June2023
Random Some Square Enix Staff Really Want A Final Fantasy VI Remake
But it would be "difficult", says Square Enix VP
We've already got Final Fantasy VI on modern consoles thanks to the Pixel Remaster, but what if Square Enix decided to remake its beloved 1994 RPG? Apparently, some staff at the studio want to see it, according to vice president and Final Fantasy VII Remake producer Yoshinori Kitase (via @Genki_JPN)...
News Chocobo GP Switch eShop Page Updated With New Release Date
Following the removal of the "Lite" version & Mythril Shop
At the end of last year, Square Enix announced its racing title Chocobo GP would receive "no further large scale updates" and that it would discontinue sales of the paid currency Mythril in January 2023, which allowed players to spend real money to unlock additional content. Now, in the...
News Looks Like The Best 'Star Ocean' Game Might Be Getting A Remake
Star Ocean: The Second Story R logo accidentally leaked
tri-Ace's action RPG series Star Ocean has had its ups and downs over the years, but after last year's Star Ocean: The Divine Force, it looks like Square Enix wants to ride the improved momentum and rerelease what may well be the best — and most popular — game in the series. RPG Site (via
News Triangle Strategy's First Update In Over A Year Adds Extra Story Epilogue
Chapter and battle replays added too
Triangle Strategy version 1.1.0 is available to download now on Nintendo Switch. Square Enix and Artdink's HD-2D strategy RPG may have been out for well over a year at this point, but there are some enticing features here that may well encourage some of you back to the battlefield. The patch notes on Nintendo's...
News Square Enix Celebrates As Octopath Traveler II Ships 1 Million Units
"We are truly grateful for your support"
Update: Square Enix has since confirmed the news on its official Twitter account, and we've replaced the original Japanese tweet with the English one, along with the text. It's incredible to think that Octopath Traveler II came out almost four months ago — how are we this far into the year already? But...
News Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Scores A New Chrono Game Update Next Week
Six new songs included
Square Enix's rhythm game Theatrhythm Final Bar Line will be getting another update on 7th June next week, adding the Chrono-themed Vol. 2 game pack. To be able to experience these six new tracks, players will need to purchase Season Pass 2. The tracks on offer include the following (you can listen to each one in the video...
May2023
Soapbox Pokémon Desperately Needs A Rival, But Who's Big Enough To Take It On?
Time to steal some of Pikachu's pie
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Lowell considers how Pokémon could do with a rival to keep it hungry, and who might be able to step up... When Pokémon Sword and Shield brought Pikachu and...
News Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure Of Dai Launches On Switch This September
Based on the anime and manga
A new Dragon Quest Monsters isn't the only game on the way to the Nintendo Switch. In related news, Square Enix has also locked in a release date for the upcoming action RPG Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai. It'll be arriving on all platforms including the Nintendo Switch on 28th September 2023. This...
News A New Dragon Quest Monsters Game Is Now In Development For Switch
Celebrating 25 years
In some surprising news, Square Enix has today announced a "new adventure" in the Dragon Quest Monsters spin-off series for the Nintendo Switch. It's part of the 25th anniversary of the Dragon Quest Monsters series. Beyond this, and some anniversary artwork, no other information has been revealed just yet. The first game was...
Soapbox Obstinate And Addictive - Playing Final Fantasy For The First Time In 2023
OG fantasy
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Henry experiences his very first Fantasy... I admit it – I’ve never played Final Fantasy. It wasn’t on my radar as a kid, and by the time I was paying attention, it had jumped to...
News Square Enix Game Sales Down 12.2% Despite Multiple High-Profile Releases
But forecasts predict a rosier year ahead
Square Enix has released its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31st, 2023, and although the company has released several high-profile games over the course of the year, including Octopath Traveler II, Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion, and Live A Live, sales for its Digital...
April2023
Feature Paranormasight Devs On Urban Legend, CRT TVs, And Potential Sequels
"We’re looking at a completely blank slate in terms of future developments"
Square Enix's stuffed slate of releases over the past year has given us some stellar titles, but among some of their biggest releases, this year's Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo should not be overlooked. Revealed during a Japanese Nintendo Direct in February...
Poll What Do You Think Of The New Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Font?
Font-tastic? Or font-al?
