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Murdered: Soul Suspect PS4 hands-on
Gaming

Murdered: Soul Suspect PS4 hands-on

Play detective from beyond the grave in 'Murdered: Soul Suspect' on PS4, a gripping dive into Salem's dark side as a ghostly sleuth.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2014
Lara Croft is heading for next gen consoles
Gaming

Lara Croft is heading for next gen consoles

Square Enix studio today announced TOMB RAIDER: DEFINITIVE EDITION is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4  on 30<sup>th</sup> January 2014 across New Zealand.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2013
Struggling Square Enix make staff cut-backs
Gaming

Struggling Square Enix make staff cut-backs

Square Enix faces upheaval with layoffs, a net loss of ¥13bn, and leadership change in a comprehensive company shake-up.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2013

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Final Fantasy Type-0 HD is a proper remaster
Gaming

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD is a proper remaster

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.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
The Final Fantasy XV demo is stunning
Gaming

The Final Fantasy XV demo is stunning

If you bought Final Fantasy Type-0 HD last week, you may have had a chance to play the Final Fantasy XV demo already.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Rise of the Tomb Raider Announced as Xbox One exclusive
Gaming

Rise of the Tomb Raider Announced as Xbox One exclusive

Microsoft arguably announced the biggest bombshell at Gamescom this week revealing to everyone Rise of the Tomb Raider is an Xbox One exclusive.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2014
Life is Strange for Square Enix...
Gaming

Life is Strange for Square Enix...

Square Enix unveils Life is Strange, an episodic adventure game where choices shape reality, by the creators of Remember Me.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2014
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn director interview
Gaming

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn director interview

Final Fantasy XIV's revival journey: Director Naoki Yoshida discusses overcoming player disappointment to create A Realm Reborn.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Wed, 7th May 2014
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster - your journey starts now
Gaming

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster - your journey starts now

Square Enix Ltd. have released a new trailer for FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster, out now for the PlayStation3 and PlayStation Vita.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2014
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Is A Gorgeous Gem
Gaming

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Is A Gorgeous Gem

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.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2014
Thief returns- but should we care?
Gaming

Thief returns- but should we care?

Thief's return offers mixed nostalgia but delivers on stealth gameplay, earning a 7/10 rating amidst a muddled plot.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014
Murdered: Soul Suspect Announced For Xbox One and PS4
Gaming

Murdered: Soul Suspect Announced For Xbox One and PS4

Square Enix today announced supernatural detective thriller <strong>Murdered: Soul Suspect</strong> will be released on Xbox One and PlayStaion 4.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2014
Grab yourself a Christmas surprise
Gaming

Grab yourself a Christmas surprise

Square Enix's exclusive Christmas surprise box offers a treasure trove of games worth over $75 for just $8.99, from 12th-20th Dec.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2013
Lightning strikes twice with return
Gaming

Lightning strikes twice with return

You'll be glad to hear that Square Enix has just dropped a large chunk of knowledge about the next instalment.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2013
Square Enix boss has one condition for Final Fantasy VII remake
Gaming

Square Enix boss has one condition for Final Fantasy VII remake

Square Enix CEO states Final Fantasy VII remake hinges on surpassing the original's quality. Patience required as fans await.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012
MMA star to help game studio's fighting title more realistic
Gaming

MMA star to help game studio's fighting title more realistic

MMA champion GSP teams with Square-Enix to bring realistic fighting to new game, Sleeping Dogs. The game focuses on triads in Hong Kong.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2012
Square Enix rescues True Crime: Hong Kong
Gaming

Square Enix rescues True Crime: Hong Kong

Cancelled project True Crime: Hong Kong saved by Square Enix, set for release under a new name by the original Canadian developers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
Monaco Corporation to cease gaming operations
Gaming

Monaco Corporation to cease gaming operations

The largest distributor of gaming titles in New Zealand is to shut down its gaming operations. Read on to find out what this means for Kiwi gamers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2011