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Final Fantasy XIV and Xbox Series X and S consoles
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Final Fantasy XIV Xbox Open Beta Times Announced

Today, during the opening keynote of the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in London, Square Enix announced the times for the open beta of the Xbox version. The news was provided by producer and…

October 21, 2023 | 07:30 EDT

Vincent Valentine in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Vincent Valentine Will Be Voiced by Matt Mercer

Today, during a panel at New York Comic Con, Square Enix announced the English voice actor for Vincent Valentine in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.  Popular actor Matt Mercer will lend his voice to the…

October 14, 2023 | 04:05 EDT

Psaro, the protagonist of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, stands ready in the Arena
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Interview - Producer Discusses Story, Sticking to Turns, & More

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince will soon bring back the beloved portable Dragon Quest sub-series with a returning and rather popular protagonist. Not only is it coming to the west, which is a…

October 9, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Cait Sith Render
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Square Enix Clarifies Pronunciation of Cait Sith's Name in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

One of the most heated discussions among the Final Fantasy community is the pronunciation of the name of Cait Sith. Now Square Enix has put it to rest, at least for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. …

October 3, 2023 | 02:30 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV A Decade's Journey Logo at Isetan
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Final Fantasy XIV 'A Decade's Journey' Event Had Some of the Coolest FFXIV Merchandise

Square Enix and the Japanese luxury department store Isetan are hosting a really cool Final Fantasy XIV collaboration event in Shinjuku, one of the beating hearts of Tokyo's shopping.  The event,…

October 1, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

A front view of the Ul'dah Model from Final Fantasy XIV
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This Final Fantasy XIV Diorama of Ul'dah Might Be the Coolest Thing You'll See Today

Square Enix and the Japanese luxury mall Isetan just launched a Final Fantasy XIV collaboration event, and one of the most surprising elements is a gorgeous diorama model of the familiar city-state…

September 29, 2023 | 04:16 EDT

What appears to be a young Sephiroth gazing into the fire in Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis, which is also coming to PC
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Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis PC Version Confirmed By Square Enix

Square Enix has announced that a Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis PC version is in development. The mobile RPG, which launched on iOS and Android earlier this month, is also coming to PC via Steam,…

September 26, 2023 | 09:40 EDT

Cloud Jumps into combat in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Reveals Gorgeous Screenshots Showing Open World, Minigames, & More

Square Enix released a gallery of several brand-new screenshots showing off just how beautiful the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth can be.  The screenshots, sent to TechRaptor via a press release…

September 25, 2023 | 01:42 EDT

Cloud in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
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Tokyo Game Show 2024 Dates & Japan Game Awards 2023 Future Division Announced

With the conclusion of Tokyo Game Show 2023, the Japanese CESA reached out with a press release with details about the show and its 2024 edition, including the winners of the Japan Game Awards future…

September 24, 2023 | 12:57 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Update 6.5 Zero
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Final Fantasy XIV Reveals Update 6.5 Gameplay Aplenty, Details, & KFC Collaboration

Today Square Enix hosted the 79th Letter from the Producer Live broadcast dedicated to its popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, focusing on the next major update, numbered 6.5 and titled "Growing Light…

September 24, 2023 | 03:44 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Updaate 6.5 "Growing Ligt" art showing Zero and the heroes
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Final Fantasy XIV Update 6.5 "Growing Light" Gets Release Date

Today Square Enix announced the release date of Final Fantasy XIV Update 6.5 titled "Growing Light"  Part 1 will be released on October 3, 2023, while Part.2 (patch 6.55) will come in mid-January…

September 24, 2023 | 02:21 EDT

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, A Chocobo Has Been Captured
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Gets Spectacular Gameplay Showing Capturing Chocobo, Piano Playing, & More

Today Square Enix showcased additional gameplay from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This will be the second game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake series after 2020 started Cloud's adventure anew.  We…

September 23, 2023 | 01:24 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV TTRPG - the box of the starter set
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Final Fantasy XIV TTRPG Leaked by Square Enix

