Tag: Square Enix
Talking Point Is It Time For HD-2D To Take A Break?
HD-TooMuch?
Cast your minds back: it’s January 2017, and while the Switch isn’t on store shelves yet, we’re beginning to get a taste of what to expect on the hybrid console. As part of the build-up to the console, Square Enix announces a brand new IP from the team behind the Bravely Default series – Project Octopath Traveler. I, and many...
News Square Enix Provides Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Global Sales Update
Two million units have now been shipped and downloaded
There have already been a handful of stories about the sales success of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake in countries like Japan, and now Square Enix has shared an update about how the game is performing globally. Since launching on 14th November 2024 across multiple platforms including the...
News Visions Of Mana Director Joins Square Enix After Leaving NetEase's Ouka Studios
To the other side
Visions of Mana director Ryosuke Yoshida has announced that he left the NetEase-owned Ouka Studios at the end of October and has since taken up a position at Square Enix. Yoshida's formal departure follows a report from earlier this year that NetEase was cutting all but a handful of jobs at the development studio soon after...
News Triangle Strategy "Temporarily Unavailable" On Switch eShop, But Have No Fear
It'll be back
It has been out for a little over two years now, but if you finally decided that now's the time to pick up 2022's tactical delight, TRIANGLE STRATEGY, then you're out of luck — at least, you are if you wanted to download it on Switch — because the game has been delisted from the eShop. Yes, those who have yet to download Triangle...
News The First Review For Fantasian Neo Dimension Is In
From the creator of Final Fantasy
Earlier this year, Square Enix revealed it would be bringing Mistwalker's turn-based RPG Fantasian to multiple consoles including the Switch. We're now a week out from the arrival of Fantasian Neo Dimension and the first review is in! As usual, it comes from the Japanese outlet Famitsu, and it's delivered a score...
News Final Fantasy VII Switch Update Removes "Restrictions For Sharing Features"
Update today
Square Enix has rolled out an update for its 2019 Switch release Final Fantasy VII and it makes a surprising change. Version 1.03/1.04 removes the restrictions on the "sharing features" across Switch and multiple other platforms. Here are the full patch notes: FINAL FANTASY VII Update Nov. 6, 2024 All previous restrictions for sharing...
Random Uh-Oh, Some Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Players Are Struggling With The "Small" Text
"The Switch screen is hard on my farsightedness"
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has been out for a week now and while it's getting a lot of praise in its home country of Japan, it seems some players are struggling with the game - especially on the Switch. As highlighted by Automaton Media, an
Guide Best Dragon Quest Games Of All Time - Switch And Nintendo Systems
Where does Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake rank?
Update: To celebrate the release of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, we've completely overhauled our Best Dragon Quest list to include every single Dragon Quest game released on a Nintendo system in the West. Enjoy! Dragon Quest – or maybe you know it better as Dragon Warrior – might be one of the...
News Dragon Quest III Remake Producer Would "Love" To See Final Fantasy VI HD-2D
It's been on his mind for some time now
Square Enix is on a roll with its HD-2D series, so what could potentially follow after it's done with Dragon Quest's Erdrick Trilogy? Speaking to Inverse recently about Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, the game's producer Masaaki Hayasaka said he would "love" to see Final Fantasy VI make a return,
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake?
Quest for the best
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake finally adventured onto Nintendo Switch last week and we'd imagine that many of you have spent the weekend diving into this swanky new take on the JRPG classic. Well, if you have been playing along, now's your chance to let us know what you make of it so far. Square Enix's latest remaster is a...
News Save On Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters In Square Enix's Switch eShop Sale (North America)
Pixel perfect
Black Friday is almost upon us (heck, it's already started for most retailers) so, naturally, the Switch eShop sales are about to start coming thick and fast. One worthy of being highlighted today is Square Enix's 'Nintendo Cyber Deals', which brings a swathe of delicious discounts to the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series. The sale...
"If the original fans aren’t satisfied, the remake will ultimately be considered a failure"
Booting up Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and hearing the Overture — known as Loto / Erdrick's Theme in Dragon Quest III — played by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra for the first time, it's hard not to be washed over by a wave of warmth...
