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Dragon Quest Day 2026 Promises Major Reveals, From DQ12 to DQ8 Talk
gaming6 hours ago

Dragon Quest Day 2026 Promises Major Reveals, From DQ12 to DQ8 Talk

Rumours suggest Dragon Quest Day 2026 (May 27) will feature multiple major reveals, including a potential reappearance of Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate and whispers of a Dragon Quest 8 remake/remaster. Eight unlisted videos on Square Enix’s Dragon Quest YouTube playlist have sparked speculation about trailers. A livestream is planned (likely prioritizing Japanese viewers), with Push Square promising coverage as details are announced. Nothing is confirmed yet.

Dragon Quest Creator Hints May 27 Stream Will Reveal the Next Game
gaming17 days ago

Dragon Quest Creator Hints May 27 Stream Will Reveal the Next Game

Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii says a May 27 live stream for the series’ 40th anniversary will include an announcement about the next game, possibly Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate; no official confirmation from Square Enix yet, though past anniversary streams revealed multiple titles, and the related KosoKoso broadcast has since been made private on YouTube.

Dragon Quest Earns Hall of Fame Induction Alongside Angry Birds, FIFA, and Silent Hill
gaming18 days ago

Dragon Quest Earns Hall of Fame Induction Alongside Angry Birds, FIFA, and Silent Hill

The Strong National Museum of Play announced four new games inducted into its Video Game Hall of Fame for 2026: Dragon Quest, Angry Birds, FIFA International Soccer, and Silent Hill, highlighting Dragon Quest’s JRPG legacy and Koichi Sugiyama’s pioneering game music, Angry Birds’ mobile breakthrough, FIFA’s global popularity, and Silent Hill’s genre-defining horror; several other nominees such as Frogger, Galaga, RuneScape, Skyrim, and PaRappa the Rapper were also considered.

Angry Birds, Dragon Quest, and Silent Hill Lead 2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame Class
technology19 days ago

Angry Birds, Dragon Quest, and Silent Hill Lead 2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame Class

The Strong Museum announced the 2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees, including Angry Birds, Dragon Quest, FIFA International Soccer, and Silent Hill, with the selection based on icon-status, longevity, geographic reach, and influence; the ceremony took place at The Strong’s ESL Digital Worlds venue.

Square Enix sale on Switch platforms slices prices, led by Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade
gaming2 months ago

Square Enix sale on Switch platforms slices prices, led by Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade

Retailers are discounting Square Enix games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, led by Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade at $29.99. The lineup includes Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake ($44.99), Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake ($29.99), Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined ($49.99), Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince ($23.99), Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles ($39.99), Octopath Traveler 0 ($39.99), and Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven ($29.99). Deals are available at Best Buy and GameStop, with Amazon price-matching, plus a broader Nintendo eShop sale separate from these listings.

Zelda’s Quiet Revolution: How a Console Classic Defined a Genre
gaming2 months ago

Zelda’s Quiet Revolution: How a Console Classic Defined a Genre

Forty years after its debut, The Legend of Zelda didn’t invent a genre but crystallized it by bringing the depth and challenge of computer RPGs to consoles through streamlined action-adventure gameplay. Drawing on predecessors like Druaga, Hydlide, Xanadu, Perseus, and Dragon Quest, Zelda popularized dungeon-based exploration and item-driven progression, spawning a wave of “Zelda-like” games and shaping the broader understanding of action RPGs and JRPG influence. Its influence persists in modern open-world entries and a continuing expansion of the series through spin-offs and adaptations, cementing Zelda’s enduring impact on gaming.”,

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Trims the Tale for Switch, Aims at Both Old and New Fans
gaming3 months ago

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Trims the Tale for Switch, Aims at Both Old and New 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.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Dazzles Critics Across Platforms
gaming3 months ago

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Dazzles Critics Across Platforms

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, a PS5 remake of the classic PS1 RPG, is drawing strong early reviews, averaging 85 on OpenCritic with 97% critics recommending it. Reviewers praise faster pacing, updated visuals, and refined gameplay, calling it the best modern take on the game, though some changes may not please all veterans. The remake arrives February 5, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.