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News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Has Already Surpassed One Million Sales
Update: Square Enix celebrates with some free goodies
Update #2 [Fri 2nd Feb, 2024 02:30 GMT]: The Mighty Meat Platter celebrating the one million sales of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is now available: "The Mighty Meat Platter will be available to players in supported regions in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa beginning...
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series For Switch On Sale, 20% Off Every Title & Bundle
Get 'em while you can
If you've been waiting for the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games to go on sale, now might be the time to scoop them up. As highlighted by Nintendo Wire, Square Enix has launched a sale for all six titles. This includes Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II, Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy IV,
News Square Enix Has Absorbed 'I Am Setsuna' Developer Tokyo RPG Factory
It worked on three RPG games for Switch
There's some industry news coming out of Japan today that Square Enix has absorbed the developer Tokyo RPG Factory. As part of this, Tokyo RPG Factory will be immediately dissolved and "will cease to exist as an individual entity" (thanks, Gematsu). Tokyo RPG Factory was a subsidiary of Square Enix and was...
Feature NieR’s Orchestra Concert Delivered An Unforgettable Night, And A Yoko Taro Tease
The Curse of YoRHa
If you have plans to attend NieR:Orchestra Concert 12024 [ the end of data ], be aware that Zion discusses some of the fun and surprises of the event. For those who aren't able to go, though, we thought you'd like to know how it turned out after he was lucky enough to be in LA on Saturday for opening night... I’ve attended...
News Don't Expect A Remake Of Final Fantasy 6 Soon, If Ever
Development time would "double" that of FF7
Cast your minds back to June 2023, you might remember that internal staff at Square Enix were quite keen on the idea of a remake for Final Fantasy VI. According to a recent interview with French Youtuber Julien Chièze, however, it seems that such a project would hypothetically require almost double the...
News Square Enix To Slim Down Its Gaming Lineup To Ensure Higher Quality
Cutting the fat
It's safe to say that over the last few years, Square Enix has been pumping out games faster than Marvel sends its Disney+ shows out to die. Heck, we even tackled the company's insane cadence back in 2022 to try and figure out what on earth was going on at the Japanese firm. As we head into 2024, however, a Q&A from Square...
Random Square Enix & Foamstars Producer Is Bored Of Splatoon Comparisons
The game also contains AI-generated art
When you think of big, bright colours and shooting, you probably think of one of two things — paintball, or Splatoon. Well, last year, Square Enix unveiled its “online party shooter” Foamstars, and almost immediately, the internet reacted, comparing the colourful foam-shooting game to the inky king of...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Version 1.0.3 Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
System-related updates, bug fixes & more
Square Enix said it would continue to improve Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince on the Nintendo Switch, and at the end of last month it rolled out a new update, bumping the game up to Version 1.0.3. This patch includes system-related updates, some bug fixes and a few other changes. The team says it's...
Due to "popular demand" in Japan
Update [Fri 5th Jan, 2024 03:30 GMT]: When Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince arrived in Japanese stores last month, it quickly sold out. Square Enix at the time advised anyone who wanted to play the game to consider purchasing the digital version instead. So, what's the latest? As highlighted by social media...
News Square Enix To Be "Aggressive In Applying" AI Going Forwards
Must... Consume... Content
Ah, what a lovely way to kick off 2024, eh? Square Enix's President Takashi Kiryu has revealed that the company will be "aggressive in applying" AI in its content development and publishing divisions in the future after he praised the technology in a New Year's Letter (thanks, VGC). Published on January 1st, 2024, the...
Memory Pak Secret Of Mana's Dazzling World Of Colour Opened My Eyes
You're looking a bit green
Welcome to the latest instalment in our nostalgia-inducing column, Memory Pak, where we deep-dive into some of the most memorable moments in gaming – good and bad. Today, Secret of Mana turns 30 years old in Japan, and to celebrate this seminal action RPG's anniversary, Alana is reminiscing about how the game's use of...
Soapbox It Feels Like Everyone Forgot The Best Switch RPG Of The Year
Eight's not a crowd
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Alana is talking about her favourite RPG of 2023, one that everyone seems to have completely forgotten about... Eight travellers. Eight stories. These eight adventurers’...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Update Announced For Switch
Will include "quality of life improvements" and more
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince got off to a strong start on the Switch earlier this month, and if you were hoping to see post launch support, you're in luck. The official Dragon Quest social media account has confirmed the team behind the game is currently working on an update for The...
