All Square Enix News
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UK Chart: Tomb Raider first, God of War: Ascension sells half of predecessor
Tomb Raider tops chart for second week running, while StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm launches in third place and SimCity drops down to fifth. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2013 9:55 am GMT
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Just Cause dev not making Superman game
Avalanche Studios founder denies that developer is working on title based on comic book hero. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2013 2:35 pm GMT
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New Drakengard entry confirmed for PS3
Key members of Drakengard series and Nier to develop upcoming action game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2013 3:30 am GMT
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Just Cause dev says PS4 will 'out-power most PCs for years to come'
Avalanche Studios co-founder says Sony's PlayStation 4 is "a perfect fit for the types of games we do." Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2013 2:20 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider PC patched to ease Nvidia and Intel woes
Latest Tomb Raider patch contains various gameplay and bug fixes, while Nvidia works on a new driver to improve performance. Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2013 12:33 pm GMT
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UK Chart: Tomb Raider finishes top, SimCity enjoys strong launch
Tomb Raider reboot sets new sales record for the series and enjoys the best-selling opening weekend of the year so far. Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2013 9:41 am GMT
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Tomb Raider logs 1 million players
Latest Lara Croft game from Crystal Dynamics sees seven-figure player base in under 48 hours following launch. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2013 11:44 am GMT
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Tomb Raider timed-exclusive DLC revealed for Xbox 360
Tomb Raider's Caves & Cliffs Multiplayer Map Pack coming to Xbox 360 on March 19. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2013 5:00 pm GMT
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Deus Ex The Fall domains registered
New Square Enix domain names spark speculation about Human Revolution follow-up. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2013 7:35 pm GMT
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'Thief' announced for next-gen platforms in 2014
Eidos Montreal confirms new game coming to PC and next-generation platforms in 2014. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2013 3:28 pm GMT
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New Tomb Raider film coming from The Departed studio
Crystal Dynamics working with GK Films on new Lara Croft film that will not be continuation of Angelina Jolie movies. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2013 12:47 pm GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out March 4-8: Tomb Raider, SimCity
Discover Lara Croft's origin story in Tomb Raider, or build a bustling urban empire in SimCity this week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2013 3:40 am GMT
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Just Cause dev revealing new game at E3?
Avalanche Studios co-founder releases teaser image for unannounced project to possibly be revealed at trade show. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2013 8:36 pm GMT
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Square Enix seeking Deus Ex: Human Defiance trademark
[UPDATE] Trademark application covers games and feature films, among other things; domain name registration indicates trademark is for feature film. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2013 1:53 pm GMT
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Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix coming West
Square Enix bringing compilation pack to PS3 in Europe and North America this fall; includes PS2 games Re: Chain of Memories and Final Mix. Full Story
- Posted Feb 25, 2013 3:25 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider PC specs revealed
PC version of upcoming action game features increased detail tessellation, post-filter effects, and Steamworks integration. Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2013 1:46 pm GMT
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Square Enix's Murdered: Soul Suspect out early 2014
Square Enix's mysterious new title coming out on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2013 1:42 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn beta scheduled for late February
First phase to be limited to areas around in-game nation Gridania, as well as feature level 30 instanced dungeon with a boss battle. Full Story
- Posted Feb 18, 2013 8:52 am GMT
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Just Cause dev teases new game
Avalanche Studios cofounder Christofer Sundberg releases blurry image showing off one of the company's three unannounced games. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2013 1:42 pm GMT
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Murdered: Soul Suspect set in Salem, Mass.?
Square Enix teases upcoming console and PC game could be set in seaside New England city famous for witch trials. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2013 3:56 pm GMT
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Square Enix reveals Murdered: Soul Suspect
New Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC title "challenges players to solve possibly the hardest case of all." Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2013 4:38 pm GMT
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Paul Walker to star in Hitman reboot
Fast and Furious actor to play Agent 47 in upcoming big-screen adaptation of Square Enix's stealth series. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2013 1:27 pm GMT
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Square Enix stung by 'increasingly difficult' console market
Publisher blames the console market for its ¥5.7 billion ($914 million) loss for the nine months ending December 31, 2012. Full Story
- Posted Feb 5, 2013 1:50 pm GMT
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Sleeping Dogs: Year of the Snake information slithers online
New footage for unconfirmed Sleeping Dogs DLC shows Chinese New Year theme. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2013 3:39 pm GMT
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Why Tomb Raider skipped Wii U
Creative director says upcoming action game not coming to Nintendo system due to ambition to deliver same experience across platforms. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2013 3:27 pm GMT
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Sleeping Dogs and F1 Race Stars for EU PlayStation Plus in February
Sleeping Dogs and F1 Race Stars replace BioShock 2 and Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One on PlayStation Plus in February. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2013 12:58 pm GMT
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No Tomb Raider online pass, demo
Crystal Dynamics confirms upcoming action game will not force secondhand players to pay for online access; no prerelease demo to avoid spoiling story. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2013 12:35 pm GMT
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII strikes this fall worldwide
Upcoming sequel to Final Fantasy XIII-2 coming out for Xbox 360 and PS3. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2013 6:36 am GMT
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Study: 89 percent of parents believe game violence a problem
Common Sense Media survey finds majority of parents nationwide have issues with levels of violence in games; 84 percent took issue with Hitman: Absolution ad. Full Story
- Posted Jan 11, 2013 1:07 pm GMT
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Lara Croft Xbox 360 controller unveiled
New Tomb Raider-themed 360 wireless controller unveiled at CES 2013. Full Story
- Posted Jan 11, 2013 12:24 am GMT
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Tomb Raider multiplayer details
Upcoming reboot to include standard Team Deathmatch mode, as well as "Rescue" and "Cry For Help" gametypes. Full Story
- Posted Jan 3, 2013 3:05 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider gets multiplayer
Crystal Dynamics confirms upcoming Lara Croft reboot will feature a head-to-head mode. Full Story
- Posted Dec 29, 2012 10:44 am GMT
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Final Fantasy V coming to iOS
Square Enix bringing role-playing game to iTunes, along with more titles to follow. Full Story
- Posted Dec 21, 2012 12:45 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy IV hits iOS for $16
Square Enix brings role-playing game to iTunes with compatibility for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2012 7:03 pm GMT
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Bravely Default sequel planned
Producer Tomoya Asano is currently reaching out to RPG fans for feedback and suggestions for next game via online survey. Full Story
- Posted Dec 18, 2012 8:29 am GMT
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Square Enix North America hit by layoffs
Publisher says layoffs at its Los Angeles office is a result of ensuring the studio is "operating effectively"; says upcoming titles will not be affected. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2012 5:12 am GMT
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Hitman Facebook game killed after controversy
Square Enix removes app just hours after launch, apologizing for being "wide of the mark" with game that allowed players to send death threats to friends. Full Story
- Posted Dec 4, 2012 4:37 pm GMT
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Dead Space composer working on Tomb Raider
Jason Graves chosen to craft score for Square Enix's new Lara Croft action game. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2012 5:52 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy next-gen tech demo took 12 months to make
Square Enix spent six months planning, six months creating four-minute "Agni's Philosophy" demo running on new Luminous Engine. Full Story
- Posted Nov 28, 2012 3:26 pm GMT
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New Hitman concept art released
Square Enix shows off artwork for next entry in series created live at Montreal International Game Summit this month. Full Story
- Posted Nov 27, 2012 2:14 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider campaign spans 12-15 hours
Developer confirms estimated length of new action game; protagonist Lara Croft has regenerative health; sequel dependent on success of first game. Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2012 2:20 pm GMT
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Next Hitman game to be developed by Square Enix Montreal - Report
Hitman: Absolution director Tore Blystad said Agent 47's next outing will be developed by Square Enix Montreal; said the move marks the first time the franchise has "gone out of the house". Full Story
- Posted Nov 22, 2012 10:44 pm GMT
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Square Enix considering same-sex marriage for Final Fantasy XIV
Publisher says same-sex marriage an "extremely controversial topic" and will consider feedback from players before making final decision. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2012 5:09 pm GMT
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Hitman: Absolution drops online pass
Square Enix says it planned to launch new action game with code, but has decided to take a new approach. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2012 12:35 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 20-22: Hitman: Absolution, Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale
Which games are out in Australia this week? Will you be brawling as an iconic character in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale or on the streets in Hitman: Absolution? Full Story
- Posted Nov 18, 2012 9:52 pm GMT
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Hitman: Absolution dev says game limited by current gen - Report
The game's art director Roberto Marchesi says Xbox 360 and Sony PS3 "limited" the upcoming stealth action game. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2012 12:25 am GMT
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Exorcism director behind Deus Ex movie
Sinister, Exorcism of Emily Rose captain Scott Derrickson to direct upcoming film based on Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Full Story
- Posted Nov 15, 2012 8:18 pm GMT
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Sleeping Dogs ships 1.5 million copies
Square Enix action game the company's best performing title during latest financial period; Dragon Quest X ships 700,000. Full Story
- Posted Nov 6, 2012 2:42 pm GMT
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Square Enix first Unreal 4 licensee
Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider publisher signs "sweeping" deal with Epic to use new engine, becoming first publicly known third-party using the tech. Full Story
- Posted Oct 23, 2012 3:31 pm GMT
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Big in Japan October 7-14: Bravely Default, Resident Evil 6
New Square Enix RPG at top spot and above Resident Evil 6 and new Namco Bandai RPG; 3DS XL back in high sales groove. Full Story
- Posted Oct 19, 2012 5:21 pm GMT
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First Sleeping Dogs story DLC out October 30
Debut campaign expansion Nightmare in North Point landing later this month offering a "few hours' worth" of content; no price announced. Full Story
- Posted Oct 15, 2012 3:03 pm GMT
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FIFA 13 holds off Dishonored on UK chart, Fable: The Journey lands at 37
FIFA still holds off all newcomers, including Dishonored, Pokemon and XCOM; Fable: The Journey scrapes into the top 40 at number 37. Full Story
- Posted Oct 15, 2012 9:32 am GMT
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Final Fantasy director wants to make new Vita title
Hajime Tabata has expressed interest in developing for Sony's handheld. Full Story
- Posted Oct 8, 2012 11:58 pm GMT
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ASA rejects Hitman ad complaints
UK's Advertising Standards Authority declares Hitman's Attack of the Saints 'did not glamorise violence, or violence towards women'. Full Story
- Posted Oct 2, 2012 5:15 pm GMT
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Sleeping Dogs adding 4 DLC packs in October
Quartet of offerings include new missions, vehicles, and upgrades for open-world action title; no word on pricing or release dates; first story-driven DLC reveal on October 14. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2012 3:12 pm GMT
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New Super Mario Bros. 2 sells 240K in first week
Nintendo reveals US sales statistics for new 3DS platformer; Kingdom Hearts 3D notches 180,000; 3DS software increased 68 percent in August, hardware up 36 percent. Full Story
- Posted Sep 7, 2012 1:03 pm GMT
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII announced
New installment in FFXIII series out in 2013 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3; features open-world gameplay and tweaks to Paradigm system. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2012 5:12 am GMT
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No official word on Final Fantasy X HD's progress - Square Enix
Versus XIII and series producer Shinji Hashimoto stated "no comment" on upcoming HD rerelease for the PS Vita and PS3. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2012 11:14 am GMT
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Final Fantasy 25th anniversary Ultimate Box collection announced
Compilation to feature original PlayStation versions of Final Fantasy I, II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, UMD of III, PS2 versions of X, XI, XII, PS3 version of XIII. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2012 11:11 am GMT
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Tomb Raider dev wants moments that 'make you cry'
Crystal Dynamics brand manager says players' journey with upcoming iteration of Lara Croft more akin to a TV series than a blockbuster movie; multiplayer originally planned but not implemented. Full Story
- Posted Aug 29, 2012 11:33 pm GMT
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Big in Japan August 13-19: New Super Mario Bros. 2
Nintendo strikes software top spot again with 2D platformer; 3DS XL on top of weekly hardware sales. Full Story
- Posted Aug 28, 2012 6:42 am GMT
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Sleeping Dogs PC encouraged by Square Enix
Developer says work on Windows version of open-world crime game was strengthened after rights were purchased by Square Enix. Full Story
- Posted Aug 22, 2012 6:50 pm GMT
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Hitman Absolution altered over outcry
Director Tore Blystad says he was "surprised" by reaction to action game's controversial trailer; level amended to provide deeper context. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2012 7:54 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 13-20: Darksiders II, Sleeping Dogs
Take on the role of Death in Darksiders II or indulge your inner martial artist in Sleeping Dogs. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2012 7:29 am GMT
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Big in Japan July 30-August 5: Dragon Quest X
New Wii RPG debuts at number one; Wii sales experience surge. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2012 4:03 am GMT
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Thief 4 pushed to next-gen - Report
Long-in-development Eidos Montreal action game reportedly making debut on PlayStation 4, Xbox 720 as early as next year. Full Story
- Posted Aug 8, 2012 3:46 pm GMT
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Square Enix posts $26 million quarterly loss
Final Fantasy and Tomb Raider publisher posts marginally better sales than last year for the April-June period as Dragon Quest Monsters 3DS leads traditional game sales. Full Story
- Posted Aug 7, 2012 10:36 pm GMT
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Ouya launching with Final Fantasy III
