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Monday26th Feb 2024
News Bravely Default Producer Says To Expect An Announcement This Year
Bravely Default II is now three years old
Bravely Default II has turned three years old after its Switch launch on 26th February, 2021, and to celebrate, producer Tomoya Asano has posted a commemorative message on X (formerly Twitter) while seemingly teasing an announcement for later this year. As spotted by X user Stealth (thanks,
Wednesday2nd Aug 2023
News Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Reveals New DLC Song Pack For October
Play through the Bravely series' music
Square Enix revealed the first of two unannounced DLC song packs coming to Theatrhythm Final Bar Line today via the official Final Fantasy series Twitter. The Bravely Default Series Pack launches on 11th October and will include six songs from Bravely Default and Bravely Default II. The DLC will be available...
Wednesday12th Oct 2022
News Bravely Default Developer Team Asano Asks Fans If They Want A New Entry
And how about some ports of the 3DS games?
As you might have already seen, the Bravely Default series is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary. Yes, it's now been around for that long! During a special anniversary stream, developer Team Asano asked fans if they would like to see another entry in the series. Here's what was apparently said...
Wednesday31st Mar 2021
News Two Bravely Default Soundtracks Just Got Released On Spotify
Joining End Layer
Are you still making your way through the Nintendo Switch exclusive, Bravely Default II? Want to pretend you're still exploring the land of Excillant even when you're not able to play the game? Then perhaps you might be interested in streaming Square Enix's latest soundtrack on the go. Fans of the original Bravely Default on the...
Sunday11th Oct 2020
News Square Enix Will Share More Information About Bravely Default II Soon
A release date would be nice
This week marks the 8th anniversary of the original Bravely Default for 3DS. To celebrate, Square Enix's Twitter account for the game shared some new artwork by character designer Naoki Ikushima. Perhaps more interestingly, it said information about Bravely Default II for Nintendo Switch would be coming soon. Bravely...
Thursday16th Apr 2020
But fans must show their support for the series
In the same Weekly Famitsu interview where the Bravely Default producer Tomoya Asano apologised for End Layer not living up to fan expectations, he was asked if there were plans for a 'Bravely Third' game, once Bravely Default II
Wednesday15th Apr 2020
Can Bravely Default II get it right?
At last year's Game Awards, the reveal of the show for many Nintendo fans was the Switch exclusive, Bravely Default II. As much of a surprise as this was, at the time, we couldn't help but wonder why the other previously released sequel wasn't being acknowledged. Now that the 2015 3DS entry
Friday13th Dec 2019
News Bravely Default II Is Coming Exclusively To Nintendo Switch Next Year
Didn't we already get a sequel?
Geoff Keighley surprised JRPG fans at this year's Game Awards with the announcement Square Enix would be bringing Bravely Default II exclusively to the Nintendo Switch in 2020. It's a successor to the original 3DS outing, despite the fact Bravely Second: End Layer on the 3DS already exists. This next entry in the...
Tuesday8th Jan 2019
News Bravely Default Twitter Account Confirms A New Game Is In Development
Details not yet revealed
The Bravely Default Twitter account is at it again. Following last year's tease in August hinting at upcoming games in the series, it's now officially confirmed a new game is in development: According to Japanese Nintendo, there's no word on the platform or series. When it will arrive is also unknown. Given the fact this...
Thursday6th Sep 2018
News Zelda, Pikmin, Mario And More Feature In The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
Grab yourself a discount
Another group of titles has been added to the My Nintendo Rewards site in Europe this week, with the most recent update providing more Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games at discounted prices. There are a couple of (relatively) recent first-party favourites and some lovely retro goodness to explore this time around, and we've got...
News Octopath Traveler Might Not Receive DLC, But A Sequel Is Being Discussed
Talks are underway
Prior to the launch of Octopath Traveler on the Nintendo Switch, it was revealed the final release would be the complete product and there were no plans for downloadable content. In the most recent issue of the weekly Famitsu magazine, Square Enix's Tomoya Asano reiterated a previous reply made by his
Monday6th Aug 2018
News Square Enix's Bravely Default Twitter Account Is Teasing New Games Again
Something new on the way?
Continuing its recent trend of vaguely hinting at things to come, the official Bravely Default Twitter account has once again teased upcoming games in the series. You may remember that, just last week, Square Enix celebrated the news that Octopath Traveler had shipped one million copies worldwide with a custom...
Wednesday1st Aug 2018
News Star Fox, Metroid And Fire Emblem Star In The Latest North American My Nintendo Rewards
Discounts aplenty
A whole new wave of My Nintendo rewards have gone live in North America, with discounts available on a nice range of titles featuring some of Nintendo's favourite mascots. As ever, the usual wallpaper and 3DS theme offerings are present, too. Here's a full list of the discounted games available this month: 30% off Bravely...
Tuesday11th Oct 2016
News Square Enix Teases Bravely Default News As Original Game Turns Four
"We apologize as news has been scant recently"
Back in 2012 Square Enix published the excellent Bravely Default on the 3DS, one of the most beloved JRPGs of recent memory. A sequel followed on the same console, but since then we've heard little about the future of the franchise - until now. The official Bravely Default Twitter account has tweeted a...
Monday18th Apr 2016
News Bravely Default Producer Would Love To Bring The Series To Home Consoles
"Personally speaking, I’d love to see it happen"
Bravely Default and it sequel Bravely Second are considered to be two of the 3DS console's most appealing RPGs, and have been warmly recieved by fans and critics alike. When a franchise becomes popular it's only natural for publishers to look at expanding it on other formats, and in an interview...