Today Square Enix opened the store page of a tabletop RPG dedicated to the super-popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. The page was taken down a few hours after it appeared, indicating that the product…

September 20, 2023 | 06:31 EDT

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Preview Keyart
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Preview - Twofold Reunion

Very few games elicit an emotional response from me like anything related to Final Fantasy VII does. The original game is undoubtedly one of the most iconic games of all time; I think most people can…

September 20, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

Final Fantasy XVI Clive Art
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Final Fantasy XVI Sales "In Line With Expectations;" Square Enix Wants to Upgrade IPs to AAA Status

Today Square Enix published the transcripts from the latest financial results briefing, including interesting insight into Final Fantasy XVI's sales. During the Q&A session, recently appointed…

September 19, 2023 | 12:07 EDT

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Key Art Cropped Featuring Cloud, Sephiroth, and Zack
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Is PS5 Exclusive Only for 3 Months

We already knew that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is exclusive to PS5, but now we know how long that'll last, and it really isn't very long.  According to the version published directly by Square Enix…

September 14, 2023 | 06:48 EDT

PlayStation State of Play September 2023
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PlayStation State of Play September 2023 - Here Are All the News & Trailers

Sony is back with another "State of Play" broadcast, promising lots of trailers and reveals.  This time around, the livestream focuses mostly on games that have been previously announced, with the…

September 14, 2023 | 05:12 EDT

Infinity Strash Dragon Quest the Adventure of Dai - Maam
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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest the Adventure of Dai Shows All The Features of the Game With Extensive Trailer

Today Square Enix released a rather massive trailer of the upcoming anime-inspired JRPG Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest the Adventure of Dai. The trailer is pretty much a massive overview of the whole…

September 13, 2023 | 06:18 EDT

A close-up of Hyunckel in his armor in Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai
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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure Of Dai Gets New Temple Of Recollection And Challenge Mode Info

Square Enix has revealed new Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai information, principally revolving around two features: the Temple of Recollection and the Challenge Mode. In the…

September 11, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV's derplander in the expansion Dawntrail
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Here's The Full Schedule of the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in London Likely Including Dawntral News

Today Square Enix has shared the full schedule of the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV fan festival in London, including times and content.  According to the announcement, like the previous Fan Festinal…

September 11, 2023 | 07:20 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Retainer Fan Movie - Miqo'te Says it's a Secret
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This Adorable Final Fantasy XIV Fan Movie Sheds Light on the Indefatigable Retainers

Have you ever wondered how retainers perform Ventures in Final Fantasy XIV? An absolutely adorable short movie released today shows exactly that.  The video, simply titled "Retainer" comes from the…

September 10, 2023 | 11:43 EDT

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince - The hero Psaro looks cool
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Preview - A Pokemon-Like With Its Own Personality

During Gamescom in Cologne, I played a preview build of the upcoming Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince on Nintendo Switch and experienced the next iteration of the popular sub-franchise of the…

September 8, 2023 | 09:47 EDT

Artwork for the first in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, depicting the Warrior of Light
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Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Sales Top 3 Million Worldwide

Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster sales have topped three million worldwide. Per the announcement tweet, which was sent out earlier today, that figure counts across all of…

September 5, 2023 | 08:23 EDT

An image of the title character for Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai.
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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai Preview - Anime Goodness

Video game adaptations of manga and anime are nothing new, but Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventures of Strash features a surprisingly refreshing game mode, showcased at PAX West 2023. But…

September 5, 2023 | 11:30 EDT

Final Fantasy XVI - Clive & Jill New Costumes
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Final Fantasy XVI Gets Free Update as 2 Paid DLC & PC Port Are in Development

Final Fantasy XVI just got a free update adding a few features requested by the fans, alongside information on upcoming content.  The update adds new costumes for Clive, Jill, Torgal, Joshua, and…

September 3, 2023 | 12:02 EDT

 Star Ocean: The Second Story R - Rena in the Opening Cutscene
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Star Ocean: The Second Story R Reveals Gorgeous Anime Opening Video

