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Final Fantasy VII Director Defends Remake's Multi-Part Release
I understand it too, as changing how a beloved favorite is packaged is a big deal. However, the original game's director Yoshinori Kitase (and producer on the remake) has posted an explanation on the Square Enix blog reiterating that it is the only way to make the game happen in a modern context His note is as[...]
Bravely Second Has A European Release Date
Bravely Default was somewhat of a kick in the caboose for Square Enix JRPGs After the Final Fantasy franchise had let the genre's key hallmarks fall in the last few years to be more real time focused, Bravely Default served as a reminder that the publisher was still very capable of embracing its roots. The game's[...]
Final Fantasy VII Remake Looks Like It Will Be Episodic [UPDATED]
So, this was a little unexpected. There isn't a lot to go off of right here, but in a press release by Square Enix, it was hinted at that the Final Fantasy VII Remake is going to be episodic The press release says specifically: Final Fantasy VII Remake will be told across a multi-part series, with each entry[...]
Microsoft And Square Enix Are Very Happy With Rise Of The Tomb Raider's Performance
The game's performance in reviews has left Square Enix and Microsoft happy On the TombRaiderForums, game director Brian Horton responded to concerns that the game wasn't performing very well, saying: I didn't mean to go off topic or patronise, but there was suggestion in the thread that the reported sales numbers reflect poorly on the dev[...]
Physical Life Is Strange Limited Edition Coming In January
A story based adventure from DONTNOD, published by Square Enix, and it has been universally adored. Well, now the first season has finished, Square has announced a limited edition version, coming January 22nd in Europe It'll contain all five episodes as well as a 32 page art book (which contains unreleased concept art), the full soundtrack,[...]
Just Cause 3 Comic from Square Enix, By Simon Coleby And Andi Ewington
View this post on Instagram. The word is out… Square Enix are publishing a comic by Simon Coleby and Andi Ewington based on their Just Cause 3 video game. I understand it, the comic was produced with Square Enix/Avalanche by design agency Kennedy Monk. View this post on Instagram. The word is out… Square Enix are publishing a comic[...]
NieR: Automata Gets First Gameplay Footage
NieR is one of Square Enix's lesser known properties, but it certainly has it's own niche audience Every few months or so, I'll meet someone who swears by it, which convinces me that NieR: Automata will find its audience. It will also be double pronged on that front  too, because the game is being developed by[...]