Square Enix E3 lineup loaded with sequels, remakes

With 2008's edition of E3 just days away, the role-playing steam engine that is Square Enix has revealed what titles that it will spring on press types as they shuffle past. Of the eleven titles on display, the company's lineup this year is noticeably remake and sequel heavy, with over half of the games representing a return to the well for another drink. Boasting "simultaneous global releases for several platforms," the company has also re-confirmed dates for much of its lineup as well, with the following games also noted as being playable during the show:

• Chrono Trigger (DS; Holiday 2008)

• Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (DS; September 16)

• Final Fantasy IV (DS; July 22)

• Infinite Undiscovery (Xbox 360; September 2)

• Song Summoner: The Unsung Heroes (iPod; Now Available)

In addition, the remainder listed below will be shown in non-playable form:

• The Last Remnant (Xbox 360, PS3; Winter for Xbox 360, TBA for PS3)

• Star Ocean: First Departure (PSP; October 21)

• Star Ocean: Second Evolution (PSP; January 6)

• Star Ocean: The Last Hope (Xbox 360; 2009)

• Exit DS (DS; October 7)

• The Legend of Kage 2 (DS; October 7)

And coming soon to a grocery store near you, Star Ocean: Whole Wheat Clusters.