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News Tomb Raider Reboot Goes Alpha, Square Enix Lines Up Global Release
Crystal Dynamics' uber-awesome looking Tomb Raider reboot has hit alpha, the developer has announced
Alpha essentially means that the game is "feature complete" and will now go through a rigorous polishing and testing period in order to make it the best it possibly can be. The tid-bit was announced on the latest Crystal Dynamics podcast,...
News Trademarks Hints At Another Dose Of Kane & Lynch
There were things that we liked about IO Interactive's Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
The visual style, for one, was extremely impressive — and we're surprised it hasn't been aped yet. But for all the game's good looks and presentation trickery, Dog Days just wasn't that fun to play. It was short, predictable and flat. Developer IO really needs to...
News Final Fantasy Versus XIII Almost Ready For Real-Time Debut
It's only been in development for six years, but Final Fantasy Versus XIII is almost ready for a live demonstration on real PlayStation 3 hardware
Sort of, anyway. Chatting with Famitsu, director Tetsuya Nomura revealed that previous Final Fantasy Versus XIII demos had been rendered on development equipment, but the next time we see it, the game...
News Looks Like Hitman: Blood Money's Coming To The PlayStation Network Too
If you want to know which classic PlayStation 2 titles are heading to the PlayStation Network, you need only turn to the ESRB's website
Yesterday, the American ratings board outed the release of the original Killzone for PS3 — something that Sony confirmed within hours of the rumours hitting the net. Today, eagle eyed gamers have spotted a similar...
News US Retailer Lists Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, Final Fantasy X & Lord Of Apocalypse For PS Vita
Games! Games! Games!
It's unclear whether this story is based on legitimate inside information, or simply too much time spent on the NeoGAF message boards; but a pamphlet released by a US retailer has hinted at the release of a "Monster Hunter Portable 3" (presumably Monster Hunter Portable 3rd) for the PlayStation Vita. The listing is joined by...
News Square Enix Reveals Scarygirl For PlayStation Network
Square Enix has lifted the lid on Scarygirl, a PlayStation Network adaptation of Nathan Jurevicius' graphic novel of the same name
Developed by TikGames, the title depicts the story of a lonely girl who sports a tentacle for an arm and dresses like a pirate. No, we're not making this up. Haunted by nightmares of a strange man, the titular Scarygirl...
News Trio Of Top Demos Pledged For PlayStation Store
Demotastic
Sony's announced that a batch of anticipated demos are days away from launching on the PlayStation Store. Amongst the retail samples include Final Fantasy XIII-2, Asura's Wrath and, our most anticipated, Grand Slam Tennis 2. The news comes via the American-arm of the PlayStation Blog, meaning the news relates to the US PlayStation...
News Token Final Fantasy Versus XIII Update: People Will Be Excited, Says Square Enix
We are
We wished we could hop online and give you the full unveiling of Final Fantasy Versus XIII that you deserve — heck, we know people that bought a PlayStation 3 for this game — but we can't, because Square Enix is taking a really, really, really, really long time to make the game. Instead we're forced to post sweet little nothings in order...
News Crystal Dynamics To Lift The Curtain On New IP This Year
It's been a while since we heard anything from Crystal Dynamics
The developer has clearly been working hard on its uber-promising upcoming Tomb Raider reboot. But while Lara Croft's latest adventure is clearly at the heart of the studio's endeavours, Crystal Dynamics is also making plans to unveil a brand new IP in 2012 too. The New Year ushers in...
News PS3 & PS Vita Bound Final Fantasy X HD To Be A Full Scale 'Remake'
Fleetingly announced at last year's Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix has been pretty quiet about its upcoming Final Fantasy X HD re-release for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita
But breaking the silence, producer Yoshinori Kitase has told German magazine M! Games that the title will not be a simple HD repaint, more a full scale remake. Don't expect the...
Sometimes we deliberate whether to even bother typing up the Japanese sales charts
There's often not much to commentate on, but this week is huge. Final Fantasy XIII-2 topped the Media Create sourced charts, selling over 500k units on the PlayStation 3. While the numbers look impressive on their own, it's worth noting that the game's predecessor...
News Army Corps Of Hell Adds Another Name To PlayStation Vita's Western Launch Line-Up
Heavy metal crossed with Pikmin doesn't necessarily get our taste-buds tingling, but someone out there will probably love Army Corps Of Hell
And that's what a good launch line-up is all about: variety. Square Enix has confirmed the curious strategy title for PlayStation Vita's Western launch in a press release this afternoon. That means you'll be...
