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Battle Royale JRPG Dragon Quest Champions Opens Pre-registration in Japan With New Trailers

Today has been a pretty big day for the Dragon Quest franchise, and more news comes from the mobile front with the opening of pre-registration in Japan for Dragon Quest Champions. Square Enix's next…

May 27, 2023 | 02:09 EDT

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New Dragon Quest Monsters Game for Nintendo Switch Teased by Square Enix

This year Square Enix will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Dragon Quest Monsters spin-off series and it just teased a new game.  According to the tease, that came at the end of a brief trailer…

May 26, 2023 | 11:18 EDT

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Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai Gets Release Date & Xbox Series X|S Version

Today Square Enix announced the worldwide release date of its upcoming action JRPG Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai.  The game will release for PS5, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, and…

May 26, 2023 | 09:40 EDT

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Front Mission 2: Remake for Nintendo Switch Delayed to Q3 2023

Today Forever Entertainment announced a delay of its upcoming remake of Square Enix's mecha game Front Mission 2.  The game was supposed to release for Nintendo Switch on June 12, but looks like the…

May 26, 2023 | 01:34 EDT

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Final Fantasy XIV Pandaemonium Anabaseios Guide

The final section of the Final Fantasy XIV Pandaemonium raid is here with Anabaseios, pitting you against four more powerful foes. Our Final Fantasy XIV Pandaemonium Anabaseios Guide will go over the…

May 25, 2023 | 08:54 EDT

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Final Fantasy XIV Update 6.4 Full Patch Notes Released Ahead of Today's Launch

Today Square Enix is releasing the newest major update for its popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, numbered 6.4 and titled "The Dark Throne." To get everyone up to speed about the upcoming update,…

May 22, 2023 | 11:35 EDT

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Naoki Yoshida Explains How Final Fantasy XVI's New Game Plus' Final Fantasy Mode is the True Hard Mode

Many gamers enjoy a good challenge and Final Fantasy XVI can potentially satisfy that need according to its producer Naoki Yoshida and what I have seen while playing an extensive demo of the game. …

May 22, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Portrays Sexual Desire Realistically, and That's Awesome

Final Fantasy XVI has a lot of potential to break new ground for the storied fantasy franchise, but one aspect is certainly interesting.  When we talk about the depiction of sexual attraction,…

May 22, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Interview: Naoki Yoshida Discusses Creating a More Mature Final Fantasy & More

With the release of Final Fantasy XVI right around the corner, I flew to London to play the game, which is certainly different from previous titles of the familiar franchise in a few key ways.  My…

May 22, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Preview - The Most Promising Final Fantasy Game in Forever

Final Fantasy XVI is getting close to its release date, and a few weeks ago I flew to London to experience the game for a few hours. Today, I can finally share how I feel about my time with the next…

May 22, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Developers Discuss Hero Clive With His Voice Actor

Today Square Enix released an extensive video about its massively anticipated new Final Fantasy game, Final Fantasy XVI.  The video includes a discussion between Producer Naoki Yoshida, Localization…

May 19, 2023 | 01:43 EDT

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Final Fantasy XIV Update 6.4 Gameplay & Details Revealed: Island Sanctuary Decoration & Much More

Today Square Enix hosted the 77th Letter from the Producer Live dedicated to Final Fantasy XIV, showing off the next major update. As is tradition, the information and new footage were provided on…

May 12, 2023 | 09:49 EDT

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Final Fantasy XIV Update 6.4 "The Dark Throne" Gets Release Date; Official Trailer Released

Today Square Enix announced the release date of the upcoming update 6.4 for its popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV.  The new update, titled "The Dark Throne" will release on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. …

May 12, 2023 | 07:09 EDT

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Square Enix Announces Declining Financial Results & Strategy to Strengthen Development & Blockchain

Today Square Enix announced its financial results for the full fiscal year between April 2022 and March 2023.  Net sales for the whole company were 343,267 million yen (down 6.0% year-on-year) while…

May 12, 2023 | 06:53 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Gameplay Videos in English Show Battle Mechanics, Companions, Difficulty Aids, & More

Today Square Enix released a batch of gameplay videos of the upcoming mainline Final Fantasy game Final Fantasy XVI. The videos are similar to those released in Japanese at the beginning of the…

May 11, 2023 | 10:52 EDT

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PowerWash Simulator Player Count Hits 7 Million

Square Enix and FuturLab have revealed that the cult indie smash hit PowerWash Simulator has reached 7 million players around the world. This figure presumably takes into account both sales for the…

May 11, 2023 | 09:52 EDT

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Forspoken In Tanta We Trust DLC Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Frey's Moves

A new gameplay trailer has been unveiled for the upcoming Forspoken DLC In Tanta We Trust, which launches on PlayStation and PC later this month. The trailer shows off some of the new environments…

May 2, 2023 | 09:38 EDT

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Spectacular Final Fantasy XVI Gameplay Videos & Art Introduce Mechanics, Features, & Eikons

