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News Kingdom Hearts 4 Announced By Square Enix, Here's A First Look
Sora is back!
During the Kingdom Hearts 20th anniversary broadcast, Square Enix announced Kingdom Hearts IV. No platforms or release dates have been revealed yet, but Xbox does have some history with this series. You can see the action, which is a combination of cinematics and gameplay, in the above video. It takes place around the 4-minute mark...
News Xbox Reportedly Paid '$5-10 Million' For Guardians Of The Galaxy On Game Pass
Hey big spender
There's often speculation on how Xbox manages to entice developers and publishers onto Game Pass. Sure, companies will be attracted by the service's huge customer base, but beyond that, we're often left in the dark. However, industry analyst David Gibson has shed some light on the process, using one recent game as an example...
News Square Enix Announces The DioField Chronicle, A New Strategy RPG Coming To Xbox In 2022
"Welcome to the world of DioField"
Another game announced at Sony's recent State of Play, but coming to all platforms (including Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One) was The DioField Chronicle. It's another strategy RPG from Square Enix, this time with an emphasis on a real-time battle system. Here's a brief rundown about what to expect from the world of...
News Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy Suffered A "Slow Start", Admits Square Enix
Sales weren't as good as expected
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy was one of the best Xbox games of 2021 in our opinion, but critically-acclaimed games don't always translate into great sales, and that's seemingly been the case for Square Enix's recent release. In a recent Financial Results Briefing, the company explained that Marvel's Guardians...
News Xbox 'Unlikely' To Buy Major Japanese Studios, Says Former Edge Mag Editor
Expectations in check
Amidst Xbox's recent acquisition spree, there always seems to be talk of expansion into Japan. The region is seen as one of Xbox's weaker areas, and one Phil Spencer himself has spoke about improving on in the past. However, according to some, buying developers in the region will be very unlikely. Ex-Edge Editor, Nathan Brown,...
News Square Enix Suggests Crystal Dynamics Was A Bad Fit For Marvel’s Avengers
"It has unfortunately not proven as successful as we would have liked"
Square Enix has kind of thrown Crystal Dynamics under the bus with a recent statement that suggests the studio was not the right team for Marvel's Avengers. In Square Enix's 2021 annual report, president Yosuke Matsuda spoke about how Marvel's Avengers was not as successful as...
News Square Enix Brings Star Ocean: The Divine Force To Xbox In 2022
The sixth major entry in the series
Square Enix has announced the sixth entry in its long-running action RPG series, Star Ocean. It's officially titled Star Ocean: The Divine Force and will be coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2022. It's developed by tri-Ace Inc. and will transport players to an expansive fantasy sci-fi world. Here they'll...
News Marvel's Avengers Sparks Rage As Paid XP Boosts Are Added To The Game
Despite suggestions it would never happen
It feels like Marvel's Avengers just can't retain much positivity for long, eh? A week after joining Xbox Game Pass for the first time, fans are up in arms over the latest update which has added paid XP and resource boosts to the game. The game's community is full of negativity about the move, with many...
News Square Enix: 'Putting Outriders On Xbox Game Pass Worked In Our Favour'
"The number of active users has beaten our expectations"
Square Enix made a big splash earlier this year when it decided to put much-anticipated co-op shooter Outriders on Xbox Game Pass at launch, and the company has been delighted with the results of doing so. Speaking in a recent financial results briefing (transcribed by VGC), Square Enix...
Live Watch Today's Square Enix E3 2021 Livestream Here
Including a world premiere from Eidos Montreal
We're still processing all the news that has come out of today's Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase, but Square Enix is keeping the train rolling with a Summer Showcase featuring a world premiere of the new game by Eidos Montreal. The show is scheduled to begin at 12:15pm PT / 3:15pm ET / 8:15pm BST /...
News Square Enix Announces Dragon Quest XII: The Flames Of Fate
Decision-making, darker themes and more...
Square Enix's 35th anniversary Dragon Quest Livestream has just concluded, and the highlight was at the end - with series creator Yuji Horii announcing the next mainline entry in the long-running JRPG series. It's called Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate and is being described by Horii as a much...
News Square Enix Has Plans To Make An Appearance At E3 2021
"Please keep your eyes peeled"
Along with companies such as Xbox and Ubisoft, it seems Square Enix is now joining the billing for E3 - despite not making an official announcement. As spotted and transcribed by Video Games Chronicle (thanks!), an interview at Japanese publication
News Square Enix Responds To Acquisition Rumours, Says It's Not For Sale
"We do not consider selling off the company"
Update: In response to Bloomberg's report, Square Enix has issued a statement to confirm that it "does not consider selling off the company or any part of its businesses," and has not received an offer from any third party. "Bloomberg has reported today that there is interest from several buyers to...
