Tag: Square Enix
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Square Enix Confirms Platforms for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, Set to ‘Draw Near’
The eagerly anticipated Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, a recreation of the classic RPG, is set to be released as a multiplatform title. A recent teaser post on Twitter confirmed that the game, developed in the visual style of Square Enix’s acclaimed Octopath Traveler series, will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and…
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Next Month, Kingdom Hearts Series Set to Launch on Steam
Square Enix has revealed the much-anticipated arrival of the Kingdom Hearts franchise to Steam. Set to debut on June 13, the full Dark Seeker Saga featuring popular characters Sora, Donald, and Goofy will be available on Valve’s platform. Prior to this, Kingdom Hearts was an exclusive to the Epic Games Store on PC, and this…
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Square Enix Reports Significant Job Cuts in North America and Europe
Square Enix, the well-known Japanese gaming company, has recently announced considerable downsizing operations on both its North American and European branches. This decision, which is speculated to impact hundreds of employees, is a part of broad restructuring goals that aim to bolster profitability by redirecting resources to live service and mobile game development. Their CEO,…
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60% Discount Offered in Final Fantasy XIV Sale
In anticipation of the new Dawntrail expansion, Square Enix has announced a 60% off sale on Final Fantasy XIV which will conclude on June 11, 2024. The offer, which seems to only apply to Windows PC and Mac users, includes major discounts on game editions like the Endwalker, the Complete Edition, and the Complete Collector’s…
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Square Enix Commits to Aggressive New Strategy, Promising More Multiplatform Games
Square Enix, a noted video game developer, reported a significant dip in profits, down 69.7% compared to the previous year. In response, the company has announced a shift to a new strategy, planning to aggressively pursue a multiplatform approach. As part of their three-year plan, dubbed ‘Square Enix Reboots and Awakens’, they will be focusing…
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Several Top Square Enix Games Receive Major Discounts During Golden Week
In celebration of Japanese Golden Week Festival, Green Man Gaming (GMG) is organizing a huge sale, including remarkable discounts on various Square Enix RPGs. Some of the outstanding deals are for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, both of which are discounted by 60% for GMG XP members. Final…
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Square Enix Set to Report Exceptional Loss of 22.1 Billion Yen Due to “Content Abandonment Losses” After Changing Development Methods
Square Enix, a prominent video game company, has announced its anticipation of formidable losses of 22.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2024. This is due to the company’s strategic decision to adjust its developmental approach towards high-definition games, with an objective of being more discerning and concentrated in allocating developmental inputs. The…
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Uniqlo Gears Up to Launch Shirts Featuring Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, XIV, and XVI
Uniqlo has partnered with Square Enix to launch a new line of Final Fantasy t-shirts influenced by the Pixel Remasters, Final Fantasy XIV, and Final Fantasy XVI. Retailing at 1,500 yen (approximately $9.73), the seven unique t-shirt designs, including goblin imagery from the original game, Yoshitaka Amano’s original designs for Moogle, and the motifs of…
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Final Fantasy XIV Celebrates 10th Anniversary with a Majestic 14-Hour Live Stream!
Square Enix is commemorating the 10th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XIV with a 14-hour live broadcast on April 12, 2024. The festive broadcast promises to engage both seasoned veterans and newcomers, celebrating the enduring success of the MMORPG with exclusive insights, round-table discussions with the development team, and a special performance from THE PRIMALS, the…
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Patch Alters Aerith’s Ending Line in Final Fantasy VII Remake
In the lead-up to the release of FFVII Rebirth, a new patch for Final Fantasy VII Remake has been released, generating buzz for alterations to Aerith’s concluding dialogue and Tifa’s outfit. The modifications appeared to aim at aligning the first game more closely with the forthcoming second installment of the remake trilogy. Notably, the alteration…
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Square Enix is Broadcasting the Soundtrack of FFVII Remake
Square Enix Music has launched a stream of the FFVII Remake soundtrack on its YouTube channel, which will continue until 11am JST on February 17, 2024. The stream offers the original FFVII Remake soundtrack, the Plus version, and Intergrade’s soundtrack. The live stream’s visual appeal is akin to lo-fi streams such as Lofi Girl’s, featuring…
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Square Enix Reveals Details about Forest and Sea Chocobo in FFVII Rebirth
Square Enix revealed new insights about the Forest and Sea Chocobo in FFVII Rebirth. Formerly known as Green and Blue Chocobos in the original Final Fantasy VII, these creatures are characterized by their unique skills and feather color. Forest Chocobos can navigate through dense forests by jumping on mushrooms and sliding down large tree branches,…