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Original Final Fantasy now available on Android

Eric Abent, Jul 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

The game that made Squaresoft (remember back when it was called Squaresoft?) a famous name with gamers is getting a new re-release today. The first Final Fantasy has arrived on the Google Play Store, giving players young and old the perfect opportunity to travel into the past and see where it all began. The game itself is compatible with Android 2.1 and up, so this will work on a pretty wide range of Android devices, and it even comes with a fresh coat of paint too. Read The Full Story

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn revealed

Mark Raby, Jul 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

After failing to find success in the massively multiplayer online game Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix is now preparing to launch a sequel that addresses gamer complaints and hopes to make a much bigger splash in the admittedly competitive MMO community. While Final Fantasy has always been one of the great RPG franchsies, its attempts to bring the world of moogles and phoenix downs to the online world haven't risen to the same level. Read The Full Story

Square Enix: Sony and Microsoft making a ‘big mistake’ by sticking with current gen

Eric Abent, Jul 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

For the moment, Sony and Microsoft seem content to stick with the current generation of consoles instead of rushing the next generation to market. Some players love the idea of a longer console generation and some don't, but lately we've been seeing publishers and developers join the call for a new line of consoles. Square Enix is the latest publisher to do so, saying today that Sony and Microsoft are making a "big mistake" by trying to extend the life of current generation machines. Read The Full Story

Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts 3D pre-order bonus revealed

Mark Raby, May 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

It certainly seems like augmented reality is becoming a bigger and bigger trend for handheld game consoles these days. After games like Kid Icarus Uprising has sparked an interest in the nascent technology, Square Enix has decided to incorporate it in its latest 3DS title, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. It will use the 3DS's camera to allow players to scan in special cards and unlock features within the game. Read The Full Story

Square Enix Dragon Quest to go online in August

Mark Raby, Apr 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

One of Square Enix's longest-running and most heralded game franchises - and thus one of the most heralded franchises in all of video games - is about to take a step into uncharted territory. Dragon Quest will go all out in a massively multiplayer online game set to make its debut in Japan in just a few months. It's believed that at least some version of the game will make its way to the US, but the question is when that will happen. Read The Full Story

Square Enix producer confirms Final Fantasy X re-release is not a remake

Mark Raby, Feb 6th 2012 Discuss [9]

Final Fantasy X is regarded as one of the most pivotal entries in the storied Final Fantasy franchise, and it will be making a return on the PS3 and the PlayStation Vita in a graphically enhanced, HD re-release. Until now, though, there remained some confusion on whether or not it might be a remake with new or expanded content. Read The Full Story