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Rumour Eidos Montreal Will Dump Deus Ex for Guardians of the Galaxy
Groot news?
Looks like our speculation was bang on the money, as Eurogamer is reporting that Deus Ex has been placed on hiatus. According to the site, Eidos Montreal is moving on from Adam Jensen as it takes the reins of
Video Everything We Know About Square Enix's The Avengers So Far
Marvel at the lack of information
Haha, this one's funny because there's naff all to know about Square Enix's newly announced The Avengers project. But this is the Internet, so we'd be doing you a disservice if we didn't desperately fill the dead air with some speculation. And actually, there are a few things that we can infer about the Crystal...
News Japan's Getting a Limited Edition NieR Automata PS4 Bundle
Shh, it's a secret
A limited edition NieR Automata PlayStation 4 hardware bundle will be announced for Japan next week, though Square Enix had the audacity to show it off during a stream overnight. The special console – which is a PS4 Slim as opposed to a PS4 Pro – will come with Emil's moonface plastered all over the chassis. Pricing and...
News Spider-Man PS4 Will Be Set in a Separate Universe to The Avengers
Don't expect a cross-publisher crossover
With two different publishers and developers involved, it's no surprise to learn that Insomniac Games' upcoming Spider-Man game is unrelated to Square Enix's newly announced The Avengers. But just in case you needed any clarification, the Ratchet & Clank developer has confirmed as much on Twitter, telling...
News Square Enix to Release Final Fantasy XIV Inspired Live-Action Series
A fantasy based on reality
Square Enix and Japanese broadcast network TBS are releasing a live-action drama series based around Final Fantasy XIV. The series is apparently based on a real-life story of a father and son who have difficulties communicating with each other. When the father receives a PS4 for his 60th birthday, he decides to start...
News You Won't See Any More of The Avengers Until 2018
Disassemble
That momentary glimpse of Square Enix, Crystal Dynamics, and Eidos Montreal's upcoming The Avengers game that you saw today? Yeah, you won't be getting another glimpse until 2018. While this is the beginning of a multi-year, multi-game relationship between Marvel and the Japanese publisher, it sounds like it's still early days. "The...
News Square Enix and Marvel Announce Multi-Game Partnership Starting with The Avengers
Hip to be Square
Bugger, and we were really hoping for that Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age release date. Square Enix has revealed its "exciting announcement", confirming what the many whispers were suggesting: the Japanese publisher is teaming up with Marvel to work on a string of unannounced titles. The first is currently known as 'The Avengers...
News Square Enix Teases 'Exciting Announcement' Coming Tomorrow, Probably Final Fantasy XII
Cheeky Baschtards
Those scamps over at Square Enix think that they're clever, but we're onto them... Or so we think. Earlier today, it was brought to our attention that Trophies for upcoming PlayStation 4 remaster Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age are live on Sony's servers, and now Square Enix is saying that it has an "exciting announcement"...
News Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age's Trophies Tease Imminent Release
Trinkets already on Sony's servers
There's no date attached to role-playing remaster Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age just yet, but it looks like the game is ready to go. Trophies for the title have appeared on tracking websites overnight, and this usually doesn't occur until a title has gone gold and its trinkets have been added to Sony's servers...
Review Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (PS4)
A sight for Sora eyes
It's baffling to consider that a new Kingdom Hearts hasn't been released on consoles in over a decade. The series' sappy emotion, bizarre juxtaposition of characters, and overly convoluted story may drive many away, but there's a stirring magic and innocence to it all that has never waned on us. Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final...
Hands On Final Fantasy XV's Moogle Chocobo Carnival Is Fun for All of Five Minutes
At least you can get in for free
We didn't have high hopes for Final Fantasy XV's first real slice of additional content, and to be brutally honest, it feels like we've wasted an hour of our life just giving it a try. The Moogle Chocobo Carnival, which is only available for a limited amount of time, redecorates the city of Altissia with colourful...
News Final Fantasy XV Will Be Geeking Out with a Monster Encyclopedia Update
Beastly
Final Fantasy XV has some brilliant monster designs. From herds of wild animals to raging demons, the game's got beasts to cover every base, and they're all great to look at. If you like studying strange creatures as much as we do then you're in luck, as director Hajime Tabata has said a patch is in the works that adds a monster...
Live Final Fantasy XV Stream Invites You to the Moogle Chocobo Carnival
Chocobo-a-go-go
Want to know more about Final Fantasy XV's Moogle Chocobo Carnival? The limited time event is heading to the open world adventure this month, but Square Enix has been keeping relatively quiet with regards to what we can expect. Thankfully, the publisher's hosting a livesteam tonight at 18:00 GMT that should answer most of our...
