Entries in 'square' (92)

Square Enix’s buyout of Eidos draws closer

Square Enix’s buyout of Eidos draws closer

The seemingly inevitable buyout of Eidos by Japanese RPG developer and publisher Square Enix has come a step closer with the news that it has now acquired 11 per cent ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 24th 2009 at 1:40PM in News
Square Enix swoops for Eidos

Square Enix swoops for Eidos

It has been confirmed that Japanese publisher Square Enix has made a firm offer for Britsoft rival Eidos, estimated to be around £84mn – a total that represents a 129 ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 12th 2009 at 8:38AM in News
JAPAN: Square Enix to publish Quantum of Solace

JAPAN: Square Enix to publish Quantum of Solace

Publisher and developer Square Enix is to publish Activision Blizzard’s James Bond: Quantum of Solace on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and PS2 in Japan, Andriasang reports.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 2nd 2009 at 11:39AM in News
FFXIII confirmed for 2009

FFXIII confirmed for 2009

As had been previously suggested, a long-awaited new trailer for Final Fantasy XIII has confirmed that the next-gen Square Enix RPG will be released on PS3 in Japan this year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 28th 2009 at 5:18PM in News

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My Pet Shop arriving next month

My Pet Shop arriving next month

Japanese publisher and developer Square Enix, the company famed for its global success with ‘hardcore’ RPG franchises such Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, has said that its first foray into ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 14th 2009 at 12:38PM in News
Star Ocean PSP arriving next month

Star Ocean PSP arriving next month

Publisher Square Enix has confirmed that PSP exclusive RPG Star Ocean: Second Evolution will be released in Europe and PAL territories on February 13th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 13th 2009 at 2:26PM in News
Last Remnant heading to PC

Last Remnant heading to PC

Japanese developer and publisher Square Enix has announced that its recent Xbox 360 RPG release The Last Remnant will be released on PC across all PAL territories next spring.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 16th 2008 at 9:57AM in News
Square Enix wanted FFXI on PS3

Square Enix wanted FFXI on PS3

Japanese publisher and RPG specialist Square Enix has revealed that it was at one stage in talks with Sony regarding a PS3 port of its still popular MMO Final Fantasy ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 9th 2008 at 5:33PM in News

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Square Enix: We’ll help Xbox 360 in Japan

Square Enix: We’ll help Xbox 360 in Japan

Shinji Hashimoto, the producer of Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts 2, believes that the Xbox 360 is far from done in the Far East – in fact, he believes the machine ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 2nd 2008 at 4:03PM in News
Square Enix working on LA studio

Square Enix working on LA studio

Square Enix is in the process of building a studio in El Segundo, Los Angeles, according to reports.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 18th 2008 at 10:31AM in News
The Last Remnant gets 38/40 from Famitsu

The Last Remnant gets 38/40 from Famitsu

Square Enix’s upcoming next-gen RPG The Last Remnant has been granted an impressive 38/40 from Japanese games mag Famitsu – and Square Enix has followed the news with confirmation of ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 12th 2008 at 1:05PM in News
FFVII Snowboarding heading to mobile

FFVII Snowboarding heading to mobile

Japanese publishing powerhouse Square Enix has gone to every effort to make the most of its cherished Final Fantasy VII franchise in recent years, and none are more leftfield than ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 10th 2008 at 12:53PM in News

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TGS: Star Ocean The Last Hope heading to Europe

TGS: Star Ocean The Last Hope heading to Europe

Japanese developer and publisher Square Enix has given the official nod to a European release for its upcoming Xbox 360 RPG Star Ocean: The Last Hope.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 9th 2008 at 6:50PM in News
TGS: Microsoft and Square Enix team up

TGS: Microsoft and Square Enix team up

Ahead of tomorrow’s Tokyo Game Show, Microsoft has spoken of its partnership with acclaimed Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest publisher Square Enix which will see the two showcase product side-by-side ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 8th 2008 at 11:18AM in News
Square Enix officially withdraws Tecmo bid

Square Enix officially withdraws Tecmo bid

Following the news yesterday that Tecmo had not only rejected Square Enix’s takeover offer, but subsequently gone on to announce its intention to merge with former rival Koei, ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 5th 2008 at 11:12AM in News
Tecmo reveals Koei merger plans

Tecmo reveals Koei merger plans

Having literally just announced that it has rejected the acquistion offer from Final Fantasy developer and publisher Square Enix, Japanese firm Tecmo had made the surprise announcement that it ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 4th 2008 at 12:11PM in News

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Tecmo rejects Square Enix takeover

Tecmo rejects Square Enix takeover

Tecmo has released a statement claiming that it has rejected Square Enix’s bid to take over the firm.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 4th 2008 at 10:35AM in News