Posted by Zidane007nl on 20 August 2019, 23:26 - 0 comments
Square Enix has announced that they will release Final Fantasy VIII Remastered digitally on 3 September for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam.
The remastered version includes the following boosts to enhance the experience:
Battle Assist: The ability to always have maxed out HP and ATB, and trigger Limit Breaks at any time.
No Encounters: An enemy encounter option that allows players to enjoy the storyline uninterrupted. While enemy encounters are turned off, players can still enjoy the story event battles.
3x Speed Boost: Play through the game with three times the speed.
The Steam version will also receive additional functions, including All Items (possess all items except for a few certain items), All Abilities, GF Max Level, Max Gil, Max Magic, All Limit Breaks, and All Cards (possess max number of Triple Triad Cards except for Rare Cards).
Final Fantasy VIII was originally released on PlayStation back in 1999 and on PC in 2000. The remastered version will cost $19.99 / £15.99 / €19.99. When you pre-order the PlayStation 4 version you'll receive a commemorative PlayStation 4 theme, while pre-purchases on Steam will include exclusive wallpapers featuring Squall Leonhart and Rinoa Heartilly.
Posted by Zidane007nl on 12 July 2019, 23:20 - 0 comments
Dragon Quest Builders 2 is now available worldwide for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Japanese players have been able to play the game since 20 December 2018.
Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a block-building RPG and the sequel to Dragon Quest Builders which was released back in 2016 for PlayStation 4 and later also on Nintendo Switch. In the game players take on the role of a young apprentice builder who finds themselves washed up on the Isle of Awakening alongside Malroth, a mysterious youth suffering from amnesia. Together, the two explore different islands while developing skills to become a “Master Builder” by helping townsfolk, crafting materials and fighting off enemies.
If you want to know more about the game, a free demo is available in the stores. You can watch the launch trailer below.
Posted by Zidane007nl on 16 June 2019, 22:58 - 0 comments
Square Enix has announced on the E3 2019 that a remake of Trials of Mana (Seiken Densetsu 3 in Japan) in currently in development and will be released early 2020 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Steam.
Trials of Mana, in Japan known as Seiken Densetsu 3, was released in Japan in 1995 for the Super Famicom and tells the story of six heroes as they battle against the monsters of destruction that threaten a world where Mana has been weakened. Players can customize their own party of three, selected from six unique characters, to experience different stories.
Square Enix also announced that the Seiken Densetsu Collection, that was released in 2017 for the Nintendo Switch in Japan,is now available as Collection of Mana in the West via digital download and will get a limited physical version on 27 August. Collection of Mana features the first three games of the Mana series: Final Fantasy Adventure, Secret of Mana and for the first-time available in the West Trials of Mana. The three game compilation now includes a convenient quick save feature, and allows players to adventure with friends through a local multiplayer mode in both Secret of Mana (up to 3 players) and Trials of Mana (up to 2 players).
The Collection of Mana will cost $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99 (both download and physical edition).
Posted by Zidane007nl on 11 June 2019, 23:23 - 0 comments
During the Square Enix Live E3 2019 press conference Final Fantasy VIII Remastered has finally been announced and will be released in 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam marking its 20th Anniversary.
The only information that was revealed is that Final Fantasy VIII Remastered will contain newly rendered visuals. Final Fantasy VIII was originally released on PlayStation back in 1999 and on PC in 2000.
Posted by Zidane007nl on 26 May 2019, 11:39 - 0 comments
Square Enix has announced on Twitter that Star Ocean: First Departure R, the first entry in the Star Ocean series, will be released on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
Star Ocean is an action RPG developed by tri-Ace and released in 1996 for the Super Nintendo only in Japan. In 2007 and 2008 Star Ocean: First Departure, an enhanced remake of the original version with additional features, was released on PlayStation Portable.
