Square Enix

Most known for its legendary Final Fantasy series of role-playing games, Square Enix has published multiple beloved RPG series such as Kingdom Hearts and Dragon Quest. Recent titles from the publisher include Forspoken on January 24, 2023 and Octopath Traveler II on February 24, 2023. Final Fantasy XVI marks the latest in the ongoing JRPG series and is expected to arrive on June 22, 2023 for the PS5.

CultureNews

FF7 Rebirth Musical Performance Gives Us Our First Glimpse Of Cid

Are you ready to mosey on through this epic world once more?

By Claire Jackson Published December 7, 2023

OpinionCommentary

Hope For A Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Springs Eternal

Original director Yasumi Matsuno keeps toying with fans

By Ethan Gach Published December 5, 2023
OpinionCommentary

New Disney Movie Wish Could Have Big Ramifications For Kingdom Hearts

Disney’s attempt at a shared film universe spells opportunity for its shared video game one

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 27, 2023
OpinionCommentary

The Scott Pilgrim Anime Backlash, Explained

Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off doesn’t adapt the source material, and reactions have been mixed

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 22, 2023
Tips & Guides

Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 8 Games To Devour Between Feasts

Chibi plumbers and Cold War super soldier clones alike are welcome at our tables this year

By Ethan Gach Published November 17, 2023

CultureNews

The Super Mario RPG Remake Sounds Like A Faithful Nostalgia Trip

Nintendo delivers a streamlined remake of a beloved SNES classic

By Ethan Gach Published November 15, 2023
CultureNews

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Will Feature Bodacious Beach Bod, But Who?

We also know that someone is definitely getting stabbed in Square Enix’s next big RPG remake

By Zack Zwiezen Published November 13, 2023
CultureNews

Starfield Ghosted At The 2023 Game Awards

Here are all the GOTY nominations for Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards 2023

By Ethan Gach Published November 13, 2023
OpinionCommentary

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Could Be Setting Up A Wild Zack Twist

The second part of Square Enix's remake trilogy raises a whole lot of questions

Corey Plante Published November 11, 2023
CultureNews

The Voice Of FFXVI‘s Protagonist Stans His Favorite Final Fantasy During Acceptance Speech

“ Final Fantasy VIII is my favorite Final Fantasy . Stop asking me that question”

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 10, 2023

CultureNews

The Marvels Director Took Inspiration From A Final Fantasy Movie

Director Nia DaCosta cited Advent Children , The Last of Us , and Horizon Zero Dawn as inspirations

By Levi Winslow Published November 8, 2023
CultureNews

Hitman Devs Had To Convince James Bond People Their 007 Game Wouldn’t Be Another Shooter

According to IO Interactive, Eon Productions was tired of action-only Bond games, like GoldenEye

By Zack Zwiezen Published November 7, 2023
CultureRetro

38 Years Ago, Nintendo Changed Pop Culture Forever

Or, how a plumber and his powerful butt transformed the world

Corey Plante Published November 5, 2023
CultureNews

Super Mario RPG Preview Roundup: Faithful And Fresh

Previewers are saying the remake maintains the original’s weird energy and sweetens its gameplay

By Isaiah Colbert Published November 3, 2023
OpinionImpressions

Star Ocean 2 Gets The Definitive Remake Every Classic PS1 RPG Deserves

Square Enix’s Star Trek meets Final Fantasy adventure gets a fantastic glow-up

By Ethan Gach Published November 1, 2023

ReportFuture of Gaming

16 Games That Felt Ahead Of Their Time

From Doom to Death Stranding , these games pushed the medium forward in thrilling ways

Kotaku Staff Published October 31, 2023
ReportFuture of Gaming

Kotaku’s Most Anticipated Games Of 2024 [Updated]

From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Tekken 8 , here are over two dozen games to look forward to this year

Isaiah Colbert & Levi Winslow & Willa Rowe Published October 30, 2023
OpinionCommentary

23 Years Ago, Sony Changed Video Games Forever

Selling nearly 158 million units to date, PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling system of all time

By Levi Winslow Published October 27, 2023
CultureNews

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Devs Have A Big Surprise Planned For Its Most Iconic Scene

It is once again time to brace yourself for Aerith in FFVII

By Ashley Bardhan Published October 24, 2023
OpinionImpressions

Final Fantasy VII’s Most Iconic Flashback Is Better Than Ever

With Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Square Enix takes a more-is-more approach to an iconic story

By Jen Glennon Published October 17, 2023

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