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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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Final Fantasy XVI Sales Considered "Extremely Strong" by Square Enix

Today Square Enix clarified that it considers Final Fantasy XVI to be a success in terms of sales, putting to rest media speculation about the issue.  In a statement to IGN, the company explained…

July 20, 2023 | 12:36 EDT

Final Fantasy XVI Bring Arts Figures Clive, Jill, and Torgal
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Tons of Awesome Final Fantasy XVI Figures Now Available For Pre-Order from Square Enix

Today Square Enix made a line of Final Fantasy XVI figures available for pre-order, and they kind of went overboard with the volume, including pretty much all the main characters.  Specifically, we…

July 19, 2023 | 10:19 EDT

Artwork for War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, depicting many of its characters
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War Of The Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius Reveals Big Changes To Cut Delays

Square Enix has announced big changes to mobile RPG War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, which are intended to cut content delays. Right now, there are two versions of War of the Visions…

July 17, 2023 | 04:14 EDT

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Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival Schedule Reveals When We'll Likely Hear About Next Expansion

Today Square Enix revealed the stage show schedule for the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV fan festival in Las Vegas.  We already knew that the festival will be hosted on Friday, July 28 and Saturday,…

July 12, 2023 | 11:32 EDT

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Cid's Voice Actor Ralph Ineson Praises Final Fantasy XVI's "Great" Writing

Ralph Ineson is among the English voice actors who worked on Final Fantasy XVI with the highest profile and he shared his opinion on the game's writing.  In a video interview shared by the retailer…

July 11, 2023 | 08:58 EDT

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Gets New Screenshots, Details, & Day One DLC

Today Square Enix shared plenty of new details, screenshots, and charming artwork about the upcoming JRPG Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince.  The game, which was teased in May and fully…

July 11, 2023 | 04:51 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Will Become a Musical by Prestigious Takarazuka Revue

Today the prestigious Takarazuka Revue, a well-known Japanese all-female musical troupe, announced that it'll host a performance dedicated to Final Fantasy XVI. According to the announcement, the…

July 10, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

Kenshi Yonezu in "Moongazing" Final Fantasy XVI Theme Song
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Final Fantasy XVI Emotional Theme Song by Kenshi Yonezu Gets Super-Dark Official Music Video

Popular Japanese singer and songwriter Kenshi Yonezu released the official music video of the theme song he performed for Final Fantasy XVI. The song, titled "Moongazing" or "Tsuki Wo Miteita" in…

July 9, 2023 | 10:15 EDT

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Final Fantasy XIV Gets Charming Version of "Close in the Distance" Performed by Ha Hyun-woo

Few MMORPG theme songs are as memorable as Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker's "Close in the Distance" and a new special version has been released. The new version, revealed by South Korean publisher…

July 8, 2023 | 11:29 EDT

NieR: Automata Masterline Figure
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Extremely Expensive & Affordable NieR: Automata 2B Figures Revealed by Square Enix

Today Square Enix revealed two extremely different sets of figures portraying NieR: Automata's beloved heroine 2B.  Interestingly, the figures are placed on both ends of the price range. The first…

July 7, 2023 | 01:58 EDT

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Sonic Creator Yuji Naka Found Guilty of Insider Trading but Won’t Go to Jail

Today ANN News reported that Sonic Creator Yuji Naka has been found guilty of insider trading by the Tokyo District Court. The court ruled that Naka's actions were seen as malicious due to the scale…

July 7, 2023 | 12:44 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Update 1.03 Released; Patch Notes Include Motion Blur Setting & More

Square Enix has just released update 1.03 for its popular action RPG Final Fantasy XVI.  The update implements a few improvements to the game, including the much-requested motion blur setting,…

July 5, 2023 | 09:55 EDT

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Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker Theme Song "Flow" Performed by Popular Singer Kim Yoon-ah Sounds Divine

Today the South Korean publisher of Final Fantasy XIV released a rather special music video dedicated to the game.  The video focuses on the theme song of the latest expansion "Endwalker" titled "…

July 4, 2023 | 02:49 EDT

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Final Fantasy XIV Encyclopaedia Eorzea Volume 3 Gets Release Date as Pre-Orders Open

One of the most appreciated publications dedicated to Final Fantasy XIV is the Encyclopaedia Eorzea series, especially among those who enjoy roleplay.  Today, after a long wait, Square Enix has…

