Square Enix reveals their E3 2013 lineup

By: Erren Van Duine Square Enix is returning to E3 this year with what can only be described as a Japanese-heavy lineup. In stark contrast to last year’s Eidos dominated showing, this year is headlined by Final Fantasy XIV and other titles out of the company’s domestic catalog. Square Enix reveals their E3 2013 lineup Their booth will play host to playable versions of Final … Continue reading Square Enix reveals their E3 2013 lineup

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn beta Phase 3 set for June

By: Erren Van Duine The second day of Nico Nico Chokaigi 2 has come and gone and with it a wealth of new information on Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Naoki Yoshida took the stage once again with the announcement that Phase 3 of the game’s beta test will commence in June pending Sony’s certification on the PS3 client. While he apologizes for the delay, … Continue reading Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn beta Phase 3 set for June

Square Enix outlines the future schedule surrounding the current Final Fantasy XIV’s fate

By: Erren Van Duine The current version of Final Fantasy XIV is ending – if you hadn’t heard the news, you most certainly do now. Square Enix has laid out the plans for the coming month for current and future players alike, with the end of this month signaling the beginning of the end. Billing for the current version of XIV will cease at the … Continue reading Square Enix outlines the future schedule surrounding the current Final Fantasy XIV’s fate

Naoki Yoshida: Regaining the trust of Final Fantasy fans will take a “long time”

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”