E3 2019 Square Enix roundup: Avengers and Final Fantasy VII Remake punch in
Square Enix used its E3 2019 press conference to showcase not only Final Fantasy VII Remake gameplay, but footage from its long-awaited Avengers game. Traditional JRPG fans had a lot to be excited about, too. Here's everything the publisher revealed this year.
Outriders is the new third-person shooter from the developers behind Bulletstorm
Square Enix's E3 2019 showcase was filled to the brim with JRPGs, but a new project from the developers behind Bulletstorm changed up the pace a bit. The original game is a third-person co-op shooter for up to three players, and it will launch in 2020.
Final Fantasy 7 Remakes offers real-time combat, a play on turn-based commands
The release date for Final Fantasy 7 Remake is set in stone, so Square Enix used its showcase at the E3 conference to explain how combat blends real-time fighting with turn-based commands. Viewers were then treated to looks at new areas, vehicle combat, new characters, and more.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake release date set, launches first for PS4
Ahead of Square Enix's E3 2019 conference, the release date for Final Fantasy 7 Remake was revealed and it will arrive early for PS4 players. Interestingly, there's no mention of game consisting of multiple episodes but the synopsis reads almost exactly the same as the summary for the original game.
Dragon Quest Walk is a new location-based mobile AR game similar to Pokémon Go
Square Enix is making a play to tap into the massive success Niantic has experienced with Pokémon Go. Dragon Quest is a beloved Japanese franchise much like Pokémon and Dragon Quest Walk is the new location-based mobile AR game coming to Japan in 2019.
Square Enix may tease long-awaited The Avengers Project at E3 2019
Marvel and Square Enix formed a multi-game partnership in January 2017, starting with The Avengers Project that will be developed by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal. Nothing has since been heard about it, but Square Enix may be teasing the presence of The Avengers Project at E3 2019.
Square Enix says Final Fantasy VII Remake will still feature ‘multiple parts’
Square Enix confirmed that the long-awaited Final Fantasy VII Remake, which finally resurfaced at Sony's latest State of Play, will still be released in multiple parts. It remains unclear what this exactly means, but hopefully it will be explained in further detail at the upcoming E3 2019.
Final Fantasy XV alternate ending revealed in concept art for canceled DLCs
One of the special editions of a Final Fantasy XV novel contains concept art from the three cancelled DLCs for the RPG, namely Episode Aranea, Episode Luna, and Episode Noctis. The images reveal an alternate, much happier ending for the game that now likely has no chance of happening.
Kingdom Hearts III ReMIND DLC promises more story and boss fights
Kingdom Hearts III director Tetsuya Nomura took the stage at a concert in Tokyo to announce an upcoming DLC for the game. Titled ReMIND, the DLC will feature an additional scenario of the same title, which will be accompanied by two episodes and boss fights, plus a new Keyblade and form for Sora.
How to get the Regalia mount in Final Fantasy XIV
Final Fantasy XIV is currently running a crossover event with Final Fantasy XV, and the famous Regalia vehicle used by Noctis is part of the fun. Here is how to get the FFXIV Regalia mount, including the prerequisites you'll need to meet before even attempting the crossover event's quests.
Final Fantasy XV director working on The Pegasus Dream Tour, a Paralympics RPG
JP Games, the studio created by Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata, is working on The Pegasus Dream Project, the first official video game of the Paralympics. Details on the sports RPG remain scarce, but it will launch with the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on multiple platforms, including smartphones.
Inside Final Fantasy VII dives into the making of Square Enix’s iconic game
Final Fantasy VII launched in 1997 and has been re-released throughout the years, most recently on the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One. In celebration of the return to this classic, Square Enix released an FFVII edition of Inside Final Fantasy, giving viewers insight into the game's development.
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers to add Dancers and the Hrothgar
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers will add a second set of new jobs and races to the MMORPG, namely Dancers and the Hrothgar. The Dancers use throwing weapons and can buff teammates, while the Hrothgar are a male-only, leonin race in contrast to the female-only Viera that will also be in the expansion.
Kingdom Hearts 3 on Nintendo Switch reportedly never going to happen
Kingdom Hearts 3 for the Nintendo Switch will likely not happen, according to Game Informer's senior editor, Imran Khan, as the console is said to be not powerful enough to run the RPG. Square Enix is reportedly considering an alternative in bringing the franchise to the Nintendo Switch.
Break down Sora’s arsenal of weapons with our ‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ Keyblade guide
Kingdom Hearts 3 features more than a dozen Keyblades for Sora to use to destroy the Heartless and topple Organization XIII. Each Keyblade has something different to offer. In our Keyblade guide, we detail the unlock conditions, starting stats, form changes, and more for each trusty blade.
‘Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers’ to launch July 2 with Gunbreakers and Viera
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers will launch on July 2 with several new classes, including the gunblade-wielding Gunbreaker, and the Viera as a new race. The MMORPG's third expansion will also introduce nine new dungeons and a feature that will allow solo players to take on missions that require groups.
Gamers angry as GameStop cancels ‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ PlayStation 4 Pro pre-orders
GameStop cancelled some pre-orders for the limited edition Kingdom Hearts 3 PlayStation 4 Pro bundle, as the retailer apparently accepted too many of them. The $400 bundle comes with an intricately designed console and a matching controller, along with a copy of the game and exclusive digital content.
