Gaming events
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Tetris 99 is preparing for another limited-time Maximus Cup event, and this one is set to spotlight Star Fox with a brand-new in-game theme. The crossover arrives at a fitting moment, as Nintendo is using the event to celebrate the recent launch of Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2. For players who enjoy collecting special…
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April 2025 will mark a significant moment in the world of gaming history. In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the renowned Tales of series, Bandai Namco has planned an exclusive art exhibit slated to launch in Tokyo and Osaka. This event will be infused with the essence of the upcoming Tales of 30th Anniversary…
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Marking a triumphant comeback, the extraordinary congregation of ardent Blizzard Entertainment enthusiasts, BlizzCon, is gearing up to be held in Anaheim once again in 2026. The delightful news made its way to the gaming community on a Tuesday, as Blizzard revealed that the much-anticipated event is scheduled for September 12-13, 2026. The gaming firm shared…
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Legendary animation house, Toei Animation, recently confirmed that the 2024 edition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature an all-new balloon, revealing it to be yet another iteration of the iconic anime character, Goku, from Dragon Ball. As a frequently reoccurring figure in previous iterations of the parade, Goku is no stranger to floating…
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Nintendo introduced a new format for its live Nintendo Direct broadcast in August, with a mixture of Partner news and Indie World content. The 40-minute broadcast featured news, trailers, and announcements from both major third-party developers and independent teams. Despite desires for details on its “Nintendo Switch successor”, slated for release in 2025, Nintendo did…
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Tokyo Tower will host a Final Fantasy VII Rebirth-themed collaboration event at the Co-Lab Tokyo store from mid-February to early March 2024. Children up to the age of 15 can enter by buying a ¥2,200 ticket, with adults paying ¥2,750, which includes access to the Tokyo Tower’s Main Deck, a Word Rally mini-game sheet, and…
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Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is commencing with two new jobs, namely Viper which was launched in Summer and Pictomancer, which derives its inspiration from Final Fantasy VI. The specific release date is yet to be disclosed but is promised for the summer. Director and producer Naoki Yoshida shed light on this while displaying the entirety…
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Final Fantasy XIV has kicked off its newest seasonal event, the 2023 Starlight Celebration. This limited-time holiday and Christmas-themed event rewards players with a new full outfit— the Unorthodox Saint’s Set, a Santa Claus-like cosmetic glamour armor, for participating in the ‘Blue Starlight’ event quest in Gridania. The celebration is the game’s yearly tradition linked…