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The new CEO of Square Enix Takashi Kiryu Is a Final Fantasy XIV Player

Today, during a livestream from Japan, the new CEO of Square Enix Takashi Kiryu introduced himself to the players of Final Fantasy XIV. Kiryu-san will replace former CEO Yosuke Matsuda, who is…

March 31, 2023 | 08:10 EDT

Clive looking vengeful in Final Fantasy XVI
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Final Fantasy XVI Goes Gold Ahead Of June Release Date

Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XVI, the next mainline installment in the flagship JRPG series, has gone gold. Although a delay was already looking pretty unlikely, this indicates we're…

March 31, 2023 | 07:28 EDT

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Final Fantasy XIV Details Update 6.4 "The Dark Throne" Coming in Late May With Tons of Content & Features

Today Square Enix hosted the 76th Letter from the Producer Live dedicated to Final Fantasy XIV, introducing the next major update. As usual, the information was provided on Twitch by producer and…

March 31, 2023 | 09:04 EDT

The Sundown Kid and his rival, Mad Dog, in the Live A Live remake
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Live A Live Remake Headed To PlayStation And PC Next Month, Demo Available Today

Square Enix has announced that the Live A Live remake is making its way to PlayStation consoles and PC. The remake, which was previously exclusive to Nintendo Switch, will come to PS5, PS4, and PC…

March 30, 2023 | 06:19 EDT

A party of adventurers in Final Fantasy XIV
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Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood Is Free For Starter Edition Owners Until May

Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood, the critically-acclaimed MMO's second expansion, is now free for all Starter Edition owners until May. Picking up the game's Starter…

March 27, 2023 | 09:38 EDT

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‘A New World’ Concert Intimately Celebrates Final Fantasy Music

Final Fantasy is one of the longest-running and beloved franchises in gaming, with a rich history of iconic characters, imaginative worlds, and – perhaps most importantly – legendary music. So it’s…

March 27, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

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New Final Fantasy XVI Videos Show Characters, World, Eikon Battles, Easy Mode Accessories, & More

Today Square Enix hosted a panel about the next mainline game of the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy XVI at PAX East in Boston. The panel was hosted by producer Naoki Yoshida and localization…

March 25, 2023 | 03:13 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV
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Final Fantasy XIV Boss Discusses Possibility of FFXVI Crossover & Ambitions: Platforms, Housing, & More

Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida spoke at a panel from PAX East in Boston, and answered a few very interesting questions.  During the livestream, Yoshida-san was asked what…

March 24, 2023 | 02:38 EDT

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New Final Fantasy XVI Gameplay Shows That You Can Pet the Dog and Have Him Be Your Guide

Square Enix has released new gameplay clips of Final Fantasy XVI showing more interactions with the adorable Torgal.  Torgal is the hero's canine companion and can help you in several ways as you…

March 23, 2023 | 11:22 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Gameplay Video Shows Good Boy Torgal in Action

Today Square Enix shared a brief but very interesting gameplay video of the upcoming action JRPG Final Fantasy XVI.  We've seen a lot of the game's hero Clive in action in previous videos, but today…

March 21, 2023 | 07:34 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Hatching-Tide 2023
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Final Fantasy XIV Going Down for 24 Hours for Data Center Upgrade; Hatching-Tide 2023 Revealed

Today Square Enix shared news about its super-popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, including server upgrades and a seasonal event.  First of all, we hear that the server hardware of the North American…

March 20, 2023 | 03:03 EDT

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Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent Getting NieR: Automata Collaboration

Square Enix announced that the western version of its Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent mobile JRPG is finally getting the NieR: Automata collaboration. The collaboration, which appeared…

March 19, 2023 | 04:36 EDT

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War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius Reveals Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Crossover with Sephiroth & Yuffie

Today, during an event celebrating the game's third anniversary, Square Enix revealed that War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius is getting a collaboration with Final Fantasy VII Remake…

March 18, 2023 | 10:27 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Eorzean Symphony concert key artwork with Moogles
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Eorzean Symphony Final Fantasy XIV Concerts Coming West; New Letter from the Producer Live Dated

Today Square Enix announced that the Eorzea Symphony concert featuring music from the ultra-popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV is finally coming west to both the US and the UK.  According to the…

March 17, 2023 | 03:34 EDT

Final Fantasy XIV Puma
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Alisaie, Estinien, & Derplander Wear Puma in New Final Fantasy XIV Collaboration Commercial

Square Enix released a commercial of the collaboration between its popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV and Puma featuring familiar characters in unusual garb.  The commercial showcases three popular…

March 16, 2023 | 03:13 EDT

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Final Fantasy XIV: Eorzea Academy Manga Coming in English From Square Enix

Today Square Enix announced that it will localize and publish in the west Final Fantasy XIV: Eorzea Academy, a super-cute parody manga dedicated to the popular MMORPG. The manga transports the…

March 16, 2023 | 10:57 EDT

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Final Fantasy XIV X Puma Collection Gets Teaser Trailer & More Details