Today Square Enix released a bunch of new gameplay videos of the upcoming mainline Final Fantasy game Final Fantasy XVI. The videos showcase different aspects of the game, providing an introduction…

May 1, 2023 | 11:22 EDT

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NieR Automata Has Sold Over 7.5 Million Copies

Today Square Enix announced that the popular JRPG NieR: Automata has passed another sales milestone.  According to the announcement made on Twitter, the game has passed 7.5 million in sales,…

April 23, 2023 | 06:49 EDT

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Square Enix Brings Back Ancient Game by Dragon Quest Creator for Free Preview of Its AI Technology

Today Square Enix had a surprise to share in the form of an investigation adventure game titled The Portopia Serial Murder Case.  The name will likely be familiar to veteran fans of the Enix brand,…

April 21, 2023 | 09:12 EDT

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Final Fantasy XIV Gets Its Own Moisturizing Cream in Japan

Today the Japanese skincare company Steamcream released the fruit of a brand new Final Fantasy XIV collaboration with Square Enix, the game's own moisturizing cream. The cream is available in 75-…

April 20, 2023 | 01:41 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Getting Pre-Launch Celebration Show in Early June

Today Square Enix announced that a pre-launch celebration show will be hosted a few days before Final Fantasy XVI releases. The announcement, made on social media, mentions that the show will happen…

April 18, 2023 | 12:03 EDT

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Yasumi Matsuno Calls Theory About Basch Being Final Fantasy XII's Original Protagonist a "Fake Story"

There are many theories and rumors around Final Fantasy XII, especially due to the change of leadership in the middle of development. One of these rumors has been shot down today. Many fans,…

April 18, 2023 | 11:17 EDT

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Moogle Treasure Trove Event Returning to Final Fantasy XIV Promising Goodies Aplenty

Today Square Enis announced the return of the Moogle Treasure Trove event to its ultra-popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV.  Players are prompted to collect irregular tomestones of mendacity by…

April 17, 2023 | 10:49 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Main Theme Song by Kenshi Yonezu Revealed

Square Enix has revealed the main theme song of its upcoming mainline Final Fantasy game Final Fantasy XVI.  The song is written and performed by popular Japanese singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu,…

April 13, 2023 | 06:03 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Reveals Tons of Spectacular Gameplay; Main Theme Is by Kenshi Yonezu

Today Square Enix and Sony Interactive Entertainment provided an in-depth look at Final Fantasy XVI during the latest PlayStation State of Play broadcast.  We get an introduction to the story and…

April 13, 2023 | 05:31 EDT

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New PlayStation State of Play Will Feature Final Fantasy XVI This Week

Today Sony Interactive Entertainment announced a new State of Play presentation happening this week, focusing on Final Fantasy XVI. According to the announcement, the upcoming game by Square Enix…

April 11, 2023 | 05:38 EDT

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New Final Fantasy XVI Video Shows Super-Cute & Fluffy Moogle

Final Fantasy XVI is coming soon, and Square Enix continues to provide juicy glimpses of the upcoming game.  A new video has been published on the official Twitter account of the game showcasing one…

April 11, 2023 | 03:59 EDT

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New Final Fantasy XVI Videos Show Chocobo & Torgal

Square Enix continues to provide interesting glimpses of its upcoming mainline Final Fantasy game Final Fantasy XVI.  This time around, we focus on animal companions, starting with a Chocobo, who is…

April 10, 2023 | 11:33 EDT

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Final Fantasy XIV Trailer Portrays a Warrior of Light's Journey

Square Enix released a new trailer of its ultra-popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. The trailer portrays the journey of an average player (or "Warrior of Light" as players are called in FFXIV) since…

April 7, 2023 | 12:01 EDT

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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

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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

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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai – Infinity Strash Gets a Worldwide Release Window

Today Square Enix announced a release window for its upcoming action JRPG Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai – Infinity Strash. According to an update on the official Japanese website, the game will…

March 31, 2023 | 12:27 EDT

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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

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Forspoken DLC "In Tanta We Trust" Release Date Announced

Today Square Enix announced the release date of the DLC for its open-world parkour-driven JRPG Forspoken titled "In Tantas We Trust." The story-focused DLC will launch for PS5 and PC (on Steam, Epic…

March 29, 2023 | 11:15 EDT

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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

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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

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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

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NieR: Automata Anime Episode 9 & Beyond Delayed Due to Impact of COVID-19 on Production

Today Aniplex announced that we'll have to wait a bit longer to watch the upcoming episodes of the highly praised NieR: Automata Ver1.1a anime. According to the announcement made on social media,…

March 18, 2023 | 02:23 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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Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Finally Coming to Steam; All Platforms Get Price Cut

Today Square Enix finally announced the Steam release date of its action JRPG Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin.  The game will launch on Valve's popular PC storefront on April 6, 2023. Just…

March 16, 2023 | 06:31 EDT