An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 Release Dates, Schedule and Episodes

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29-year-old adventurer Hajime Shinonome begins a new life with an abandoned young girl in the wholesome An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 anime. Final Weapon has everything you need to know about the An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 anime, including release dates for new episodes and the weekly schedule. 

In An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29, Shinomone was living a quiet life in Komai Village until he discovers a young girl Lirui, who is about to be attacked by a slime. Shinomone saves Lirui and decides to take her back to the village to begin a new life together as both an adventurer and caretaker.

An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 Release Dates, Exact Premiere Time and Schedule

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New episodes of An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 will release on Wednesdays at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET on Crunchyroll. An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 will have a total of 12 episodes this season with English subtitles and an English dub.

Here are the release dates and schedule for An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 (subject to change):

  • Episode 1 – January 7 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 2 – January 14 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 3 – January 21 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 4 – January 28 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 5 – February 4 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 6 – February 11 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 7 – February 18 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 8 – February 25 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 9 – March 4 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 10 – March 11 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 11 – March 18 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 12 – March 25 – OUT NOW

New episodes of An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 will premiere at the following times (subject to change):

  • Pacific Daylight Time: 6:00 a.m. PDT
  • Mountain Daylight Time: 7:00 a.m. MDT
  • Central Daylight Time: 8:00 a.m. CDT
  • Eastern Daylight Time: 9:00 a.m. EDT
  • Greenwich Mean Time: 1:00 p.m. GMT

OP/ED, Cast and Staff

HoneyWorks performs the opening theme song “Kimi ga Tomoshite Kureta Hikari o Ima feat. Hanon” and the ending theme song “Kimi no Tonari Kūki ga Oishii feat. Kotoha”

The cast includes:

  • Makoto Furukawa as Shinonome Hajime
  • Sayumi Suzushiro as Rirui
  • Shizuka Itō as Veronica
  • Yūki Kuwahara as Anyango
  • Tomohiro Ōno as Rishat
  • Yuna Ogata as Olive Carmen
  • Kaori Maeda as Natalie
  • Haruka Shiraishi as Cocko
  • Yasunori Matsumoto as Cockdole

Riki Fukushima directs An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 and oversees the series scripts at animation studio HORNETS. Yoshihiro Nagamori is the main character designer.

Additional staff members include:

  • Sub-Character Designer: Minoru Tanaka
  • Prop Design: Chiharu Nishimura
  • Art Director: Takumi Onitani
  • Art: Jack
  • Color Key Artist: Masao Ōba
  • Director of Photography: Ayumu Kaikiri
  • Cinematography: Studio Twinkle
  • Editing: Yoshiaki Kimura (IMAGICA)
  • Sound Director: Hiroto Morishita
  • Sound Effects: Yuji Furuya (Swara Pro)
  • Sound Production: Bit Grooove Promotion
  • Music Production: Pony Canyon

The English dub cast includes:

  • Sean Letourneau as Hajime
  • Nia Celeste as Rirui
  • Abigail Blythe as Olive
  • Leslie Collins as Cressida 
  • Bill Jenkins as Gramps

The English dub crew includes:

  • Voice Director: Lee George
  • Producer: Zach Bolton
  • Adaptation: Jessica Sluys
  • Mixer: Neal Malley
  • Engineer: Paola Guzman

Where Can I Watch An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29?

The Daily Life of a Single 29-Year-Old Adventurer main visual
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d Anime Store and ABEMA will stream An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 in Japan, and Crunchyroll will stream the anime worldwide, excluding China and Japan.

What is An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 About?

An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 is based on the manga series by Ippei Nara, which is also known as The Daily Life of a Single 29-Year-Old Adventurer. The manga is available on Kodansha’s K MANGA digital service.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the anime, courtesy of Crunchyroll:

Born and raised in the slums, 29-year-old adventurer Hajime Shinonome now lives a quiet life in Komai Village. But his peaceful days take a turn when he discovers Lirui, an abandoned young girl, being attacked by a slime. Moved by her desperation and reminded of his own past, he takes her back to the village. Hajime and Lirui begin a new chapter filled with unexpected challenges and gentle days!

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage (Switch 2) Review – Virtua Fighter’s Great Nintendo Debut

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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage Switch 2 review

After nearly 5 months, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage finally arrives, and it’s quite a joy to play. I was eagerly anticipating this version after checking out the PC version of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage for review, and yet again, it becomes clear that Switch 2 is becoming a powerhouse for any and every third-party game that could possibly run on it from SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. Like Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage takes advantage of the hardware for an easy pick-up and play experience with really solid visuals. 

