Showing posts with label SQUARE ENIX. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SQUARE ENIX. Show all posts

Sunday, September 18, 2016

NEW WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY TRAILER SHOWCASES FAMILIAR BEASTS AND CHARACTERS

Direct from Square Enix...

NEW WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY TRAILER SHOWCASES 
FAMILIAR BEASTS AND CHARACTERS

At this year’s Tokyo Game Show, SQUARE ENIX® released a newWORLD OF FINAL FANTASY™ trailer that follows the journey of siblings Reynn and Lann as they enter the world of Grymoire. Bound by prophecy to lead the world to salvation or ruin, they encounter a multitude of familiar FINAL FANTASY® beasts and characters, including Faris and her pirate moogles™ (FINAL FANTASY V), Rydia and her companion mist dragon (FINAL FANTASY IV) and the young summoner Eiko (FINAL FANTASY IX). The trailer also features the opening theme song “Innocence2” performed by Mizuki.
The Day One edition of the game is available now for preorder through the Square Enix Online Store and at participating retailers for $59.99. The Day One edition includes extra digital content including an exclusive Sephiroth summon and the Japanese voice-over option add-on. The Collector’s Edition, presented as a physical pop-up book containing an 80-page hardbound artbook, three mini-figurines,Sounds of the World soundtrack CD, extra digital content and more, is also available in limited quantities exclusively through the Square Enix Online Store.

The WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY TGS Trailer is available at: https://youtu.be/IzQikBYRLUY.

WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY will arrive on October 25 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system.

Saturday, September 12, 2015

FINAL FANTASY V Coming To PC This Month

Direct from SQUARE ENIX...

SERIES CLASSIC FINAL FANTASY V COMING TO PCs THIS MONTH

SQUARE ENIX® today announced that FINAL FANTASY ® V will be available on Steam® on September 24th. Originally released in 1992, FINAL FANTASY V weaves a classic tale of magic, monsters and friendship as players follow four unlikely heroes tied together by fate who embark on a journey to restore life to the world's four elemental crystals.

Players who pre-order FINAL FANTASY V on PC between now and its launch on September 24 will receive a ten percent (10%) discount for the game through the Steam® store: (http://store.steampowered.com/app/382890/)

Features for FINAL FANTASY V on PC include:

·         Veteran character designer, Kazuko Shibuya, has returned to recreate the characters and graphics from the Game Boy® Advance version for an enhanced experience.
·         Updated controls and a newly optimized active-time battle system for an even more fluid PC experience
·         A job and ability system featuring 26 unique classes that allows players to freely customize their four heroes to fit their unique play style
·         The Sealed Temple, an additional dungeon originally featured in the 2006 version of FINAL FANTASY V for Game Boy Advance®
·         Enuo, an optional boss created by renowned designer Tetsuya Nomura

·         Loads of obtainable Steam trading cards and achievements

Thursday, July 30, 2015

THE QUEST FOR THE GRAND CRYSTAL BEGINS IN FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS

Direct from Square Enix...


Today SQUARE ENIX® announced that FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS®, a new action-role playing adventure, will be coming to the Americas exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system. Either through solo play or with up to three other Explorers, players can dive into dungeons to collect crystals scattered throughout the world while battling classic FINAL FANTASY® enemies.

FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS focuses on cooperative play with friends and utilizes a refined party system allowing Explorers to master over 20 new and familiar jobs—including Knight, Monk, Black Mage and White Mage—to defeat the realm’s mightiest monsters and even recruit them for battle. Players will have the ability to call upon the powers of eidolons like Ifrit and Bahamut, as well as transform into other legendary characters from the FINAL FANTASY series via the Trance feature.

The multiplayer functionality is enabled through the Nintendo 3DS system’s wireless communication functions.

Story
The world is on the brink of war over its reserves of crystals, the planet’s chief source of power. Players must band together to form an elite squad of Explorers on an island rich in crystals, braving hordes of monsters in hopes of conquering a newly discovered Grand Crystal – every Explorer’s dream.

The debut trailer is available on YouTube (http://youtu.be/I8SM2CSL. FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS will be available on January 26, 2016, for Nintendo 3DS. This title is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.sro). 

