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Deus Ex: Human Revolution will be Steam-Powered
Square Enix partners with Steam for the digital release of Deus Ex: Human Revolution this August, offering a standard version and an Augmented Edition with digital artbook, soundtrack, and a download of the Deus Ex Game of the Year Edition
By Mike Fahey Published May 6, 2011 -
Square Enix CEO’s 360 Just Shot Itself in the Foot
Remember 2008? Good Lord, was it nearly three years ago, at E3, that Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XIII would have an Xbox 360 release, utterly horrifying fanboys of game, publisher and PS3 alike? Well, if one reading of the karmic law is “we all got it coming, kid,” then Yoichi Wada, the CEO of…
By Owen Good Published May 5, 2011 -
Comics and Gaming Collide in Square Enix’s Imaginary Range
The iPhone and iPad are great for reading comics. The iPhone and iPad are great for playing games. Square Enix taps top talent to combine the two in Imaginary Range, a new sort of interactive comic available free in the iTunes App Store. Imaginary Range is a digital comic with a difference. Written by Souki…
By Mike Fahey Published May 5, 2011 -
It’s Time for Chrono Trigger to Join the Wii’s Virtual Console
Looks like the original SNES version of Square Enix’s seminal role-playing game Chrono Trigger is bound for the Wii’s Virtual Console service. The ESRB recently rated Chrono Trigger for Nintendo’s platform, so expect the 16-bit version of that JRPG favorite to show up on a Wii Shop Channel near you. (The PlayStation port is also…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 2, 2011 -
Dark Horse Digital Comics Debuts with Dungeon Siege III
The comic book publisher behind Hellboy and The Umbrella Academy have launched a digital Dungeon Siege III comic book series, and you can read the first issue right now courtesy of the newly-opened Dark Horse Digital. So they’re a little late to the party. What matters is they made it. Dark Horse Comics launched its…
By Mike Fahey Published April 29, 2011 -
Lara Croft Still Looks Like Hell in the New Tomb Raider
The makers of the new Tomb Raider have been stripping away any semblance of glamor Lara Croft may have exhibited in previous games. Her next, simply titled Tomb Raider, features a muddier, bloodier Lara simply trying to survive. The game is the subject of numerous magazine covers this month, all of them appearing to use…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 28, 2011 -
How Final Fantasy XIII‘s Heroine Became Homeless
In role-playing game Final Fantasy XIII, the protagonist Lightning didn’t have a house. She had one. That is, until Square Enix cut it. Lightning’s futuristic, peanut-shaped abode seems to be covered with a shiny, metallic coating (and a yellow racing stripe). A glass-covered staircase led up to the entry way. Inside, there was a bedroom…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 25, 2011 -
“Hitman: Absolution” Seems To Be The Name Of The Game
Just so you know, IO Interactive was doin’ aug- alternate-reality games before doing alternate-reality games was cool, giving up a look at what’s believed to be Hitman’s next entry. A trademark filing by Square Enix now indicates it will be titled “Hitman: Absolution.” The trademark listing with the European Union says the mark, currently under…
By Owen Good Published April 23, 2011 -
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