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage is the ultimate version of Virtua Fighter 5, building off of the PC version of R.E.V.O. The World Stage version is essentially an expanded version of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O with the single-player components and multiplayer refinements that fans have been asking for. With new moves, combos, and balance adjustments, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage is rich in content and gameplay variety while maintaining a high skill ceiling that makes for a technical and competitive fighting game. However, it’s a rich enough game that even casual players can get into it and have a great time, similar to the Tekken series.

Editor’s note: the Switch 2 version of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage launches with the version 1.10 update, which brings major character balance adjustments and changes. This review is based on the content, gameplay, and features of version 1.00. 

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage Arrives with a Great Switch 2 Port

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage comes to Nintendo Switch 2 with all of the content and features of the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions. At its core, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage is a tried-and-true arcade fighting game with a standard punch/kick/grab button layout, similar to Street Fighter. The roster is stacked with fighters of Virtua Fighter heritage, including Akira Yuki, Pai Chan, and Sarah Bryant. Dural also makes their debut as a playable character, which is available separately as DLC. I’d still argue that Dural should have been included with the release of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage back in October 2025, and that same point of contention still remains with this release.

One of the main highlights of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage is the World Stage mode, which is a new single-player mode inspired by the Quest Mode from previous Virtua Fighter games. In World Stage mode, players can pick their favorite fighter and rise up the ranks by defeating CPU-controlled fighters that are based on real-world player data. By ranking up, you’ll unlock more tournaments and stages. There’s also a boatload of cosmetics that can be unlocked by progressing and completing challenges. This mode is similar to Tekken’s Treasure Battle mode, and you can find yourself spending many hours in World Stage if you’re hooked.

That being said, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is a really fun fighting game thanks to its rewarding gameplay loop, simple but technically sound mechanics, and diverse roster of playable characters. Competitive players will have a great time learning each character’s strengths and weaknesses, and there are a lot of tools that help newcomers get right into the mix, with Training, Arcade, and World Stage mode giving plenty of opportunities for player growth. Just as I said in my initial review, I recommend Training first since it gives you a basic feel of the game while teaching you how and when to perform vital mechanics, such as guard breaks. Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is a tricky and difficult game to master due in part to input timing and needing to know when and where to execute moves, guard breaks, and other tech, but the fighting system is so fun that it keeps you wanting to play more and more.

On Nintendo Switch 2, the controls translate beautifully to the Joy-Con 2 in handheld mode, and it’s one of the most fun fighting games I’ve played on a portable system in many years. The button layout is simple to understand and remap if needed, and it’s really comfortable for portable play. What’s more, the game’s overall performance is really good at 60 FPS in handheld and docked modes. Based on the game’s pixelated hair details, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage appears to be using DLSS on Switch 2, and it’s definitely noticeable in handheld mode with some blurry visuals. Regardless, the game is really crisp and clear in docked mode, and in handheld mode, the game still looks really good for the most part.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage supports cross-play and rollback netcode, so Switch 2 players will be to dive right into the game with other players on different platforms. There’s Ranked Match and Room Match for online play, along with the official tournament mode, which is available on weekends. The rollback netcode ensures gameplay is really smooth online, but if you do play online on Switch 2, I recommend a wired Ethernet connection via docked mode to ensure the best possible experience for all players involved. In addition, the game actually does a really good job making it clear that cross-play is enabled by default. On the main menu, the game has a spectator mode where you can watch matches and download replays. This is especially good for competitive play, in case you want to study how certain characters play. Oftentimes, you see players competing on different platforms.

A Solid Fighting Game for Newcomers and Returning Fans on Switch 2

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is one of the best fighting games out right now in terms of combat and online functionality, and it does a lot more right than wrong on Switch 2, or any other platform for that matter. For those wanting a solid arcade fighting game experience with the content and depth of fighting games from the early PlayStation 2 and SEGA Dreamcast era, you can’t go wrong with Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage. My review rating from the PC version still stands here, but I’m also more optimistic about what SEGA may have in store for future updates, if version 1.10 is anything to go by. 