Monday, July 6, 2015

SQUARE ENIX INVADES SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2015

SQUARE ENIX® today announced its lineup for San Diego Comic-Con, taking place July 9-12 at booth #3829 in the San Diego Convention Center. Attendees will have a chance to play DRAGON QUEST HEROES®: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below™ and FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 ™ HD on PC months before its release, and purchase exclusive figures for other titles.

DRAGON QUEST HEROES: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below is a full-scale action RPG that will be available on October 13 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.  Players must rise up against insurmountable odds, challenge swarms of enemies and conquer gigantic monsters. It is filled with characters and monsters designed by world-renowned artist Akira Toriyama. Also, Yuji Horii, director and creator of DRAGON QUEST®, and Koichi Sugiyama, the renowned composer closely tied to the series, are closely involved in bringing this title to life.

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 ™ HD brings an immersive world, memorable characters and the production value known of the series, together with high-quality gameplay and storytelling. Coming this year to PC on Steam, the game will include graphical options for high-end PC users, improved battle and camera controls as well as Steam community features.


Attendees will also be among the first who can purchase the select advance sale items prior to general public availability:

Event SRP:  $250 (Sales Tax included)
From the creative mind of Tetsuya Nomura comes a unique and stylized BATMAN™. This figure offers interchangeable set of arms, rich glossy black and red paintwork and translucent visor among other features.

FINAL FANTASY® XIV: Heavensward™ Carbuncle Plush (Emerald and Topaz Vers.)
Event SRP: $40 each (Sales Tax included)
These cute yet powerful creatures based on the beloved summons from FINAL FANTASY XIV, can now be yours. The Carbuncle plush is available in two versions, and each one comes with its very own in-game minion item.

Other limited release collectibles available to attendees for purchase include:

San Diego Comic-Con 2015 Exclusive

Event SRP: $100 (Sales Tax included)
Based on the highly popular and award-winning video game, BATMAN™: ARKHAM KNIGHT, the figure matches the highly detailed in-game graphics with battle scars and weathering effects. This SDCC exclusive version has been painted in a metallic bright blue and gold color scheme. Available for purchase at the booth or for pre-order on the online store.

Event Exclusives:  

DC COMICS VARIANT PLAY ARTS -KAI- TIMELESS WILD WEST- BATMAN™ (Limited Color Ver.)
Event SRP: $120 (Sales Tax included)
Two American icons make for an amazing mashup of epic proportions. Batman has been re-imagined as a cowboy to combat lawless criminals who run rampant in the Wild West. Varying paint methods were applied to show the texture of the leather materials, as well as weathering from grit and dirt. The figure includes display stand and interchangeable hand parts.

METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN PLAY ARTS -KAI- Venom Snake (Splitter Ver.)
Event SRP: $100 (Sales Tax included)
From the highly anticipated entry in the Metal Gear Solid franchise, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN, this figure includes an exclusive color paint scheme, interchangeable head, hands, weapons parts, and display stand.

Finally, for fans of the Play Arts -KAI- action figure line, Square Enix will display an array of never-before-seen prototype figures at the booth. For the latest events and merchandise news, follow the official merchandise Twitter (@SQEX_MD_NA) or visit the San Diego Comic-Con exclusives merchandise page at: http://www.square-enix-shop.com/us/event/SDCC2015.html.

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Square Enix Announces Hitman for Sony PS4 and Xbox One

Io-Interactive unveils HITMAN™, the new digital-led gaming experience for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC. Launching on December 8th, 2015.


HITMAN™ will see players perform contract hits on powerful, high-profile targets in exotic locations around the world, from the highly fashionable Paris and sunny coast of Italy to the dust and hustle of the markets in Marrakesh in this creative stealth action game.

“This is a true HITMAN fantasy, a highly challenging, thinking person’s game where creativity is rewarded,” said Christian Elverdam, Creative Director, Io-Interactive. “You have the power and intelligence of Agent 47™ at your fingertips and it is your choice whether to use brute force or orchestrate a genuine masterpiece of assassination.”