June 30, 2023 | 01:20 EDT

Clive looking moody in key art for Final Fantasy XVI
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Final Fantasy XVI Shipments Reach 3 Million In Under A Week

The latest installment in the long-running Final Fantasy series launched on June 22nd, and it's already managed to rack up a pretty impressive number of shipments. Square Enix has announced that …

June 28, 2023 | 08:27 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Conquers the Top of UK Boxed Sales Charts

Today the UK-based statistics firm GfK published its weekly sales charts for boxed games in the country, and inevitably, Final Fantasy XVI has conquered the peak.  The charts for the week that ended…

June 25, 2023 | 07:41 EDT

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Square Enix & Sports Stars Welcome You to Final Fantasy XVI With New Trailers

While Final Fantasy XVI is now available, Square Enix isn't done promoting the game, and today they released two new trailers.  The first trailer comes from the western arm of the company and…

June 23, 2023 | 12:43 EDT

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New CEO Identifies Problem with Square Enix's Games; Aims to Shorten Launch Cycle for Major Titles

Square Enix published the transcript of the latest financial conference call for investors and analysts, citing new CEO Takashi Kiryu as he provided interesting insight about his plans.  According…

June 22, 2023 | 06:26 EDT

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Possible Final Fantasy XVI x XIV Collaboration Teased by Naoki Yoshida "Once Things Settle Down"

With Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy XIV sharing the same producer and many developers, it's certainly not farfetched to expect a crossover between the two at some point. Today FFXVI producer…

June 22, 2023 | 11:42 EDT

An old man standing beside two monsters in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Unveiled For December

Square Enix and Nintendo have announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, a new game in the Dragon Quest Monsters sub-series of monster-rearing RPGs. The game is due to land on December 1st…

June 21, 2023 | 11:10 EDT

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Super Mario RPG Remake Announced

Over 25 years ago, Nintendo and Square Enix partnered for a landmark game - Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. An acclaimed title released near the end of the SNES life, it also managed to…

June 21, 2023 | 10:20 EDT

How Terra Could look in a Final Fantasy VI Remake (visualization from Dissidia Final Fantasy NT)
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Yoshinori Kitase Isn’t Thinking About Final Fantasy VI Remake Even if Fans at Square Enix Ask For It

Today, Square Enix published a video conversation between Final Fantasy series brand manager Yoshinori Kitase and the creator of the series Hironobu Sakaguchi, focusing on the 35th anniversary of the…

June 20, 2023 | 01:32 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Reveals Clive's Sword Exhibition as Pre-Load is Finally Available on PS5

Today Square Enix revealed another initiative to promote the imminent launch of Final Fantasy XVI, while the pre-load of the game is now available. We learn that a real version of Clive's "Invictus…

June 20, 2023 | 11:44 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Will Debut Haute Couture Fashion Collection at Paris Fashion Week

It's Final Fantasy XVI's release week, and Square Enix's promotional machine is getting into gear to conquer stages around the world, including the prestigious Paris Fashion Week.  Today Square Enix…

June 19, 2023 | 01:33 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Delights Crowds With Spectacular Ifrit vs Titan Battle on Massive 3D Screen in Tokyo

The final promotional sprint for Final Fantasy XVI is in full swing in Japan, and today a spectacular ad debuted in a famous location in Tokyo. Square Enix has started displaying the ad on the Cross…

June 19, 2023 | 11:54 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Reveals Gorgeous Eikon Battle Artwork Displayed at Stations in Japan

The launch week of Final Fantasy XVI has officially begun in Japan, and Square Enix has revealed beautiful artwork portraying battles among Eikons.  The artwork, which has been shared via press…

June 18, 2023 | 06:58 EDT

Final Fantasy XVI Clive
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Final Fantasy XVI Release Times for All Regions Revealed

Today Square Enix shared the release times of its upcoming mainline Final Fantasy game Final Fantasy XVI.  This time around, it's pretty simple and we won't need to read any fancy map to know when…

June 17, 2023 | 01:53 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Producer Explains Why It Isn’t on PC Yet; Promises More Info When the Time Is Right

While Final Fantasy XVI will release on PS5 next week, many fans on PC are likely disappointed that they won't get the game at the same time.  During an extensive livestream hosted today by Square…

June 17, 2023 | 01:06 EDT