The barrier to entry for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is quite low too, considering it’s only $19.99. My one gripe for the game is that the Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage 30th Anniversary Edition, which includes the Yakuza Series Collaboration Pack and other bonus cosmetic packs, is $49.99—a considerable step up from the Standard Edition for what you’re getting. I would have liked to see more of the DLC packed in with World Stage, but other than that, I can’t really complain.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage nails a lot of the points it needed to make for a fighting game, and the game’s post-launch support ensures parity across all versions, Nintendo Switch 2 included. This is a promising sign ahead of the long-anticipated new Virtua Fighter project, and I hope the new game ends up taking a lot of the best cues from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The Switch 2 version launches on March 26.

Disclaimer: SEGA provided a Nintendo Switch 2 copy of Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage for coverage purposes.

Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord Release Dates, Schedule and Episodes

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A reincarnated child prodigy is banished to a remote town where his magical story truly begins in the anime adaptation of Sou Akaike’s Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord light novel series. As the winter season unravels, Final Weapon has everything you need to know about the Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord anime, including release dates for new episodes and the weekly schedule. 

The story of Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord focuses on Van, the fourth son of a marquis, who realizes from a young age that he’s been reincarnated. With a lifetime of knowledge, Van becomes a child prodigy until his production magic manifests. His family banishes him to a remote town on the verge of collapse, where Van’s magic truly begins to flourish. 

Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord Release Dates, Exact Premiere Time and Schedule

Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord anime
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New episodes of Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord will release on Wednesdays at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET on Crunchyroll. Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord will have a total of 12 episodes this season with English subtitles.

Here are the release dates and schedule for Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord (subject to change):

  • Episode 1 – January 7 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 2 – January 14 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 3 – January 21 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 4 – January 28 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 5 – February 4 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 6 – February 11 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 7 – February 18 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 8 – February 25 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 9 – March 4 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 10 – March 11 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 11 – March 18 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 12 – March 25 – OUT NOW

New episodes of Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord will premiere at the following times (subject to change):

  • Pacific Daylight Time: 6:00 a.m. PDT
  • Mountain Daylight Time: 7:00 a.m. MDT
  • Central Daylight Time: 8:00 a.m. CDT
  • Eastern Daylight Time: 9:00 a.m. EDT
  • Greenwich Mean Time: 1:00 p.m. GMT

OP/ED, Cast and Staff

Rei Nakashima
Nonoka Obuchi

Rei Nakashima performs the opening theme song “Okirakuze~shon,” and Nonoka Obuchi performs the ending theme song “Make it.”

The cast includes:

  • Yumi Uchiyama as Van
  • M.A.O as Till
  • Mariya Ise as Khamsin
  • Yōko Hikasa as Panamera
  • Shion Wakayama as Arte
  • Kenyū Horiuchi as Esparda
  • Chikahiro Kobayashi as Dee
  • Makoto Furukawa as Ortho
  • Wakana Kuramochi as Puriel
  • Motoaki Satō as Kusara
  • Nonoka Ōbuchi as Lada Priora

Tetsuya Tatamitani directs the Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord anime at NAZ. Yutaka Yasunaga is in charge of the series scripts, and Kana Utatane is the music composer. Flying Dog is in charge of music production. Tsurayuki Kuriyama is the series director and “super adviser,” and Shingo Nakamura is the character designer.

Where Can I Watch Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord?

Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord anime key visual
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Crunchyroll is streaming the Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord anime worldwide excluding Japan, China, Korea, Mongolia and Timor-Leste. In Japan, the anime is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and airing on the Tokyo MX and BS11 channels.

What is Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord About?

Akaike launched the story on May 15, 2020 on the Shōsetsu ni Narō website. Moreover, Overlap Bunko began to publish the light novel series with illustrations by Kururi in September 2021. Maro Aoiro launched the novel on Overlap’s Comic Gardo website in August 2021.

Lastly, Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the manga in English and describes the story as follows:

Van, the fourth son of a powerful noble, is only two years old when he remembers his past life as a salaryman in Japan. With his adult brain in a young body, he’s considered a child prodigy…until he displays the “Production Magic” skill when he turns eight. In a family that favors offensive magic, this crafting skill is considered useless in battle, and Van is banished to oversee a tiny country town in disgrace. With only his personal maid, the memories of his past life, and his “worthless” magic, can Van improve the fortunes of this little village—and himself?

Genshin Impact Version Luna VI Special Program Set for March 27

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Genshin Impact Version Luna VI

HoYoverse announced the Genshin Impact Version Luna VI “Song of the Welkin Moon: Rondo – Augured Homecoming” Special Program livestream will be held on March 27 at 8:00 a.m. EDT (UTC-4). Fans may tune into the livestream on the official Genshin Impact Twitch channel and official YouTube channel. 