Square Enix bringing "optimized" version of 1990 role-playing game to new Android-powered console with free demo during March 2013. Full Story
- Posted Jul 31, 2012 1:41 pm GMT
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Just Cause 2 dev bemoans 'crap' DLC, forced multiplayer
Avalanche Studios boss says publishers and developers "run around as headless chickens" attempting to make money from DLC and shoehorned multiplayer. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2012 2:13 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy Versus XIII not canceled
Square Enix pres Yoichi Wada tweets that rumors of the long-delayed action role-playing game being abandoned are false. Full Story
- Posted Jul 24, 2012 12:45 pm GMT
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Square Enix to talk future Final Fantasy XIII plans in September
Publisher planning Final Fantasy event in Shibuya; FFXI and FFXIV presentations also planned. Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2012 9:40 am GMT
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Final Fantasy Versus XIII may be dead - Report
Souces tell Kotaku long-delayed action role-playing game from Square Enix has been quietly shuttered. Full Story
- Posted Jul 20, 2012 8:45 pm GMT
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Emma Stone, Lucy Liu voicing Sleeping Dogs
Square Enix announces voice talent from East and West for upcoming action game; stars from The Amazing Spider-Man, Kill Bill, Lost, Batman Begins, Die Another Day appearing. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2012 2:47 pm GMT
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LEGO Batman 2 spends fourth week at top of UK Chart
No movement in the top three last week as Lego Batman 2 sees its fourth week in first; new release Inversion misses out on a chart position. Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2012 11:34 am GMT
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Mirror's Edge writer penning Tomb Raider
Rhianna Pratchett has been at work on Lara Croft's new incarnation for two years, plans to comment on game's gender controversies soon. Full Story
- Posted Jul 12, 2012 5:48 pm GMT
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Square Enix exec says long console life spans 'biggest mistake'
Publisher's worldwide technology director says Sony and Microsoft hanging on to PS3 and Xbox 360 for so long has driven devs to browsers, mobile, and other platforms. Full Story
- Posted Jul 10, 2012 7:12 pm GMT
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Deus Ex movie in the works
CBS Films picks up rights to make movie based on 2011 game Human Revolution; The Departed and Hitman producers on board. Full Story
- Posted Jul 10, 2012 1:51 pm GMT
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Lego Batman 2 tops UK chart for third consecutive week
Lego Batman 2 fends off London 2012 to secure top spot for third consecutive week; Modern Warfare 3 reenters the top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2012 2:06 pm GMT
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Big in Japan June 25-July 1: Pokemon, Fatal Frame II Wii
Nintendo pocket monster role-playing game still reigns supreme; new Atelier RPG and Fatal Frame Wii remake debut in top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2012 4:44 am GMT
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Batman beats Spider-Man to top of UK chart
Lego Batman 2 beats newcomer The Amazing Spider-Man in comic-book contest for number one; strong Vita sales propel Metal Gear Solid HD Collection into top 10; Spec Ops hits at three. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2012 12:12 pm GMT
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Square Enix has highest salary average among game companies in Japan
Final Fantasy publisher holds top spot, above Sony, Nintendo, and Sega. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2012 6:30 am GMT
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Big in Japan June 18-24: Pokemon Black/White 2
New iteration to Pokemon Black/White bumps PS Vita RPG from top spot, outselling it 50:1, PS Vita sales cool down. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2012 8:13 am GMT
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Tomb Raider sequel teased
Crystal Dynamics global brand director says "It's not just one game" in reference to Lara Croft's origin story. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2012 4:18 pm GMT
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Most won't finish Hitman: Absolution, says director
Game director Tore Blystad predicts only 20 percent of players will finish the game, a figure he says is "horrible," and makes studio "really, really sad." Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2012 1:37 pm GMT
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TGS 2012 to feature larger international presence - CESA
Ticket prices for upcoming Japanese trade show also detailed. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2012 6:34 am GMT
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Bravely Default out this October in Japan
Square Enix's new RPG will be out for 3DS; collector's edition available only through Square Enix's online store. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2012 3:40 am GMT
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No Final Fantasy VII remake until Square Enix tops original
Square Enix CEO says RPG series would be done for if a remake were made now; company first needs to make a game that beats FFVII in terms of quality, sales. Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2012 6:00 pm GMT
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Lara Croft voice actress revealed
William & Kate, Californication actress Camilla Luddington lending her voice and performance skills to the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot. Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2012 11:49 am GMT
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Final Fantasy XI producer leaves Square Enix
Square Enix veteran Hiromichi Tanaka is leaving the company due to health reasons. Full Story
- Posted Jun 25, 2012 7:06 am GMT
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Lead Thief 4 devs exit project - Report
Updated LinkedIn resumes indicate widespread high-level turnover at Eidos Montreal; demo reel provides first footage of new game. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2012 6:58 pm GMT
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Big in Japan June 4-10: Tokyo Jungle
New PS3 survival action game roars its way to first place; 3DS and PS3 still top sellers on hardware side. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2012 7:47 am GMT
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Crystal Dynamics denies Tomb Raider attempted rape scene
[UPDATE] Crystal Dynamics explains in interview that this scene represents a "huge step in [Lara Croft's] evolution" and is an attempt to strengthen the game's narrative; developer now saying, "Sexual assault of any kind is not a theme that we cover in this game." Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2012 2:55 pm GMT
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Next-gen Final Fantasy tech demo shown
E3 2012: Square Enix's new Luminous Studio engine offers glimpse at what role-playing franchise could look like in future; tech aimed at consoles, PC, smartphones, and Web. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2012 4:58 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider due March 5, 2013
New trailer for Crystal Dynamics' Lara Croft origin story reveals game to ship worldwide in early March for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2012 2:29 pm GMT
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Activision 'crazy' to drop True Crime - Square Enix exec
Publisher's US president Mike Fischer says he can't understand why Call of Duty firm let go of the game, claims project will be a sleeper hit like Dead Island. Full Story
- Posted May 29, 2012 2:18 pm GMT
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Square Enix teams up with Just Cause developer for new project - Report
Avalanche Studios reportedly working on multiple current- and next-generation console projects. Full Story
- Posted May 29, 2012 7:17 am GMT
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Sleeping Dogs dev says publishers should lower cost of next-gen consoles - Report
United Front senior producer Jeff O'Connell says next-gen hardware should be accessible to "average" consumers. Full Story
- Posted May 29, 2012 5:45 am GMT
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Just Cause 4 websites registered
Square Enix scoops up the rights to a variety of sites for fourth title in the open-world action series before it has even confirmed the third game. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2012 4:11 pm GMT
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Deus Ex, FFXIII-2 push Square Enix to profit
Japanese publisher cites major new releases as significant contributors to the company's increased net sales and profits for 2011. Full Story
- Posted May 14, 2012 1:11 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider delayed to 2013
Lara Croft origin story pushed back to allow Crystal Dynamics to "fully deliver the very highest quality game"; new screenshot teasing upcoming E3 content. Full Story
- Posted May 14, 2012 5:47 am GMT
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Hitman: Absolution targets November 20 release
[UPDATE]: Square Enix dates Agent 47's latest assignment on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC; Sniper Challenge side game to launch May 15 for customers who preorder. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2012 1:00 pm GMT
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Big in Japan April 16-22: Fire Emblem: Awakening
Latest installment of Nintendo's strategy RPG series leads the way as 3DS games take eight of top 10 spots on software sales chart. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2012 3:08 pm GMT
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Dragon Quest X hits Wii this August in Japan
Subscription fees detailed; Square Enix to host "Kids Time" program for children to play game for free. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2012 7:49 am GMT
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Snow to be next Final Fantasy XIII-2 DLC character
FF XIII series character to be joined by new boss monster as Coliseum Battle opponents and recruitable characters. Full Story
- Posted Apr 20, 2012 2:52 am GMT
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Big in Japan April 9-15: Kingdom Hearts 3DS
Square Enix's cash cow goes up against Namco's newest Super Robot Taisen for top spot as PSP continues to outsell PS Vita. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2012 6:53 am GMT
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Piano Opera Final Fantasy IV/V/VI on sale this May
Piano arrangements of Super Nintendo Final Fantasy OST album to be on sale on various online stores. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2012 9:33 am GMT
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Sleeping Dogs awakens August 14
United Front's cop action game dated for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC in North America; retailer-exclusive DLC preorder bonuses revealed. Full Story
- Posted Apr 13, 2012 3:36 pm GMT
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Big in Japan April 2-8: Super Robot Taisen, PS Vita slump
Namco Bandai's strategy RPG claims the top spot as Vita fails to break 10,000 sales mark. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2012 5:47 am GMT
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Kingdom Hearts 3D arrives July 31
Square Enix bringing role-playing game to Nintendo 3DS this summer; portable music game spin-off Theatrhythm Final Fantasy drops July 3. Full Story
- Posted Apr 5, 2012 3:24 pm GMT
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Big in Japan March 26-April 1: Kingdom Hearts 3D
Square Enix's 3DS RPG brings home gold for recent sales update; 3DS sales spike. Full Story
- Posted Apr 5, 2012 11:40 am GMT
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New FFXIII-2 DLC features Gilgamesh, Assassin's Creed costume
AKB48-designed costume also available for free; DLC arriving April 10 in Japan. Full Story
- Posted Apr 5, 2012 4:21 am GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII-2 characters selling Prada
Men's fashion magazine spread sees Square Enix heroes trade in buckles and straps for silk shirts and slacks. Full Story
- Posted Apr 4, 2012 3:20 pm GMT
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Simpsons Arcade Game tops February PSN sales
Konami's coin-op beat-'em-up title leads Sony's monthly online sales chart; inaugural PS Vita top-selling list topped by puzzler Escape Plan. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 8:12 pm GMT
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Theatrhythm Final Fantasy coming West this summer
Nintendo 3DS rhythm game arriving in North America, Europe, and other PAL regions sometime this summer. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 2:39 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 armor coming to Final Fantasy XIII-2 as DLC
N7 outfit for Square Enix RPG to be released in Japan later this month; publisher also announces Orthros and Typhon as latest DLC monsters. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 4:54 am GMT
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Portal 2 wins big at BAFTAs
Portal 2 picks up Game of the Year, Story, and Design gongs from the British Academy; Markus "Notch" Persson receives BAFTA Special Award. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2012 11:17 pm GMT
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February game sales slide 20% - NPD
PlayStation Vita launch can't save a rough month at retail; Modern Warfare 3 tops the software charts again as industry continues sales slump. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2012 11:06 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 27-March 4: One Piece Kaizoku Musou
PS3 debut of popular anime/manga franchise reaches pole position. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2012 6:59 am GMT
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Monster Hunter Portable 3 coming to PlayStation Vita - Report
[UPDATE] Retailer listing suggests Capcom's series coming to Sony handheld; Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Nights page a fake. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2012 3:05 pm GMT
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God of War II director joins Tomb Raider dev
[UPDATE] Square Enix confirms action series director Cory Barlog hired on at California studio to work on Tomb Raider reboot and unannounced title. Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2012 1:53 pm GMT
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Avalanche teases three projects by 2014
Just Cause developer plans to announce its first in a trio of new games by July. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2012 9:43 pm GMT
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Sony lays out PSN awards slate
Fan vote to determine cream of 2011's downloadable PS3 and PSP crop; winners to go on sale for 30 to 50 percent off starting next week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2012 4:59 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 13-19: Binary Domain, Theatrhythm FF
Konami's dating sim New Love Plus beats out Sega's sci-fi shooter and Square Enix's RPG rhythm game for the top position; 3DS units rise in sales. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2012 4:12 am GMT
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Shippin' Out February 19-25: PS Vita, Syndicate
New release slate led by launch of Sony's newest portable, Starbreeze's shooter reboot; Asura's Wrath, Metal Gear Solid 3D, and PS Vita launch titles also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2012 3:27 pm GMT
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Kingdom Hearts 3D anniversary box detailed
Commemorative Japanese bundle to include upcoming game, Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, and more. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2012 8:43 am GMT
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Arkham City, L.A. Noire lead BAFTA nominations
Contenders for the UK's top video game awards revealed; Uncharted 3, Little Big Planet 2 also hotly tipped. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2012 12:01 pm GMT
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NFL Blitz tops PSN January sales
EA Sports' arcade football game leads Sony's monthly sales chart; NBA Jam, Mortal Kombat collection, Infamous: Festival of Blood, and Sonic CD round out top five. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2012 6:21 pm GMT
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True Crime: Hong Kong revived as Sleeping Dogs
Square Enix bringing United Front's renamed open-world action game to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC during the second half of the year. Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2012 2:40 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII-2 tops UK games chart
After six weeks at the top, FIFA 12 gets knocked down to four, and Final Fantasy XIII-2 is the first new release to go to number one in 2012. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2012 2:10 pm GMT
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Square Enix profits nearly triple due to Deus Ex, FFXIII-2
Action, RPG games help publisher post 175 percent year-over-year rise to $65.78 million for last nine months of 2011; net sales down slightly to $1.2 billion. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2012 4:24 pm GMT
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First Final Fantasy XIII-2 DLC dated, detailed
Coliseum battle Lightning and Master Sergeant Amodar available on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network on February 7 for $3; future DLC will be "episodes" based on main characters. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2012 6:30 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out Jan. 30-Feb. 3: Res Evil: Revelations
Three of Japan's most iconic developers release games this week. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2012 1:58 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Jan. 29-Feb. 4: Final Fantasy XIII-2, SoulCalibur V