Gameplay focuses on taking out targets in huge and intricate sandbox levels with complete freedom of approach. Where to go, when to strike and who to kill - it is all up to you. And for the first time HITMAN will lead with a digital release inviting players into a world of assassination.

“This is new ground for HITMAN, coming out digital first enables us to do something new, bold and exciting,” said Hannes Seifert, Studio Head at Io-Interactive. “We are building a live, expanding and evolving world of assassination where we continuously develop the game, listening closely to the players as we release new locations, missions and hits as soon as they are ready - where $60 and not a dollar more gets you full access to the experience.”

HITMAN will begin on December 8th, evolving and deepening over time, with this initial storyline concluding in 2016.

“This game marks a new direction for the studio,” continued Seifert. “With HITMAN, we are not only embracing our core fans in a new way by bringing them closer to the development than ever before but we are also laying the foundation for a very exciting future by embracing what a live environment can offer a title like this. It is only the beginning for us and for HITMAN.”

E3: Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy VII Remake for Sony PS4




At Sony Computer Entertainment of America LLC’s (SCEA) E3 press conference today, SQUARE ENIX® announced that it has begun production on the full remake of FINAL FANTASY® VII for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.

Leading the development will be key members from the original project, including producer Yoshinori Kitase, director Tetsuya Nomura and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima.

First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII is universally regarded as a hallmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game has sold over 11 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has even expanded into spin-offs, films, and merchandise.


More updates on this project will be revealed at a later time.

Monday, September 22, 2014

New York Comic Con Play Arts Kai Batman Arkham Origins Deathstroke Exclusive Figure

 

For its first New York Comic Con exclusive, Square Enix has recreated the nimbleness of Deathstroke to the utmost by incorporating flexible material in his shoulders and ankles to enable a wide range of motion. The paintwork features realistic weathering and chips on his armor, to imply the countless battles he has fought as an assassin. This stunning metallic color variant, a 2014 New York Comic Con Exclusive, brings a touch of noir to the classic Deathstroke design. The gold and black paint application on this figure makes for a stunning contrast and a must-have collectible for any fan of this deadly assassin!






Befitting an expert on weapons and explosives, the Deathstroke figure comes equipped with an arsenal of weapons, including a hand gun, a club, a sword, and a rifle along with corresponding interchangeable hands.

If you want to secure one of these event exclusive figures, limited to 1000 units, avoid long lines at the show, or simply can’t make it to New York Comic-Con… pre-order now!

Figure includes display stand.

[PLEASE NOTE]
-NYCC exclusive figurines pre-ordered on the Square Enix NYCC EXCLUSIVE STORE will be shipped to your provided address, and are not available for onsite pick-up at the NYCC 2014.
-Products will only be shipped after November 20th, 2014.
-Maximum order quantity: 2.

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Square Enix Announces 2014 PAX Prime Line Up

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in the Americas, is inviting fans to come experience their upcoming lineup at this year’s PAX Prime, taking place in Seattle, WA from August 29 to September 1.

Attendees will get the chance to play the latest titles from Square Enix’s impressive roster of role-playing games, including the musical rhythm RPG THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL™, the HD-remastered compilation KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX, and the recent releases DRAGON QUEST™ VIII: Journey of the Cursed King™ and DRAGON QUEST IV: Chapters of the Chosen™ for mobile devices.

Fans can also experience other major titles from Square Enix, such as, Lara Croft® and the Temple of Osiris™, the sequel to Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light; the team-based multiplayer action game Nosgoth™; and massively competitive mobile title Hitman: Sniper™.

Fans of the Hitman franchise will also have the opportunity to participate in Hitman: Sniper tournaments that will be held hourly in the Square Enix booth. At the end of each day, the player with the highest score from all of the tournaments, will have their high-score integrated into the final game at launch with a special elite treatment.

There will also be a special Hitman: Sniper community event held by Unity and Square Enix Montréal at the Hard Rock Café on Friday, August 29th from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Grand Prize winner at the community event will win an impressive prize package, which includes the opportunity to be integrated into the game as a villain for Agent 47 to eliminate with their custom 3D model.