The upcoming livestream will reveal all the new information Genshin Impact players need to know about the Version Luna VI update, such as new in-game events and playable characters. HoYoverse will likely release new redemption codes during the Version Luna VI livestream as well, allowing viewers to claim new rewards.

Here are the exact start times for the live stream in western time zones:

  • Pacific Daylight Time: 5:00 a.m. PDT
  • Mountain Daylight Time: 6:00 a.m. MDT
  • Central Daylight Time: 7:00 a.m. CDT
  • Eastern Daylight Time: 8:00 a.m. EDT
  • Greenwich Mean Time: 12:00 p.m. GMT

HoYoverse previously released Genshin Impact Version Luna V “Song of the Welkin Moon: Variation — Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind” on February 25. Genshin Impact Version Luna V brought players back to Mondstadt for in-game events and the arrival of Varka, Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius and Knight of Boreas, as a playable character. 

Lastly, Genshin Impact is available now for Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows and Epic Games Store.

AMANATSU+ Visual Novel is Coming to Steam on April 14

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AMANATSU+

Shiravune has announced that AZARASHI SOFTWARE-developed visual novel AMANATSU+ is coming to PC via Steam on April 14. AMANATSU+ will support English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options with full Japanese voice-overs.

Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

Gameplay & Features

      • Multi-choice, single-ending VN with 1+ hours till credits
      • Star-studded cast of professional Japanese voice talent

Story

A simple story about young love in the countryside at the height of summer.
Although having lived in the city all his life, circumstances bring the protagonist to the countryside where he falls in love.
As the days go by, the end of summer soon approaches—along with the Nanakayama festival.

“I’ll… be Master’s maid, meow!”
“Come on over and be the zombie!”
(W-Were summer festivals always this chaotic…?!)

Though unaccustomed to local events, the protagonist throws himself headfirst into the festivities alongside the girls.
Summer is coming to an end, but a palpable heat continues to linger over Nanakayama.
A time for all sorts of first experiences, like visiting your girlfriend and going on shopping dates.
These joyful days spent with your girlfriend aren’t over yet.

Characters

Kazuha Ainokura (CV: Yukari Aoyama)

Kazuha Ainokura, the protagonist’s adorable tsundere fiancée, known around Kagowatashi for her sharp quips. Tends to show her true self whenever the two are alone together, like a true maiden. Even as the second semester begins, she falls even deeper in love with the protagonist. The more they talk about their future together, the more she grows as a woman.

Kogane Amahara (CV: Hana Akino)

Kogane Amahara, a pure and innocent girl at heart, though she does her best to hide it. But much to her chagrin, the protagonist is able to see right through her.
When in a group, she loves to be loud and boisterous, but whenever you’re alone together, she suddenly shows a more docile side.

Yashiro Kaminashi (CV: Roro Amari)

Through her relationship with the protagonist, Yashiro has become more honest with her feelings. Alongside her parents, Popponchi, and Kou—the Kaminashi household remains as lively as ever. As the days go by, she gradually grows more comfortable with letting her boyfriend pamper her. Despite the almost sacred aura surrounding her sometimes, the occasional glimpses of her cute side packs an equally destructive punch.

Elegy of the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star Anime Continues in Cour 2

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Elegy of the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star

The staff of the short anime adaptation of Hiroshi Kurao’s Elegy of the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star (also known as Fist of the North Star: Elegy of Ken-Oh’s Army Grunts) spin-off manga confirmed that the anime will continue with cour 2. Elegy of the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star cour 2 is currently slated to premiere in July 2026 on AT-X and Tokyo MX channels in Japan. 

Takuma Hase and Yūma Saitō are technical directors and editors for the anime at Do-Raku. Daisuke Miura is the animation director, and Mirai Iwai is the art director and the color key artist. Sayoko Itō is the compositing director of photography, and Seiji Miura is the music composer. Female unit Itsuka Saisei performs the opening theme song “Blacker Co., Ltd.”

The anime’s cast includes:

  • Hiro Shimono as Nobu
  • Shinnosuke Ogami as Zaku
  • Masaaki Yano as Buzz
  • Shinya Takahashi as the narrator

The new Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- anime will get a double-episode premiere on April 10 at 1:00 a.m. JST, effectively April 11. The third and four episodes of Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- will premiere on April 17, and the anime will be streaming worldwide on Amazon Prime Video. 

Alexandros performs the opening theme song “Hallelujah.”

