PlayStation itself donated to the non-profit organization Stop AAPI hate yesterday, and since then, more have followed suit, whether that’s Insomniac, Square Enix, EA, Devolver Digital, or Capcom. This is in response to the Atlanta Shooting in which six Asian women were killed alongside two others, as well as the 150% spike in anti-Asian hate […]
Square Enix To Show New Life Is Strange In Debut Direct Presentation
Square Enix is the next big publisher to hop on the Direct train, as it announced its own video news program. The event–dubbed Square Enix Presents–is set to be an ongoing series, with the first program set for March 18 at 10am PST. The debut event will go big with the world premiere of a new Life is […]
Square Enix Publishes Biographies For Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s Yuffie And Sonon
Final Fantasy fans who want to learn more about Sonon, or brush up on their Yuffie knowledge, can now do so via their official biographies. Last week’s State of Play closed out with the blockbuster announcement that the Final Fantasy 7 Remake journey will be furthered this June. Well, technically it was two blockbuster announcements. […]
Square Enix Reports Sales Up 34%, Despite Mobile And Online Game Losses
Square Enix reports that net sales increased 34% year-on-year to $2.4 billion. The Japanese publisher also noted its operating income rose 48% to $389.6 million and ordinary income rose 38% to $369.7 million. In Q3 2020, Square Enix’s HD games division had a net sales increase of 124% year-on-year. Net sales of the publisher’s console […]
Square Enix Files New Final Fantasy Trademarks, Igniting Crisis Core Remake Wants
Square Enix has filed a few new Final Fantasy-related trademarks in Japan recently in preparation for the next entry of the Final Fantasy VII Remake. The included trademarks are Ever Crisis, the Shinra logo, and The First Soldier, and while that could mean anything, I know I’m not alone in hoping that Square Enix will […]
Square Enix Shares Adorable Tomb Raider Easter Egg From Astro’s Playroom
Astro’s Playroom is filled with references to iconic PlayStation franchises – many of which you’ll need to go out of your way to discover. Earlier today, Square Enix shared one of their favorite easter eggs buried in the game, featuring a robotic Lara Croft practicing her tomb raiding skills. The clip is only about ten […]
Square Enix: Thanks For Finishing Saga Frontier, Now Finish Xenogears
Square Enix has been showing a long-overdue interest in its older games. A remastered version of Saga Frontier Remastered is coming in 2021 and it will include content that was cut from the original game. Square Enix needs to do the same thing with Xenogears, which was another game from the same era that shipped in an incomplete state. […]
Square Enix Announces Special Nier Events For This Month
Yoko Taro is known for doing things his own way, and the upcoming events in his Nier franchise that were just announced by Square Enix are no exception. The first event is titled “We Have a Decent Amount of New Info” special, and it will start September 24 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM […]
Square Enix Announces Special Nier Events For Late September
Yoko Taro is known for doing things his own way, and the upcoming events in his Nier franchise that were just announced by Square Enix are no exception. The first event is titled “We Have a Decent Amount of New Info” special, and it will start September 24 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM […]
Square Enix End Of Summer Sale Brings Discounts On Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts
Square Enix is having a big year, with the first part of Final Fantasy VII Remake released in March, Trials of Mana released in April, and a new rhythm-based Kingdom Hearts game coming out later this year. If you’re a fan of any of Square’s major franchises, now’s a great time to pick up any […]