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Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Goes PC-Forward as Visual Foundation
gaming7 days ago

Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Goes PC-Forward as Visual Foundation

Ars Technica reports that Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy is being developed with PC as the lead platform, with 3D assets created at PC-quality first and then scaled to console hardware. The studio cites growing PC audiences and strong PC sales for recent entries, and says the third installment is progressing on schedule, though platform timing may still vary as releases on different platforms continue to follow distinct cadences.

Townfall Bypasses Xbox Day One as State of Play Highlights Other Platforms
gaming13 days ago

Townfall Bypasses Xbox Day One as State of Play Highlights Other Platforms

Konami’s Silent Hill: Townfall isn’t listed for Xbox at launch, with PS5, Steam, and the Epic Games Store shown as platforms. The State of Play lineup also omits several other titles from Xbox day one (e.g., Kena: Scars of Kosmora, 4Loop, Yakoh Shinobi Ops, Rev.Noir, and the God of War Trilogy Remake). The piece notes that Xbox owners may still see these games later, following patterns like Silent Hill 2 and Kena: Bridge of Spirits.

Starsand Island sails into February Early Access with a grand 2026 multi‑platform release
gaming24 days ago

Starsand Island sails into February Early Access with a grand 2026 multi‑platform release

Starsand Island, an anime-inspired cozy life sim from Seed Sparkle Lab, will launch on Steam Early Access and Xbox Preview in February, with a full 1.0 release planned for mid‑2026 on Steam, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and macOS; early access won’t include online multiplayer, but cooperative crafting and expansive DIY systems are slated for the full release, along with NPC relationships, animal companions, and vehicle-based exploration. The developers have been transparent about the process and the community currently maintains a stance against AI-generated content.

Fable lands on PS5 day one as Xbox pursues broader multiplatform strategy
games1 month ago

Fable lands on PS5 day one as Xbox pursues broader multiplatform strategy

Microsoft is embracing multiplatform releases, with Fable launching day-one on PS5 alongside Xbox, while Forza Horizon 6 will rollout across platforms at different times. Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan says the goal is to reach as many players as possible while maintaining optionality to tailor each game to its platform, acknowledging past inconsistencies and aiming for more consistent cross‑platform launches.

2026's Gaming Horizon: A Month-by-Month Preview of New Releases
gaming1 month ago

2026's Gaming Horizon: A Month-by-Month Preview of New Releases

PCMag’s 2026 video game calendar previews a month-by-month lineup of announced titles across PC, PS5, Switch/Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S, highlighting a wide slate from January debuts like Pathologic 3 and Mio: Memories in Orbit to a November showing for Grand Theft Auto VI, plus remasters and cross‑gen releases signposting a fluid, update-ready year for gaming.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Assures Quality and Sales Success Despite Platform Challenges
gaming4 months ago

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Assures Quality and Sales Success Despite Platform Challenges

Square Enix's director Naoki Hamaguchi assures that the development of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part Three will not be affected by the multiplatform approach, despite challenges with Xbox's memory limitations. The game will be released on Switch 2 and Xbox alongside PlayStation, with a focus on optimized lighting and performance, especially for handheld mode, to maintain visual quality.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Expands to Switch 2 and Xbox, Director Addresses Difficulty Concerns
gaming5 months ago

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Expands to Switch 2 and Xbox, Director Addresses Difficulty Concerns

Final Fantasy 7 Remake will launch on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 on January 22, 2026, marking its first release outside PlayStation consoles, with the entire remake trilogy expected to be available across multiple platforms, including PC, with preorders offering a free original Final Fantasy 7.