Random Japanese Clinic Closes To Let Staff Play Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
"All of the staff have changed their Jobs to 'Hero'"
We've all heard some kind of story about the furore that a brand new Dragon Quest game stirs up in Japan. Kids skip school, adults call in sick, and the original Dragon Quest III on Famicom even led to a number of arrests. Well, folks, history repeats itself — kind of — with the release of...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
The Scores of Salvation
If you're looking to capture the magic of those halcyon days of sitting in front of the CRT with a classic RPG, then Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, which launches tomorrow — 14th November 2024 — on Switch and other systems, might be just the tonic you need. Reviews for the HD-2D remake of the NES's Dragon Warrior III...
Review Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (Switch) - Square Doesn't Drop The Ball, Just Some Frames
The wait is finally over
A few years ago, Square Enix announced it would be doing a remake of Dragon Quest III in its popular HD-2D engine, but this was then followed by a lengthy period of radio silence where its development status seemed uncertain. While they were at it, the developers decided to go ahead and remake the first and second Dragon...
News The First Review For Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Is In
Famitsu rates it
Update: If you're looking for what we thought of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, then the verdict is in — it's a fantastic remake, but it suffers from a few performance issues on Switch. <related ids="173714"> Original article: It's an incredibly exciting week for JRPG fans with the long-awaited arrival of Dragon Quest III...
News Square Enix Outlines Streaming Guidelines For Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
No spoilers
Ahead of the arrival of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake next week, Square Enix has shared streaming guidelines in Japan for anyone planning on uploading gameplay or footage to the internet. While you're able to upload images and video footage of the title to social media and streaming platforms for "non-commercial" purposes, Square Enix...
Feature The History Of SaGa, Square's Weirdest, Bravest RPG Series
A saga of SaGa
Final Fantasy. Kingdom Hearts. Mana. Dragon Quest. Chrono. Star Ocean. Valkyrie. Bravely. Square Enix has no shortage of RPG franchises under its belt, from those it's developed in-house to beloved classics that it's acquired over the years. But among all the space-faring
Video "It Was Just Like Coming Home" - We Talk Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Ahead Of Its Launch
Who has the Baramost to say?
We are just two weeks away from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake's 14th November release date and we here at Nintendo Life are excited. We're so excited, in fact, that those of us who have been lucky enough to play the game recently got together to share what they make of the latest remake so far. Jim (that's me, hello!)...
Video Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Launch Trailer Builds Excitement
Check out 15 minutes of gameplay footage
Ahead of the launch of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms this month, Square Enix has released a lovely new trailer for the game. It showcases the many environments you'll explore across this classic world as well as some of the enemies your party will encounter...
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Physical Switch Release Seemingly Cancelled In Select Locations
Sorry, Australia and New Zealand
Ahead of the release of FANTASIAN Neo Dimension release this December, there's a new story about the physical Switch release skipping select locations. Australian and New Zealand retailers have apparently removed their physical listings last weekend. Aussie website Vooks reached out to Bandai Namco Australia, who...
Random Movie Star James McAvoy Says His Favourite Game Is Secret Of Mana
Fine taste
Scottish movie star James McAvoy, arguably best known for his role as Charles Xavier in the X-Men movies, is currently doing the press rounds for his new psychological horror thriller 'Speak No Evil' and during a recent promo event was asked to name his favourite game. Appearing on an episode of 'Hot Ones' Versus with Mackenzie Davis,...
Video Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison
See the new game next to the Famicom original
The most notable difference about Square Enix's upcoming release Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is the graphical overhaul. Since the release of the original Famicom title, the third entry is now obviously looking like a completely brand new game with the HD-2D update for modern platforms. To highlight...
News Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Says Fantasian Neo Dimension Is His "Final Project"
Update: But he's not actually "retiring from video game music work"
Update [Wed 16th Oct, 2024 02:55 BST]: Nobuo Uematsu has followed up this brief message clarifying he's "not retiring from video game music work". He mentions how there's apparently been "some misunderstanding" and he wants to cut back on this music so he has more time to make his...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Gets Gorgeous Overview Trailer
Plus another 7 minutes of gameplay
We're just a month away from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake's release on Switch. And ahead of that, Square Enix has released a number of new videos and trailers today. First up, via Nintendo, we've got a nearly 6-minute overview trailer which touches on many of the game's key features, while tapping into the...
