Tag: Square Enix
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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,…
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Physical Event for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to be Held at Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower will host a Final Fantasy VII Rebirth-themed collaboration event at the Co-Lab Tokyo store from mid-February to early March 2024. Children up to the age of 15 can enter by buying a ¥2,200 ticket, with adults paying ¥2,750, which includes access to the Tokyo Tower’s Main Deck, a Word Rally mini-game sheet, and…
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Square Enix Launches Final Preview for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with Demo Now Accessible
In a recent State of Play presentation, Square Enix detailed the upcoming release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the sequel to RPG Site’s 2020 RPG of the Year, due to drop on February 29. The showcase revealed numerous details about the game – its systems, storyline elements, and the availability of a game demo. This…
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Recap Video of Final Fantasy VII Remake Story Readies Us for FFVII Rebirth
Ahead of the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Square Enix has unveiled a video recap of the FFVII Remake storyline. The video, which lasts three minutes, revisits main events and characters from the first instalment of the trilogy. It begins with a glimpse at Midgar and its Mako power supply, followed by Avalanche’s efforts…
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Square Enix Plans to Reduce Its Range of Games
Square Enix, the company behind successful titles such as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, plans to condense its future games lineup as it finds itself heavily dependent on these two franchises. President Takashi Kiryu announced these changes in a financial briefing, voicing concerns about the company’s overemphasis on these IPs at the cost of other…
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The Latest Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Trailer Brings Back the Iconic Battle Theme for a Showdown with Sephiroth
Square Enix has released a captivating new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, titled ‘Destined for Rebirth.’ This one-minute preview primarily showcases Part 2 of the series, in which Cloud and his crew traverse the planet on the chase for Sephiroth. The trailer sets into motion halfway through with an enhanced version of the classic…
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Square Enix Explores How AI Might ‘Transform Our Creation Methods’
In a 2024 New Year’s message, Square Enix president, Takashi Kiryu, highlighted the potential impacts of AI on the digital entertainment industry. Kiryu noted that the advancements in AI technology have made it easier to generate and translate text, leading to conversations that can be generated easily. Square Enix, recognizing the vast capabilities of AI…
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Prepare for Heavensturn in Final Fantasy XIV!
Final Fantasy XIV is ringing in the New Year with a phenomenal celebration that will leave its players spellbound. This spectacular event is not just a remarkable way for gamers to kick off the New Year, but also an opportunity for them to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of this famed MMORPG. The details…
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Yosuke Matsuda to Resign as Square Enix President in June
After a decade leading Square Enix Co. and Square Enix Holdings, veteran games industry icon Yosuke Matsuda will be stepping down from the role of company president and representative director. Current company director Takashi Kiryu will be replacing him, with the changeover likely to be finalized during the 34th Annual Shareholder Meetings this June. Matsuda…