Monday22nd Dec 2014
News Bravely Default DLC Set to Play a Festive Tune in Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call
12 tracks in total due on 24th December
While Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is an expanded and remixed version of its predecessor, it is nevertheless — arguably — one of the year's finest retail releases on the 3DS; we were certainly fans in our review. DLC is a pretty important part of the package beyond the extensive catalogue that's...
Monday22nd Sep 2014
Video New Bravely Second Trailer Sets The Scene for Gorgeous 3DS Sequel
Wait a second...
In some respects the 3DS is representative of rapidly ageing technology, with low resolution screens and modest processing power necessitating the 'New' model upgrades to make a Xenoblade Chronicles port possible, for example. Some developers clearly struggle to make the hardware sing, yet there are numerous examples of games that...
Tuesday29th Jul 2014
News Bravely Second Shows Off New City and Job Outfits
Magnolia Architecture
After receiving critical acclaim and over one million units sold, Bravely Default set a solid benchmark for JRPGs on 3DS. It’s safe to say that its sequel, Bravely Second, has a tremendous amount to live up to. To please its fans and keep them salivating, Square Enix has revealed information r
Monday28th Jul 2014
News Bravely Default Flutters Gracefully Past The One Million Copies Sold Mark
More than half that total sold outside of Japan
Square Enix has revealed that its 3DS JRPG Bravely Default has sold one million copies worldwide across physical and digital distribution systems, with 600,000 of those occurring outside of Japan. The success of the game has had a dramatic effect on Square Enix's future plans; Bravely Default is a...
Friday11th Apr 2014
News Bravely Default Producer Says to Expect Info on Sequel this Summer
That's just too many seconds...
It's safe to say that Bravely Default went over pretty well in the world, even making publisher Square Enix take a second look at its strategy concerning JRPGs in the West. The sequel, currently referred to as Bravely Second, is a relative sure shot for localisation, but fans must first endure the agony of waiting for...
Monday31st Mar 2014
News Square Enix To Focus Less on the 'Global Aspect' Following Bravely Default Success in the West
"There’s a sense of mass, which loses the image of a niche market"
Square Enix, a company with significant heritage both pre- and post-merger, has been working in recent times to try and broaden its appeal and sales worldwide. It's not been smooth sailing, however, as financial challenges have been a consistent feature in recent years as the...
Thursday13th Mar 2014
News Nintendo Highlights Positive February Sales in the U.S. of Bravely Default and Tropical Freeze
Wii U hardware and software increase compared to February 2013
It's that time again, with the NPD results — which cover physical retail sales in the U.S. — for February starting to emerge. Nintendo has, in a surprising twist on previous months, been quick to jump into the fray with its results, no doubt due to the fact it could report positive...
Saturday22nd Feb 2014
News Bravely Default Producer Outlines a Continued Focus on the Story for Upcoming Sequel
Player choice with battle frequency customisation included again
With Bravely Default now available worldwide, it's naturally no surprise that the sequel is already confirmed for Japan, ensuring a likely scenario that gamers in the West will have to patiently await localisation news as those in the homeland of Square Enix enjoy the follow-up. The...
Tuesday18th Feb 2014
News Bravely Default Producer Inspired by 90210 and Glee
Saving the world is like going to high school
Bravely Default producer Tomoya Asano was recently kind enough to field a question on the Nintendo Handheld Gaming Facebook page, revealing his inspirations behind the game's plot. Asano started off with the somewhat predictable — yet understandable — response of establishing a fantasy RPG setting...
Thursday6th Feb 2014
Nintendo Download 6th February (North America)
Retro Rampaging, 8-bit Ninja action, Bravely Default, LEGO and more
The time has come for the North American Nintendo download update, and this week brings new download-only games on both the Wii U and 3DS, some retro action and a few retail options. Check out all of the details below. Are you a European gamer that missed your Nintendo Download...
News Nintendo Releases a Quirky YouTube Campaign for Bravely Default
You decide...
Bravely Default arrives on the 3DS this week, on 7th February to be precise, and that release means that Nintendo gamers all around the world will have had a chance to dive into the Square Enix RPG. Nintendo of America has been pushing the message with a variety of videos to promote the game, and the latest is the quirkiest to date...
Wednesday29th Jan 2014
Video This Bravely Default Trailer Gives a Handy Gameplay Overview
Plus it has that awesome music
Bravely Default is creeping ever closer to its North American release on 7th February. It's received plenty of praise for in Europe and Japan to date, and Nintendo of America continues to gear up its marketing campaign to promote the title's arrival. Two new videos have been released recently, one of which is a rather...
Tuesday21st Jan 2014
Video This Bravely Default Story Trailer Goes For An Epic Approach
Dat music
Ahead of its release in the region on 7th February, Nintendo of America continues to publish videos to build hype for Bravely Default on 3DS. We've already had a jobs trailer that outlines the different character classes and roles, but it's now getting down to the nitty gritty. The latest video, below, introduces the main cast and...
Thursday16th Jan 2014
Video A New Bravely Default Trailer Shows You How To Get A Job
Not your average 9 to 5, though
Any RPG – or JRPG – gamer knows that strategy is the most important thing when playing through the game. Knowing enemy weak spots, which armour to equip and which weapon is the most effective are all key factors to make victory a certainty. Yet sometimes things go into deeper levels of planning. Bravely Default...
Wednesday15th Jan 2014
News Bravely Default Producer - No Need for More Improvements
The improvements will not be improved upon
Not many games are given the chance to receive an improved update. Bravely Default was granted that opportunity after its initial Japanese release, and our review implies this reworking was of great benefit to the European and North American players who are receiving the updated version. After taking the...
