Genres are a useful tool for developers, critics and consumers alike. Simple words are – through the power of thematic and stylistic associations – capable of describing a game that we may never have even seen before. A simple, single word – “platformer,” “rhythm game,” “RPG,” tells us exactly what…
Read MoreThis was inevitable, but the rumours behind the development of a new numbered Final Fantasy game have begun. According to this source, FFXV has already been in development for four years and will release on current-gen consoles. What’s more interesting, though, is some of the rumoured gameplay details – specifically…
Read MoreIn what may or may not be a hypocritical move, Square Enix has just announced a PC port of its most revered RPG Final Fantasy VII. While it appears that the port will only be available through Square’s online store, the game will not just be a simple by-the-numbers port.…
Read MoreWell, it took a while, but the 3DS has finally produced that magical moment that literally had me in tears. I can’t believe it took so long for Square Enix to realise the raw power of the Final Fantasy music and turn it into a rhythm game. The demo of…
Read MoreHooray for Final Fantasy! Square Enix has announced the first original Final Fantasy title for iOS and Android platforms. It’s called Final Fantasy Dimensions, and unfortunately not a whole lot is known about the game at this stage. It appears to be the various episodes of Japan-only Final Fantasy Legends…
Read MoreSo, Square Enix, it looks like you’re doing the whole PS2 classics thing after all. Deus Ex was a nice touch, and easily the best PS2 game available on the PSN so far. Fingers crossed they don’t stop there. Especially with Eidos, Square Enix has an incredible PS2 library. While…
Read MoreWith the impending launch of the Wii U and very few releases of note on the horizon, WiiWare seems to be in its dying days. What’s interesting is that one of the service’s most technically advanced games didn’t show up near the end, but has been here all along –…
Read MoreTecmo Koei’s Warriors formula is really hitting its stride now. The games are earning new fans thanks to some spectacular gameplay, and the quality of outside franchises such as One Piece and Gundam are encouraging fans of those properties to look into some of the other games in the series.…
Read MoreTecmo Koei’s Warriors formula is really hitting its stride now. The games are earning new fans thanks to some spectacular gameplay, and the quality of outside franchises such as One Piece and Gundam are encouraging fans of those properties to look into some of the other games in the series.…
Read MoreNintendo has finally relented, and developers are now allowed to sell DLC for their games through the 3DS eShop. The first DLC-enabled game off the shelf? Square Enix’s rhythm game, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy. The Japanese publisher has some big plans for DLC in this game, but the bad news first:…
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