PAX Prime attendees can visit the Hitman: Sniper community event at the address below:

WHEN:
Friday, August 29
8 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Tournament Period)
8 p.m. – 2 a.m. (Event Period)

WHERE:
Hard Rock Café
116 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101

To check out what Square Enix has to offer at PAX Prime 2014, please visit the Square Enix Booth at Booth #3630.

The full lineup includes:
                                                                  
HD Consoles and PC Lineup

Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation®4, Windows PC
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
ESRB: T (Teen)
Available: December 9, 2014

Developed by Crystal Dynamics, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. In her new adventure, Lara Croft travels to Egypt and must join forces with rival treasure hunter Carter Bell and imprisoned gods Horus and Isis, to defeat the evil god Set. Featuring a four-player co-op story, players must work together to explore the temple, defeat hordes of enemies from the Egyptian underworld, solve devious puzzles, and avoid deadly traps. All the while, players will compete for treasure, powerful artifacts, and ultimate bragging rights.

Platform: PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10+)
Available: December 2, 2014








KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX is a fully remastered HD compilation of KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX and KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX. Both games will be available for the first time in North America for the PlayStation®3 system. Theatrical cut-scenes from KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded will also be included in the compilation. The game is a follow-up to last year’s KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX and will also lead into the highly anticipated KINGDOM HEARTS III.

Platform: Windows PC
Developer: Psyonix
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: In Closed Beta

Nosgoth is an upcoming free-to-play multiplayer experience from the Legacy of Kain series of video games, involving humans and vampires locked in a bloody struggle against one another. Players can play both as Humans and Vampires in the game, level up individual classes and purchase upgrades to further power up your character.

Handheld and Mobile Lineup

Platform: Nintendo 3DS™ system
Developer: indieszero Co., Ltd.
ESRB: T (Teen)
Available: September 16, 2014

Combining hallmark FINAL FANTASY music with role playing game (RPG) elements, the new THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL is bursting with new content, including the new “Versus Mode” where players can now compete head-to-head with friends and other players. The game also includes 221 songs and over 60 playable characters from the entire FINAL FANTASY series. Players can relive nostalgic moments as they tap their way through key FINAL FANTASY events, field themes and battle arrangements.

Platform: iOS, Android
Developer: Square Enix Montréal
Age Rating: 17+
Available: Winter

Hitman: Sniper is an upcoming free-to-play, massively competitive sniper game. Take on the role of Agent 47 and scope in on your marks using skill, subtlety, smarts and subterfuge to complete your contracts. Spend your hard earned blood money on a wealth of powerful rifles and authentic, game-changing upgrades. Engage your friends in leaderboard driven challenges and prove you have what it takes to be the deadliest marksman around.

Platform: iOS, Android
Developer: Square Enix
Available: Now

DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is now ported for the first time to mobile phones and tablets. As the first game in the series with 3D graphics,  DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King lets mobile players revisit a beautiful world filled with vast grassy fields, snow-capped mountains, daunting dungeons and restless seas. Players can slide their screens to pan the camera in a full 360 degrees around the character. In addition,  DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King features the original title’s revolutionary synthesizer score, orchestrated by the series’ long time music composer Koichi Sugiyama.

Platform: iOS, Android
Developer: Square Enix
Available: Now

DRAGON QUEST IV: Chapters of the Chosen was originally released in Japan on the Family Computer System in 1990, and later on the PlayStation and Nintendo DS™ system. Compiling five chapters to create one epic story, traveling in a large party on a wagon, and issuing commands that allow party members to fight using their own AI has made the game a sensational hit. The mobile version includes the party conversation feature which is new for North American fans. Players can talk to their party to receive various responses throughout their adventures and experience the first game in the Zenethian Saga with the unique chapter based story system.

Monday, July 14, 2014

Square Enix and Deep Silver Partner to Host SDCC Arcade

Square Enix, Inc. and Deep Silver, a division of Koch Media GmbH,have partnered to host a Deep Silver / Square Enix Arcade at the Whiskey Girl restaurant and bar during the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con. Open to the public, fans will get an early look at the award nominated upcoming lineup from both publishers.

