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Lara Croft’s Journey Began Here, as a Broken Mess
If you’ve ever wondered what set Lara Croft off on the journey from a mild-mannered young British lady into a hardened killer, here’s your answer. She fell off a boat. This brand new trailer, for the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot, is certainly slick. Definitely fresh for the franchise as well. Just what Tomb Raider needed!
By Luke Plunkett Published June 3, 2011 -
From Hairless Hitmen to Heiress Heroines, This is Square Enix’s E3 2011 Lineup
Square Enix’s booth at E3 is going to be a total sequel fest this year, with new franchise entries for Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider, Dungeon Siege and Deus Ex. Are they bringing any games that aren’t sequels, prequels, or reboots? Squeenix sure picked a fine time to grab Eidos, didn’t they? Of the major games…
By Mike Fahey Published June 2, 2011 -
Don’t Worry, in Deus Ex’s Dark Future, There Is Still Final Fantasy
Deus Ex is being published by Square Enix. You wouldn’t know it from first appearances, what with it not being called Deus Ex Cerebellum Equilibrium Perineum XIV-2 or starring teenagers with big hair, but a closer look in this screenshot gives the game away. Final Fantasy XXVII coming 2027! (Deus Ex:HR) [Reddit]
By Luke Plunkett Published June 2, 2011 -
Here’s the First Ten Minutes of Deus Ex: Human Revolution
We’ve got some tips lately that a build of the new Deus Ex game had been leaked onto torrents. Sad business, but it at least explains where this video comes from. That and its awesome intro. Needless to say this will probably spoil some stuff if you’re genuinely invested in the game, so be warned.
By Luke Plunkett Published June 1, 2011 -
Get A Taste of Dungeon Siege III on Xbox 360 Today, Next Week Elsewhere
Square Enix and Obsidian Entertainment have released a playable demo of dungeon crawler Dungeon Siege III for Xbox 360 today. People who would prefer to play it on PC or PlayStation 3 will have to wait until June 7 to try it out.
By Michael McWhertor Published May 31, 2011 -
Another Chance to Get Excited About Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Want your Deus Ex a little more action-packed? Our latest look at Eidos Montreal’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution fits the bill. It’s an opportunity to see protagonist Adam Jensen get his ass kicked and to bask in a whole lotta cybernetic gun fights. There’s plenty here that we haven’t seen in hands-on previews of the…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 31, 2011 -
Square Enix Making Social Game for the Nintendo 3DS
What is Heroes of Ruin? It is Square Enix’s stab at social gaming on the Nintendo 3DS. The game features a band of four heroes taking on monsters and other creatures that pop up in games involving bands of heroes. Heroes of Ruin uses 3DS StreetPass functionality for an in-game “Traders’ Network” that lets players…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 31, 2011 -
Bankrupted Studio Says Square Enix Demanded Code by Fax, Didn’t Recognize FFXII Screenshots
In a feature story published today in Sweden, the founders of GRIN lay their studio’s precipitous demise at Square Enix’s feet, saying the publisher reneged on payments during the development of a Final Fantasy game and saddled them with ridiculous requirements as the project went sour. This is according a story (translated via Google) published…
By Owen Good Published May 28, 2011 -
What is Square Enix’s Heroes of Ruin for Nintendo 3DS?
Well, it’s so far (officially) unannounced, but quick mention of Heroes of Ruin and a single piece of artwork from the game appeared on the developer’s Facebook page earlier today. That developer would be Orlando-based n-Space. That’s the development team behind Gamecube game Geist and numerous Nintendo DS games based on the Call of Duty,…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 27, 2011 -
Who’s Gonna Buy This Pricey Dragon Quest Crap?
Got too much money? Little sense? Like Dragon Quest? Square Enix has an offer for you! The famed role-playing game maker is selling a Dragon Quest made-to-order, 90cm wide treasure chest. It comes with a slime plush toy. For ¥365,400, or nearly US$4,500. Pre-orders kicked off this month. I can think of many things I’d…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 26, 2011 -
Final Fantasy Working on Another MMORPG Besides FFXIV
In a financial meeting, Square Enix president Yoichi Wada said the company was working on a big MMO in addition to Final Fantasy XIV. “I think we will reveal it sometime this year,” said Wada. [株式会社スクウェア・エニックス・ホールディングス]
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 25, 2011 -
You Can Now Buy Almost Every Final Fantasy Game Ever Made (For $15,000)
A guy from Thailand is selling his collection of Final Fantasy games. Normally, not so big a deal, but this isn’t your average collection, since it includes over 70 titles. eBay seller undkodlor is offloading Final Fantasy games from the Famicom, Super Famicom, Game Boy, DS, PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP, GameCube, Wii, Xbox 360, PC,…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 25, 2011 -
Looks Like Carmageddon’s Making a Comeback
Carmageddon‘s official site is displaying a countdown that will reach zero early the morning of June 1. The site is registered to Square-Enix, the series’ owner (acquiring it with Eidos). The series’ last release came in 2000; a Carmageddon 4 had been rumored in 2005 but was put on hold indefinitely.
By Owen Good Published May 22, 2011 -
Deus Ex: Human Revolution is Day One for OnLive
Streaming video game download service OnLive is gathering steam, scoring a big win with a day-one release of the eagerly-anticipated Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Don’t have an OnLive console? Don’t worry, one comes free with the Augmented Edition of the game. For those unaware, OnLive is a service that allows players to play games streamed…
By Mike Fahey Published May 20, 2011 -
Square Enix’s Chaos Rings Omega Circles Familiar Territory
During my first ten minutes with Square Enix’s iPhone RPG prequel Chaos Rings Omega I had to stop and make sure I hadn’t accidentally downloaded the first game. Last year’s Chaos Rings told the story of five couples mysteriously transported to a place called the Arc Arena, where are forced to fight their way through…
By Mike Fahey Published May 20, 2011 -
Relax, Twitter, Metal Gear’s Creator (Probably) Hasn’t Inspired a Final Fantasy VII Remake
Twitter is a great way to bring the world together, open up lines of communication. It’s also a great way for things to be blown out of proportion, 140 characters at a time. Hideo Kojima, creator of stealth game series Metal Gear, recently had dinner with Square Enix honcho Yoichi Wada and designer Tetsuya Nomura.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 19, 2011 -
Japan’s Oldest (And Most Famous) Hardcore Dragon Quest Player
Actress Keiko Awaji is proof of two things: video games have no age limit and even pretty ladies get old. Getting old is not a bad thing! It’s even better when you have something to look forward to, like new Dragon Quest games. Awaji is a giant of Japanese cinema, but best known in the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 19, 2011 -
Cybernetic Augmentations from Sarif Industries Will Change Your Life
Sarif Industries: Building better people for a better tomorrow. What could a human augmentation company that’s done so much good possibly have to hide? This lovely little viral video for Sarif Industries, the fictional biomechanical augmentation company that plays a central role in Deus Ex: Human Revolution leaves my limbs and eyes aching for the…
By Mike Fahey Published May 17, 2011 -
First In-Game Teaser for Dead Island Still Playing the Emotion Card
While it’s certainly not the game-changing first trailer for Dead Island, today’s just-released trailer attempts to give a tug to those same heartstrings with music right out of a Hallmark commercial matched to in-game footage. I’m still on the fence on this one—I just cannot get with Dead Rising at all, which appears to be…
By Joel Johnson Published May 17, 2011
