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News New Final Fantasy VII Remake Key Art Is Particularly Stunning
Group photo
To think we would be playing Final Fantasy VII Remake in less than a month's time if it hadn't been the subject of a delay. We've just about managed to get over the unfortunate pushback to April, and this new piece of key art has us feeling all nostalgic in the process. We've got the iconic Cloud Strife aboard his motorbike taking...
News Kingdom Hearts All-in-One Package Is a Big Headache in One Box
Sora mad
How much Kingdom Hearts can you handle? How about all the Kingdom Hearts in one big, bumper edition box for the PlayStation 4? Square Enix would do well to bundle some paracetamol with this beefy compilation. Here’s what you get for $49.99, per the press release: Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories Kingdom...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Remains a Timed PS4 Exclusive for 1 Year Despite Delay
Until April 2021
As we suggested following Final Fantasy VII Remake's delay, the change in release date won't have an impact on how long the game remains a PlayStation 4 exclusive. Previously, the box art for the upcoming RPG confirmed that it'll be a timed exclusive for one year -- and that hasn't changed since the game was delayed from March to...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Trailer Shows New Theme Song, Honey Bee Inn, Red XIII, More
"Perfection"
Square Enix has just released a brand new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake, and it shows off a whole bunch of new bits and pieces. Titled the Theme Song trailer, the game's new main track plays in the background as we watch three minutes of new footage from the hotly anticipated remake. We see Cloud's crossdressing scene at the...
We definitely asked for this
We’re listing the ten best Soundtracks of the Decade. These are the ten PlayStation scores released over the past decade that we believe left the biggest impression on our sonic palettes. Whether it’s Journey's Grammy nominated masterpiece or Destiny’s 8 movement symphony, these are the soundtracks that hit the...
Review Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind - Grandiose DLC for Hardcore Fans, and That's About It
Kingdom Hearts III.1
If there was ever a piece of media so utterly devoted to confusing its dedicated fan base and actively pushing away those who didn’t choose to invest their time in playing nine previous instalments, it's Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind. The base game's one and only piece of major DLC is probably the least accessible expansion of...
News Don't Get Your Hopes Up, Kingdom Hearts Game 'Coming Surprisingly Soon' Is for Mobile
What a buzzkill
Project Xehanort is the next spin-off game in the Kingdom Hearts franchise and you won't be able to play it on either your PlayStation 4 or even the upcoming PlayStation 5. After revealing yesterday that it has multiple projects in the works, Square Enix has pretty much killed off all hype by announcing that the Kingdom Hearts game...
News Multiple Kingdom Hearts Games Now in Development, One 'Coming Surprisingly Soon'
This train doesn't stop
If you thought last year's Kingdom Hearts III and tomorrow's Re Mind DLC would put a stop to all things Kingdom Hearts then boy do you need to reconsider things. This train is set to keep on trucking as director Tetsuya Nomura has now confirmed that multiple new entries in the franchise are now in development. The legendary...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Delayed to 10th April
The reunion can wait
Uh oh, here come the delays. We've been saying for months that early 2020 is stacked and that things really kick off with Final Fantasy VII Remake on the 3rd March -- except the arrival of Cloud and the gang has now been pushed back over a month. Yep, Square Enix has confirmed that the game's release date is now set for the...
News Square Enix Delays Marvel's Avengers to September 2020
Just before the PS5
It's a double whammy of delays all of a sudden -- Japanese publisher Square Enix has announced that it is delaying Marvel's Avengers to September 2020 on PlayStation 4 along with pushing back Final Fantasy VII Remake by a month. The Crystal Dynamics developed title will now release on 4th September, assumedly just a few months...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo Release Date Is Still an Unknown Quantity
Gamespot retracts statement
Update: It looks like this was a goof-up from Gamespot, as the 3rd March 2019 release for Final Fantasy VII Remake's demo has now been pulled. The article now simply states that the demo's launch date is unknown -- the error marked down as an "incorrect assumption" by one of the site's editors. Therefore, the search for a...
Save the planet
Update: Even the file size for the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo has leaked, and guess what? It's pretty darn big. If you haven't already heard, people managed to pull the demo from Sony's servers over the holidays. Some of them even managed to install and run the demo on their PS4. As such, we now know that the demo weighs in at a...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo Leak Spreads Major Spoilers Across the Internet
To the bunker
Final Fantasy VII Remake isn't due to release for another three months, but it might already be time to go on a social media blackout. The currently unreleased PlayStation 4 demo for the game has been datamined, serving up big spoilers along the way. We're not going to detail what has been uncovered in this article, although this...
