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Today, SQUARE ENIX announced and released CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION for Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- for PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch™, XBOX Series X|S and PC via Steam®. Fans also received a first look at Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United, which launches on Feb. 16, 2027, and a new free playable demo for DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World, which is available for download for every major platform now.

Gameloft, a leader in the creation and publishing of games, is delighted to announce that players will soon be able to play BLUEY’S HAPPY SNAPS, a brand-new video game launching globally on PC and consoles, in-store and online, on 15th October 2026. The game will also be available day one with XBOX Game Pass and supports XBOX Play Anywhere.

What would it really take to survive on Arrakis? In a new featurette, the UK Military’s Chief Survival Instructor & Consultant John Hudson examines the deadly realities behind Dune: Awakening’s desert world, from hydration, shelter, and exposure to sandstorms, resource management, and surviving as a group.

Dark Horse Comics proudly presents a new, travel-sized way to read your favorite stories from creator-owned series and licensed titles with a line of compact editions coming to comic shops and bookshops beginning in May 2027. These new editions, priced at $9.99, are a convenient way to experience some of the best stories from The Witcher, Black Hammer, Cyberpunk 2077, and Canto to start, with more titles arriving in the future.

Launching on September 29, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered is a modernized, upgraded version of one of the best-selling role-playing games of all time. Nintendo Switch 2 players will take on the role of professional monster slayer, Geralt of Rivia, who must traverse the war-torn Northern Kingdoms in search of Ciri — his adopted daughter and the Child of Prophecy — before the ruthless riders of the Wild Hunt claim her power for themselves.

SHIFT UP Corp. today revealed a new trailer for Stellar Blade™ Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch™ 2, confirming the game’s simultaneous worldwide release date of 6 November 2026 at 00:00 KST/JST (5 November, 07:00 PST / 15:00 GMT), and unveiling a collaboration with Bayonetta. The new trailer puts the spotlight on the story, characters, and emotional storytelling of Stellar Blade, offering both a strong entry point for newcomers and a nostalgic look back for returning fans.

From all-new adventures and expanded experiences to fan-favourite franchises and surprise announcements, today’s Nintendo Direct showcased a diverse lineup of games and content coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, offering players plenty to look forward to.

Electronic Arts Inc. and Hazelight Studios, in partnership with Turn Me Up Games, announced today during the Nintendo Direct, It Takes Two, winner of over 90 awards including The Game Awards and DICE’s Game of the Year, will launch on the Nintendo SwitchTM 2 on October 15***. The Nintendo Switch 2 version introduces a new way for players to enjoy the game together, regardless of platform or if they own the game, with the free Friend’s Pass.

The acclaimed Japanese composer contributes to the soundtrack of the new hardcore online shooter Gaijin Entertainment and Matter Team are pleased to reveal that acclaimed Japanese composer and musician Akira Yamaoka, renowned for his work on iconic psychological horror games, has contributed original music to the hardcore online shooter Active Matter. Yamaoka is one of the key artists behind the game’s diverse soundtrack, which already includes more than 100 tracks created by dozens of musicians.

PLAION REPLAI have confirmed that the worldwide release date for the NEOGEO AES+ range will move to Thursday 16th September 2027. This series of new products, which are being independently developed and published by PLAION REPLAI under license from SNK, will remain available for pre-order across retailers worldwide and on plaionreplai.com. The decision to delay follows an extraordinary response to the announcement of the NEOGEO AES+ earlier this year.