Posted by Zidane007nl on 15 May 2018, 23:22 - 0 comments
Square Enix has recently launched a global portal website for the Final Fantasy series called Final Fantasy Portal Site. On the website you can find the latest news and videos of the Final Fantasy series.
You can access Final Fantasy Portal Site via the domain www.finalfantasy.com. This domain has a long history. In 1999 it hosted the website of Square USA Inc., a subsidiary of Square Co., a company focused on computer generated, animated feature film. In 2001 they released Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. finalfantasy.com was the official website of the movie. After a few years nothing was left of that website and they redirected it to the official website of Square Enix. You can check if out for yourself on the Wayback Machine.
Posted by Zidane007nl on 28 March 2018, 21:24 - 0 comments
Dragon Quest XI is already available in Japan since July 2017 and untill today the release date for the west was unknown. News has arrived today that Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age will be coming to the west on 4 September 2018 for PlayStation 4 and Steam.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age follows the perilous journey of a hunted Hero who must uncover the mystery of his fate with the aid of a charismatic cast of supporting characters. They embark on a quest taking them across continents and over vast oceans as they learn of an ominous threat facing the world.
In addition to delivering over 100 hours of content, the Western release of Dragon Quest XI will also feature several upgrades and enhancements that were not included in the Japanese release, including:
English Voiceover
Draconian Quest, a hard mode that offers additional challenges for more experienced players.
Overhauled Menus & UI, with graphical enhancements and more intuitive navigation.
Camera Mode, allowing players to take in views of the beautiful landscape, character renders and ferocious monsters in detail.
A New Dash Function and many other system enhancements such as improved character and camera movement
Fans who pre-order the game in the PlayStation Store receive the exclusive "The Legend Reborn" theme and in-game DLC items (Vest for Success, Seed of Skill x15, and Über Agate of Evolution x3).
Posted by Zidane007nl on 6 March 2018, 23:31 - 0 comments
Recently Square Enix has released an update for the PlayStation 4 version of Secret of Mana that updated the version to 1.02. The update will soon also be available for PlayStation Vita and PC version.
Here's the (huge) list of changes in this update:
Reduced the frequency of application errors
Fixed an error in which characters transition to a blacked-out screen
Fixed an error in which the character’s color changes
Fixed an error in which half of the screen goes dark
Fixed an error in which party members revived at zero HP
Fixed an error in which conversations would not finish on certain maps
Fixed an error in which players slipped through floors on maps that are two floors
Fixed an error that stops enemy movement when using a combination of some attacks and magic
Fixed bow and arrow behavior in battles against some monsters
Added a guide display for the switch button on the Ring Command screen
Added an icon for the character currently using a ring on the Ring Command screen
Added an item effect display for Item Rings and the Ring Command screen
Secret of Mana HD has been released previous month and has received mixed reviews. The game seems to be rushed which results in numerous bugs from game freezes, crashes and other show-stopping bugs.
Posted by Zidane007nl on 27 February 2018, 22:47 - 0 comments
Without any announcement Square Enix has released Chrono Trigger on Steam. You can get this classic, that was released back in 1995 for the Super Nintendo, for € 14,99 / $ 14,99.
Untill 2 April you can the limited edition which will include the following bonus features:
An enchanting and specially edited Chrono Trigger medley consisting of 5 songs: Far Off Promise, Wind Scene, Battle with Magus, Corridors of Time and Chrono Trigger.
Composer Yasunori Mitsuda’s digital liner notes.
A collection of 6 wallpapers for your PC.
However, this version is based on the mobile version of Chrono Trigger released back in 2011. And Square Enix changed almost nothing, resulting in a bad user interface and horrible font. So think wisely before you buy this version.
Posted by Zidane007nl on 11 February 2018, 23:30 - 0 comments
Disney's D23 Expo Japan is taking place this weekend and during the Kingdom Hearts Fan Event, Square Enix has revealed a new trailer of Kingdom Hearts III. In the trailer a new world has been officially revealed, the world of Monsters Inc.
In December last year developer screenshots of Monsters Inc. were leaked on ResetEra. This world joins previously announced world like Toy Story and Big Hero 6.
The trailer shows scenes from the Monsters Inc. world and also some gameplay fragments. The theme song of the game will be called Don’t Think Twice. This song by Hikaru Utada has also been revealed this weekend.