Hiroshi Maeda directs the Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- anime at TMS Entertainment, and Kazuma Ogasawara is the assistant director. Kazuhiko Inuka is in charge of the series scripts, and Naoki Hisatsune is the character designer. Kōji is the animation director, and Yūki Hayashi is the music composer. NIA Animation and Kishida Studio BACU are working on the production.

The cast includes:

  • Shunsuke Takeuchi as Kenshiro
  • Daiki Yamashita as Bat
  • M.A.O as Rin
  • Wataru Takagi as Jagi
  • Tsuguo Mogami as Toki
  • Taiten Kusunoki as Raoh
  • Kōji Yusa as Shin
  • Saori Hayami as Yuria
  • Yūichi Nakamura as Rei
  • Ruriko Aoki as Mamiya

Buronson and Tetsuo Hara’s original Fist of the North Star manga was serialized from 1983 to 1988 in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. In 1984, a TV anime adaptation began and popularized the franchise.

Finally, the Fist of the North Star manga is available to purchase both physically and digitally at VIZ Media. Here’s an overview of the series:

One day, a wanderer appears out of the wasteland to bring justice to the guilty and hope to the people—a warrior named Ken, a man who bears seven scars upon his chest and holds the secret of a mysterious martial art known as Hokuto Shinken, the Divine Fist of the North Star!

NieR:Orchestra Concert 12026 [ YoRHa ] U.S. Tour Dates Announced

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AWR Music Productions, Square Enix, and Innovation Arts & Entertainment have announced that NieR:Orchestra Concert 12026 [ YoRHa ], a symphonic concert tour that will head to major U.S. cities. The NieR:Orchestra Concert 12026 [ YoRHa ] tour will begin on August 7 in Seattle, brought to fans by the team behind NieR:Orchestra Concert 12024 [ the end of data ]. Presale tickets become available on March 31, followed by tickets for the general public on April 3, at https://www.nierconcert.com/tour.

The performances will be conducted by Eric Roth with a full orchestra and chorus, along with vocals by original NieR vocalists J’Nique Nicole and Emi Evans. The concert also features recorded recitations by Yui Ishikawa (No. 2), Reina Tanaka (No. 4), Mio Hanana (No. 21), and Chihira Mochida (No. 16), presenting episodes related to Pearl Harbor Descent Operation. Director Yoko Taro and composer Keiichi Okabe will be in attendance at the Seattle performance as well. 

Here’s the tour schedule:

  • Fri, Aug 7 & Sat, Aug 8 – Seattle, WA – McCaw Hall
  • Sat, Sept 5 & Sun, Sept 6 – Chicago, IL – Symphony Center
  • Saturday, November 7 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
  • Saturday, November 14 – Denver, CO – Bellco Theatre
  • Saturday, November 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Shrine Auditorium
  • Saturday, December 12 – Boston, MA – Boch Center Wang Theatre
  • Saturday, December 19 – Houston, TX – Smart Financial Centre
  • Saturday, February 6 – Washington, DC – DAR Constitution Hall
  • Saturday, March 6 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic

 

Square Enix released its NieR Series 15th Anniversary Box on February 28 in Japan for 32,780 yen, or roughly $210. The NieR Series 15th Anniversary Box includes a 210mm (approximately 8.3 inches) scale figure of NieR: Automata protagonist 2B, NieR Re[in]carnation protagonist Fio and the protagonist from NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…; the NieR Jazz Arrangement Album from the Dinner Show CD; and NieR Weapon Story Book.

Square Enix recently confirmed that NieR: Automata surpassed 10 million units sold, and  NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 sold over 2 million units to date. An anniversary video was also released and ended with the teaser “NieR: Automata to be continued…,” hinting that the story of 2B, 9S, and A2 may not be over yet.

How to Link Square Enix Members Account in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy

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Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Square Enix Members login guide

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy has finally arrived as a new free-to-play 3v3 team boss arena game that lets players enjoy matches together, but did you know that you can link your Square Enix Members account to the game for a bonus reward? In this guide, Final Weapon will walk you through how to link your Square Enix Members account to Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy and claim your free reward.

Generally, Square Enix Members are able to use their accounts on games like Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy XIV to manage certain settings and account details. In Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, players can sign into their Square Enix Members to access the Dissidia Web Shop, which has exclusive MogPay Points bundles that offer a better value compared to the in-game ones.