Has it sunk in yet that almost every single mainline Final Fantasy game between I and XII is now available on the Switch? That's thanks to this week's release of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, which was long, long overdue. Back when the games launched on Steam and mobile between 2021 and 2022, lots of people were...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Final Fantasy IV (DS)
You spoony bard!
Hello folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get cracking with this week's rumble, let's take a look at how the votes panned out last time. We took a look at Professor Layton and the Curious Village for the DS and, holy moly, it was actually a rather close call. North America won out with 48% of the vote,...
News Square Enix Adds 'SaGa' Series Music Update To Theatrhythm Final Bar Line
Available now
Following an update to Theatrhythm Final Bar Line last week, the game has now received some new DLC. This second pack adds music based on the long-running SaGa series. Digital Deluxe and Season Pass 1 owners can download a total of eight "incredible tracks" from across the SaGa games. The lineup includes the following songs:...
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster File Sizes Seemingly Revealed
And they're mini
After months of silence, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series is finally dropping on Switch on 19th April. And along with eShop listings for all six games in the series, we have a good idea of how much space all the games will take up on our SD cards. (Thanks, Nintendo Everything!) While a lucky few have physical editions (and a...
News Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Scores New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fine tuning
After landing a healthy boost with the additional tracks from The World Ends With You last month, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line has now received another update which sets out to polish the game into a tip-top condition. The main objective of this orchestral re-arrangement has been all about fixes and improvements, with Square Enix making...
News Dragon Quest XII: The Flames Of Fate Logo Gets A Minor Update
See for yourself
Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate was officially announced back in May 2021, and since then Square Enix or the series creator Yuji Horii haven't revealed all that much about it Now, in a new development, it seems the game's logo has been slightly updated, making it glow a little more. Gematsu shared a before and after comparison...
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series Launches On Switch Later This Month
The "ultimate" 2D pixel remasters
Last December, Square Enix announced the release of the Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster for the Switch. More recently, pre-orders were being charged and now the Japanese game company has confirmed the compilation will be released for Nintendo's hybrid system later this month on 19th April. This collection...
March2023
News Action RPG 'Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai' Gets Worldwide Launch This Fall
How strashing
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai, the video game based on the popular Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai manga from the '80s and '90s, has been confirmed for a worldwide release this Fall, Square Enix has announced (thanks, Gematsu!). The action RPG was confirmed
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Pre-Orders Being Charged, Launch Date Reveal "Not Quite Ready"
Anything but crystal clear
The Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are due to release in spring 2023, which means the collection of classic Final Fantasy titles should be just around the corner. We don't have a date yet, and it sounds like Square Enix isn't ready to reveal that date yet, either — except pre-orders have started being charged. Over on...
Countdown 3DS eShop Spotlight - Dragon Quest Wars
#29 - Dragon War-rior
For the month before the 3DS and Wii U eShops close for new purchases on 27th March, each day we're going to highlight a specific eShop game for one of those consoles and give a short pitch as to why we think it deserves your love and attention — before it's too late. The chance to add these to your library will be gone for...
News Square Enix's 'Voice Of Cards Trilogy' Bundle Available On Switch eShop
A full house
Square Enix has dropped a surprise bundle of its Voice of Cards trilogy on the Switch eShop in North America. This is to coincide with all three games being released on iOS and Android today. The bundle contains all three Voice of Cards games — with many staff who have worked on the Drakengard and NieR series working on each title...
News Square Enix Adds 'The World Ends With You' Music Update To Theatrhythm Final Bar Line
Out now
Update [Fri 17th Mar, 2023 00:55 GMT]: This update adding 'The World Ends With You' Music is now live - you can access it via Season Pass 1 or the Digital Deluxe upgrade. Here's a quick teaser of what's on offer: Original story [Tue 14th Mar, 2023 04:00 GMT]: Square Enix's musical game Theatrhythm Final Bar Line will be getting a very...
News Square Enix Launches Huge Switch eShop Sale, Includes Multiple 2022 Titles (North America)
Let's mosey
Square Enix has kicked off a pretty big publisher sale today on the Switch eShop in North America. Savings of up to 90% can be made on the Japanese developer's huge range of RPGs and published titles on the console from now until 30th March (thanks Wario64!). But it's not just your classic Final Fantasy VII or Dragon Quest discount