News VGA 2011: New Hitman Absolution Trailer Shoots Everyone In The Face
Good grief this is gory
During the VGAs pre-show last night, Square Enix released a new trailer for Hitman: Absolution. What did it show? Well, people getting shot in the face mainly. But in a stylish manner — if that's at all possible. Watch it for yourself after the break.
News New Mass Effect 3, Hitman Absolution Trailers To Round Out The VGAs
There are some big announcements set to take place at the VGAs this weekend: Sony's mysterious exclusive The Last Of Us, the reannouncement of Metal Gear Solid: Rising, and the unveiling of Epic Games' next big project
But while Spike's lined up plenty of show stoppers for the event, the awards ceremony will also play host to some lesser reveals...
News Final Fantasy XIII-2 Scores Full Marks From Famitsu Magazine
Either the quality of games is improving or Famitsu's getting soft
The Japanese bible has dished out a perfect score to Square Enix's upcoming Final Fantasy XIII-2, just a week after it awarded a similarly "rare" 40/40 to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Perhaps importantly, the magazine notes that Square Enix has managed to straighten out any...
News Tomb Raider: Underworld Headlines Bumper Christmas PlayStation Plus Update
European PlayStation Plus subscribers will net a complimentary copy of Tomb Raider: Underworld this month
That's in addition to free copies of Cool Boarders, Sneezies and Orbit, as well as a slew of savings and discounts, including half-price offers on Split/Second and Burnout Crash. Subscribers will also net a free copy of Marvel Pinball later in...
News Confirmed: Army Corps Of Hell Is Not Our Cup Of Tea
We were willing to overlook Army Corps Of Hell's terrible heavy metal art aesthetic when it was confirmed former Pikmin producers were working on the game
But a batch of new trailers released by publisher Square Enix have confirmed our concerns: this is not a game made for people like us. Considering Feeder's "Seven Days In The Sun" is...
News Square Enix Releases Concept Art For Its Unreal Engine Project
The above image is a piece of concept art from Square Enix's upcoming Unreal Engine project
You're going to have to imagine the texture pop-in and inconsistent frame-rate for yourself. Squint and its possible. The concept art emerged as part of an employment hub for the recently revealed "massive, original action RPG", where Square Enix is...
News IO Keen On Creating New IP After Hitman: Absolution
IO Interactive has been one of the few developers committed to new intellectual property
The developer has already produced two new franchises this generation in Mini Ninjas and Kane & Lynch, the latter of which spawned a sequel last year. The Danish studio is currently working on Hitman Absolution, a new entry in the stylish stealth series it...
Rumour Final Fantasy Type-0 To Release Internationally After All?
With the current state of the PlayStation Portable in Western markets, you could be forgiven for giving up all hope of the recently released Final Fantasy Type-0 ever making its way outside of Japan
But according to Andriasang, the game may well be on the horizon after all. Inside Square Enix's Ultimania guide for the game, there's an interview with...
News Square Enix Developing 'Massive, Original Action RPG' Using The Unreal Engine
Remember when Square Enix signed up the Unreal Engine to develop a smattering of high-profile projects using the graphics technology? Famitsu's got the first scoop on what the Japanese publisher's cooking
In its latest issue, the Japanese gaming encyclopedia notes that the publisher is preparing a "massive, original action RPG" with...
News Ezio's Costume To Appear In Final Fantasy XIII-2
You couldn't escape Assassin's Creed protagonist Ezio Auditore if you tried
Not content with making a cameo appearance in Namco Bandai's upcoming Soul Calibur V, the Italian assassin is set to show up in, erm, Final Fantasy XIII-2 too. Well, his costume is anyway. The Assassin's Creed: Revelations clobber will be available as an alternative outfit...
Square Enix has made its annual reference to Final Fantasy VII, telling OXM (?) that if it were to remake the game -- hypothetically, of course -- it would not be able to resist the temptation of tweaking the classic
"If I may speak as a game creator, if we were to produce a remake of VII, for example, I would be really tempted to delete things...
News Square Enix Releases Fresh Final Fantasy XIII-2 Footage
The Final Fantasy series has always prided itself on its flashy cinematics, and it appears Final Fantasy XIII-2 will be no different
In a new video, Square Enix has shown off one of the upcoming RPG's two-minute cinematics, focusing on a fight between protagonist Lightning and new baddie Caius. Spoilers: it's pretty. See for yourself after the...