Fans can visit the Deep Silver / Square Enix Arcade at the address below:


WHEN:         
Friday & Saturday, July 25-26
11:00am – 2:00am

WHERE:      
Whiskey Girl
702 Fifth Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

The Square Enix lineup for the Arcade includes the recently announced Lara Croft® and the Temple of Osiris™, the team-based multiplayer title Nosgoth™ and the latest mobile games from Square Enix Montreal: Hitman: Sniper™ and Hitman GO™. Deep Silver will showcase its latest titles, including Escape Dead Island®, Metro™ Redux and Sacred™ 3.

Attendees can also check out the recently announced KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX, THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL™ and Hitman GO at Booth #3829 between Lobby D and E in the San Diego Comic-Con Exhibit Hall.

Square Enix Titles

LARA CROFT® AND THE TEMPLE OF OSIRIS™
Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation®4 system, Windows PC
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: Coming Soon
Developed by Crystal Dynamics,  Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is the sequel to the critically-acclaimed  Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. In her new adventure, Lara Croft travels to Egypt and must join forces with rival treasure hunter Carter Bell and imprisoned gods Horus and Isis, to defeat the evil god Set. Featuring a four-player co-op story, players must work together to explore the temple, defeat hordes of enemies from the Egyptian underworld, solve devious puzzles, and avoid deadly traps. All the while, players will compete for treasure, powerful artifacts, and ultimate bragging rights.

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX
Platform: PlayStation®3 system
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: December 2, 2014
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX is a fully remastered HD compilation of KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX and KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX. Both games will be available for the first time in North America for the PlayStation®3 system. Theatrical cut-scenes from KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded will also be included in the compilation. The game is a follow-up to last year’s KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX and will also lead into the highly anticipated KINGDOM HEARTS III.

NOSGOTH™
Platform: Steam/Windows PC
Developer: Psyonix
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: In Closed Beta
Developed by Psyonix, Nosgoth is a fast paced competitive team-based multiplayer game pitting a variety of brutal humans and vampires in a fight for survival. The two races have very different play styles: Humans have an arsenal of devastating raged weaponry and lethal devices while Vampires specialize in visceral close-up melee attacks augmented by their inhuman abilities. Nosgoth is set in the dark fantasy world of the Legacy of Kain series and is currently in Closed Beta.

THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL™
Platform: Nintendo 3DS™ system
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: T for Teen
Available: September 16, 2014
Combining hallmark FINAL FANTASY music with role playing game (RPG) elements, the new THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL is bursting with new content, including the new “Versus Battle” mode where players can now compete head-to-head with friends and other players. The game also includes 221 songs and over 60 playable characters from the entire FINAL FANTASY series. Players can relive nostalgic moments as they tap their way through key FINAL FANTASY events, field themes and battle arrangements.

HITMAN: SNIPER™
Platform: iOS and Android
Developer: Square Enix Montréal
Age Rating:  17+
Available: Fall 2014
Hitman: Sniper is an upcoming free-to-play, massively competitive sniper game. Take on the role of Agent 47 and scope in on your marks using skill, subtlety, smarts and subterfuge to complete your contracts. Spend your hard earned blood money on a wealth of powerful rifles and authentic, game-changing upgrades. Engage your friends in leaderboard driven challenges and prove you have what it takes to be the deadliest marksman around.

HITMAN GO™
Platform: iOS and Android
Developer: Square Enix Montréal
Age Rating:  17+
Available: Now
Hitman GO is a turn-based strategy game where you will strategically navigate fixed spaces on a grid to avoid enemies, infiltrate well-guarded locations and take out your target on beautifully rendered diorama-style set pieces. You really have to think about each move and all the Hitman tools of the trade you would expect are included; disguises distractions, sniper rifles and even 47’s iconic Silverballers. The recently released Airport box update offers an array of added extras.  These include new gameplay mechanics, a new civilian mode, moving walkways, skipping turns as well as new enemies. The Airport box contains 15 new levels and will be unlockable through natural progression or a purchase of $0.99.

