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Soapbox Kingdom Hearts III Was My First Taste of Kingdom Hearts
Did the light defeat the dark?
I’ve had a morbid obsession with Kingdom Hearts III for a fair share of its worryingly protracted development cycle. See, here’s the thing: I kinda like Disney – well, mid-90s Disney anyway. I was a snotty nosed tween when the company was enjoying its cinematic renaissance, so I grew up with legendary movies like...
News The Quiet Man Creeps onto PS4 This November
New trailer released
Publisher Square Enix is releasing a broad mix of games this generation, from big blockbusters like Shadow of the Tomb Raider to more obscure titles such as The Quiet Man. This curious adventure game blends FMV and CG together to provide a unique look, and it's certainly an interesting effect. The good news is, we don't have...
Review Life Is Strange 2 - Episode 1: Roads Is Profoundly Political
A tale of two sons
Life Is Strange 2 is profoundly political, but that shouldn’t be a surprise. This is a tale about two Latino boys travelling across Trump’s America, and it plays out more or less exactly as you’d expect it to. The story’s much more grounded in reality than the original series ever was, and that means that it’s filled to...
News So, Er, Skrillex Is Composing Kingdom Hearts III's Theme Song
Collaboration with singer songwriter Hikaru Utada
Here’s a headline we didn’t expect to write today: eight-time Grammy Award winner Skrillex is composing the theme song for Kingdom Hearts III alongside singer songwriter Hikaru Utada. If you are one of those nerd types who pretends to know nothing about popular culture, here’s an example of a...
News Dragon Quest XI Must Sell Well in the West if Future Games Are to Make it Overseas, Says Square
Ah, the classic
We're not huge fans of publishers or developers telling everyone that their game has to sell well otherwise we'll never see a sequel, but in some cases we suppose that it's the truth. Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age launched on the PlayStation 4 in Europe and North America near the beginning of the month, and it was met...
News New Life Is Strange 2 Trailer Provides One Final Look Before Launch on PS4
First episode out next week
Prepare for some teen angst and indie tunes: Life Is Strange 2 is just around the corner. Square Enix has released a final trailer for the game ahead of the release of the first episode, which is due out on 26th September 2018. In case you've not been keeping up, this sequel moves away from the time-shifting antics of...
News Square Enix Partners with Deck Nine on New Title
Before the storm
Square Enix has extended its external development partnership with Life Is Strange: Before the Storm creator Deck Nine. The pair will collaborate on a new title, although it’s keeping the nature of the project under wraps for the time being. Our assumption? It’ll have something to do with DONTNOD’s teen series. “The...
News Camilla Luddington Unsure If She'll Return as Lara Croft
She was axed the question
Shadow of the Tomb Raider has completed Lara Croft’s origin arc, so now fans are wondering what’s next for the iconic adventurer. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, actress Camilla Luddington didn’t rule out a return, but she admitted she genuinely doesn’t know what the future holds for the character now that the...
TGS 2018 What the Honk Is Going on in World of Final Fantasy Maxima?
Expanded edition gets story trailer
World of Final Fantasy Maxima, the expanded edition of 2016’s twee role-playing release, has received a brand new trailer as part of TGS 2018 this week. The clip showcases some of the new features that you’ll find in the re-release, including the Avatar Change system which will allow you to play as classic...
TGS 2018 Kingdom Hearts III Brings the Whimsy with Glitzy PS4 Slim Bundle
Fit for a king
Sony’s already announced a PlayStation 4 Pro bundle for Kingdom Hearts III, but why not double down with a PS4 Slim as well? Due out in Japan alongside the game on 25th January in the region, the console sports a golden patchwork pattern featuring various symbols from the series, as well as an emblem in the centre. It comes with all...
News The Last Remnant Remastered Xbox 360 to PS4 Graphics Comparison Shows a Massive Upgrade
Last but not least
There's a new trailer out for The Last Remnant Remastered, which Square Enix announced just last week. The video compares the visuals of the original Xbox 360 release to the upcoming PlayStation 4 remaster, and the difference in quality appears to be substantial. Interestingly enough, the PS4 version actually utilises Unreal...
News Kingdom Hearts III's PS4 Box Art Is Fit for a King
A right royal reveal
You’ve seen the brand new trailer and screenshots, but now it’s time to feast your eyes on Kingdom Hearts III’s fantastic PlayStation 4 box art. Sketched by series director Tetsuya Nomura himself, the image shows key characters like Sora, Mickey Mouse, and Donald Duck. Love or loathe the franchise, it’s hard to deny that...