Feature Dragon Quest Monsters Producer On Introducing Series To A Whole New Audience
Revisiting Chapters of the Chosen
As a beloved RPG series in Japan, Dragon Quest took a pretty long time to make waves in the West. In Japan, games in the mainline series get released on the weekends to stop people skipping work and school, and the franchise has sold millions just in its native home. Dragon Quest XI changed that. Originally...
News Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Comes To Apex Legends Early Next Year
A surprise crossover
In yet another surprise collaboration announcement at this year's Game Awards, Apex Legends has announced a crossover with Square Enix's action role-playing game Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. It will be taking place next year in EA's battle royale shooter on 9th January 2024. Here's a first look: <related...
News Visions Of Mana Announced By Square Enix, But Not For Switch
Update: Revealed at The Game Awards 2023
Update [Fri 8th Dec, 2023 02:00 GMT]: Today's trademark has been confirmed — Visions of Mana is a brand new action RPG in the Mana series. Revealed at The Game Awards 2023, the trailer showcased some gorgeous new visuals and more open combat, seemingly inspired by the Trials of Mana remake. However, the...
Gotta scout 'em all
While Pokémon has long been the undisputed king of the monster-catching RPG niche, there have always been other releases that have offered up their own distinct take on that unique brand of recruitment gameplay. Megami Tensei, for example, pioneered the concept with ‘Demon Negotiation’ in 1987 and Dragon Quest took a crack...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sora amiibo Locks In February 2024 Release Date
The Kingdom Hearts rep is on the way
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate may have wrapped up its development a long time ago, but Nintendo is still busy releasing amiibo figures for the DLC fighters. Following a confirmation in September that the Kingdom Hearts representative Sora would be getting his very own figure in 2024, Nintendo has now narrowed down...
News Square Enix Asks Dragon Quest Fans To Refrain From Posting 'Dark Prince' End Game Spoilers
But you can "after 31st January 2024"
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince was finally released on the Nintendo Switch last week. And if you are one of the many people playing it, just so you know, Square Enix has now issued a brief message on social media asking fans not to spoil the experience for other players. It's hoping players can refrain...
Round Up The First Impressions Of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Are In
What do you think of it so far?
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is now available on the Switch and various player impressions are already doing the rounds online. It's already received a score of 36/40 from Famitsu, matching the scores of games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, but what do the fans think of it so far? Well, on Metacritic, the...
News The First Review For Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Is In
It's received the same score as Mario Wonder
It's the end of the week and that means more new game releases for the Switch! Today we've got Square Enix's newest Dragon Quest spin-off, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince. The first review by Japanese publication Famitsu has now rolled in and the game's got near-perfect marks. This outlet has a...
News Square Enix Appears To Be Teasing Another Dragon Quest Announcement
DQX Offline localisation rumours resurfaced this week
Dragon Quest has already been in the headlines this week after new trailer uploads for Dragon Quest X Offline appeared on YouTube, and now, Square Enix producer and director Yosuke Saito appears to be teasing something. According to a translation of a social media post (via Eurogamer), he's...
Video The Mario Sports Game On DS That's A Slam Dunk
Shooting hoops
Mario Golf. Mario Tennis, Mario Strikers. When people talk about Mario sports games, these are the ones that are most commonly brought up. But we're here to change that. Today, over on our YouTube channel, the lovely Felix is celebrating one of the most underappreciated Mario sports games: Mario Hoops 3-on-3, known as Mario Slam...
News Little Goody Two Shoes Combines Cute And Creepy This Halloween On Switch
From Square Enix's indie label
Square Enix Collective has announced that it will be bringing the adorably creepy horror adventure game Little Goody Two Shoes to Switch and other consoles on 31st October 2023. Developed by AstralShift, best known for the RPGMaker title Pocket Mirror, Little Goody Two Shoes puts you in charge of a young girl's daily...
The jump hasn't been smooth
The Dragon Quest series is no stranger to spin-off titles, but few are as confusing as Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai. This action RPG is based on an anime adaptation of a manga based on the world of Dragon Quest, but it is never clear who the game is designed to appeal to. The few things it does well...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake "Progressing Quite Steadily", According To Series Creator
But he's got no development updates about DQXII
It's been some time since we last got an update about the development of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Thankfully the series creator Yuji Horii has finally broken this silence. Speaking to Japanese outlet Famitsu during Cosplay Summit 2023 back in August, Horii revealed the remake was "progressing...
