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The Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake arrives on November 14
Square-Enix’s old-meets-new reworking of Dragon Quest III arrives on November 14 on Switch. The HD-2D remake will be joined next year by reissues of its two predecessors in the trilogy, Dragon Quest I and II, using the same innovative engine.
We’re officially getting another Life is Strange game this fall
Life is Strange: Double Exposure sees the return of the series' original protagonist Max Caulfield. It will be released on October 29 for Xbox Series X/S, PC and PlayStation 5. A Nintendo Switch release will follow.
The Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake is coming to Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC
After three years of largely staying silent about the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake, Square Enix has revealed the platforms it's coming to. The publisher also suggested that the remake is coming soon.
Visions of Mana preview: A faithful reimagination of a classic
After a break of more than 15 years, Visions of Mana is hoping to inject new life into the legendary RPG franchise.
Final Fantasy XIV Online's Dawntrail expansion arrives on July 2
Square Enix has revealed that the fifth expansion for Final Fantasy XIV Online, Dawntrail, will arrive on July 2. There are a bunch of pre-order bonuses if you pre-order, including an early access period.
The second Final Fantasy XVI DLC, The Rising Tide, will arrive on April 18
Square Enix has revealed that the second Final Fantasy XVI expansion, The Rising Tide, will arrive on April 18. A free update with quality-of-life improvements arrives on the same day.
Final Fantasy 14 will finally hit Xbox Series X/S on March 21
Square Enix has finally revealed the proper release date for Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox Series X/S. It's coming to the consoles on March 21.
FromSoftware's parent company has acquired Acquire, the studio behind Octopath Traveler
Octopath Traveler developer Acquire has been purchased by FromSoftware’s parent company, the Kadokawa Corporation, for an undisclosed sum. Acquire is also responsible for No Heroes Allowed VR, Akiba's Beat and Akiba's Trip: Undead and Undressed.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth adds an addictive card game and some familiar social mechanics
FF7 Rebirth includes an addictive card game, new party dynamics, and space to roam. But what is the fate of characters doomed to die?
Final Fantasy 14 will require two subscriptions on Xbox
Final Fantasy 14 is hitting Xbox consoles soon, but it requires two subscriptions to play. This includes a subscription for the game itself and an Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate membership.
Square Enix plans 'aggressive' use of AI to create new forms of content
Generative AI provoked a lot of discussion last year around images, text and video, but it may soon feature in games as well.
The first Final Fantasy XVI DLC 'Echoes of the Fallen' is out now
The first Final Fantasy XVI DLC was not only announced at the Game Awards 2023; it’s already available on the PlayStation Store. Echoes of the Fallen, set before the base game’s final battle, is out now, while a second DLC installment, The Rising Tide, arrives in spring 2024.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth hands-on: Broader horizons and deeper combat
We played two demos for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the second chapter of what’s set to be a three-part remake of the 1997 RPG. This is a sequel, so of course there are new tricks. This time, there’s a new focus on characters teaming up to attack together.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will hit PS5 on February 29, 2024
The second installment of Square Enix's ambitious Final Fantasy VII remake saga has a release date. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will arrive on PlayStation 5 on February 29. A new trailer has also emerged.
Final Fantasy XVI is coming to PC, Square Enix confirms
Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida has confirmed his team is currently working on a PC version of the game. Two paid expansions are on the way as well.
'Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis' comes to iOS and Android on September 7th
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis, a mobile game that expands the FFVII story and universe, will be available on iOS and Android on September 7th.
'Final Fantasy XIV' comes to Xbox next spring
'Final Fantasy XIV' is coming to Xbox in spring 2024.
Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator Yuji Naka receives suspended prison sentence for insider trading
Sonic the Hedgehog's Yuji Naka is facing a suspended prison sentence and a fine for insider trading.
‘Final Fantasy XVI’ has already sold over 3 million copies
'Final Fantasy XVI' has sold over three million units since launching on June 22. This new darker take on the series is a PS5 console exclusive, making these sales figures even more impressive. For comparison’s sake, 'Final Fantasy XV' sold five million copies during its launch week back in 2016, but that was a multi-platform title available for both PS4 and Xbox One.
Final Fantasy XVI review: A welcome dramatic turn for the series
With Final Fantasy XVI, the series’ creators have decided that the future of the series is action-centric. Until now, the Final Fantasy games have never quite had their angry, moody dark moment. With nuanced, occasionally horny characters and often a lot of violence, is this the series’ moody teenager era?
