Set sail on an adventure spanning past and present in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined! As a bright-eyed young fisherman's son, you've lived your entire life on the peaceful island of Estard. Your journey begins with a simple question: is there more to the world than this small island kingdom? On a quest for answers, you and your childhood friends discover the Shrine of Mysteries and are swept back in time. There, you uncover the shocking truth that entire lands have been sealed away by a malevolent force. The fate of the world now rests in your hands. DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined brings a timeless classic to life in a whole new way with charming diorama visuals, updated gameplay mechanics, and a streamlined story,. For seasoned adventurers, rediscover a tale of plucky companions that is brimming with joy and heartbreak. For fledgling heroes new to the series, this is a great place to begin your DRAGON QUEST journey. A Diorama Brought to Life DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined blends a beautiful diorama art style with Akira Toriyama's iconic character designs to make every encounter feel vibrant, heartfelt, and full of adventure. From lush forests and bustling towns to ancient ruins and whimsical monsters, every environment is bursting with color and personality. Travel through History to Restore the Present Scattered stone fragments unlock portals to long-lost eras with their own challenges to solve. Restore the islands, solve mysteries, and make allies in the past to breathe life back into the present. A Beloved Tale with a Streamlined Narrative DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is told through a series of vignettes with an overarching narrative. The main story has also been streamlined to make the journey more accessible to all players. Classic Combat, Improved! The battle system in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined has undergone significant changes. Turn the tides of battle with new vocational perks. Each vocation has its own unique ability, from all-out attacks to those that support your allies. Battle speed adjustments and an auto-battle feature are also available. Battles can progress without interruptions between each turn, depending on the tactics selected for the protagonist and allies. While on the field, players can pre-emptively strike monsters and instantly defeat them If the monster is weaker than the party. Moonlight and Level Up Two Vocations at the Same Time! Customize your playstyle with the new Moonlighting mechanic. Having two vocations assigned at once provides access to the skills, magic spells, and unique perks from both.

Ys X: Proud Nordics Deluxe Edition

$70 | Releases February 20

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February has several JRPGs to look forward to, including the new, updated edition of the latest Ys game, Ys X: Proud Nordics. If you're planning to get the game for Switch 2 or PS5 when it releases on February 20, the $70 Deluxe Edition offers several tempting preorder incentives. This physical edition of Ys X: Proud Nordics comes with a mini art book and a mini-poster featuring elegant artwork of the protagonists Adol and the Karja, flanked by their comrades in the background.

Ys X: Proud Nordics Deluxe Edition $70 | Releases February 20

The physical Ys X: Proud Nordics Deluxe Edition includes the game, a mini-artbook, and a fold-out poster featuring the main cast.

Preorders for the Switch 2 and PS5 physical versions are priced at $70 each at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and GameStop. Note that the Switch 2 version of Ys X: Proud Nordics is a Game Key-Card release, meaning no game data is stored on the card. Instead, they serve as authentication keys for the downloaded game, so you'll need enough space to download the game to your Switch 2. The game's file size has not been confirmed. However, like other physical games, Game key-Cards can be used in multiple Switch 2s--you just have to download the game data before playing.

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Ys X: Proud Nordics is an action RPG that focuses on the adventurer Adol and the proud Norman Karja as they find themselves bound together by the shackles of Mana. With the looming threat of the undying horde known as the Griegr drawing close, the duo works together to gather a trusty crew of friends and allies to help save the day. Proud Nordics is an enhanced version of Ys X, offering improved performance, rebalanced gameplay, and quality-of-life updates compared to the original game, which launched on PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC in 2024. There's also a brand-new story centering around Öland Island, and the devious time-trial dungeon Muspelheim. On top of all that, the game includes new Mana Actions, Mana Ride racing, and all DLC content from the original game.

As mentioned above, there are more JRPGs to look forward to throughout February. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is out first on February 5, and this is a complete remake of the original game from 2000. The new version features a gorgeous art style reminiscent of sculpted figurines and big changes to the story and gameplay aimed at making the game less of a slog to play. Preordering any version of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined gets you a special costume for the main hero and three Seed of Proficiency items. These preorder bonuses are included with all physical and digital preorders, while preordering the Digital Deluxe Edition on any platform gets you 48-hour early access to the full game starting February 3.

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R-Type Dimensions III Standard Edition

$40 | Releases May 19

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R-Type Dimensions III Special Edition

$70 | Releases May 19

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R-Type Dimensions III: Collector's Edition

$200 | Releases May 19

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Arriving on May 19, R-Type Dimensions III is a massive remake of the classic shoot-em-up, R-Type III: The Third Lightning. Originally released in 1993, the game is receiving a modern makeover for PS5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with updated graphics, a new soundtrack, and several quality-of-life features. You can even bounce back and forth between the updated art style and the original at the press of a bunch, so whether you want to relive the glory days or enjoy the action from a new perspective, Preorders are now open at Amazon, and while you can preorder the standard edition anytime ahead of its May 19 launch, preordes for the premium Special Edition and Collector's Edition are only available from Strictly Limited Games through February 8.