Not so simple and clean: How to view the ‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ secret movie
Kingdom Hearts III will release worldwide on January 29 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, but the secret final movie won't be in the game until January 31. Here's how to view the secret Kingdom Hearts 3 movie once you've completed the main game and viewed the epilogue scene.
The full ‘Kingdom Hearts III’ ending won’t be in the game at launch
Square Enix has revealed that although an ending is included in the disc version of Kingdom Hearts 3, a post-launch update will add the epilogue, as well as a secret additional video. The publisher has been wary of spoilers after the game leaked over a month before its release date.
Everything we know so far about ‘Kingdom Hearts III’
More than a decade since the last main series entry, anticipation for Kingdom Hearts III has reached a fever pitch. Kingdom Hearts III arrives on January 29 on PS4 and Xbox One. For the first time in the series, Sora and pals will visit Pixar worlds. Here's everything you need to know.
‘Kingdom Hearts III’ out in the wild, director asks for support to stop spoilers
Kingdom Hearts III has been leaked, with several copies of the game out in the wild. The game's director, Tetsuya Nomura, responded to the situation, calling for help from gamers to stop spoilers from spreading online, though Square Enix had a plan just in case something like this happened.
Fancy ‘Kingdom Hearts III’ PlayStation 4 Pro launches alongside game in January
A limited edition PlayStation 4 Pro bundle for Kingdom Hearts 3 will launch alongside the game in January. The system included has a special design on the side, as does the controller. The bundle also includes a physical copy of the game, as well as extra digital PlayStation 4 content for $400.
Square Enix celebrates finishing ‘Kingdom Hearts III’ with extended trailer
Square Enix has completed development of Kingdom Hearts III, and to celebrate the game's impending release, the company has published a new trailer. It will be the first numbered Kingdom Hearts game in over a decade, despite numerous sequels and side stories releasing during that time period.
‘Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers’ to launch next summer with gunblades, Viera
Square Enix revealed that Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers will be released in summer 2019. The third expansion of the MMORPG will include new story content, dungeons, and raids, in addition to a new character class that wields gunblades and the race of rabbit people known as the Viera.
‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’ director sets record straight on game’s progress
Final Fantasy VII Remake director Tetsuya Nomura clarified some information about the highly-anticipated game's progress. There were earlier reports that the RPG was put on hold in favor of Kingdom Hearts III, which will be released in January 2019, but that is apparently not the case.
‘Final Fantasy XV’ mod remembers the RPG’s canceled DLC and features
A Final Fantasy XV mod pays homage to the planned DLCs and features for the RPG that were canceled by Square Enix. Episodes Aranea, Luna, and Noctis will no longer happen, while the promised level-building tool and Mod Organizer improvements for the game's PC version were also shelved.
You’re better off setting 15 bucks ablaze than playing ‘The Quiet Man’
The Quiet Man is such a bafflingly bad video game that it's surprising it saw release. With combat as bad as terrible PS2 action games and a nonsensical story, this three-hour interactive movie is an all-around flop of epic proportions. It's terribleness is interesting to think about, though.
‘Kingdom Hearts – The Story So Far’ bundles 9 titles together for $40
'Kingdom Hearts - The Story So Far' is a new bundle that compiles nine different Kingdom Hearts titles together for $40. The bundle is intended to get players caught up on the story ahead of Kingdom Hearts III, which is scheduled to release on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in January 2019.
‘Octopath Traveler’ tells eight stories, and they’re all forgettable
Octopath Traveler has a beautiful look and a massive world that can span 40 or 50 hours of gameplay. Yet one of the game’s key hooks, the story, falls short of expectations. The game relies far more on nostalgia for old-school, turn-based JRPG combat than most gamers expected.
Prepare to cry again when ‘Life is Strange 2’ arrives in September
Developer Dontnod Entertainment will release the first episode of Life is Strange 2 this September. More information on the game will be revealed in August, and it will be a five-part series. The free The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, which serves as a sort of prelude to the game, is available for free June 25.
Here’s everything Square Enix featured during its E3 2018 showcase
Square Enix kept its return to E3 brief with a 30-minute video presentation that mostly showed off games we already knew were coming. Though there were a few surprises, including a new game from PlatinumGames and a bizarre title called The Quiet Man. Here's everything Square Enix detailed at E3.
How to watch Square Enix’s E3 2018 press conference today
Square Enix is returning to E3 after a three-year hiatus, with a bunch of big games to talk about at this year's press conference. They include Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Dragon Quest XI, Kingdom Hearts III and a maybe even an update about the remake of Final Fantasy VII.
‘Nier: Automata’ will make Xbox One players very sad June 26
Square Enix and PlatinumGames' masterpiece role-playing game Nier: Automata will come to Xbox later this month after previously only being available on PS4 and PC. Downloadable content will be bundled with the game for $50, including the bizarre 3C3C1D119440927 expansion.
Steam advertisement confirms ‘Just Cause 4’ following leak
A Steam advertisement posted online too early has confirmed Just Cause 4, the next sequel in Avalanche Studios' long-running open-world series. The game will presumably be officially announced at E3 during publisher Square Enix's press conference, while will be held on June 11.