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Critics generally praise Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined for its improved pacing and updated visuals, making the classic more accessible on Switch/Switch 2. However, several outlets warn that trimming content and simplifying certain mechanics may reduce the game’s depth and sense of discovery for longtime fans.
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined is coming to Switch 1 and Switch 2 on February 5, 2026 as part of the series’ 40th anniversary. The remake streamlines the long PS1-era RPG while preserving its core charm, using a diorama-inspired art style to refresh the look. In a detailed interview, producer Takeshi Ichikawa explains balancing modernization with nostalgia, trimming nonessential segments to speed up the narrative, and aims to make the game accessible for newcomers without alienating longtime fans.
Square Enix revealed a new trailer for Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined, showcasing familiar characters like an older Kiefer and new gameplay elements, including additional content and locations. The game is set to release on Switch and Switch 2 on February 5, 2026, featuring streamlined progression, deeper character development, and world transformations through collecting stone tablet fragments.
Pininfarina, in collaboration with JAS Motorsport, is reimagining the Honda NSX with a new carbon fiber body, improved stance, and a tuned V6 engine, set to be unveiled in the first half of 2026, while retaining classic design elements like pop-up lights.
Square Enix showcased 17 minutes of gameplay for Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined at Tokyo Game Show, revealing new footage and confirming the game will release on Switch and Switch 2 on February 5, 2026, with no upgrade path for Switch users. Additionally, gameplay for Octopath Traveler 0 was also shown, arriving on December 4, 2025.
Square Enix's Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, launching on February 5, 2026, for multiple platforms, features a streamlined story, rearranged events, new content, and quality-of-life improvements, aiming to address pacing issues of the original.
Sega announced the revival of five dormant franchises at The Game Awards 2023, including Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi. These games are part of an initiative to reimagine Sega's iconic series for a modern audience. It is unclear whether they will be remakes or sequels, but the gameplay footage shown suggests new experiences. No release windows have been announced yet.
Ed Sheeran leads a star-studded lineup in the special Mushroom compilation album, "Mushroom: 50 Years of Making Noise (Reimagined)." The album features reinterpretations of iconic songs by artists such as Vance Joy, Amy Shark, Jimmy Barnes, The Temper Trap, and Paul Kelly. The release is part of a year-long celebration of Mushroom Group's 50th anniversary, culminating in a one-off concert featuring many of the contributing artists. Ed Sheeran, who has a close relationship with the Mushroom Group, contributes his own cover of Hunters & Collectors' classic ballad "Throw Your Arms Around Me."
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus is making a comeback after a six-year hiatus with a reimagined show that eliminates animal acts and incorporates video screens and music. The circus, which kicks off its nationwide tour on September 29, aims to captivate modern audiences with a fresh narrative, diverse performers, and future-forward technology. While some traditionalists may lament the absence of animal acts, the circus plans to engage younger audiences by embracing social media influences and authenticity.
Singer, known for restoring and reimagining Porsche 911s, has unveiled its latest project, the Dynamics & Lightweighting Study (DLS) - Turbo. Inspired by the racing legacy of the Porsche 934/5, the DLS Turbo combines the air-cooled 964 generation with 934/5 styling cues. It features carbon fiber bodywork, adjustable spoilers, and a track-focused version with a massive splitter. The road-focused version offers a classic ducktail spoiler. Both versions are powered by a Singer-designed 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged six-pot engine producing over 700 horsepower. Each DLS Turbo is built to owner specifications, and pricing varies. The car will be showcased at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Monterey Car Week.
Singer Vehicle Design teased its latest reimagined Porsche 911, featuring huge fender flares, a massive wing, and bright orange color. The company is temporarily not accepting orders for the 911 Classic Study and is shifting to focusing on turbocharged vehicles instead. Singer builds each car to a client's request, giving buyers a wide range of options, from a comfy grand tourer for the road to something more aggressive for the track.
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus is returning for a 2023 North American tour, but without animals. The show has been reimagined as a high-octane family event with highwire tricks, trapeze artists, and bicycles leaping on trampolines. The circus took down its tents after years of declining ticket sales as customers became conflicted about the treatment of circus animals. The rebirth extends the circus’ long run that dates back to a time before automobiles, airplanes or movies.
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus is returning as a high-octane family event without animals, featuring highwire tricks, trapeze artists, and bicycles leaping on trampolines. The 75 performers from 18 countries will tour North America starting in September 2023, with a complete rethink of the modern circus, including integrating clowns, branding, and merchandise. The rebirth extends the circus’ long run that dates back to a time before automobiles, airplanes, or movies, and the new production design includes moveable staircases and two main stages.