New release slate led by Square Enix's role-playing sequel and Namco Bandai's fighting game; Rebellion's NeverDead and Mac version of BioShock 2 also out. Full Story
- Posted Jan 29, 2012 8:42 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider skipping Wii U
Crystal Dynamics believes "it would not be right" to bring latest Lara Croft revamp to Nintendo's next console as a port, leaves possibility for building one from scratch. Full Story
- Posted Jan 26, 2012 5:29 pm GMT
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Hitman: Absolution getting prequel novel
New novel Hitman: Damnation set between events of Hitman: Blood Money and upcoming entry, penned by noted James Bond writer. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2012 8:19 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Jan. 22-28: Assassin's Creed: Revelations DLC
Short release slate led by new multiplayer content for Ubisoft's stealth-action game; Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff add-on hits PC/Mac; Scarygirl frightens PSN. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2012 3:17 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Jan 9-15: Super Robot Taisen OG Saga
Recent bundle of famous strategy RPG series bumps Nintendo racer from top spot; console sales experiencing post-holiday slump. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2012 1:49 am GMT
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Kingdom Hearts 3D gets its own 3DS for Japanese launch
Latest iteration of Square Enix franchise to receive specially themed hardware bundle when it launches March 29 in Japan, bonus packed into first run of copies. Full Story
- Posted Jan 19, 2012 10:15 am GMT
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Uncharted 3 gets a dozen Interactive Achievement Award nods
Naughty Dog leads the pack with 12 nominations for AIAS-organized honors, joins Portal 2, Skyrim, Batman: Arkham City, and Zelda: Skyward Sword as Game of the Year candidates. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2012 6:00 pm GMT
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Big in Japan - Jan 2-8: 3DS, Mario Kart 7
Nintendo's portable system and games maintain edge on the competition in first week of 2012; Vita sales stabilize above 40,000 units. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2012 2:49 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Dec. 26-Jan. 1: Mario Kart 7
Nintendo's kart racer holds onto pole position ahead of Monster Hunter 3G as PS Vita continues downward trajectory. Full Story
- Posted Jan 6, 2012 3:10 am GMT
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Skyrim, Bastion, Arkham City lead GDCA nominations
Bethesda's and Supergiant's action RPGs join with Rocksteady's latest Batman adventure to snag five nods each at Game Developers Choice Awards. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2012 9:47 pm GMT
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Batman: Arkham City tops GameFly's 2011 most requested list
Caped Crusader's latest outing proves to be non-PC game rental service's most popular cross-platform title last year. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2012 8:37 pm GMT
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UK, Japanese sales slide in 2011
British market posts $3.9 billion in total retail revenues, while Japan led by 3DS, Mario to $5.9 billion gross. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2012 6:40 pm GMT
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Crystal Dynamics working on new IP
Tomb Raider developer teases fresh body of work; Lara Croft origin story on schedule for fall bow. Full Story
- Posted Jan 4, 2012 7:51 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Dec. 19-25: Mario Kart 7
Nintendo racer's sales accelerating as the PlayStation Vita experiences steep drop-off in hardware, software sales for second week of release. Full Story
- Posted Jan 3, 2012 9:27 pm GMT
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Fire Emblem introducing paid DLC to 3DS - Report
Nintendo confirms strategy series debuting on latest handheld April 19 in Japan; Nikkei reports game will be first to charge players for add-on content. Full Story
- Posted Dec 27, 2011 4:42 am GMT
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PS Vita hits shelves with 20 titles
Sony lays out launch lineup headed by Uncharted and Hot Shots Golf; games priced from $10 to $50, memory cards running from $20 for 4GB up to $100 for 32GB. Full Story
- Posted Dec 22, 2011 7:28 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Dec 12-18: FF XIII-2, PS Vita
Sony's new handheld comes in second to 3DS on hardware sales chart in launch week; Square Enix's latest RPG tops software charts. Full Story
- Posted Dec 22, 2011 4:35 am GMT
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Kingdom Hearts 3D hits US, Europe next year
Square Enix confirms Western release for 3DS installment in Disney crossover franchise; Dream Drop Distance to serve as "opening chapter of the final conflict" for storyline. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2011 4:49 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Dec. 11-17: Gears of War 3 and Battlefield 3 DLC
Downloadable add-ons for some of the year's biggest titles take center stage as retail release slate thins out. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2011 3:52 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 28 - Dec. 4: Mario Kart 7
Nintendo's latest racer beats robots and Italian assassins for top spot; 3DS unit sales double since week of Nov. 21. Full Story
- Posted Dec 8, 2011 6:34 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out Dec. 4-10: Mario Kart 7
Go-karting, Monopoly-esque property acquisitions, and first-person shooting are the top choices for the week. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2011 9:13 am GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII-2 summons Ezio costume
Assassin's Creed: Revelations frontman shares his look with Square Enix for forthcoming RPG's downloadable content. Full Story
- Posted Nov 29, 2011 5:23 pm GMT
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Big in Japan: Nov 14-20: MW3
Activision's sales juggernaut shooter beats out new One Piece game and Level-5 RPG. Full Story
- Posted Nov 24, 2011 11:21 pm GMT
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Chrono Trigger headed to iOS next month
Square Enix confirms classic RPG will hit iPhone, iPod Touch in December with touch-customized controls. Full Story
- Posted Nov 23, 2011 11:23 pm GMT
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Square Enix expanding in Montreal
More Hitman on the way as Deus Ex developer plans to add hundreds of new jobs, second Quebec-based studio; third "AAA" title confirmed. Full Story
- Posted Nov 21, 2011 6:04 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII-2 OST on sale this December
Four-disc album to be sold a day before game's release in Japan. Full Story
- Posted Nov 21, 2011 8:45 am GMT
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Square Enix returns to Unreal Engine
Multiple games on the way from Final Fantasy publisher using Epic Games' engine technology. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2011 5:39 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 7-13: Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Extend
New entry in Sega's rhythm game and Sengoku Basara offshoot occupy top spots of sales chart; 3DS again tops hardware sales with room to spare. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2011 12:13 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII-2 Roundtable: Art and Music
We picked the minds of the upcoming JRPG's composers and art director about their contributions and thought processes. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2011 6:15 am GMT
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Theatrhythm Final Fantasy rocking February 2012 in Japan
Music rhythm 3DS title to feature more than 50 songs from franchise; Aerith, Vivi, Cid, and more added to cast. Full Story
- Posted Nov 15, 2011 8:43 am GMT
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Big in Japan Oct 31 - Nov 6: Super Mario 3D Land
New handheld adventure featuring Nintendo's mascot easily leads sales charts, pushes 3DS to top of hardware heap. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2011 2:35 am GMT
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NBA Jam tops October PSN sales
EA's digital follow-up to last year's arcade baller drives it home ahead of Payday: The Heist and Crysis. Full Story
- Posted Nov 7, 2011 10:11 pm GMT
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Square Enix profit spikes on Deus Ex sales
Publisher posts 115 percent hike in net income for April-Sept. period, thanks to Eidos Montreal's 2.18-million-unit-shipping title; revenue slides 15 percent. Full Story
- Posted Nov 4, 2011 5:49 pm GMT
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Obsidian on the right way to fight used game sales
Q&A;: CEO Feargus Urquhart explains how the Fallout: New Vegas developer stays afloat as an independent studio, why it isn't getting into social gaming, and how it keeps players from renting or selling its games. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2011 10:41 pm GMT
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Chrono Cross, Final Fantasy V and VI dated for PSN
Square Enix's Winter of RPGs campaign bringing classic adventures to Sony's online platform beginning November 8. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2011 10:41 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Oct. 24-30: Final Fantasy Type-0
Square Enix's long-awaited PSP RPG top seller for the week; 3DS outsells PSP. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2011 9:44 am GMT
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Obsidian working on 'leading animation franchise' adaptation
Gaming talent agency portfolio reveals Fallout: New Vegas developer in production on new project based on popular animated property. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2011 8:10 pm GMT
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Fallout: New Vegas dev on the benefits of licensed games
Obsidian co-founder Feargus Urquhart explains his studio's tendency to work in other people's worlds, and the headaches of original IP. Full Story
- Posted Oct 28, 2011 6:59 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out October 23-29: Battlefield 3
EA's contribution to digital modern warfare, a new portable Final Fantasy title, and a vampire add-on are highlights for the week. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2011 4:48 am GMT
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Big in Japan October 10-16: Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
Flight action reboot and Japanese edition of Just Dance trump Pro Evo Soccer in the latest sales update. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2011 1:42 am GMT
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Army Corps of Hell joins PS Vita launch lineup in US
Square Enix prepping RTS-like actioner from Pikmin writer's new studio for Western launch of Sony's new handheld. Full Story
- Posted Oct 14, 2011 11:09 pm GMT
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution DLC priced, dated
Square Enix's Missing Link add-on for cyberpunk action adventure coming next week for $15, brings three to eight more hours of action/stealth. Full Story
- Posted Oct 14, 2011 10:00 pm GMT
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Big in Japan October 3-9: Pro Evolution Soccer 2012
Football, idols, and F1 racing rule the roost in recent Japan sales; 3DS still on top. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2011 10:09 am GMT
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Augmenting the Deus Ex: Human Revolution story
GDC Online 2011: Lead writer and narrative designer explains how Eidos Montreal integrated every part of the sci-fi action game, from story and gameplay to designers and writers. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2011 4:09 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII-2 preorder plans announced
Preorder bonuses available in US stores; DLC up for download following Japanese launch. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2011 6:26 am GMT
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Square Enix to hold Nier music concert
"SQ Party Level 2 Nier Night - Evening of Madness" event to be held on October 28, featuring Go-qualia and World's End Girlfriend from tribute album. Full Story
- Posted Sep 30, 2011 7:28 am GMT
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Final Fantasy brand 'greatly damaged' - Square Enix CEO
Yoichi Wada acknowledges state of Final Fantasy XIV Online has hurt the company's flagship franchise, pledges to continue rebuilding all aspects of the game. Full Story
- Posted Sep 27, 2011 7:44 pm GMT
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Deadly Premonition director to helm Lord of Apocalypse
Hidetaka "Swery" Suehiro slated to direct Square Enix's upcoming PSP and PlayStation Vita launch title. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2011 6:24 am GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII-2 launches January 31
Square Enix nails down North American, European launch dates for PS3 and Xbox 360 role-playing game sequel. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2011 6:57 am GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII-2 getting a custom PS3, DLC
Limited-edition version of Sony's console hits Japan December 15 alongside role-playing game sequel; Square Enix confirms postrelease add-ons. Full Story
- Posted Sep 15, 2011 4:14 pm GMT
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution ships 2 million
Square Enix's latest sci-fi action game hits sell-in milestone; Japanese launch expected next month. Full Story
- Posted Sep 9, 2011 5:08 pm GMT
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Madden-less August sacks software sales - NPD
Movement of EA pigskin sim into September reporting period has software sales down 37 percent; Deus Ex takes top spot on chart dominated by casual and licensed titles. Full Story
- Posted Sep 8, 2011 11:25 pm GMT
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Dragon Quest X landing on Wii and Wii U in 2012
Next title in the Dragon Quest franchise will have an online focus when it debuts on Nintendo's platforms. Full Story
- Posted Sep 5, 2011 7:21 am GMT
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Deus Ex getting DLC augmentation in October
Square Enix's cyberpunk action adventure picking up The Missing Link add-on next month; pricing, platforms TBA. Full Story
- Posted Sep 2, 2011 9:34 pm GMT
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Sony showing 18 unannounced PS Vita games at TGS
Publisher's booth will have 31 titles for upcoming portable in total at show; The Last Guardian MIA from 21-game PS3 lineup. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 8:31 pm GMT
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Dungeon Siege III turning up DLC in October
Obsidian Entertainment bringing $10 Treasures of the Sun add-on to action RPG next month on 360, PS3, PC. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 6:49 pm GMT
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Deus Ex flub has GameStop giving out $50 gift cards
CEO of specialty retailer apologizes to customers, offers store credit and "buy two, get one free" coupon for used games as a make-good. Full Story
- Posted Aug 27, 2011 12:26 am GMT
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Quantum Conundrum puzzling PC, PS3, 360
Square Enix and Airtight Games bringing Portal lead Kim Swift's first-person platform puzzle game to XBLA, PSN, Steam early next year. Full Story
- Posted Aug 25, 2011 4:00 pm GMT
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GameStop discarding Deus Ex coupons before selling game
[UPDATE] After removing codes for free OnLive streaming version of Square Enix's new release, specialty retailer pulls PC game from sale completely with publisher's support. Full Story
- Posted Aug 24, 2011 5:47 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 22-26: Deus Ex: Human Revolution
All conspiracies have to start somewhere, and this week Eidos takes players back to the start with Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Full Story
- Posted Aug 22, 2011 6:25 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out August 21-27: Deus Ex: Human Revolution
This week, game store shelves will be filled with a dash of cyberpunk role playing, anime role-play gaming, and old-school street fighting. Full Story
- Posted Aug 22, 2011 3:29 am GMT
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Shippin' Out August 21-27: Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Eidos revamp of cyberpunk franchise launches alongside Capcom's downloadable Street Fighter III, Activision's latest Call of Duty: Black Ops map pack, and Devil Survivor Overclocked for 3DS. Full Story
- Posted Aug 21, 2011 8:20 pm GMT
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Kingdom Hearts 3D playable at Tokyo Game Show 2011
Other Square Enix highlights include Final Fantasy XIII-2, Final Fantasy Type-0, and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2011 8:00 am GMT
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Gree Inc. teams up with UltiZen Games
Biggest Japanese social network creator joins forces with biggest China browser/mobile game publisher. Full Story
- Posted Aug 8, 2011 7:33 am GMT
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Square Enix sales, profits plummet
A quarter with no major releases leads to decreases across the board for Deus Ex, Final Fantasy publisher; revenues fall 25 percent as net income tumbles 62 percent. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2011 3:45 pm GMT
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Big in Japan July 25-31: Rhythm Heaven
Nintendo's offbeat rhythm game still on top despite new Queen's Gate and Devil Survivor game; 3DS tumbles to fourth place. Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2011 5:09 am GMT
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Final Fantasy Tactics assaults iPhone this week
Port of highly acclaimed strategy RPG to cost $15.99. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2011 3:23 am GMT
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Square Enix picks up True Crime: Hong Kong
Final Fantasy publisher picks up United Front Games' open-world crime game from Activision, release window and platforms undetermined. Full Story
