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News SaGa Frontier Remastered Overview Trailer Covers Story, Characters, and More
An 8 minute explanation
Square Enix has dropped a lengthy eight-minute trailer for SaGa Frontier Remastered. It goes over the game's story, all of its playable characters, and various gameplay mechanics. Basically, if you're not sure what SaGa Frontier actually is, then this thing's well worth a watch. The original SaGa Frontier released for the...
News Outriders' People Can Fly to Post-Mortem PS5, PS4 Server Woes
Try again
Outriders has proven more popular than perhaps we expected, moving over 50 per cent of its physical copies on PlayStation 5 in the UK – and setting some impressive concurrent records on Steam. It would seem, perhaps, that not even Polish developer People Can Fly accounted for this kind of success, as its servers have been up and down...
Review Balan Wonderworld (PS5) - One of the Worst 3D Platformers of the Past Decade
There is no wonder in this world
Gamers have been treated to a 3D platformer renaissance over the past few years. The likes of Yooka-Laylee and A Hat in Time have shown the world that 3D platformers aren’t just a genre of the past, but a formula that can still be iterated upon. Enter Square Enix and legendary game designer Yuji Naka, best known...
Soapbox My Colleagues Bet on How Far I'd Make It Through Final Fantasy VII Remake
Stephen recounts his time with Cloud and Co.
Note: This feature contains some spoilers for a very old game and a remake of that very old game. Any fans of Final Fantasy might want to stop reading at this point. That's right, the first sentence. Admission time: I never played Cloud Strife's seminal adventure on the original PlayStation, nor any...
News Final Fantasy XIV Shows Off 15 Minutes of PS5 Footage
Loading times are rapid, as you'd expect
Uber-popular MMO Final Fantasy XIV is coming to PlayStation 5 soon, with an open beta due later this month. And here’s a brief look at 15 or so minutes of gameplay, courtesy of the livestream archive embedded above. The footage showcases the visual improvements, as well as the loading times, which are –...
News Final Fantasy XIV PS5 Open Beta Begins 13th April
Anyone can take part
The next big step for immensely popular MMO Final Fantasy XIV is to get up and running on PlayStation 5. But before it gets an official release on Sony's next-gen system, Square Enix is giving everyone a chance to get in on the action with an open beta. The beta will begin on the 13th April. Again, anyone can participate —...
News More Information on PS5 Console Exclusive Forspoken Coming Later This Year
Extended trailer should tide you over
We now know a little more about PlayStation 5 console exclusive, Forspoken – the project formerly known as Project Athia. The game will star a character called Frey Holland, an “ordinary young woman” played by British actress Ella Balinska who “must harness her magical abilities to survive in the...
News Marvel's Avengers Dev Clarifies That You'll Need to Buy MCU Outfits
No free ride
At what point should we start feeling sorry for Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics? Even the scheduling of this article, posted directly after Insomniac Games’ free Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales update, feels like a kick in the ion thrusters. Nevertheless, the company has confirmed that, contrary to the wording of a social media...
News Balan Wonderworld Contains Potentially Dangerous Flashing Imagery Before Day One Patch
Make sure it's installed before playing
Oh dear. Balan Wonderworld can't catch a break, can it? The game, helmed by Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator Yuji Naka, is a colourful 3D platformer about donning different outfits to use various abilities, but it's been widely panned in early previews. A day one patch has promised to address some of the feedback...
News Outriders Will Brand Cheaters with an In-Game Watermark
Plus other severe punishments
Developer People Can Fly shall be clamping down hard on cheaters in Outriders when it launches next week, but not by immediately banning them. Those identified as having cheated will have a "discreet but visible watermark" placed on their HUD at all times, meaning any gameplay they share online can immediately be...
News Outriders PS5 Trophy List Rewards Grinding and Experimentation
Back on the grind
While its chances of posting impressive sales numbers on PlayStation platforms are now somewhat slim, Square Enix's Outriders will still have hardcore players placing the game's Platinum Trophy in their sights. Like other looter shooters, however, it'll require some grinding to unlock the 43 other trinkets that build up to that...
News Is RPG Octopath Traveler Coming to PS5, PS4?
Square Enix unable to provide comment
Octopath Traveler, the retro-style role-playing game originally developed for Nintendo Switch, has followed a curious release schedule. The title was billed as a big exclusive for the hybrid console, before eventually launching on PC and later Google Stadia. This week it’ll be added to Microsoft’s Xbox Game...
