A plethora of Final Fantasy VII related news dropped yesterday after the Sony State of Play presentation. Square Enix had announced Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Episode Yuffie for PlayStation 5 and two new mobile games, Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier and Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, with the former being a RPG battle royale and the latter being the entire Final Fantasy VII storyline -- spinoffs and all -- explained in one singular title. Amidst all this exciting news, a Famitsu article featuring an interview with director Tetsuya Nomura was also dropped, and with it came a bunch of interesting tidbits of information regarding the three new titles. Thanks to the efforts of Aitaikuji, who has the interview translated in full on their blogpost, we got to learn a bit more about these three titles and what they will entail. In regards to the newly added Photo Mode to Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Nomura was asked if it would be similar to Kingdom Hearts III ReMind's photo mode. Nomura responded by explaining that the new Photo Mode is more a snapshot feature and players will not be able to pose characters, but rather capture favorite moments -- like

Announced today during Sony's State of Play, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is coming to PlayStation 5. This upgraded version of the PlayStation 4's Final Fantasy VII Remake features a bundle of new updates exclusive to the PS5 edition, which includes two new visual modes to switch between ( "Graphics Mode", which prioritizes 4k high-resolution graphics and "Performance Mode", which prioritizes 60-frames per second). New "Classic Mode" difficulty settings were added as well alongside a fully customizable Photo Mode. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will release physically and digitally worldwide on June 10, 2021. The Physical version will be limited to the Standard Edition, which is currently priced at $69.99 USD on the PlayStation Network. The Delux Edition will be digital only ($89.99 USD), and comes bundled with a digital mini-soundtrack and artbook. Those who preorder either version of FFVIIR:Intergrade will receive a bonus "Cacstar" weapon to use in the new content update. (See below) Players who already own the original Final Fantasy VII Remake on PlayStation 4 will be offered a free upgrade to FFVIIR:Intergrade that will also carry over any saved data. Owners of the disc version of Final Fantasy VII Remake will require a PS5 console with a disc

The Outriders demo is almost here. Releasing tomorrow on February 25 at 5pm GMT (6pm CET, 9am PT), players can get their first up-close look at the upcoming RPG-shooter by downloading the free demo on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PC/Steam and GeForceNOW. According to Broadcast #5 “Into the Fray,” the demo will offer the entire opening chapter of the Outriders campaign, which is roughly three hours of free content that will be available ahead of its April release. Players will be able to make multiple characters, tackle multiplayer co-op (which will include crossplay with other platforms), and try out the four previously announced classes: Devastator, Pyromancer, Technomancer and Trickster. Any progress made in the demo will carry over to the full game if players purchase Outriders on the same platform. "10 Reasons Why" Trailer Also discussed in the Broadcast was the PC version of the game. The Outriders development team provided a special segment that showcased how the game offers a variety of system specs, key mapping functionality for keyboard/mouse players, controller support and more. You can check out the video linked below for further details. Additionally, the official Twitter account also provided links to the Outriders subreddit and

Legend of Mana is back. Announced today during the Nintendo Direct livestream, this classic PlayStation JRPG returns to current generation consoles as a remaster that is set to launch June 24, 2021 on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam. Players will set off on a magical adventure to find the Mana Tree, only to discover that the world map is entirely empty. Throughout your adventure, you will acquire special artifacts that can be placed on the map in order to bring towns and dungeons to life by utilizing the Land Creation System. You can also progress the story in different ways based on the choices you make, offering players a unique gameplay experience. Legend of Mana will release digitally and will feature remastered graphics, a rearranged soundtrack, and the "Ring Ring Land" mini-game, which had not been previously released in the West. The game comes with a price tag of $29.99, and those who preorder before the release date will receive an early purchase reward, which includes ten avatars and a special Legend of Mana theme (PlayStation 4) or a Legend of Mana Wallpaper(Steam). Announcement Trailer

A brand new RPG from Square Enix is coming to Nintendo Switch. Currently titled Project Triangle Strategy (name is subject to change), this HD-2D title has a similar appearance to Octopath Traveler and gameplay that echoes that of Final Fantasy Tactics. You can check out the announcement trailer below. Project Triangle Strategy is a tactical RPG that follows the story of four individuals caught in the shadowy remnants of the Saltiron War -- a great conflict between nations over limited salt and iron resources. The war ended with an uneasy truce, but has begun stirring up again in recent years. Serenoa Wolffort, Prince Roland, Frederica Aesfrost, and Benedict Pascal have gathered together to protect their homeland of Glenbrook from forces who seek the kingdom's destruction. Project Triangle Strategy is planned to release in 2022, with a demo available now on the Nintendo eShop. Square Enix will also be conducting a survey to collect player feedback to improve on the game as it develops. Announcement Trailer