Today Square Enix released a new trailer of the upcoming remake Star Ocean: The Second Story R, featuring the anime opening cutscene.  The video showcases some key moments of the story and the…

September 1, 2023 | 10:44 EDT

A PowerWash Simulator washer posing alongside the iconic DeLorean car from Back to the Future
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PowerWash Simulator Back To The Future DLC Revealed, Coming Later This Year

Square Enix and developer FuturLab have announced a new PowerWash Simulator Back to the Future DLC pack, continuing the game's spate of pop-culture crossover content. Previous PowerWash Simulator …

September 1, 2023 | 09:17 EDT

Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest - Maam
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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest Producer Would Like to Make a Sequel to Cover Second Half of the Story

Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai is finally coming, and it covers the first half of the story of the popular manga and anime. Speaking to TechRaptor after a preview session at…

August 23, 2023 | 08:05 EDT

Vogue Japan Final Fantasy XIV Collaboration
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Final Fantasy XIV Reveals Collaboration With Vogue Japan to Celebrate 10th Anniversary

If you're among the many who believe that Glamours are Final Fantasy XIV's true endgame, this new collaboration with Vogue Japan is for you.  The collaboration, announced today via press release,…

August 21, 2023 | 02:33 EDT

A closeup of Maam using her Magic Bullet skill in Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai
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New Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure Of Dai Trailer Released, Dark Army Commanders Detailed

Square Enix has released a new Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai trailer, as well as revealing more info about the game's nefarious Dark Army Commanders. The trailer, which was…

August 18, 2023 | 09:43 EDT

Venat from Final Fantasy XIV & the blindingly expensive bracelet by FRED
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Final Fantasy XIV Getting $3,400 Bracelet & Collaboration Event With Luxury Department Store in Japan

Square Enix and the prestigious luxury department store Isetan Shinjuku announced a Final Fantasy XIV collaboration event to celebrate the game's tenth anniversary. The event, titled "A Decade's…

August 16, 2023 | 12:02 EDT

Final Fantasy XVI Art Featuring the Dominants
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Hironobu Sakaguchi Calls Final Fantasy XVI "Ultimate Fantasy" After Completing the Game

There has been a lot of discussion about whether Final Fantasy XVI is worthy of the franchise, and the game just received an exceptional endorsement.  The creator of the series Hironobu Sakaguchi…

August 14, 2023 | 12:53 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Mist Spinach Quiche
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Final Fantasy XIV Hermes & Runar Voice Actors Teach You to Cook 2 Dishes from The Game

Square Enix has launched a Final Fantasy XIV collaboration with the popular Japanese cooking channel Delish Kitchen focusing on some of the game's iconic dishes. Interestingly, the collaboration…

August 12, 2023 | 01:33 EDT

Final Fantasy XVI Key Art
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Square Enix CEO's Reported Statement on Final Fantasy XVI Sales Is Widely Misinterpreted

Today Bloomberg reported a statement by Square Enix CEO Takashi Kiryu about the sales of Final Fantasy  XVI, but a completely incorrect interpretation is spreading among fans.  According to…

August 7, 2023 | 04:41 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Moonfire Faire
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Final Fantasy XIV Moonfire Faire 2023 Summer Event Revealed & The Reward Definitely Isn't a Swimsuit

Few traditions in MMORPGs are as established as Final Fantasy XIV's Moonfire Faire summer event, but this year it's getting a different spin.  The event will start on August 10 and end on August 26…

August 4, 2023 | 01:19 EDT

Clive in Final Fantasy XVI Key Art
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Final Fantasy XVI Drives Sales Growth for Square Enix but Development Costs Keep Profits Down

Square Enix announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year, including the first effects of the launch of Final Fantasy XVI.  According to the official documents, net sales…

August 4, 2023 | 11:15 EDT

Close up on Clive Rosfield and Prince Noctis
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The Final Fantasy Game We Lost - Low Poly 002

Final Fantasy XVI is here, and we’ve all been eagerly awaiting the next entry in the historied role playing series from Square Enix. Upon the arrival of a game as hyped up as this, it’s only natural…