News Dragon Quest HD-2D Remakes Include A "Surprise" If You Play In Chronological Order
Yuji Horii reveals
Apart from the return of Dragon Quest III this November, Square Enix is also planning on reviving Dragon Quest I & II as a special HD-2D Remake. For heroes planning on playing through these titles in the true chronological order, it seems you'll be rewarded with a little bit extra at the end. Speaking at the Tokyo Game Show...
News Dragon Quest's Creator Criticises 'Mistranslation' Of DQ3 Remake Costume Comments
It continues
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and former Shonen Jump editor Kazuhiko Torishima, co-hosts of radio show KosoKoso Hōsō Kyoku, have addressed the recent controversy surrounding comments made by the pair on a talk show appearance during Tokyo Game Show 2024. According to the statement, the pair's comments — which focused on...
"...so I have to work and buy many toys"
In case you haven’t heard, Hironobu Sakaguchi, the father of Final Fantasy, is returning home to Square Enix, so to speak, for the first time in 21 years, bringing Mistwalker’s one-time Apple Arcade-exclusive RPG Fantasian to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 (both physically and digitally) and to...
News Dragon Quest Creator Chimes In On Characters Showing Less Skin In Upcoming HD-2D Remake
"I really wonder, who's even complaining about this?"
Ahead of the release of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake this November, series' creator Yuji Horii has addressed the changes to the female characters in the game, who are now showing less skin than the original version of the game. Speaking during an interview at the Tokyo Game Show (and translated...
Feature Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Directors Discuss Caulfield, Canon & Switch
"Both endings of the original Life is Strange are canon"
What were you getting up to in 2015? Maybe you were playing video games back then too, so as a refresher, 2015 was the release year for the sweeping epic Metal Gear Solid V, the somewhat polarising Fallout 4, and indie darlings Rocket League and Undertale. If you were one of the few people...
News Get A Closer Look At Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake In New Gameplay Trailer
Pretty pixels
Ahead of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake's 14th November release date, Square Enix has shared a brand new trailer showcasing even more gameplay in action. Those new to DQIII, this one's for you. The new footage gives a whistle-stop tour of everything we can expect from the game, setting up the story, features, job classes and, of...
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Releases On Switch December 2024
The Apple Arcade title from Final Fantasy's creator
After being announced for the Switch earlier this year during a Nintendo Direct, Square Enix's FANTASIAN Neo Dimension has finally locked in a release date. It will be releasing for Nintendo's hybrid system and multiple other platforms on 5th December 2024. As we've previously highlighted here on...
News Tetsuya Nomura Contemplates Retirement And Concluding Kingdom Hearts
"I have to decide whether to retire first or finish the series first"
Kingdom Hearts co-creator Tetsuya Nomura has recently acknowledged the possibility of retirement alongside whether or not to bring the action-RPG franchise's story to a conclusion. This comes via an interview from YoungJump (thanks, VGC), during which he was asked about future...
News Romancing SaGa 2 3D Remake Scores A Switch eShop Demo
Progress carries over to the full game
Square Enix's Switch release Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (a 3D remake of the original 1993 role-playing game) has today received a brand new eShop demo. It's available now and will allow you to transfer your save data over to the full game when it arrives on 24th October 2024. Here's a bit about...
News 'The Art Of Bravely Default II: 201X-2021' Is Getting An English Release In 2025
Courtesy of Dark Horse
Square Enix's Bravely Default series is absolutely stunning to look at, so you might be pleased to hear the art book based on the Switch release is now on its way to the West. 'The Art of Bravely Default II 201X-2021' was originally released in Japan and now Dark Horse Books has announced it will be localising it. It will...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Has Officially Gone Gold, Out This November
That's a wrap!
After originally being revealed in 2021, Square Enix's highly anticipated release Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has finally gone gold ahead of its release later this year. To mark this occasion, the official Dragon Quest account on social media put out a special photo, featuring the father of the se
News Final Fantasy Creator Considers Square Enix & Nintendo His "Hometown"
"I am truly happy just to be able to send my child out into the world once again"
Hironobu Sakaguchi needs no introduction. As the father of the Final Fantasy franchise, he's the mind behind one of the most successful and popular JRPG series of all time. With FANTASIAN Neo Dimension reuniting Sakaguchi-san with Square Enix, he's spoken about how...
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Will Let You Listen To Final Fantasy Music In Combat
Let the battles begin!