A divine force
Saying that the original PlayStation was a treasure trove of RPGs is a bit of an understatement. But even with that statement, Star Ocean: The Second Story remains a standout to many RPG fans. Its blend of sci-fi and classic fantasy, action combat, and crunchy synth tunes hit a particular chord back in the late ‘90s. This was the...
News Get Two Square Enix RPGs In This New Switch eShop Bundle
Octopath Traveler II and Various Daylife
If you're a fan of Square Enix games, you may want to check out the new Switch game bundle it's offering in the US and UK. Right now, you can get Octopath Traveler II (main game) and Various Daylife (main game) for the single price of $64.99 / £52.99. Here's a bit about each one: OCTOPATH TRAVELER II The...
News Star Ocean The Second Story R Scores Free Demo On Switch Today
Seeing stars
Square Enix has dropped a surprise demo for Star Ocean The Second Story R on Switch, and other consoles, today. No, you didn't miss a Nintendo Direct announcement — the publisher shared the news on social media shortly after the showcase instead of during. You know, where the PS1 remake was announced back in June 2023? Oh well...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Final amiibo Is Coming In 2024
Sora is unlocked
The final amiibo for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is finally coming. Sora — the last fighter to be added to the game — will be getting his very own figure in 2024. Fans have been waiting for its reveal for a long time, and today's Nintendo Direct at last confirmed the inevitable. Sora, the hero of the Kingdom Hearts series, was...
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Updated On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fixes and improvements for every game
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster recently celebrated a new sales milestone with Square Enix announcing the compilation has now sold three million copies worldwide. It turns out that at the end of last month, the collection was also updated for both the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Each game has apparently had...
News Final Fantasy's Pixel Remaster Series Has Now Sold Three Million Copies
"Thank you so much for your support"
Square Enix's Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series has been a huge success, with the Japanese publisher and developer announcing sales have now hit the three million mark worldwide. This includes copies sold not only on the Nintendo Switch but also on other platforms including PlayStation 4, Steam as well as...
News Square Enix Adding 11 Final Fantasy XVI Songs To Theatrhythm Final Bar Line
Joining Season Pass Vol. 3 this November
Final Fantasy Switch fans are in for a treat this November, with Square Enix announcing it will be adding 11 songs from the new entry Final Fantasy XVI to the rhythm game Theatrhythm Final Bar Line. These 11 songs will arrive on 1st November as part of the Season Pass Vol. 3. The good news is the pack will...
News Great Scott! PowerWash Simulator Announces Back To The Future DLC
JUSTINTIME
Some movie fans are going to go wild with this announcement — PowerWash Simulator is teaming up with Back to the Future for a brand new DLC pack later this year for $7.99 / €7.99 / £6.49. Yes, you're going to get to clean the DeLorean. Really. FuturLab made the announcement with a very short teaser trailer, featuring the iconic...
News Square Enix To Publish Whimsical Horror Adventure 'Little Goody Two Shoes'
Shoe shiner
Developer AstralShift has shared the debut trailer for its horror adventure RPG Little Goody Two Shoes — which looks cute and dainty on the surface, but there's a sinister root running through this forest. Published by Square Enix Collective, Little Goody Two Shoes is the prequel to AstralShift's cult RPG Maker title Pocket Mirror —...
News Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Producer Asks Fans To 'Trust' That A New Chapter Will Dawn
Original celebrates 20 years in Japan
On August 8th, 2023, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles celebrated its 20th anniversary, launching on the same day in 2003 in Japan. Despite a number of sequels gracing the Wii and DS over the ensuing years, there hasn't been a brand new entry to the sub-series since 2009's Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The...
News Here's Your First Look At The Switch Box Art For Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Illustrated by the legendary Akira Toriyama
Dragon Quest RPGs have become a staple of the Nintendo Switch and later this year the hybrid system will receive the spin-off Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince. This game is a little bit different from traditional entries in the series. Instead of directly fighting opponents, you take on the role of...