R-Type Dimensions III Standard Edition $40 | Releases May 19

This is the most affordable version of R-Type Dimensions III, getting you the base game and nothing more. Physical preorders are currently only available at Amazon--though even here, not all of them are live. The PS5 listing is active, while the Switch and Switch 2 versions are listed as "currently unavailable." They'll likely be updated soon, and we're expecting the game to arrive at other retailers ahead of its launch.

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If you're a long-time fan of the series, the Special Edition might be more enticing. For an extra $30, you'll get the following:

• Base game
• Printed manual (full color)
• Art booklet featuring concept art, behind-the-scenes designs, info on ships, weapons, and enemies, and various developer commentary and insights
• Original soundtrack on CD

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It's pricey, but no doubt it packs in some cool collectibles. The Collector's Edition is only available to preorder up until February 9, so keep that deadline in mind if you're thinking about adding it to your home. Along with the base game, you'll get the following:

• Premium Collector's Edition box featuring metallic accents and embossing
• Base game
• Printed manual (full color)
• Dobkeratops vs. R-90 Ragnarok Figurine (15cm)
• Art book (120 pages)
• Two-disc soundtrack set
• Fold-out poster
• Sticker sheet
• Boss card set
• Individually numbered certificate of authenticity

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Whether you're an R-Type newcomer or a fan of the classics from decades past, R-Type Dimensions III caters to both players with some useful quality-of-life updates and expanded features. For long-time fans, you can dive into Advanced Mode--with faster enemies and denser projectile patterns, it'll put your skills to the test. And as mentioned above, you can swap between retro 2D graphics and enhanced 3D graphics at the press of a button. Newcomers can explore new "introductory settings" to help them get up to speed with the game's fast pace. You can also play locally with a friend in two-player co-op, which should make it a bit easier to bring down the game's most challenging foes.

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Software giant Adobe sees many of its popular programs, such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere used in the creation of games and other popular entertainment media. Their programs factor into many different development pipelines, and are so ubiquitous as to be almost unavoidable--which is why many developers were extremely dismayed to wake up to an email from Adobe announcing the program's discontinuation on March 1.

"We’re contacting you to let you know that Adobe will be discontinuing Adobe Animate on March 1, 2026. As an existing Animate user, you may continue to use Animate, but please note that technical support will no longer be available after March 1, 2027," states part of the email sent to users.

The email suggests alternative Adobe programs for certain functionality, and also notes that "access to your Animate files and project data will end on March 1, 2027."

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Ubisoft Montreal veteran David Michaud-Cromp--who most recently worked on Assassin's Creed Shadows--has confirmed that he was terminated by the company after a 13-year run. While Michaud-Cromp didn't disclose a reason for his dismissal, he spoke out against Ubisoft's return-to-work mandate in January.

"Today, I was terminated by Ubisoft, effective immediately," wrote Michaud-Cromp on his LinkedIn account. "This was not my decision. I won't be discussing internal details or circumstances. I'm taking time to regroup and will share next steps when appropriate."

Last week, Michaud-Cromp disclosed that he had been suspended for three days without pay. He added that Ubisoft told him that it was "related to public comments I expressed regarding the company's return-to-office policy, and based on an alleged breach of the duty of loyalty."

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Chad Grenier, the studio head at Wildlight Entertainment and director of the free-to-play raid shooter Highguard, has said it "doesn't matter" how many people play the game.

Speaking to Polygon, Grenier said, "Whether it gets a thousand people or a hundred million people, it doesn't matter. What matters most is that the game is loved by the people who played it."

He added that his hope is that Highguard becomes a game that "people love and becomes part of them."

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Nearly seven years ago, People Playground debuted on Steam and invited players to terrorize their ragdoll stick-figure creations. Now, someone has created a malicious mod that's wrecking havoc on People Playground's saves and other files.

People Playground's solo developer, mestiez, shared an urgent message on the game's Steam page warning players about what happened and how they should handle it. The steps are reproduced below:

• Update the game by verifying game files
• Go to your game directory and delete the "mods" folder.
• Go to "Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\1118200" and delete the folder.
• Unsubscribe from mods that were updated/uploaded after January 30.
• If you have any uploaded mods, check if they were recently updated without your consent.

As explained by mestiez, the offending code was added through People Playground's workshop, which has now been temporarily disabled. According to mestiez's description, the mod removes the Contraptions folder as well as other PPG-related files. It also overwrites any mods and replaces them with itself.

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World of Warcraft secret hunters now have a place to call home, as an over a decade-old mystery dating back to the Cataclysm expansion now has a new purpose.

As discovered by the WoW Secret Finding & Collections Discord community (via Icy Veins), a strange pearl on the very edge of the Vash'jir map that has perplexed players since 2010 now serves a peculiar new function. Bumping into the pearl teleports players to a mysterious location that looks to be an alternate version of the Seat of Knowledge from Pandaria, one where a secret group called the Cabal of the Mind-Seekers meets.

This secret room essentially serves as a display room for all of the game's unlockable "secrets" that have been added to Blizzard's MMORPG over the years. There are locations for 30 of the game's secrets to each be displayed, once a player has personally completed the corresponding secret.

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