E3 2019 kicks off today. Square Enix has made a lot of announcements at the E3 conference this morning. The announcement is as follows:
Dragon Quest Builders update
a free demo will be available to download for DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 on the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system from 27 June. The demo will give builders a taste of the gameplay while introducing the brand new story and characters, as they prepare in their battle against the Children of Hargon to bring the power of creation back to the land. SQUARE ENIX also revealed a new World of DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 trailer, highlighting new building mechanics and tools for players to build and harvest, a variety of locations to explore underwater and above ground, and powerful attacks builders can use on the battlefield to defeat monstrous beasts.
FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered is launching in different platforms
FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered is coming to the Nintendo Switch system, PlayStation4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One family of devices and PC (Steam) later this year. The game’s classic story on modern platforms has rendered visuals as well. In FINAL FANTASY VIII, the military nation of Galbadia has allied with Sorceress Edea for world domination. Squall, a member of Balamb Garden’s mercenary force SeeD, together with his friends and Rinoa, a member of a resistance group, are shipped off to war, unaware of their fated task to save the world.
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE development update
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE to the forefront of the company’s E3 2019 Live Event, showcasing in-depth gameplay and a line-up of special editions ahead of the title’s hands-on debut for consumers at E3 this week. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is a reimagining of the iconic original game that re-defined the RPG genre, diving deeper into the world and its characters. The first game in this project will be set in the eclectic city of Midgar and presents a fully standalone gaming experience that provides a great starting point to the series. Along with unforgettable characters and a powerful story, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE features a hybrid battle system that merges real-time action with strategic, command-based combat.
SQUARE ENIX music library coming to global streaming platform
Square Enix has announced the arrival of its music catalogue, beginning with music from the FINAL FANTASY, on music streaming services. Music from the legendary FINAL FANTASY series marks the first of the SQUARE ENIX music catalogue to arrive on streaming platforms. Starting today, listeners around the world can press play on the full original soundtrack and arrangement albums for games in the beloved series at any time and on the go. FINAL FANTASY series original soundtracks and arrangement compilations are available now on major music streaming platforms including Apple Musicsm, Spotify and Amazon Music. More music from other SQUARE ENIX games will follow in the coming months.
An original Avengers journey begins May 2020
Marvel’s Avengers, an action-adventure game that combines cinematic storytelling with single-player and co-operative gameplay developed by Crystal Dynamics in collaboration with Eidos-Montréal, Crystal Northwest, and Nixxes Software. Marvel’s Avengers will release simultaneously for the PlayStation4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, Stadia, and PC on 15 May, 2020. Marvel’s Avengers invites players to live their Super Hero dreams. Outstanding storytelling and an ever-expanding universe come together in the definitive Avengers gaming experience. Master extraordinary abilities, customize a growing roster of Heroes, assemble into teams of up to four players, and defend the Earth from escalating threats.
Marvel’s Avengers begins at A-Day, where Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Widow, and Thor are unveiling a hi-tech Avengers Headquarters in San Francisco — including the reveal of their own helicarrier powered by an experimental energy source.
SQUARE ENIX unveils OUTRIDERS
SquareEnix unveiled OUTRIDERS and it will be release on XBOX ONE, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 4 Entertainment System, and PC in Summer 2020, marking a key release for the company. Square Enix External Studios, delivers OUTRIDERS, a one to two player, drop-in-drop-out, co-op shooter, set in an original dark and desperate sci-fi universe. “OUTRIDERS is a very exciting project for us at Square Enix External Studios. We’re focusing on giving players a true AAA co-op shooter with a deep feature set and strong narrativeThe team at People Can Fly really know how to make gunplay feel tight and powerful and we can’t wait to show you more later this winter,” said Square Enix External Studios co-head of studio at Jon Brooke.
CLASSIC SaGa series makes a comeback with two new titles
The legendary RPG masterpiece Romancing SaGa3 will soon make its official debut in the West with an HD remastered coming to consoles and mobile devices. SQUARE ENIX also revealed that SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS is also in development for Europe and North America.
Developed by industry veterans including legendary developer Akitoshi Kawazu, director of Romancing SaGa, SaGa Frontier and THE FINAL FANTASY LEGEND, Romancing SaGa 3 originally released in Japan in 1995. This brand-new HD remaster introduces optimised graphics, new dungeons to explore, new scenarios and a new game+ function. SQUARE ENIX also announced SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS, an enhanced version of SaGa SCARLET GRACE, which originally released only in Japan in 2016. Newcomers and long-time fans of the franchise can shape their own adventures with one of four protagonists, Urpina, Taria, Balmant, and Leonard, each with their own unique storyline, allowing players to enjoy four different RPGs in one title.
ONINAKI to debut on Nintendo
ONINAKI, the latest action-RPG developed by the talented Tokyo RPG Factory team, will debut on the Nintendo Switch system, PlayStation4 computer entertainment system and STEAM on 22 August 2019.ONINAKI is the third title from Tokyo RPG Factory and the studio’s first foray into the action-RPG genre, sustaining the studio’s mission in taking inspiration from classic Japanese role-playing games to create a captivating experience on modern platforms. Following the release of I Am Setsuna in 2016 and LOST SPHEAR in 2018, ONINAKI’s inspired art direction, deep character development and captivating storyline contribute to a unique, yet familiar JRPG experience.
THE LAST REMNANT Remastered is available on Nintendo Switch
THE LAST REMNANT Remastered is available for the Nintendo Switch system. Originally released in 2008, THE LAST REMNANT captured the hearts and minds of gamers with its enthralling story, countless characters and intricate battle system. In a world filled with Remnants – ancient artefacts that grant mysterious abilities to its wielders – players can now uncover the mysteries of Rush Sykes, at home or on-the-go.