News Marvel's Avengers Is the Straw That Broke the Camel's Back with PS4 to PS5 Upgrades
Hulk smash
Poor ol’ Marvel’s Avengers just can’t catch a break, can it? This week was supposed to be its big next-gen relaunch, with new Hawkeye content timed to release alongside it – instead, all anyone can talk about is how bad PlayStation 5’s upgrade procedure is. For the record, we think the hyperbole being shared on social media is...
News Extended Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Trailer Breaks Down PS5 Enhancements
Next-gen niceties
Hyped for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade’s upcoming 10th June release date? You can pass the time with an extended trailer uploaded by Square Enix overnight. This compiles a chunk of the footage that we originally saw during Sony’s State of Play presentation earlier in the year, but it’s worth a second watch if you’re...
News PS5 Makes a Mockery of Marvel's Avengers' Long PS4 Load Times
Plus a load of other improvements
The PlayStation 5 version of Marvel's Avengers just launched, and according to Digital Foundry, improvements over the PS4 edition are immediately noticeable. Most impressive is the fact that load times have been significantly reduced — to the point where the difference seems crazy. On PS4 Pro, some load times can...
News Instead of a New Tomb Raider Game, Here's a Cookbook
Fans, look away now
Anyone hoping for the announcement of a new Tomb Raider game won't have been best pleased with today's Square Enix Presents livestream as the publisher decided to reveal a cookbook instead. Confirmed as part of the franchise's 25th-anniversary celebrations, it is being pitched as your chance to "bring recipe's from Lara's global...
News Spider-Man Is Still a Ways Off from Joining Marvel's Avengers
Not arriving before the summer
Remember when the internet was up in arms over Spider-Man appearing exclusively in Marvel's Avengers? That whole kerfuffle looks a little silly six months later as the Crystal Dynamics title hasn't exactly set the world on fire like its big-screen counterparts have done in the past. Anyway, we're actually still waiting...
News Life Is Strange Remastered Collection Adds Full Facial Mocap on PS5, PS4
And all content
Life Is Strange Remastered Collection will launch on PlayStation 5 and PS4 later this year, and it’ll feature new visuals and animations that promise to “breathe new life into the great cast of characters and gripping stories”. The bundle – available as part of new game Life Is Strange: True Colors’ Ultimate Edition and as...
News PS5 Console Exclusive Project Athia Named Forspoken, Launching in 2022
Plus short glimpse at gameplay
What we've come to know as Project Athia, a PlayStation 5 console exclusive from Square Enix, has received an official title from the Japanese publisher. Its name is Forspoken and the small slice of footage above confirms it will launch at some point next year for PS5 and PC. The main character is modelled after...
News Marvel's Avengers Adds Black Panther: War for Wakanda Expansion on PS5, PS4 This Year
Wakanda forever
Apart from Spider-Man, it’s the big update Marvel’s Avengers fans have been hoping for: Black Panther War for Wakanda is launching later this year. The expansion – like all other add-ons – will be free for existing owners of the game. It’ll include the “Wakandan Jungle Biome, new enemies, and much more”. There are no...
News Life Is Strange: True Colors Confirmed for PS5 and PS4, Out This September
Developed by Deck Nine
Announced as part of the inaugural Square Enix Presents livestream, Life Is Strange: True Colors will be coming to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 10th September 2021. Development is being led by Deck Nine Games, who previously worked on Life Is Strange: Before the Storm. This news all but confirms a
News Marvel's Avengers PS5 Version Available to Download Now
Get grinding
The previously delayed PlayStation 5 version of Marvel's Avengers is now available to download over on the PS Store. Shipping with two different modes, you'll be able to prioritise either the resolution or frame rate. 60 frames-per-second with a checkerboard 4K resolution is what you'll get in the "High Frame Rate Mode" while "High...
Live Watch Square Enix Presents, Featuring Life Is Strange, Right Here
Announcements and updates from Square Enix
Square Enix is hosting a livestream today, featuring a handful of upcoming titles, including the next Life Is Strange game. You can watch the whole thing unfold live on this very page, with live chat and a live blog. The entire show will get underway from 10AM PDT / 5PM GMT, so make sure you join us for all...
Guide When Is the Square Enix Presents Livestream?
Dates, times, where to watch, and what to expect
What time is Square Enix Presents: Spring 2021? When and where can you watch Square Enix Presents? The Japanese publisher is jumping on the bandwagon with its very own livestream broadcast, showcasing some of its upcoming games. In this guide, we've got all the details you'll need ahead of the event...
News No Plans for More Final Fantasy VII Remake DLC Following Episode Yuffie
Remake 2 the priority
Given that Square Enix is releasing the fully updated Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for PlayStation 5 this summer, we assumed that this would be the case, but now we have some form of confirmation: there probably won't be any additional Remake DLC following Episode Yuffie. This is according to director Tetsuya Nomura,...