News That Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo Is Definitely Happening as Full Intro Leaks Online
There it is
Last week, the PlayStation Store listing for a supposed Final Fantasy VII Remake demo was discovered. The leak looked legit and with the full game due out in just a few months, the sudden appearance of a demo made total sense. But if, for some reason, that leak wasn't enough to convince you that a demo is definitely coming, this brand...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo Leaks Via PlayStation Store Listing
Lucky VII
Final Fantasy VII: Remake is going to get a playable demo on PlayStation 4. How do we know this? Well, the PlayStation Store art for the demo has been leaked via Gamestat -- a site which tracks product listings that are added to Sony's storefront. Square Enix has yet to officially announce this demo, but it's quite clearly happening...
News Final Fantasy VII on PS4 Just Got Its Most Important Patch Four Years After Launch
It's been 84 years
This is a bit weird. We're here to tell you about a PlayStation 4 patch for Final Fantasy VII, but it's not for the version still a couple of months away from launch. Yes, that's right, the PS4 port of the original Final Fantasy VII which Square Enix trolled the world over with four years ago just received what is probably its...
Soapbox Despite Being a Good Game, Life Is Strange 2 Wasn't Worth the Wait
Liam got tired of waiting
When it comes to episodic content, Hitman and Life Is Strange 2 are at complete polar opposites of one another. The 2016 reboot of Agent 47's stealthy escapades was lauded for its approach to content rollout -- giving players a new map, set of scenarios, and tons of challenges every two or so months to experiment with. It...
News NieR Trademark Suggests a Remaster of the Original Could Be Incoming
It's nierby
Before 2B and 9S, there was NieR. Ever since NieR: Automata truly put the Drakengard franchise on the map, a bit of a cult following has started to develop around its predecessor. It supposedly wasn't that good of a game at the time, garnering a rating of 68 on Metacritic, but we have heard some rather fascinating things about the game...
Gallery New Final Fantasy VII Remake Screenshots Show Sephiroth, Shinra, and Much More
Famitsu shares a bunch of new images
The year is drawing to a close, so we'll soon be able to say Final Fantasy VII Remake comes out this year. It's an exciting time indeed, and not helping matters is the steady feed of trailers and screenshots building up that hype. Japanese gaming mag Famitsu has just unveiled a big batch of new images from the...
News Cloud Cuts a Path in New Final Fantasy VII Remake Trailer
Buster'd
Final Fantasy VII Remake got a new trailer at The Game Awards 2019. It's not especially long, and it reuses some footage, but it puts the one and only Cloud Strife in the spotlight. We get to hear fresh dialogue, and there are a handful of cool cutscenes. All in all, it's a pretty good trailer, and should help get you hyped for the...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Trailer Confirmed for Tonight's Game Awards
Cloud is the focus
Geoff Keighley is bringing out the big guns tonight at The Game Awards because, alongside Ghost of Tsushima, Square Enix has confirmed that a new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake will debut at the show. Focusing on main protagonist Cloud Strife, it'll tell his story to the world. The Japanese publisher revealed the news on
News Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition Delayed to Summer 2020
Cross-save functionality included
The very beginning of 2020 was already looking rather barren for video game releases, but Square Enix has gone and made the situation that little bit worse by delaying one of the few PlayStation 4 releases originally planned for January. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition has been pushed back from...
News Babylon's Fall Looks Like Another Amazing Platinum Action Game in First Gameplay Trailer
Unsheathed
Babylon's Fall, an action title from the specialists at Platinum Games, was first announced back at E3 2018, and we've heard very little about the project since -- until now, that is. The title received a gameplay trailer during Sony's latest State of Play broadcast, and it looks pretty darn promising. It clearly boasts the developer's...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Is a PlayStation Exclusive Until March 2021, According to Box Art
New label spills the beans
Final Fantasy VII Remake has never been locked down as a full PlayStation exclusive. The official wording from both Sony and Square Enix has been that it's "coming first" to PlayStation 4, so it's always been assumed that it'll make its way to other platforms eventually. In other words, it's a timed exclusive. Anyway,...
News NieR's 10th Anniversary Website Sets Tongues Wagging
So NieR, so far
NieR: Automata was one heckuva ride, wasn’t it? The zany Platinum Games developed action RPG really captured the imagination, with its bizarre gameplay twists and stunning audiovisual presentation. There’s always been hope that publisher Square Enix would commission a third title in the series – especially after stronger than...
