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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

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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

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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 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 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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Final Fantasy XIV Update 6.3 Preliminary Patch Notes Released

Today Square Enix released the preliminary patch notes giving an extensive look at the content coming with Final Fantasy XIV update 6.3. The patch notes, published on the official website (you can…

January 6, 2023 | 04:42 EST

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Final Fantasy XIV Update 6.3 Screenshots Reveal New Gear, Content, Blackjack Mount, & More

Today Square Enix released a new gallery of screenshots showing more of the content coming with Final Fantasy XIV update 6.3. We get to take a new look at the "Myths of the Realm, Part 2: Euphrosyne…

January 5, 2023 | 11:56 EST

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FFXIV Patch 6.3 Will Include Super Cool Eastern-Style Outfit

Not only will Final Fantasy XIV patch 6.3 include the continuation of the Tataru's Grand Endeavor questline, but a glorious reward awaits players.  Within an interview published earlier today, we…

January 4, 2023 | 03:19 EST

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New Final Fantasy XIV Corgi Minion Is Beyond Adorable

Final Fantasy XIV update 6.3 "Gods Revel, Lands Tremble" is just around the corner, and Square Enix has showcased its most compelling asset in a new video. The video provides a brief but intense…

January 4, 2023 | 10:04 EST

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Final Fantasy 16 Will Be The Series' Bloodiest, Horniest Game Per ESRB

The official Final Fantasy 16 ESRB rating has been revealed, and it sounds like we're in for a pretty dark time. As has been rumored for some time, FF16's rating reflects its violence, sexual themes…

December 29, 2022 | 09:04 EST

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Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.3 Release Date Revealed

After over a month of waiting, we now finally have more information about Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming Gods Revel, Lands Tremble 6.3 update. Most importantly, we now know its release date, which is…

December 23, 2022 | 08:48 EST

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Chocobo GP To Stop Getting Large Updates After Today

It appears that our sweet little chicken race has reached its final finish line, as Square Enix has announced that the Season 5 Chocobo GP update will not only be the final large-scale update headed…

December 21, 2022 | 01:52 EST

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Triangle Strategy Is A Hit With Over 1M Copies Sold

It turns out that strategy games are still cool, as Triangle Strategy has sold over 1 million copies on both the Nintendo Switch and PC through physical and digital sales. Considering that it's only…

December 21, 2022 | 11:13 EST

Terra standing on the world map next to a town and the Blackjack airship in the Final Fantasy 6 pixel remaster
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Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters Confirmed For PS4 And Switch

If you're a fan of NES and SNES-era JRPGs, rejoice, because the Final Fantasy pixel remaster collection has been confirmed for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The games are coming to these two…

December 19, 2022 | 09:18 EST

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Final Fantasy XIV Housing Demolition To Resume In 6.3

Square Enix has announced that automatic Final Fantasy XIV housing demolition will resume with the advent of Patch 6.3. The new update is set to arrive in early January, bringing new story content, a…

December 16, 2022 | 09:38 EST

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A Majestic Buster Sword Christmas Tree Carving FFVII Fans Didn't Know They Needed

It's time to get really merry and really bright, because something we never thought would exist now does; The wood carving of the iconic Buster Sword from Final Fantasy Crisis Core, but with a…

December 13, 2022 | 04:20 EST

The player's party faces down enemies in a snowy castle area in The DioField Chronicle
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The DioField Chronicle Gets New Story And More In March

Strategy RPG The DioField Chronicle is getting a major new update in March. This one's not just about gameplay tweaks; instead, it's bringing new story content, a new weapon, and extra challenges, so…

December 9, 2022 | 09:27 EST

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Tactics Ogre: Reborn Has A Silly Profanity Filter

Are you enjoying Tactics Ogre: Reborn? If you're a fan of the tactics genre you probably are, but what you might not enjoy is the randomly draconic profanity filter that has been implemented in the…

November 14, 2022 | 11:01 EST

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Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.3 Lands In Early January

Square Enix has revealed new information regarding Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.3, which is now scheduled to arrive in early January. The patch will bring more story content following the tale of Zero,…

November 11, 2022 | 09:23 EST

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Final Fantasy XIV VR Mod Aims To Immerse You In Eorzea

If you've ever wanted to experience Eorzea firsthand through a Final Fantasy XIV VR mod, then your time may almost be here. A pair of enterprising modders are working on a full VR mod for the game,…

November 7, 2022 | 10:31 EST

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Final Fantasy 16 Will Be PS5 Exclusive For Six Months

Final Fantasy 16 will, it seems, be exclusive to PS5 for a period of six months. While we already knew the upcoming RPG would only be available on PlayStation 5 for a limited period of time, we didn'…

November 7, 2022 | 08:52 EST

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Harvestella Lets You Create A Non-Binary Character

As the cozy gaming revolution picks up, more and more players want their in-game characters to represent who they are in real life. It's in that spirit that Square Enix's Harvestella will allow you…

November 1, 2022 | 10:30 EDT