- Posted Aug 1, 2011 8:42 pm GMT
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Deus Ex done
Square Enix and Eidos Montreal confirm Human Revolution has gone gold in advance of release next month on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Jul 27, 2011 3:22 pm GMT
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At the crossroads of steroids, baseball, and Deus Ex
Comic-Con 2011: Eidos Montreal reveals the real science and thought process behind the augmentations in its Deus Ex prequel. Full Story
- Posted Jul 21, 2011 8:49 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy Type-0 set for October in Japan
Two-UMD-disc action RPG coming out this year; retails for 7,700 yen. Full Story
- Posted Jul 20, 2011 7:42 am GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII-2 lighting up January 2012
Square Enix announces role-playing game sequel arriving early next year in North America; Japanese release date pegged for December. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2011 6:01 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out July 17-23: Call of Juarez: The Cartel
Modern Wild West shooting, dynamic narrative questing, and another postapocalyptic expansion fill up retail shelves this week. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2011 2:48 am GMT
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Space Invaders targeting big screen - Report
Producer of Transformers, Doom big-screen adaptations snaps up the rights to Taito arcade classic, begins hunt for a writer. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2011 5:27 pm GMT
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Square Enix sues Deus Ex demo pirates
Publisher going after unknown Italians for downloading press preview of futuristic shooter off Steam, leaking it to torrent sites. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2011 6:22 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy getting a rhythm game
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy for 3DS to require screen taps in sync with music pulled from long-running RPG series. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2011 6:50 am GMT
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Final Fantasy Type-0 delayed until 'fall' 2011
RPG delay possibly due to PSN outage; overseas version of game being considered. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2011 1:09 am GMT
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Yasumi Matsuno joins Level-5
Producer and director of Final Fantasy Tactics and Tactics Ogre shares details about upcoming game. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2011 11:01 am GMT
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E3 2011: BioShock Infinite scores at Game Critics Awards
Irrational's action adventure lands four trophies, including Best of Show; Battlefield 3, Sound Shapes, Elder Scrolls V nab two each; Bastion, Forza 4, PS Vita also honored. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2011 5:13 pm GMT
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Big in Japan June 13-19: Zelda 3D
Level 5's PSP mech game Danball Senki takes top spot as Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake propels 3DS to top of the hardware chart. Full Story
- Posted Jun 24, 2011 6:15 am GMT
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Dragon Quest X may support Wii U
Square Enix CEO says company is looking into ways to incorporate features of Nintendo's new console in Wii game. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2011 5:54 pm GMT
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E3 2011: BioShock Infinite, Uncharted 3 lead Game Critics Awards nominations
Batman: Arkham City, Battlefield 3, Skyrim, Star Wars: The Old Republic, From Dust, Tomb Raider also lead nods from critics' panel. Full Story
- Posted Jun 21, 2011 11:50 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 19-25: Ocarina of Time 3DS, F.E.A.R. 3, Dungeon Siege III
New release slate led by 3D remake of Zelda game, horror-themed shooter, Square Enix's action RPG; Shadows of the Damned, Cars 2: The Video Game also out. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2011 3:41 pm GMT
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Avalanche falling on New York
Just Cause developer setting up new, AAA-focused shop in Big Apple; original project for next-gen platforms due in 2014. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2011 7:32 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out June 12-18: Child of Eden
Synaesthesia effects, a return trip to Wonderland, and robots in disguise will be on gamer's lists of things to check out in this week's releases. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2011 4:42 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out June 13-June 17: Child of Eden
Tetsuya Mizuguchi's sensory experience Child of Eden hits store shelves this week for the Xbox 360 Kinect system. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2011 1:57 am GMT
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Kirby Mass Attack leads Nintendo release updates
Pink puffball's latest adventure hits September 19, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 out August 28. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2011 8:23 pm GMT
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E3 2011: Nintendo details new Wii, DS Kirby, more
Publisher continues conference presence with HAL Labs titles, plus Fortune Street, The Rolling Western, Professor Layton, Mario Party 9. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2011 7:40 pm GMT
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E3 2011: Final Fantasy series tops 100 million
Square Enix confirms centennial shipment figure for two-decade-old role-playing game franchise. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2011 3:49 pm GMT
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E3 2011: Tomb Raider due fall 2012
Crystal Dynamics announces release window for reboot Lara Croft game; coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC next year. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2011 5:09 pm GMT
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Big in Japan May 23-29: One Piece Unlimited Cruise SP
Elastic pirates and Greek version of Dynasty Warriors nab top positions in this week's sales chart. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2011 2:16 am GMT
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Big in Japan May 16-22: Akiba's Trip
Square Enix RPG gets bronze medal thanks to strip-happy action title and 3D-enhanced fighting game. Full Story
- Posted May 27, 2011 9:34 am GMT
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Square Enix developing another MMOG - Report
Final Fantasy XIV publisher wants to operate two to three massively multiplayer titles simultaneously to promote stable income. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2011 8:56 pm GMT
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Big in Japan May 9-15: Dragon Quest Monsters 2 Joker Professional
Square Enix role-playing game spin-off still on top as new Haruhi Suzumiya games and Steel Diver closing in. Full Story
- Posted May 19, 2011 10:45 am GMT
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Shippin' Out May 15-21: L.A. Noire, Fable III PC, New Vegas DLC
New release slate led by Rockstar's period detective thriller, Lionhead's action role-playing game, and new downloadable content for Obsidian's game. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2011 10:41 am GMT
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Eidos Montreal hacked
Resumes, e-mail addresses compromised in latest attack on gaming website; online presence currently offline. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2011 7:07 pm GMT
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Square Enix warns investors of $148 million loss
Publisher revises its earnings with warning of "extraordinary losses" due to project cancellations, earthquake. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2011 7:03 pm GMT
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Hitman Absolution goes Hollywood in 2012 - Report
Keith Carradine, Marsha Thomason among dozen actors enlisted for Square Enix's stealth actioner; Avatar performance capture studio on-board; new game and movie due next year. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2011 4:33 pm GMT
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Hitman Absolution confirmed for PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Square Enix launches teaser trailer for next installment in stealth action series; Io Interactive developing. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2011 5:10 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out May 1-7: MotorStorm: Apocalypse, Black Ops DLC
New release slate championed by third entry in racing series, latest volley of $15 content for Treyarch's shooter; Thor: God of Thunder, Section 8: Prejudice for PC also out. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2011 6:40 pm GMT
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Big in Japan April 18-24: Pokemon Typing DS
Nintendo's portable keyboard and typing tutorial bundle tops the Japanese sales charts as PSP outsells 3DS two-to-one. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2011 12:21 am GMT
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Obsidian hit by layoffs - Report
Twitter, LinkedIn updates indicate Dungeon Seige III studio cuts unspecified number of staff in lead-up to game's June 21 release. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2011 11:36 pm GMT
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Nintendogs + Cats sells 1.7 million, Pokemon Black & White top 11.5 million
Nintendo reveals Super Mario Galaxy 2 has moved 6.36 million; Donkey Kong Country Returns reaches nearly 5 million, Super Mario All-Stars hits 2.2 million. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2011 7:04 pm GMT
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'Hitman: Absolution' trademarked by Square Enix
Japanese publisher's UK arm files European application to lock down rights for title--is it the name of Hitman 5? Full Story
- Posted Apr 22, 2011 11:35 pm GMT
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Big in Japan April 11-17: Super Robot Taisen
Namco's latest mech battle royale for PSP leads packed slate of new releases on Japanese sales charts; Homefront and Pilotwings Resort debut as 3DS retakes hardware lead from PSP. Full Story
- Posted Apr 22, 2011 8:58 pm GMT
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Chrono Trigger cocked on PS3, PSP
ESRB rates classic Square Enix RPG for Sony's console, portable; downloadable PSone Classic rerelease likely. Full Story
- Posted Apr 22, 2011 6:41 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out April 17-23: Mortal Kombat
It's all-out kombat, team-based squad shooting in the Strait of Malacca, and Aperture-branded science. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2011 6:17 am GMT
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Shippin' Out April 17-23: Portal 2, Mortal Kombat, SOCOM 4
Plentiful new release slate led by puzzle, fighting, and shooting games; Conduit 2, Xbox Live Arcade Triple Pack, Final Fantasy IV: Complete Collection also out. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2011 6:06 pm GMT
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Big in Japan April 4-10: Earth Defense Force 2 PSP
D3Publisher's portable port of PS2 giant insect shooter knocks latest Dragon Quest Monsters from top spot after a single week in stores, PSP retains lead on 3DS sales. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2011 8:19 pm GMT
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Big in Japan March 28 - April 3: PSP reclaims lead from 3DS
Nintendo handheld's run atop the hardware charts ends six weeks after launch; Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional tops software sales in debut week. Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2011 7:17 pm GMT
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Dungeon Siege III delayed
Formerly due out on May 31, Square Enix and Obsidian's action RPG now set to launch on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC on June 21 in US, June 17 in PAL territories. Full Story
- Posted Apr 7, 2011 5:04 pm GMT
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Big in Japan: Final Fantasy IV Collection
Square Enix remake for Sony's handheld tops 100,000 sold as 3DS and PSP hardware race goes down to the wire. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2011 10:48 pm GMT
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Game composers unite for Japan
International video game composers team up for a new project to raise money for Japan earthquake relief fund--Akira Yamaoka, Woody Jackson, Bear McCreary, Yasunori Mitsuda, and Nobuo Uematsu sign on for new album scheduled for release in May. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2011 4:09 am GMT
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Sega readies Renegade Ops
Just Cause developer breaking into downloadable games with co-op shooter for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC this fall. Full Story
- Posted Mar 30, 2011 6:59 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: March 27-April 2
New 3DS titles make their debut today, while a familiar face from Square Enix and a nod to old-school wrestling join in. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2011 4:29 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 28-April 1: 3DS bonanza
There are plenty of Nintendo 3DS games being released this week to coincide with the local launch, but it's not all about Nintendo's shiny new toy. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2011 3:58 am GMT
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Shippin' Out March 27-April 2: 3DS, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12
New release slate championed by Nintendo's new handheld and software for it; EA Sports' latest golf game, Shift 2: Unleashed, WWE All Stars, Dynasty Warriors 7 also out. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2011 4:21 pm GMT
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Big in Japan March 14-20: Dynasty Warriors 7
Koei's action game continues selling as top 10 software sales cut in half, hardware sales down roughly 30 percent in first full week after devastating earthquake. Full Story
- Posted Mar 25, 2011 7:07 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out March 20-26: Crysis 2, Lego Star Wars III, Dissidia 012
New release slate championed by Crytek's multiplatform shooter, TT Games' latest block game, and Square Enix's fighting game; The Sims Medieval, Ghostbusters: SOS, Tomb Raider, Splinter Cell Trilogies, and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PC also out. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2011 11:17 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: March 20-26
This week's releases are filled with high-powered shooting, a story told a long time ago in a galaxy far away, and two more additions spawning from Square Enix's meal ticket. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2011 8:28 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 21-25: Crysis 2
It's crunch time for Crytek as the developer prepares to release its first console first-person shooter after a history of power-hungry PC games. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2011 6:03 am GMT
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Big in Japan March 7-13: Dynasty Warriors 7
Koei Tecmo beat-'em-up cruises to first-place finish on Japanese sales charts; 3DS tops hardware list for third straight week as Professor Layton, Nintendogs + Cats retain positions. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2011 11:37 pm GMT
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Gun Loco canceled
Square Enix pulls the plug on violent third-person shooter for Xbox 360; no reason given. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2011 7:51 pm GMT
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Japanese publishers cancel, delay games after quake
Online play temporarily halted for Metal Gear Online, Final Fantasy XI and XIV; Japanese debut of MotorStorm 3, Yakuza: Of the End bumped; Disaster Report 4 canned. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2011 7:49 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 28 - March 6: Final Fantasy Dissidia
Square Enix's PSP fighting game sequel cruises to top spot on sales charts, 3DS retains hold atop hardware sales chart with more than 200,000 units sold in second week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2011 7:13 pm GMT
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Call of Duty: Black Ops top US game of all time, Xbox 360 sells 535,000 in Feb. - NPD
[UPDATE] Microsoft's console sets record as latest COD proves most popular software in US history with 13.7 million units sold; domestic sales up 3% overall. Full Story
- Posted Mar 10, 2011 11:10 pm GMT
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution due Aug. 23
Eidos Montreal reveals release date for long-awaited cyberpunk action-RPG; UK release set for August 26. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2011 5:01 pm GMT
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The challenge of remaking Azeroth
GDC 2011: Blizzard game director Tom Chilton on the tough choices that had to be made when rupturing World of Warcraft with Cataclysm, and what they got right (and what they didn't). Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2011 3:58 am GMT
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Obsidian future includes XBLA, licensed IP
CEO Feargus Urquhart says original downloadable action RPG due Q1 2012, established property announcement due during E3; talks "Defiance" pitch. Full Story
- Posted Mar 1, 2011 5:45 pm GMT
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True Crime dev sheds staff
Updated LinkedIn profiles for two dozen former United Front staff indicate widespread departures following Activision project cancellation. Full Story
- Posted Feb 28, 2011 6:11 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out February 21-25: de Blob 2
Bulletstorm, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Killzone 3, de Blob 2: This week's going to pound your wallet. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2011 5:04 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: February 13-19
Frenetic fighting, psychedelic dreamscapes, and turn-based fantasy combat fill up this week's gaming quota. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2011 2:56 am GMT
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Shippin' Out February 13-19: Marvel vs. Capcom 3
New release slate championed by Capcom's latest fighting game; Gears of War Triple Pack, Dragon Quest VI DS also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2011 2:30 pm GMT
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Guitar Hero business unit disbanded, True Crime: Hong Kong canceled, Tony Hawk on hold
Once-mighty rhythm franchise's latest installment canned; DJ Hero discontinued; United Front's open-world game also given the chop; no new skateboarding game in 2011; Activision's global workforce being culled by 7%. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2011 8:40 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out February 7-11: Test Drive Unlimited 2
Head to the tropics and drive fast cars in Atari's latest racing game. Full Story
- Posted Feb 7, 2011 5:05 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: February 6-12
Nintendo's mascot engages in sports with friends, while open-world racing fans burn rubber in this week's other major release. Full Story
- Posted Feb 7, 2011 2:35 am GMT
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Shippin' Out February 6-12: Mario Sports Mix, Test Drive Unlimited 2
New release slate led by portly plumber's athletic outing, open-world racer; You Don't Know Jack also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2011 3:32 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Jan. 24-30: The Last Story, Valkyria Chronicles 3
Mistwalker's latest Wii RPG and Sega's PSP strategy sequel take top two spots as new releases dominate Japanese sales charts. Full Story
- Posted Feb 5, 2011 12:02 am GMT
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Dungeon Siege III launching May 31
Obsidian-developed action RPG arriving on 360, PS3, PC later this year; preorder incentives include free games on Steam, in-game items at retailers. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2011 6:58 pm GMT
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Square Enix sales slide 28%
Role-playing game giant's revenues, profits dip dramatically in first nine months of fiscal year; president touts changes to choose titles more wisely. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2011 5:47 pm GMT
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3rd Birthday planned for PSP March 29
Square Enix invites gamers to celebrate return of Parasite Eve protagonist Aya Brea in new RPG cover-based shooter next month. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2011 11:17 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy IV recounted on PSP April 19
Complete Collection of Square Enix role-playing game includes original Super Nintendo saga with visual overhaul in addition to The After Years episodic Wii epilogue. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2011 10:08 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out Jan. 31-Feb. 4: Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Two of Nintendo's biggest icons are battling it out again. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2011 3:32 am GMT
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Big in Japan Jan. 17-23: Kingdom Hearts PSP Final Mix
Rerelease of last year's Birth by Sleep with international version's extras tops the chart with ease; Monster Hunter Portable 3, Donkey Kong Country Returns take second, third again. Full Story
- Posted Jan 29, 2011 12:21 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: January 24-29
Necromorph spring cleaning, mind-controlling, and team-based shooting round out a busy week of releases for the region. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2011 5:43 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out January 24-28: Dead Space 2
Judging by the games out this week, space exploration is a scary endeavor. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2011 1:36 am GMT
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Shippin' Out: Jan. 23-29: Dead Space 2, Two Worlds II
New release slate led by Visceral Games' frightening third-person action game and SouthPeak's RPG; Lord of Arcana and Monday Night Combat for PC also out. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2011 1:08 pm GMT
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Bust-A-Move Universe popping onto 3DS
Square Enix bringing Bub and Bob to Nintendo's new handheld this spring in classic 3D-enabled match-three puzzler. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2011 10:54 pm GMT
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Dissidia 012 Duodecim dated
Square Enix's Final Fantasy spin-off fighter franchise returns to North America on March 22; voice cast including Keith David, Ali Hillis revealed. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2011 7:03 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII-2 arriving 2011 in Japan
Direct sequel to 2010's FFXIII being simultaneously developed for 360 and PS3; Motomu Toriyama to direct. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2011 10:05 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Jan. 16-22: Little Big Planet 2, Mass Effect 2 PS3
New release slate championed by Media Molecule's platformer sequel, Sony debut of Commander Shepard's latest adventure; Mindjack also out. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2011 1:34 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: January 17-21
Craft intricate levels with Sackboy while also experiencing a slight chill in the Dragonica world in this week's releases. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2011 5:35 am GMT
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Big in Japan January 3-9: Monster Hunter Portable 3
Capcom's critter-killing beat-'em-up easily retains top software slot with 133,500 sales, but PSP loses hold on hardware crown. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2011 10:41 pm GMT
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Japanese 3DS launch games confirmed
Eight titles to be released alongside new handheld for its February 26 debut on home soil; game prices to range from 4,800 yen ($57) to 6,090 yen ($73); full Japanese 3DS schedule inside. Full Story
- Posted Jan 8, 2011 9:57 am GMT
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Big in Japan Dec. 27-Jan. 2: Monster Hunter Portable 3
Capcom's PSP beat-'em-up maintains chart-leading position during uneventful cusp week; PSP sells nearly 100,000. Full Story
- Posted Jan 7, 2011 6:40 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider Trilogy bundles up March 22
PS3-exclusive Lara Croft compilation of Underworld, Anniversary, Legend priced at $40. Full Story
- Posted Jan 7, 2011 4:40 pm GMT
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Red Dead, Call of Duty top GameFly's 2010 charts
Blockbuster hits also online rental service's most requested games of the year; Splinter Cell: Conviction, God of War III, Super Mario Galaxy 2 top platform-exclusive titles. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2011 7:47 pm GMT
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Mario Sports Mix mixes it up February 7
Nintendo mascot extends athletic endeavors to hockey, basketball, volleyball, and dodgeball with four-in-one game compilation. Full Story
- Posted Dec 21, 2010 6:17 pm GMT
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Nintendo 3DS news coming Jan. 19
Mario Factory holding New York event to unveil its plans for North American release of the glasses-free 3D handheld. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2010 11:30 pm GMT
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PS3 Tomb Raider Trilogy unearthed
Crystal Dynamics confirms new Lara Croft three-pack; PlayStation 3 compilation due out next year to include HD Legend, Anniversary, as well as Underworld. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2010 11:12 am GMT
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Big in Japan December 6-12: Monster Hunter Portable 3
Capcom's PSP action game retains top spot as Studio Ghibli-Level Five collaboration Ninokuni, Donkey Kong Country Returns spar for second. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2010 6:56 pm GMT
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Square Enix delays Deus Ex, slashes forecast
Profits to be 92 percent lower than previously stated, need for "further polish" means Human Revolution will miss Q1 2011 window. Full Story
- Posted Dec 16, 2010 12:06 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: December 13-17
Asia finally gets the Xbox 360 version of Square's last offline Final Fantasy epic. Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2010 4:28 am GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 29-Dec. 5: Monster Hunter Portable 3
Capcom's latest action RPG dominates Media Create chart with nearly 2 million in opening-week sales; PSP benefits with 323,653 systems sold. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2010 8:27 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIV leadership ejected, PS3 version delayed
Management of every area changed as Square Enix offers "sincerest of apologies," promises changes, extends free-play period indefinitely. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2010 10:28 am GMT
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Next Tomb Raider to be origin story
Crystal Dynamics says "forget everything you know about Tomb Raider"; new game will chronicle Lara Croft's first adventure. Full Story
- Posted Dec 6, 2010 4:01 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII tops PlayStation Awards
Sony honors Square Enix's RPG as only title to sell 1 million-plus in Japan in 2010; Yakuza 4, MGS: Peace Walker, Monster Hunter, more earn Gold-level accolades. Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2010 9:57 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 22-28: Gran Turismo 5
Polyphony Digital's PS3-exclusive sim racer makes long-awaited debut in Japan atop charts with 430,000 units sold; PSP leads hardware. Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2010 6:31 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 8-14: Tactics Ogre PSP
Remake of 16-bit strategy role-playing game topples God Eater: Burst from top spot on Japanese sales chart; Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 debuts in second place. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2010 11:49 pm GMT
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Tactics Ogre PSP clings to February 15 release
Square Enix dates handheld remake of seminal strategy role-playing game; preorders to get themed tarot card deck featuring artwork of Akihiko Yoshida. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2010 7:59 pm GMT
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Lord of Arcana debuting Jan. 25
Square Enix confirms simultaneous retail and PlayStation Network launch for multiplayer PSP action game. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2010 11:59 pm GMT
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Square Enix six-month earnings falter
Publisher sees April-Sept. revenues sink 25% to $836 million, as profit falls 36% to $21 million; DQ Monsters: Joker 2, Kane & Lynch 2 sell 1 million. Full Story
- Posted Nov 5, 2010 6:49 pm GMT
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Mindjack arriving on Jan. 18
Square Enix's third-person action adventure will now arrive on PS3, Xbox 360 early next year. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2010 11:29 pm GMT
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Square Enix slashes six-month forecast by 10%
Japanese publisher says "smaller growth" of new software spurred revenue revision down to $843 million, profit to $21 million. Full Story
- Posted Nov 1, 2010 6:14 pm GMT
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Hitman studio hit by layoffs
[UPDATE] Industry veteran George Broussard claims Io Interactive has suffered staff reductions; Square Enix confirms. Full Story
- Posted Oct 29, 2010 11:10 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Oct. 18-24: Super Mario All-Stars
Portly plumber's 25th anniversary compilation dethrones Pokemon as Vanquish, Medal of Honor, more new releases storm Japanese sales charts. Full Story
- Posted Oct 29, 2010 8:00 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 2 wins Golden Joystick double
BioWare's action RPG takes the RPG and Ultimate Game of the Year awards at London ceremony; Call of Duty series picks up Shooter and One to Watch gongs. Full Story
- Posted Oct 29, 2010 3:08 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Oct. 11-17: Kirby's Epic Yarn
Pokemon Black and White cling to top spot for fifth straight week, and Wii string-themed installment for Nintendo's pink puffball mascot takes second as Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Red Dead Redemption slip slightly. Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2010 8:30 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Oct. 4-10: Red Dead Redemption, Kingdom Hearts DS
Pokemon Black and White makes it four straight weeks atop the charts as Rockstar's latest makes the top 10 with both Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, Re:coded Disney-Square Enix crossover posts strong debut. Full Story
- Posted Oct 15, 2010 8:37 pm GMT
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September US game sales slide 8%, hardware down 19% - NPD
Industry-reporting firm's new report format shows steep decline in console, portable sales; Halo: Reach, Madden NFL, Dead Rising 2 top games; PlayStation Move boosts accessories. Full Story
- Posted Oct 14, 2010 11:27 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 11-15: Medal of Honor
EA revives two old franchises this week. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2010 6:47 am GMT
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Kingdom Hearts Re:coded on DS Jan. 11
Square Enix will bring latest installment in Final Fantasy-meets-Disney mash-up franchise to Nintendo's handheld early next year. Full Story
- Posted Oct 6, 2010 10:53 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 5-8: Enslaved
Ninja Theory's postapocalyptic action game breaks the surface down under. Full Story
- Posted Oct 5, 2010 6:35 am GMT
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Just Cause film gets a screenwriter - Report
Turistas writer Michael Ross penning script for upcoming video game film; Eric Eisner’s L + E Pictures also on board alongside producer Adrian Askarieh. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2010 4:04 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 3-9: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Enslaved, Wii Party
Latest in storied series with 3D graphics hits this week next to Ninja Theory’s action adventure game, Nintendo's minigame collection, and NBA 2K11. Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2010 11:55 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Sept. 20-26: Yakuza PSP
Pokemon Black and White repeat as chart champs, but Sega's first handheld installment in organized crime action series comes in a solid second. Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2010 6:54 pm GMT
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Nintendo tabs 10 titles for 3DS launch window
Spring 2011 software lineup in Japan features Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Pilotwings, Super Street Fighter IV; Mega Man Legends 3 Project and Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D revealed. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2010 9:37 pm GMT
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Nintendo 3DS dated, priced
Stereoscopic handheld to launch February 2011 in Japan, March 2011 for US/Europe; price pegged at ¥25,000 ($299) in home nation; to include Game Boy Virtual Console. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2010 6:18 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 26-Oct. 2: Dead Rising 2, FIFA 11
Capcom zombie action game and EA Sports footie sim lead new releases including Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, Final Fantasy XIV, Front Mission Evolved, and more. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2010 10:44 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Sept. 13-19: Pokemon Black and White
Nintendo's latest monster-hunting RPG dominates with 2.6 million sold in debut; Front Mission Evolved beats Halo: Reach in first-week sales. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2010 7:57 pm GMT
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Record attendance for 2010 Tokyo Game Show
More than 200,000 people swarmed the sweaty halls of Makuhari Messe in Japan last week, a new record for the CESA-organised event. Full Story
- Posted Sep 23, 2010 4:08 am GMT
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Dissidia: Final Fantasy sequel hits next year
Square Enix confirms North American launch of sequel to role-playing series' PSP fighting game spin-off; 012 Duodecim to feature new game modes, characters, and playable Chaos storyline. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2010 6:32 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Aug. 30-Sept. 5: Metroid: Other M
Team Ninja's take on Samus finishes third in debut week, behind Capcom's latest PSP Monster Hunter and Wii Party; Modern Warfare 2 budget release cracks top 10. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2010 8:28 pm GMT
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August US game sales slide 'shocking'
Wedbush's Michael Pachter stunned by 14 percent dip in software revenue; Pacific Crest's Evan Wilson calls September the best chance for industry growth through Q1 2011. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2010 6:35 pm GMT
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Dissidia sequel struck by Final Fantasy XIII's Lightning
Square Enix reveals new installment, characters for PSP fighting game spin-off as latest console RPG hits Xbox 360 in home country with "Ultimate Hits International" version. Full Story
- Posted Sep 8, 2010 9:58 pm GMT
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August US game sale slide predicted
Analysts disagree on depth of dip; Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter expects single-digit declines in US retail software sales as Pacific Crest's Evan Wilson projects 18% drop. Full Story
- Posted Sep 7, 2010 7:08 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out: September 6-10: R.U.S.E.