News New Kingdom Hearts III Trailer and Screenshots Offer a Better Look at Big Hero 6 World
It's a small world after all
We've already seen some footage of Kingdom Hearts III's take on Big Hero 6, but this new trailer from Tokyo Game Show 2018 gives us another look at the newly unveiled world. We also see snippets from other worlds in the game, including Tangled, Frozen, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Alongside the new trailer, Square Enix...
News New Just Cause 4 Trailer Is a Whistle-Stop Tour of Solis
Varied open world detailed
One thing the Just Cause games have in common is their big, beautiful open worlds, and Just Cause 4 looks to be no different. Square Enix's new video on the upcoming action game focuses on its fictional setting, Solis, and its various biomes, and it's looking pretty impressive. Mainly inspired by South America, Solis is a...
News Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! Flaps to PS4 This Winter
Chirpy
Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! aims to give you something warm and cuddly to snuggle up alongside this Winter, as Square Enix is bringing back the randomly generated dungeons of the old Final Fantasy Fables franchise. The press release explains: “The rules to this mysterious dungeon are simple: every time you enter, the world...
News World of Final Fantasy Maxima Brings Whimsy Back to PS4
Noctis again
The agreeable Chibi-themed World of Final Fantasy is getting an enhanced edition for the PlayStation 4, and it’s set to release on 6th November. Announced during today’s Nintendo Direct, the re-release will include new characters and monsters from Final Fantasy legend.
Review Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (PS4)
Timeless
For its first few hours Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is happy to just mosey along at its own pace. It's a typically pleasant jaunt through a colourful fantasy world, complete with supremely cute monsters that you whack over the head with big swords, but it's a bit... Boring. It looks lovely and everything's polished, neat, and...
News Follow the Road to Life Is Strange 2 in New Dev Documentary
Crossing the border
Rather than dole out piecemeal developer diaries, DONTNOD has dropped a huge 10 minute documentary detailing the production of Life Is Strange 2, which details the art direction, voice actors, soundtrack, and much more. It’s a slickly produced clip that should get you in the mood for the sequel – particularly if you were fond...
News Kam’lanaut of Final Fantasy XI Is the Next DLC Character for Dissidia NT
Who?
Look, we never really played Final Fantasy XI, so we're not even sure who this guy is, but we do like his outfit. The awkwardly named Kam’lanaut will join Dissidia Final Fantasy NT as its next DLC character, Square Enix has announced. He's due to release in late October. So, er, are you looking forward to Kam’lanaut? Grow...
News The Last Remnant Remastered Announced for PS4
Update: Heading West too
One of Square Enix's less than critically acclaimed games is The Last Remnant. Most PlayStation aficionados might be unaware of this title's existence, granted that the PS3 version never saw the light of day back in 2009. The JRPG later made its debut on Steam, although Square Enix pulled the game in September. Now, the...
News Left Alive Lives to See Another Day in 2019
Due out 28th February in Japan
Do you remember Left Alive? Barely, right? It’s the loosely Front Mission themed third-person shooter from Square Enix and an all-star team, including Yoji Shinkawa of Metal Gear fame. Well, it’s back. The game got a brand new trailer during Sony’s LineUp Tour livestream, as well as a
News Kingdom Hearts III Grabs Big Hero 6 World
TGS 2018 trailer reveals all
A shortened version of Kingdom Hearts III’s impending TGS 2018 trailer has confirmed the inclusion of a Big Hero 6 world, which is a Disney franchise that has frankly flown so far under our radar that we’re literally on the Wikipedia page right now. Apparently it came out in 2014 and won a bunch of Academy Awards?...
News Free Kingdom Hearts: VR Experience Lets You Relive Series Moments
Sprinkling some magic dust this winter
Kingdom Hearts is snagging a free PlayStation VR experience, which should get you in the mood for the rapidly approaching Kingdom Hearts III. Due out this coming winter, the 10 minute interactive video will allow you to relive iconic moments from the series – all from a brand new virtual reality perspective...
News PS4 RPG Title Project Prelude Rune Teased, Comes From Former Tales Producer
Tales of Istolia
Hideo Baba, perhaps best known as a recurring producer for Bandai Namco's Tales series, started up his own game development studio under Square Enix last year. Formed as Studio Istolia, the team's first title is currently known as Project Prelude Rune, and it got a teaser trailer at Sony's PlayStation LineUp Tour earlier...
Round Up Shadow of the Tomb Raider PS4 Reviews Can't Make Up Their Mind
There's a Lara variety
Is it amazing or is it middling? Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s just-released PlayStation 4 reviews can’t really seem to make up their mind, so you may have to wait for our verdict in the near future to decide. Lara Croft’s latest seems to have really split opinion, with scores settling all over the shop. The consensus...
