Square Enix News Articles
Friday17th Apr 2015
News Bad News for Us Writers as Dragon Quest Heroes Gets a Massive Western Subtitle
Do we have to
Gosh darn it Square Enix, you nearly had it all. Dragon Quest Heroes by itself was a quick, memorable, and easy name to write a dozen times over, and now you've gone and ruined it by giving the action role-playing game a gigantic subtitle for its Western release. Sure, the Japanese version's got a big old sub as well, but did we...
Thursday16th Apr 2015
News You'll Be Able to Complete Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Without Killing a Single Person
Back to the roots
Long time Deus Ex fans rejoice: you won't be forced to kill anyone in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. That includes hostile enemies, non-playable characters, and, thankfully, bosses. Often referred to as a 'ghost' run, you'll be able to complete the game without ending any lives, which obviously adds some significant player choice to...
Wednesday15th Apr 2015
News Screenshots and a Teaser Trailer Give You a Glimpse of Star Ocean 5 on PS4
Look to the stars
We knew that it wouldn't be long before Square Enix started running the media tap with regards to Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness. As such, the publisher's released two pretty looking screenshots and one teaser trailer for the upcoming sci-fi role-playing game. The pictures mostly give an idea of what sort of...
Tuesday14th Apr 2015
News The JRPG Galaxy Awaits With Star Ocean 5 on PS4 and PS3
Shine on
After a slew of rumours and plenty of speculation, Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness has been confirmed to be in development via the latest issue of Famitsu magazine. It's been six years since the last game was released back on the PlayStation 3. For those who don't know, the Star Ocean series has been a staple of Square Enix's...
Monday13th Apr 2015
News Here's Another Two New Trailers of Dissidia Final Fantasy Running on PS4 Hardware
Come on, Square
This whole Dissidia Final Fantasy thing is a bit mad. Coming to Japanese arcades, the brawler's been showcased running on PlayStation 4 hardware, and its arcade machine even boasts DualShock 4 controls, yet the game hasn't been confirmed for a release on Sony's home console. Only Square Enix could orchestrate this without a hint of...
Friday10th Apr 2015
News Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Is Top of the Class with 1 Million Units Shipped
That's Ace
It sounds like Final Fantasy Type-0 HD's been a decent success for Square Enix, as the publisher's announced that the remaster has shipped one million copies worldwide. On the fence about buying Final Fantasy Type-0 HD? Check out our review However, it'd be interesting to know just how many fans were swayed by the inclusion of Final...
News New Dissidia Final Fantasy Screenshots Show how Cloud, Lightning, and More Might Look on PS4
Yes please
A new Dissidia Final Fantasy is smashing into Japanese arcades – we know that much for sure – but there's an increasingly decent chance that it'll end up on the PlayStation 4 as well. As such, it's easy to get excited over how the game looks, assuming that it gives us some indication as to how its cast would shape up on Sony's home...
News It Looks Like the New Dissidia Final Fantasy Will Bring the Fight to PS4 Eventually
Team Ninja's developing
We've known for a little while now that there's a new Dissidia Final Fantasy in the works, but it's only been confirmed for release in Japanese arcades. This currently remains the case, but thanks to an ongoing Japanese press conference, we'd dare to think that it'll end up on the PlayStation 4 eventually. Why, you ask?...
Wednesday8th Apr 2015
News Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's Debut PS4 Trailer Is Augmented with Action
No need for stealth
Following yesterday's leak, Square Enix has gone ahead and released Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's debut trailer. As you'd expect at this point, it's not actual gameplay, instead opting to show off some admittedly impressive CG animation, complete with action packed scenarios. If you're looking for some Deus Ex: Mankind Divided...
