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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...
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...
News Marvel's Avengers PS5 Version Coming 18th March with Hawkeye Expansion
Upgrade and DLC both free
Crystal Dynamics has revealed that the PlayStation 5 version of Marvel's Avengers will release on 18th March 2021 alongside the free Hawkeye expansion. Upgrading to the current-gen version will be free for pre-existing PlayStation 4 owners, and the second superhero to be added to the game after launch won't cost anything...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Director Compares Series Evolution to Horizon Forbidden West
A burden shared
Final Fantasy VII Remake was unquestionably excellent, but it explored the narrowest arc of the original PS1 game’s story. Its sequel is expected to be much more expansive, then, and director Naoki Hamaguchi – perhaps feeling the weight of expectation on his shoulders – acknowledged as much in an otherwise innocent PlayStation...
News NieR Replicant Looks Sharp in 9 Minutes of Uncut PS4 Gameplay
It's getting NieRer
Upcoming remaster NieR Replicant just got nine uncut minutes of 'Barren Temple' gameplay, which showcases some character dialogue, exploration, and combat. The latter has been reworked quite extensively for this re-release, by the way, and it's looking especially sharp in the video. NieR Replicant is still set to launch for PS4...
News Old School RPG Remake Trials of Mana Tops 1 Million Sales
The legend lives on
2020's Trials of Mana has surpassed 1 million copies sold, according to the game's official Twitter account. It's a good result for the colourful action RPG, which landed on PS4 back in April last year. And to help celebrate, Square Enix has posted some lovely new artwork of the game's main cast. For those totally out of the...
News Potential Final Fantasy VII Remake DLC Trademark Expands to the US
News coming this weekend?
Off the back of a number of trademark listings from Square Enix that went public last month relating to Final Fantasy VII Remake, the "Ever Crisis" term has now been expanded to also cover the US. It was filed six days ago and now means the trademark covers Japan, Europe, Canada, and Australia as well as America. There
News Marvel's Avengers PS5 Release Seems Imminent as Trophy List Appears Online
Release date reveal incoming?
When is Marvel's Avengers coming to PlayStation 5? Square Enix confirmed a new-gen port of its GaaS-style superhero action title a long while ago, but new evidence suggests it could be right around the corner. Over on PSNProfiles, the Trophy list for the PS5 version has emerged, indicating the game will release for...
Rumour Final Fantasy VII Remake Co-Director Teases Reveal at Orchestra Concert This Weekend
PS5? DLC?
Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake 'Orchestra World Tour' is happening this weekend in Japan. The concert is exclusive to those who have managed to snag an online ticket, but just days ahead of the event, Remake co-director Motomu Toriyama has teased some kind of reveal, which will take place during the show. According to Audrey —...
Endwalker expansion also announced
Immensely popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online will journey to PlayStation 5 later this year, starting with an open beta on the 13th April. It promises a substantial boost in overall performance when compared to the PS4 version of the game, with "significantly improved frame-rates, faster load times, 4K...
Reminder Final Fantasy 14 Reveals Its Next Expansion Today
Here's when and where to tune in
After announcing the digital event all the way back in late November, the day has finally arrived for fans of Final Fantasy XIV. Square Enix will be revealing the MMO's next big expansion later today, following in the footsteps of Stormblood and Heavensward. You'll be able to catch the livestream over on the Japanese...
News DONTNOD Secures Investment from Tencent Raising Questions About Life Is Strange
Deck Nine apparently in charge of the series now
There’s increasing speculation about developer DONTNOD and its role in the Life Is Strange series. Earlier this week, the French studio announced a €30 million (~$36 million) financing deal with Chinese juggernaut Tencent, which it said would allow it to create “new self-published intellectual...
News Next Marvel's Avengers Stream Will Detail PS5 Version, Hawkeye Reveal
Scheduled for 16th February
It looks like developer Crystal Dynamics is still committed to making Marvel's Avengers a thing as it dates another War Table livestream well in advance of the air time. Scheduled to take place on 16th February 2021, the digital showcase will provide more information on the PlayStation 5 version of the game and fully...
News Next Tomb Raider Game to Blend Originals with Reboot Trilogy
But developers plead for patience
The next game in the Tomb Raider franchise is in development, but will not be announced in the near future. Square Enix plans to celebrate the series’ 25th anniversary all year with retrospectives, “nostalgic content”, and more, while Crystal Dynamics begins work on Lara Croft’s next big adventure. According...
Hands On Balan Wonderworld Is an Unusual PS5, PS4 Platformer That Doesn't Style It Out
Crimes of fashion
We're not entirely sure where to begin with Balan Wonderworld. Granted early access to the demo — available to all from tomorrow — we've been playing this somewhat mysterious title, and we're not wholly convinced. The demo itself is fairly large, but from our experience, we're not sold on this new concept from Yuji Naka. After...
