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Square Enix reports 9.9% drop in game sector operating profit despite strong sales of Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Square Enix's results for the first 9 months of FY2025 revealed a decline in profits despite Dawntrail and Dragon Quest III success - here's why.
Football Manager 25 is cancelled, but this does not spell the end for the series
Today, it was revealed that Football Manager 25 has been cancelled, however developer Sports Interactive is now hard at work on a new game.
Sega’s forecast for the year is a mix of ups and downs as Sonic and Metaphor: ReFantazio triumph and Football Manager 25 gets cancelled
Sega Sammy Holdings have revised their consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
Hideki Kamiya reveals his preferred version of Okami
Okami has been re-released on multiple platforms, so which version should you play in 2025? Creator Hideki Kamiya gives his personal recommendation.
Masahiro Sakurai tweets a single syllable, unleashing avalanche of Super Smash Bros. 6 requests
Kirby creator's X post about the next Nintendo Direct broadcast has fans hoping for a Super Smash Bros. 6 announcement.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 era will continue to place great importance on mobile games and apps for IP expansion, according to CEO
Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa explains how smartphones are a vital touchstone for attracting a wider userbase to Nintendo's IPs and consoles.
Capcom will end support for Resident Evil Re:Verse, but there’s still time to experience this bizarre multiplayer celebration of the franchise
Resident Evil Reverse, the third-person online multiplayer companion to Resident Evil Village, will shut down in June 2025.
“Nintendo is a company that never gets carried away, no matter how good things get” says former Zelda, Star Fox veteran
Takaya Imamura gives insights into his days at Nintendo and the corporate policy of the late CEO Hiroshi Yamauchi.
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Bandai Namco Studios staff silently reduced by over 100 people, Japan Pension Service database shows
The number of staff at Bandai Namco Studios, the developer of Tekken 8 and Blue Protocol, has decreased by 117 between April 2024 and February 2025.
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Monster Hunter Wilds preorders performing “extremely well,” according to Capcom
During a press conference last week, Capcom's representatives commented that Monster Hunter Wilds is doing "extremely well" in preorders.
Nintendo is “taking risks” to make sure Nintendo Switch 2 supply is sufficient
Addressing concerns about Switch 2 demand outstripping supply, President Furukawa reassures shareholders that Nintendo is prepared.
Dragon Ball is Bandai Namco’s best-selling IP this year, with sales almost doubling thanks to Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO’s success
Bandai Namco Holdings revealed the three major IPs that were their top best-selling franchises for April through December 2024.
This VR space is being kept alive purely through the willpower of its users
Users have been in a race against time to keep the VRChat space "This world will be deleted in 24 hours" alive for 2 years.
Nintendo stock continues to top previous records despite anticipated 45% drop in net profit this fiscal year
Nintendo rose by 3.55% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange today, breaking its highest recorded price since listing for the second consecutive trading day.
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Bandai Namco anticipates highest profits to date in current fiscal year, reporting 113% net profit increase in past nine months
Bandai Namco Holdings expect to achieve record high profits this financial year, as sales and profits continue to soar across all sectors.
Pokémon TCG Pocket hands out 1,000 free Trade Tokens while devs work on controversial trade system
Pokémon TCG Pocket’s development team announced on February 5 that players have been given 1,000 in-game Trade Tokens each.
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Hollywood live-action Gundam movie in production by Legendary and Bandai Namco Filmworks
Bandai Namco Filmworks has signed a joint investment agreement with Legendary Entertainment for the production of a Gundam movie.
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Iconic Metal Gear voice actors lend their talents to stealth/action-adventure indie game Steam Dolls – Order of Chaos
Metal Gear Solid fans may be interested in SteamDolls - Order of Chaos, a stealth and action indie title created by The Shady Gentlemen.
Bandai Namco announces reshuffling of leadership in pursuit of new IP-driven mid-term plan
Bandai Namco has promoted two of its executives as it moves to put a new mid-term plan into action from April 2025 onwards.
Monster Hunter Wilds PC system requirements lowered
Capcom has published updated minimum and recommended PC system requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds.
Parasite Eve and Chrono Trigger director makes surprise appearance on Japanese national television, and it’s not about games
Parasite Eve and Chrono Trigger director Takashi Tokita was on TV this week, surprising both gamers and industry peers, like Yoko Taro.
Monster Hunter Wilds gets benchmark for checking PC performance on Steam
Those planning to buy Monster Hunter Wilds' Steam version can now use a free benchmark to rate their systems.
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