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Live Watch Square Enix Presents Day One Right Here
Final Fantasy XV! Dragon Quest Builders! Tomb Raider!
All through E3 2016, Square Enix Presents will be showcasing titles from the publisher's catalogue. We've opened live chat so you can sit back and enjoy today's event with the rest of the Push Square community. The stream gets underway at 11:45AM PDT (19:45PM BST)...
E3 2016 Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV Looks Seriously Impressive
Phwoar
Square Enix has always loved its CG, but we'd argue that this is the best looking CG production that the company's ever been involved with. Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV ties directly into Final Fantasy XV, telling the story of an elite group of soldiers fighting to defend their kingdom from an invading empire while Noctis is off driving...
E3 2016 NieR: Automata Looks Stupidly Slick in New PS4 Gameplay Trailer
Take those bandages off your eyes
Phwoar, as far as action games go, NieR: Automata is looking super slick. Square Enix has brought an attractive gameplay trailer to E3 2016, which showcases combat, boss fights, and some brand new environments. In short, it looks really promising. Of course, with Platinum at the helm, you've got every reason to...
E3 2016 Final Fantasy XV Is Firing onto PlayStation VR
Kind of
We're going to be honest: we don't really know what this is all about, but we're going to try and explain it to you anyway, so don't be too judgemental. Right, so Final Fantasy XV is launching on PlayStation 4 on the 30th September - we've known that for a while - and it's got a reasonably cool E3 2016 gameplay trailer which we've embedded,...
Live Watch Final Fantasy XV's E3 2016 Active Time Report Right Here
Active time battle
Not had enough E3 2016 excitement for one day? There's still the Final Fantasy XV Active Time Report stream to go. The action all kicks off at 20:00PM PDT (04:00AM BST), so join us live to see what Square Enix has got in store. We're leaving the live chat open for those of you who wish to talk about what's on the stream...
E3 2016 Final Fantasy XV Looks Really, Really Rough in Awkward New Gameplay Demo
Noct good
As predicted, Final Fantasy XV turned up at Microsoft's E3 2016 press conference - but we're not convinced that it was a good idea to come along at all. The brief boss fight that Square Enix brought to the show looked completely unfinished, disastrously awkward, and not at all fun to play. For months now, people have been questioning the...
E3 2016 Final Fantasy XV Will Apparently Appear at Microsoft's Press Conference
Noct like this
For obvious reasons, we won't be covering Microsoft's imminent E3 2016 press conference, but it's worth pointing out that Final Fantasy XV will apparently be there. If you've been keeping up over the past couple of days, you'll know that the American company's presser has been leaking like crazy, so this rumour at least seems...
E3 2016 Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV Has Some Ridiculous CG
Also coming to some cinemas
Want to see a bit more of upcoming movie tie-in Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV? You're in luck if so, because IGN's got its hands on a new behind-the-scenes video that shows off some new footage - and, quite frankly, it looks ridiculous. Of course, we already knew that the project looked gorgeous - this is Square Enix and...
E3 2016 Hitman PS4's Getting a Bonus Episode This Summer
Natural born assassin
Are you loving Hitman on the PlayStation 4? You may be excited to learn that IO Interactive will release a Summer Bonus Episode on 19th July, in between the recently released Episode 3 and upcoming Episode 4. While this extra will not include any new locations, it will boast two new missions, set in the Sapienza and Marrakesh...
News Europe Will Have to Stay Up Real Late to Catch Final Fantasy XV's Next Livestream
Come on, Noct
Gosh darn it, Square Enix. We'll already be staying up late on Monday night (technically Tuesday morning) in order to watch Sony's E3 2016 press conference, and now, thanks to your crazy schedules, it sounds like we may have to miss out on sleep altogether. The Japanese publisher has revealed that Final Fantasy XV's next Active Time...
News Explore Your Options in 18 Minutes of New Deus Ex: Mankind Divided PS4 Gameplay
You asked for this
Missed the earlier Deus Ex: Mankind Divided livestream? Then you've come to the right place. The stream showcased around 18 minutes of new PlayStation 4 gameplay, detailing how main character Adam Jensen can tackle his objectives in different ways depending on your play style. All in all, it looks pretty good, even if the demo...
Live Big Announcements Are Set for This Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Stream
Expect plenty of new gameplay, too
There's less than a week until E3 2016, so of course publishers are going crazy with livestreams and other such nonsense. Square Enix wants in on pre-show action, it seems, as it has a Deus Ex: Mankind Divided stream set to go live at 16:30PM BST. So, what will we be watching? According to the press release, you...