News Balan Wonderworld Gets a Demo Next Week on PS5, PS4
Sonic the Hedgehog creator's next game
Ahead of its release in March, the rather mysterious Balan Wonderworld will offer a demo on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It'll be available from next week on Thursday 28th January 2021, playable alone or in local co-op with a partner. Just don't break lockdown rules to make that happen. This...
News New Final Fantasy VII Trademarks Spark Speculation Over Remake DLC and More
"The First Soldier"
Square Enix registered a number of Final Fantasy VII related trademarks at the end of last year, which have only just been made public. As reported by Gematsu, the trademarks include "Ever Crisis", "The First Solider", and the logo for Shinra — the power company that's wrecking the planet in Cloud and co.'s adventure...
News Final Fantasy XVI Producer Thinks Ghost of Tsushima Was the Most Impressive Game of 2020
Island life
Final Fantasy XVI producer and Final Fantasy XIV Online saviour Naoki Yoshida recently gushed about Ghost of Tsushima in an interview with Japanese publication 4Gamer (as translated by Audrey on Twitter). When asked about what he thought was the most impressive game of 2020, Yoshida heaped praise on the PlayStation 4 exclusive. "It's...
News Sci-Fi Shooter Outriders Delayed to April, Free Demo Coming Next Month
Ride it out
Square Enix's upcoming sci-fi looter shooter, Outriders, has been delayed. The game, which features otherworldly weaponry and superhuman abilities on an alien world, was initially slated for 2nd February. Now, it's been pushed back to 1st April 2021. The news comes from a post on the game's official social channels. Developer People Can...
News Secret NieR Automata Cheat Code Skips the Entire Game
Time saver
NieR Automata is famous – perhaps, even, infamous – for requiring multiple completions in order to unlock its “true” ending. What if you don’t have time to put in the legwork, though? Well, notorious video game hacktivist Lance McDonald – who’s best known for reverse engineering Bloodborne to make it run at 60...
Review Shadow of the Tomb Raider - Sloppy Story, Fun Puzzle Platforming
Bigger? Check. Better?
Republished on Wednesday 30th December, 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of January 2021's PS Plus lineup. The original text follows. Lara Croft makes one last attempt to prove to us she has what it takes to become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. Taking a backseat as a...
News NieR Replicant Gets Short But Sweet PS4 Gameplay Trailer
NieR, here
As promised, The Game Awards gave us a new look at NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... on PlayStation 4. The game is a remaster of the original PS3 NieR, a prequel to the highly regarded NieR: Automata. You can watch the trailer above. While it's only a minute long, it gives us a good idea of how the remaster is shaping up. In terms of...
News NieR Replicant to Debut 'Brand New Look' at The Game Awards
Joins growing list
Here's one more game to add to the growing list of titles scheduled for reveals at The Game Awards 2020 this Thursday. Square Enix's NieR Replicant remake will be in attendance during Geoff Keighley's pre-show to debut a "brand new look" at the game. We assume this will take the shape of some sort of gameplay trailer ahead of its...
News Project Athia Remains a PS5 Console Exclusive For At Least Two Years
But that's all we know
We know very little about Square Enix's mysterious PlayStation 5 console exclusive Project Athia, but one new detail dropped today sheds some light on how long Sony has locked out other consoles from playing. In a New and Upcoming games trailer for PS5, the Japanese giant states: "Not available on other consoles until at least...
News Square Enix Delists Base Dragon Quest XI After Special Edition Launch
Pulled from the PS Store
The base version of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is no longer available for purchase across digital PlayStation storefronts following this week's release of the special edition. The same goes for the PC version over on Steam, where the listing now states: "This version of DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive...
Past, present, future
Already a colossal adventure clocking in at over 100 hours, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age just got even bigger, and, crucially, even better. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition adds to and reshapes the game with new character-driven stories, substantial gameplay features, and more. It's...
News PS1 Sci-Fi RPG SaGa Frontier Is Being Remastered on PS4 in 2021
A new frontier
Square Enix has announced SaGa Frontier Remastered, a remaster (duh) of the sci-fi JRPG that launched on PS1 all the way back in 1997. It was never officially released in Europe, so for a lot of players, this will be their first chance to experience the adventure. Much like other games in the SaGa series, SaGa Frontier has multiple...
News Final Fantasy 14 Announcement Showcase Planned for February 2021
Next expansion reveal likely
Square Enix will be hosting a special announcement showcase on 5th February 2021 for its grand online MMO Final Fantasy XIV, where a number of "cool things" will be shown. The broadcast will include a live interpretation from Japanese to English, meaning European and US players will be able to follow along. The live...
Review Just Cause 4 - An Explosive Open World Romp
Just bores
Republished on Wednesday 25th November, 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of December 2020's PS Plus lineup. The original text follows. There's moments playing Just Cause 4 when you'll almost certainly find yourself grinning from ear to ear in much the same way that you might watching a...
