The Final Fantasy IX Prequel Book Now Has a US Release Date

The book, Final Fantasy 9 Picture Book: Vivi and Grandpa’s Memories for the Sky, first came out in Japan in 2025 as part of a big celebration for the Final Fantasy 9 anniversary. Square Enix marked the occasion with new merchandise, a vinyl soundtrack, and a special exhibit in Tokyo from November 22nd to December 7th, 2025. While fans had hoped for an announcement about a Final Fantasy 9 remake, it wasn’t revealed. For fans outside of Japan who couldn’t travel to Tokyo, the English translation of the Vivi book is a welcome treat.

The Unluckiest Resident Evil Characters

The new game, Resident Evil Requiem, is almost here, and it features a new main character named Grace Ashcroft. Based on what we’ve learned, this FBI analyst seems to be facing a difficult journey, and it’s unclear if she’s simply caught in a string of bad luck. While we wait, let’s take a look back at the Resident Evil series and remember the heroes and villains who have had particularly rough lives.

Interview: Celestial Return Dev Talks Metal, Sci-Fi, and Control

I recently got to play the first hour of Celestial Return, and I was really impressed! It seems perfectly tailored to my tastes, with a captivating story, innovative gameplay, clever writing, beautiful visuals, and a metal-infused soundtrack. Plus, it tackles some thought-provoking sci-fi themes – I’m definitely hooked.

It’s Time for the Underrated Zelda Co-Op Game from 2004 to Get Its Flowers

The upcoming live-action Zelda movie in 2027 is generating a lot of excitement, but fans are hoping for some news about older games before 2026 ends. This year marks the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, and with the new Switch 2 bringing classic GameCube titles back to life, it’s a perfect time for remasters or updated versions of beloved Zelda games. While many are requesting those, Four Swords Adventures – a unique co-op title – deserves attention too.

Naruto: How Tsunade Senju Quietly Became The Best Hokage

Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin, always possessed the qualities to become Hokage, and ultimately proved to be a more effective leader in that role than her colleague Jiraiya. While Jiraiya was considered a candidate after the Third Hokage’s passing, Tsunade became the Fifth, and that was a fortunate outcome. Though she wasn’t necessarily the most powerful Hokage ever, Tsunade’s character, life experiences, and special skills made her the ideal leader to guide the Hidden Leaf Village through difficult periods and help it flourish.

Games Where You Have to Compromise Your Values to Survive

Players are often willing to do questionable things in games if the experience is enjoyable. The following games require players to make difficult moral choices and sometimes even act against their own values to succeed. These games can be quite dark, and sacrificing morality is often necessary to progress and stay strong.