Video Watch The Square Enix Presents (Spring 2021) Stream Here!
Featuring the next Life is Strange game
Update: The event is now over, but you can watch the full recap down below! Original story: Welcome! Square Enix is hosting the first in a series of "Square Enix Presents" events today, and this first Spring 2021 event will be highlighted by the reveal of a brand-new Life is Strange game, along with details...
Guide How To Watch This Week's Square Enix Presents Livestream
All the details you need
You might have missed the news last week that Square Enix is hosting a special 'Square Enix Presents' livestream this Thursday, March 18th, featuring news and updates about "the most exciting" upcoming Square Enix games. As part of this event, Square Enix has confirmed that it will be revealing the next entry in the Life is...
What you got for us, Square?
Square Enix will be hosting a Nintendo Direct style presentation on March 18 at 1pm EDT/10am PDT, which looks to highlight the the company's upcoming slate of games, including a new Life is Strange entry. A 40 minute showcase will delve into many upcoming games from the company, with a primary focus on western titles...
News Square Enix Has 'High Expectations' For Future Unannounced Titles
The next 12 months could be interesting
Square Enix has recently published its Q&A for its third quarter earnings of this fiscal year, which showed some steady profits for the company. But one of the more interesting comments made was about the company’s future titles, and the positive feeling it has for its upcoming selection in the next...
News Panzer Dragoon: Remake Publisher Signs Deal With Square Enix To 'Release Several Remakes'
All based on a single brand
Forever Entertainment, the team behind the recently released Panzer Dragoon: Remake on Xbox One, has signed a deal with Square Enix to create several remakes in the future. According to a translated report from Pap Bizness, an agreement has been made between the two companies for more remakes to be developed over the...
News Analyst Says Final Fantasy XVI Could Come To 'Other Consoles' After 12 Months
It's "totally down" to Square Enix
Earlier this week, Square Enix lifted the lid on the PlayStation 5 exclusive Final Fantasy XVI, but just how 'exclusive' is it? According to Eurogamer, "trusted industry analyst" Piers Harding-Rolls has "been told by Sony", that the next FFXVI will be a console
News Dragon Quest Was One Of Phil Spencer's Favourite Moments Of The Xbox Showcase
And ours too, Phil!
Phil Spencer has been working hard to improve Xbox's relationship with Japanese creators, and it looks like we're starting to see the fruits of his labor. At Microsoft's showcase earlier this week, the team revealed multiple Japanese titles are on the way to Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. In the same interview with the YouTube channel...
News Multiple Square Enix Titles Will Be Announced Around July To August
As a replacement for E3 2020
Square Enix has announced that it will be debuting several new titles around July to August. The company reportedly mentioned this in a stockholders meeting on June 24, explaining that it had intended to announce new games at E3 2020, but will now be revealing them individually (thanks No Investment, No Life, Gematsu):...
News Marvel's Avengers Will Launch On Xbox Series X This Holiday Season
Xbox One players can upgrade for free
Square Enix has announced it will release Marvel's Avengers on Xbox Series X when it launches this holiday season. The game will still be arriving on current-generation platforms this September. Any players who purchase the game on the Xbox One or PlayStation 4 will be able to upgrade to the next-generation...
News Creative Director Of Marvel's Avengers Shares First Look At New Trailer
Will air during next week's War Table stream
We already know Square Enix will be revealing new gameplay and co-op footage for the upcoming Xbox One game Marvel's Avengers in a 'War Table' stream on June 24th, and now to help build some excitement a first-look at the new trailer has just been teased. The game's creative director Shaun Escayg shared...
News We'll Be Treated To New Gameplay For Marvel's Avengers Next Month
"We’ve reassembled at home"
Square Enix has confirmed that it'll be revealing new gameplay and co-op footage for upcoming Xbox One game Marvel's Avengers in a WAR TABLE stream next month on June 24th. In a post on Twitter, the company mentioned that it's "reassembled at home" and is "working to finish our mission", promising that new trailers,...
News New Gameplay To Be Revealed This Week For Xbox Series X Game Outriders
The first instalment of the Outriders Broadcast
Square Enix has revealed that brand-new gameplay will be unveiled this week for upcoming Xbox Series X (and Xbox One) game Outriders, which is currently targeting a Holiday 2020 release date. In a press release, the company revealed that the inaugural "Outriders Broadcast" will take place on May 28th...
