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Square Enix Announces New Wave of Layoffs in Europe and the United States
Square Enix has announced a new wave of layoffs affecting nearly all areas of its Western business, particularly its European and U.S. offices. The announcement was made during a video conference held earlier today, attended by employees from both regions. According to VGC sources, company president Takashi Kiryu spoke about…
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Would Love to Work on a AA Game Like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Naoki Hamaguchi, the Director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, has often expressed his admiration for the turn-based role-playing game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Recently, he mentioned that he would love to create a similar type of game himself. However, doing so would mean stepping away from his role at Square…
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Xbox Series S Has Memory Problems, Says Square Enix, Struggling With the Console for FF7 Development
Square Enix is working on the port of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for Xbox and has realized that Microsoft’s console has some memory issues, making development more difficult. The third part of Final Fantasy 7 Remake will launch on multiple platforms from the start, not just on PlayStation as before.…
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Final Fantasy Reaches Over 203 Million Copies Sold Worldwide
Square Enix recently shared financial documents that included an interesting update about Final Fantasy. The company revealed the total sales of the entire series, which have now reached an impressive milestone. According to Square Enix, Final Fantasy has sold over 203 million copies worldwide. This includes all the main games…
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Square Enix Acknowledges Success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Considers Future Turn-Based RPG Projects
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has not only become one of the best-rated games of the year but also a major commercial success. Many fans of classic role-playing games (RPGs) are now using it as the perfect example of how the traditional RPG genre, with its classic turn-based combat, still has…
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Square Enix Planned to End Final Fantasy 11 in 2024, But Player Interest Keeps It Alive
Recently, Square Enix celebrated the 23rd anniversary of Final Fantasy 11. They also announced updates for 2025, including a feature that allows players to change their character’s race, and new content aimed at solo players. It’s clear that the game is still going strong, despite Square Enix’s initial plans to…
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Square Enix Takes Action Against Fan Harassment to Protect Employees
Square Enix has announced new measures to address toxic behavior from fans that crosses into personal harassment of employees. The company emphasized the importance of communication between game publishers and their audience but highlighted how this relationship can turn harmful when boundaries are crossed. Updated Policies to Combat Harassment Square…
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Square Enix Faces Financial Struggles with Revenue Down 27%
During its latest shareholder meeting, Square Enix revealed revenues down 27%, further demonstrating that the company is not experiencing its best financial times. Despite its efforts to produce completely original titles and remakes, Square Enix is struggling to gain traction with the gaming community like it once did. According to…
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Yoshi-P: Square Enix Plans More Releases on Xbox Alongside Other Platforms
Square Enix hasn’t shown much interest in Xbox in recent years, often prioritizing other platforms. The Japanese publisher has consistently given preference to PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch, with several exclusive titles on these platforms, as well as mobile. Some of Square Enix’s biggest games of this generation, such as…
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Square Enix Confirms Final Fantasy 16 Xbox Release
Fans of Final Fantasy 16 eager to see the game on Xbox consoles will have to be patient a little longer. Square Enix recently confirmed its plans to release the game on Xbox, but the company has not shared a specific release date. Speaking in an interview, producer Naoki Yoshida…
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Final Fantasy 16 PC Port Struggles to Reach 60FPS at Native 4K with RTX 4090
Square Enix is launching Final Fantasy 16 on PC tomorrow, but early reports reveal significant optimization issues. Despite being tested on one of the most powerful consumer GPUs available, the NVIDIA RTX 4090, the game fails to maintain a consistent 60FPS at 4K resolution. A recent analysis by DSOGaming shows…
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Square Enix Hints at Future Final Fantasy Titles Launching on PC from Day One
The Final Fantasy series, a cornerstone in the gaming industry, is undergoing a significant shift in its release strategy. According to Hiroshi Takai, the director of Final Fantasy 16, future titles in the series may debut on PC alongside console versions, a departure from the long-standing tradition of platform exclusivity.…
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Final Fantasy 16 PC Port Set for September Release
Square Enix has officially confirmed that Final Fantasy 16 will launch on PC on September 17, 2024. The game, originally released as a PlayStation 5 exclusive last year, will now be available for PC gamers via both the Epic Games Store and Steam. Complete Edition and Demo Details The PC…
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Final Fantasy 14 and 16 Studio Teases Two Upcoming Projects
Square Enix’s Creative Studio 3, known for Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XVI, is developing two unannounced projects. Naoki Yoshida, the studio head, shared this exciting news in a recent interview with Gamer.nl. Upcoming Announcements from Square Enix Yoshi-P says that Creative Studio 3 are working on 2 new…
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Final Fantasy IX Remake Reportedly Nears Completion
Fans of Final Fantasy IX have reason to rejoice. According to recent reports, the remake of this beloved game is progressing well. Reliable leaker Midori shared updates that suggest the project is “very far along” in its development. Development Update and Platforms https://twitter.com/MbKKssTBhz5/status/1797838851039437076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw The remake is reportedly set to release…
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