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Heavensward Soundtrack Releases Next Month

Brendan    2016-01-10    0 comments

Audiophiles rejoice; the latest soundtrack from Square Enix's hit MMO, Final Fantasy XIV, is set for release next month on Bluray music disc. Previous to this Square Enix had released three EP albums with select tracks from the expansion but the full 60 track release will become available on February 24th, 2016 for purchase. Several of the other collected albums...

Dragon Quest Builders Announced for PS3, PS4, and PS Vita

kula shakerz    2015-07-09    2 comments

Square Enix has announced that they are working on a new Dragon Quest game for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PS Vita. The new title will be named Dragon Quest Builders and it will take place in "Alefgard". The land has been destroyed by the evil Dragonlord and it'll be your task to help rebuild it. The Minecraft-esque "block-make...

Life is Strange Episode 3 Launch Trailer

kula shakerz    2015-05-18    0 comments

The third episode of Life is Strange is coming out tomorrow and Square Enix has released a new trailer. In this episode Max and Chloe’s investigation into Rachel Amber’s disappearance lead them to break into Blackwell Academy after dark, to search for answers. Secrets will be uncovered and Max will find another use for her power.


Star Ocean 5 OUT OF NOWHERE

Xin    2015-04-15    1 comment

I know, I'm as surprised as you are! Ok well, maybe we shouldn't be, since there was apparently a countdown site for it and all, but let's not focus on that! A new Star Ocean title is in development at tri-Ace and will be published, as always, by SquareEnix. Enitled Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness, the long awaited chapter...

FFXIV: Eyes Fixed Heavensward Cinematic

Xin    2015-04-15    1 comment

With the release of Patch 2.55 last week, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn reached the zenith of it's storyline content, and prepares the march to it's first expansion, Heavensward. To celebrate, Square has released the expac's opening cinematic for all to enjoy. A word of warning, this video does contain spoilers for the end of FFXIV:ARR's storyline. Final Fantasy...

X|X-2 HD Remaster Arriving on PS4 in May

Brendan    2015-03-03    1 comment

One year after the HD Remasters of Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 arrived, Square Enix used the anniversary to announce that PS4 editions will release on May 12 in North America and abroad on May 15. It's a little later than their ambiguously stated original goal of Spring 2015, but it nevertheless tucks another warmly received title into...


New VII, VIII, IX Guide Box Set Inbound

Brendan    2015-02-25    0 comments

A burst of Square Enix news has preceded their otherwise quiet Spring schedule and, along with that, have come a few unexpected surprises. For the most dedicated fans of the Final Fantasy series, Square Enix and strategy guide partner Prima have teamed up to release a special box set of guides for Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII, and Final...

Life Is Strange Developer Diary - Part 1

kula shakerz    2015-01-12    0 comments

Square Enix has released the first episode of the Life Is Strange developer diary. In this video, the developers introduce to you the origins of the game and describe the story, themes and characters you will encounter as you play. All three episodes were shot at DONTNOD Entertainment’s studio in Paris with the aim to provide a detailed insight into...

First episode of Life is Strange is coming out in January

kula shakerz    2014-12-18    1 comment

French developer DONTNOD has announced the release date of the first episode of their pentalogy, Life is Strange. Episode one will be released on January 29th on Steam while PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One owners will have to wait until January the 30th before they get to play the game. Each episode can be purchased separately...


X | X-2 HD Coming to PS4

Brendan    2014-12-14    2 comments

Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster is coming to PS4 consoles worldwide in Spring 2015. After a successful launch on PS3 and PS Vita platforms this past March, Square Enix officially confirmed the titles for Sony's newest home consoles after a brief, if accidental, reveal late last week. Specific dates and pricing details were not disclosed, but for PS4...

Final Fantasy XIV Goes 'Heavensward' in 2015

Brendan    2014-12-06    0 comments

It's been a while, but there's a lot of exciting Square Enix news—especially for Final Fantasy XIV—that's worth recapping now that 2014 is drawing to a close. Final Fantasy XIV is getting its first expansion next Spring. Dubbed 'Heavensward,' the expansion was announced in October at the FFXIV Fan Fests held across the globe. It is the first full-blown expansion...

Final Fantasy VII Remade in LittleBigPlanet

kula shakerz    2014-11-18    0 comments

Jamie Colliver, a huge Final Fantasy VII fan, decided over two years ago that he wanted to remake the game in its entirety using LittleBigPlanet 2. He's finally done and his remake is mighty impressive. The remake includes the main story, side missions, all cutscenes, the soundtrack, bosses, the world map and a battle system complete with magic, summons and...


KH HD 2.5 Remix "New Features" Trailer Released

Brendan    2014-08-29    0 comments

In anticipation of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix, Square Enix released an action-packed trailer celebrating the new features to be found in the upcoming high definition remaster. It reflects the new and previously Japan-exclusive content and upgrades that will be debuting on December 6, 2014. Anyone who preorders through Amazon or Square will receive a special edition Disney pin to...

More screenshots from Life is Strange

kula shakerz    2014-08-15    0 comments

Square Enix has released a bunch of new screenshots from their upcoming episodic, digitally delivered, narrative driven adventure game entitled Life is Strange. The game takes place in the fictional town of Arcadia Bay, Oregon, where senior student Max Caulfield returns after a 5 year absence. Reunited with her former friend Chloe, the pair will attempt to uncover the uncomfortable...

New Rogue/Ninja Class coming to Final Fantasy XIV

Xin    2014-06-12    1 comment

The content continues to roll in for Final Fantasy XIV, this time in the form of a new class and job for players to choose from. The Rogue, a new DPS class previously teased in Patch 2.3, will officially arrive in Patch 2.4 when it launches this fall. As with other classes, once your Rogue hits Lv30, you will unlock...