How to Log in and Link Square Enix Members Account in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy

  1. Head to the Settings menu in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy by pressing the cog icon ⚙️ on the main menu.
  2. Scroll down to the Other Settings section and find the Square Enix Members Account login feature. Tap it to open the login page in a tab on your device’s web browser.
  3. Press the Square Enix Membership button on the web page and login in with your email address and password. If you have your Square Enix Members account linked to Final Fantasy XI or Final Fantasy XIV, feel free to login with the same credentials.
  4. After logging in, you’ll have access to the Dissidia Web Shop. Navigate down the page and claim the [One Time Only] 500 Free MogPay Points bundle. 
  5. Head back to the Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy game on your device. After a minute or so, you’ll receive 500 MogPay Points in your in-game inbox. Simply tap to claim the MogPay Points, which can be used to summon abilities from the Ability Draw.

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is now available for Android via Google Play Store and iOS via App Store. The Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy original soundtrack is also available now on Amazon Music, Apple Music, and other music distribution services. Fans can expect six new characters in the two months after launch (April to May 2026): Onion Knight, Iroha, Firion, Balthier, Rikku and Clive Rosfield. 

Ahead of launch, Final Weapon had the opportunity to play Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy for a preview to get a feel of the combat system, base roster of playable characters, the seasonal story, and so much more. 

Invincible VS Reveals Titan in New Gameplay Trailer

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Invincible VS Titan

Skybound Games and Quarter Up have released a new gameplay trailer for Invincible VS, revealing playable character Titan.

The launch roster of Invincible VS now includes Invincible, Atom Eve, Bulletproof, Thula, Rex Splode, Battle Beast, Omni-Man, Cecil Stedman, Robot, Monster Girl, Ella Mental, Lucan, Anissa, Powerplex, Dupli-Kate, Allen the Alien, and Titan.

An Invincible VS open beta test will be held on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S from April 9 to April 11. 

Here are the playable fighters and arenas for the open beta test:

  • Playable Fighters
    • Invincible
    • Atom Eve
    • Bulletproof
    • Thula
    • Rex Splode
    • Battle Beast
    • Omni-Man
    • Robot
    • Monster Girl
    • Allen the Alien
  • Arenas
    • Hometown Invasion (Night)
    • Moon
    • Ka-Hor’s Tomb (Day)
    • Himalayas
    • Kinetic Chamber
    • Training Room

Based on the Invincible comic book and animated series, Invincible VS is a 3v3 tag fighter which will include many fan-favorite characters. Quarter Up, a studio under Skybound, is developing the game. The team is led by some of the developers behind of the 2013 Killer Instinct game. 

Additionally, Invincible VS will feature motion inputs and a Content Creator Mode. After lots of fan feedback, motion inputs will co-exist alongside easy inputs within the game. The new Content Creator Mode will disable all the gore, violence, and blood that could get content creators demonetized on their platforms. 

Invincible VS will release on April 30 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows and Steam. In addition, pre-orders for Invincible VS include the Zero Suit Mark skin and 4 color variants as an added bonus.

Marvel Rivals Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Officially In Development

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Saras Rajpal
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Marvel Rivals

In a new interview with IGN, Marvel Games executive producer Danny Koo confirmed that a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Marvel Rivals is in development. The announcement comes just over a year after the game initially released in December 2024. 

When asked about the Switch 2 version, Koo stated that “We’re working on it, but when we have news, we’ll announce that one.” When asked once again, he reconfirmed that “We will do it.” Previously, NetEase stated that it was open to releasing a port after getting a hold of several Nintendo Switch 2 devkits. Only time will tell when the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Marvel Rivals will release. 

Recently, NetEase announced that Marvel Rivals season 7 will release on March 20, and will bring the arrival of White Fox. Later on, in season 7.5, Black Cat will release. Black Cat is a beloved villain and anti-hero who frequently is seen both fighting and flirting with Spider-Man.

The first gameplay trailer for White Fox describes her as follows: “As chaos spreads across New York, White Fox appears to establish order. A legendary nine-tailed fox and Director of Tiger Division, Ami Han brings sharp instincts, supernatural power, and unshakable resolve to the fight. When Fisk crosses the line, the Kumiho strikes back.”

Season 7 will also bring with it a new map set in New York City, new accessories for several heroes, and numerous balance updates. These balance updates will include the addition of a team-up between Luna Snow and White Fox, as well as Storm and Adam Warlock. NetEase will nerf Daredevil, Elsa Bloodstone, and Winter Soldier, and buff Hulk, Black Panther, Deadpool, and Blade.

Lastly, Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

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