Deep Silver Titles

Escape Dead Island®    (Press only)
Platform: Xbox 360™, PlayStation®3 system and PC
Developer: Fatshark Studios
Age Rating:  TBA
Available: Fall 2014
Escape Dead Island is an adventure game that takes players back to the island chain of Banoi and puts their sleuthing skills and their psyche to the test, revealing the mysterious origin of the virus. With nonstop thrills and a noir art style, Escape Dead Island is just what the doctor ordered.

Metro Redux™  
Platform:  Xbox One, PlayStation®4 system, Windows PC
Developer: 4a Games
Age Rating:  ESRB: M (17+)
Available: August 26, 2014
Metro Redux is the ultimate double game collection, including the definitive versions of both Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light, each rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4A Engine for next-gen consoles and PC. For the first time, console owners can expect silky smooth 60FPS gameplay and state of the art visuals that were once only available on high-end PC hardware.

Sacred™ 3
Platform: Xbox 360™, PlayStation®3 system and PC
Developer: Keen Games
Age Rating:  ESRB: M (17+)
Available: August 5, 2014
The path to glory is paved with great danger. Sacred 3, the next installment in the Sacred series, is an arcade Hack ‘n’ Slash game for up to four players, set in the war for Ancaria. Choose your heroes and fight together against the rise of evil. Play fan-favorite character classes such as the Safiri, Seraphim, Ancarian, Khukuri as well as the brand new character, Malakhim.  Whilst upgrading your weapons and armor, you will face hoards of Grimmorcs, brute beasts, legions of mercenaries and undead wizards.  Develop your character’s skills and abilities the way you want and team up together to use powerful cooperative abilities. Drop in, drop out co-op multiplayer is available for both offline (2 players) and online play (4 players). Victory is Ours. Glory is Mine.

Monday, July 7, 2014

Batman: Arkham Origins Play Arts Kai SDCC 2014 Exclusive from Square Enix

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced today its exclusive, limited edition BATMAN Arkham Origins collectable figure under licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Entertainment. 


A 2014 San Diego Comic-Con exclusive, the new figure depicts a younger Batman when he first started on his path as the Caped Crusader. The figure incorporates the details of his powerful physique, and the metallic color variation showcases the careful sculpting used in its development. The articulated cape allows for multiple poses, from gliding through the night sky with his cape spread wide, to a more dormant stance with his wings closed and stowed.

Included with the figure are his iconic Batarang and grappling gun, as well as a display stand.





500 of these limited edition figures will be available for purchase at the Square Enix booth (# 3829). An additional 500 will be available online at https://exclusives.na.square-enix.com/.

Product Details

BATMAN: Arkham Origins
PLAY ARTS -KAI- BATMAN Limited Color Version
(SDCC 2014 EXCLUSIVE)
Release: July 2014, Limited Distribution
MSRP: $99.99

To view currently available Play Arts -Kai- action figures go to: http://square-enix-shop.com/us/.  

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

E3 2014 Lineup for Square Enix

 Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today revealed its E3 2014 title lineup. A leader in the video game industry, the Square Enix E3 lineup features a variety of titles for all ages, including Lara Croft® and the Temple of Osiris™, HD remastered compilation KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX, rhythm action game THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL™, team-based multiplayer Nosgoth™, massively competitive Hitman: Sniper™ and Rise of the Tomb Raider® – just to name a few.

“Our E3 roster showcases the incredible talent stemming from Square Enix’s Eastern and Western development studios across a variety of platforms and game types,” said Yosuke Matsuda, president and representative director of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. “Our lineup has something for everyone – MMO players, console gamers, families, mobile users and PC competitive gamers, and we’re thrilled to present them outstanding interactive experiences through our vast portfolio of games.”

For a first-hand look at upcoming Square Enix games, please visit booth #2401 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. E3 attendees will also be able experience and compete in the free-to-play multiplayer action game Nosgoth in meeting room #306A.

For the audience not attending the show, Square Enix will host a live online broadcast – Square Enix Presents – directly from its booth. Fans will get a sneak peak of all the titles in the Square Enix E3 lineup and get a chance to interact with the company’s developers.

