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News Final Fantasy XV May Have Some Female Party Members After All
Or guest members, at least
Once again speaking to Famitsu, Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata has said that female characters could join the party as guests during the course of the game. These statements follow on from Tabata's comments just last week, when he mentioned that an all-male party made the title "more approachable". When asked...
News Bring an End to Final Fantasy XIV's Storyline with Its Next Big Patch
Dragon age
Heavensward, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's first expansion, is out in three months, and Square Enix is giving players the opportunity to prepare for the end-game content that's to come. Patch 2.55 is ready and waiting to be downloaded, adding a thrilling conclusion to the end of the base game's storyline. Focussing on the...
News It's Your Last Chance to Upgrade Final Fantasy XIV from PS3 to PS4
It really is final
With hot next-gen exclusives like Bloodborne and Final Fantasy Type-0 HD being released over the past month, it's arguably been a good time to jump the generational gap. If you bought into Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn on the PlayStation 3, this weekend will be your last chance to upgrade to the PlayStation 4 version,...
News Your Opinion Could Help Shape Final Fantasy XV
Square Enix taking Episode Duscae feedback
Have you had a chance to play Final Fantasy XV's demo yet? If the answer to that question is yes, then you may want to tell Square Enix your thoughts. We've already written down our thoughts on Final Fantasy XV, and you can read them here The publisher's looking for feedback on Episode Duscae, which it...
Review Life Is Strange: Episode 2 - Out of Time (PlayStation 4)
Boyhood: The Game
On the surface, DONTNOD's divisive Life Is Strange seems to have a lot in common with Richard Linklater's Boyhood in tone and feel. Sure, there's the heavy sci-fi underpinning and a city with plenty of dark secrets – in a Twin Peaks kind of way – but it retains the feel that the aforementioned flick captured by incorporating...
News An All-Male Party Makes Final Fantasy XV 'More Approachable', Says Director
The boys are back in town
If you've played Episode Duscae, the Final Fantasy XV demo that came with early copies of Final Fantasy Type-0. then you'll already know that the game features a strong sense of brotherhood, with the title's four main characters, Noctis, Gladiolus, Ignis, and Prompto all revelling in the joys of bromance. Read our...
First Impressions Final Fantasy XV Has Massive Potential
Don't screw this up
To be totally honest, we're still having trouble coming to terms with the fact that we've actually played something related to Final Fantasy XV. If you've been keeping up with the game's development, all the way back since it was announced almost ten years ago, then we imagine that you'll feel the same. Episode Duscae, the...
News Get Your First Look at Final Fantasy Type-0 HD's Sequel
Class not dismissed
Popping up at a recent event in Hong Kong, Final Fantasy Type-0 HD's director, Hajime Tabata, shared some artwork on a project dubbed 'Final Fantasy Type Next'. The project was originally in development before focus was shifted to Final Fantasy XV. Funnily enough, we said that Final Fantasy Type-0 HD was a perfect candidate for...
News Life Is Strange Gets Out of Class Early Next Week
Saved by the bell
Hype. While not everyone's quite on board with Life Is Strange just yet, we're seriously looking forward to the second instalment, which is set to debut from 24th March on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. This is looking like a much more action heavy outing, as the search for Rachel Amber amps up. There's also an obligatory...
News Here's How to Break the Final Fantasy XV Demo
And we ain't talking limit break
As sure as night follows day - or day follows night, it's not entirely clear - you can guarantee that someone out there is trying to find a way to glitch and break the newest games on the market. Being a demo, and therefore a relatively short and potentially unpolished release, Final Fantasy XV's Episode Duscae is...
News Of Course eBay Has Dozens of Final Fantasy XV: Episode Duscae Demo Codes for Sale
Hot property
Well, we're pretty sure that everyone saw this one coming. If you stroll along to eBay right now, you'll come across a good amount of digital codes for Episode Duscae, the playable Final Fantasy XV demo that comes with early copies of Final Fantasy Type-0 HD. Most that we can see are going for between $20 and $30, and while that's...
News You've Only Got a Year Left to Play PS2 MMO Final Fantasy XI
A realm revisited
Believe it or not, there are still people out there rocking a DualShock 2 and a PlayStation 2 network adapter. While Sony's creaky appliance has enjoyed a long and prosperous life due to its enviable catalogue of quality software, there are still a significant number of people who keep the ageing appliance hooked up in order to...
News There Be Secrets in This Final Fantasy XV Video
Spoilers, obvs
Where's editor Robert Ramsey when you need him? Busy day dreaming over Noctis and his band of bouffant brethren, we daresay. That means that you'll have to make do with this author's powers of Final Fantasy XV deduction, which could do with some grinding. Indulge us, then, for one article – unless you're spoiler sensitive, in which...