It's D-day for Ubisoft's WWII real-time strategy this week. Full Story
- Posted Sep 6, 2010 7:50 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 5-11: Batman, Spider-Man, HAWX 2, R.U.S.E., NHL 11
Labor Day week sees massive wave of releases, including Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Otomedius Excellent, and the latest Dragon Age: Origins expansion. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2010 12:05 am GMT
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Big in Japan August 9-15: Wii Party, Sengoku Basara
Nintendo minigame collection and Capcom historical action game hold sway as no new releases crack the Japanese top 10. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2010 6:20 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII ad banned
Xbox 360 ad should not have used FMV footage from PS3 version, says UK advertising body, which rules the "misleading" ad should not be shown again. Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2010 11:06 am GMT
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Kirby's Epic Yarn, Donkey Kong Country Returns, GoldenEye 007 dated
Nintendo dates upcoming Wii and DS titles as pink puffball's latest lands October 17, Donkey Kong Returns November 17, Bond sneaks out November 16, and Wii Party debuts October 3. Full Story
- Posted Aug 17, 2010 7:59 pm GMT
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Square Enix goes Gun Loco in 2011
Publisher's over-the-top run-and-gun third-person shooter arriving next year exclusively on the Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2010 7:04 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out August 15-21: Kane & Lynch 2
Square Enix's gritty crime sequel leads retail pack next to action role-playing PSP game Ys Seven. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2010 4:04 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 16-20: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
The deadly duo is paroled for a retail release down under this week. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2010 6:38 am GMT
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Lara Croft Xbox 360 launching without online co-op
Multiplayer feature to be patched into Crystal Dynamics adventure game on September 28, the same day full game arrives on PlayStation 3 and PC. Full Story
- Posted Aug 6, 2010 10:35 pm GMT
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Square Enix Q2 sales rise to $382 million
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2's platinum debut helps lift publisher to 11 percent revenue growth, $21 million profit during April-June period. Full Story
- Posted Aug 6, 2010 5:55 pm GMT
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Activision Q2 sales slide to $967M, True Crime delayed
Publisher reports 7% decline in April-June revenues as digital sales surpass retail; Hong Kong-set sequel bumped to 2011. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2010 8:55 pm GMT
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Big in Japan July 19-25: Wii Party, Fate/Extra
Nintendo's minigame collection continues rocking the Japanese sales charts weeks after release, PSP action RPG enjoys strong debut. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2010 11:42 pm GMT
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Fallout devs on thinking inside the box
Comic-Con 2010: Obsidian creative leads Chris Avellone, John Gonzalez, and George Ziets describe the story-development process on New Vegas and Dungeon Siege 3. Full Story
- Posted Jul 24, 2010 2:40 am GMT
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Front Mission Evolved delayed again
Double Helix's third-person shooter spin on Square Enix's decade-old turn-based franchise suffers second delay; bumped back two weeks to September 28. Full Story
- Posted Jul 21, 2010 10:58 pm GMT
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Nier developer to shut shop
Report reveals Nier will be the last title from developer Cavia; studio to be absorbed into parent company AQ Interactive. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2010 7:11 am GMT
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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days scoots up a week
IO Interactive's Xbox 360, PS3, and PC shooter moved up to August 17 release date in North America, August 20 in Europe. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2010 6:08 pm GMT
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution novel inbound
Del Rey publishing Deus Ex: The Icarus Effect novel set for 2011 in Europe and North America; will be set in the universe of the upcoming action RPG. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2010 12:19 am GMT
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Rage, 3DS top Game Critics' E3 Awards
Postapocalyptic combat racer takes home three awards, but Nintendo's new handheld walks off with Best of Show. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2010 11:05 pm GMT
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Lord of Arcana bewitching PSPs
Square Enix's multiplayer monster hunting action game confirmed for international release; publisher plans ongoing downloadable content support. Full Story
- Posted Jul 1, 2010 6:17 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIV goes online Sept. 30 on PC
$50 regular version of upcoming MMORPG arrives at end of third quarter; $75 collector's edition to offer early access; PS3 launch TBA. Full Story
- Posted Jun 30, 2010 4:10 pm GMT
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Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2010 noms en-Rage-d
Id's postapocalyptic actioner leads multipublication panel's award nominees; Epic Mickey, Dance Central, and Portal 2 all net four nods each; winners to be revealed next week. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2010 10:29 pm GMT
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Nintendo to make 'serious' 3DS titles
Company president Satoru Iwata reveals Nintendo's plans to make "elaborate games targeting serious gamers" for 3DS; claims successor to Wii will be 3D compatible. Full Story
- Posted Jun 24, 2010 2:03 am GMT
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Shippin' Out June 20-26: Transformers: War for Cybertron
Activision's latest robot action game joined by third episode of Telltale's latest Sam & Max season, and massive MAG update. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2010 5:17 pm GMT
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Zelda: Skyward Sword unsheathed at Nintendo roundtable
E3 2010: Shigeru Miyamoto, Eiji Aonuma, more discuss development behind Nintendo's second action adventure starring its iconic Link; new trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2010 12:57 am GMT
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OnLive woos free Founding Members, launch lineup detailed
E3 2010: On-demand game-streaming service offering chance to get first year on the house; 23 titles slated for June 17 launch; Japanese pubs sign on. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2010 10:39 pm GMT
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Mindjack tapping into PS3, Xbox 360
E3 2010: Square Enix bringing futuristic online action game to Microsoft's and Sony's consoles in October. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2010 10:16 pm GMT
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Third parties prepping dozens for 3DS
E3 2010: Nintendo's new depth-of-field portable gets third-party lineup featuring Metal Gear Solid, Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Pro Evolution Soccer, Dead or Alive, Resident Evil, Ninja Gaiden, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2010 8:15 pm GMT
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PlayStation Move hits NA Sept. 19, Twisted Metal PS3-bound
E3 2010: Sony's press briefing reveals $100 motion controller starter pack; controller $50 solo, navigation controller $30; $400 PS3 bundle also planned; Portal 2 on PS3 in 2011; Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, MOH, more get exclusive PS3 content; full video inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2010 6:56 pm GMT
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Nintendo debuts 3DS, new Wii Zelda
E3 2010: Publisher anchors press conference with unveiling of depth-of-field handheld; Mario Sports Mix, Donkey Kong Country, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Nintendogs + Cats, more announced; full video inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2010 3:56 pm GMT
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Music stars align with Activision
E3 2010: Soundgarden to release its first track in 13 years exclusively in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock; Eminem to do his part for Call of Duty: Black Ops. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2010 2:38 pm GMT
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The Last Word: June 7-11
Publishers flood pre-E3 week with torrent of game announcements and release dates, while offering looks at the likes of Rock Band 3, DJ Hero 2, Enslaved, and Homefront. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2010 1:03 am GMT
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Mass Effect 2 Overlord DLC landing June 15
Fifth batch of downloadable content for BioWare's latest arrives next week on Xbox Live along with Mercenaries 2 and Lego Batman on Games on Demand, and hefty marketplace discounts. Full Story
- Posted Jun 10, 2010 10:34 pm GMT
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Square Enix preps new portable Kingdom Hearts, Parasite Eve
Publisher bringing Disney crossover back to DS with Re:coded, rekindling survival horror franchise with The 3rd Birthday for PSP. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2010 5:45 pm GMT
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Obsidian unearthing Dungeon Siege 3
RPG sequel coming to PC, 360, and PS3 with an all-new cooperative multiplayer mode; original developer Gas Powered Games to provide additional support. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2010 4:41 pm GMT
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The Last Word May 31-June 4
Memorial Day can't slow down a busy week that saw Infamous 2 confirmed, Deus Ex: Human Revolution and DC Universe Online dated, NBA Elite explained, and Backbreaker reviewed. Full Story
- Posted Jun 5, 2010 12:52 am GMT
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution taking up arms early 2011
Eidos Montreal's cyperpunk action-RPG sequel gets a release window, extended trailer for E3. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2010 5:58 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy Heroes of Light battling to DS
Square Enix announces new "back to the basics" Final Fantasy game for Nintendo's handheld, due October 5. Full Story
- Posted May 27, 2010 2:53 pm GMT
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Front Mission Evolved backpedals to Sept. 14
Double Helix's third-person shooter spin on Square Enix's decade-old turn-based franchise misses original spring launch window. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2010 5:02 pm GMT
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Low PSP sales due to piracy - Sony
SCEA senior vice president of publisher relations Rob Dyer says pirates and low publisher support for handheld hurt sales; claims upcoming tech will give titles 60-day piracy-free shelf life. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2010 5:17 am GMT
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Big in Japan May 10-16: Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2, FIFA World Cup
Little change in the charts as Square Enix spin-off, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and New Super Mario control the podium; EA soccer sim sneaks in at bottom of the top 10. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2010 9:28 pm GMT
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GameStop posts biggest non-holiday quarter ever
Specialty retailer breaks $2 billion sales mark on strength of stacked March slate including Bad Company 2, Final Fantasy XIII, God of War III; net profits top $75 million. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2010 8:14 pm GMT
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Crystal Dynamics on Lara Croft's new direction
Q&A;: Developer's global brand director explains the thinking behind the new co-op focused, arcade-inspired, isometric downloadable take on Tomb Raider. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2010 5:26 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy sells 5.5 million, Arkham Asylum commits 3.24 million
Square Enix financial report reveals record numbers; Japanese publisher posts profit of ¥9.51 billion ($102.7 million); Dragon Quest IX sells 4.26 million. Full Story
- Posted May 18, 2010 11:28 pm GMT
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Kingdom Hearts PSP hits September 7
Square Enix dates latest Disney crossover Birth by Sleep; game to launch with silver PSP hardware bundle packed in with 4GB memory stick, UMD movie. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2010 5:17 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out May 16-22: Red Dead Redemption, Alan Wake, Prince of Persia
Huge week at retail sees the launch of new games from Rockstar, Remedy, and Ubisoft, as well as Split/Second, Dragon Age: Origins' latest DLC, and more. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2010 8:18 pm GMT
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Big in Japan May 3-9: Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2, MGS: Peace Walker
Square Enix RPG spin-off and Kojima Productions' latest retain lock on top two spots; Super Street Fighter IV loses ground to evergreen Nintendo hits; PSP Go dead last...again. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2010 12:07 am GMT
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The Last Word: May 2-8, 2010
This week's lineup includes the launch of Video Game History Month, previews of Fallout: New Vegas and Crysis 2, reviews of Alan Wake and Nier, and Fable III and Skate 3 getting the TOTS treatment. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2010 10:51 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Apr. 26-May 2: Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Square Enix's critter-capture RPG outsells Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker during both games' debut week; PSP cruises into top hardware slot. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2010 5:48 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out April 25-May 1: Super Street Fighter IV, 2010 FIFA World Cup
Capcom's latest brawler, EA's soccer sim face off against Dead to Rights: Retribution, Nier, PC Splinter Cell: Conviction, White DSi bundle. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2010 4:41 pm GMT
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Volcanic ash causes game delays Down Under
Delayed freight flights due to Icelandic eruption pushes out Australian release dates for Konami titles Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Wii, Karaoke Revolution, and Puzzle Chronicles; other publishers say disruption will be minimal. Full Story
- Posted Apr 20, 2010 7:06 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out April 19-23: Nier
Save your daughter and cure a plague in Square Enix's latest release. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2010 7:40 am GMT
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March sees FFXIII, God of War III, Pokemon, Bad Company 2 sell over 1M - NPD
Four games go platinum as domestic industry bounces back by 6 percent; DS sells 700,800, Wii sells 557,500; 360 edges out PS3. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2010 10:46 pm GMT
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Analysts expect March sales rebound, Sept. 360 upgrades
Bad Company 2 to push software sales back into black; industry-watchers say Metro 2033 sold solidly while DSi XL struggled; $300 250GB Natal/Xbox Slim SKU predicted. Full Story
- Posted Apr 13, 2010 6:38 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 29-April 2: Just Cause 2
Avalanche Studios' over-the-top action game heads to retail. Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2010 6:09 am GMT
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Shippin' Out March 21-27: Just Cause 2, Red Steel 2, XBL Game Room
Square Enix's open-world actioner joins Ubisoft's swordplay pseudo-sequel and Microsoft's virtual Xbox Live arcade on the week's docket; Settlers 7, Shin Megami Tensei DS also on tap. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2010 11:57 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII sells 1 million in North America
Square Enix's acclaimed JRPG goes platinum in US and Canada within five days of PS3, Xbox 360 release, becoming fastest-selling installment in franchise history. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2010 7:40 pm GMT
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Kane & Lynch's Dog Days begin August 24
IO Interactive's hyperviolent criminal-underworld shooter continues this fall on the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2010 10:01 pm GMT
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Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep waking this summer
Square Enix confirms North American release for PSP prequel to 2002 PS2 original will arrive later this year. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2010 8:44 pm GMT
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FFXIII director intends to keep series story-driven
GDC 2010: Director Motomu Toriyama shares his experiences and offers a postmortem on the recently released Final Fantasy XIII. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2010 12:15 am GMT
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Eidos Montreal on designing Deus Ex 3, new trailer debuts
GDC 2010: Art director on how the Icarus myth influenced the cyberpunk prequel, trying to come up with a distinct visual look, and Heavy Rain's scary characters; full trailer and video developer interview inside. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2010 1:57 am GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII ships 5 million units
One day after JPRG's Western launch, Square Enix announces shipment milestone; Final Fantasy series stands at 96 million units shipped life-to-date; SF launch event video inside. Full Story
- Posted Mar 10, 2010 5:12 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 8-12: Final Fantasy XIII
SquareEnix's highly anticipated Japanese RPG makes its Western debut on both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2010 5:56 am GMT
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Shippin' Out March 7-13: Final Fantasy XIII
Square Enix's long-awaited multiplatform role-playing game arrives in stores alongside Yakuza 3, Resident Evil 5 Gold, and Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2010 3:53 pm GMT
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Lara Croft goes downloadable for Guardian of Light
Square Enix drops Tomb Raider name to focus on the face of the franchise; new Crystal Dynamics-developed installment due this year. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2010 5:33 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 1-5: Battlefield: Bad Company 2
EA prepares to deploy its latest game in the Battlefield franchise. Full Story
- Posted Mar 1, 2010 5:37 am GMT
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Shippin' Out: February 28-March 6: Bad Company 2
Electronic Arts' latest military first-person shooter takes point, Sony and 2K Sports release their annual MLB double-header, Supreme Commander 2 debuts, and Mega Man hits 10 in a busy week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 1, 2010 2:53 am GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 15-21: Resident Evil 5 Gold gets the gold
Alternative Edition of Capcom zombie shooter ousts God Eater from top spot; Heavy Rain debuts in sixth place. Full Story
- Posted Feb 26, 2010 9:59 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out: February 21-27: Heavy Rain
Quantic Dream's PS3-exclusive thriller leads slate of new releases including Endless Ocean: Blue World, Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing, Napoleon: Total War. Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2010 4:12 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 8-14: God Eater back for seconds
Namco Bandai's deity-gobbling action adventure sells an additional 110,235, again besting Dragon Quest VI and New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Full Story
- Posted Feb 19, 2010 6:25 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 1-7: God Eater
Namco's PSP action adventure game of divine digestion sells nearly 300,000 copies in first week on shelves. Full Story
- Posted Feb 12, 2010 8:58 pm GMT
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$400 FFXIII 250GB Xbox 360 bundle officially official
Microsoft confirms rumors of "special edition" bundle including white console, two controllers, and exclusive avatar items; limited-edition faceplate sold separately. Full Story
- Posted Feb 11, 2010 10:15 pm GMT
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'Deus Ex: Human Revolution' trademarked
Square Enix registers title with USPTO, EU for use with games, likely revealing title of Eidos Montreal's reboot of sci-fi action RPG series. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2010 12:44 am GMT
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Square Enix nine-month profits jump 48%
Publisher rides Final Fantasy XIII's Japanese launch, Eidos acquisition to ballooning net income of $87 million on $1.51 billion revenues. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2010 6:42 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Feb. 7-13: Dante's Inferno, BioShock 2
EA's infernal new action adventure takes on 2K's anticipated dystopian shooter follow-up, while Square Enix brings Star Ocean: The Last Hope to the PS3. Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2010 6:55 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out February 8-12: BioShock 2
Underwater adventures, deep-space travel, and all-out warfare assault Aussie gamers this week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2010 4:45 am GMT
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Big in Japan Jan. 25-31: Dragon Quest VI DS
Square Enix's portable RPG dominates the week's sales as Tri-Ace's Resonance of Fate charts on both PS3 and Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Feb 5, 2010 8:49 pm GMT
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Nier will be here April 27
Square Enix and Cavia's M-rated, blood-soaked action RPG arrives for the Xbox 360, PS3 in North America this spring; Yosuke Saito video interview inside Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2010 5:37 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out February 1-5: Dante's Inferno
EA sends players straight to hell in its latest hack-and-slasher. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2010 4:01 am GMT
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Big in Japan Jan. 18-24: Valkyria Chronicles 2
Sega's PSP-exclusive turn-based strategy sequel sells nearly 100,000 in first week but can't outpace the super-selling New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Full Story
- Posted Jan 29, 2010 10:33 pm GMT
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Front Mission Evolve-ing spring 2010
Double Helix's third-person-shooter take on Square Enix's turn-based strategy franchise deploying early this year on 360, PS3, PC. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2010 8:39 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Jan. 11-17: PSP, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep
Square Enix crossover action RPG and Sony portable enjoy second week atop charts...as PSP Go finishes dead last in hardware rankings. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2010 8:06 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Jan. 17-23: Dark Void, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Capcom's jetpack-powered action game and Konami's spook-fest headline a light week on the retail front; Bejeweled Twist DS, Vandal Hearts 360 also on tap. Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2010 10:53 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Jan. 4-10: Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep
Square Enix's latest keyblade quest sells nearly 450,000, pushing PSP to top of hardware chart. Full Story
- Posted Jan 15, 2010 10:01 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII 'completed' for US, EU
Director Motomu Toriyama says the Western version of the long-awaited JRPG is awaiting final approval, on track to launch March 9; international trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2010 9:29 pm GMT
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Square Enix's Fantasy Earth MMO headed to US
Final Fantasy publisher's free-to-play online title confirmed for North American launch later this year. Full Story
- Posted Jan 13, 2010 7:12 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Dec. 28 - Jan. 3: New Super Mario, Zelda DS, FFXIII
Iconic plumber's latest outing sells 268K; Wii and DS dominate software charts, combining for eight of top 10 best-sellers. Full Story
- Posted Jan 8, 2010 6:54 pm GMT
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Nier nearly here
Square Enix gives spring release window for PS3/360 action RPG from the developers of Bullet Witch, Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles. Full Story
- Posted Jan 7, 2010 7:53 pm GMT
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Japan game sales slip 6.9% in 2009
Enterbrain reports region's software, hardware revenue sank to $5.91 billion; Nintendo DS, Dragon Quest IX led charts. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2010 9:58 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out December 20-26: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Square Enix's Crystal Bearers for the Wii leads a light release slate including the retail launch of Guitar Hero: Van Halen. Full Story
- Posted Dec 21, 2009 5:55 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII day-one sales hit 1 million in Japan
Square Enix's hotly anticipated JRPG busts platinum sales marker in 24 hours after Dec. 17 launch, franchise sales surpass 92 million. Full Story
- Posted Dec 18, 2009 5:53 pm GMT
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True Crime spree hitting Hong Kong in Q4 2010
[UPDATE] Activision brings back open-world action series in Chinese metropolis; ModNation Racers studio United Front Games at the wheel; PS3, 360 now confirmed. Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2009 3:17 am GMT
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House, M.D. makes an appointment with PC, DS
Adventure-puzzle game to arrive on computers in February, with a version for Nintendo's handheld following in April. Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2009 7:35 pm GMT
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Just Cause 2 gets late March launch
Avalanche Studios' over-the-top open-world action sequel takes flight March 23 in North America, March 26 in Europe and elsewhere. Full Story
- Posted Nov 24, 2009 5:27 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 9-15: J-League Pro Soccer Club
Sega dethrones Winning Eleven with its own footie sim for the PSP; Sony's portable, PS3 nearly tie at top of hardware chart. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2009 10:12 pm GMT
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Supreme Commander 2 deploys in March
Square Enix and Gas Powered Games' massive-scale RTS arrives on PCs March 2, Xbox 360 version drops two weeks later. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2009 9:29 pm GMT
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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days due in 2010
Square Enix confirms Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC sequel to 2007's Dead Men will be set in the Shanghai underworld. Full Story
- Posted Nov 18, 2009 2:28 pm GMT
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Twitter, Facebook, Last.fm now live on Xbox Live
Xbox Live Update: Microsoft rolls out fall update for Xbox 360's online service; Gyromancer, Diner Dash head to XBLA; Grid now a GOD. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2009 8:07 pm GMT
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Square Enix, Eidos collaborating on new project
First joint venture between Japanese company and new subsidiary being undertaken at Deus Ex 3, Thief 4 development house in Montreal. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2009 10:25 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 15-21: Assassin's Creed II, New Super Mario Bros., Tony Hawk Ride, L4D2
Hectic week at retail sees headliners joined by more EA Sports Active, RE: Darkside Chronicles, God of War Collection, first Sims 3 expansion, NCAA Basketball 10, LBP PSP, more. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2009 4:29 pm GMT
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ChartSpot: October 2009
Brutal Legend, Demon's Souls, Tekken 6, WWE Smackdown land in bottom half of top 20; PC charts see Aion, Sims 3 switch places ahead of...Nancy Drew?! Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2009 11:05 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 2-8: Pro Evolution Soccer 2010
Latest installment in Konami's Winning Eleven series dominates a sales chart crammed with older releases. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2009 10:48 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII due March 9
Square Enix's latest J-RPG headed to North America and Europe in early 2010, Leona Lewis' "My Hands" named as theme song; new trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2009 2:32 pm GMT
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US game industry shrinks 19% in Oct., NBA 2K10 tops - NPD
Halloween month saw a scary drop to $1.07 billion in non-PC domestic sales; 2K Sports' basketballer barely beats Borderlands, Uncharted 2 in combined sales; Wii beats PS3. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2009 11:27 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 8-14: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Activision shooter dominates busy holiday release week; new Dragon Ball, Pro Evo Soccer games also set for launch. Full Story
- Posted Nov 7, 2009 10:58 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Bayonetta, Tekken 6
PlatinumGames' latest action effort grabs the gold while Namco Bandai's King of Iron Fist tournament earns bronze; new Final Fantasy Gaiden for DS takes second. Full Story
- Posted Nov 6, 2009 7:07 pm GMT
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Square Enix sales jump 33.2%, profits fall 55.7%
Publisher takes in $998 million as Dragon Quest IX sells 4 million, Batman Arkham Asylum 2.63 million, Kingdom Hearts 385/2 1.22 million. Full Story
- Posted Nov 5, 2009 7:23 pm GMT
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PSP Go day-one sales top 28,000 in Japan
Enterbrain reports Sony's newest portable sees above-average demand in island nation following November 1 launch. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2009 10:14 pm GMT
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Square Enix lowers fiscal-year expectations
Publisher scales back profit projections by ¥5 billion, cites expenses related to Eidos acquisition, severance payments. Full Story
- Posted Oct 30, 2009 12:39 am GMT
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ChartSpot: September 2009
Aion, Champions Online debut atop NPD's monthly PC rankings, while Kingdom Hearts 358/2, Scribblenauts, and NHL 10 and in bottom half of top 20; [UPDATE] Need for Speed Shift moves under 293K on PS3/360. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2009 12:42 am GMT
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Big in Japan: Halo 3: ODST cracks top 10, PS3 wins Sept.
