved Mode
NewsApr 24, 2026

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...

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FFXIV Switch 2 Version Coming, PS4 Support Planned Through 8.3
NewsApr 24, 2026

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...

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Final Fantasy XIV X Evangelion Raid Series Announced
NewsApr 24, 2026

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...

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