News This Final Fantasy XV PS4 Video Absolutely Blew Us Away, But Beware of Demo Spoilers
Seriously
Right, we've already mentioned it in the headline, but we're going to say it again: if you don't want anything about the Final Fantasy XV Episode Duscae demo to be spoiled, then we'd suggest clicking off this article as fast as you like. We never endorse spoilers, of course, but the video that we've embedded is just too impressive not to...
News Square Enix Has a JRPG Surprise for Home Consoles
Please be excited
Do you know what we love more than playing games? Talking about ones that haven't been announced yet, but are totally going to blow us away – Scout's honour. To be fair to Yosuke Matsuda, who's the president of Square Enix, he was asked by Japanese publication Nikkei Trendy about the company's upcoming fiscal year, where he...
News Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Unboxing Video Will Educate You on the Limited and Collector's Editions
Class assembly
If you're still on the fence when it comes Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, this official unboxing video may help you make up your mind. Clocking in at around eleven minutes, we get a pretty detailed look at what you get in the game's limited and collector's editions. But is the game any good? Find out in our Final Fantasy Type-0 Review Of...
Review Final Fantasy Type-0 HD (PlayStation 4)
Emotion sickness
Final Fantasy Type-0 is a PlayStation Portable title that never made it outside of Japan, much to the dismay of many overseas fans. Boasting real time, action-packed combat and a mission-based structure, it's an example of the franchise stepping out of its comfort zone with a project that's not entirely what we've come to expect. In...
News Life Is Strange: Episode 2 Gets Curiouser and Curiouser This Month
Better Caul school
Maxine Caulfield's angst heavy adventure Life Is Strange will continue from 24th March, developer DONTNOD announced during an EGX Rezzed panel this weekend. Also known as Tumblr: The Episodic Game – not really – the second instalment in the ongoing series promises to deal with the consequences of your actions a little more...
News Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Does Indeed Feature Annoying Sounding Moogles
Gameplay trailer's good, otherwise
After Final Fantasy XIII-2, we're desperate for a return to moogles that don't sound like they're helium enthusiasts. Unfortunately for us, Final Fantasy Type-0 HD features similarly big headed, squeaky moogles, as its latest trailer showcases. Thankfully, the rest of the video's actually pretty good, and focusses...
News So, Final Fantasy XV Features Product Placement
Cue outrage
Courtesy of a couple of new screenshots from Final Fantasy XV, people are busy losing their minds over the fact that the game features product placement. For those unfamiliar with the term, this means that real world objects, complete with their branding, will appear in the release. Coleman, a relatively popular brand as far as outdoor...
News Demand a Final Fantasy VII Remake Thanks to Square Enix's Official Player Survey
It should have seen this coming
Right now, you can take part in Square Enix's official player survey, in which the company asks what your gaming habits are, what gaming sites you visit, and what games you'd like to see the Japanese publisher produce in the future. Of course, we already bet that it's swamped in requests for a Final Fantasy VII...
News Final Fantasy XV's Combat Is like Nothing the Series Has Seen Before
Hack and flash
One of the most common questions we see around the 'net regarding Final Fantasy XV is 'how does combat actually work?' Well, thanks to the game's PAX East panel, which occurred over the weekend, we finally have a detailed look at the systems and mechanics behind the title's battles. As if it wasn't already obvious, we're dealing with...
Round Up Final Fantasy XV PS4 Demo Impressions Hit the Highway
Emo cid
We tend to reserve Round Ups for reviews, but we reckon that Final Fantasy XV's hotly anticipated Episode Duscae demo is just about deserving of a recap – especially seeing as some esteemed members of the press have been able to play through a chunk of it ahead of its release later this month. We'll, of course, bring you our own...
News Explore Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward's New Zones with This Trailer
Looks chilly
We had a good feeling about today's Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn panel at PAX East, and we weren't wrong. Not only did the massively multiplayer online role-playing game's expansion finally get a release date, but we've also been gifted with this great first look at Heavensward's new zones -- or locales, for those unfamiliar with...
News Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Gets a Release Date, Soars into the Sky this Summer
You can pre-order this month, too
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's first expansion, Heavensward, will launch this summer, producer Naoki Yoshida confirmed during today's PAX East panel. Joking about the date, Yoshida explained that he understands many fans will be disappointed that the add-on won't be coming this spring, but he wanted to make it...
