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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
kula shakerz 2014-06-06 0 comments
Earlier today, Squar Enix announced that Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX will be released on December 2nd in North America and December 5th in Europe. In addition to the release date announcement they also released the E3 trailer for the game. The trailer does a good job of showing off the graphical improvements of the HD remake and it also...
kula shakerz 2014-05-30 2 comments
E3 is only a couple of weeks away and Square Enix has released a bunch of new Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix screenshots to shorten the wait. Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX never launched in North America, and it features the origin story of Kingdom Hearts. Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX includes completely remastered graphics, which...
kula shakerz 2014-05-06 1 comment
The North American PlayStation blog has uploaded a video interview with Drakengard 3 composer Keiichi Okabe. Coinciding with this interview, the Drakengard 3 team have updated the game’s official website with clips of almost every track on the Drakengard 3 soundtrack. Known for his captivating and memorable compositions on the score of NIER, Sound Director Keiichi Okabe discusses the evolution...
Brendan 2014-04-19 3 comments
Just a quick update about Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster—the game's US release saw over 250k copies sold for PS3 and PSVita in the month since it was released. NPD's latest numbers show the game just barely being outpaced by the Japanese launch (340k copies sold), but handily beating out the launch numbers for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy...
kula shakerz 2014-04-12 0 comments
The official Drakengard 3 website was recently updated with four more chapters of the prequel novella. They have also uploaded a new developer video where art designer Kimihiko Fujisaka discusses the creative process behind the characters of Drakengard 3. From his early concepts to balancing modern and medieval styles, his insights paint a picture of how Drakengard 3's signature style...