News Dragon Quest Heroes 3 Has Been Discussed Internally, But Nothing's Been Finalised
Sounds like a tough sequel
Dragon Quest Heroes II was probably one of the most overlooked games of 2017. The hack and slash sequel had a solid combat system, an enjoyable story, and plenty of cool characters, but it just didn't seem to get the attention that it deserved. It was also a real improvement over the original, boasting a much better...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake 2 Is Now in Active Development
Until next time
We've known for a long, long time now that the Final Fantasy VII Remake launching March 2020 isn't the entire game -- rather the first third or so taking place in Midgar. It's a hugely expanded version of the city, but we've been wondering when we'll start to hear of what's to come beyond those boundaries. It's probably still going...
Gallery New Final Fantasy VII Remake Screenshots Show Combat, Menus, Chocobos, and More
Buster groove
Who wants to see more of Final Fantasy VII Remake, then? Square Enix has just released a bunch of new screenshots from the highly anticipated title, showcasing combat, environments, equipment menus, minigames, and much more. The game is still looking very, very promising. You can find all of the new images below. Characters...
News Square Enix Hoping to Bring Final Fantasy XIV Online to PS5
Bring those characters over
Update: Square Enix has reached out to us to clarify the comments of director Naoki Yoshida: "While not a confirmation, Yoshida-san expressed a hope that Final Fantasy XIV Online may one day appear on the next generation of Sony console." Original Article: Final Fantasy XIV Online was always going to be playable on...
News Remember Babylon's Fall? We Don't Either, But We're Getting More Info Before 2019 Ends
Platinum Games confirms
Hey, remember Babylon's Fall? What do you mean, "no"? Who could forget its dramatic unveiling at... Er... E3 2018, apparently. It got a brief and entirely forgettable trailer at Square Enix's showcase, but to be fair, it is being developed by Platinum Games, so we do have some hope for this one despite all the snark...
News Square Enix Planning Next-Generation Action Game Experience
A cut above
Looks like Square Enix has received its PlayStation 5 devkits, as the company’s First Development Division is currently busy beavering away on a new intellectual property for console. The studio – which is also behind the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake – claims that it’s working with an “international team of creators” to...
News Even Final Fantasy VII Remake Is Getting Spooky on Halloween
Boo
Tying nicely into the fact that it's Halloween today, Square Enix has released a new screenshot from Final Fantasy VII Remake. It features the 'Ghost' enemy that haunts the Train Graveyard in the original game. It's safe to say that these creepy creatures look better than ever in the upcoming remake. Final Fantasy VII has loads of weird...
News Marvel's Avengers Splits Its Campaign Between Hero and Warzone Missions
Single player and co-op options
In case you don't already know, Marvel's Avengers is basically going to be Crystal Dynamics' superhero take on Destiny. It's a loot-based Game as a Service in every way, and its latest trailer only served to back that up further. Gear scores are aplenty and cosmetic skins are all over the place, but at least the...
News Marvel's Avengers Trailer Finally Shows Us What the Game Is About with Loot and Gearscores
There it is
Square Enix has released a brand new trailer for Marvel's Avengers, and it gives us a much better idea of what the game's all about. As has been hinted numerous times since the game's confusing reveal back at E3, this is basically going to be Destiny with superheroes. You take your favourite Avenger out on missions launched through a...
Hands On Final Fantasy VII Remake Will Live Up to RPG's Legendary Legacy
What's old is new again
Final Fantasy VII Remake is oh-so anime but oh-so good. If you’re like this particular author, you’ll cringe at physics-defying hairstyles and exaggerated American accents, but protagonist Cloud Strife’s oft-requested return is shaping up to be a sublime role-playing game – even if the jury’s still out on how its...
Hands On Marvel's Avengers on PS4 Assembles One Helluva Set-Piece Opening
A real Marvel
Marvel’s Avengers has come under intense scrutiny since its official unveiling at E3 2019 – strange, considering the Crystal Dynamics developed superhero smash opens in the most eye-popping manner imaginable. Perhaps it’s merely a case of all the criticism leading to lowered expectations, but we came away from a 25 minute hands...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider Bundles All DLC Together in Definitive Edition, Out Next Month
No price given
Shadow of the Tomb Raider more or less came and went upon its PlayStation 4 release last September, but we've heard that the DLC released for it post-launch actually ended up being pretty good. Starting next month, you'll be able to purchase that base game and all additional content in one transaction as the Definitive Edition bundles...
