SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes Anime Gets New ‘Climax’ Promo Video and Visual

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Soul Kiwami
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SI-VIS The Sound of Heroes climax visual

Aniplex and Sony Music Entertainment have released a new promotional video and key visual (shown above) previewing the “climax” of the SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes original anime.

New SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes episodes will release on Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. PST / 9:00 p.m. EST on Crunchyroll with English subs.

In-story musical unit SI-VIS performs the opening theme song “So Far Away” and the ending theme song “Friends & Smile” for the anime’s first cour. The songs were both penned by Takui Nakajima. Taisho is handling the vocals in songs for YOSUKE, the leader of SI-VIS.

The cast includes: 

  • Ayane Sakura as Siren
  • Sōma Saitō as JUNE
  • Daisuke Namikawa as YOSUKE
  • Nobunaga Shimazaki as Sōji
  • Akari Kitō as μ (pronounced as “myu”)

Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend author Fumiaki Maruto oversees and writes the series scripts of SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes. Renowned illustrator Hidari is the original character designer. 

Additional staff members include:

  • Sub-Character Design: Mika Takahashi, Masahiro Yamanaka
  • Monster Design: Tomohisa Onoue
  • Chief Animation Director: Yurie Ōhigashi
  • Action Animation Director: Takaaki Hirayama
  • Art Director: Takao Makino
  • Color Design: Yoshinori Horikawa
  • Director of Photography: Sota Mikami
  • CG Director: Masato Takahashi
  • Editing: Yumi Jinguji
  • Sound Director: Yasushi Nagura
SI-VIS The Sound of Heroes key visual
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Lastly, here’s an overview of the anime series, courtesy of Crunchyroll:

SI-VIS is a co-ed music group, led by YOSUKE, shaking up the global music scene with their unmatched vocals and performances. However, they are actually heroes in disguise, battling against mysterious forces threatening the world. They convert audience energy at live performances into combat power. Luckily, the battles appear to be ordinary concerts to the public, keeping their identity a secret.

Gear.Club Unlimited 3 is Now Available with 3-Day Early Access for Deluxe Edition Owners

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Gear.Club Unlimited 3 Deluxe Edition

NACON and Eden Games have released Gear.Club Unlimited 3, the latest racing game in the Gear.Club series, with its 3-day early access period for the Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. The full launch of Gear.Club Unlimited 3 follows up on February 19 for Nintendo Switch 2, followed by PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam later in 2026.

The Gear.Club Unlimited 3 Deluxe Edition offers the following bonuses and content:

  • Three days of early access
  • Performance Cars Pack
    • Nissan GTR R-35 Nismo
    • Nissan 370Z Nismo
    • Bugatti Mistral
  • Career Starter Pack
    • 200,000 Credits 
    • Three sets of 50 different resources
    • Two engineers
  • Customization Pack
  • Carbon Pack
    • Three carbon hoods for seven Japanese cards (21 pieces in total)
  • Neon Pack
    • Five themed neon lights for all cars.

Fans who pre-ordered the game will also receive exclusive versions of the Honda S2000 and BMW Z4. Those who haven’t purchased the Deluxe Edition or pre-ordered the Standard Edition may do so in the Nintendo eShop.

Final Weapon reviewed Gear.Club Unlimited 3 and awarded it a 4/5 score, noting that it’s “a great racing game that takes advantage of the Switch 2 hardware to deliver a compelling, immersive, and satisfying experience with smooth gameplay. With a roster of more than 40 car models with 50 tracks across France and Japan, Gear.Club Unlimited 3 gives racing game fans a lot to play with in its content-rich story mode. Although there are a few graphical issues and some missing fan-favorite cars, the game is a great foundation for developer Eden Games to build off of.”

Asphalt Legends – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Shadowdrops Today

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Saras Rajpal
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Asphalt Legends - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Shadowdrops Today

Gameloft has shadowdropped Asphalt Legends – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on the titular platform via the Nintendo eShop. The game is available now for free. 

The new edition has a quality and frame rate of 1440p/60FPS docked, and 1080p/60FPS in handheld mode. The game initially released in 2018, before it rebranded to Asphalt Legends: Unite in 2024. Asphalt Legends is available to download on PC via Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Mac, iOS, and Android. It’s also available on the original Nintendo Switch. The free-to-play racing game has featured collaborations with franchises such as Sonic the Hedgehog and hololive. 

