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Yuji Horii, the creator of the Dragon Quest series, shared his vision for using artificial intelligence to create more lifelike companions in games. Speaking at a recent conference, he highlighted ongoing work on an AI chatbot for Dragon Quest X.

2026년 05월 01일 AI에 의해 보고됨

At Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2026 in Anaheim, following the initial reveal of a Nintendo Switch 2 port and Evercold teaser, Game Director Naoki Yoshida detailed sweeping gameplay modernizations for the sixth expansion, set for January 2027. Updates aim to streamline progression and combat, drawing excited fan responses amid some concerns.

Metacritic has released its annual ranking of video game publishers based on 2025 releases, placing Square Enix at the top with a perfect record of good or great games. Capcom and others follow, while Sony finished near the bottom at 21st out of 28 publishers. Nintendo placed 12th despite launching the Switch 2.

2026년 03월 23일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida, director of Final Fantasy 14, stated that extended release intervals for new Final Fantasy titles make it harder for younger players to connect with the series. He shared these comments in an interview promoting the mobile launch of Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy. Yoshida, who is 53 and has played since the first Final Fantasy, contrasted this with the faster release cadence enjoyed by older fans.

KessCo has secured a licensing deal with Square Enix to create tabletop products based on Final Fantasy I–VI Pixel Remaster, including a cooperative board game series starting with titles I–III and collectible dice sets. The lineup debuts at New York Toy Fair 2026, with the first board game launching in Q3 2026.

2026년 01월 31일 AI에 의해 보고됨

On January 31, 1997, Square Enix released Final Fantasy VII on the PlayStation, a game that revolutionized the RPG genre and became one of the greatest in video game history. Nearly three decades later, its influence continues through remakes and spin-offs. The title's innovative storytelling and gameplay remain timeless.