News Find Out All About Final Fantasy XV's Chocobo Carnival Later Today
Livestream incoming
We've got a lot of questions regarding the Moogle Chocobo Carnival that's coming to Final Fantasy XV - the most important one being why? Thankfully, Square Enix is prepared to answer our queries later today, as it'll be hosting a livestream that's all about sharing details on the game's upcoming event. The stream kicks off at...
News Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack Is Getting a Worldwide Release
Score
Although Final Fantasy XV's soundtrack doesn't quite measure up to the classics - as far as we're concerned, anyway - it's still a darn good listen, especially with that boss theme thrown into the mix. Yeah, you know the one. Anyway, a physical edition of the soundtrack, spread across four discs, has been available to buy in Japan since last...
News Of Course You Can Fish in NieR Automata on PS4
Rod action
There's a law in Japan that states if you're making an open world title you must include a fishing minigame; Final Fantasy XV, New Hot Shots Golf (!!!), and now NieR Automata are evidence of that. Of course, the original release was famous for its rubbish rod action, so we've been eager to see if 2B falls into the same trap – hookline...
Feature What Do You Mean You've Never Played... Dragon Quest VIII?
One of the PS2's very best games
Today marks the launch of Dragon Quest VIII on the Nintendo 3DS - an enhanced port of the original PlayStation 2 masterpiece. We're obviously not here to talk about the handheld reimagining, but we do think that its release gives us a good excuse to look back on the PS2 title. A joint effort from Square Enix and...
News Final Fantasy XV's Moogle Chocobo Carnival Is Just the Dumbest Thing
Why?
Ever wondered why Final Fantasy XV took over a decade to make? It's because of dumb sh*t like the Moogle Chocobo Carnival. Arriving as part of a free update to the main game on 24th January, the festival will run through 19th February and will dress Altissia in celebratory garb. As you wander the location, you'll be able to participate in...
News Hitman Captures the Sun Soaked Sapienza with HDR Support
Free update due this month
If you've seen high-dynamic range – or HDR, as it's better known – in person then you'll know that it makes a massive difference to the way that colours are represented on fancy television screens. And following Sony's decision to patch the technology into every PlayStation 4 on the market, games are starting to take...
News Final Fantasy XV's Chocobo Carnival Event Invites You to a First Look Later Today
Kweh
Final Fantasy XV's Moogle Chocobo Carnival is incoming, and it's safe to say that we know basically bugger all about it. Will it add a bunch of fun-for-about-five-minutes minigames to the release? Will it bring more boring fetch quests to keep Noct and the boys busy? We couldn't tell you right now, but at least we should be getting some answers...
News Final Fantasy XV PS4 Patch Adds More Photographing Features
Say cheese
Final Fantasy XV's getting a free PlayStation 4 patch on 24th January which will add some new features, including a so-called "self-photographing" mechanic which will allow you to freely take snaps outside of battle. This means that rather than rely on Prompto's clumsy Canon control, you'll be able to point his lens wherever you like –...
News Here's Your First Look at Final Fantasy XV's Moogle Chocobo Carnival
Roll up, roll up
Final Fantasy XV is not an MMORPG, but Square Enix seems eager to court the "constant updates" concept that has caught the likes of Destiny and Overwatch by storm. Starting from 24th January, the title will be updated with a special 'Moogle Chocobo Carnival' event, which you'll be able to access if you downloaded the Holiday Pack...
News Nintendo Supposedly Shunned Square Following Final Fantasy VII's Move to PlayStation
Final straw
Final Fantasy VII was a landmark release not just for Japanese role-playing games, but for the PlayStation brand itself. Square's revered classic was PlayStation's first taste of Final Fantasy, with the series having made a name for itself on Nintendo hardware. As many of you will know, Square actually shifted its focus to the original...
News Some of These Plans for Final Fantasy XV Sound Insane
Character creation, improved final chapters, and more
Final Fantasy XV is a very ambitious game - sometimes for the worse. It can feel like a title that's been pieced together using countless ideas and concepts, and not all of them work as well as they should. It's slightly mad, then, that Square Enix seemingly wants to add so much more to its...
News We Wouldn't Bet on Final Fantasy VII Remake Releasing in 2017
Or Kingdom Hearts III
It's time to drag those dreams into reality: Final Fantasy VII Remake probably isn't launching this year. The project was originally announced at Sony's E3 press conference back in 2015, but aside from one gameplay trailer, we've seen very little of Cloud and the gang's high def revival. In an interview with Famitsu,...