Lastly, the Steam page describes Asphalt Legends as follows:

Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends UNITE and feel the collective heartbeat of the road! Join forces with other players to speed through intense arcade races, perform jaw-dropping stunts, and charge towards victory while driving the finest hypercars!

Take On the World

Gear up and dive into the international arena of Asphalt Legends UNITE‘s online multiplayer mode. Challenge up to 7 opponents from every corner of the world across platforms in thrilling cross-play races. Engage in split-screen competitions with friends (up to 4 players). Get ready to group together, dominate, and leave your mark on the asphalt!

Pick Your Ride and Dominate the Competition

Harness the power of the pack: Over 250 hypercars await, from elite manufacturers such as Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini, each meticulously crafted to push the boundaries of speed and performance. Conquer tracks inspired by iconic locations across the world, cherished by racers worldwide.

Mewgenics Soundtrack Available Now on Steam

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Saras Rajpal
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Mewgenics Soundtrack Available Now on Steam

The soundtrack for Mewgenics, written and performed by Ridiculon, is available now via Steam for a limited time price of $8.99. It is currently unknown when the soundtrack will release on other music platforms like Bandcamp, Apple Music, or Spotify. 

The soundtrack features 82 tracks and both FLAC and MP3 files. The description of the OST is as follows: “You’ve only been waiting since before you were born! But now the wait is over! Steel thyself for an unbearable pile of music from your new favorite game, Mewgenics! Written by your old friends Matthias Bossi and Jon Evans from Ridiculon. Included here on Steam are the in-game album mixes, the “House tracks” and a lovely compliment of instrumental mixes, in case you tire of listening to our brilliant words.”

Check out a video showing Ridiculon performing one of Mewgenics‘ tracks, titled “Eating Rats,” below:

Lastly, the Steam page describes Mewgenics as follows:

From Edmund McMillen (The Binding of Isaac, Super Meat Boy) and Tyler Glaiel (Closure, The End Is Nigh) comes a deeply tactical legacy roguelite that asks:

What if you could breed the perfect army of whiskered warriors, then send them on tactical adventures in search of food, money and loads of treasure?

The Cat Loop:

Welcome to Boon County, where each day you’ll assemble a team from your ever-growing house and outfit your cats with class-specific collars (Fighter, Tank, Mage, and  many more). Send your mutant feline squad clawing through adventures of turn-based battles that demand careful positioning, wild power combos, and environmental shenanigans.

Combat That Rewards Mastery:

With 1000+ unique abilities (75 per class), 900+ items, and countless environmental interactions, every run throws fresh tactical puzzles at you. There’s real depth here, and endless room for experimenters and optimizers alike.

Breeding Creates Your Future:

Cats that return home carry scars, experience (and sometimes extra heads!) Pass down strange skills and mutations, tinker with your bloodline, tackle genetic quirks, and build ever stranger, more powerful cats for the next adventure.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 Switch 2 Development Won’t Lower Overall Quality

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Saras Rajpal
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 Switch 2 Development Won't Lower Overall Quality

In a recent interview, director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that development of Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 for multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2, will not affect or lower the game’s overall quality. Square Enix is developing the game with high-end PCs in mind first.

Hamaguchi specifically states that “our decision to go multiplatform with the FFVII Remake series will not in any way lower the quality of the third installment,” in spite of the worries of many to the contrary. Square will optimize the game down from PC to other platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Hamaguchi also confirms that the game is in the final stretch of development, and that more details will be available soon. 

“Both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox versions have been incredibly well received and generated a lot of buzz online, and that attention has also made me realize how many people are worried about this issue. However, our decision to go multiplatform with the FFVII Remake series will not in any way lower the quality of the third installment. Our development structure simply doesn’t work that way to begin with. …I suppose I’ll just have to keep saying it (laughs).”

Recently, he revealed that Square Enix plans to “share more updates on the FINAL FANTASY VII Remake Project than ever before.” The news came directly after the reveal of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S, which will launch on June 3, 2026. The third and unannounced title in the Final Fantasy VII remake project is likely set to be revealed soon, based on rumors and Hamaguchi’s message. The first two games launched exclusively for PlayStation 5, but it is unclear at this time if that will remain the case for the third game with this new multiplatform approach. 

In January, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade released on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, our 2024 Game of the Year, will release in June for Switch 2 and Xbox. The new version’s streamlined progression feature will be available in a later update for the PlayStation 5 and PC versions.