News GameCube Classic Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Is Being Remastered on PS4
Due in 2019
A Nintendo GameCube exclusive title that focused on co-op action, we remember spending countless hours with the unbelievably charming Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles -- and now it's being remastered for PlayStation 4. The game was announced during Sony's PlayStation LineUp Tour event in Japan, where it got a brief...
News Death Kindly Stops for Lara in Shadow of The Tomb Raider's Launch Trailer
Nothing is stopping her
Not even the llamas are safe from the apocalypse set in motion. Square Enix published the launch trailer before the game's release this Friday. The 2 minute trailer isn't short of the action and thrills the game will offer players once they get their hands on a copy. With Jonah by her side, Lara Croft is seen overcoming the...
News Take a Selfie with Llamas As Seen in Shadow of the Tomb Raider's Latest Trailer
What apocalypse?
It's less than a week away but that doesn't mean Shadow of the Tomb Raider trailers can't continue. Square Enix and Eidos Montreal published a new trailer showcasing the exotic jungles and villages Lara will explore in the latest instalment of this reboot. During this short snippet of the world, we see the numerous...
News Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD Is Out Now on PS4
Just like that
Oh, so this is just... Happening, is it? The mobile version of Final Fantasy XV -- complete with simplistic graphics, cutesy character models, and an overhauled battle system -- is now available to purchase on PlayStation 4 as Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD. It's priced at £24.99 in the UK and $29.99 in the...
Rumour Final Fantasy XV Mobile Version Coming to PS4
Spotted on the store
A game icon for the mobile version of Final Fantasy XV has been spotted on the UK PlayStation Store, suggesting that the game is coming to PlayStation 4 in the near future. It's titled Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD. Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition is a scaled-back version of Final Fantasy XV that...
Hands On Dragon Quest XI Is a Really Refreshing Return to Japanese RPG Greatness
Quest for the best
We were ten hours into Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age when we realised something: it's been way too long since we played a proper, old school Japanese role-playing game -- especially on PlayStation 4. Despite being over 30 years old, the Dragon Quest series hasn't changed much at all on a fundamental...
News The Quiet Man's PS4 Trophy List Makes Its Way Online, Points Towards Imminent Release
No Platinum trophy though
A trophy list for upcoming FMV title The Quiet Man has just popped up on Exophase, which for those in the know, means that a release probably isn't too far off. The game doesn't have a launch date just yet, but this update would points towards a release before the end of 2018. The game is currently playable on the...
News Hitman 2's Jungle Map Looks More Metal Gear Than Agent 47
Everything you want, honey
Hitman has become known for its urban sandboxes, but IO Interactive’s anticipated sequel will welcome you to the jungle for fun and games. This teaser trailer doesn’t reveal a fat lot about the Colombian backdrop, but it does show off some lush foliage and plenty of hiding places. It’s a different change of pace from...
Site News Where's Our Dragon Quest XI PS4 Review?
A quick word from the editors
As you may have noticed, reviews for Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age are now hitting the web. We did a quick round up that you can check out through here. However, we don't have a Push Square review of Dragon Quest XI to present to you, and we're going to detail why that is in this...
Round Up Dragon Quest XI PS4 Reviews Aim for Heavenly Heights
Best quest?
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is out on PlayStation 4 early next month, and so the reviews have started trickling in. Many would consider Dragon Quest XI to be the biggest Japanese role-playing release of 2018, and there's no denying that its arrival is at least an important occasion for fans of the genre. After all,...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider's Run Out of Things to Show, So Here Are Some Cute Cats and Dogs
Wait, what?
Well, then. Square Enix has been dropping Shadow of the Tomb Raider trailers like they’ve been going out of fashion these past couple of months, and it’s shown pretty much everything there is to show. As such, please enjoy this video clip of cats and dogs playing with balls of yarn and laser pens in a vaguely Mayan setting. Yeah, we...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider Shows How Lara Croft Can Be Smart and Resourceful
Brain of Britain
Lara Croft’s a capable warrior and an adept athlete, this much we know – but for Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s 10,000th trailer, Square Enix wants to show how smart and resourceful the heroine can be. And to be honest, she’s a bloody genius: she can turn beetles (!!!) into poison arrows and eat plants to slow down time. Man,...
