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Frey uses fire magic in Forspoken.

Forspoken cloaks: all cloak locations and abilities

Cloaks may not seem like a strong armor piece, but once you see how much a good cloak can improve your abilities, you'll be glad to know how to get them all.
Main character looking through a portal in Forspoken.

How to enter the Forbidden Meadow in Forspoken

Can't figure out how to bypass this locked gate in Junoon? It's not a bug, but the answer isn't clear. Here's how to get into the Forbidden Meadow in Forspoken.
Main character looking through a portal in Forspoken.

How to fast travel in Forspoken

Thankfully, a fast travel system exists in Forspoken, but not immediately. Here's how to unlock and use fast travel to cut down on your travel time in Athia.
Frey using magic in Forspoken.

I can’t believe I’m recommending Forspoken on PS5 over PC

Forspoken's PC port includes additional features over the PS5 version, but you should stick with the console release if you want a smooth experience.
Frey jumps in a magical New York City in Forspoken.

Despite divisive dialogue, Forspoken gets a lot right about open-world games

The discourse around Forspoken's divisive writing has taken the conversation away from what the open-world game actually does well.
Frey runs in Forspoken key art.

You can turn off Frey and Cuff’s banter in Forspoken

If Forspoken's quip-filled dialogue has you rolling your eyes already, you'll want to use this option to cut down chatter.
A character named Emo praying in Harvestella.

Harvestella romance guide: how to unlock, eligible partners, and more

When you're not saving the world, Harvestella lets you mingle with some eligible bachelors and bachelorettes. Here's a look at how romance works in Harvestella.
A Harvestella player looking at a mysterious glowing object in the background.

How to upgrade inventory space in Harvestella

Harvestella throws a ton of items your way, and your basic inventory can get overwhelmed quickly. Here's how to upgrade your backpack and get some extra space.
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Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin writer breaks down 2022’s best ending

In an exclusive interview, Kazushige Nojima breaks down what makes Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin's ending so special.
Frey using magic in Forspoken.

I’m sold on Forspoken’s dazzling spellcasting, but the jury’s out on story

We got to play nearly four hours of Forspoken, getting a strong sense of its fantasy setting and dazzling spellcasting.
Cloud, Zack, and Sephiroth stand back to back in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion works best as a portable game

If you're trying to decide what platform to buy Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion on, prioritize portability over power.
A hooked fish in Harvestella.

Harvestella fishing guide: how to unlock, how it works, and more

Fishing is a great way to earn money and pass the time in Harvestella, but it's not available at the start of the game. Here's how to unlock the useful feature.
A Harvestella player engaged in combat.

Harvestella Jobs guide: How to unlock, how to upgrade, and more

Jobs grant you unique combat skills in Harvestella. Here is a closer look at how they all work, how to unlock them, and how to upgrade them using Job Points.
A Harvestella player engaged in combat.

Harvestella: how to make money fast

Harvestella gives you plenty of ways to earn some cash (Grilla), but not all of them are worth your time. Here are the best ways to make money in Harvestella.
A player talking with a fairie in Harvestella.

Harvestella beginner’s guide: 11 tips and tricks

Harvestella has you juggling the responsibilities of a farmer with the hectic travel schedule of an adventurer. Here are a few tips to make your job easier.
Logo for Symbiogenesis, an NFT art project by Square Enix.

Square Enix Symbiogenesis NFT project disappoints Parasite Eve fans

Square Enix revealed the NFT project Symbiogenesis, angering fans who were expecting something related to Parasite Eve.
Ifrit roaring in Final Fantasy 16 surrounded by fire.

New Final Fantasy 16 trailer shows an expansive journey and classic story

Final Fantasy 16's newest story trailer further teases a return to the series' fantasy roots.
Valkyrie recruiting a knight.

How to get every ending in Valkyrie Elysium

Valkyrie Elysium features four distinct endings you can get: a normal, good, bad, and true ending. Some require serious planning from the beginning of the game.
A dragon breathing fire on enemies.

DioField Chronicle: best skills for each class

There are more skills than you will have points to purchase. Rather than waste your upgrades, here are the best skills for each class in DioField Chronicle.
Serenoa stands next to the scales of conviction in Triangle Strategy.

Triangle Strategy beginner’s guide: 9 tips and tricks to get started

Triangle Strategy asks you to do more than just master a basic rock, paper, scissors combat system. Here are all the important tips and tricks you will need.
Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier

Final Fantasy VII’s mobile battle royale game is shutting down

After a little more than a year, Square Enix has announced that its Final Fantasy VII battle royale game will be shutting down in the next three months.
Dragon Quest Treasures' heroes high five.

Dragon Quest Treasures is a great way to introduce your kids to RPGs

We played a good hour of Dragon Quest Treasures, which feels like a great way to introduce young kids to the RPG genre.
Dragon Quest Treasures Erik and Mia

Dragon Quest Treasures shows off monster-catching gameplay

Square Enix revealed a new gameplay trailer for Dragon Quest Treasures, in which players can catch monsters, find treasure, and build a home base.
Raymond leaning over a crew member.

Star Ocean: The Divine Force: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more

If you were intrigued by this unique-looking JRPG from the masters of the genre, Square Enix, here's everything we know about Star Ocean: The Divine Force.
Valkyrie recruiting a knight.

Valkyrie Elysium shakes up a classic RPG recipe with mixed results

Valkyrie Elysium shows promise as a JRPG revival, but our hands-on time with it left us with some combat concerns.
Octopath Traveler 2

Octopath Traveler 2 brings another retro-style RPG to Switch in February

A sequel to the 2018 RPG Octopath Traveler has been announced for Nintendo Switch and is coming in 2023.
Babylon's Fall

Babylon’s Fall support ending as servers set to close in February

Square Enix's critically panned live service game Babylon's Fall will cease operations next year, with sales of the game coming to a close today.
Frey prepares spells to attack a creature in Forspoken.

Forspoken’s fast-paced magical battles are going to be a blast

We went hands-on with Forspoken and learned all that we could about Frey Holland and her adventures in the magical world of Athia.
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Embracer fully acquires former Square Enix western studios

The purchase of all Square Enix's western studios and IP by Embracer Group is approved.
Life is Strange Arcadia Bay

Life is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection comes to Nintendo Switch next month

The remastered versions of Life is Strange and Life is Strange: Before the Storm are coming to Nintendo Switch next month in the Arcadia Bay Collection.
The DioField Chronicle's 3D cutscenes

The DioField Chronicle was inspired by League of Legends, not Final Fantasy Tactics

We spoke with the team behind The DioField Chronicle about the game's inspirations and how it took a newcomer-friendly approach to a daunting genre.
Aang, Katara and Sokka ride Appa to the horizon with the "Avatar: Generations" logo overhead.

Square Enix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender mobile game soft-launches today

Square Enix and Nickelodeon have announced the soft launch of Avatar: Generations in select territories on Android and iOS.
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The DioField Chronicle makes real-time strategy feel like a JRPG

The DioField Chronicle stands out with its real-time strategy gameplay that has the energy and personality of a JRPG.
The cast of Ys V

5 JRPGs not from Square Enix deserve the HD-2D treatment

While Square Enix has trademarked the term HD-2D, there are plenty of games made by other companies that are deserving of HD-2D remakes.