Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Update 1.0.1.0 Now Available

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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake update 1.0.1.0

Square Enix has released the version 1.0.1.0 update for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake with some additional English voice-overs to event scenes, more “Traveler’s Tips,” the Anti-Freeze Earrings and Asbestos Earrings accessories (Dragon Quest I), and more adjustments.

Patch notes for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake update 1.0.1.0 may be read below, via Square Enix’s official support website:

  • English voices have been added to some event scenes.
  • More Traveler’s Tips (i.e. tutorials) have been added.
  • The Anti-Freeze Earrings and Asbestos Earrings have been added to the obtainable accessories in Dragon Quest I.
  • Some adjustments have been made to the “Tactics” AI and enemy behavior AI.
  • Miscellaneous changes, minor bug fixes and stat adjustments, and performance optimization.

What’s more, Square Enix teamed up with Amazon to release new Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake apparel, including t-shorts, long sleeves, hoodies, and crew neck sweatshirts.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is featured on the November 13 issue of Weekly Famitsu. The new Famitsu issue includes an interview with Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii and Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake producer Masaaki Hayasaka, along with a player survey.

Lastly, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is available now for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. The remake offers new content in both Dragon Quest I and II, including new scenarios, dungeons, enemies, and the seabed area, where the city of Almeha and other intriguing findings await.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Collaborative Artwork Revealed

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade x Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Square Enix, Kepler Interactive and Sandfall Interactive have revealed collaborative artwork for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 during a collaboration event in Paris. The artwork features designs of Cloud Strife and Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 art director Nicholas Maxson-Francombe, along with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 character designs by Final Fantasy VII Remake series creative director Tetsuya Nomura.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is well past 5 million copies sold across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. To celebrate the milestone, a new update is currently in the works with several new additions and features as a “Thank You” to fans who support.

The Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade release on January 22, 2026, and a demo is planned for release before the end of 2025. Featuring the base game and the Episode INTERmission DLC featuring Yuffie Kisaragi, the Nintendo Switch 2 version will run at 30 FPS with “smooth performance and crisp visuals.” What’s more, the game includes a “Streamlined Progression” feature, giving players access to unlimited MP and HP, unlimited limit and ATB gauge during battles, 9,999 damage, easier weapon ability acquisition, and more.

Final Weapon reviewed Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and gave it a 5/5 score, where we stated, “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a generational RPG that exemplifies everything there is to love about the medium.” Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Remake Part 3 are coming to booth Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S as part of Square Enix’s multiplatform strategy. Lastly, the Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Rebirth Twin Pack physical edition launches on December 4 for PlayStation 5.

Dragon Ball FighterZ Reveals Patch Notes for Update 1.41

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Bandai Namco and Arc System Works have released Dragon Ball FighterZ update 1.41 on all platforms, excluding Nintendo Switch. Update 1.41 is coming soon to the Nintendo Switch version of Dragon Ball FighterZ with all the Z Assist and character adjustments listed in the patch notes. 

Read up on patch notes for Dragon Ball FighterZ update 1.41 below:

Dragon Ball FighterZ Update 1.41 Patch Notes

System Mechanics

Z Assist (A-Type, B-Type)

  • Adjusted cooldown time needed before next usage of Z Assist (A-Type, B-Type).
Vegeta (Super Saiyan)

Crushing Knee Kick (Light)

  • Adjusted damage proration of Vegeta (Super Saiyan)’s Crushing Knee Kick (Light) attack for the ground version.
Gohan (Teen)

Super Dragon Flight (Light)

  • Adjusted damage proration of Gohan (Teen)’s Super Dragon Flight (Light) attack.

Super Dragon Flight (Heavy)

  • Shortened blockstun of Gohan (Teen)’s Super Dragon Flight (Heavy) attack.
Yamcha

Wolf Fang Fist: Finisher (Light)

  • Adjusted knockback on hit of Yamcha’s Wolf Fang Fist: Finisher (Light) attack.
Hit

Instant Blow

  • Reduced length of time freeze when opponent is in hitstun for Hit’s Instant Blow attack.
Goku Black

Fierce God Kick (Heavy)

  • Reduced length of stun time on corner hits for Goku Black’s Fierce God Kick (Heavy) attack when the effect does not trigger.
Zamasu (Fused)

Wall of Light

  • Adjusted attack timing and cooldown time before reuse of Zamasu (Fused)’s Wall of Light attack.
Videl

Moonsault Kick (Heavy)

  • Made it easier to hit opponents in the corner with Videl’s Moonsault Kick (Heavy) attack for the ground version.
Goku (Ultra Instinct)

Unrestrained Will

  • Limited number of times Goku (Ultra Instinct)’s Unrestrained Will attack can be performed per Z Combo to 1.

