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July 18, 2026· 14:44🔒 Insider Only

Japanese Gaming Giants Trading Screens for Reality

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1. Final Fantasy X Turns 25 With 'Museum of Pyrefly Memories' Exhibition and Merch

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

Square Enix is marking Final Fantasy X's 25th anniversary with the 'FINAL FANTASY X MUSEUM: Memories of Faint Light' exhibition, featuring archival materials and exclusive goods.

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2. Final Fantasy XIV Mobile to Shut Down in Mainland China on September 30, Ending Tencent License

Source: 🇯🇵 4Gamer.net − 最新記事

LightSpeed Studios will end service for Final Fantasy XIV Mobile in mainland China at noon on September 30, 2026, and will conclude its licensing deal with Tencent by mutual agreement.

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3. Capcom's New Yokohama Playground Lets You Fire Arrows at Monster Hunter Beasts and Measure Your Shoryuken

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

CAPCOMIX Minatomirai, a hands-on Capcom amusement complex and official shop, opened July 17 in Yokohama's MARK IS mall, blending physical mini-games with a store and VR zone.

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