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PlayStation Europe boss Jim Ryan says the backwards compatibility of Xbox One is a legitimate strategy in trying to upgrade 360 players. But he says that Sony will not be following the same tactic, as the firm is investing in other software updates to PS4. He also adds that – …

The creator of Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts has announced a completely new RPG franchise. "We are devoted to keep creating incredible new RPG titles," said Square Enix Holdings presidentYosuke Matsuda, introducing Project Setsuna. The game is said specifically to be a ‘console RPG’. "It’s not a spin-off or a …

Developer working on brand new IP Project Setsuna

The first gameplay footage of the upcoming Deus Ex Mankind Divided was shown at Square Enix’s E3 media briefing. In addition, developer Eids Montreal confirmed that the game would be coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC in ‘early’ 2016. Eidos Montreal also emphasised that choices will have more an …

The fifth Star Ocean title, Integrity and Faithlessness, is coming to PS4 next year. Originally unveiled in April, Square Enix took time during its E3 press conference to show off some of the title’s gameplay – although it was noted that many elements of the title are still temporary. This …

IO Interactive takes new approach to latest entry in series

Square Enix has provided some more details about the latest title in its Hitman franchise. Announced last night at Sony’s conference, the publisher gave us some more information about the new entry in the series, simply entitled Hitman. According to developer IO, new locations, hits and missions to be added …

Vapourware became just… well… ware at Sony’s E3 press conference last night. The Last Guardian kicked off the event, while long rumoured (and even longer demanded) titles such as a Final Fantasy VII remake and Shenmue III sent fans into meltdown. There were some other promising titles shown, too. Including …

Publisher Square Enix showed off some gameplay footage from its highly-anticipated RPG title, Kingdom Hearts III. The footage shows Sora, Goofy and Daffy taking down foes in ridiculously action-packed fashion. One attack had the heroes controlling a giant pirate ship. And controlling a lightning wielding Pegasus from Hercules. The title …

Square Enix’s Montreal studio is making a Tomb Raider mobile game entitled Tomb Raider Go. It follows in the success the publisher’s Hitman Go faux-board game mobile title. Taking to the stage, Montreal studio head Patrick Naud said that he developer was focused on making premium triple-A mobile experiences. The …