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Deadman's Cross Reaches 1 Million Downloads

kula shakerz    2014-02-25    2 comments

Square Enix's latest mobile RPG card-battler, Deadman's Cross, has been downloaded over one million times in less than two weeks. They are celebrating this achievement by giving away a special in-game gift. Players who download and register Deadman’s Cross by February 28th (09:00 GMT / 01:00 PST) will receive 300 Deadman Coins. Deadman's Cross is a free-to-play zombie-themed collectible card...

Deus Ex: The Fall is coming to Steam in March

kula shakerz    2014-02-25    3 comments

Deus Ex: The Fall was released for iOS last year and for Android in January, today Square Enix announced that they'll be releasing it on Steam as well. Deus Ex: The Fall is set in 2027– a golden era for science, technology and human augmentation, but also a time of great social divide and global conspiracy. Powerful corporations have seized...

Lightning Returns: The Square Insider Review

Brendan    2014-02-24    5 comments

There's quite a lot to be said about LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII but chances are that most of it has been said elsewhere. It’s the concluding game in a wildly polarizing trilogy with a protagonist that is way more popular in Japan than she is in the west and, atop that, Square Enix has borne repeated criticism for developing...


Official Thief Launch Trailer

kula shakerz    2014-02-20    3 comments

Thief is only 5 days away from hitting the shelves in North America and the Edios Montreal team celebrates this by releasing the official launch trailer. The rest of the world has to wait an extra 3 days before they can roam the streets and rooftops of 'The City' as master thief Garret. Thief will be available on the PlayStation...

*Spoiler Alert* Lockdown Mission Playthrough

kula shakerz    2014-02-18    2 comments

Thief is launching world wide next week for pretty much every platform out there and the Eidos Montreal team has released a unedited, uncommented play-through of the first mission. The 17 minutes long gameplay video gives you a glimpse into skills and tools Garrett utilizes to get through town undetected by the the Baron's Watch. Thief is hitting the shelves...

Final Fantasy XV is "Far into Development"

Brendan    2014-02-17    4 comments

While the recent talk about sequels and remasters is certainly a lovely addition to any Final Fantasy fan's day, there's still an enormous elephant in the room and its name is Final Fantasy XV. Yoshinori Kitase, a longtime producer of the franchise, has been extremely active the last two weeks in the buildup to Lightning Returns but that hasn't stopped...


Fans Need to Request FFXII HD Remaster, Says Square

Brendan    2014-02-17    7 comments

Shinji Hashimoto, series producer to the Final Fantasy franchise, was interviewed by SG Cafe last weekend and covered a variety of talking points in advance of the western release of Lightning Returns. Discussions turned towards Square Enix's other projects (Hashimoto unceremoniously squashed rumors of Final Fantasy X-3) and Hashimoto was asked about the possibilities of an HD remaster of Final...

Kitase Explains the X | X-2 HD Delay

Brendan    2014-02-17    0 comments

Square Enix has relished the spotlight these last few weeks. Following on the critically acclaimed launches of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (PS4, X1) and Bravely Default (2DS, 3DS) the company is powering through their blockbuster Spring 2014 lineup. With Lightning Returns available worldwide and Thief just around the corner, attention is turning to the North American and European releases of...

Lightning Returns Available Today in the US!

Brendan    2014-02-11    4 comments

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is available for sale in the United States today! As the closing chapter in the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy, Lightning Returns arrives to mixed reviews with Metacritic aggregating a score of 68 based on 30 reviews from sources like IGN, Destructoid, and Machninima. Most reviews cite the battle system and gameplay as strengths while mentioning...


Nosgoth team reveals new vampire class

kula shakerz    2014-02-11    1 comment

Psyonix, the team behind Square's new free to play multiplayer action game Nosgoth has just revealed a new vampire class. The game is a spin-off of the Legacy of Kain series of action-adventure games and it employs a pvp system in which each match consists of two rounds. One team play as vampires using hack and slash combat while the...

Bravely Default Hits Shelves in US

Brendan    2014-02-07    2 comments

Bravely Default, the newest game from the team that remade Final Fantasy IV and created Final Fantasy: The 4 Warriors of Light, is now available for sale in the United States. Released to near critical acclaim, Bravely Default features an engaging new battle system, a new take on familiar mythology, and a beautiful art direction. A demo is available on...

Final Fantasy VI Available Now for iOS

Brendan    2014-02-06    3 comments

If you're an iOS device owner, the wait for Final Fantasy VI is over! Almost three weeks after the Android version's release, Square's classic is now available on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. The game features iCloud save syncing across devices, improved visuals, and touch-optimized controls. The game is priced at $15.99 and currently sits at five stars on over...


Drakengard 3 is coming to Europe and North America in May

kula shakerz    2014-02-05    0 comments

Square Enix Europe just announced that Drakengard 3 will be coming to PAL territories. The title will be available exclusively for the PlayStation 3 and gamers will be able to get their hands on the game from May 21st 2014. Drakengard 3 is set before events in the original game, and six goddess-like sisters known as Intoners have brought peace...

Murdered: Soul Suspect Confirmed For PlayStation 4

kula shakerz    2014-02-04    2 comments

Yesterday Square Enix announced that Airtight Games' supernatural detective title, Murdered: Soul Suspect, will be coming to the Xbox One. Earlier today they confirmed that it will be coming to the PlaySation 4 as well. The next-gen console versions will offer increased visual fidelity via native 1080p output. Elements such as subsurface scattering and an increased particle count will depict...

New Thief Trailer Tells You Everything You Need To Know

kula shakerz    2014-02-04    2 comments

Eidos Montreal, the team behind Deus Ex: Human Revolution, has released a new trailer for their upcoming stealth game, Thief. This new trailer titled Thief 101 takes a look at the city that you'll be exploring and at the various gameplay elements found in the game. Every mission can be completed in different ways and you can choose to take...