Trials of Mana, the high definition remake of Seiken Densetsu 3 that originally released in 1995 as part of the classic Mana series, has surpassed one million units shipped and downloaded worldwide. To commemorate this impressive milestone and to thank all those who have supported the game, the development team behind Trials of Mana have released a brand-new illustration by HACCAN that features the main, supporting and villainous characters all together in delightful celebration. Trials of Mana is an adventure RPG that allows players to create a party of three from a roster of six protagonists, each with their own unique story. You can also upgrade classes, learn over 300 different abilities and explore a vast and mysterious world while embarking on an unforgettable journey. Additionally, after finishing the game, players can unlock a new chapter that was not in the original 1995 release, which offers new classes and a powerful new threat. For those interested, you can check out our review of Trials of Mana, as well as our gameplay footage for the recently released Patch 1.1.0, which features the new "No Future" difficulty mode. Trials of Mana is available now on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.

Square Enix has announced that the Kingdom Hearts series in it's entirety, including the recently released Melody of Memory, is at last coming to PC via the Epic Game Store. Releasing on March 30th, 2021 players can embark on a journey across Disney-themed worlds and fight against the spooky Heartless in a heart-warming story surrounding the power of friendship and the struggle between light and darkness. The full list of games include the following titles: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIXKingdom Hearts Final MixKingdom Hearts Re: Chain of MemoriesKingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (Remastered cinematics only)Kingdom Hearts II Final MixKingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final MixKingdom Hearts Re:coded (Remastered cinematics only) Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter PrologueKingdom Hearts Dream Drop DistanceKingdom Hearts 0.3 Birth by Sleep –A fragmentary passage–Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover (Movie) Kingdom Hearts III + ReMind DLCKingdom Hearts Melody of Memory The games are available right now for pre-order on the Epic Games Store, and players who purchase Kingdom Hearts III + ReMind DLC will receive an exclusive "Elemental Encoder" Keyblade to use in the game. Additionally, Producer Ichiro Hazama had a few words to share in regards to this announcement: “It is truly a great pleasure to bring so many Kingdom Hearts adventures to

Final Fantasy XIV’s fourth major patch update for Shadowbringers is underway. 5.4, titled "Futures Rewritten," brings with it no shortage of content to delve into, with the Main Scenario Questline beginning to sow the seeds of drama leading up to the next expansion, the Eden’s Promise raid series reaching its conclusion, and The Sorrow of Werlyt picking up speed toward it’s grand finale. Not to mention the final installment for the Ishgard Restoration Project has at last begun, with the continuation for the Save the Queen storyline right on it's heels. While there are plenty of things to tie us over until patch 5.5, I wanted to take a moment to focus a little on the writing this patch, namely on the three major story continuations: The MSQ, Eden and Werlyt. In this, I will be delving a bit into each, sharing my thoughts on these three stories and how they all combine together to create a fun little "filler episode" that the overall story really needed in order to prepare for what's to come. Heavy spoiler warning for Patch 5.4 of course, so if you are not caught up, you may not want to read beyond this point. The Main Scenario Questline The

During The Game Awards livestream event, Square Enix dropped a brand-new trailer showcasing the gameplay for the upcoming NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…, a remastered version of the 2010 action RPG. The trailer is short, but packs a lot of action. You'll have to watch it on the official Square Enix Youtube channel, but a link to the video is provided below! NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is scheduled to release on April 23, 2021 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC(Steam). Gameplay Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5G1K5qk_sQ

A new installment to the action RPG series The World Ends With You is at last coming! Announced today with a trailer, Square Enix revealed that NEO: The World Ends With You is planned for a Summer 2021 release, and will be available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. You can check out the trailer and some screenshots below. The life-or-death battle of the Reaper’s Game has begun once more, and players will take on the role of Rindo as they explore the streets of Shibuya and fight to survive the deadly Game while attempting to uncover its strange mysteries. NEO: The World Ends With You offers a re-creation of modern Shibuya in a comic-inspired art style, and players can explore the city and enjoy the sounds, sights and culture while completing missions and battling monsters alongside their party companions in fast-paced combat. Announcement Trailer (English Subbed) Announcement Trailer (Japanese) Screenshots