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SQUARE ENIX

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Square Enix coverage clusters around ongoing Final Fantasy momentum and broader creative/business direction. On one front, multiple Final Fantasy VII Revelation DLC-related listings surfaced on the Epic Games Store, suggesting continued expansion content. At the same time, Square Enix communications point to remakes taking different approaches, with further remake activity being discussed as a possibility. Beyond games, announcements include new anime collaborations and updates spanning franchises like Final Fantasy X and Yakuza-related promotional materials, underscoring how the publisher is keeping multiple properties active across media.

任天堂

3

Nintendo’s Switch 2 appears to be concentrating attention on a surprisingly small number of first-party releases, with one title reportedly taking up major shelf space during the year-end shopping season. At the same time, online debate is swirling around how review-related metrics (including Metacritic reflections) are handled, with claims pointing to possible manipulation of digital sales. Overall, the group’s coverage highlights both the platform’s strong market presence and the growing friction over transparency and evaluation.

セガ

3

Atlus and anime releases are driving momentum across the lineup: Persona 4 Revival has shared a second character trailer, including Rise with English and Japanese voice casting (Abby Trott and Rie Kugimiya). On the anime side, Bleach’s final cour trailer for “千年血戦篇-禍進譚-” was released, with broadcast starting July 25 and final battle visuals centered on Yhwach and Ichigo and friends. A separate update also notes MAPPA’s involvement in producing anime cutscenes for Persona 4 Revival, reinforcing high expectations for smooth animation. Overall, the coverage highlights character reveals, major production announcements, and fixed broadcast/release milestones.

KONAMI

2

KONAMI-related items here are mostly about consumer-facing releases and limited-time availability rather than major game announcements. One listing highlights a “Silent Hill: Townfall” product bundle with initial bonuses, naming the platform and release target date. Another notes that a capsule toy lineup for “サイレントヒル まちぼうけ” is being sold via Gashapon Online only until July 5, with four types included. Together, the coverage emphasizes promotional merchandising tied to Silent Hill and short sales windows.

Crunchyroll

2

Crunchyroll is expanding major anime properties at Anime Expo, including a full-length movie continuation for Solo Leveling right after season 2’s ending. Meanwhile, it also gave attendees a first look at character designs for an anime adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima’s Legends multiplayer mode, with production handled by Aniplex and A-1 Pictures, among others. Across both announcements, the focus is on translating popular games into new anime formats and building hype with visuals and credited creative teams.