News NEO: The World Ends With You Brings the Stylish RPG Property Back on PS4
NEO Tokyo
Here's an announcement that we didn't expect to see today: Square Enix is bringing The World Ends With You back from the dead. You may remember the stylish role-playing property from back when it was a Nintendo DS title, a whole 13 years ago. It went on to become something of a cult classic. NEO: The World Ends With You is the name of...
News Marvel's Avengers Takes Aim at Kate Bishop Add-On, Free from 8th December
Kate Bishop makes her debut next month
Marvel’s Avengers’ long-awaited – and free – expansion featuring Kate Bishop will roll out from 8th December on the PlayStation 4, developer Crystal Dynamics announced today as part of a War Table content drop. This add-on will feature an entirely new story, as well as a brand new villain: the Super...
News PS5 Shooter Outriders Gets New Gameplay, Shows Endgame Expeditions in Action
Character building
A new chunk of gameplay footage from upcoming looter shooter Outriders has been released, showing what you can expect from the experience once you're finished with the campaign. Outrider's endgame is based on 'expeditions'. There are 14 of these in-depth challenges to get through, and the difficulty is described as "brutal". As...
News Dragon Quest XI S Is Indeed 60FPS on PS4 Pro
Demo confirms it
A playable demo for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age just launched on PS4, and it confirms that the game runs at a seemingly rock solid 60 frames-per-second on PS4 Pro. When the title was announced for Sony's system earlier this year, there was some slight confusion over how the game would run, seeing as it is...
News Dragon Quest XI S Demo Out Now on PS4, Progress Carries Over to Full Game
Best Quest is back
As was leaked last week, a demo for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is available to download now on the PlayStation Store. Any progress that you make in said demo can be carried over to the full game, which launches next month on the 4th December. Completing the demo will also net you three Seed of Skill, which you can...
News Dragon Quest Creator Teases 'All Sorts of Announcements' for 2021
The series' 35th anniversary
2021 will mark the 35th anniversary of Dragon Quest, and it sounds like Square Enix is keen on celebrating. Speaking during the recent Dragon Quest X Fall Festival 2020 — as translated by Gematsu — series creator Yuji Horii teased "all sorts of announcements" for next year. The big one could obviously be D
News PS Plus Collection's Final Fantasy XV Upgraded to Royal Edition
Now includes DLC
Not only did yesterday's PlayStation Plus Collection update add two more PlayStation 4 games into the mix (Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Zombies Chronicles Edition), but it also upgraded a pre-existing one. Final Fantasy XV
News Final Fantasy 16 Teaser Site Revealed, New Character Details
Protagonist named Clive Rosfield
Just as it promised to, Square Enix has today unveiled the Final Fantasy XVI teaser website. The web page introduces the world and characters of the PlayStation 5 title, and you can check it out through here. The PlayStation Blog also has a list of all the new details shared today so let's run you through them. The...
News Looks Like a Dragon Quest XI S Demo Is Incoming on PS4
Data added to PlayStation Store
Square Enix will soon release a demo for Dragon Quest XI S on PS4, if new PlayStation Store product data is anything to go by (as spotted by Gematsu on Twitter). The enhanced role-playing title — which is set to launch on Sony's system in December — features a fully orchestrated soundtrack alongside an optional 2D...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Patch 1.01 Out Now on PS4, First Update Since Launch
Six months later
After many years of waiting, Final Fantasy VII Remake finally released on PS4 earlier this year, all the way back in April. And in all of that time since, the game has never received an update. A rarity for a big budget title these days. But now, with no prior warning, Final Fantasy VII Remake patch 1.01 has landed. You can...
News Marvel's Avengers PS5 Version Delayed to 2021
Kate Bishop add-on also pushed back
Remember Marvel's Avengers? Yeah, that came out on PlayStation 4 just over a month ago but you wouldn't think so. Since the hubbub of the game's launch, active player numbers have plummeted across all platforms, providing those who still want to suit up as one of the six superheroes with matchmaking problems. And...
News Grab a Physical Copy of Final Fantasy VIII Remastered on PS4
Across various regions this December
We know a lot of you prefer owning a physical version of a PlayStation 4 title as opposed to the digital edition, so listen up if you're a fan of Final Fantasy. Starting 4th December 2020, you'll be able to get your hands on a physical release of Final Fantasy VIII Remastered across certain territories. Those...
Faster loading, smoother performance
Ginormous MMO sensation Final Fantasy 14 will be fully playable on the PlayStation 5 using backwards compatibility, and its performance will be improved on Sony’s next-gen console. Speaking during a livestream where Square Enix outlined the immediate roadmap for the release – including an update due out in...
News Upcoming Content for Marvel's Avengers Will Bring Players Back, Says Studio Head
Crystal Dynamics confident of near-future plans
Let's be frank: interest in Marvel's Avengers seems to have taken a nosedive since it released last month. The Crystal Dynamics game combines a cinematic story with Destiny-like ongoing progression, but with a lack of meaningful endgame activities, players are beginning to lose faith. However, in a...
