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Final Fantasy 14's iconic producer Naoki Yoshida's first game at Square Enix apparently got cancelled

The producer is quite the name now, but his start at Square Enix wasn't so smooth.

Final Fantasy 7 news to be shared in June as part of anniversary celebration

Final Fantasy 7 is 25 years old. Let that sink in a minute.

Square Enix still recommends Balan Wonderworld "with confidence" despite recent lawsuit

After the recent news that Naka sued the developer, in its recent earnings call Square Enix still said it would recommend the game.

Only one person was keeping the Babylon's Fall dream alive on Steam last week

Babylon's Fall had, at one point the other week, a single player online on Steam.

Final Fantasy 16 devs previously worked on an asymmetrical co-op game that was "basically Bloodborne"

Producer Naoki Yoshida was attached to the project before needing to fix Final Fantasy 14.

Outriders, one of Square Enix’s last remaining Western IP, didn’t turn a profit in 2021

Outriders didn't make a profit in its launch year of 2021 as developer People Can Fly notes it still hasn't got any royalties from the title.

Let’s talk about Gex, baby: Why Embracer should revive gaming’s worst mascot

Nuts to Deus Ex, Thief and Tomb Raider – I want more Gex, dammit!

The truly awesome Final Symphony video game concert is returning to the UK

One of the best and most unique video game orchestra concerts is back in the UK for its 10th anniversary.

Tomb Raider has 88 million lifetime sales, so why did Square Enix sell it off so cheap?

Lara Croft is very popular, it turns out – so why did Square Enix offload her and its other major IP for a relatively small amount?

There’s no better time to bring back Legacy of Kain

Whether it’s Soul Reaver, Blood Omen or something else entirely, it’s time to bring back Legacy of Kain

Square Enix keeps Just Cause, Life is Strange, and Outriders

Despite offloading some of its most notable IP to Embracer Group, Square Enix will retain a few of its Western titles.

Square Enix is selling Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Lara Craft Go along with their studios

Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix Montreal are being sold off to the Embracer Group.

Barret gets a Yoshitaka Amano-styled overhaul in this Final Fantasy 7 Remake mod

Paints Barret in a whole new light.

Final Fantasy 14's director says that the next expansion's story is already underway

Despite patch 6.0 not being finished yet, Naoki Yoshida has already got to work on 7.0.

Final Fantasy 16 in "the final stages of development," according to its producer

Naoki Yoshida and the rest of the team promise a "comprehensive game full of story and gameplay."

Yuji Naka sued Square Enix over Balan Wonderworld’s release

Naka claims he was removed as director from the project six months before it launched.

Chrono Cross Unreal Engine 5 fan project is gorgeous

Shown off in a short Youtube video, this beloved local has been given a total makeover in UE5.

Kingdom Hearts is beatable with a Dance Dance Revolution pad, as proven by a Twitch streamer

MomoPkmn95 was inspired by similar challenge runs.

Outriders' Worldslayer expansion adds a new campaign, new subclasses, and a new endgame

Outriders' big expansion is not far off, and it promises a hefty chunk of new content.

Square Enix president still wants to push forward with blockchain games despite widespread backlash

Yosuke Matsuda seems to have no intention of stopping the company's blockchain plans.

Final Fantasy 14's housing lottery system is broken, but a fix is coming

The result announcement period is being extended due to the issue.

Should you care about Square Enix's next big RPG experiment, Forspoken?

Forspoken, in the works for PS5 and PC, could be Square Enix's biggest risk of 2022 – are you excited about it?

10 inappropriate Disney-owned properties we want to see in Kingdom Hearts 4

Make room in the Gummi Ship

To reach a series high, Kingdom Hearts 4 only needs to do one thing – but I fear it won't

Over the years, Kingdom Hearts has become more enamored with its own lore than its Disney roots. For me to truly love KH4, I need it to focus on its Disney worlds once more.

Kingdom Hearts 4 will be developed in Unreal Engine 5, giving us the highest definition Donald Duck

The first trailer was already pretty unreal.