Today Square Enix released a teaser trailer and shared a few more tidbits of information about the apparel collaboration between Final Fantasy XIV and Puma.  First of all, we learn that fans outside…

March 13, 2023 | 01:51 EDT

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Puma X Final Fantasy XIV Collection Coming to North America & Select Markets Worldwide

Today Square Enix and Puma jointly announced that their Final Fantasy XIV collaboration recently revealed for Japan will extend worldwide.  According to the announcement, the collaboration will be…

March 8, 2023 | 05:09 EST

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Final Fantasy XIV Eureka Orthos Guide

The latest deep dungeon content, Eureka Orthos, is now available as of Patch 6.35 of Final Fantasy XIV. It brings another 100 floors to delve through, either alone or with others. In our Final…

March 7, 2023 | 08:38 EST

Final Fantasy XIV
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Final Fantasy XIV Update 6.35 Patch Notes Reveal New Content Aplenty & New Hairstyle

Today Square Enix is implementing update 6.35 today in its ultra-popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV and the patch notes have just been released.  The detailed update notes, which you can find on the…

March 7, 2023 | 01:50 EST

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Final Fantasy XIV PvP Guide

PvP in Final Fantasy XIV has gone through a number of changes over the years, introducing new modes and removing others, adding new maps and completely revamping how each Job plays. In our Final…

March 6, 2023 | 08:31 EST

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Final Fantasy XIV Sneaker Collaboration Announced by Puma in Japan

Puma will soon release a series of sneakers made in collaboration with the popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV by Square Enix.  The collection revealed by the Japanese website Sneakerwars (via…

March 6, 2023 | 09:57 EST

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The DioField Chronicle Update 1.2 Brings New Story Missions And More

Square Enix has released a new update for The DioField Chronicle, bringing some fresh content to the strategy RPG. Update 1.2 adds seven new missions into the game, as well as a higher difficulty…

March 6, 2023 | 09:33 EST

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Final Fantasy XIV Reveals Adorable Loporrit Ear Wiggle Emote Coming With Update 6.35

It was already known that Final Fantasy XIV update 6.35 would bring an "ear wiggle" emote inspired by the adorable Loporrit, but today you get to see its animation.  The emote was showcased with a…

March 5, 2023 | 10:29 EST

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Square Enix CEO Explains Departure; Game Releases Won't be Affected and Web 3.0 Strategy Will Continue

Following the announcement of the upcoming replacement of Square Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda with Takashi Kiryu the two executives held a joint conference to explain the move to shareholders and the…

March 3, 2023 | 10:54 EST

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Square Enix to Replace Current CEO Yosuke Matsuda with Takashi Kiryu

Today Square Enix announced with a press release that it will implement change at the top with the current president and CEO Yosuke Matsuda stepping down. Matsuda-san would be replaced by Takashi…

March 3, 2023 | 02:00 EST

Final Fantasy XIV
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Final Fantasy XIV Update 6.35 Gets Release Date; It's Full of Cute Loporrits & Muscular Dudes

Today Square Enix announced the release date of the next update for Final Fantasy XIV, numbered 6.35.  The update will be the last part of the 6.3X cycle, titled "Gods Revel, Lands Tremble" and will…

March 2, 2023 | 02:53 EST

Final Fantasy XIV Alisaie Outfit
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Final Fantasy XIV Releases You Wear Alisaie's Outfit & Hairstyle in Online Store

Today Square Enix released a new outfit in the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store, allowing fans to dress up like popular character Alisaie.  The package, titled Brand-new Alisaie's Attire, is priced at…

March 1, 2023 | 01:01 EST

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Final Fantasy XIV Little Ladies' Day 2023 Event Guide

Final Fantasy XIV’s seasonal Little Ladies' Day event is back, letting you learn more of the in-game lore behind its history and earn some rewards along the way. In our Final Fantasy XIV Little…

March 1, 2023 | 09:40 EST

Final Fantasy XVI
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Final Fantasy XVI Demo Will Come Shortly Before Release; New Game Plus Confirmed

If you're eager to get your hands on Final Fantasy XVI before it releases, you'll be able to, as a demo is planned.  That being said, you'll have to wait a while, as the demo will come out shortly…

February 28, 2023 | 12:26 EST

Final Fantasy XIV Far North Attire
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Sámi Organization Demands Removal of Final Fantasy XIV Outfit

Today the Saami Council, an organization representing the Sámi people, has publicly demanded the removal of an outfit from Final Fantasy XIV. If you're unfamiliar with the Sámi people, they're an…

February 16, 2023 | 10:05 EST

Fantasy XIV Anime-Style Trailer
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Final Fantasy XIV Anime-Style Trailer From Korea May Be One of the Best Ever Made

Today Final Fantasy XIV Korean publisher Actoz Soft released a brand new trailer for the popular MMORPG, which was teased earlier this month. Not only the trailer is really lovely, coming with a…

February 14, 2023 | 10:35 EST

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Square Enix Will Shut Down Echoes of Mana Mobile Game a Year After Release

Today Square Enix announced that it's terminating another mobile game, Echoes of Mana, known as Seiken Densetsu: Echoes of Mana in Japan.  According to the official announcement shared on social…