Tuesday7th Apr 2015
News That's a New Deus Ex for PS4 Leaked, Then
Initiate raspy voice
Good old web caches, eh? Eagle eyed NeoGAF user arturkrang spotted several images of what appears to be a new Deus Ex title. The leak comes just over 24 hours after publisher Square Enix's mysterious – and tedious – livestream began. Supposedly dubbed Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, it looks
Monday6th Apr 2015
Live Watch as Square Enix Reveals a Brand New Title
But what could it be?
It's all a bit cryptic, but mega Japanese publisher Square Enix is revealing a new title within the hour. Whatever it is, it'll be shown on the company's specifically created Twitch channel, which we've embedded on this very page. The stream will begin at 17:55PM BST (12:55PM EDT/09:55AM PDT). It goes without saying, however,...
Thursday2nd Apr 2015
News Spira's Calling in Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD's PS4 Trailer
3, 2, 1, blitz
The 12th May is fast approaching, so it must be time to drum up some hype for Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster's arrival on the PlayStation 4. Already available on PS3 and Vita, it's a solid collection, and should be a decent entry point for PS4 players who haven't sampled Square Enix's mega franchise. From what we can tell, it...
News Wait, Dragon Quest Heroes II Wasn't an April Fools' Day Joke?
That was fast
We don't think anyone saw this one coming: Dragon Quest Heroes II has been officially announced, just seven months after the first game was initially revealed. The original title launched in Japan back at the end of February, and now, just over a month later, a sequel's been outed. First thought to be an April Fools' Day prank, Square...
Tuesday31st Mar 2015
News Final Fantasy XV's Combat Will Definitely Improve Before the Finished Game
Demo combat is only 50 per cent complete
If, like us, you thought that the combat in Final Fantasy XV's demo wasn't that great, then you'll be happy to know that it'll almost definitely improve before the game finally comes out. You can read our in-depth impressions of the Final Fantasy XV demo here The news comes via director Hajime Tabata,...
News Final Fantasy XV May Have Some Female Party Members After All
Or guest members, at least
Once again speaking to Famitsu, Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata has said that female characters could join the party as guests during the course of the game. These statements follow on from Tabata's comments just last week, when he mentioned that an all-male party made the title "more approachable". When asked...
News Bring an End to Final Fantasy XIV's Storyline with Its Next Big Patch
Dragon age
Heavensward, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's first expansion, is out in three months, and Square Enix is giving players the opportunity to prepare for the end-game content that's to come. Patch 2.55 is ready and waiting to be downloaded, adding a thrilling conclusion to the end of the base game's storyline. Focussing on the...
Friday27th Mar 2015
News It's Your Last Chance to Upgrade Final Fantasy XIV from PS3 to PS4
It really is final
With hot next-gen exclusives like Bloodborne and Final Fantasy Type-0 HD being released over the past month, it's arguably been a good time to jump the generational gap. If you bought into Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn on the PlayStation 3, this weekend will be your last chance to upgrade to the PlayStation 4 version,...
News Your Opinion Could Help Shape Final Fantasy XV
Square Enix taking Episode Duscae feedback
Have you had a chance to play Final Fantasy XV's demo yet? If the answer to that question is yes, then you may want to tell Square Enix your thoughts. We've already written down our thoughts on Final Fantasy XV, and you can read them here The publisher's looking for feedback on Episode Duscae, which it...
Thursday26th Mar 2015
News An All-Male Party Makes Final Fantasy XV 'More Approachable', Says Director
The boys are back in town
If you've played Episode Duscae, the Final Fantasy XV demo that came with early copies of Final Fantasy Type-0. then you'll already know that the game features a strong sense of brotherhood, with the title's four main characters, Noctis, Gladiolus, Ignis, and Prompto all revelling in the joys of bromance. Read our...
Friday20th Mar 2015
News Get Your First Look at Final Fantasy Type-0 HD's Sequel
Class not dismissed
Popping up at a recent event in Hong Kong, Final Fantasy Type-0 HD's director, Hajime Tabata, shared some artwork on a project dubbed 'Final Fantasy Type Next'. The project was originally in development before focus was shifted to Final Fantasy XV. Funnily enough, we said that Final Fantasy Type-0 HD was a perfect candidate for...
