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Agent 47 is One Very Pissed-Off Bald Man in These Hitman: Absolution Screens
Didn’t we just post Hitman: Absolution screens yesterday? Sure we did, but they weren’t all of the new Hitman: Absolution screens, and we’re all about getting the job done, just like Agent 47.
By Mike Fahey Published June 7, 2011 -
The Reinvention of Lara Croft
No Tomb Raider reboot has been as substantial, none could be as meaningful. In delivering to gamers a young, inexperienced Lara Croft, Crystal Dynamics doesn’t seek to just reboot the series, but to make it’s heroine into something we as gamers connect with emotionally. It is a gamble, but when that looks like it will…
By Brian Crecente Published June 7, 2011 -
Final Fantasy XIII-2’s New Trailer Brings the Long Swords to E3 2011
There’s been precious few Japanese games on show at this year’s E3 thus far. Let’s remedy that, then, with a longer, more productive trailer for upcoming RPG Final Fantasy XIII-2 than we saw the other day
By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2011 -
Hitman: Absolution‘s First Screens Look Like This
Not one screen, but two. Until now, we’ve only had 27 seconds of a teaser, but here are apparently Hitman: Absolution‘s first in-game screens. Slated for a 2012 release, multiplatform Hitman: Absolution is the fifth Hitman title. The latest screenshots for Hitman: Absolution screens sneak in [Eurogamer via Rock, Paper, Shotgun]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011 -
Deus Ex’s Best “Trailers” Yet
Some background: a preview build of the new Deus Ex game leaked onto torrent sites last week. So people out there, in the wild, are playing the early part of the game. And they’re doing a better job marketing it than Square Enix could ever hope. Not that Square Enix has done a bad job;…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 6, 2011 -
Check Out Square Enix’s Sleek and Sexy Master Chief Makeover
Square Enix Products has produced some lovely action figures in its Halo: Reach Play Arts Kai series. Now the company commemorates the tenth anniversary of the Halo franchise with a re-envisioned version of Master Chief and a stunning Spartan Mark V. Part of the new Halo: Combat Evolved Play Arts Kai series, the new Master…
By Mike Fahey Published June 3, 2011 -
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