News Dragon Quest Heroes Gets Yet More Free DLC in Japan
No need to buy the bad guy
Psaro, otherwise known as Psaro the Manslayer, is the main antagonist of Dragon Quest IV, and he's going to be playable in Dragon Quest Heroes thanks to a free DLC pack. Dragon Quest Heroes Is Coming West in 2015 In the somewhat lengthy video that we've posted below, you'll see the aforementioned demon make mincemeat...
Live Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Loots More Details at PAX East
The lizard men cometh
If you've been eagerly awaiting more information regarding Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's upcoming first expansion, then you may want to tune into the game's PAX East livestream. Producer Naoki Yoshida will be on hand to discuss the title's seemingly massive add-on, and the panel goes live at 17:00PM GMT. Are you hoping...
Weirdness Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi Aspires to Be a Hip Hop Star
Mega64 do it again
The man who made Final Fantasy, Hironobu Sakaguchi, is easily one of the gaming industry's most important figures. The 52-year-old's legendary status is well deserved, but Mega64, one of gaming's pioneering comedy groups, have viewed the director's career from a slightly different angle with their newest video. Sakaguchi stars as...
News You Can Look Forward to Some Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Expansion News Tomorrow
Looking up
If you're a fan of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, then you're probably eagerly awaiting the massively multiplayer online role-playing game's upcoming expansion, Heavensward. Review: Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn The colossal sounding add-on, which features whole new locations, an increased level cap, three new job types, and a...
News What if Final Fantasy VII Got an Open World Sequel with Randomised Dungeons and a Karma System?
It'd look like this
We've seen Final Fantasy VII fan projects before, but probably nothing quite as ambitious as this. Using the original PSone title's engine, an independent Japanese developer has created a sequel to Squaresoft's beloved role-playing game. The Amazing Custom Final Fantasy VII PSone Console Named Final Fantasy VII: Time Guardian,...
News Final Fantasy Type-0 HD's New Gameplay Focuses on Big Bad Eidolons
Here comes the cavalry
Eidolons, or, for the uneducated, big summoned monsters, have been a staple of Final Fantasy for an age now, and they're back for Final Fantasy Type-0 HD. Bringing them to the battlefield allows you to take control of the huge beasts in order to mow down your foes. The gameplay that we've embedded, which is a part of the...
News Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Will Snog Your PS4 in May
Limited edition also revealed
We quite liked Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD when it launched on PlayStation 3 and Vita last year. The PS2 classics have aged surprisingly well, with the first game's often emotional story still managing to hold its own. If your hunger for teen romance and rather epic boss battles hasn't yet been sated, however, you'll be...
News Dragon Quest Heroes Is Getting Free Expanded Story DLC
Can't complain
Dragon Quest Heroes may have only just released in Japan, but that hasn't stopped publisher Square Enix from announcing some free DLC. The content, which is due out this week, focuses on a sub-story that features Alena and Kiryl, two of the game's playable characters who originally hail from Dragon Quest IV. With any luck, the...
News Educate Yourself with This In-Depth Guide to Final Fantasy Type-0 HD's Combat
Grade A
As we've pointed out a few times now, Final Fantasy Type-0 HD isn't your typical Final Fantasy game. Last week, we got a nice overview of the title thanks to its latest trailer, but if you want an even better glimpse of the release's action, then we've got just the thing. The video, which is part of the publisher's Square Enix Plays series,...
News In Case You Missed It, Here's a Fantastic Look at Final Fantasy XV's Dynamic Wildlife
Natural beauty
Originally appearing in Square Enix's most recent Active Time Report livestream, this trailer's bound to drum up some hype for Final Fantasy XV. We don't say that lightly, either, as this look at the game's dynamic wildlife is fantastic from start to finish. Many titles have tried to create believable, living ecosystems, but we dare...
News Life Is Strange: Episode 2 Grounded Until Undisclosed Date
Update: Will arrive before the end of March
Update (15:15PM GMT): According to the official Life Is Strange Twitter account, Episode Two will still launch before the end of March. Original Story: Life Is Strange has been a source of heated debate here at Push Square Towers. While this author can accept its problems, your humble host enjoye
News Not Quite Sure What Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Is? This New Trailer Will Help You Out
Take notes, class
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD is a bit of a weird one. It's certainly not a traditional Final Fantasy game; it's got a rather dark tone, and it features action based combat. As such, you may be wondering just what the title's all about, but thankfully, publisher Square Enix has the answers. The trailer that we've embedded, which spans...
News Delve into Dungeons and Watch Wildlife with New Final Fantasy XV Gameplay
The dark below
It's a bit unnerving how we're being flooded with Final Fantasy XV gameplay these days. After all, we've been waiting on concrete details about the game for years, and now, everything seems to be coming hurtling towards us at once. Not that we're complaining, mind. The newest footage comes from Square Enix's latest Active Time...
