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Today's Stories

1. Nintendo Hikes Switch 2 by ¥10,000 from May 25, Switch Online Jumps to ¥400/Month

Source: 🇯🇵 4Gamer.net − 最新記事

Nintendo announced sweeping price revisions on May 8, 2026, raising the Switch 2 by ¥10,000 and Nintendo Switch Online to ¥400 monthly, effective domestically from May 25.

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2. FFXIV Celebrates 'Echoes of Vana'diel' Finale with CG Art and Voice Cast Reveal for All 16 Bosses

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

Square Enix marked the conclusion of FFXIV's FFXI-tribute alliance raid series with a full lineup reveal of CG artwork and Japanese voice talent for all 16 bosses across three raids.

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3. HORI Opens Amazon Pre-Orders for Second Street Fighter 6 Leverless Controller

Source: 🇯🇵 4Gamer.net − 最新記事

HORI's second Street Fighter 6 collab leverless controller, the NOLVA Mechanical All-Button Arcade Controller for PS5 and PC, is now available for pre-order on Amazon.co.jp.

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