There was little doubt that Final Fantasy VII Remake was going to perform well. The remake of the 1997 venerable classic was released in April following years of anticipation. Despite only releasing for PlayStation 4, the JRPG has now officially shipped and sold over 5 million copies, in just under …
Read More »Square Enix responds to Spider-Man’s Avengers exclusivity backlash
Recently we reported that the upcoming Marvel’s Avengers title from Square Enix would be adding one of the most popular superheroes in the world – Spider-Man – to the increasing roster of playable characters. Unfortunately for PC and Xbox players, the character will be exclusive to PlayStation systems. Following backlash …
Read More »More exclusive content announced for PlayStation version of Marvel’s Avengers
As we learned earlier this week, Spider-Man is going to be a PlayStation exclusive character in Marvel's Avengers. As many suspected, the exclusive content deal does indeed stretch beyond certain characters, with PlayStation also set to get early access to cosmetics and takedown moves, as well as its own exclusive …
Read More »Square Enix is in-fact making Spider-Man exclusive to PlayStation in Marvel’s Avengers
Just as the leaks predicted, Spider-Man is indeed going to be in Square Enix's upcoming Avengers game as a PlayStation-exclusive character. The Spider-Man DLC is due to release on PlayStation platforms for free early next year and for now at least, this doesn't appear to be a timed exclusive. Sony …
Read More »Marvel’s Avengers beta offers up a lot of freely playable content
Just as promised, last night the next Marvel's Avengers War Table stream aired, giving us a ton of details about the upcoming beta for the game, as well as a lot of new gameplay to look at. This was perhaps the most promising look at the game yet, with the …
Read More »Marvel’s Avengers open beta tests begin next month
We had a good look at gameplay for Marvel's Avengers a while back and later this month, Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics will be inviting us back to the War Table to show off even more of the game. This time around, we are likely going to get details on …
Read More »Square Enix files trademark for “Tomb Raider Ultimate Experience”
The Tomb Raider series is one of gaming’s most iconic. Since 1996, the series has released almost two-dozen games, spanning across almost any gaming platform available. Though the franchise has had its ups and down, Square Enix now appears to be preparing to release what it is calling “T.R.U.E. Tomb …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2 won’t be impacted by COVID-19 in the long-term
We've seen a few examples of game delays this year due to issues around COVID-19. Square Enix in particular had some complications with the physical release of Final Fantasy VII Remake as well as trouble remaining on track with Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn content patches. We aren't at …
Read More »Square Enix will announce multiple games across July and August
We've long assumed that many major publishers have been keeping some big announcements under wraps due to the lack of E3 this year. This week, Square Enix confirmed itself as one of them, revealing plans to announce new titles that would have been at E3 this year. This week, Square …
Read More »Square Enix designs its own mascot for Pride Month
Each year during Pride Month, many game developers and publishers would show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community through means such as changing their social media profile pictures to include the LGBT flag, and other such methods. This year, Square Enix has chosen to “do something special” creating an entirely …
Read More »Marvel’s Avengers will be upgraded for next-gen “at no additional cost”
With many big titles releasing later this year for current-gen systems, it begs the question as to how exactly each publisher will deal with the generation transition. Luckily, those who are planning to purchase Marvel’s Avengers at launch will be able to upgrade to the next-gen versions for free – …
Read More »Square Enix returns to GeForce Now this week
Nvidia has quickly made a tradition out of GeForce Now updates landing on Thursdays each week. This time around, the big news is that Square Enix titles are returning to the service, in addition to a few other games. In total, there are 21 games arriving on the GeForce Now …
Read More »Kingdom Hearts headlines Xbox Game Pass June update
Aside from No Man's Sky joining Xbox Game Pass this week, there are some other big additions coming to the library this month. Last year, Microsoft announced a partnership with Square Enix to bring some of its biggest JRPGs to Game Pass and we are continuing to see that partnership …
Read More »Future Games Show postponed in support of protests
Recently, we reported on the Future Games Show’s announcement date. The show, which will include over 30 titles from publishers big and small, was originally set to go live on the 6th of June. Due to the widespread protests across the world as part of the Black Lives Matter movement, …
Read More »Future Games Show to feature over 30 titles from Square Enix and others
With E3 2020 not happening, over half a dozen other digital events have sprung up to take its place. The latest showcase to be announced is the Future Games Show. Presented by GamesRadar+, the showcase is said to feature over 30 games from publishers such as Square Enix, Devolver Digital, …