News Still Brilliant PS2 RPG Final Fantasy XII Is 15 Years Old Today
Don't Basch it
Believe it or not, Final Fantasy XII is 15 years old today. The PlayStation 2 RPG first launched in Japan all the way back in 2006, on the 16th March. We still remember waiting what felt like an age for the game to release here in Europe (it was actually a year late), and reading all about it in the Official PlayStation Magazine...
News Balan Wonderworld's Day One PS5, PS4 Patch to Address Some Demo Issues
Balanced Wonderworld
Balan Wonderworld is quite something, and while we were putting a brave face on our recent hands on preview… Well, let’s just say we’re not overly optimistic about the final product. There is some reason to be positive, though: an update from producer Noriyoshi Fujimoto has promised improvements will be made as part of the...
News Outriders Is Going to Be a Commercial Crater on PS5, PS4
Full price versus subscription fee
Ah, good ol’ Outriders: a PlayStation 5 and PS4 shooter that we, well, didn’t like when we played the demo earlier this month. Our resident looter shooter boffin Robert Ramsey suggested that the release is in for a “rough launch” when it deploys on 1st April – well, as far as PlayStation platforms go, how...
News New Life Is Strange Protagonist Teased Ahead of Square Enix Stream
Hella hype
Here’s our first look at the next Life Is Strange protagonist: albeit a mysterious image that doesn’t reveal a lot. There’s already speculation, due to the way the shot is framed, that the character could be disabled or an amputee – of course, it’s also possible that they may just have their right arm hugging their chest. We...
News Next Life Is Strange Game to Be Announced During New Square Enix Livestream
40 minutes of news and reveals
The next entry in the Life Is Strange series will be revealed during a new Nintendo Direct-style online presentation from Square Enix on 18th March 2021. The game will feature an entirely new cast, a new power, and a new story (that last one is sort of obvious). That's not all, however, as the new title will form only...
News Outriders Demo Was a 'Rollercoaster of Emotions' for People Can Fly
Developer reflects on demo learnings
The Outriders demo has been out for nearly two weeks now, meaning PlayStation players have had the chance to get a good grasp of what this looter shooter will have to offer and form a solid opinion based on that experience. Some users have loved it, while others aren't so excited about what they played. We happen...
News Marvel's Avengers Dev Doubles Down on Level Progression Nerf
Attempts to explain reasoning
Those still playing Marvel's Avengers and the wider gaming community did not react well to last week's news that developer Crystal Dynamics will be nerfing the game's level progression once the PlayStation 5 version launches on 18th March 2021. The studio has confirmed it will increase the amount of XP needed to...
News Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Leaked, Releases 18th March
That's a lotta Lara
Ah, the Microsoft Store has done it again! Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy has appeared on the aforementioned storefront, complete with an 18th March release date. As its name suggests, the package will include all three games from the modern Tomb Raider trilogy: Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Rise of the Tomb Raider:...
News Marvel's Avengers Will Nerf Level Progression When PS5 Version Launches
25 to 50 takes longer
Levelling up your trusty group of superheroes in Marvel's Avengers will take much longer than before once the native PlayStation 5 version is released on 18th March 2021. That's because developer Crystal Dynamics is increasing the amount of XP you'll need to reach the maximum rank of 50 as part of an upcoming patch that will be...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Yuffie DLC Detailed, Will Be Two Chapters Long
No price yet
Square Enix has released some finer details on Episode Yuffie — the Final Fantasy VII Remake DLC that'll be exclusive to PlayStation 5 once Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade launches this summer. As shown in the reveal trailer, you'll be playing as the young ninja throughout this escapade, and you'll be joined by a new character...
Hands On Incredibly Rough Outriders Demo Kills Our Hope for This Looter Shooter's Launch
Fade to black
Ever since its reveal at E3 2019, Outriders has struggled to leave a mark, but more recent gameplay videos have at least shown promise. As such, the announcement of a playable demo had us excited to finally go hands-on with this new looter shooter, to see whether it could offer something a bit different. But as it happens, our hope for...
News Mystery Square Enix IP Getting Multiple Remakes
Place your bets
Here's a story that's sure to get people chatting: Forever Entertainment, the company that released the recent Panzer Dragoon: Remake, is working with Square Enix to create "multiple" remakes based on one of the Japanese publisher's properties. What this property is, we don't yet know — but wishes of Chrono Trigger and Xenogears...
News So, Square Enix Is Making Another Final Fantasy VII Remake Called Ever Crisis... On Mobile
But what is it?
