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Tomb Raider Achieves Profitability

Brendan    2014-01-18    4 comments

Eurogamer has posted a fascinating interview with Tomb Raider's executive producer Scot Amos, discussing the game's long-awaited ascent to profitability. Despite developer Crystal Dynamic's critically acclaimed reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise, the game's release did not achieve the meteoric sales figures (3.5 million in month against expectations of 5 million) that Square Enix hoped would propel the franchise, and...

Lightning Returns Previews Hit the Web

Brendan    2014-01-16    2 comments

Ahead of the game's early February release, a trove of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII previews are hitting the web. The sentiment, by and large, echoes that of the game's Japanese release a little over a month ago: an improvement over its siblings but still just as odd. Square Enix also accidentally released an demo of the Xbox 360 version...

Explore a Realm Awoken during the free login weekend

kula shakerz    2014-01-10    0 comments

Have a deactivated Final Fantasy XIV account? Good news! Square Enix have announced that players will be able to return to the game and explore the realm of Eorzea this weekend for free. The event starts on Saturday January 11th 2014 at 12:00 a.m. (PST) and ends on Monday January 13th 2014 at 12:00 a.m. (PST). If you haven't installed...


The Making of Lightning Returns

kula shakerz    2014-01-08    4 comments

Square Enix has just released the third and final part of their "Inside The Square - The Making of Lightning Returns" series. In this episode the development team discuss The Doomsday Clock, open-world exploration, the design of Nova Chrysalia, and what it's like working with the game's Director, Motomu Toriyama. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII was released in Japan on...

Retro-Review: Final Fantasy XIII-2

Brendan    2014-01-03    5 comments

FINAL FANTASY XIII-2. It was the sequel nobody asked for to the blockbuster game that galvanized the fans of the franchise. After Square Enix stoically endured the varied reactions to the previous installment, FINAL FANTASY XIII, the company decided to revisit the world and mythology of Gran Pulse in an effort to prove to gamers everywhere that the FINAL FANTASY...

Final Fantasy XIV Director Talks About The Future

kula shakerz    2014-01-02    7 comments

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida has posted a new year's greeting where he talks about what's in store for the game in 2014. The first bit of news is that the beta testing of the PlayStation 4 version of the game will start on February the 22nd (same day as the Japanese PS4 launch)....


Full Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster Trophy Lists Revealed

kula shakerz    2013-12-30    4 comments

Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster has been out in Japan for a few days now and the complete list of PSN trophies is finally available. Did you enjoy the Lightning Dodger mini game last time? Good news! There's a trophy for that. Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster is scheduled to be released for the PlayStation 3 and...

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix JumpFESTA Trailer

Xin    2013-12-22    2 comments

SquareEnix have released a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix for this year's JumpFESTA, currently going on over in Japan. As previously announced, this new collection (exclusive to PS3), will contain two playable titles (Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix & Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep Final Mix) and a collection of remastered cutscenes (Kingdom Hearts: Coded). Check out...

A guided tour of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

kula shakerz    2013-12-18    5 comments

Square Enix has released a new Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII trailer where walk you through story elements, character customizations, the new battle system, and a bunch of other new things. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is the last instalment of the Nova Chrysalia series and it'll hit the shelves on 2014-02-11 in North America and on 2014-02-14 in Europe....


New Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster Details

kula shakerz    2013-12-16    1 comment

Today it was announced that the Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster for the PlayStation Vita will be released on the same day as its PlayStation 3 counterpart. The package will include both games in one package, with Final Fantasy X HD Remaster on the PlayStation Vita gamecard and Final Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster accessible via a redeemable download code...

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Awoken Patch Notes

Xin    2013-12-14    1 comment

Last time we talked about Final Fantasy XIV, we showed you a video featuring some of the upcoming changes in the upcoming Version 2.1 patch. Today, SquareEnix has released the version's patch notes that get into an insane amount of detail. We won't cover it all here, but you'll find info on PvP, new dungeons & quests, changes to character...

A behind the scenes look at next year's Thief

kula shakerz    2013-12-14    2 comments

Last weeks VGX show was bad. Very bad. But before the show they took a look at the upcoming Thief game. In this 15 minute video Daniel Kayser from GameTrailers talks to Stéphane Roy about gameplay mechanics and customization and Steven Gallagher about Garrett's story. The video also includes a bunch of new gameplay footage. Thief is coming to PlayStation...


LR:FFXIII Collector's Edition Detailed

Brendan    2013-12-12    3 comments

With less than two months left before the final installment of the Lightning Saga hits shelves internationally, Square Enix announced today a Collector's Edition of the game that will be exclusive to their online store in North America. It's a surprise move on Square's part given the game's already controversial reception and less than stellar performance in Japan (selling 277,000...

FFXI Announces "Return Home to Vana'Diel Campaign"

Brendan    2013-12-10    2 comments

November marked the eleventh anniversary of Final Fantasy XI's original Japanese launch and Square Enix has announced an all new Return Home to Vana'Diel Campaign! All former players will have their accounts reactivated automatically for free between Tuesday, December 10 and Monday December 23 2013. In addition to that, players will be able to digitally download the latest version of...

Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Remix Coming in 2014!

Brendan    2013-12-09    4 comments

Better late than never when it comes to Kingdom Hearts news, and given the success of Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix, a remaster of Kingdom Hearts II was all but assured. Square Enix confirmed Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Remix for PS3 in 2014 back in October and it too will come bundled with extra content: Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix...