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 XV Took Nearly 6 Years To Reach 10 Million Units Sold
Final Fantasy XV has sold a staggering amount of 10 million copies worldwide, reaching this milestone after nearly 6 years since release.
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Games
Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition Receives New Rating
Rating for Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition has seemingly been updated in Australia, leading to many speculations among the community.
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Games
The DioField Chronicle Receives New Rating
The DioField Chronicle has seemingly been rated in Brazil, suggesting that an official release date announcement could be following soon.
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Games
Final Fantasy XVI Is “Pretty Much” Complete, Says Producer
Final Fantasy XVI is almost complete, after a long time spent polishing and debugging the game, says Naoki Yoshida in a recent interview.
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Industry
Industry Insider Possibly Hinting At Potential SQUARE ENIX Acquisition
Accredited industry insider, Jeff Grubb, hints at the possibility of a SQUARE ENIX acquisition happening due to the recent subsidiary buyout.
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Industry
Yuji Naka Filed Lawsuit Against SQUARE ENIX After Being Removed As Director
Recently, Yuji Naka revealed how he sued SQUARE ENIX after being removed as the Director of Balan Wonderworld, apologizing for the game.
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Industry
Yosuke Matsuda Says Japanese Developers Shouldn’t Imitate Western Titles
Remnants of various cultures are etched into the video games we love and cherish. Colossals of video game developers like SQUARE ENIX illustrate a specific region throughout their alluring titles.…
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Games
Producer Teases Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins DLCs
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin finally came out last month on the 25th anniversary of the Final Fantasy franchise. Although the reviews for the game have been average, the…
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PlayStation
Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Tops Sales In Japan
Square Enix marked the 35th anniversary of its Final Fantasy franchise with the release of its new action RPG, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. It is an alternative version…
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PC
Stranger of Paradise PC Port Is A Performance Mess, Players Complain
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins PC port is currently exclusively on the Epic Games Store and not available on any other storefront for PC, including Steam. Being a Final…
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PlayStation
Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Demo File Size Leaked
The 35th anniversary of Final Fantasy is upon us and the franchise is getting a new game to celebrate it. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is coming out on…
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Games
Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Performed Below Expectations Says Square Enix
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy launched in October last year to reasonably positive reception from players and critics. Although the combat got some criticism for being generic, the overall game…
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Games
Final Fantasy 14 Free Trials Are Resuming Next Week
Dwelling on the chronicles of Final Fantasy XIV leaves one with a shot of elated nostalgia. This title has embedded itself as one of the most prominent MMORPGs in this…
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Games
Final Fantasy 14 Receiving First Graphical Update In 7.0 Patch
Square Enix is recognized for some of the amazing fantasy titles that it has crafted. The love-child of Square Enix, Final Fantasy XIV, is regarded as one of the best-executed…
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Industry
Square Enix Hosting A Broadcast For Final Fantasy 7 25th Anniversary
Final Fantasy VII has been one of the defining games of the series. Both the original and the remake made a lot of money. FFVII has garnered the most critical…
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Industry
Yoshi-P Asks Fans To Halt Toxicity Towards FFXIV Developers
Toxicity is relatively common in gaming communities. When fans don’t like something, the developers feel its brunt. Social media is the primary source of this toxicity. Hateful comments are regular…
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Games
Info About The Next FFXIV Expansion Coming End of February, Says Yoshi-P
Final Fantasy XIV was a huge success for Square Enix in 2013. The game’s vast subscriber base helped the company during a poor fiscal year. The game reached 25 million registered players…
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Industry
Japanese Game Developers Taking Notice of NFTs
According to various Japanese Game Developers, NFT could play an important role in gaming, among these is also Yosuke Saito from Square Enix.
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Industry
Guardians of The Galaxy Dominates UK Sales Charts at No.2
Guardians of the Galaxy has been a massive success so far in more ways than one. The game has received strongly favorable reviews as well as done wonders in clearing…
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Xbox
Xbox Version Of FINAL FANTASY XIV Teased Once Again
In recent years, FINAL FANTASY XIV has been one of the most famous games that Square Enix has developed. With an average of up to 30,000 active players every month,…