Fire Emblem Heroes Adds Harmonized CYL Hector and Harmonized CYL Celica

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Saras Rajpal
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Fire Emblem Heroes Adds Harmonized CYL Hector and Harmonized CYL Celica

Nintendo has officially added Harmonized CYL Hector and Harmonized CYL Celica to Fire Emblem Heroes after both won the recent Choose Your Legends: Round 2. Additionally, Fjorm, an original character from Heroes, is featured as a “Chosen Hero.”

Patrick Seitz voices Hector, who is paired with Ephraim, voiced by Greg Chun. Erica Lindbeck voices Celica, paired with Veronica, who Wendee Lee voices. Alongside their release, a summoning event is now live, where you can get the aforementioned characters plus several skills which they can inherit. These include Armored Flare, Swift Specter, and Spd/Res Faith. Check out the new trailer for Fire Emblem Heroes, showcasing the inclusion of Harmonized CYL Hector and Harmonized CYL Celica and Fjorm as a “Chosen Hero,” below:

Recently, Nintendo announced the 9th anniversary celebration for Fire Emblem Heroes. The 9th anniversary celebration will feature three new summoning events called “12 Luminaries.” The event will feature special heroes who appeared between May 2025 and January 2026. There’s also the Special Hero Summon (Year 9) summoning event, where you are guaranteed to add a 5★ Special Hero to your roster.

You can also get more special heroes in the “9th Anniversary: Guaranteed 4★SHSR Summoning Event.” Further, there are daily revival events, a 9th Anniversary special version of Binding Worlds, new quests, and multiple log-in rewards. These will be available throughout February 2026. Additionally, a Special Heroes: Floral Event also released on February 4. The event will last until March 5. 

Lastly, Fire Emblem Heroes is available now for Android via Google Play and iOS via App Store worldwide.

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Kokorowa Rice Cultivation Diary is Now Streaming on Crunchyroll

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Soul Kiwami
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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Kokorowa Rice Cultivation Diary

Crunchyroll has begun streaming the first part of TV anime special for the Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin game, titled Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Kokorowa Rice Cultivation Diary, in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and CIS. The second part of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Kokorowa Rice Cultivation Diary will begin streaming on February 22 at 8:30 a.m. PST / 11:30 a.m. EST.

Renowned voice actress Asami Imai voices Uketa Hime, Kokorowa’s rival, in the new Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin two-part special.

Masayuki Yoshihara directs the special at P.A. Works. Naomi Ōzora and Rika Kinugawa reprise their roles as Sakuna and Kokorowa, respectively. Keigo Koyanagi wrote the scripts, Ayako Kurome is the color key artist, and Mayumi Miyaoka handles art setting.

Additional staff members include:

  • Original Character Design: Ryōta Murayama
  • Character Design: Mio Fujishima
  • Chief Animation Director: Sayo Mizuno
  • Art Director: Tamako Kamiyama
  • 3D Director: Motonari Ichikawa
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Tomo Namiki
  • Editing: Ayumu Takahashi
  • Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
  • Music: Yoshiaki Fujisawa

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin – Kokorowa’s Rice Farming Journal is based on Keiji Andō’s spinoff novel for the game, and the anime special focuses on Sakuna’s best friend and genius inventor Princess Kokorowa. She joins Sakuna on Hinoe Island and takes up rice farming following an incident.

Edelweiss is also currently developing Sakuna Chronicles: Kokorowa and the Gears of Creation, a brand-new spin-off game. Fans can also keep up with Sakuna Chronicles: Parting Clouds, the new monthly web manga launching on February 17.

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Creative Director Shutaro Ida Has Passed Away

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Soul Kiwami
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Shutaro Ida

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement creative director Shutaro Ida has passed away at the age of 52 after a one-and-a-half year battle with cancer. Shutaro Ida was the director of the previous title, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and contributed to a slew of titles during his tenure at Konami, including several Castlevania titles and Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

ArtPlay co-founder Koji Igarashi released the following message on X (formerly Twitter):

Announcement of the passing of SHUTARO, Creative Director at ArtPlay

Early morning on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, our Creative Director SHUTARO passed away at the age of 52 after battling against cancer for approximately one and a half years.

SHUTARO has contributed significantly to the development of the gaming industry through the creation of numerous works. His passing is deeply regrettable, especially given the great promise of his future endeavors.

I express my deepest gratitude for the kindness of all of his fans during his lifetime and respectfully announce his passing.

