Gaming
Preorders for DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined start as remake releases next month
Editions come with generous additional content
Preorders for DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is now available, ahead of its release next month.
The upcoming Square Enix and Bandai Namco title is a remake reconstructed from the original DRAGON QUEST VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past.
It will be available on February 5 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, the Microsoft Store on Windows, and the next day on Steam.
The Physical Edition, meanwhile, will be available for Switch, Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.
In addition, an announcement trailer has been released:
Game editions, additional DLCs
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined will come in the Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Collector’s Editions.
The physical Standard Package Edition includes the base game. Meanwhile, the Digital Deluxe Edition (download only) includes additional DLC sets, 48-hour early access, and a white wolf costume (Ruff).
The additional DLC set contains these:
- The Road of Regal Wretches
- Luminary’s Livery
- Jam-Packed Swag Bag
Monsters players can fight in The Road of Regal Wretches include the Original Demon, Master of Destruction, and the Lord of Darkness.
The Luminary’s Livery, meanwhile, allows players to dress up as characters from DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age.
The entire costume set includes:
- Luminary’s Livery (Appearance changing costume for your Hero)
- Spiky Sidekick’s Costume (for Kiefer)
- Red Sisterly Smock (for Maribel)
- Green Sisterly Smock (for Maribel)
- Fully Fabulous Finery (for Ruff)
- Warrior Princess Wardrobe (for Aishe)
- Auld Rogue’s Outfit (for Sir Mervyn)
Moreover, the Jam-Packed Swag Bag, contains these assortment of items:
- Slime sword x1
- Slime boomerang x1
- Slime Stick x1
- Metal Slime Heart (Grants experience boost) x1
- Gold Golem Heart (Grants gold boost) x1
- Medicinal Herb x9
- Single Phial x3
- Seed of Strength x1
- Seed of Resilience x1
- Seed of Life x1
In addition, those who purchase the title’s packaged edition early will receive a costume and other helpful items:
- Trodain Togs (Appearance changing costume for protagonist)
- Seed of Proficiency×3
- Item Set: MP User’s Miscellany
- Meowgician Heart
- Seed of Magic
- Single Phial×3
Plus, if a player has save data from DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, they can receive an Agility Ring.
Platform-exclusive bonuses are also available.
The Collector’s Edition, on the other hand, comes with the base game, additional DLC sets, Steel Book Case, Bottle Ship figure, white wolf costume, and a Smile Slime Plushie M Slime DQ VIIR ver.
Gaming
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance’s SEGA Villains Stage out on April 3
Face off against legendary SEGA bosses from different franchises
The SEGA Villains Stage DLC for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will release on April 3 for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S, XBox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.
The DLC lets players face off against legendary SEGA bosses from different franchises: Like a Dragon and Yakuza, Golden Axe, and Sonic.
An animated trailer has been unveiled as part of the announcement. It features those franchises’ characters, Goro Majima, Death Adder, and Dr. Eggman.
There will be a total of five crossover stages, three bosses, and two Boss Rush modes featuring the bosses for the DLC.
In addition, there will be three more Ninpo, three new outfits, and six new music tracks. The SEGA Villains Stage DLC is a free update for all players.
Aside from the crossover, players can also try out a new Hardcore Mode which features changes in enemy placement and stronger boss attacks.
Additional combat settings also lets players adjust recovery frames, the flash effect, and camera shake. Various quality-of-life improvements are also planned for the 2D action-platformer.
Gaming
The hunt begins: The Witcher in Concert hits Manila with surprises in tow
The Continent comes alive
If you’ve ever heard a haunting chant echo through a battlefield or felt the weight of a choice that isn’t as simple as good or evil, then you already know—the Path has a way of calling you back.
And if you haven’t stepped into that world just yet, consider this your invitation.
With less than two weeks to go, The Witcher in Concert is set to take over Manila for a one-night-only performance. It’s happening on March 28, 2026 at The Theatre at Solaire—bringing with it not just the music of a beloved RPG, but a full-on return to the Continent.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the concert transforms one of gaming’s most iconic soundtracks into a live experience. Expect performances from selected musicians of the Filharmonika Orchestra alongside Percival Schuttenbach—the Polish folk-metal band whose distinct sound helped define the game’s identity. Paired with in-game visuals, it’s a show designed to feel both nostalgic and entirely new.
As the night draws closer, here are three things fans can look forward to:
Relics from the Continent: official merchandise
For those who want to take a piece of the experience home, exclusive event merchandise will be available in limited quantities.
This includes the following:
- Event Tee (PhP2,200)
- Geralt Long Sleeve (PhP3,400)
- Event Hoodie (PhP4,200)
- Beanie (PhP1,800)
- Tote bag (PhP1,800)
- Key chain (PhP1,400)
- Enamel pin set (PhP1,400)
- Event magnet (PhP800)
- Geralt gaming mouse pad (PhP2,000)
It’s the kind of loot drop fans won’t want to miss.
The path to Solaire: getting there made easier
Getting to the venue is part of the journey—and this time, it’s a little easier. Attendees can use the Grab code FCPH2026 to get 20% off rides (up to PhP75). With the condition of a minimum fare of PhP250. The promo is valid for two rides per user and applies to trips to and from Solaire Entertainment City.
A rare encounter: meet Percival Schuttenbach
For a handful of lucky fans, the experience goes beyond the stage. Ten winners will get the chance to meet Percival Schuttenbach and receive an autographed CD.
To join, ticket holders need to share any official The Witcher in Concert post on their Instagram Story. They need to write what they’re most excited to hear live and tag @filmconcerts.ph. They need to submit their entry before March 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Winners will be announced on March 25.
Answer the call
As the Continent arrives in Manila, fans are encouraged to lean all the way in—whether that means coming in cosplay as a monster hunter, mage, bard, or something far more dangerous.
Tickets are available via TicketWorld and participating outlets nationwide.
The Path is open. The question is—will you answer the call?
Gaming
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains launching on June 11
Introducing a team-based, cinematic twist to the classic board game
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains will launch on June 11, Ubisoft has announced. It will debut on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, GeForce Now, and PC through Steam, Epic Games, and the Ubisoft Store.
The Behavior Interactive title introduces a team-based combat twist to the traditional real estate board game. It includes competitive 2v2 and 3v3 modes, available online and through couch co-op.
This transforms the classic Monopoly gameplay into an action-packed, strategic showdown where teamwork and hero combinations matter.
Every turn carries high stakes as properties change hands in an instant. Dynamic GO events also introduce game-altering twists.
The full reveal will be on April 29.
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains transports players into the Star Wars galaxy with a custom Monopoly board, packed with iconic locations from across the saga.
The gameplay is reimagined with thrilling cinematic moments, themed spaces, and dynamic elements. These make up for a refreshed experience from start to finish.
Players can choose from a wide roster of Star Wars heroes and villains. There’s plenty of options, from Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia to Darth Vader and Darth Maul.
Each character brings unique abilities to shape the team’s strategy and affect the match’s complexion with every roll of the dice.
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