News Expect Details on Final Fantasy XV's DLC and Free Updates Soon
New Active Time Report announced
Now that Final Fantasy XV's been out for over a month, it's probably time for Square Enix to shed some light on what we can expect from the project going forward. At this point, all we know is that the title's getting several slices of downloadable content as part of its season pass, supposedly focusing on the...
News Final Fantasy XV Ships Over 6 Million Copies, Digital Sales Included
Noct bad
Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy XV has shipped over six million units worldwide. That figure includes copies shipped to retailers and digital sales, meaning that we don't quite know how many units the game has sold through to the public. As we always say, though, retailers generally aren't in the habit of buying stock that they...
News NieR: Automata Dev Comments on Controversy Surrounding 2B's Big Bum
Bottom of the barrel
As you may or may not have heard, sparks have been flying over NieR: Automata protagonist 2B's bottom. Those of you who have played the recently released demo may have noticed that the womanly android has a particularly prominent behind, which can be glanced when she's busy climbing ladders or jumping thanks to the fact that she...
News Rhianna Pratchett Packs Up Her Pick Axe and Says Farewell to Tomb Raider
Crofty exit
Rhianna Pratchett, the scribe behind Crystal Dynamics' popular Tomb Raider reboot and its more recent sequel Rise of the Tomb Raider, has decided to move on from the franchise. The writer announced the news on Twitter this evening, thanking the team for their dedication and series fans for being the "best in the world". It's unclear...
News Square Enix Strongly Hints at Dragon Quest XI Heading West
As you'd expect
The internet may be filled with hype for Dragon Quest XI, the latest adventure in Square Enix's long running role-playing series, but it's worth remembering that the game has yet to be officially announced for a Western release. Fortunately, franchise producer Yu Miyake has hinted rather strongly that the publisher is looking to...
News Fill Your Festive Holiday with New NieR Automata PS4 Gameplay
So NieR, so far
No one really knows how to pronounce the name of the subtitle yet, but the anticipation surrounding NieR Automata is proof positive of what a good demo can do. While the game had its fans a few weeks ago, it seems like everyone is now on board with this Platinum Games developed action role-playing release – we even described it as...
Soapbox Why Hitman Is the Funniest Game of 2016
A hands-off approach means excellent comedy, says Sam Brooke
The Hitman series has always taken pride in being a bit odd. The wacky settings of Blood Money, for instance, range from a party based on heaven and hell to a hillbilly wedding where everybody has a gun. However, Hitman 2016 is easily one of the funniest games of this year - mainly because...
Hands On NieR Automata Seems Like Yet Another Must Have PS4 Exclusive
Add it to the list
Wow, the PlayStation 4's on some run, eh? While many would argue the platform got off to a slow start – it's not necessarily a sentiment we agree with – it's unquestionably finding its feet these days, with the early half of 2017 bringing a cavalcade of exclusive content. And one of those titles is NieR Automata, the sequel to...
Go download this game
In an industry so focused on creating ever larger and more expansive experiences, there's something to be said about the power of focus. Lara Croft Go is a title that's not focused on wowing the player with a billion different features that create the illusion of depth, instead opting for a simplified, handcrafted feel that...
News Final Fantasy XV Buffed with 3.2GB Patch on PS4
Version 1.03 brings New Game Plus
Square Enix is eager to eat all of your bandwidth this holiday, as it's just dropped a brand new update for Final Fantasy XV, adding that all-important New Game Plus feature to the popular role-playing game. Weighing in at 3.2GB, this is a meaty update, but it also prepares the release for its previously announced...
News Dragon Quest XI Deploys in 2017, Dazzles in New PS4 Gameplay
Quest completed
Dragon Quest XI will deploy on the PlayStation 4 in Japan next year, Square Enix announced during a Jump Festa stage event earlier today. The sequel – which is also set to release on the Nintendo 3DS, albeit using a different engine and art style – is likely to have Sony rubbing its hands, as it will almost certainly be a big...
News Final Fantasy XV's First DLC Warps to Japan Next Week Alongside a Big PS4 Update
Costumes, accessories, and New Game+
Final Fantasy XV is getting its first slice of downloadable content next week in the form of the Holiday Pack+. It'll arrive on the 22nd December in Japan, and we imagine that a Western release can't be too far off. The pack includes a bunch of accessories that boast various effects - like more regular item drops...
Feature What Do Longtime Final Fantasy Fans Think of Final Fantasy XV?
And how highly do they rate it?
