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During the Microsoft X019 event in London, Square Enix revealed that a number of classic and modern Final Fantasy titles will be launching on Xbox Game Pass in 2020, with the MMO titles noticeably absent from the list. But that may change in the near future for Final Fantasy XIV according to The Verge, who discovered that the popular online RPG is currently in talks to make its way to the Xbox One console family, possibly through the Xbox Game…

Coming out of Microsoft's X019 event in London, Square Enix has announced that a swathe of mainline Final Fantasy titles is coming to the Xbox Game Pass in 2020. When available, XGP subscribers can access the games either on an Xbox One system or PC. Here's the full list: Final Fantasy VIIFinal Fantasy VIII RemasteredFinal Fantasy IXFinal Fantasy X|X-2 HD RemasteredFinal Fantasy XII: The Zodiac AgeFinal Fantasy XIIIFinal Fantasy XIII-2Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIIFinal Fantasy XV https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/1195088970608259078 In case you missed it, Square Enix also…

During the Microsoft X019 event in London, Square Enix announced that the entirety of the Kingdom Hearts series will be releasing on the Xbox One family of devices in 2020, allowing players who experienced Kingdom Hearts III on the Xbox the chance to play all of the titles before it and experience the story in full. Below is the list of Kingdom Hearts titles that will be available in two compilations: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIXKingdom Hearts Final MixKingdom Hearts…

Twenty-four years after its release on the Super Famicom console in Japan, Romancing SaGa 3 returns with a remake and localization on a dizzying amount of platforms. It follows in the footsteps of Romancing SaGa 2 nearly two years prior and adds a visual overhaul, a New Game+ option, new storylines, and a brand-new dungeon called "The Phantom Maze." Square Enix enlisted the help of ArtePiazza, known for their work on copious amounts of Dragon Quest series ports, to develop the…

Final Fantasy XIV 5.11 is set to go live Tuesday, November 12th, and brings with it the next Ultimate-difficulty encounter and a new type of content where crafters and gatherers will come together to restore the city of Ishgard. Here's a closer look at what's new: The Epic of Alexander The latest Ultimate-difficulty challenge is The Epic of Alexander, a trial that will pit players against the many bosses fought in the Alexander raid series from throughout the Heavensward expansion. If you're unfamiliar with…

24 years after it’s initial Japanese release, the RPG classic Romancing SaGa 3 is now available for western audiences to purchase on a multitude of modern day platforms including the PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One family of devices, Windows 10, Steam, and iOS and Android devices. Romancing SaGa 3 is a multi-choice RPG that gives players the freedom to forge their own path by offering eight different protagonists to play through eight different narratives with various endings, with…

With the final episode for Life is Strange 2 on the horizon, DontNod Entertainment and Square Enix have released a short sneak peek trailer for the upcoming finale to provide fans a small glimpse of what is to come for the two traveling brothers as their journey nears its end. Life is Strange 2 Episode 5 releases December 3, 2019 alongside the recently announced physical edition for the EMEA markets with the Americas receiving the physical edition in the months following.…

Similar to how Square Enix’s Third Development Division’s recruitment website was updated with new concept art for their upcoming next-gen title; the company’s First Development Division has also updated their own recruitment page, revealing that Square Enix has a brand-new next-generation action game in the works for high-definition consoles and are looking to hire more talented individuals to work on this mysterious new IP. “With an international team of creators from all over the world, our staff is working together to…

Square Enix recently aired a special TV commercial feature for Final Fantasy VII Remake during the 'FNS 27-Hour TV: Japanese Sports are Strong!' from Fuji TV in Japan. The feature is available for online viewing, both in its original seven-minute TV broadcast version and extended 13-minute version. Check them out: TV Broadcast Version (7 Minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDnRtRAs7Fs Extended Version (13 Minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpJ7G9nBbtE Final Fantasy VII Remake is set to release for PlayStation 4 on March 3, 2020. …

Over on the recruitment page for Square Enix’s Third Development Division, new concept art was revealed for their next-gen game that had been announced back in April when Square Enix consolidated with Business Division 5 as part of the company's internal restructuring. Described as a large-scale HD game by the studio's manager Naoki Yoshida, this new “Core Title” had moved out of it's initial development stages and began full-scale development when the recruitment announcement had originally been made. “Following Final Fantasy…

In the latest trailer for Marvel’s Avengers, alongside an interview with PlayStation, Crystal Dynamics offers a better look at the upcoming superhero action-adventure title by providing some insights regarding the game’s story and the narrative behind AIM, mission variety, Super Hero customization and more. Marvel’s Avengers will offer two types of game modes: Hero Missions and Warzone Missions. Hero Missions are single-player and are part of the overall main campaign. They are designed to showcase each individual Hero’s unique abilities…

During Thailand Game Show 2019, Square Enix held a stage event for Final Fantasy VII Remake on October 26 with producer Yoshinori Kitase introducing the game to viewers and attendees. Footage of the event has been archived and published by Square Enix Asia via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SquareEnixAsia/videos/986882448328258/ In addition, Square Enix also posted a video of Kitase via Twitter discussing one particular feature from the remake. In it, he explains the development team's reasoning behind the inclusion of the squats mini-game. https://twitter.com/finalfantasyvii/status/1188470658046414848 “Since we announced the…