Thursday19th Mar 2015
News Here's How to Break the Final Fantasy XV Demo
And we ain't talking limit break
As sure as night follows day - or day follows night, it's not entirely clear - you can guarantee that someone out there is trying to find a way to glitch and break the newest games on the market. Being a demo, and therefore a relatively short and potentially unpolished release, Final Fantasy XV's Episode Duscae is...
News Of Course eBay Has Dozens of Final Fantasy XV: Episode Duscae Demo Codes for Sale
Hot property
Well, we're pretty sure that everyone saw this one coming. If you stroll along to eBay right now, you'll come across a good amount of digital codes for Episode Duscae, the playable Final Fantasy XV demo that comes with early copies of Final Fantasy Type-0 HD. Most that we can see are going for between $20 and $30, and while that's...
Tuesday17th Mar 2015
News This Final Fantasy XV PS4 Video Absolutely Blew Us Away, But Beware of Demo Spoilers
Seriously
Right, we've already mentioned it in the headline, but we're going to say it again: if you don't want anything about the Final Fantasy XV Episode Duscae demo to be spoiled, then we'd suggest clicking off this article as fast as you like. We never endorse spoilers, of course, but the video that we've embedded is just too impressive not to...
News Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Unboxing Video Will Educate You on the Limited and Collector's Editions
Class assembly
If you're still on the fence when it comes Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, this official unboxing video may help you make up your mind. Clocking in at around eleven minutes, we get a pretty detailed look at what you get in the game's limited and collector's editions. But is the game any good? Find out in our Final Fantasy Type-0 Review Of...
Friday13th Mar 2015
News Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Does Indeed Feature Annoying Sounding Moogles
Gameplay trailer's good, otherwise
After Final Fantasy XIII-2, we're desperate for a return to moogles that don't sound like they're helium enthusiasts. Unfortunately for us, Final Fantasy Type-0 HD features similarly big headed, squeaky moogles, as its latest trailer showcases. Thankfully, the rest of the video's actually pretty good, and focusses...
News So, Final Fantasy XV Features Product Placement
Cue outrage
Courtesy of a couple of new screenshots from Final Fantasy XV, people are busy losing their minds over the fact that the game features product placement. For those unfamiliar with the term, this means that real world objects, complete with their branding, will appear in the release. Coleman, a relatively popular brand as far as outdoor...
Monday9th Mar 2015
News Demand a Final Fantasy VII Remake Thanks to Square Enix's Official Player Survey
It should have seen this coming
Right now, you can take part in Square Enix's official player survey, in which the company asks what your gaming habits are, what gaming sites you visit, and what games you'd like to see the Japanese publisher produce in the future. Of course, we already bet that it's swamped in requests for a Final Fantasy VII...
News Final Fantasy XV's Combat Is like Nothing the Series Has Seen Before
Hack and flash
One of the most common questions we see around the 'net regarding Final Fantasy XV is 'how does combat actually work?' Well, thanks to the game's PAX East panel, which occurred over the weekend, we finally have a detailed look at the systems and mechanics behind the title's battles. As if it wasn't already obvious, we're dealing with...
Saturday7th Mar 2015
News Explore Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward's New Zones with This Trailer
Looks chilly
We had a good feeling about today's Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn panel at PAX East, and we weren't wrong. Not only did the massively multiplayer online role-playing game's expansion finally get a release date, but we've also been gifted with this great first look at Heavensward's new zones -- or locales, for those unfamiliar with...
News Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Gets a Release Date, Soars into the Sky this Summer
You can pre-order this month, too
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's first expansion, Heavensward, will launch this summer, producer Naoki Yoshida confirmed during today's PAX East panel. Joking about the date, Yoshida explained that he understands many fans will be disappointed that the add-on won't be coming this spring, but he wanted to make it...