News Your Keyblade Will Unlock Kingdom Hearts III Info This Winter
Three's a charm
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue may have a December release date attached, but where the Mickey Mouse is Kingdom Hearts III? The game was announced what feels like an absolute eternity ago, but while we've seen some small snippets of gameplay, it's mostly remained locked up in Disn
News Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 PS4 Trailer Confirms December Release
Oh Mickey, you're so fine
The elaborately named Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue will launch worldwide in December, exclusively on the PlayStation 4. Square Enix confirmed the date as part of a new trailer, while also stating that the compilation – which includes a remastered version of Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance – will be...
News World of Final Fantasy Will Last You Over 100 Hours
It also sounds very accessible
The more that we hear about World of Final Fantasy, the more intrigued we become. The colourful role-playing game just got North American and European release dates, and now a bunch of details have been revealed via an interview with director Hiroki Chiba and art director Yasuhisa Izumisawa in the latest issue of...
News PS4 Remaster Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 to Get New Trailer Tomorrow
Sora saw it coming
Square Enix is going insane at the moment, dropping trailers, release dates, and announcements like it's in a rush. And there'll be no let up tomorrow, as it's teased a new Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue trailer. The promo will go live tomorrow at 21:00PM Japan time, and promises to include new material. For those...
News Cutesy PS4, Vita Spin-Off World of Final Fantasy Stacks Up in October
Cloud nine
The deluge of Final Fantasy games continues, as Square Enix has attached a release date to chibi spin-off World of Final Fantasy ahead of E3 2016. The game – which is set to release on the PlayStation 4 and Vita – will bring a bit of colour to your PlayStation platform of choice from 25th October in North America and 28th October in...
News Final Fantasy XII Will Look and Sound Better Than Ever Before on PS4
The Zodiac Age awaits
In case you missed the news, Final Fantasy XII is being remastered exclusively for the PlayStation 4 – and publisher Square Enix has since added that Vaan's very punchable face will be making its way West in 2017. That's right, The Zodiac Age will be released next year in Europe and North America, as well as its native Japan...
News Final Fantasy XII Remaster Announced for PS4
More final a fantasy than before
Often featured in "Best Final Fantasy Games" listicles across the Internet, Square Enix has just unveiled a brand new version of the ten-year-old Final Fantasy XII, which heading to the PlayStation 4 in 2017. The announcement arrived in the form of a short teaser on the publisher's YouTube channel, which features a...
Review Hitman: Episode 3 - Marrakesh (PS4)
Don't Morocco the boat
The beauty, complexity, and atmospheric brilliance of Sapienza was always going to be a tough act to follow for IO Interactive, but the bustling Moroccan city of Marrakesh provides ample room for innovation in this month's new episode of Hitman. With crowded markets, labyrinthine streets, and plenty of interiors to explore,...
News Chrono Trigger Director Mentions Remake, JRPG Fans Go Nuts
Don't tease us like this
Widely regarded as one of the best, and perhaps most influential Japanese role-playing games of all time, Chrono Trigger lives on in the hearts of many, even two decades after its original release on the SNES. The time-travelling adventure was ported to the PSone around the beginning of the century. Much like Final Fantasy...
News Get Combo Ready with 20 Minutes of English Star Ocean 5 PS4 Gameplay
Gotta have faithlessness
Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness has been holding the attention of Japanese role-playing game fans for quite some time now, and we don't have long to go before it's finally released here in the West. As such, you can bet that Square Enix will soon be kicking its marketing machine into gear as we get closer and...
News Just Cause 3's Second DLC Will Mech a Mess on PS4
Rico machina
Just Cause 3 [Remember that game? – Ed] is getting mech DLC for reasons that can probably be surmised as: a bunch of Swedish people thought that it was a cool idea. Part of the obnoxiously named Air, Land, and Sea season pass, subscribers will get access from 3rd June, while peasants will have to wait until 10th June to cough up their...
News Chocobos Look Like a Lot of Fun in Final Fantasy XV
Kweh
Ah, the trusty Chocobo. A reliable ride, a fine ally to have in combat, and a creature that has its own theme music. These feathery friends have featured in many a Final Fantasy game, and, as we already know, they're back in Final Fantasy XV. They're also showcased in this short gameplay video that Square Enix's just released. In it, we get to...
News Rock Those Blocks, Dragon Quest Builders Is Heading West This Year on PS4, Vita
Building a bridge to your heart
Phew. For a minute there, we were beginning to doubt that Dragon Quest Builders would ever sail overseas, but Square Enix has delivered some good news. The clearly Minecraft-inspired role-playing release will be heading West later this year on both PlayStation 4 and PS Vita. We bet that you're relieved to hear that,...
