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Square Enix has revealed that the freshly announced Final Fantasy XV will be released on both PS4 and Xbox One. The game has been in development for over seven years for current gen machines under the name Final Fantasy Versus XIII but is now due for release in 2014. It …
Read More »Deus EX: Human Revolution Director’s Cut ditches Wii U exclusivity
Yet another game has decided to free itself of the sheckles of Wii U exclusivity. Square Enix has announced that the upcoming Deus EX: Human Revolution Director’s Cut will now also be released on Xbox 360, PS3, PC and Mac as well as on Nintendo’s machine. It ill also offer …
Read More »SONY: Final Fantasy Versus XIII becomes FF XV on PS4; Kingdom Hearts III announced
Final Fantasy Versus XIII has finally been seen in public, but it’s undergone a name change. Now titled Final Fantasy IV, the game appears to use the next generation engine shown off at last year’s E3. Final Fantasy IV is set in a similar universe to Final Fantasy XIII, blending …
Read More »Square Enix will reveal the ‘future of Final Fantasy’ next week
Square Enix had announced plans to discuss the future” of Final Fantasy at its pre-E3 event next Monday. The publisher will host a Q&A with senior vice president Sinji Hashimoto as part of the proceedings. The executive told Destructoid in February that the company was working on a next generation …
Read More »Deus Ex: The Fall – Why the surprise mobile sequel is no spin-off
Today’s announcement of Deus Ex: The Fall was a big surprise, particularly given the game’s chosen format. But Square Enix is keen to assure series fans that, despite not being on traditional gaming platforms, this smartphone and tablet outing will be every bit the Deus Ex people know and love. …
Read More »Square Enix makes Deus Ex: The Fall mobile only
European mobile division developing latest installment for smartphone and tablets
Read More »Square Enix explains decision behind Deus Ex mobile
Deus Ex: The Fall may not be heading to Xbox One and PS4 expected, but Square Enix says it’s all part of a plan to shake up the mobile space. Speaking to MCV, Square Enix Europe’s marketing director Jon Brooke said the new game will show the untapped potential for …
Read More »Deus Ex: The Fall skips next-gen in favour of mobiles and tablets
Square Enix teased us yesterday with talk of a new Deus Ex instalment, but it might not be what you expected. As reported yesterday, the next game in the series will be called Deus Ex: The Fall. However, it will not be released for home consoles and PC – instead …
Read More »Square Enix’s three-step plan to recovery
Redefining the blockbuster, localisation and new platforms high on publisher's agenda as it looks to reshape its fortunes
Read More »Square Enix plots development model overhaul
Matsuda looks to Kickstarter and Steam Early Access as examples of increasing user engagement
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