Square Enix General News

[Kirin]

Nomura isn't the creator of FF...

No, I know that. When I read the article Nomura mentioned Kitase and for whatever reason Kitase stuck in my head when I replied.

I didn't mean the FF series overall, was mostly focusing on 5 and 6 which Kitase had a huge role in crafting and I believe he was the main guy on 6 especially.

[Koul]

so now that the ff7 remake is out in the open the new cocktease is going to be FF6. lol. by the time they remake everything they'll haveta remake everything all over again for the new new generation that missed out

[6souls]

Lara Croft GO
(Mobile)

Building on the success of the award-winning and critically acclaimed Hitman GO, Square Enix Montréal today unveils an all-new, ground-breaking experience coming this year to phones and tablets: Lara Croft GO.

"GO is a celebration of our iconic franchises,” said Patrick Naud, Head of Studio at Square Enix Montréal. “With Hitman GO, we’ve distilled a brand we love to its core… the Essence of Assassination.”

“Now, we are bringing this concept to a whole new level. Working in close partnership with Crystal Dynamics, we are excited to tap into the nostalgic love we have for the ultimate female adventurer, Lara Croft, and bring you… the Essence of Adventure!”

Lara Croft GO expands the turn-based puzzle gameplay and takes you on an adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover hidden secrets and face deadly challenges as you uncover the myth of the Queen of Venom.

A never-before-seen take on the iconic franchise featuring challenging gameplay, gorgeous visuals and a mesmerizing soundtrack, all at your fingertips.

http://www.laracroft.com/

[6souls]

SE Games Lineup to be released by March 31, 2017

(Nier: Automata, Final Fantasy VII Remaster & Kingdom Hearts III are missing from that lineup)

Hitman Go gets a VR release


More HD Remasters & Premium Smartphone games to be released, VR/AR to get a Stronger Focus



XIV & DQX are keeping the company afloat, XI not mentioned at all

The Digital Entertainment segment consists of planning, development, distribution, and operation of digital entertainment content primarily in the form of games. Digital entertainment content is offered to meet customer lifestyles across a variety of usage environments such as consumer game consoles (including handheld game machines), personal computers and smart devices.

In the consolidated fiscal year under review, in the area of content for platforms such as smart devices and PC browser, existing games are continuing to show strong performances, coupled with successful launches of new game titles for smartphones such as “MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY,” “HOSHI NO DRAGON QUEST,” “FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS” and “Grimms Notes.” Among the console game titles, “JUST CAUSE 3” and “RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER” made a solid start.

Revenues from operation and expansion disc sales of massively multiplayer online role playing games such as “FINAL FANTASY XIV” and “DRAGON QUEST X” are sustaining their strong performances.

Net sales and operating income in the Digital Entertainment segment totaled ¥158,964 million (an increase of 42.0% from the prior fiscal year) and ¥27,456 million (an increase of 58.9% from the prior fiscal year), respectively.

The Company’s actual financial results of operating income and ordinary income exceeded the respective forecast due to following reasons. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, in the area of content for platforms such as smart devices and PC browser, existing games are continuing to show strong performances, coupled with successful launches of new game titles for smartphones, and revenues from operation and expansion disc sales of massively multiplayer online role playing games such as “FINAL FANTASY XIV” and “DRAGON QUEST X” are sustaining their strong performances.

The Company’s actual financial results of the ”Profit attributable to owners of parent” exceeded its forecast due to decrease in “Total income taxes” as the result of the completion of liquidation procedures for a UK consolidated subsidiary

Mobile titles are doing well, too

http://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/16q4earnings.pdf
http://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ne...16q4slides.pdf

[TheDirtyHobo]

I look at that and all I see is "World of Final Fantasy before next April, fuck yeah"

[6souls]

[Auspice]

Did I just see a full size Gabranth suit? :O

[Raldo]

Did I just see a full size Gabranth suit? :O

Probably; the FF wiki mentions that one exists

Although not for sale, a life-size armor of Gabranth has been showcased in Square Enix exhibitions.

[6souls]

[TheDirtyHobo]

Too lazy to make a thread.

FFXII - The Zodiac Age. HD port to PS4.



http://www.jp.square-enix.com/ff12_tza/
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201606/06107465.html

[Robertfb]

Too lazy to make a thread.

FFXII - The Zodiac Age. HD port to PS4.



http://www.jp.square-enix.com/ff12_tza/
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201606/06107465.html

About fucking time! Day 1 baby!

[Icarian]

I've been meaning to do a second playthrough for a couple years now, but I never get to it due to some emulation glitches and the low res UI, hope this comes to steam soon-ish as I don't have a PS4

[Cantih]

All they need now is to get the PSP version of I and II on Steam, and once this drops it'll be the whole damned main series.

[Scythiroth]

Well, I've been hoping for this announcement for a few years now at E3, so this is fantastic. Will be nice to finally have the international version without emulation...I hope, I can't imagine them not doing that version.

[Ratatapa]

Should probably bump the xii thread since is will create a lot of discussion

[Alkar]

Well, I've been hoping for this announcement for a few years now at E3, so this is fantastic. Will be nice to finally have the international version without emulation...I hope, I can't imagine them not doing that version.

The title kinda implies that tbh. Either way.. about fucking time! Vaan's abs still look like shit though

Edit: Ok, it's confirmed to be based on the International version.

[Scythiroth]

I figured, would be silly not to be lol.

[Tyrath]

I've been holding off on replaying waiting for this shit. About time.

[Kaslo]

For those who haven't seen, thread: https://www.bluegartr.com/threads/12...t-HD-quot-(PS4)

[Classikmage]

All they need now is to get the PSP version of I and II on Steam, and once this drops it'll be the whole damned main series.

Wait, Steam can be accessed through PSP and/or Vita now? I thought it was PC only. <.<;

When did this happen?.... and can you play any game that's available on Steam?