Previously exclusive to Apple Arcade, Fantasian Neo Dimension is coming to Switch (and other consoles) later in 2024 as an expanded version of Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi's RPG. And while we're still waiting for a specific release date, hands-on previews for the game have dropped and given us some new information...
News Square Enix Reveals New Character Art For Every Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Job Class
Including the new Monster Wrangler class
With the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake release date (14th November) fast approaching, Square Enix is doing everything it can to keep our hype levels sky-high. And it's working. Today, the publisher has revealed full character art for all nine vocations you can recruit into your party (plus the Hero class,...
News Final Fantasy XIV Online Director Reiterates Interest In A Nintendo Release
"We are having discussions"
Final Fantasy XIV Online director and producer Naoki Yoshida (also known as Yoshi-P) has recently reiterated interest in bringing Square Enix's massive multiplayer RPG to a Nintendo system in the future. Speaking to Gamereactor at Gamescom 2024 recently, he acknowledged fan requests and mentioned how the team was working...
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Rated By The ESRB
Square Enix is publishing this enhanced version
During Nintendo's June Direct, Square Enix announced an enhanced version of Mistwalker's turn-based Apple Arcade RPG Fantasian on multiple platforms including the Switch. FANTASIAN Neo Dimension (from the creator of the Final Fantasy series Hironobu Sakaguchi) has now been rated by the ESRB, and it's...
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Physical Edition Getting Wide Retail Release
Not just a fantasy
Square Enix is releasing a second run of physical copies for the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, and it'll be available on both the Square Enix store and in select retailers from 8th October 2024. Called the FINAL FANTASY Pixel Remaster Anniversary Edition, this new retail version comes with a sticker sheet and is available...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake New Story Segments Will Focus On Your Father
Plus we get a new look at the world
Square Enix has revealed more details on Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, which include the new story sections that are being introduced in the remake and an overview of the world. Shared on Famitsu (via Gematsu), Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake will feature "several new scenes" that will focus on Ortega, who is the...
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Switch Series On Sale For A "Limited Time"
Don't miss the summer sale
In case you missed it, Square Enix has reminded fans that its Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, featuring six iconic adventures, is currently discounted for a "limited time" on the Switch. This special summer sale brings each game and the entire bundle down to the following prices, or your regional equivalent: -...
News Dragon Quest Creator On The Challenge Of Silent Protagonists In Modern Gaming
"If you make a protagonist who just stands there, they will look like an idiot"
The silent protagonist is a hotly debated topic among RPG enthusiasts. Usually acting as a stand-in for the player, this character is usually the lead, although they have no (or very little) dialogue, and can only interact with characters through basic dialogue options...
News New Octopath Traveler Art Celebrates Game's 6th Anniversary On Switch
Time flies
Believe it or not, the magnificent RPG Octopath Traveler recently celebrated its 6th anniversary, having originally launched on the Nintendo Switch on 13th July 2018. To celebrate, the development team has released a new piece of artwork from designer Yoshio Watanabe on social media. Translated, the post reads: "Octopath Traveler...
Video What Order Should You Play Kingdom Hearts?
Here are two suggestions from Square Enix
Square Enix surprised Switch owners in more ways than one when it dropped cloud versions of the Kingdom Hearts series on the hybrid system a few years back. If you still haven't played these games, and are wondering where exactly to start, Square Enix is now offering two suggestions following the recent...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Looks Stunning In New Gameplay Footage
Plus, Square Enix reveals new character art
Just when we thought we couldn't be any more excited for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Square Enix comes along and pushes our hype levels into overdrive. The remake's official Japanese site has today been updated with new information and screenshots and several Japanese outlets have published extended...
News Square Enix And Nintendo Co-Dev Reports Losses After Multiple Projects Cancelled
Tose has worked on series like Final Fantasy and Paper Mario
2024 has been a challenging year for the video game industry and it seems Japanese developer Tose (a team that's worked on countless Nintendo projects since the Famicom era and also helped out Square Enix over the years) has experienced some financial losses due to multiple projects being...
News Here's Your First Look At The Gex Trilogy For Nintendo Switch
"Go to LRG for some GEX, baby"
Back in July last year, the Gex Trilogy was officially announced for the Nintendo Switch, confirming three of his retro games Gex (1995), Gex: Enter the Gecko (1998) and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko (1999) would be returning. In case you missed this init