News Augment Yourself with Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's Moody Live Action Trailer
I, robot
By this point most of you must be familiar with the core theme of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, right? Well, let's just say that if you haven't had your fill of questioning what it means to be human and asking whether we should fear people with mechanical arms that can transform into machine guns, then you've come to the right place. The...
News Hitman Episode 3: Marrakesh Comes to PS4 on 31st May
It's time to grab that fiber wire again
PlayStation 4 players can return to the world of Hitman next week after IO Interactive announced that the third episode will release on 31st May. This month's episode will take place in Marrakesh, and gives fans two targets to eliminate: private banker Claus Strandberg and army general Resa Zaydan. In true...
News Star Ocean 5 Skewers Two New PS4 Gameplay Trailers
One good, one not so good
Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness hits Western PlayStation 4s in just over a month from now, so you've got just enough time to clear out a chunk of your backlog before Square Enix's latest role-playing release strolls onto the scene. Naturally, this is a game that's going to take some investment to fully complete,...
News This I Am Setsuna Trailer Will Give JRPG Fans Shivers
Active time excellence
Did you grow up with PSone greats like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VII? Then upcoming old-school Japanese role-playing game I Am Setsuna should be right up your alley – it's clearly been heavily inspired by the 32-bit JRPGs of old. In fact, publisher Square Enix is not even shying away from it, describing the...
News Final Fantasy XV Director Had to Tell Development Team to 'Wake Up'
Tabata talks about "Final Fantasy disease"
Before Final Fantasy Versus XII was rebranded as Final Fantasy XV, current director Hajime Tabata was brought in as head of the project to get the game back on track following years of troubled development. Would Final Fantasy XV as we know it be releasing on the 30th September without him? Probably not...
News Square Enix Is Preparing More Final Fantasy XV Ultimate Collector's Edition Stock
Here we go again
In just a few day's time, Square Enix will once again be trying to meet demand for Final Fantasy XV's expensive Ultimate Collector's Edition. If you've been keeping up with this story, you'll know that previously, the publisher said that it was going to try its best to push out more units after the initial wave was snapped up within...
News Final Fantasy XV's Open World Is Mighty Impressive in New Trailer
Luxury luminous
Square Enix has released a brand new trailer for Final Fantasy XV which focusses on the game's open world and the environments that you can find within it. From sprawling countryside to bustling city streets, just about everything's on show in this latest video. As always, the role-playing release certainly looks the part, and we're...
News We're Still Not Sold on Final Fantasy XV's Battle System
Brand new "high level" gameplay emerges
It's safe to say that not everyone is entirely sold on Final Fantasy XV's battle system just yet - including ourselves - but the hope is that once you have access to various powerful spells and sword combos, combat will become increasingly enjoyable. Giving us a glimpse of what battles will be like at higher...
News Dragon Quest Heroes II's Opening Movie Is a Real Charmer
Heroic effort
If there's one thing that the Dragon Quest series has always had, it's bucketloads of charm - and there's plenty of that on show in Dragon Quest Heroes II's opening cutscene. Square Enix has put the movie online for us all to enjoy before the hack and slash title launches later this month in Japan, and we've embedded it below. The CG...
News Wait, People Thought Final Fantasy VII Remake and Kingdom Hearts III Were Releasing This Year?
Come on, guys
Tantrums have been had earlier today when Square Enix revealed its software lineup for the rest of 2016. Titles like World of Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy XV, and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided are all on track to launch later this year, but there was no mention of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Kingdom Hearts III, or NieR Automata, much to the...
News Want to Feel Old? Final Fantasy XV was Announced 10 Years Ago Yesterday
This is no fantasy
Ten years ago yesterday, on the 8th May 2006, Final Fantasy Versus XIII was announced for the PlayStation 3 at E3, and that's a difficult fact to wrap your head around. Versus XIII was officially transformed into Final Fantasy XV at E3 2013 - a whole seven years after its initial reveal. Let's just take a moment to let this sink...
News Here's a Long Look at Dragon Quest Heroes II's Open World on PS4
Over the hills and far away
Perhaps one of the biggest selling points of Dragon Quest Heroes II is that it's an open world adventure. While the first game certainly had big areas to explore, these locations served primarily as battlefields where you could grind for items and experience. However, in the upcoming sequel, you'll be able to trek across...
Review Hitman: Episode 2 - Sapienza (PS4)
Bellisimo
The quiet, picturesque Italian seafront town of Sapienza is a retiree's dream. Bathed in sun, the cobbled streets are full of cafés, trattorias, and street performers – not to mention the diamond blue sea, and the quaint old church that sits next to it. How strange, then, that for all its serenity, Sapienza works exceptionally well as...