Xbox 360 makes rare appearance on weekly chart otherwise dominated by Tomodachi Collection, Pokemon, and Tales of Vesperia; Sony's slim console prevailed last month. Full Story
- Posted Oct 2, 2009 11:20 pm GMT
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PSP Go launch adds 100+ games to PSN
New handheld's debut accompanied by first PSP Minis, debuts of PixelJunk Monsters, Thexder Neo, sales on Puzzle Quest, Prinny, and more; full list and price breakdown inside. Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2009 5:20 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII to sell 6 million - Square Enix
CEO Yoichi Wada predicts huge sales of JRPG, China expansion will help publisher's profits double in 3-5 years; DQIX ships 4 million. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2009 11:58 pm GMT
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MGS4, Mario Kart Wii honored at Japan Game Awards
TGS 2009: Konami's action adventure, Nintendo's racer deemed top titles of last year by the CESA; Peace Walker, FFXIII, Assassin's Creed II among best up-and-comers. Full Story
- Posted Sep 28, 2009 11:36 pm GMT
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Sony details 250GB FFXIII PS3 bundle, PSP community
TGS 2009: House of PlayStation lays out plans for Final Fantasy XIII pack-in, two new DualShock 3 colors, PSP RooM, and downloadable comics. Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2009 11:32 pm GMT
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Microsoft, Square Enix tout XBLA lineup
Gyromancer, Toy Soldiers, Snoopy Flying Ace all slated to arrive for the Xbox 360's online platform. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2009 11:07 pm GMT
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Capcom, Square Enix, Namco, and Sony discuss future of gaming
TGS 2009: Haruhiro Tsujimoto, Yoichi Wada, Shuhei Yoshida, and Shin Unozawa help kick off the expo with an in-depth discussion of East-vs.-West development and the current state of the industry. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2009 2:26 am GMT
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Shippin' Out: Sept. 20-26: Halo 3: ODST, Aion
Microsoft and Bungie's latest sci-fi shooter joins NCsoft's angelic MMOG; Afrika, Katamari Forever roll to PS3, Spyborgs, TMNT Smash-Up brawl on Wii. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2009 4:27 pm GMT
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Star Ocean: The Last Hope sails onto PS3 Feb. 9
Square Enix and Tri-Ace's onetime Xbox 360-only JRPG given worldwide 2010 release date on Sony's console. Full Story
- Posted Sep 16, 2009 11:18 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider creator departs Crystal Dynamics
Toby Gard leaves Square Enix studio after nine months leading development on unannounced project, establishes independent consultancy firm. Full Story
- Posted Sep 15, 2009 9:14 pm GMT
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ChartSpot: August 2009
Madden, Wii Sports Resort, Batman stand atop console top 20, while the Sims and World of Warcraft duke it out for PC supremacy...again. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2009 8:43 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy Crystal Bearers arrive on Wii Dec. 26
Square Enix's latest take on Crystal Chronicles role-playing spin-off series set for North American launch at year's end. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2009 7:34 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 14-18: Guitar Hero 5
Activision sets its sights on the Fab Four with the release of Guitar Hero 5. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2009 6:38 am GMT
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NPD: US game industry slips 16% in August, PS3 sales nearly double
1.9M units of EA's footballer couldn't prevent double-digit decline; analysts believe Sony has hit "sweet spot" with $299 PS3 Slim; Arkham Asylum, Wii Sports Resort score, while Wolfenstein, G.I. Joe flop. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2009 11:07 pm GMT
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Analysts augur 10-14% August sales slide
Madden launch not expected to prevent sixth straight month of slumping software sales; Pachter predicts Wii price cut by November, industry-watchers split on impact of PS3 price drop. Full Story
- Posted Sep 9, 2009 6:49 pm GMT
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FFXIII theme, energy drink unveiled
Square Enix picks up new singer Sayuri Sugawara to croon Final Fantasy XIII's title song, unveils ultra-caffeinated tie-in beverage, Elixir. Full Story
- Posted Sep 8, 2009 6:15 pm GMT
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Hirai toasts PS3 at FFXIII date night
With JRPG hitting Japan Dec. 17, Sony Computer Entertainment CEO hypes console bundle in Tokyo, talks intertwined fates of PlayStation brand and Final Fantasy franchise. Full Story
- Posted Sep 8, 2009 5:30 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII hits Japan Dec. 17
The epic JRPG will arrive in island nation both solo and bundled with PS3 console; Square Enix still shooting for NA, EU release in spring 2010. Full Story
- Posted Sep 8, 2009 4:11 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XII vets talk game localization
PAX 2009: Former Square Enix localizers Alexander Smith and Joseph Reeder present the challenges faced when translating Japanese dialogue. Full Story
- Posted Sep 7, 2009 6:14 pm GMT
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Order of War deploys Sept. 22
Square Enix and Wargaming.net's large-scale WWII-based RTS arrives for PC later this month. Full Story
- Posted Sep 3, 2009 4:47 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 31-September 4: Batman: Arkham Asylum
The Caped Crusader brings his vigilante justice to the PS3 and 360 this week. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2009 5:58 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Aug. 23-29: Arkham Asylum, Dissidia
Eidos' comic-book action-adventure game committed to X360, PS3; Square Enix's Final Fantasy 3D fighter hits PSP, with Professor Layton rolling onto DS and Metroid Prime Trilogy for Wii. Full Story
- Posted Aug 23, 2009 11:21 pm GMT
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Arkham Asylum dev attached to Hitman 5
Actor's online resume indicates Rocksteady Studios may have taken over development of new installment in IO's hired assassin franchise. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2009 10:53 pm GMT
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Hitman film producer picks up Just Cause rights - Report
Variety says Adrian Askarieh has secured film license for Avalanche Software's free-roaming, adrenaline-filled action adventure. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2009 1:13 am GMT
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Square Enix Q1 earnings slip, DQIX ships 3.5M
Japanese publisher reports 1.2 dip in April-June revenues, as losses rocket to $17 million following purchase of Tomb Raider house. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2009 6:48 pm GMT
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$5 million Square Enix class action suit detailed
Amended complaint reveals FFXI gamer is suing Japanese publisher for millions in "suffered damages" after her characters were deleted during two-year hiatus from MMORPG. Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2009 5:10 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out July 26-August 1: Wii Sports Resort
Nintendo's sports bundle sequel due out Sunday, with Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection and Marvel vs. Capcom 2 slamming onto Xbox 360; KOFXII PS3/360-bound; Bionic Commando and East India Company sail to the PC. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2009 5:09 pm GMT
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Big in Japan: Dragon Quest IX dominates charts
Square Enix RPG tops 2.3 million, pushes DSi sales to double previous week's total; Wii Sports Resort also hangs tough. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2009 12:03 am GMT
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Big in Japan June 29-July 5: Wii Sports Resort orders another mai tai
Nintendo's minigame compilation again tops Media Create's weekly chart, selling 155,000; DSi's 46,855 tops hardware. Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2009 5:35 pm GMT
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Square Enix retires Eidos publishing label
Japanese pub consolidates operations in Europe and NA, confirming some headcount reduction; British company's name will live on through dev studios. Full Story
- Posted Jul 7, 2009 6:15 pm GMT
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Hitman getting another shot at the big screen - Report
20th Century Fox hires writer of Kane and Lynch adaptation to handle Agent 47's second silver screen assignment, next game hinted at. Full Story
- Posted Jun 25, 2009 6:19 pm GMT
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Uncharted 2, Scribblenauts top Game Critics' E3 Awards
Naughty Dog's PS3-exclusive sequel wins Best of Show, 5TH Cell's DS puzzler honored for Best Original Game by industry media collaboration. Full Story
- Posted Jun 23, 2009 6:23 pm GMT
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Big in Japan June 8-14: Infinite Space
Platinum Games' DS strategy game debuts atop the charts as games for Nintendo's systems take 15 of top 20 spots. Full Story
- Posted Jun 19, 2009 5:57 pm GMT
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Halo 3: ODST, God of War III top E3 favorites - Survey
Nielsen study released yesterday reveals the top 12 games presented at the expo that are most likely to be purchased by gamers. Full Story
- Posted Jun 18, 2009 7:27 pm GMT
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Tomb Raider creator leading Crystal Dynamics team
LinkedIn profile reveals Toby Gard has been named design lead on Lara Croft keeper's upcoming unannounced project. Full Story
- Posted Jun 18, 2009 5:50 pm GMT
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Crystal Dynamics staffing up for 'AAA franchise'
Following two rounds of headcount cuts, Tomb Raider: Underworld dev posts job req for Senior Art Director to work on "one of the most prestigious" series. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2009 5:45 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 14-20: Ghostbusters, Guitar Hero: Smash Hits, Let's Tap
The long-anticipated ghoul-catching adventure joins a full-band rhythm game remix comp and a box-peripheral-based Wii party game; America's Army 3 also reports for duty. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2009 8:19 pm GMT
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Big in Japan June 1-7: Kingdom Hearts DS reigns
358/2 Days sells over 100,000 in first full week of release; latest Ace Attorney, Dynasty Warriors games take second, third spots. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2009 6:08 pm GMT
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Kingdom Hearts 358/2 arises on DS Sept. 29
E3 2009: Square Enix and Disney's multiplayer-enabled crossover RPG arrives on Nintendo's portable this fall. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2009 6:18 pm GMT
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Square Enix 'considering' FFXIV Online for 'Microsoft hardware'
E3 2009: Japanese publisher calls PS3/PC-only release of its new MMORPG into question; "We are considering all options," says SVP; full Q&A; inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2009 5:12 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIV confirmed for PS3, PC
E3 2009: Second massively multiplayer installment in Square Enix role-playing franchise set for simultaneous worldwide launch in four languages. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2009 11:43 pm GMT
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PS3 motion controller revealed, God of War III due in March
[UPDATE] E3 2009: Final Fantasy XIV due in 2010; Gran Turismo PSP and $249.99 PSP Go coming Oct. 1; Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Team Ico's The Last Guardian, and Rockstar's PS3-exclusive Agent unmasked--full event live blog inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2009 6:01 pm GMT
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New Metroid, Mario Galaxy, Wii Vitality Sensor headline Nintendo E3 event
E3 2009: The Big N returns to the LACC, showing off New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Wii Fit Plus, Mario & Luigi RPG: Bowser's Inside Story, Golden Sun DS, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2009 3:50 pm GMT
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Rydia's Tale in FFIV: The After Years available
E3 2009: Square Enix announces the release of Rydia's Tale, the first episode in its latest WiiWare game. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2009 2:54 am GMT
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Motion-sensing camera, 360 MGS debut at Microsoft event
E3 2009: Expo kicks off with news on Project Natal, Halo Reach, Left 4 Dead 2, Crackdown 2, Forza 3, Lionhead's new virtual friend, and more; Kojima announces all-new project will debut on 360. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2009 7:30 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII arriving spring 2010
E3 2009: Square Enix narrows release window on long-awaited role-playing game for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2009 6:22 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out June 1-5: Infamous
It's an electrifying week for PS3 owners. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2009 7:26 am GMT
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E3 2009: The storm gathers at the LACC
PHOTO ESSAY: As a small army of roadies assemble the massive booths for this year's event, GameSpot snapped some shots of the banner-festooned Los Angeles Convention Center. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2009 3:42 am GMT
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Front Mission Evolves on 360/PS3/PC, Nier revealed
E3 2009: Double Helix-developed revamp of tactical mech franchise leads Square Enix's Western push; Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts games get release windows. Full Story
- Posted May 29, 2009 8:11 pm GMT
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300th Game hits Wii Virtual Console
N64 classic The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask becomes 300th title on Nintendo's retro-game download service. Full Story
- Posted May 18, 2009 4:17 pm GMT
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Dissidia: Final Fantasy PSP bundle drops August 25
Square Enix's 3D fighter packed in with Mystic Silver PSP-3000, Advent Children, 2GB memory stick launching alongside stand-alone game this fall. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2009 7:39 pm GMT
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E3 is just what the industry needs - Analyst
EEDAR's Jesse Divnich predicts Sony to chase casuals to no avail, a major 360 game exclusive to go download-only, and new Mario and Zelda games from Nintendo. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2009 7:12 pm GMT
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WiiWare turns one
Nine-part Final Fantasy IV spin-off, Super Meat Boy, Cave Story headline upcoming lineup for downloadable-game service as Nintendo celebrates milestone. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2009 5:51 pm GMT
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Thief 4 officially uncloaked
Eidos Montreal crafting the cutpurse Garrett's new adventure; release date, platforms, gameplay details still under wraps. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2009 2:45 pm GMT
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PS3 sales spike 288% in Japan, no US FFXIII demo on Blu-ray
Enterbrain credits JPRG demo for two-month sales jump; producer Yoshinori Kitase says Advent Children Blu-ray option put aside, PSN and XBL download now being considered. Full Story
- Posted May 6, 2009 8:32 pm GMT
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Square Enix fast-tracking FFXIII localization - Report
Producer Yoshinori Kitase says publisher is aiming to "minimize" lag between Western release of anticipated JRPG and its Japanese launch later this year. Full Story
- Posted May 5, 2009 5:54 pm GMT
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Square Enix teases new 'mystery' game
Japanese publisher launches placeholder site for seemingly urban-warfare-themed new game. Full Story
- Posted May 1, 2009 5:16 pm GMT
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Square Enix TMs Dragon Quest Wars
Publisher files name application with United States Patent and Trademark Office for potential new game in long-running franchise. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2009 11:55 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Apr. 13-19: PS3 sales spike on FFXIII demo
Square Enix sampler for heavily anticipated RPG translates to substantial sales for Sony's console; new Pokemon Mystery Dungeon debuts strong. Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2009 12:47 am GMT
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Square Enix closes on Eidos, Final Fantasy sells 85 million
RPG-heavy Japanese company completes its acquisition of UK publisher; sales breakdowns also reveal Dragon Quest sells 47M, Tomb Raider 30M. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2009 7:01 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out April 6-April 10: Godfather II
Build your own crime syndicate, go to war, and get your ninja on in this week's releases. Full Story
- Posted Apr 6, 2009 7:12 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 30-April 3: Wanted: Weapons of Fate
Curve bullets this week in the latest movie tie-in game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 30, 2009 6:49 am GMT
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Eidos shareholders approve Square Enix buyout
Tomb Raider publisher easily secures majority of stock-owner approval for Japanese company's takeover bid. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2009 4:40 pm GMT