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It’s Time For Chrono Trigger To Become A PSone Classic
Looks like the enhanced PlayStation port of Square Enix’s seminal role-playing game Chrono Trigger is bound for the PlayStation 3 and PSP. The ESRB has just rated Chrono Trigger for those platforms, so expect the update of that JRPG favorite to show up as a PSone Classic on a PlayStation Store near you soon.
By Michael McWhertor Published April 22, 2011 -
Boy, Final Fantasy Type-0‘s Music Is Rousing
Final Fantasy Type-0, previously called Final Fantasy Agito XIII, will be out this summer in Japan on the PSP – on two UMDs. The game’s website went live today with character art and screens. The music is the main draw, though! [via Type-0]
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 22, 2011 -
There Are More Deus Ex Action Figures Than You Could Shake A Robot Fist At
Don’t sweat it, Americans! You may not be getting the fancy Deus Ex Collector’s Edition that includes an action figure, but you’re certainly free to go buying the figure on his own, as he’s part of an entire line being released by Square Enix. Part of the company’s “Play Arts” series of action figures, there…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 20, 2011 -
Adam Jensen Lurks Within The PAL Exclusive Deus Ex: Human Revolution Collector’s Edition
North America gets Deus Ex: Human Revolution on August 23. We even get the fancy Augmented Edition, packed with extras and downloadable content. What we don’t get is this sexy Adam Jensen action figure. He’s PAL region only. Available in “extremely limited: quantities in “select European countries” on August 26 and Australia and New Zealand…
By Mike Fahey Published April 19, 2011 -
New Metal Gear Solid Figures Sneak Out
Besides making Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, Square Enix also makes plastic figures under its Play Arts brand. And this summer, it’s releasing more Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Play Arts figurines. There’s Peace Walker character Kazuhira Miller as well as a Snake Battle Dress version. Each is ¥5,040 (US$61). If you do decide to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 18, 2011 -
The Most Beloved Final Fantasy Is Headed To The PlayStation Network
Soon all the Final Fantasy anyone could ever need will be found on the PlayStation Network, as Square Enix releases Final Fantasy VI on the Japanese PSN. Between VI and IX, that’s all the FF anyone needs. Why do people love Final Fantasy VI, or Final Fantasy III as it was known in the states?…
By Mike Fahey Published April 14, 2011 -
A Musical Complaint About Final Fantasy XIII
In today’s Speak-Up on Kotaku, commenter Konaa finishes Final Fantasy XIII “mostly” enjoys it, except for that damn Leona Lewis song. So like, I just finished FF13 and mostly enjoyed it… Mostly. The ending cut scene, however, felt very underwhelming. It just seemed like the writers were checking off aspects that they needed in an…
By Mike Fahey Published April 13, 2011 -
Final Fantasy Developer Working On 3DS Zelda Game
Nintendo is apparently not making the upcoming Zelda game for the 3DS, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. According to the game’s Australian rating (via Aussie Nintendo), Ocarina of Time 3D is being developed outside Nintendo. According to the Australian Classification Board, the game was developed by Grezzo Co., Ltd. That means that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2011 -
Preorder Dungeon Siege III Through Steam, Get The First Two Games Free
Dungeon Siege III might be delayed, but that just gives Steam users more time to play through Dungeon Siege and Dungeon Siege II. They’ll get both games free as soon as their preorder goes through. That’s a lot of dungeons.
By Mike Fahey Published April 8, 2011 -
Square Enix Boss Accused Of Being Flippant About Earthquake
Last night at around 11:30, an aftershock with a magnitude of over 7 hit northeast Japan. The area, Tohoku, was ravaged last month by another quake and ensuing tsunami that left thousands dead and many more homeless. As the quake shook the country, Square Enix president Yoichi Wada, like many others, took to Twitter. Wada…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 8, 2011 -
Dungeon Siege III Not Quite Ready To Raid, Slips To June
Formerly one of the many great-looking games due for spring 2011, Obsidian Entertainment’s Dungeon Siege III is now a summer game. Square Enix “updates” us on the release of Dungeon Siege III today, warning the game has slipped from May 31 to June 21. Why the push? Mike Fischer, president and CEO of Square Enix…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 7, 2011 -
This Slime Isn’t Slimy
Nintendo DS title Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional is an upcoming expanded version of role-playing game Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2. Wonder how they’re different? The “pro” version has a “Diamond Slime”, which is a harder version of the iconic DQ character. [via オレ的ゲーム情報]
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 5, 2011 -
Final Fantasy V Coming To The PlayStation Network
Square Enix announced today that Final Fantasy V, the Super Famicom game that didn’t make it to the states until 1999’s Final Fantasy Anthology for the PlayStation, is in development for the PlayStation Network, enhanced by exclusive CGI cut scenes.
By Mike Fahey Published April 4, 2011 -
Manga From Square Enix Coming To TV And Film
Comedy manga Arakawa Under the Bridge, which already has an anime adaption, is coming to Japanese television in live action form. And then the silver screen! This summer, Arakawa Under The Bridge will debut on Japanese television in episodic drama form. The following year, a feature film version will hit cinemas. The manga is published…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 1, 2011 -
How’s Dragon Quest X Coming Along?
Back in 2008, Square Enix said it was working on Dragon Quest X for the Nintendo Wii. Then…silence Fastforward to 2011, and Square Enix is talking about the game. Well, kinda. “The next Dragon Quest game, Dragon Quest X, will actually be released on Wii,” Dragon Quest Yuji Hori tells Nintendo Power. “I feel that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 1, 2011 -
Looks Don’t Come First With Final Fantasy‘s Leading Ladies
When Square Enix is making heroines, it might start with the character’s back story or her role in the story. For example, in Final Fantasy XIII, the initial concept for protagonist Lightning was a “strong woman”. FFXIII director Motomu Toriyama tells Japanese game mag Famitsu, “it was personality-based instead of plot-driven.” Then Toriyama says the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 31, 2011 -
Final Fantasy Gets Its Own Holy Shit Moment
While AR Games might be the 3DS’s holy shit moment, there are plenty of holy shit moments to go around. Final Fantasy has its own on the iPhone. New app Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy AR allows folks to downloaded AR models of Final Fantasy XIII’s Lightning, Final Fantasy VII’s Cloud, Warrior of Light from the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 30, 2011 -
Gun Loco Was Apparently In Development For A Crazy Long Time
That is, according to a pair of LinkedIn profiles. The crazy shooter, which Square Enix suddenly killed this month, seems to have been in development since 2007 and not by Square Enix. But now, it’s dead. [via Siliconera]
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 29, 2011 -
Final Fantasy III Is The Best And Most Expensive Final Fantasy On The iPhone
Square Enix has finally made the third game in the Final Fantasy series available on the iPhone, and it’s pretty damn good. Is it $15.99 worth of good? Final Fantasy III was released in 1990 in Japan for the Famicom, not to be confused with North America’s Final Fantasy III, which was actually Final Fantasy…
By Mike Fahey Published March 28, 2011