Tomb Raider reboot writer Rhianna Pratchett woud like it if Lara had "less father issues" in next game

The video game writer touched on her feelings on the series at this week's BAFTA Games Awards.

Kingdom Hearts 4 officially revealed, as well as a new mobile game

The next two Kingdom Hearts games are on the way, with one getting a closed beta later this year.

Certain digital PS3 and Vita titles are "expiring" and no one knows why

Games like Chrono Cross are no longer playable due to a backdated expiration date.

Next Tomb Raider game is in development and is being built using Unreal Engine 5

The news was announced alongside the release of Epic's new engine today.

Chrono Cross is a classic that deserves its remaster – but fans of Trigger should know what they’re in for

Chrono Cross isn't Chrono Trigger, for better and for worse, and that's worth knowing if you're curious about this remaster.

Triangle Strategy is a slow burn, but its combat and vote systems are truly brilliant

I’ve been struggling to get all the way through Triangle Strategy, which moves like molasses. But its excellent design keeps pulling me back in.

Top games releasing in April 2022: Chrono Cross, Nintendo Switch Sports, Lego Star Wars and more

What new games are coming to PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X and PC in the coming months? We've got the best ones here for you.

Marvel's Avengers War Table rework coming March 24

You can also expect added clarity to the systems, missions, and how to begin your journey in the Avengers Initiative.

Babylon's Fall content up to the end of Season 2 is nearly complete, work on Season 3 has started

PlatinumGames says there are no plans to reduce the scale of development on the game.

Chocobo GP is a truly lovely kart racer suffocated by DLC and season bullshit

After waiting for a new Chocobo Racing spin-off for years, I’m forced to bounce off an otherwise great game right away by greedy mobile-style monetization.

11 things I wish I knew before playing Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

It may not be a Souls game, but Stranger of Paradise sure is inspired by them – so here's what you need to know if you plan to take on Chaos yourself.

Stranger of Paradise is cool, but I yearn for a simpler Final Fantasy anniversary game

The Team Ninja Soulslike is a nice addition to the Final Fantasy extended family, but I want so see something else from Square Enix.

"Flashy and trashy" – Critics are split on Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

As expected, the Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin reviews have brought chaos to the games industry. Jack would be pleased.

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin review – One of the best 3/5 games I’ve played in years

Team Ninja’s Final Fantasy spin-off is awkward, ugly, dumb, and irritating. Yet, it also has this unwieldy, compelling charm.

Here's everything you missed in PlayStation's March 2022 State of Play stream

Didn't stay up for Sony's show? Internet drop out during a trailer? Don't worry, we've rounded up everything you need to know.

Another Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin demo is live right now

Tonight's PlayStation State of Play show introduced us to a new demo for Final Fantasy spin-off, Stranger of Paradise ahead of its launch next week.

Forspoken trades spring release for a fall debut

The game has been delayed a few months.

Stranger of Paradise is going to be better than Elden Ring... in terms of difficulty options, at least

Why I – a Soulslike liker – am fine with taking it easy with Jack Garland in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin.

Final Fantasy 14's 10-year plan: What the future looks like for Square Enix's unsinkable MMO

How Square Enix is future-proofing FFXIV with graphical updates, solo play and more.

Initial sales for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy weren't as high as Square Enix expected

Sales at launch "undershot" Square's expectations.

Final Fantasy 14 devs reveal what makes Endwalker's small moments so special

Square Enix has got something really special with Final Fantasy 14, and even the developers acknowledge it's in the smallest moments the game works best.

The Big Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker interview – Yoshi-P and Natsuko Ishikawa reflect and look ahead

Chatting about intimate story beats, making tough decisions, and a nightmare inspiration with the developers of Final Fantasy 14.

Crystal Dynamics hints at what's to come with Marvel's Avengers patch in March

Crystal Dynamics isn't ready to reveal the next formal roadmap just yet, though.

Square Enix explains why after 25 years cult classic Romancing SaGa 2 is heading West for the first time

FFXIII details next month in US