Gamescom 2018 New Screenshots and Info Prove Left Alive Is Still Coming
Still alive
You'd be forgiven for forgetting about Left Alive, Square Enix's Front Mission successor. After being announced at Tokyo Game Show last year, it fell into obscurity, but according to a new report from DualShockers, the game is still very much in development. The sur
Gamescom 2018 Life Is Strange 2 Looks Much Better in Gameplay Reveal
We're in
Life Is Strange 2’s announcement trailer wasn’t particularly inspiring, but this 20 minute gameplay reveal is much better. It sets up the story for the brand new game, which will see Sean and Daniel Diaz on the run. DONTNOD definitely hasn’t lost its touch, as this opening is filled with awkward teenage exchanges – and some of the...
News Run Away with Life Is Strange 2's PS4 Reveal Trailer
Over the wall
Life Is Strange 2 will flee its predecessor’s high school setting, opting for a brand new tale about brothers on the run. The game will star Sean and Daniel Diaz, who you may recall from The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit. When the pair inadvertently murder a police officer, they find themselves with no option but to flee...
Gamescom 2018 Watch Rico Chase Down a Tornado in Just Cause 4 Gameplay Video
What a twist
As promised, Square Enix has released a video featuring direct gameplay footage of Just Cause 4. You can watch it above, and as expected, it shows off one of the game's major additions: extreme weather. In this case, Rico chases a huge tornado as it tears across the landscape, throwing shipping containers and vehicles around like toys...
News Just Cause 4 Gameplay Footage to Debut Later Today
Buckle up
One of 2018's last major game releases is Just Cause 4, which releases on 4th December. The sequel to the technically troubled Just Cause 3 promises to introduce a whole host of new ways to tear through its open world map, with extreme weather conditions playing a big role in the game. Despite a handful of trailers made up of in-engine...
News The Quiet Man Makes Some Noise with New Trailer and Details
Cheaper than you might think
The Quiet Man was one of those announcements that got a little lost under the ruckus of E3 announcements a few months ago, but the PlayStation Blog is here to serve our needs with a new trailer, with you can watch above, and more details in general. Most importantly, the game has already been priced, coming in at...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider's New Game + Mode Features New Abilities and Rewards
Welcome back to the jungle
Hot on the heels of Overcooked 2, it's been announced that Shadow of the Tomb Raider will feature a New Game + mode. After surviving Lara's latest foray into dangerous territory, you'll be able to go through the game again, keeping all your skills, weapons, upgrades,
News Lara Croft Thinks on Her Feet in Shadow of the Tomb Raider Trailer
There's a Lara blood shed
Here is Lara Croft doing Lara Croft things in a new Shadow of the Tomb Raider mini-trailer. We suspect that the clip, which is titled ‘Makeshift Arsenal’, is meant to highlight all of the creative combat options the heroine will have in battle – but it doesn’t paint her in the most mentally stable light, as she sets...
News Twin Mirror Will See Its Reflection at Gamescom 2018
Fahrenheit rising
Looks like Parisian developer DONTNOD is going to have a particularly busy Gamescom 2018, as in addition to officially revealing Life Is Strange 2, the studio will also be debuting the first gameplay from its murder mystery Twin Mirror. You may remember this one from E3 2018 – it’s being published by Bandai Namco. For those of...
News Crystal Dynamics Expands with New Studio, Hires God of War's Lead Combat Designer
Named after Kanye and Kim's kid
Crystal Dynamics’ upcoming Avengers is probably going to have some pretty bad ass Thor gameplay, as the Square Enix subsidiary has just opened a brand new studio and hired God of War’s lead combat designer Vincent Napoli. The all-new satellite studio is based in Bellevue, Washington, and has been imaginatively...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider's Devs Not Worried About Spider-Man
"Only one game has Lara Croft"
In a year that’s already been packed to bursting point with big games, September will seriously up the ante with a sequence of huge releases. Two major titles, Marvel’s Spider-Man and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, are scheduled to deploy within days of each other – a harrowing prospect for publisher Square Enix and...
News Why Not? Have Another Shadow of the Tomb Raider Trailer
They keep coming
Square Enix is surely setting a new record here, no? The publisher’s dropping Shadow of the Tomb Raider trailers like they’re fast going out of fashion, and here’s another seven minute clip detailing how seasoned protagonist Lara Croft can use the jungle to her advantage. In the video she uses a ton of techniques to pick off...
News Check Out 12 Minutes of New Shadow of the Tomb Raider Gameplay on PS4
Muddy water
The marketing machine rages on for Shadow of the Tomb Raider as PlayStation Underground takes a look at Lara's latest adventure on PS4. The above video, featuring about 12 minutes of new gameplay, focuses on topics recently highlighted by Square Enix, such as underwater...
