Square Enix will run a second closed beta test (CBT 2) for KILLER INN on Steam from October 3–13, 2025, giving players another window to test the 24‑player multiplayer murder‑mystery action title, try balance and feature changes introduced after the July test, and help shape the game ahead of...
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Square Enix has confirmed that the multiplayer murder-mystery action game KILLER INN will return for a second Closed Beta Test on Steam from Friday, October 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. PDT / 6:00 p.m. EDT through Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:59 p.m. PDT / 5:59 p.m. EDT, inviting players to test...
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Square Enix and TBS Games have confirmed that KILLER INN — the multiplayer murder‑mystery action game first announced at Summer Game Fest — will host a second closed beta on PC via Steam from October 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. PDT / 6:00 p.m. EDT through October 13, 2025 at 2:59 p.m. PDT / 5:59 p.m...
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Square Enix’s announcement to end support for Windows 10 in Final Fantasy XIV marks a pivotal transition not just for the game’s expansive community, but also for the broader relationship between gaming and the perpetual cycle of operating system upgrades. For some, this news is a signal to...
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Square Enix has announced that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025, aligning with Microsoft's termination of security updates for the operating system on the same date. This decision underscores the evolving landscape of software support...
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As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, some changes signal seismic shifts in how communities interact with their favorite games. This year, one such signal arrives from Square Enix, the powerhouse developer behind Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV)—an MMORPG that has captivated millions. The...
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On October 14, 2025, the world of PC gaming will witness a significant shift: Square Enix is officially ending support for Final Fantasy XIV on Windows 10. This move arrives on the heels of Microsoft’s declared end of security updates and official support for the operating system, which marks...
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The news is now official: Final Fantasy 14 (FF14) will drop support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, which is also when Microsoft ends security updates for Windows 10. After this date, you will likely still be able to launch and play FF14 on Windows 10, but Square Enix will no longer provide...
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Square Enix has officially confirmed that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will come to an end on October 14, 2025, a date synchronizing precisely with Microsoft’s own termination of security updates for the aging operating system. For millions of FFXIV players on PC, this...
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For many long-time fans of Final Fantasy 14, the approach of autumn brings a bittersweet change that marks a new era for both the game and its vast community. On October 14, a significant support milestone will take place: Square Enix will end full support for Final Fantasy 14 on Windows 10...
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In a move that few predicted but many Xbox fans had long hoped for, Square Enix has launched Final Fantasy XVI on Xbox with a surprise shadow drop—catching nearly everyone off guard by foregoing the usual hype machine and media lead-up so ubiquitous with AAA releases. While the Final Fantasy...
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Few games are as revered in the annals of gaming history as Chrono Trigger, the 1995 Square Enix classic heralded for its innovative narrative, memorable characters, and masterful combat system. In the decades since its release on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), fans have...
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Last week’s Link Removed was a huge moment for Microsoft, Xbox, our fans and all of our partners. It’s been humbling to see the incredible response. With Windows 10 our objective was to ensure that the games and services you play today work great and get even better.
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The Deus Ex site and Eidos.com were defaced and taken down yesterday when a splinter group of the hacker organisation Anonymous broke through Square Enix security to steal the personal data of more than 80,000 registered users.
According to IRC chat logs of the hackers’ conversations...
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