News 6 Minute Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Trailer Shows Why It's One to Watch on PS4
Augment your eyes
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided has had our attention since it was announced, but its newest trailer is arguably the best we've seen from its marketing push. The six minute clip that we've embedded outlines the game's story, as ever-grizzled protagonist Adam Jensen natters on about robotic augmentations and the state of the world. It's...
Live Watch First English Gameplay of Great Looking PS4 JRPG I Am Setsuna Right Here
The stage is Setsuna
Starting at 18:00PM BST/10:00AM PST, Square Enix will be livestreaming gameplay from the English version of I Am Setsuna - a traditional role-playing release from the publisher's Tokyo RPG Factory studio. In short, the title sounds great, and the stream will probably be well worth a look if you're interested. Earlier today, it...
News PS4 JRPG I Am Setsuna Will Fill Your Summer with Sad Stories
Traditional JRPG gets Western release date
Intriguing Japanese role-playing game I Am Setsuna has been given a confirmed release date in Europe and North America - and the good news is that it's not too far off. The upcoming PlayStation 4 title is constantly compared to the likes of Chrono Trigger - arguably one of the best RPGs ever made - and...
News More Final Fantasy XV Ultimate Collector's Editions are Incoming, Says Square Enix
The cycle repeats
If you didn't manage to snap up your own Final Fantasy XV's Ultimate Collectors Edition, we've got some good news: Square Enix has announced that it'll be making more of them. The initial batch unsurprisingly sold out incredibly quickly, and it wasn't long before the unfulfilled items were popping up on eBay for crazy money.
News Don't Worry, You Didn't Miss Much in the Latest Final Fantasy XV Livestream
It'll have New Game+, though
Whoops. After promising to bring you lot the latest Final Fantasy XV livestream last week, we've ended up missing it completely. The newest Active Time Report - in which Square Enix shares details on its upcoming role-playing game - has already aired in Japan earlier today, which, to be fair, probably means that it would...
News Get a Much Better Look at Traditional PS4 JRPG I Am Setsuna Tomorrow
Livestream incoming
Certainly one of this year's most intriguing Japanese role-playing prospects, I Am Setsuna is an attempt from Square Enix to rekindle the more traditional aspects of the genre. The game was recently confirmed for a Western release at some point in 2016, and you can get a good eyeful of the English version tomorrow thanks to a...
News Star Ocean 5 Has Some Lush Looking Environments on PS4
Stop and admire the view
Environmental design is often an overlooked aspect of role-playing games. If a developer can craft a bunch of pretty and interesting locations, it can make an adventure through a fictional world far more memorable. Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness looks to seal the deal with these two new trailers, then, as the...
News PS4 Exclusive NieR Automata's Still Lookin' Nice
So NieR, so far
It's been a little while since we last heard anything about NieR Automata, the Platinum Games developed action spin on Square Enix's cult PlayStation 3 series. However, as part of an event in Tokyo today, a few new minutes of gameplay footage – as well as a trailer – were shown to an excitable crowd. It's looking a bit of...
News Final Fantasy XV's Dev Team Played a Lot of The Witcher 3 Last Year
And a lot of other Western RPGs
Final Fantasy XV's Hajime Tabata has had a lot to say about the game's development in the past, and in an interview with official Xbox YouTube channel Xbox On - yes, we know - the likeable director shares some interesting bits and pieces on various aspects of the upcoming release. One quote in particular caught our...
Poll Would You Like to See Final Fantasy IX Come to PS4?
Tantalising Tantalus
Arguably one of the best Final Fantasy titles ever released, Final Fantasy IX is now available on PC via Steam, and we're mature enough to admit that we're seething with jealousy. As such, we thought that we'd put our bitterness to good use and somehow transform the non-PlayStation news into this hastily scrawled article. Always...
News Fresh Final Fantasy XV Info Is Incoming
Next Active Time Report dated
Last week, we reported on a Japanese Final Fantasy XV livestream featuring director Hajime Tabata. That stream's now come and gone, and as it turns out, the big news from the broadcast is that the next Active Time Report has been given a date. We'd make a joke about announcements of announcements, but hey, we've got to...
News We're Not Entirely Sold on Star Ocean 5's English Dub
Real talk
Star Ocean fans will know all too well that the fourth game in the series was torn to bits for its now infamously annoying English voice work, so there's some pressure on Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness to get things right. The upcoming action role-playing game has thankfully sounded fine up until now, but a couple of new...