News The End Is in Sight for Final Fantasy XV's Development
Believe
Well, we've been sat here for almost a decade waiting for Final Fantasy XV. With the game's playable demo launching next month alongside Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, we're actually starting to get a decent look at what the role-playing title will consist of, and the good news doesn't stop there. Speaking to IGN, game director Hajime Tabata, who...
News By the Grace of the Goddess, Dragon Quest Heroes is Coming West on PS4
Time to slime
A mere day after its Japanese launch, and Square Enix has announced that Dragon Quest Heroes is heading to Western PlayStation 4s. Consequently, the Push Square office is currently in an uproar. The publisher has revealed the good news via a press release, which states that the colourful hack and slasher will be available later this...
News Rise of the Tomb Raider Could Still Plot Lara Croft's Revival on PS4
"We'll come back to that at a later date"
There's a real danger that Rise of the Tomb Raider could end up being defined by behind-the-scenes business decisions, and Game Informer's latest cover story is evidence of that. While the publication's coverage includes plenty of details about Lara Croft's forthcoming foray, most people want to know one...
News Dragon Quest Heroes' Japanese Ad Campaign Is Incredibly Satisfying
Pop, don't stop
It's been quite some time since we saw an advertising campaign as good as Dragon Quest Heroes' Japanese attempt. At Shinjuku's metro station, Square Enix has plastered a wall with bubble wrap, and asks that the public band together and pop it. This isn't your normal safety material, however, as each individual bubble sports a...
News Start Your Week Right with Some HD Final Fantasy XV PS4 Screenshots
The boys are back again
Unless you caught our coverage of the Final Fantasy XV demo last week and are now subsequently sick to death of Noctis and his gang, we'd recommend flicking through the role-playing game's latest HD screenshots. As always, they prove to be a great way to lay your eyes upon the finer details of the release. Needless to say,...
News Miss Final Fantasy XV's Live Demo Gameplay? You Can Watch It Again Here
Complete with handy timestamps
If you missed today's Final Fantasy XV demo livestream, which included our best look yet at the game, then you'll be happy to know that we've embedded a recording of the entire show in this very article. The problem is that it spans over one hour and forty minutes, and much of that is director Hajime Tabata talking in...
News You've Got Next to No Chance of Playing the Finished Final Fantasy XV This Year
We warned you
Many have already came to the conclusion that they probably won't be getting their hands on the finished version of Final Fantasy XV this year, but for those who still think it's possible, we'd advise you not to get your hopes up. During today's livestream of the game's demo, director Hajime Tabata stated that the title's about "60...
News You'll Be Able to Save Your Progress in Final Fantasy XV's Demo
Stretch it out
Courtesy of today's livestream of the Final Fantasy XV demo, it's been revealed that you'll be able to save and load your progress. This essentially means that you can stretch out your playtime considerably, provided that you can keep finding new things to do in the demo's sole setting. Still, with an action based combat system that...
Live Don't Miss Final Fantasy XV's Demo in Action Right Here
It's time
When you think about it, it's a pretty momentous occasion. We've all been waiting for what feels like a lifetime to see Final Fantasy XV live in action, and we're finally getting an opportunity to do so, as game director Hajime Tabata walks us through the title's upcoming demo in today's livestream. The demo, which will come bundled with...
News Deadman's Cross Is a Free-to-Play Zombie Card Game That's Out Today on Vita
You'll need braaaaains
A title that sounds like one of weirdest concoctions that we've stumbled upon in quite a while, Deadman's Cross is shuffling onto the North American PlayStation Store later today. A strange mix of first-person shooting and card collecting, we suppose it's a bit like Pokémon, only instead of battling and catching cool little...
News Feel Free to Flick Through Some New Final Fantasy XV Screenshots
Noctis again
Square Enix really wants you to get hyped up for its upcoming demo of Final Fantasy XV, and as such, it's released a bunch of high quality screenshots for you to cast your gaze upon. Showcasing the same area that we've seen in several trailers, the images aren't entirely exciting, but they do provide a decent look at the title's...
News Here Are Some Juicy Details About Final Fantasy XV's Demo
Out in the wild
We've been waiting almost a decade, but you'll finally get your chance to to play Final Fantasy XV in the relatively near future thanks to the game's demo that comes bundled with Final Fantasy Type-0 HD. If you've been busy getting yourself all hyped up for the upcoming glimpse of Noctis' gorgeous looking adventure, then you'll...