Read More »Square Enix remains tight lipped on Final Fantasy VII Remake for other platforms
We are nearly two months removed from Final Fantasy VII Remake's launch on PS4 and while we know that the game is only a timed exclusive, Square Enix is remaining tight-lipped on a possible release on other platforms for now. Final Fantasy VII Remake sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide …
Read More »New Marvel’s Avengers gameplay to be shown off in June
Despite first being announced all the way back in January of 2017, there has been comparatively little shown off of Marvel’s Avengers – Square Enix’s take on the popular superhero team. With the game releasing this September, it would seem as though fans are finally set to see more from …
Read More »Kingdom Hearts may be getting a TV series on Disney+
Kingdom Hearts III might be wrapped up now but there is still more story to tell. According to reports this week, Square Enix and Disney are now teaming up for a TV show based on the series, with a pilot currently being created. According to Emre Kaya of The Cinema …
Read More »Square Enix won’t host an E3-like digital event
When E3 was first cancelled, many publishers were quick to announce their plans, be it an internal replacement, or its association with other digital events. Square Enix remained mostly silent however. The publisher has now finally revealed its plans, confirming that it will not host an E3-style digital event, but …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake sold 3.5 million copies at launch
Final Fantasy VII Remake was already billed as one of the most highly anticipated games of the year and it looks like launch sales have backed that up. In the three days that followed the game's release, Square Enix sold 3.5 million copies. Those are the sales numbers for between …
Read More »Marvel’s Avengers game overview trailer revealed, showing off mechanics and gameplay
News has been trickling in for the upcoming Marvel's Avengers video game, and we saw multiple trailer and gameplay trailer leaks over the Summer last year. Now, a full gameplay overview trailer has been found online. The gameplay overview video for Marvel's Avengers was uploaded to the game's official YouTube …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake release video shows gameplay captured on PC
Final Fantasy VII Remake has officially launched on PlayStation this week and to mark the occasion, Square Enix has released a ‘thank you' video for fans. While this video is uploaded to the official PlayStation YouTube account, it features gameplay captured on PC and not console. The video is short, …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII’s preload date moved up due to download speeds
Due to the effects of COVID-19, ISPs’ bandwidths have been stretched thin. In response, PlayStation has opted to slow down its services in order to reduce this strain. This move led fans to wonder whether the preload of Final Fantasy VII, which was set to go live on the 7th …
Read More »NieR: Automata is coming to Xbox Game Pass
Yesterday, Square Enix held a celebratory livestream for NieR’s 10th anniversary. The livestream brought with it a number of announcements including an enhanced remaster of the original game for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC and a new mobile game set in the same universe. Furthermore, it was announced that …
Read More »Square Enix confirms it is shipping Final Fantasy VII Remake ‘far earlier’ than planned
Over the weekend, we learned that some pre-order customers were getting their physical copies of Final Fantasy VII Remake very early. This morning, Square Enix has clarified the situation, saying that in order to ensure as many people get their copy in time for launch, it began shipping disc copies …
Read More »Nier Replicant is getting remastered for PC, Xbox One and PS4
The Nier franchise has gained plenty of new fans this generation thanks to the excellent Nier Automata. Now, we'll have the chance to go back and see where it all started, as a remaster of Nier Replicant has been announced for PC, Xbox One and PS4. Square Enix and ToyLogic …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake physical copies are being sold early
The game is still two weeks away, but copies are getting out very early.
Read More »Bravely Default II now has a free demo available on Nintendo Switch
Square Enix has already released some of the best Nintendo Switch titles to date, including the likes of Octopath Traveller and Dragon Quest XI Definitive Edition. In 2020, the publisher is coming back for round 3, with a brand new sequel to Bravely Default. Bravely Default II was announced back …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake has officially gone ‘Gold’
The Final Fantasy VII Remake has had a long and arduous journey. The remake had been in talks ever since the PlayStation 2 days, and kept either getting cancelled or delayed. Finally in 2015 the game was officially announced to be in development. The game would then see its fair share …
Read More »“Something” is happening on the 29th of March to celebrate NieR’s 10th anniversary
2020 marks 10 years since the release of NieR Gestalt and NieR Replicant, the action-RPG which gave way to 2017’s highly successful NieR: Automata. There has been much speculation surrounding the NieR series and its future, and it has now been confirmed that fans will receive ‘something’ related to the …
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