Players Fir Life received official information. An edition special concert, “A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY,” has been announced as one of this year’s main attractions at the Brasil Game Show, the largest gaming event in the Americas. This year’s Brasil Game Show will take place from October 9 to 12, at Distrito Anhembi, in São Paulo, marking a new phase for the event. It’s the 16th edition of the fair, and tickets for the attractions and releases have already been made available for purchase. A new batch of tickets with 40% off compared to the final batch has been announced. Tickets – 4th batch (40% off in comparison with the final batch) include options such as a single day ticket, premium single day, passport for multiple days, and box tickets with access to exclusive areas.
Fans of SQUARE ENIX games and FINAL FANTASY VII will have another reason to get excited, as it will be the orchestra’s first performance in Brazil, at BGS, on October 9th and 10th. “A New World” presents arrangements of songs that have marked generations of fans of the franchise, which has been a success for over three decades. At BGS, memorable tracks from FINAL FANTASY VII, along with other famous series music, will be presented to the audience. Idealized by the same producers behind the “Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY” phenomenon, the orchestra will perform iconic themes honoring the game FINAL FANTASY VII (including FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE and FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH), as well as other famous series tracks. A new official video about the BGS location is available on YouTube. Having the ‘A New World: intimate music from Final Fantasy’ show at BGS is a privilege and a way to reward fans of the franchise who grew up listening to unforgettable soundtracks,” says Marcelo Tavares, founder and CEO of Brasil Game Show. “It’s a unique opportunity to experience the emotion of games in an entirely new way. The combination of music perfectly encapsulates what BGS celebrates: passion and connection.”
Director Naoki Hamaguchi, who gained worldwide recognition for his work on FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, also has his presence confirmed at the Brasil Game Show. A declared fan of the series, he began his career in the gaming industry in the 2000s, when he was part of the programming team for various projects, including the FINAL FANTASY XIII trilogy. After leading the MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY project, Hamaguchi took co-directorship of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE and later directed FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, a critically acclaimed game that received over 125 perfect scores. The “A New World: Intimate Music of FINAL FANTASY” concert will be one of the attractions at the Brasil Game Show 2025, being the orchestra’s first performance in Brazil. The special edition will be held on October 9 and 10, featuring memorable tracks from FINAL FANTASY VII, among other famous series compositions. The orchestra was conceived by the same producers behind the “Distant Worlds: Music of FINAL FANTASY” phenomenon, presenting iconic music arrangements that pay homage to the FINAL FANTASY VII game, including FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE and FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH. The founder of the Brasil Game Show considers this occasion a source of pride and a way to gift fans of the franchise who grew up listening to unforgettable soundtracks, embodying precisely what BGS celebrates: passion and connection.
For gaming enthusiasts eagerly waiting for the latest hardware updates, Jonathan Dubinski’s recent post on Players For Life delves into the unexpected surge in demand for Nintendo Switch 2. With record-breaking sales and supply shortages leading to lottery distributions, it’s clear that this console is making waves across the industry. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has acknowledged the company’s struggles to meet consumer expectations but remains optimistic about future production increases. To learn more about this exciting turn of events in gaming hardware, be sure to check out Jonathan’s insightful piece from June 27th Demand for Nintendo Switch 2 Exceeds Expectations. For those interested in the history behind some of your favorite gaming moments, be sure to check out Jonathan Dubinski’s insightful piece titled “Square ‘Collapsed’ After Departure of Final Fantasy Creator,” published on June 26, 2025. The article delves into the pivotal impact Hironobu Sakaguchi’s departure from Squaresoft had on the company and its legacy in the gaming industry. From leading Square through its most successful years to founding Mistwalker and contributing to groundbreaking titles like Blue Dragon and Fantasian, Sakaguchi’s journey is a must-read for any fan of FINAL FANTASY or gaming history. Square ‘Collapsed’ After Departure of Final Fantasy Creator. For all the gaming enthusiasts out there, don’t miss out on the latest news about the explosive success of the Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan. Sophie Laurent’s recent article reveals that this new console has not only outpaced its competitors but is also setting new benchmarks for sales within just three weeks of release. Dive into the details to see how it’s already sold almost double the number of Xbox Series consoles, and even surpassed combined PS5 Digital and Pro sales figures. Get all the insights on this remarkable achievement Nintendo Switch 2 Already Sold Nearly Double the Xbox Series in Japan.