A live orchestra performance featuring music from Square Enix games took place at Benaroya Hall in Seattle on Saturday.
The concert, conducted by Eric Roth, included selections from Chrono Trigger such as Wind Scene, Frog's Theme, Corridors of Time, and Schala's Theme. Attendees also heard tracks from Final Fantasy games, Kingdom Hearts, Xenogears, and Romancing SaGa 2, with an encore medley closing the show.
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Square Enix revealed during its Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest keynote that the MMORPG will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in August. The company also unveiled its next expansion, Evercold, set for January 2027, marking the start of a new story saga. Director Naoki Yoshida demonstrated the Switch 2 port live on stage.
Paris will host numerous cinematic concerts and film music events in 2026 and 2027, blending live orchestras with film screenings or composer tributes. These performances span classics, animations, and modern scores at venues like the Grand Rex and Palais des Congrès. The lineup caters to fans of cinema and symphonic music alike.
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Undertale has announced 'The Determination Symphony', a 2026 orchestral tour featuring Toby Fox’s soundtrack. The tour will visit multiple countries with a 25-piece orchestra and gameplay footage. UK shows are scheduled for September.
Composer Gordy Haab discussed his work on major video game franchises during a recent interview. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle became available on the Switch 2 on May 12.
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The Center for Arts at the Armory in Somerville will host a concert by the band Djékady on Sunday, March 1, featuring the release of their debut album Benkan. Led by Grammy-winning musicians Balla Kouyaté and Mike Block, the ensemble blends Malian music with American folk traditions. The event includes an opening set by Skye Darling and is supported by a NEFA NEST grant.
Producer Naoki Hamaguchi has shared details on the third installment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, confirming several locations from the original game. The update includes teases for Wutai, Rocket Town, and the Highwind airship. Development is ongoing, with a reveal expected later this year.