More updates will likely release in the coming months, especially with Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC character Goku (SS4, DAIMA) launching in spring 2026. SS4 Goku from Dragon Ball Daima is currently playable in Dragon Ball: Sparking ZERO with the Dragon Ball DAIMA: Character Pack 2 DLC, which launched on September 24 alongside a free content update featuring the “First Demon World Stage”. Dragon Ball DAIMA: Character Pack 2 includes six new playable characters: Goku (Mini), Super Saiyan 4; Goku (DAIMA), Super Saiyan 4; Vegeta (DAIMA), Super Saiyan 3; Majin Duu; Third Eye Gomah; and Giant Gomah.

Lastly, Dragon Ball FighterZ is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam worldwide.

Seven Knights Re:BIRTH Update Adds Kyrielle and Halloween Events

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Kyrielle in Seven Knights Re:BIRTH

Netmarble announced a new update for collectible RPG Seven Knights Re:BIRTH is now available featuring the new Legendary Magic Hero [Revolutionary] Kyrielle. As a member of the Luminous Revolutionaries, Kyrielle is the daughter of the Deathbringer, the leader of the Shadow Clan, and Ballista’s older sister.

In Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, Kyrielle is an excellent archer, and her “Regulus” skill lets her remove all debuffs inflicted on her while granting stacks of damage boost for each debuff removed. The Kyrielle Rate Up Summon Event grants players an increased opportunity to obtain Kyrielle and acquire rewards such as Rate Up Hero Summon Vouchers and Quality Water Particles through the Kyrielle Power-Up Event. Moreover, the “Children Chasing Stars” story event is available until November 13 with more insight into Kyrielle’s story. The event also grants various rewards including a Legendary Hero Ticket I, a Brilliant Skill Enhancement Stone, and more.

Two new Halloween events are also available until November 13 in Seven Knights Re:BIRTH. The Witch Velika’s Check-in event lets players obtain Brilliant Pumpkin Basket and Spooky Pumpkin Basket as login rewards, and the Witch Velika’s Pumpkin Festival event includes missions that can be completed for points and rewards, including Brilliant Pumpkin Basket, Spooky Pumpkin Basket, Uncommon Hero Tickets, and a Brilliant Skill Enhancement Stone.

Seven Knights Re:BIRTH is available now for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play Store. Final Weapon had the opportunity to interview Netmarble Nexus CEO and executive producer Jeong-min Kim to discuss the development of Seven Knights Re:BIRTH and various topics, including some of the challenges the team faced and what players can expect in the future. 

JDM: Japanese Drift Master Update Adds Hyundai INSTEROID and New Side Mission Campaign

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JDM Japanese Drift Master Hyundai INSTEROID

Gaming Factory has released a free update for JDM: Japanese Drift Master featuring the new Hyundai INSTEROID car and a new four-race side mission campaign. In the new campaign, JDM: Japanese Drift Master players compete in a Hyundai INSTEROID against other Hyundai-branded cards, including the INSTER and IONIQ 5.

In the new update, winning the campaign’s two touge races, time attack, and drag race awards the INSTEROID to the player’s garage. The first race of the side mission campaign unlocks after Chapter 01, Mission 06. Outside the game, the INSTEROID is being showcased at the Hyundai booth during the Japan Mobility Show, which takes place in Tokyo from October 30 to November 9.

JDM: Japanese Drift Master is available for PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store. The game is coming to Xbox Series X|S on November 21, followed by PlayStation 5 in Q1 2026. Wishlisting for the Xbox Series X|S version of JDM: Japanese Drift Master is available now in the Microsoft Store.