Kingdom Hearts III will be released this year for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Rumours state that the release date will be announced at E3 2018.
Posted by Zidane007nl on 30 January 2018, 23:47 - 0 comments
After two Dissidia Final Fantasy titles back on the PlayStation Portable, the series has come back with Dissidia Final Fantasy NT on PlayStation 4 available today. This port of the arcade title Dissidia Final Fantasy has been developed by Koei Tecmo's Team Ninja.
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT lets you choose between 28 playable characters and battle in a 3-versus-3 arena with your friends or other players online, or by yourself. You can watch the launch trailer below.
Posted by Zidane007nl on 23 January 2018, 23:18 - 0 comments
Tokyo RPG Factory, a studio created by Square Enix to focus on classic Japanese RPG's, has released their second title today: Lost Sphear. Now available for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam and a spiritual successor to their first title I Am Setsuna.
Lost Sphear is about a brave swordsman named Kanata, who awakens to find the world disappearing. Players can join him and his friends on a quest to save the world using the power of Memory as they battle against an ominous power threatening the fabric of reality.
Posted by Zidane007nl on 16 January 2018, 23:48 - 0 comments
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition (for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One) and Final Fantasy XV: Windows Edition (for Steam, Origin and Windows 10) will both be released worrldwide on 6 March 2018.
The special editions will feature:
Expanded Map: Insomnia City Ruins – all-new side quests and enemies such as Cerberus and Omega will be available through the expanded map of the Crown City of Insomnia. Players will also take on the Rulers of Yore.
A fully-controllable Royal Vessel boat, expanding the world of Eos and allowing players to explore the area between Cape Caem and Altissia. Players will also be able to fish aboard the vessel and discover new fishes and dishes.
A new accessory that can activate the new action “Armiger Unleashed” - players will be able to unleash powerful attacks while the Armiger is summoned. After collecting all of the royal arms, players will be able to find an accessory in an unidentified part of the world, enabling access to Armiger Unleashed.
A new first-person camera mode, allowing players to experience the game from Noctis’ perspective.
More than a dozen pieces of downloadable content including weapons, Regalia car skins and item sets
All season pass content including Episode Gladiolus, Episode Prompto, Multiplayer Expansion: Comrades and Episode Ignis
Archive – players can review the “Cosmogony” stories scattered throughout the Final Fantasy XV world. Additional local myths and legends will also be placed in various new locations, allowing players to obtain more information about the world.
Quest to obtain and Strengthen Regalia Type-D
New Trophies
The main game
A benchmark tool and instructions to help players optimize their PCs for the game’s launch will be available beginning 1 February. Please visit the official website for more information.
The Final Fantasy XV: Royal Pack, which includes all new DLC in Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition, will also be available separately in the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store on 6 March. The price will be announced at a later time.
Below you can watch the announcement trailer. Please keep in mind that it contains end-game spoilers!
Posted by Zidane007nl on 11 January 2018, 23:49 - 0 comments
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, which has been released for PlayStation 4 in July 2017, will be coming to PC via Steam on 1 February 2018.
The PC version will contain the following new features:
60FPS - Ivalice will look better than ever with the game running at 60FPS.
Compatible with 21:9 ultra-wide monitors - Up to three HD monitors can be used for a potential 48(16x3):9 experience.
New Game Plus and New Game Minus - Post-game content modes are now accessible from the beginning of the game.
Three background music options – The original, re-orchestrated and soundtrack versions are now available from the beginning of the game.
Maximized License Points and Gil - New functionality added to grant players max License Points and Gil from the configuration screen.
Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards and more to optimize the PC player experience.
Also a collector's edition has been announced that contains an official Collector’s Edition Steelbook with the original soundtrack, a five-piece Judge Masters Bust Set, six-card art set and a digital download code for the game.
Fans that purchase the game through Steam within the first week of launch will also receive a 20% discount, a three-track digital music compilation and a new Steam Skin illustrated by famed Final Fantasy artist Isamu Kamikokuryo.
Posted by Zidane007nl on 18 December 2017, 23:33 - 0 comments
Today, 30 years ago on 18 December 1987, the first game in the Final Fantasy series was released on the Nintendo Famicom in Japan. What maybe was the last game for the, at that time, small developer Square before they went bankrupt, became one of the best selling game franchises.
For this day Square Enix has released a fan tribute video showing many fans around the world playing the main theme of the series.