"Another possibility for a Remake" reads the official reveal trailer for Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis — a mobile game that appears to be an actual straight-up remake of Final Fantasy VII. Unlike Final Fantasy VII Remake, Ever Crisis appears to be built on the foundations of the PS1 original. It's got pre-rendered backgrounds and...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2 Will Have One Director, Rather Than Three
All-in on Naoki Hamaguchi
Final Fantasy VII Remake had three directors: Tetsuya Nomura, Motomu Toriyama, and Naoki Hamaguchi. Needless to say, it was a demanding project — one that had to try and please fans of the original Final Fantasy VII and newcomers alike — but we like to think that the development team pulled it off, for the most part...
News The Jaw-Dropping Final Fantasy VII Remake Soundtrack Is Now on Spotify and Apple Music
An all-time great
Final Fantasy VII Remake has a sensational soundtrack — a mix re-orchestrated classics and brand new bangers. It really does make for a stunning listen, and now, you can have your fill through both Spotify and Apple Music. The entire 156 track album is available on both streaming platforms — that's over eight hours of glorious...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Likely a PS Plus Game, But There's a Catch
Can't be upgraded to PS5 version
Well, here's a very interesting discovery. The Japanese PlayStation Store has a listing live for PlayStation 5's Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, and hidden in the terms and conditions, is the note that the PlayStation 4 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake will indeed be a free PlayStation Plus game for the month...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Is a PS5 Version with a Bonus Episode
Coming this June
Yep, you guessed it, Final Fantasy VII Remake is coming to PlayStation 5. Dubbed Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, it'll feature a brand new episode during the story that stars Yuffie and co. It'll be out on 10th June 2021, and current PlayStation 4 owners can get a free upgrade to the PS5 version. Once that's done, you'll need...
News Outriders PS5, PS4 Demo Available to Download Now
Carry your progress over
Ahead of its release on 1st April 2021, the expansive Outriders demo is now available to download on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The pre-release test weighs in at roughly 22GB on both consoles and grants you access to the full game's prologue and opening chapter, with more side content to complete once you've...
News PS Plus Members Think Final Fantasy VII Remake May Be Free in March
Cloud cuckoo land
Speculation regarding March 2021’s big PlayStation Plus update is at an all-time high, especially after Sony skipped its usual update window this week – presumably in favour of today’s State of Play. It’s worth noting that there were multiple instances last year where the platform holder didn’t announce the PS Plus lineup...
News The Latest NieR Replicant Trailer Comes Packed with Gameplay
Release date draws NieR
The time for another NieR Replicant trailer is now, which means an overload of anime-esque storytelling and gameplay. This remake of the PlayStation 3 original is just under two months away from release now, giving you just enough time to complete a couple more playthroughs of NieR: Automata before you learn of the events t
Guide Outriders Demo: Start Times, What's Included, and Unlocks
All the details you need
What time does the Outriders demo start? What's included in the Outriders demo? Does progress carry over into the full game? Square Enix will finally lift the lid on its looter shooter title from developer People Can Fly this week with a full demo of Outriders. It's set to contain a lot of content, so you might be wondering...
News Final Fantasy XVI Is Action-Oriented, Features Story-Focused Mode
A more adult experience
Final Fantasy XVI will be an action-oriented experience, but Square Enix will not neglect fans who are more focused on story. As part of an interview on Tokyo FM’s One Morning show – as translated by Gematsu – producer Naoki Yoshida revealed a little more about what players can expect from the upcoming PlayStation 5...
News PS5, PS4 Shooter Outriders Details Free In-Depth Demo, Deploys Next Week
Progress carries to full game
A free demo for Outriders, the lootin' shootin' RPG, will land on both PS5 and PS4 next week. We knew this demo was coming, but the dates have now been confirmed: it's going live on the 25th February. You can find specific times below. Developer People Can Fly says that the demo won't be time limited — you can try...
News SaGa Frontier Remastered Aims for an April Release Date on PS4
Blast off
SaGa Frontier Remastered was confirmed for PS4 back in November of last year, complete with a 'summer 2021' release window. But as it turns out, the sci-fi adventure will actually arrive earlier than expected. It's now aiming for the 15th April. Along with the newly announced Legend of Mana remaster, SaGa Frontier Remastered should...
News Classic PS1 JRPG Legend of Mana Is Being Remastered on PS4 This June
A legend reborn
Legend of Mana is being remastered, and it's coming to PS4 on the 24th June. Widely considered to be a classic Japanese RPG experience, Legend of Mana originally released for the PS1 all the way back in 1999. The remaster will feature enhanced visuals, and "optimised" gameplay. It also promises a rearranged soundtrack, and the 'Ring...