JDM: Japanese Drift Master features fan-favorite cars from Honda, Mazda, Subaru, and Nissan. Each car can be upgraded mechanically and visually. The game also features a day and night cycle, along with dynamic weather and full support for driving wheels and sim-driving hardware. JDM: Japanese Drift Master will receive three phases’ worth of additional features and content over time.

Backbone One Death Stranding 2 Limited Edition Revealed

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Death Stranding 2 On the Beach Backbone One

Backbone and Kojima Productions announced a new Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Limited Edition of the company’s Backbone One peripheral, officially licensed by PlayStation. The new Backbone One peripheral features color, typography, and iconography drawn from Sam’s world.

The Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Limited Edition Backbone One features aluminum D-pad and buttons inspired by the design of Backbone One PlayStation Edition. It arrives in an individually numbered hard case with a quick start card and a collector tag (excluding the game). All second-generation Backbone One controllers include magnetic adapters, and the Backbone app provides seamless support for native features.

The peripheral is compatible with Android and iPhone devices, including the all-new iPhone 17 series. Each Backbone One can snap into the phone and play any game, app, or service that supports controllers, including PS Remote Play, Steam Link, Apple Arcade, Google Play Store and Nvidia GeForce NOW. Games that natively support the peripheral include Destiny: Rising, Fortnite, and Roblox.

Backbone One – Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Limited Edition arrives on November 6 at 9:00 a.m. PDT on Backbone.com and Best Buy Drops, followed by the KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS STORE at 12:00 p.m. noon JST. The run is limited to 1,350 units, and Backbone will ship units to 55 countries worldwide. 

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is available now for PlayStation 5. Final Weapon reviewed Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and gave it a perfect score of 5/5, noting that the game offers an “emotional and thrilling narrative, a technically brilliant gameplay system that builds upon its predecessor, and a best-in-class soundtrack.”

Rich Girl Caretaker Anime Series is in the Works

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Rich Girl Caretaker anime

The official X (formerly Twitter) for Hobby Japan’s HJ Bunko label announced Yusaku Sakaishi and Sakura Miwabe’s Rich Girl Caretaker (Saijo no Osewa) light novel series is getting an anime adaptation. Further details about the Rich Girl Caretaker anime series will be announced at a later date.

HJ Bunko published the first volume of Rich Girl Caretaker in May 2021, and the 11th volume releases on October 31 in Japan. A manga adaptation was launched by Sorahiko Mizushima in Hobby Japan’s Fire Cross website in September 2021, and the fifth volume releases on December 1.

Monogatari Novels licensed the series with the title Rich Girl Caretaker: I’m Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School. Amazon will ship the first English volume on March 3, 2026, according to its listing. However, it’s worth noting that the company’s website is not accessible at this time, and the ongoing situation surrounding tariffs created “some issues with customs,” meaning that release dates could not be final.

Lastly, here’s a synopsis, via the Amazon listing:

A high school boy, Itsuki Tomonari, gets involved in a kidnapping and ends up taking care of Hinako Konohana, a young lady from one of Japan’s largest conglomerates.

On the surface, Hinako seems to be a brilliant and charming girl, but in reality, she is a lazy girl with no life skills. However, due to family reasons, Hinako has to play the role of the “perfect young lady” at school. Wanting to protect her, Itsuki takes care of her in a very caring manner. Eventually, Hinako begins to fawn on Itsuki with all her might… “Now…if Itsuki isn’t around, I would hate it.”

This is a love story that begins with a cute young lady with a gap that transcends the master-servant relationship.

Raiden Fighters Remix Collection is Coming to PS4, PS5 and Switch

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Raiden Fighters Remix Collection

H2 Interactive and MOSS announced Raiden Fighters Remix Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on February 26, 2026. Pre-orders for the new Raiden spin-off collection are available at retailers in Japan, including Amazon Japan, Biccamera, and Yodobashi.

Raiden Fighters Remix Collection includes Japanese and western versions of Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2: Operation Hell Dive, and Raiden Fighters Jet, which were originally released in 1996, 1997, and 1998, respectively. The collection features remixed music, including 30 stage and boss tracks for each game, and there’s also a sound player and a setting to customize each stage’s music. Participating artists include Soshi Hosoi, Kazushi Turukubo, and Yuki Arai. Further, fans can take advantage of wallpaper customization, an arcade-style CRT filter, and a tate (vertical) mode for rotated monitors.