June 23, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

G'raha Tia Tia Eats a Taco in Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail
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Final Fantasy XIV Devs Reveal the First Fish of New Expansion "Dawntrail"

During the last day of Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest in Las Vegas, the development team revealed the first fish that will appear in the new expansion "Dawntrail." The reveal was made by English…

July 30, 2023 | 01:02 EDT

Y'Shtola in the main story quest of Final Fantasy XIV update 6.5
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Final Fantasy XIV Update 6.5 "Growing Light" Detailed With Release Windows & Screenshots Aplenty

Today Square Enix hosted the 78th Letter from the Producer Live dedicated to Final Fantasy XIV, focusing on the next major update, numbered 6.5. Following yesterday's news about the new expansion "…

July 29, 2023 | 02:11 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Xbox
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Final Fantasy XIV Announced for Xbox Series X|S; Square Enix Plans to Bring More Games to Xbox

Today Square Enix and Microsoft announced that Final Fantasy XIV is finally coming to Xbox. The announcement was made after the reveal of the next expansion "Dawntrail" with Producer and Director…

July 28, 2023 | 02:50 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Downtrail, Alisaie
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Final Fantasy XIV Expansion "Dawntrail" & Graphics Overhaul Get First Screenshots, Videos, & Details

Following the announcement of the new Final Fantasy XIV expansion "Dawntrail," Square Enix has revealed plenty of details, screenshots, and videos.  We start with producer and director Naoki Yoshida…

July 28, 2023 | 03:40 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Expansion Dawntrail
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Final Fantasy XIV Expansion "Dawntrail" Announced; Coming Summer 2024

During the keynote of the Fan Festival currently hosted in Las Vegas, Square Enix has revealed the next expansion coming to its massively popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV.  The new expansion is…

July 28, 2023 | 01:16 EDT

FFXVI Boss FIght Screen With TechRaptor Podcast Overlaid
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Ranking the Best Boss Fights in Final Fantasy XVI | TechRaptor Podcast 93

There's a bunch of great full and mini boss fights throughout the entirety of Final Fantasy XVI, so the podcast team decided we should rank our favorites. Rutledge hasn't played the game yet, so he…

July 27, 2023 | 11:33 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Garlond GL-IS Motorbike Mount
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Final Fantasy XIV Gets New $33 Motorbike, Emotes, Summer Sale, & More to Celebrate Fan Fest

Today Square Enix released a new batch of "optional items" on the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store to celebrate the upcoming Fan Festival. If you're unfamiliar with optional items, they're basically…

July 24, 2023 | 09:58 EDT

Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest the Adventure of Dai
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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest the Adventure of Dai Gets New Screenshots & Info About Its Heroes

Today Square Enix released a new set of screenshots and details of its upcoming anime-inspired action JRPG Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai.  This time around, we hear and see more…

July 24, 2023 | 04:18 EDT

NieR Automata 2B & 9S in Catgirl and Catboy versions
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2B & 9S Become Catgirl & Catboy in Nier: Automata Collaboration With Tokyo Theme Park

Today Bandai Namco's theme park NamjaTown announced a new collaboration with the NieR: Automata franchise, and it's a really cute one. One of the themes of NamjaTown is cats, and the collaboration…

July 23, 2023 | 01:03 EDT

Automata Ver 1.1aAnime second cour 2B and 9S
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NieR: Automata Anime Second Cour Announced

While the production of the NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a anime suffered from issues and delays, this doesn't mean we aren't getting more.  During a livestream from Japan, we got the welcome announcement…

July 23, 2023 | 10:27 EDT

Two of the Mandervilles, as well as a small Lalafell, doing the Manderville Dance alongside a demonstrating human in the new Final Fantasy XIV exercise video Aetherobics
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New Final Fantasy XIV Exercise Video Is Basically Eorzean Ring Fit

Square Enix has released a Final Fantasy XIV exercise video intended to help you stretch before or after an FFXIV session. Titled "Eorzean Aetherobics", the video shows characters performing a…

July 21, 2023 | 10:27 EDT