By: Eddie Makuch Sony will cut the price of its PlayStation Vita sometime in 2013, the publisher’s UK boss Fergal Gara has told Eurogamer. The executive said the exact timing of the price reduction is “still under discussion.” “We always aim to establish price cuts. So the question is not so much if, but when,” Gara said. Though there will not be a PS Vita … Continue reading Sony: PS Vita price cut in 2013
By: Erren Van Duine Perhaps the greatest mind over at Square Enix right now is Final Fantasy XIV’s producer/director Naoki Yoshida, and it’s easy to see why. Speaking in an interview with Eurogamer, the humble creator took the time to touch upon some sensitive subjects. More specifically, the visible damage done to the Final Fantasy brand itself. “Losing your fans’ trust is very easy thing … Continue reading Naoki Yoshida: Regaining the trust of Final Fantasy fans will take a “long time”
By: Eddie Makuch Warren Spector, who led design on the original Deus Ex and is currently working for Disney on the Epic Mickey franchise, is uncomfortable with the industry’s focus on shooters and violence. Speaking to Eurogamer Germany (via Eurogamer), the designer called on developers to use their skills to create more believable characters, not just authentic-looking guns. "Can you imagine what games would look … Continue reading Deus Ex dev bothered by industry’s violent focus
It’s been nearly a year since Final Fantasy XIV was released and in all that time it had been free to play. However, Square Enix has now announced that the free to play period will finally end over the next couple of months. Head of Square Enix, Yoichi Wada, knows all to well that this decision may upset fans, however, he insists that this is … Continue reading Final Fantasy XIV No Longer Free To Play Starting Next Month
