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Game review: Star Ocean: First Departure R
Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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'Star Ocean' gets a second remaster with 'First Departure R' for PS4 and Switch.
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Video: SIGGRAPH 2018 - The art and innovation
Thu, 16th Aug 2018
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A five-minute video highlighting some of the most interesting moments in art and innovation at SIGGRAPH 2018 in Vancouver.
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Hands-on review: Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition packs a lot of extra content
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition adds loads of new content for players to explore. Is this version of the game worth revisiting FFXV?.
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Hands-on review: Is Secret of Mana a good remake of the SNES classic?
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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Secret of Mana came out in the early '90s on the Super Nintendo (SNES) and was one of the best beloved RPGs of all time. Now the game has been remade.
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Hands-on review: Lost Sphear is an old-school JRPG
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Lost Sphear is a new JRPG that came out recently for PC, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Does it offer anything new to the genre?.
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Hands-on review: Dissidia Final Fantasy NT slashes onto the PS4
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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The Dissidia Final Fantasy series started on the PSP, but now the franchise hits the PS4 for the first time in this new iteration.
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Exciting Kingdom Hearts 3 news revealed at D23 Expo In Japan
Sat, 10th Feb 2018
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Disney held its D23 Expo in Japan today and Square Enix shared lots of great new information about the highly anticipated RPG Kingdom Hearts 3.
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Square Enix announces special 30th Anniversary Final Fantasy quiz for fans to participate in
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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Square Enix has announced a special quiz fans can take that tests their overall knowledge of the 30 year history of the popular Final Fantasy series.
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Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition gets a release date on PS4 and Xbox One
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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It appears Square Enix is about to re-release Final Fantasy XV adding some new content to it in a version called the 'Royal Edition'.
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Hands-on with the Dissidia Final Fantasy NT open beta demo on PS4
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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Square Enix will be releasing a new fighting game later this year called Dissidia Final Fantasy NT on the PS4. We played the open beta...
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Square Enix reveals 10-minutes of Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Returning to a familiar setting, this brand new gameplay footage shows a 16-year-old Chloe Price who is still struggling the death of her father...
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Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto gameplay reveal trailer
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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Episode Prompto trailer teasers new combat and visuals for Final Fantasy XV, set for release on June 27th.
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E3 2017: Square Enix announces ever-expanding FFXV universe and latest Life is Strange instalment
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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FINAL FANTASY XV reaches new heights in the realms of virtual reality and mobile, while the new Life is Strange takes place before the first game.
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Review: Dragon Quest Heroes II reinvents the Dynasty Warriors style of gameplay
Thu, 4th May 2017
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Dragon Quest Heroes II is a spin-off game to the main Dragon Quest RPG series. This new game brings in elements from various gaming genres.
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Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra to play Final Fantasy music at ASB Theatre
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and Auckland Live have announced they will be playing Final Fantasy music at the ASB Theatre this October.
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Final Fantasy Type-0 HD is a proper remaster
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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Even though lots of people bought Final Fantasy Type-0 HD for the Final Fantasy XV demo. the game itself is fun in its own right.
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The Final Fantasy XV demo is stunning
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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If you bought Final Fantasy Type-0 HD last week, you may have had a chance to play the Final Fantasy XV demo already.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider Announced as Xbox One exclusive
Wed, 13th Aug 2014
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Microsoft arguably announced the biggest bombshell at Gamescom this week revealing to everyone Rise of the Tomb Raider is an Xbox One exclusive.
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Life is Strange for Square Enix...
Wed, 13th Aug 2014
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Square Enix unveils Life is Strange, an episodic adventure game where choices shape reality, by the creators of Remember Me.
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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn director interview
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Final Fantasy XIV's revival journey: Director Naoki Yoshida discusses overcoming player disappointment to create A Realm Reborn.
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Murdered: Soul Suspect PS4 hands-on
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Play detective from beyond the grave in 'Murdered: Soul Suspect' on PS4, a gripping dive into Salem's dark side as a ghostly sleuth.
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Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster - your journey starts now
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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Square Enix Ltd. have released a new trailer for FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster, out now for the PlayStation3 and PlayStation Vita.
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Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Is A Gorgeous Gem
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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There have been a lot of games getting the HD treatment recently. None of them however has been as gorgeous as Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster.
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Thief returns- but should we care?
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Thief's return offers mixed nostalgia but delivers on stealth gameplay, earning a 7/10 rating amidst a muddled plot.