Raiden Fighters Remix Collection Special Edition
Special Edition

What’s more, all three games in the collection will be available individually in the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop. Raiden Fighters Remix Collection will be sold physically with Standard and Limited Editions in the west with a new main visual by Macross and Gundam mechanical designer Hidetaka Tenjin. More details will be announced at a later date.

Check out the new trailer for Raiden Fighters Remix Collection below, via MOSS:

Previously, MOSS and UFO Interactive released the twin stick shoot ’em up Raiden NOVA is coming to the west on October 31, 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. In Japan, Raiden NOVA was released digitally and physically at retail. A Special Edition was sold featuring an original soundtrack CD, acrylic block, reversible cover art, and an all-Raiden special box.

Resident Evil 0 and HD Remaster Now Available on GOG

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Resident Evil HD Remaster

Capcom and GOG announced Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil HD Remaster are now available on GOG.com without DRM as part of the GOG Preservation Program. GOG players can also purchase the Resident Evil Classic Bundle, which includes Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil HD Remaster alongside the original game, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3.

“We’re thrilled to continue this journey with Capcom and expand the Program with two survival horror icons,” GOG said on X (formerly Twitter). “Thank you, Capcom, for believing in video game preservation, and to all the passionate people within the company who have dedicated a significant amount of their energy to making these releases possible. The future of Resident Evil looks as strong as its past. We’re honored to help preserve it.”

Capcom also opened pre-orders for Resident Evil Requiem and revealed a new Deluxe Edition, Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, and new Grace amiibo. All pre-orders include the “Apocalypse” costume for Grace, and players who pre-order on Epic Games Store receive special collaboration items in Fortnite, including the Grace outfit.

Fans can also look forward to Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Resident Evil biohazard Gold Edition and Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, launching the same day as Resident Evil Requiem. A Resident Evil Generation Pack bundle, exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, will include all three games. Pre-orders are available now for $89.99 in the Nintendo eShop.

Resident Evil Requiem launches February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, and the game has already surpassed two million wishlists. This past June, we had the opportunity to experience hands-off gameplay of Resident Evil Requiem at Summer Game Fest. 

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian Launches Update 1.20, ‘Beginning of Summer Days’ Costume Set and Legacy BGM Pack

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Koei Tecmo and Gust has released the version 1.20 update for Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian alongside the “Beginning of Summer Days” Costume Set and Atelier Series Legacy BGM Pack. The “Beginning of Summer Days” includes new swimsuit costumes for Rias, Slade, Raze, Wilbell, Totori, and Sophie; Atelier Series Legacy BGM Pack includes 1,000 songs ranging from Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg to Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream. Beginning of Summer Days is included with the Season Pass.

Read up on the patch notes for Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian update 1.20:

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian Update 1.20 Patch Notes

  • Added support for additional content.
  • Adjusted the filter function so that when an option is already selected, only relevant options will be displayed for other categories.
  • Improved the encyclopedia’s material tracking feature to take into account gathering rank and time of day, tracking only “obtainable targets.”
  • Enabled bulk selection by holding the confirm button and moving the cursor when delivering investment items.
  • Adjusted precision guard to withstand KO from multiple-hit enemy attacks when HP is above 1.
  • Made it possible to skip day/night transition animations by pressing the confirm button or similar.
  • Updated the calculation formula for traits that reduce AP consumption to align with the formula for AP consumption increase.
  • Fixed an issue where after viewing the event “After the Festival” in chapter 9, the game would stop when the recipe acquisition animation played.
  • Fixed a bug in Skyglow Path where wire action indicators appeared when wire actions couldn’t be performed.
  • Fixed an issue with text that appeared after acquiring all fairy blessings in dimensional paths.
  • Other minor adjustments and bug fixes.

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 (Japan only), PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.

The following DLC content will be released in the near future:

  • December 2025
    • Additional Characters Pack
      • Includes playable characters Resna and Valeria from Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator with stories
  • January 2026
    • Recipe Expansion Pack
      • “The Essence of Alchemy”
      • “Backwards-Ticking Clock Workshop” high-difficulty dungeon
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Lastly, Final Weapon had the opportunity to interview Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian developers Junzo Hosoi and Yasunori Sakuda.

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