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HISTORICAL FACTS: Enix - Caught on Camera

RPGs like Dragon Quest 11 and Nier: Automata are heavily outsourced, Square Enix producer says, with surprisingly few devs in-house

A massive amount of Dragon Quest 11 was made by outsourced devs

Fans prove Capcom, Sega, and Square Enix are leaving money on the table by creating their own crossover fighting games that recreate the Marvel magic

Fans prove Capcom, Sega, and Square Enix are leaving money on the table by creating their own crossover fighting games that recreate the Marvel magic

I still want Capcom vs Capcom

Square Enix reveals another classic JRPG getting a remake: Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined announced, coming February 2026 to consoles and PC

Square Enix reveals another classic JRPG getting a remake: Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined announced, coming February 2026 to consoles and PC

Surprise, the Dragon Quest 7 remake is real

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Why Final Fantasy XIV fans are review‑bombing the game on Steam

This week, Square Enix has ordered a cease and desist order against the maker of the Mare Synchronos mod for Final Fantasy XIV, demanding it's shut down. This action has been met with severe backlash from fans, who are review bombing the MMORPG on Steam as we speak.

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35 Years Ago, A Struggling Creator Invented Final Fantasy, And Changed Everything

One of the most influential RPGs of all time hit the NES in North America 35 years ago, kicking off a series that's still innovating today.

Before it was Square Enix, Square "collapsed" when Final Fantasy boss Hironobu Sakaguchi left the company, says composer Nobuo Uematsu: "The situation at Square was awful after he quit"

"Maybe Sakaguchi isn’t aware of this, but the situation at Square was awful after he quit"

Sony finally managed to pry Final Fantasy 7 away from Nintendo thanks to a "schmoozer" of a former employee who hung out with Square Enix executives at his parties, according to one former PlayStation boss

The Nintendo 64 sticking with cartridges over CDs certainly helped, too

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Visions of Mana director joins Square Enix following layoffs at Ouka Studios

Visions of Mana director joins Square Enix following layoffs at Ouka Studios

The game director is excited to work on games that "people will enjoy!"

The creators of Chrono Trigger love one of my favorite Xbox games of 2023

The creators of Chrono Trigger love one of my favorite Xbox games of 2023

Recently on a Japanese Radio Show, the creators of the iconic JRPG Chrono Trigger showed recognition for Sea of Stars, an indie JRPG inspired by classic 1990s JRPGs.

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30 Years Later, the Worst Final Fantasy Game Is a Baffling Relic of Another Age

30 Years Later, the Worst Final Fantasy Game Is a Baffling Relic of Another Age

'Final Fantasy Mystic Quest' is a low point for the series, but it's also an interesting look into Square Enix's past.

Square Enix's new CEO says he would no-life Final Fantasy games growing up, proving himself worthy of his new job

Square Enix's new CEO says he would no-life Final Fantasy games growing up, proving himself worthy of his new job

Takashi Kiryu's teachers told him he wouldn't succeed in life if he played games all the time

Final Fantasy 16 is taking accessibility seriously, showing off features in new trailer

Final Fantasy 16 is taking accessibility seriously, showing off features in new trailer

Square Enix has unveiled a new trailer that shows off Story-Focused mode, offering accessible gameplay.

Square Enix's most-elusive JRPG is finally getting more accessible

Square Enix's most-elusive JRPG is finally getting more accessible

Live A Live is coming to PS4, PS5, and PC

39 years ago, 'The Portopia Serial Murder Case' changed video games forever

39 years ago, 'The Portopia Serial Murder Case' changed video games forever

'The Portopia Serial Murder Case' is a game that we don’t hear about much in the West.

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Live A Live preview: Classic JRPG is alive and kicking with a stunning new look

Square are Enix gearing up for the release of their classic JRPG Live A Live

'Valkyrie Elysium' release date, trailer, pre-order bonuses, and story

Years after Valkyrie Profile, Square Enix has finally announced a sequel. Enter Valkyrie Elysium, coming in September 2022.

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