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PC gamers will not be offered the chance to upgrade their copies of Tomb Raider to the upcoming Definitive Edition version of the game. Some gamers had hoped that the publisher would repeat the offer it laid out for owners of Deus Ex: Human Revolution on PC in allowing them …
Read More »Square Enix Montreal’s next-gen Hitman terminated
UPDATED: Canada studio working on smartphone game, next-gen outing in development at IO Interactive
Read More »Original Tomb Raider now available on iOS
Seminal 1996 action title Tomb Raider is now available on iOS. The 69p game is compatible with any iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch running iOS 7. It uses (a considerably high number, it must be said) of virtual buttons to recreate the DualShock-friendly original. Lara’s previous forays onto alternative hardware …
Read More »Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster dated on Vita
Square Enix has confirmed a release date for Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for PlayStation Vita. The game will arrive on Sony’s handheld the same day as it arrives on PS3 in Europe – March 21st 2014. Both games will also be available in a single SKU, too, with the …
Read More »Akihiko Yoshida leaves Square Enix after 18 years
Character designer pledges continued work 'as needed' on Bravely franchise
Read More »Final Fantasy VIII PC re-release out on Steam
Square Enix has announced the PC re-release of Final Fantasy VIII. The nearly 15-year-old game is available now as a downloadable offering on Steam for $11.99. The re-release adds a Magic Booster feature that allows players to quickly gain a stock of spells to use in the game’s junction system, …
Read More »Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn PS4 launch set for April 2014
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will arrive on PS4 sometime in April, Square Enix has announced. The publisher also revealed a PS4 beta phase will take place on Feburary 22nd, 2014 in North America and Japan – though no mention on whether Europe will be included or receive its …
Read More »Amazon Italy leaks next-gen Tomb Raider release
A now-removed retail listing has suggested that Square Enix is to give Tomb Raider a next-gen makeover. CVG reports that Amazon Italy was previously carrying a listing for Tomb Raider: The Definitive Edition on PS4. It includes the original game and all of its post-release DLC. Also listed was a …
Read More »Ubisoft and Square announce merchandise cross-promotion
Ubisoft and Square Enix are partnering up to offer their merchandise in each other’s stores. Fans can now purchase both brands’ goodies in the Ubisoft Uplay Shop and the Square Enix Store. The partnership brings the Ubicollectibles series to Square’s store – this includes Assassin’s Creed figurines and Rabid Rabbids …
Read More »Square Enix beats expectations as focus is shifted to Western development
The success of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has seen Square Enix easily beat its financial expectations for the six months ending September. The publisher had forecast an operating loss of 2bn (12.6m) but actually reported a (12.6m) but actually reported a 4.7bn (29.6m) profit. The publisher has also, …
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