News Final Fantasy XIII-2's Story To Last Around 30-40 Hours
If you're worried that Final Fantasy XIII-2's shorter development time might lead to a shorter plot -- your concerns are unfounded
Square Enix has confirmed in the latest issue of Famitsu that its story will last 30-40 hours. Let's hope it's not all filler this time around. Square Enix also confirmed that those with a save file for Final Fantasy...
News New Tomb Raider Movie To Explore Lara's Origins
Spoilers: there's a new Tomb Raider flick in the works
And much like next year's video game reboot, the movie will be an origins story of kinds. Producer Graham King spilled the beans in an interview with Coming Soon, promising that while the film will still include plenty of action, it will serve as a "character piece" above all...
News Square Enix To Open New Studio In Montreal
Square Enix has announced plans to open a new studio in Montreal
According to reports, the univentively titled Square Enix Montreal will develop a new Hitman title as its first project. The game will supposedly target next generation platforms. The studio is set to open next year and will be headed up by Square Enix London's Lee Singleton, creating...
News Kitase: Final Fantasy XIII Took 'A Little Too Long' To Release
Square Enix's Yoshinori Kitase has admitted that the development cycle for Final Fantasy XIII was too long
Speaking with GameReactor, the developer said that Square Enix needs to adopt the two-year turn-around time that most Western developers employ for big titles. the current generation console, Final Fantasy XIII was obviously the first game,...
News Square Enix Licenses Unreal Engine 3 For Unannounced Projects
Epic Games has lifted the lid on a deal that will see Square Enix license the Unreal Engine 3 for a collection of unannounced projects
It is a pleasure to provide Square Enix with an exceptional game engine that will help them bring thrilling new experiences to legions of fans all over the world, said Epic Games' Japan territory manager Taka...
News Create Your Own Character in Lords of Apocalypse
Lords of Customization
Square Enix's upcoming PS Vita RPG Lords of Apocalypse will offer up lots of character customization options for players, allowing them to mix and match their outfits, weaponry and appearance. In the video below, Square Enix gives us a taste of some of the over the top equipment characters can don, like riot gear, divine armor...
News Square Enix Confirms Bumper Final Fantasy XIII-2 Collector's Edition For North America
Europeans aren't the only ones getting all the Final Fantasy XIII-2 fun
Square Enix has today unveiled a $79.99 collector's set for North America, featuring exclusive cover art by series artist Yoshitaka Amano. The set will include a copy of the game, a four-disc soundtrack, and a book of exclusive concept art.
News Deus Ex: Human Revolution Does Gangbusters For Square Enix
When Square Enix purchased Eidos, many expected it to become a second line of business for the Japanese publisher
Nobody could have anticipated it would become the premium portion. But with the publisher's traditional franchises floundering a little, it's down to the likes of Deus Ex and Tomb Raider to prop up the Japanese company's finances...
News Square Enix Brings The 'Winter Of RPGs' To PlayStation Network
If you're already dreading this winter, then Square Enix has got the perfect antidote: crank up the central heating, get yourself comfortable, and tuck into the Japanese publisher's "Winter Of RPGs" PSN offering
The campaign will see some of the publisher's most revered RPGs brought to the North American PSN over coming weeks, with Chrono Cross,...
News IO Talks You Through The Latest Hitman: Absolution Gameplay
Square Enix has released a commentated version of its most recent Hitman: Absolution trailer
Doing the talking is game director Tore Blystad and gameplay director Christian Elverdam. Catch the talk-through after the break.
News Win a PS Vita in Army Corps of Hell Sweepstakes
Roll up
Square Enix is making a big noise about its Vita launch title Army Corps of Hell, even giving away one of the consoles in a new sweepstakes for the United States and Canada. All you have to do is head over to the Army Corps of Hell Facebook page, give it a thumbs-up and you're entered. While you're there, why not also Like VitaGamr to stay...
News Avalanche Squashes Just Cause 3 Rumour
Yesterday we posted a report from XBOX World magazine
We should have known better there and then. The report suggested that Just Cause 3 was in development, and due for release next year. Unfortunately, developer Avalanche Studio hasn't got the foggiest idea where the rumours came from. "It's just a rumour and we're not releasing any game in...
Ready for more ridiculous graphics and terrible accents? Good, because if rumours are to be believed Avalanche is hard at work on a new entry in the Just Cause series
The news comes via XBOX World magazine (sigh, we know), which claims that the game is due for release next year. We'll take a new Just Cause, just less Bolo Santosi this time ta...