Now that Final Fantasy XV has been out for a couple of weeks, we here at Push Square have had some time to gather our thoughts on Square Enix's long-awaited blockbuster. By most accounts, the game's a good one - we gave it an 8/10 in our review - but how do longtime fans of the series feel about Noctis and the gang's...
News Square Enix Has Plans for Final Fantasy's 30th Anniversary, Will Announce Them Soon
Dun dun dun
2017 marks the 30th anniversary of Final Fantasy, and it sounds like Square Enix has plenty in store for such a grand occasion. The Japanese publisher has said in the latest issue of Famitsu that it'll announce its plans "soon", but it's currently anyone's guess as to what those plans actually are. It's worth noting that just last week,...
News Dragon Quest Heroes Team Hints at a Third Game
Keep on clobbering
During the annual PlayStation Awards in Japan, the team behind the Dragon Quest Heroes series may have dropped a hint regarding a possible third game. As translated by Gematsu, director Tomohiko Sho basically said that there are plans in place for the future of the property, while producer Ryota Aomi jokingly told him to stop...
Shut up and drive
Final Fantasy XV is mostly a game about four guys driving around in a car. Sometimes, they get out and kill monsters. Other times, they don't want to drive at night and seek shelter around a nearby campfire, where they look over photographs and recall their journey so far. Lead character Noctis can be stubborn, moody, and lazy...
News NieR: Automata Cuts Into Christmas with a PS4 Demo This Month
So NieR yet so far
NieR: Automata, the typically crazy looking upcoming action title from Platinum Games, is getting a playable demo on PlayStation 4 later this month, publisher Square Enix has announced. Good news if you're eager to see how the stylish combat system handles. The demo will be available from the 22nd December in both North America...
News Dragon Quest Heroes II Brings More Monster Mashing to PS4 Next Year
Holding out for a hero
It didn't show up during the PlayStation Experience as we predicted, but it looks like last week's leak was right - Dragon Quest Heroes II is indeed heading West on PlayStation 4. The action role-playing sequel is supposedly a real step forward from its predecessor, offering tweaked combat, more playable characters, bigger...
News Final Fantasy XV Has the Worst Japanese Debut of Any Mainline Final Fantasy Game Since V
Sign of the times
Final Fantasy XV may have topped the latest Japanese software charts, but there's no escaping the fact that it has suffered the worst Japanese debut of any mainline single player Final Fantasy title since Final Fantasy V. From Final Fantasy VII to Final Fantasy XIII, every numbered single player release has shifted at leas
News Free Updates Will Enhance Final Fantasy XV's Story, Apparently
Fair enough
Final Fantasy XV is a weird one, isn't it? Having been in development for so long, you'd think Square Enix would be keen to step away from the project and move onto new things, but as game director Hajime Tabata has said before, the development team is dedicated to further improving the experience over time through both premium DLC and...
News You Can Jump Back into Final Fantasy XIV For Free Until the 4th January
Back in the chocobo saddle
If you've been on a break from your adventures in Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn, then you may be interested in knowing that the MMO is currently offering a free play period. In other words, you don't need an active subscription in order to log in and enjoy the world of Eorzea. Lasting until the 4th January, the...
Rumour Final Fantasy VII Remake, XIII Trilogy, Collection of VII, VIII, IX Coming to PS4 in 2017
Too good to be true
Oh boy, this is one heck of a rumour. According to VGLeaks - a site that's been hit and miss in the past with its information leaks - Square Enix has a huge year lined up to celebrate Final Fantasy's 30th anniversary. And by huge, we mean absolutely massive - like, probably too massive for this rumour to be entirely true. Still,...
News What the Hell Is This Final Fantasy XV Cup Noodle Advert?
See it to believe it
Final Fantasy XV features quite a lot of sponsored stuff just sitting around in its game world, from edible items to real life camping equipment - and hey, we get it, games like this need a lot of money to make things work. However, when you start splicing giant Cup Noodles into cinematic trailers, we reckon that you have to...
Poll What Do You Think of Final Fantasy XV on PS4?
Worth the wait?
Final Fantasy XV's been on store shelves for a few days now, and we imagine that many of you reading this will still be digging into Square Enix's latest adventure - but we're more eager than ever to know what you think. Having been in development for so long, it's safe to say that expectations have been set quite high. After ten...
Rumour Dragon Quest Heroes II Confirmed for Western Release on PS4 Next Year
It's probably going to be at PSX
Well, well, well, what do we have here? Spotted by the always eagle-eyed Wario64 over on Twitter, retailer Best Buy has Dragon Quest Heroes II up for pre-order. The action role-playing game sequel has not yet been confirmed for a Western release, but it's always been on the cards - we honestly thought that it would...