February 13, 2023 | 09:50 EST

A shot of the contents of the Final Fantasy XVI Collector's Edition
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Final Fantasy XVI Collector's Edition Unboxing Video Shows Off Gorgeous Statue And More

Square Enix has released a new unboxing video for the Final Fantasy XVI Collector's Edition, and it's looking like a pretty stunning set. You're getting a gorgeous art box with art by series mainstay…

February 9, 2023 | 05:24 EST

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Atelier Marie Remake & Paranormasight Skipped in Western Nintendo Direct (But They’re Coming West)

Today's Nintendo Direct brought a ton of announcements including the release date of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the announcement and immediate release of Metroid Prime Remastered, and…

February 8, 2023 | 08:13 EST

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February 2023 Nintendo Direct - Here Are All the News & Announcements

Nintendo is finally broadcasting its first Direct presentation of 2023, focusing on news and announcement about games releasing in the first half of the year. Fans are waiting for big news (maybe…

February 8, 2023 | 05:04 EST

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Dragon Quest Champions Gets a Ton of Videos Showing Battle Royale JRPG Mechanics & More

Today Square Enix released a large bunch of gameplay videos dedicated to showcasing the features of the mobile game Dragon Quest Champions.  The videos start from the beginning, showing how you can…

February 5, 2023 | 11:46 EST

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Final Fantasy X Kabuki Performance Reveals Its Actors, Costumes, & Delicious Food

Stage plays inspired by video games are fairly common in Japan, but Kabuki performances are a little rarer. Final Fantasy X is getting one.  The performance, simply titled "New Kabuki Final Fantasy…

February 3, 2023 | 04:05 EST

Final Fantasy XIV Anime
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Final Fantasy XIV Gets New Anime-Style Teaser Ahead of Full Trailer from Korea

Final Fantasy XIV Korean publisher Actoz Soft released a new teaser for the game, and it's pretty special due to its anime-like style. As I mentioned, it's just a brief teaser providing a glimpse of…

February 1, 2023 | 11:33 EST

Final Fantasy XIV Rubicante
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Final Fantasy XIV Brings Back a Legend With Arrangement by Hyadain for Rubicante’s Music

While playing the main story questline of the latest major update of Final Fantasy XIV, many longtime fans recognized the arrangement of the music playing during the Trial battle against Rubicante…

January 26, 2023 | 09:14 EST

Final Fantasy XVI
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Final Fantasy XVI Tickles Your Nostalgia With Cute Pixel Art Video

The massively-anticipated release of Final Fantasy XVI is still a few months away, but Square Enix released a little nostalgic tease. The publisher shared on the official Twitter account of the game…

January 20, 2023 | 11:10 EST

Final Fantasy XIV Gaia Outfit
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You Can Now Own Gaia's Outfit in Final Fantasy XIV, For a Price

Everyone knows that glamours are Final Fantasy XIV's true endgame, and Square Enix certainly knows how to take advantage of this fact. Today the developer released two new items in the game's cash…

January 17, 2023 | 11:50 EST

PlayStation 2023 Sizzle Reel Trailer
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PlayStation 2023 Sizzle Reel Trailer Shows Off Final Fantasy XVI, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, & Many More

2023 is promising to be an exciting year for gamers on PlayStation, and Sony Interactive Entertainment made sure to send a reminder with a snazzy sizzle reel trailer. The trailer focuses on…

January 16, 2023 | 12:13 EST

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Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.3 Mount Guide

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.3 brings a number of new mounts for you to collect, though many will take a lot of time (or Gil) to acquire. In our Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.3 Mount Guide, we’ll go over…

January 11, 2023 | 11:56 EST

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Final Fantasy XIV: How to Access the Shifting Gymnasion Agonon Treasure Dungeon

Final Fantasy XIV Treasure hunting has received yet another update with the launch of Patch 6.3, bringing another map type and a new hidden treasure dungeon. In our guide, we’ll go over how to access…

January 11, 2023 | 09:34 EST

The Final Fantasy XIV Corgi minion looking towards the screen.
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How to Unlock the Final Fantasy XIV Corgi Minion

Patch 6.3 of Final Fantasy XIV has introduced a number of new collectables, including a selection of minions. One such minion is the adorable corgi, which is available alongside some corgi-themed…

January 10, 2023 | 07:19 EST

Final Fantasy XIV Update 6.3
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Final Fantasy XIV Update 6.3 Full Patch Notes Reveal Massive Paladin Overhaul & More

Today Square Enix released the full patch notes giving an extensive look at the content coming with Final Fantasy XIV update 6.3, which is going to be implemented today.  Incidentally, the update…

January 10, 2023 | 02:54 EST

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Engage Kiss JRPG Engage Kill Gets New Trailer as Pre-Registration Opens

Today Square Enix announced the opening of the pre-registration for the mobile JRPG Engage Kill, set in the world of the anime Engage Kiss.  The game is coming to iOS and Android in Japan, and pre-…

January 8, 2023 | 03:51 EST