Thief’s XP System Is Scrapped From The Game
In an interview on the official Eidos Montréal Blog, Game Director Nic Cantin explained that the XP system seen in previous gameplay footage is no longer in the game. Thief is a reboot of the classic PC series, in which players guide master thief Garret around dark mansions and stealing…
Utada Hikaru Will Be Performing Kingdom Hearts III’s Theme Song
A fan on twitter recently asked Utada Hikaru if she would be returning to do the theme song for Kingdom Hearts 3. The singer has done the previous two main songs in the franchise and it was assumed she would be returning but it is nice to have an official conformation.…
The Translation of Tetsuya Nomura’s “Conversations with Creators” Kingdom Hearts 3 Video
Without further ado, here is the whole interview (Thanks to Gematsu!) So many fans were ecstatic with the announcement of Kingdom Hearts III back in June. Could you give us another run down of the series and the new title Kingdom Hearts III? The Kingdom Hearts series has a lot…
Kingdom Hearts 3 D23 Expo Gameplay Trailer
THE ACTION! THE RIDES! Kingdom Hearts 3 has been in the forefront of Sqaure Enix fans minds since its surprising reveal during this years E3, mostly concerning what the actual gameplay would look like. Now though, these thoughts can be put to rest as a gameplay trailer from the D23…
Dragon Quest VIII Mobile Footage Takes A Step Back
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey Of The Cursed King may have been released way back in 2004, but it still holds a special place in many peoples hearts as an excellent RPG with a unique charm. Much like the rest of the series it sold remarkable well in Japan but had…
Final Fantasy VII Not Coming To Mobile Anytime Soon
Which Final Fantasy is best will be argued until the end of time, but it is hard to argue that Final Fantasy VII left the biggest stamp on the industry. From the iconic look of Cloud and Sephiroth, to the unforgettable death of Aeris, Square Enix burned themselves into the…
Nosgoth Enters Closed Alpha In Select EU Countries
Sqaure Enix and developer Psyonix have today announced that from today, Closed Alpha invites will be emailed to registered users in Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands. Users in these territories are advised to check their emails feverishly if they registered for alpha and reside in one of the…
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix Announcement Trailer
Hot on the heels of the release of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix, Square Enix put out the trailer announcing a new HD collection. Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix will include Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep, and will include HD cut scenes telling the story…
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut: Features New Game+
Square Enix has now began full work on a Deus Ex: Human Revolution: Director's Cut edition which shall blend the Wii U elements of the title with the PC version of the game. Many were concerned that they may need to purchase the game again in order to access this content. Today, Square…
Japanese Release Date For Final Fantasy X + X-2 HD This December
Many gamers introduction to Final Fantasy, and JRPG's as a whole, came from the series leap to the PS2 in 2001 with Final Fantasy X. Not only did the leap to the next gen graphics blow people away, but also the first use of voice acting for Square's landmark franchise. The…
Final Fantasy VI is Coming Soon to Mobile Devices
In an interview with Kotaku today, Takashi Tokita, director and producer at Square Enix, revealed that a remake of Final Fantasy VI is coming soon to iOS and Android devices: "It is basically like a remake of the original VI, but there have been some enhancements. The battle systems have been altered for…
New Thief Gameplay Trailer Released
The new trailer from Eidos Montreal shows off the stealth and free-running aspects of the upcoming Thief whilst also giving viewers an insight into the games story. With such a different style of gameplay when comparing it to the majority of first-person games on the market, Thief surely looks like…
Square Enix Launches Its Own Crowdfunding Initiative
Square Enix have officially unveiled Square Enix Collective, a new crowd funding program in partnership with Indiegogo, which allows teams of developers to campaign for money to develop a game with. Collective will allow users to post ideas, which is then voted on by the community over a 28-day period.…
Sleeping Dogs Developer Working On “Triad Wars” – New Game; Same Universe
On the official United Front Games website, the developer issued a cheerful statement in which they announced the development of Triad Wars. Triad Wars is a new game set in the same universe as 2012's Sleeping Dogs. While technically not a direct sequel, we can probably expect to see some…
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Preview
After playing Final Fantasy XIII - 2, I was disappointed with the game in general. It just didn't stand up to the original game. However, with the announcement of Final Fantasy XIII-3, there seemed to be a glimmer of hope for the series. Luckily at the Eurogamer Expo the game…
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut Features Trailer Confirms Release Date
Coming out on WiiU, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut hopes to fix all the issues of the original release. While this trailer only expands on the WiiU features, other additions will include improved boss fights, Missing Link DLC, and better AI. Being released at…
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call – Japanese Nintendo Direct Trailer
Airships? Advent Children? Yes please! It may be more of the same but did anything need to change? Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call is not only looking to not only improve the original Theatrhythm Final Fantasy formula gameplay wise, but also will bring even more amazing songs for us to battle…
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII – Miqo’te Garb Trailer
The video shows us the titular character Lightning decked out in her Miqo'te outfit based on the class from Square's other big Final Fantasy game, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. We are also shown some new customization options, whic will aloows players to choose the colors of different aspects of…
Final Fantasy VII’s Music Has Been Updated
According to a recent post on the Square Enix Blog, the background music quality in the PC release of Final Fantasy VII has been upgraded. Phil Elliott writes: "I’m really pleased to be able to tell you that we’ve now released an update for the game that includes an audio…
Bravely Default Enhanced Edition Coming to Europe This Year
"Nintendo announces that Bravely Default, the eagerly anticipated role-playing title from Square Enix for the Nintendo 3DS family of consoles will be the enhanced edition when it lands on European shores by the end of 2013" You heard it folks, when Bravely Dafault drops in Europe it's going to…
.hack Trademark Filed by Namco and Cupcake Kingdom by Square Enix
As discovered by siliconera, it seems Namco Bandai and Square Enix have filed for trademark on some game titles. Namco Bandai filed a brand new trademark for .hack in Europe meaning that we may see some .hack games (from the PS2 era) localised, while Square Enix filed a new trademark for "Cupcake Kingdom".…