Posted by Zidane007nl on 19 May 2019, 15:39 - 0 comments
On Friday Square Enix has announced on Twitter that they have released patch 1.01 for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One version of Final Fantasy VII which fixes a very old audio bug.
The audio bug caused the background music to restart after each battle. This bug was introduced in the iOS version that was developed by D4 Enterprise and released on 19 August 2015. The PlayStation 4 version, that was developed by DotEmu and released on 5 December 2015, also contained this bug. Both versions have never been patched, which makes this decision strange. Square Enix should patch these versions too to reduce the differences between versions.
All ports of Final Fantasy IX also containes the same bug.
Another bug that was patched is the black screen before and after a FMV cutscene.
Final Fantasy VII can be played on PlayStation, PC, iOS devices, Android devices, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.
Posted by Zidane007nl on 16 April 2019, 23:14 - 0 comments
Square Enix has announced that Octopath Traveler, available exclusively for Nintendo Switch since July 2018, will be released on PC via Steam on 7 June.
In Octopath Traveler, players will set forth on an epic adventure through the enchanting yet perilous continent of Orsterra, stretching across vast landscapes from lush forests, to desert outposts and snow-swept cathedrals. Featuring eight distinct characters each with their own tales to enjoy, ranging from journeys of self-discovery to quests for revenge, each traveler will start their journey in a different land so players can steer their own journey depending on whom they choose.
Posted by Zidane007nl on 26 March 2019, 23:43 - 0 comments
A remake of Final Fantasy VII is currently in development. In the meantime Square Enix has ported the original game to several systems. Now the game is available for Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.
Check out the press release from Square Enix and the launch trailer below.
In FINAL FANTASY VII, the world has fallen under the dominion of the Shinra Electric Power Company, a sinister corporation that has monopolized the planet's life force as Mako energy. Players will follow the story of the powerful ex-SOLDIER turned mercenary, Cloud, in an attempt to save the world from destruction, alongside the anti-Shinra resistance group Avalanche. Using innovative character customization options to create fun and interesting combinations of their favorite party members, players can fight to save the planet and discover the truth about Cloud’s mysterious past.
FINAL FANTASY VII on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One includes the following enhancements:
3x speed mode
An enemy encounter option that allows players to enjoy the storyline uninterrupted. While enemy encounters are turned off, players can still enjoy the story event battles.
A Max Stats command that enables players to become all-powerful in the blink of an eye.
Posted by Zidane007nl on 13 January 2019, 23:48 - 0 comments
Square Enix has recently announced on the official Final Fantasy website that Nintendo Switch and Xbox One owners can starting playing Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster on 16 April 2019 and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age on 30 April 2019.
In September 2018 Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy X-2 and Final Fantasy XII will be released on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One in 2019. When Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy IX will be released has not been announced.
Final Fantasy X was released back in 2001 on the PlayStation 2 with its sequel Final Fantasy X-2 in 2003. Both games got a HD remaster (Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster) in 2013 on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. In 2015 a PlayStation 4 version was released and in 2016 the PC version.
Final Fantasy XII was released back in 2006, the last Final Fantasy on the PlayStation 2. In 2017 the game got a HD remaster called Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age on PlayStation 4. In February 2018 the PC version was released.
Posted by Zidane007nl on 7 November 2018, 22:56 - 0 comments
World of Final Fantasy Maxima, the enchanced version of World of Final Fantasy released back in 2016, is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam.
World of Final Fantasy Maxima features an all-new Avatar Change system that allows players to add fan-favorite Final Fantasy champions — including Cloud, Yuna, Noctis and more — into their stacks to create more powerful and strategic battle options than ever before. The game also features new legendary characters and Mirages (monsters), side-quests, boss battles, mini-games, and a challenging new Nightmare difficulty mode.
If you want a physical version of World of Final Fantasy Maxima, it is only available for Xbox One. The digital version is available for Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. On PlayStation 4 and Steam the new content is available as downloadable content (DLC).
