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Dissidia Duellum Surpasses 500,000 Players, New Illustrations Released
Square Enix announced that its gacha game Dissidia Duellum has surpassed 500,000 players, with new in-game outfits and illustrations being released to celebrate. The game features familiar Final Fantasy heroes battling monsters in modern Tokyo, with a combat system focused on purifying crystals and defeating bosses.
SaGa Artist Satoshi Kuramochi Departs Square Enix
Satoshi Kuramochi, a lead artist known for his work on the SaGa series including SaGa: Scarlet Grace and SaGa: Emerald Beyond, has departed from Square Enix. He also contributed to World of Final Fantasy and Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy. Kuramochi will continue his career as a freelance artist.
Life Is Strange: Reunion Launches Today on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Square Enix and Deck Nine have released Life Is Strange: Reunion today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The narrative adventure game is not episodic and is set years after the original Life Is Strange, featuring players controlling both Max and Chloe with their unique abilities.
War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius Ending Service in Japan on May 28; Memorial Archive Book
Square Enix and gumi announced that the Japanese version of War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius will cease service on May 28, 2024. While an offline version is not planned, a memorial book and special video projects are in development to commemorate the game. The global version of the mobile RPG concluded service in May 2025.
Why there won't be any Life Is Strange: Reunion review from us today
Square Enix has not provided review copies for Life Is Strange: Reunion until launch day, leading to a lack of reviews and suspicion about the game's quality. This follows the poorly received Life Is Strange: Double Exposure and a rapid development cycle, with the publisher's actions mirroring those of companies who have withheld copies for games expected to review poorly.
Diva Agency Launches New Creator And Community Division Dedicated To Fan Engagement, Creator Partnerships And Community Building
Diva Agency has launched a new Creator and Community engagement division to focus on fan engagement and influencer marketing for its entertainment clients. The new team, led by Charlotte Willis, aims to build authentic connections between brands and their audiences across online niches. This expansion follows a significant growth year for Diva's PR and Comms business.
Final Fantasy XIV Developers Refuse to Censor Popular Photo Mode, Triggering Rating Change in Japan
The Japanese rating for Final Fantasy XIV is changing from CERO C to CERO D due to developers refusing to censor the game's popular photo mode. This change reflects a shift in content standards for the title.
Final Fantasy XIV Developers Refuse to Censor Popular Photo Mode, Triggering Rating Change in Japan
Square Enix developers for Final Fantasy XIV have decided against censoring the game's popular photo mode, which has led to a rating change in Japan. The decision comes as the English voice actor for the character G'raha Tia, Jonathan Bailey, was named sexiest man alive.
Square Enix bäst på Metacritic under 2025
Square Enix has been named the top game publisher by Metacritic for 2025, marking the first time the company has achieved this ranking. The analysis considers average game scores, the proportion of critically acclaimed titles, and the number of games receiving scores of 90 or higher. Several Swedish publishers, including Thunderful and Raw Fury, also placed in the top 10.
How many of these videogame world maps do you recognize?
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify 20 video games based solely on screenshots of their in-game world maps. It highlights the unique appeal of in-game maps for navigation and discovery, contrasting it with real-world navigation difficulties. The author also invites readers to share their favorite game world maps.
Metacritic Names Top Game Publishers of 2025 With Square Enix Leading
Metacritic has released its annual ranking of top game publishers for 2025, based on the critical reception of their released titles. Square Enix secured the number one spot, driven by strong performances from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and other titles. Capcom and Gamirror Games followed in second and third place, respectively, with Microsoft rounding out the top five.
Despite PS5 Hits, Sony Sinks to 21st in Metacritic's Publisher Rankings
Sony's average Metascore dropped significantly, placing them 21st in Metacritic's publisher rankings for 2025, a steep decline from fourth place in 2024. While games like Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei received high praise, the inclusion of Destiny 2 expansions and the underperforming Lost Soul Aside negatively impacted Sony's overall score. Square Enix took the top spot with an average Metascore of 84.
For the first time ever, Square Enix is crowned top publisher on Metacritic thanks to its 2025 run of remakes like Final…
Square Enix has been named the top publisher of 2025 by Metacritic, marking the first time the company has achieved this ranking. The publisher's strong performance was driven by a lineup of remakes and ports, including Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Final Fantasy 16, which contributed to an average Metascore of 84.
"They wouldn't look at any game that was less than £50 million" Why Tencent's all-in strategy didn't suit Bulkhead
Bulkhead, a studio acquired by Tencent via Splash Damage, found the parent company's demand for games with budgets over £50 million unsuited to their development style. Despite initial success with Battalion 1944 and pitching the PC shooter Wardogs, Tencent's scale led to Bulkhead spinning out into a new holding company, Super Media Group, with Team17 and Hiro Capital. The studio is now focused on Wardogs, aiming for a sustainable player base rather than massive AAA success.
Mario's New Adventure: Fun Ride, But Is It Worth the Sw... | TAG
This article covers multiple gaming news topics including a review of Super Mario Bros. Wonder Bellabel Park for the Switch 2, the release date and details for Pokemon Champions, Nintendo's decision to cut Switch 2 production, and updates on Crimson Desert, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Hello Kitty: Island Adventure. It also touches on McDonald's KPop Demon Hunters collaboration, a leak for PlayStation Plus Essential games, Square Enix's top publisher ranking, and warnings about Intel CPU benchmarks.
Nintendo Misses Out On Top 10 In Metacritic's 16th Annual Game Publisher Rankings
Metacritic's 16th annual Game Publisher Rankings for 2025 show Square Enix taking the top spot, with Nintendo improving to 12th place. Despite releasing more games and having titles score 90 or above, Nintendo's average score was impacted by lower-rated Switch 2 exclusives.
Square Enix is the best video game publisher of 2025 according to Metacritic
Metacritic has ranked Square Enix as the best video game publisher of 2025, based on critic scores for its nine released titles. Despite a lineup consisting primarily of ports and remakes, Square Enix achieved the top spot with consistent 'good' reviews across its releases. Other notable publishers on the list include Gamirror Games, Capcom, Microsoft, and Nintendo.
Metacritic's 2025 Rankings Show A Major Shift In Top Publishers
Metacritic's 2025 publisher rankings reveal significant shifts, with Square Enix topping the list followed by Gamirror Games and Capcom. Nintendo saw a notable rise, while Sony dropped from fourth to 21st place. The rankings are based on critical reviews, excluding sales and user scores, and consider factors like average Metascore and the percentage of good and bad reviews.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Review – An Appreciation of the Past — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a faithful remake that preserves the original JRPG's charm and art style while adding modern quality-of-life features. The game features a turn-based combat system with an overhauled vocation system and a narrative focused on restoring lost islands through time travel. While the music may not resonate with everyone, the remake is a solid entry point for newcomers to the JRPG genre.
"It's essential to me that it's approached with care and love and caution" - How Life is Strange: Reunion actors Hannah Telle and Rhianna DeVries are preparing to say farewell to Max and Chloe
Voice actors Hannah Telle and Rhianna DeVries, who portray Max Caulfield and Chloe Price respectively in Life is Strange: Reunion, discuss their deep connection to the characters and the upcoming conclusion of their story. Both actors express the importance of approaching the characters' final chapter with care and love, reflecting on how the roles have impacted their personal growth and the profound connection fans have with the series.
