Fans of the single-player Final Fantasy games have been waiting since 2010 for a new numbered title in the venerable series. In fact, given the mixed fan reaction to Final Fantasy XIII, some fans have been waiting even longer for…
Let’s Take A Look At Drakengard 3’s Character Designs
JRPG character design is either the best in the industry or the absolute worst depending on who you ask. Personally, I fall into the former and many others do as well. For those who prefer the Japanese aesthetic, you might…
‘Murdered: Soul Suspect’ Coming June 3
Square Enix today announced that Murdered: Soul Suspect will be launching in the U.S. on June 3, 2014. The game was announced for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One less than one month ago and will cost $60 for those platforms.…
Drakengard 3 Wants You To Know Its Mature
Square Enix pretty much surprised everyone when it announced that it would be localizing Drakengard 3. The series hasn’t exactly been that popular in the U.S., and its spinoff – NieR – is polarizing to say the least. The true…
‘Deus Ex: The Fall’ is Coming to PC
Square Enix today announced that Deus Ex: The Fall will be coming to PC on March 25. The game will be available through Steam on that date and will cost only $10. The Fall is an ambitious first-person action game…
‘Thief’ Story Previewed in New Trailer
It’s been almost two years since the first small teaser for Thief leaked onto the web. Now the game is just days away from release and will kick off one of the most hyped video game release periods in recent…
Here’s What’s New In Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD
Sony began the HD remaster trend with God of War Collection for PS3. At the time, it seemed developers were just content with upgrading the resolution of these older games and leaving it at that. Square Enix has proven it…
Long ‘Thief’ Gameplay Look Released
It turns out that Thief, the new franchise reboot from Square Enix, actually is trying to be exactly what everyone might want it to be. For casual gamers and new fans of the series, the game will have checkpoints, combat,…
Turn-Based ‘Hitman’ Mobile Game Announced
2012’s Hitman: Absolution was relatively well-received by critics, yet still didn’t live up to Square Enix’s sales expectations. Especially considering the huge marketing push the publisher made for the game. Now Square Enix is giving Hitman the same treatment so…
Final Fantasy XIV PS4 Beta Starts February 22
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn may be the greatest comeback in gaming history thanks to Square Enix admitting the original game was an absolute mess and rebuilding it from the ground up. The result was an MMO that celebrates…
Here’s A Closer Look At Bravely Default’s Collector’s Edition
Nintendo has traditionally been a rather conservative company when it comes to collector’s editions. They would release the game and that’s all we ever got. That has started to change in recent years with the release of Collector’s Editions for…
‘Murdered: Soul Suspect’ Coming to PS4, Xbox One
One year ago, on the eve of the PlayStation 4 announcement, Square Enix revealed Murdered: Souls Suspect. The game’s first teaser trailer promised a type of supernatural detective work that hasn’t yet been seen in video games. Since that time,…
‘Thief’ Stealth, Combat Previewed in New Trailer
The release of Square Enix’s Thief reboot is less than a month away. As a re-imagining of one of the most lauded PC game franchises in history, a lot is riding on the game attracting new fans while pleasing old…
Final Fantasy XIII Becomes An SNES RPG In Story Recap
Final Fantasy XIII has a confusing mess of a story. It’s sequel – Final Fantasy XIII-2 – didn’t make things better by introducing time travel into the mix. That’s why Square Enix felt it needed to remind everybody how things…
Kingdom Hearts III Gets A Sort Of New Trailer
At E3 2013, Square Enix finally gave Kingdom Hearts fans what they really wanted after years of spin-offs – Kingdom Hearts III. While the announcement was little more than a prerendered trailer, it set off a wave of excitement that’s…
Here’s What Comes In The Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Collector’s Edition
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster will be making its North American debut in March. Until then, you’re going to have to decide which version of the game you want. Square Enix is making it harder for fans by offering two…
‘Final Fantasy XIV’ Coming to PS4 in April
Since relaunching in 2013 as Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, Final Fantasy XIV has enjoyed moderate MMO success on PC and PlayStation 3. Now publisher Square Enix is bringing its re-tooled MMO to Sony’s latest console. Square Enix today…
Thief Can Be As Difficult As You Want It To Be
When the Thief reboot was announced in 2012, many fans of the franchise were concerned. They felt that a modern take on the franchise would do away with many of the gameplay elements that made the original games so challenging…
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Revamps Its Battle System
Most Final Fantasy fans can agree that Final Fantasy XIII didn’t have the best battle system. The turn-based/real-time ATB battle system lacked much of the depth seen in previous games, and it was at times a little unwieldy. That all…
Here’s A Look At The Story Of Bravely Default
Almost every RPG in the 80s and early 90s started with four young warriors banding together to defend the world from evil. While there have been some alterations to this basic setup, the classic JRPG story still borrows heavily from…