News Final Fantasy Type-0 Gears Up For Japanese Launch
Hotly anticipated PSP RPG Final Fantasy Type-0 is set to drop into Japanese retail outlets this week
The game's release means its development team are set to switch their priorities to Final Fantasy Versus XIII, the long-in-development PS3 title announced many years ago. Type-0 is the first PSP game to sport two UMD discs, with disc one containing...
News Square Considering Bringing Final Fantasy XIV Support To PlayStation Vita
With Final Fantasy XIV preparing to get a complete overhaul -- and a promising one at that -- excitement is back on the PlayStation 3 version of the game
But what of the PlayStation Vita? It sounds like Square's got some ideas. Were doing a reconstruction of our server system [with Final Fantasy XIV and] were going to make sure that the...
News Square Announces Two Special Editions For European Release Of Final Fantasy XIII-2
Square Enix has confirmed its bringing two special editions to Europe in order to celebrate the release of Final Fantasy XIII-2
The "Limited Collector's Edition" and "Crystal Edition" will be carried at various retailers around the UK, though no pricing has been announced. The "Limited Collector's Edition" includes the...
News Final Fantasy Type-0 Scoops 39/40 In Famitsu
Expect the PlayStation Portable to do gangbusters in Japan when Final Fantasy Type-0 finally drops onto store shelves
The game's just scooped up an almost-perfect score in the latest issue of Famitsu magazine, landing a 39/40 and presumably sending Japanese gamers into a hype frenzy. The game's out next week in Japan. Expect PSP to do some serious...
News Heads Up: First Deus Ex DLC Out Next Week
Square Enix has finally attached a date and price-point to the first batch of DLC for Deus Ex: Human Revolution
The additional content will launch on October 18th with a price-point of $14.99. The big question is: are you even done with Deus Ex's main campaign?
News Army Corps Of Hell Assembling For PlayStation Vita's Launch In North America
Oscar Mike
We already know Square Enix's bonkers Pikmin-esque PlayStation Vita exclusive, Army Corps Of Hell, will be prepared in time for both the PlayStation Vita's European and Japanese launches, but now the publisher has confirmed it will be joining the party in North America too. Developed by Entersphere, Army Corps Of Hell is being steered by...
News Get Yourself Comfortable For Final Fantasy XIII-2's 'Change The Future' Trailer
With a near nine-minute running time, the latest trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2 is certainly an epic
But it's also packed with information about the upcoming sequel's plot and gameplay. We're getting gradually more excited for Final Fantasy XIII-2. Let's just hope there's a much greater emphasis on exploration this time around.
News What's Happened To Snow's Hair In Final Fantasy XIII-2?
It's rare that we'll comment on the hair or fashion sense of a video game character
Particularly not a Japanese video game character. But we feel compelled to rattle out something about Snow's new hair-cut in Final Fantasy XIII-2? Who is responsible for this atrocity?</em>
News Final Fantasy: Type-0 To Be Supported By Free DLC
Post-release support for Square Enix's upcoming Final Fantasy: Type-0 will be free, according to director Hajime Tabata
Free DLC will apparently include new outfits and more. The game's due out in Japan later in the month. Expect PSP sales to sky-rocket as a result.
News Final Fantasy XIV Is Still Coming To PlayStation 3 Next Year
Square Enix's revival effort of the heavily maligned Final Fantasy XIV is in full-swing, and amazingly the publisher is making progress
With version 2.0, the publisher has announced it is set to finally start charging for the online world, after a catastrophic launch period resulted in the company letting players participate for free. With the game...
News Square Enix Unleashes Complete Hitman: Absolution Gameplay Demo
As promised yesterday, IO Interactive has released a full eight minute gameplay demonstration of Hitman: Absolution
The demo takes place in an abandoned Canadian library and shows off the game's moody atmosphere really well. Some of the lighting is phenomenal. A number of legacy fans aren't too happy with some of the game's modern mechanics, such as...
News Players Will Need To Work For Final Fantasy XIII-2 DLC
Final Fantasy XIII-2 will get approximately one-two DLC updates a month, producer Yoshinori Kitase has told Japanese magazine Dengeki PlayStation
DLC will span a range of items, including costumes, weapons and enemies. The DLC will be more involved than simply hitting the download button though — players will need to physically unlock the content...
News Square Enix Releases Debut Hitman: Absolution Gameplay Teaser
Hunted by the police, completely unarmed, Agent 47 seeks refuge in an abandoned Chicago library," reads Square Enix's pitch for Hitman: Absolution's debut gameplay teaser
Running on IO Interactive's new Glacier 2 engine, Hitman: Absolution promises to combine the "much loved classic gameplay with completely new and exciting features for the...