News Marvel's Avengers Campaign Takes Roughly 12 Hours to Beat
30 hours if you do everything
Coverage of Marvel's Avengers is coming thick and fast out of New York Comic Con. As well as the reveal of Kamala Khan as a playable character, we now know how long the game's campaign will be if you focus on the core story. Speaking with
News Marvel's Avengers Adds Sixth Playable Hero, Kamala Khan
Elastic action
Marvel’s Avengers has taken a bit of a battering since being formally unveiled at E3 2019, but the project has started to look a lot more interesting in recent months. Case in point: this Kamala Khan unveiling is pretty neat, as Ms Marvel has been officially confirmed as the release’s sixth playable character. For those out of the...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake's Re-Recorded Battle Music Is Godlike
Gameplay's not bad either
Square Enix first showcased this boss battle gameplay from Final Fantasy VII Remake at Tokyo Game Show 2019, but that footage had Japanese commentary over the top of it. Now, the publisher has uploaded a clean version of the fight, and while the gameplay still looks fantastic, it's the music that's really the star of the...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Gets So Many New Screenshots
Final fantastic
Jeez, where do we even start? Square Enix has swamped us with Final Fantasy VII Remake screenshots, showing off characters, locations, battles, menus, and more. Naturally, being the nice guys that we are, we've included all of them here in this very article. You can enlarge the images by clicking on them. You know, the more we...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 Box Art Revealed
Also a remake
Square Enix has revealed the Western box art for Final Fantasy VII Remake, and it's rather good looking. Perhaps as you'd expect, it features Cloud, buster sword on back, staring up at Shinra's headquarters. Those of you with a sharp memory have probably already realised that it's a remake of the original Final Fantasy VII...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Presentation Has Loads of New, Uncut Gameplay
Boss battles and squats
Square Enix's full Final Fantasy VII Remake presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2019 has been archived on YouTube -- and it features several chunks of brand new, uncut gameplay. If you've been dying to see the title in full flow, we'd highly recommend watching this one. The bombing run mission that takes place at the beginning...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Has a Classic Turn-Based Option for Purists, Sort Of
A case of waiting around
If your excitement for Final Fantasy VII Remake was soured when it was announced that the combat would be real-time rather than turn-based, then you may be in luck. Square Enix announced at a TGS 2019 panel that alongside the standard battle system, a Classic Mode would be available for players who prefer the menu-based...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Continues to Look Incredibly Promising in Hype New Trailer
Midgar's calling
Square Enix has dropped a brand new Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer, and boy is this game looking promising. The trailer features a number of new scenes, with Cloud and the gang continuing their adventure through Midgar. It also gives us our first look at the Turks, who are looking better than ever. Oh, and that part with Don...
News Romancing SaGa 3 Brings a New Generation to PS4 and Vita This November
The saga continues
First announced back at E3, Romancing SaGa 3 now has a PlayStation 4 and PS Vita release date. The old school Japanese role-playing title is considered by some to be the best entry in Square Enix's often maligned series -- but it was never brought West. Originally released over two decades ago in Japan, its sweeping narrative --...
News Star Ocean: First Departure R Arrives on PS4 This December
Lift off
Star Ocean: First Departure R has a release date on PlayStation 4. This is a remaster of the PSP remake of the first Star Ocean, and it comes equipped with crisper visuals, newly recorded voice work, rebalanced difficulty, and an all new "speed mode". Here's a more in-depth breakdown of the remaster's new features, taken from the press...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake to Receive Brand New Trailer at TGS 2019
Head in the Clouds
Next year is loaded with hugely anticipated PlayStation 4 games, but few are as meaningful as Final Fantasy VII Remake. The unforgettable PSone megahit is famously being rebuilt from the ground-up for Sony’s current console, and while we haven’t seen a fat lot of Cloud Strife and crew since E3 2019, publisher Square Enix has...
News Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind Trailer Brings Back Data Battles and Dark Forms
Still no release date though
Despite the lack of a solid release date, Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind is supposedly almost upon is. It's set to release between now and 2020, and the DLC's latest trailer has us hyped up all over again. The base game is one of the year's very best titles, and it looks like 2019 will go out with a Sora-shaped bang whenever...
News Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Finally Gets a Release Date, But It's 2020
Your village will have to wait
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition was first announced at last year's Tokyo Game Show, alongside a vague 2019 release date. And aside from a brief appearance at E3 a couple of months back, we've seen very little of the remaster, to the point where we were wondering whether it would soon be shadow...
