Square Enix
Square Enix, founded in 1975, stands as one of the world’s most popular game publishers with a rich history spanning decades. Despite the passage of time, their dedicated fanbase remains unfazed. Renowned for iconic titles like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, Square Enix has left an indelible mark on the gaming industry globally. The critically acclaimed Life is Strange series is also among their successes. Here, you’ll find the latest news on Square Enix, covering games, staff, business dealings, and more.
- Year Founded: 2003
- Founders: Yasuhiro Fukushima, Masafumi Miyamoto
- Subsidiaries: Crystal Dynamics, Tokyo RPG Factory, Beautiful Game Studios, Square Enix Europe
- CEO: Yosuke Matsuda
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PC
Final Fantasy 16 Director Says Team Learned From Forspoken To Perfect The Game’s PC Port
The Final Fantasy 16 director Hiroshi Takai thinks it's possible for the future games in the series to release on PC day 1.
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eXputer Originals
Older Games That Can Still Blow Your Mind In 2024
Shadow of the Colossus, Okami, and Silent Hill 2 are some examples of games that can still offer a mighty good time in 2024.
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eXputer Originals
Low-Effort Open-World Games That You Need To Avoid Like The Plague
Titles such as Biomutant, Hogwarts Legacy, and Forspoken look fairly pretty from the outside, but their open worlds are shallow.
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eXputer Originals
Retro Games That Have Stood The Test Of Time Remarkably Even In 2024
You might want to give the likes of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night a revisit if you want to give some amazing retro games a shot.
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eXputer Originals
The Industry Needs To Modernize These 6 Fantastic Classics
The Simpsons: Hit and Run, The Legend of Dragoon, and Chrono Trigger would benefit substantially from a modern remake.
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Games
Square Enix Is “Working Hard” On Small To Medium-Scaled Games, CEO Says
The Square Enix CEO has recently confirmed in a shareholders' meeting that it is still working hard on multiple small-sized games.
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eXputer Originals
I’m Tired Of The Overly Drawn Hatred Towards Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts is a JRPG franchise that deserves better appreciation, despite the exaggerated hatred due to its convoluted narrative.
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eXputer Originals
My Wishes Have Been Heard, Dragon Quest 1 And 2 Remakes Are Finally Here
It seems my request for Dragon Quest 1 and 2 has reached Square Enix after all; it's the first step towards the legendary series' revival.
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eXputer Originals
With Kingdom Hearts On Steam, It’s Time For A Brain Short-Circuit Once Again
Kingdom Hearts, the iconic crossover series, and Nomura's messed-up masterpiece, is finally on Steam; it's time to enjoy this exquisite saga.
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eXputer Originals
Listing The Most Iconic Video Game Weapons Of All Time
Outside of their charm, traits, and overall ability, what makes our favorite character even better? The weapon that they carry in their hands to dish out sweet justice. Now, there…
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eXputer Originals
Dragon Quest 3 Is Just The Beginning, The Entire Series Deserves The FF Treatment
DQ 3 2D-HD is the much-awaited return of the classic Dragon Quest games, but that's not enough. What about all the others, Square Enix?
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eXputer Originals
PlayStation 1 Games That Hold Up Somewhat Even In 2024 Graphically
The PlayStation 1 found unprecedented success due to games that have stood the test of time, even decades later.
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Xbox
[Exclusive] Octopath Traveler 2 Debuts On Xbox In June As A Day-One Game Pass Title
Octopath Traveler 2 was announced for Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2023, but is only heading to the platform now in June.
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eXputer Originals
6 Of The Most Replayable RPGs Of All Time
RPGs like the Mass Effect Trilogy, Baldur's Gate 2, and Fallout: New Vegas offer immense replayability and amazing value for money.
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Games
Just Cause Is Finally Getting A Movie Adaptation By Universal Pictures
Just Cause is getting a live-action movie adaptation at the hands of Blue Beetle's director and Universal Pictures.
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eXputer Originals
Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail Is Going To Be A Wonderful Blend Of Aesthetics
Final Fantasy 14 is on the verge of receiving its new expansion, Dawntrail, which appears to be a blend of peak aesthetic.
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eXputer Originals
Japanese Video Game Studios Need To Stop Catering To The Western Audience
Japanese video game studios tend to "improve" their game for the Western audience, which usually has an opposite effect.
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eXputer Originals
Square Enix Is Going Multiplatform; The Layoffs & Its Past Don’t Inspire Confidence
After its latest games didn't meet sales targets, Square Enix is going multiplatform but the company's track record isn't convincing.
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eXputer Originals
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Should Have Stayed Faithful To The Original; Here’s Why
The original Final Fantasy 7 is loved by fans worldwide, but its remake decided to make some major changes that I don't think it should have.
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eXputer Originals
Foamstars Choked Hard A Mere 2 Months After Release; What Went Wrong?
With uninspiring gameplay, hollow live service, platform restrictions, and being outclassed by Helldivers 2, Foamstars didn't stand a chance.
