What to expect from Square Enix’s E3 2018 livestream presentation
Square Enix hasn't held its own E3 presentation since 2015, but this year the Japanese studio will come back for a video presentation on June 11. Here's what we expect to see, from Shadow of the Tomb Raider to Kingdom Hearts III to Final Fantasy VII Remake (hopefully) and more.
What games will Square Enix show off during its E3 2018 presentation?
Game publisher Square Enix will be hosting its own E3 2018 presentation this year, showing off its lineup of upcoming games. We expect to see already announced titles like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Kingdom Hearts III, likely alongside unannounced games. The event will be held on June 11.
‘Final Fantasy VI’ is still a masterpiece, but you better clear your schedule
More than 24 years after its initial release, Squaresoft’s Final Fantasy VI is still one of the best role-playing games of all time, with an eclectic cast of characters and plenty of surprises in its story. You just better be prepared to clear your schedule before you play it.
‘Kingdom Hearts III’ will get minigames inspired by classic LCD handhelds
Kingdom Hearts III will include the "Classic Kingdom," a set of minigames inspired by LCD handheld devices from the '80s like Nintendo's Game & Watch. The minigames will feature characters like Sora and Mickey Mouse, and they'll also be playable in the mobile game Kingdom Hearts Union x[Cross].
‘Chrono Trigger’ PC update will give you the SNES graphics you wanted
A future update for the PC version of Chrono Trigger will add an option to switch to the original SNES version's graphics.
‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’ officially announced alongside teaser trailer
Square Enix has officially revealed Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The third game in the rebooted series arrives September 14.
The PC version of ‘Final Fantasy XV’ lets you play as Half-Life’s Gordon Freeman
If you buy Final Fantasy XV on Steam before May 1, Noctis can don Gordon Freeman's iconic suit from the Half-Life series.
‘Tomb Raider’ Barbie? Mattel’s famed doll gets makeover as adventurer Lara Croft
Mattel has announced a Barbie doll based on the upcoming film Tomb Raider. The doll is modeled after actress Alicia Vikander.
‘Fear Effect Sedna’ relaunches series March 6, ending an extremely long hiatus
Fear Effect Sedna, a new sequel to the 1999 PlayStation classic, launches March 6 on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
‘Dissidia Final Fantasy NT’ review
Square Enix and Team Ninja’s Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is a game meant to please longtime fans, but its systems and lore are too obtuse for most players.
‘Final Fantasy XV’ gets ‘Royal Edition’ complete with first-person mode
Final Fantasy XV - Royal Edition bundles the original game with its expansions and all-new content. It's out on March 6.
Square Enix CEO: We won’t put microtransactions in our console games
In contrast to its publishing peers, Square Enix doesn't believe microtransactions have a place in console games.
Lara Croft raids again in newly announced Tomb Raider game
Fans of Lara Croft's adventures have something to look forward to with official confirmation that a new Tomb Raider game is in the works.
Save a horse, ride a Chocobo in new ‘Assassin’s Creed Origins’ update
Final Fantasy XV received Assassin's Creed Origins content earlier this year, and now it appears the favor will be returned in a new quest.
Ashly Burch, Hannah Telle return to ‘Life Is Strange: Before the Storm’
Voice actor Ashly Burch will return to her role as Chloe in Life Is Strange for the Before the Storm bonus episode "Farewell."
Swap between characters in ‘Final Fantasy XV’ with a new update in December
An upcoming update will bring a new character swap feature to Final Fantasy XV. Players switch between Noctis, Ignis, Gladio, and Prompto.
‘Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV’ review
In our ‘Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV’ review, Square Enix brings Final Fantasy, fishing, and VR together to make one of the most solid and complete-feeling PSVR games to date.
Square Enix CEO has high hopes for Hitman despite parting ways with creator
Square Enix recently parted ways with the Hitman series and studio IO Interactive, but the company's CEO still thinks the series can live on.
Square Enix begins hiring for work on Nier, but is it a new game?
Publisher Square Enix has begun hiring for work on something Nier-related, with director Yoko Taro already on board.
Remastered ‘Secret of Mana’ coming to PS4, Vita, and PC in February 2018
RPG fans have reason to celebrate as a newly remastered Secret of Mana will be released for Playstation PS4, Vita, and PC in February 2018.
Update: ‘Final Fantasy XV’ director says PC version won’t have a 170GB footprint
Square Enix has issued system requirements for the PC version of Final Fantasy XV, though claims of 170GB install size have been refuted.
Upcoming ‘Final Fantasy XV’ expansion ‘Comrades’ sounds like an MMO-lite
Square Enix revealed the first details about Comrades, the multiplayer expansion for Final Fantasy XV, including an upcoming beta.
Actors discuss Chloe Price's mental state in 'Life is Strange: Before the Storm'
Voice actors Ashly Burch and Rhianna DeVries discussed character Chloe Price in the new game Life is Strange: Before the Storm.
AMD's new AMD4U program offers up free software for skipping Intel CPUs
AMD has introduced its new AMD4U program that offers free software from Square Enix and Adobe for buyers of AMD-based systems.
Death abounds in ‘Final Fantasy XV Episode Ignis,’ launching in December
Final Fantasy XV has another episode coming just around the corner, called Ignis. It's set to launch in December this year.
‘Hitman’ lives on amid Square Enix split, first episode available for free
Developer IO Interactive has regained its independence after a management buyout with Square Enix and has retained the rights to Hitman.
‘Dissidia Final Fantasy NT’ brings chaotic fights to PlayStation 4 in 2018
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT first appeared in Japanese arcades in 2015. The console port is said to have a new story mode.
Square Enix and People Can Fly, maker of 'Bulletstorm,' partner for new game
Bulletstorm developer People Can Fly has partnered with Square Enix for the development of an unannounced game.
‘I Am Setsuna’ creators modify battle system for new RPG ‘Lost Sphear’
Tokyo RPG Factory's Lost Sphear maintains the art style of the charming I Am Setsuna while modifying the battle system.
Square Enix could sell Hitman franchise along with IO Interactive
The Hitman franchise might be sold by publisher Square Enix alongside longtime series developer IO Interactive.
Development of 'Final Fantasy VII' remake shifts to Square Enix; game could be three years away
Square Enix has shifted the development of its Final Fantasy VII remake to an in-house team. The game could be three years away.
Square Enix could shutter IO Interactive, future of Hitman franchise in doubt
Square Enix has announced plans to sell or shutter Hitman developer IO Interactive as it looks to focus on other major franchises.
Square Enix details first DLC package for 'Nier: Automata'
Square Enix has detailed the first package of downloadable content set to be released in support of Nier: Automata.
Secret of Mana series collection coming to Nintendo Switch in Japan
Square Enix bundles the Super NES hit Secret of Mana alongside its predecessor and sequel as part of the upcoming Seiken Densetsu Collection.