For a full schedule please visit:

YouTube: www.youtube.com/squareenixpresents
Twitter: https://twitter.com/@squareenix
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SquareEnix

The Square Enix E3 lineup includes:

HD Consoles and PC

FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A REALM REBORN®
Platform: PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Windows PC
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: T for Teen
Available: Now
FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is the critically-acclaimed, online role-playing game (MMORPG) set within the troubled realm of Eorzea that is threatened by god-like Primals and the invading armies of Garlemald. Players with the PlayStation®4 system, PlayStation®3 system and Windows PC systems are invited to come together to define their own adventure.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT®
Platform: PlayStation 4 system, Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC, Xbox® 360, PlayStation 3 system, Windows PC
Developer: Square Enix and Airtight Games
ESRB: M for Mature
Available: Now
Square Enix challenges gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder. Murdered: Soul Suspect takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach.

NOSGOTH™
Platform: Steam/Windows PC
Developer: Psyonix
Available: In Closed Beta
Developed by Psyonix, Nosgoth is a fast paced competitive team-based multiplayer game pitting a variety of brutal humans and vampires in a fight for survival. The two races have very different play styles: Humans have an arsenal of devastating raged weaponry and lethal devices while Vampires specialize in visceral close-up melee attacks augmented by their inhuman abilities. Nosgoth is set in the dark fantasy world of the Legacy of Kain series and is currently in Closed Beta.


LARA CROFT® AND THE TEMPLE OF OSIRIS ™
Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4 system, Windows PC
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: Coming Soon



Developed by Crystal Dynamics,  Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is the sequel to the critically-acclaimed  Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. In her new adventure, Lara Croft travels to Egypt and must join forces with rival treasure hunter Carter Bell and imprisoned gods Horus and Isis, to defeat the evil god Set. Featuring a four-player co-op story, players must work together to explore the temple, defeat hordes of enemies from the Egyptian underworld, solve devious puzzles, and avoid deadly traps. All the while, players will compete for treasure, powerful artifacts, and ultimate bragging rights. 

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX
Platform: PlayStation®3 system
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: December 2, 2014
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX is a fully remastered HD compilation of KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX and KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX. Previously exclusive to Japan, both games will be available for the first time in North America for the PlayStation®3 system. Theatrical cut-scenes fromKINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded will also be included in the compilation.

The game is a follow-up to last year’s KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX and will also lead into the highly anticipated KINGDOM HEARTS III.

RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER®
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: Holiday 2015
In her first adventure, Lara Croft was forged into a true survivor, but she glimpsed a deeper, secret world. Obsessed by what she has seen, Lara is now threatened by a shadow organization intent on killing her for what she knows. She is pushed to her physical and mental limits as she seeks the truth buried deep within the tombs of an ancient world. To unravel the mystery of a Lost City, Lara must use her survival skills and wits, learn to trust new friends, and ultimately accept her destiny as the Tomb Raider. Featuring the return of Camilla Luddington as Lara Croft, and Rhianna Pratchett crafting the story, Rise of the Tomb Raider will redefine survival action in Holiday 2015.

Handheld and Mobile

THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL™
Platform: Nintendo 3DS™ system
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: T for Teen
Available: September 16, 2014
Combining hallmark FINAL FANTASY music with role playing game (RPG) elements, the newTHEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL is bursting with new content, including the new “Versus Battle” mode where players can now compete head-to-head with friends and other players. The game also includes 221 songs and over 60 playable characters from the entire FINAL FANTASY series. Players can relive nostalgic moments as they tap their way through key FINAL FANTASY events, field themes and battle arrangements.

HITMAN: SNIPER™
Platform: iOS and Android
Developer: Square Enix Montréal
Age Rating:  17+
Available: Fall



Hitman: Sniper is an upcoming free-to-play, massively competitive sniper game. Take on the role of Agent 47 and scope in on your marks using skill, subtlety, smarts and subterfuge to complete your contracts. Spend your hard earned blood money on a wealth of powerful rifles and authentic, game-changing upgrades.  Engage your friends in leaderboard driven challenges and prove you have what it takes to be the deadliest marksman around.