News Service For Dragon Quest X Online On Wii U And 3DS Will End Next Year
End of an era for the Japan-only release
Dragon Quest X Online might have never left Japan, but the game has come to a whole host of different platforms since its 2012 launch on Wii including the Wii U, 3DS, Switch and mobile. Service for the game ended on the original console a few years back and now Square Enix has announced that the Wii U and 3DS...
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...
News Final Fantasy Developers Reminisce On IV, V, And VI In Anniversary Chat
The Super Famicom trilogy
The second part of the Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary Special Interview has been shared today on the official Final Fantasy YouTube, and this nostalgia-filled interview focuses on the Super Famicom / SNES trilogy that was recently rereleased in the Pixel Remaster series on Switch — Final Fantasy IV, V, and VI. Hosted...
News Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Scores Octopath Traveler DLC Update
Try out some new songs today!
Square Enix's rhythm game Theatrhythm Final Bar Line has just released the Octopath Traveler DLC update. To be able to experience these five new tracks from the popular HD-2D RPG series, players will need to purchase the Season Pass 2. The songs on offer include the following (you can hear some of them in the video...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Has "One Save Slot Per Switch Account"
You can still use multiple accounts on one Switch
More details have been released about Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince - the next entry in the monster battle spin-off series, coming to the Nintendo Switch this December. If you are planning to pick this one up, it's been revealed there will only be "one save slot per Switch account". Noisy...
News Veteran Final Fantasy Devs Gather To Celebrate Franchise's 35th Anniversary
First three titles covered
The Final Fantasy franchise turns 35 this year and to celebrate, veteran developers of the series have gathered together to discuss their own personal history with its development. Interviewees include the 'Father of Final Fantasy', Hironobu Sakaguchi, Art Director Kazuo Shibuya, and Brand Manager Yoshinori Kitase. The...
News Gex Trilogy Collection Announced For Nintendo Switch
Revealed during the Limited Run Games Showcase
Way back in 2021, Square Enix was spotted filing a trademark for the forgotten '90s platforming mascot Gex. Now, today during the Limited Run Games Showcase for 2023, dreams have come true, with the publisher announcing the return of the anthropomorphic gecko. It's not one or two, but three games in a...
Gallery Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince "Sneak Peek" - Heroes, Story & World
Launching on Switch this December
Last month, Square Enix lifted the lid on Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, a new entry in the 'Monsters' spin-off series. It's arriving on the Nintendo Switch on 1st December and focuses on Psaro, a familiar individual (if you've played Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen) cursed by his own father and...
News Square Enix's Dragon Quest Series Has Now Sold Over 88 Million Units Worldwide
How many have you played?
Square Enix recently revealed its role-playing series Final Fantasy has now sold more than 180 million units worldwide. One other RPG series that seems to be doing well is Dragon Quest. In the same Final Fantasy press release, the company has revealed this particular series has now sold more than 88 million units...
News Final Fantasy Franchise Has Sold Over 180 Million Copies
That's a lot of crystals
Square Enix's mammoth RPG franchise and its defining IP, Final Fantasy, has topped 180 million unit sales. In March 2022, the company reported that the franchise sat at a very cool 173 million, meaning 7 million more games have been shifted in the past year or so. Spotted by our sister site Push Square, this milestone...
Feature 17 Reasons To Be Excited About The Super Mario RPG Remake
Pieces of a superstar remake
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars on the SNES is hugely important for many reasons. We would've been happy to see it get a simple rerelease on Nintendo Switch Online, but Nintendo has jumped way above our expectations and is giving us a remake. Now with the shorter title, Super Mario RPG, Nintendo and Square...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Combines And Commands This December
Simply monstrous
A brand new entry in the Dragon Quest Monsters spin-off series was teased just a few weeks ago, but thanks to the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, we now know that we don't have very long to wait for the next game. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is out on 1st December on Nintendo Switch and it focuses on Psaro, whose name you...
News Star Ocean The Second Story R Is A Full-Blown Remake Of A Classic PS1 RPG
Revealed after leaking last week
Square Enix let the Bunny out of the bag a little earlier than planned, but today's Nintendo Direct confirmed that RPG fans should be excited. Star Ocean The Second Story R is a gorgeous HD-2D-esque (but not quite) remake of the classic 1998 PS1 action RPG from tri-Ace. And it's launching on Switch on 2nd November...
