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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Games
Final Fantasy 7 Trilogy Ending Won’t Be Locked Behind DLC, Director Confirms
The Final Fantasy 7 trilogy story conclusion will ship in Revelation's base game, while any potential DLC would explore a separate spin-off.
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Games
Final Fantasy 6 Remake Would Require 4 or 5 Games, Says Yoshi-P
Yoshi-P says a Final Fantasy 6, 8 and 9 remake matching FF7 Remake's scale could span four or five games to do the game justice.
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Games
Final Fantasy XIV Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 Next Week, Requiring 117.2 GB of Storage
Final Fantasy 14 launches on Switch 2 on August 4 with a 117.2 GB file size. Learn about storage needs, microSD Express support and setup checks.
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Games
FF7 Revelation Director Acknowledges ‘Open-World Fatigue,’ Aims to Tackle It With Better Guidance
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will feature a bigger open world than Rebirth, with better player guidance and reworked fast travel system.
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News
Nier Automata Director Saddened By The Disappearance Of Physical Media
Yoko Taro laments the decline of physical game media, questions PlayStation's disc future over preservation concerns.
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eXputer Originals
It’s Unbelievable How Sid Meier’s Pirates Gold Has Stayed Relevant Even After All These Years
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
Years Later, I Still Find It A Struggle To Get Into Hogwarts Legacy
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
Remembering Mercenaries: Playground Of Destruction In 2025, A Game Like No Other
The Simpsons: Hit and Run, The Legend of Dragoon, and Chrono Trigger would benefit substantially from a modern remake.
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eXputer Originals
Despite Coming Out Decades Ago, Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Can Still Put You In Awe Today
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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PlayStation
Final Fantasy Rebirth’s Sequel Has All The Attention Of Square Enix, And Not Without Good Reason
The developers of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have decided not to pursue its DLC and instead focus on the development of the game's next part.
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Games
After Killing It With Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Director Says Next Game Will Be Even Better
The three-part trilogy of the Final Fantasy 7 remake is yet to come out, and director Naoki Hamaguchi wants it to blow your socks off.
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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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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.