The funeral was conducted only with close family members in accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family.

The development of Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, which SHUTARO was leading, is now at its final stages. We will carry forward his legacy and strive with all our strength to complete this work worthy of his vision and name.

We must respectfully decline any condolence visits, monetary gifts, floral tributes, or sympathy visiting to our company or his family. We deeply appreciate your understanding in this matter.

February 16, 2026
Koji Igarashi
Co-founder / ArtPlay Inc.

Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster Trailer Introduces Alchemist Class

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Soul Kiwami
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Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster

Inti Creates has released a new trailer for hybrid 2D action/strategy game Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster introducing the Alchemist class. In Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, the Alchemist concocts potions and applies status effects to enemies, and the classic can use powerful skills from the Class Circle, including Chemical Blaster Omega. 

Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster launches on April 23 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The new title costs $14.99, and players who own the game on Switch may upgrade to the Switch 2 version for free via an Upgrade Pack. An Azure Striker Gunvolt Character Skin Pack will be available featuring the Gunvolt (Alchemist), Copen (Imperial), Kirin (Zipangu), and Lola (Wizard) skins.

Lastly, here’s an overview of Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, via Steam:

Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster

A kingdom-rebuilding adventure filled with action and strategy!

Kingdom’s Return is an action RPG where you’ll adventure to restore your fallen kingdom. Collect materials in 2D side-scrolling adventure stages, then use them in the strategy part to rebuild your kingdom and power up your characters!

Story

In a world of swords, magic, and fairies, you are a lone adventurer who suddenly becomes tasked to revive the ruined kingdom of Almacia along with the Fairy of Time, Chronos.

Through adventure (action) and revival (strategy), restore the kingdom to its former glory!

Adventure + Strategy

Kingdom’s Return combines action with strategy for an addictive hybrid experience!

In adventure stages, you’ll collect items for construction in the strategy part, all while levelling up your kingdom and characters.

You can approach each side in balance, or concentrate primarily on just one and still clear the game.

Build your kingdom and characters however you like!

When rebuilding your kingdom, the type of castle you select at the start will change how you build.

As you fill the land with buildings, the characters you take on adventures will also grow stronger.

Build the kingdom of your dreams and strengthen your allies!

The playable cast is brimming with personality!

Start your adventure by choosing from “Imperial”, “Wizard”, “Alchemist”, and “Zipangu”.

Each has unique stats, skills and attacks, so choose the one that fits your action style!

You can always change characters while in your kingdom, so you’ll always have a variety of styles to choose from!

Adventure in an idyllic fantasy world!

In Kingdom’s Return, you’ll build your cozy fantasy kingdom and bravely adventure into dungeons.

Get quests from villagers, build up your lands, and play around with powerful bosses!

This is your kingdom to rebuild how you want!

Elden Ring Nightreign Releases Official Soundtrack for The Forsaken Hollows

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Elden Ring Nightreign The Forsaken Hollows Official Soundtrack

Bandai Namco Entertainment and FromSoftware have released the official soundtrack for Elden Ring Nightreign DLC expansion The Forsaken Hollows on various streaming services, including Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music. The official soundtrack of Elden Ring Nightreign The Forsaken Hollows includes 12 music tracks composed by Shoi Miyazawa and Tai Tomisawa. 

Here’s the track list for the official soundtrack:

  1. Quickening
  2. The Dreglord
  3. The Great Hollow
  4. The Great Hollow (Eventide)
  5. The Great Hollow (Night)
  6. Balancing
  7. Weapon-Bequeathed Harmonia
  8. Traitorous Straghess
  9. Repose
  10. A Remembrance of the Scholar
  11. The End (Undertaker)
  12. Launch Trailer (Extra Track)

Elden Ring Nightreign is available now for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam. Final Weapon reviewed Elden Ring Nightreign and gave it a 4.5 out 5 score, noting that the game “understands its own identity and hones in on that. The returning bosses are a treat for older FromSoftware players, and the new mechanics are fun yet challenging to wrap your head around.”

Elden Ring Nightreign The Forsaken Hollows costs $15 includes two additional Nightfarers, a new Shifting Earth, and much more. A Deluxe Upgrade Pack will be available featuring the DLC and a digital artbook and mini soundtrack, which was included with the Elden Ring Nightreign Deluxe Edition. According to the Steam page, this upgrade and bonus will only be available to purchase until the release of The Forsaken Hollows.

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