Square Enix’s TGS 2012 lineup – DQX Wii U details incoming

We’ve received word on Square Enix’s Tokyo Game Show 2012 lineup. Nintendo fans can look forward to the first details on the Wii U version of Dragon Quest X.

It seems that only three games will be playable. Most of Square Enix’s lineup consists of software that will be appearing in trailer form.

For Square Enix’s full lineup, read on below.

Trailers

• Sleeping Dogs
• Hitman Absolution
• Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
• The World Ends with You: Solo Remix
• Symphonica: Grand Maestro
• Demon’s Score
• Bravely Default: Flying Fairy (Japan only)
• Final Fantasy III (Japan only)
• Galaxy Dungeon (Japan only)
• Emperors SaGa (Japan only)
• Otome Break! (Japan only)
• Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 (Japan only)
• Chosoku Henkei Gyrozetter (Japan only)
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (Published by Square Enix for Japan only)

Playable Titles at the Family Area:

• Chosoku Henkei Gyrozetter (Japan only)
• Slime Mori Mori Dragon Quest 3: Daikaizoku to Shippodan (Japan only)
• Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry no Wonderland 3D (Japan only)

LOS ANGELES (Sep. 2, 2012) – The Square Enix Group, an integrated entertainment group, today announced this year’s lineup at Tokyo Game Show, taking place on September 20-23 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan. Various stage events are planned for the recently launched game in Japan, DRAGON QUEST® X, including new information about the Wii U™ version. Square Enix showcases its global portfolio of games with the return of Agent 47™ in HITMAN®: ABSOLUTION™, open world action of Sleeping Dogs™, along with role-playing games and fan-favorite titles on the mobile platforms.

Trailers to be shown at the Mega Theater:

• Sleeping Dogs
Platform: Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 system, Windows PC
Release Date for North America: Available Now
Sleeping Dogs is a gritty and visceral open world cop drama set in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Taking the role of undercover cop Wei Shen, players are tasked with taking down one of the city’s most fearsome Triad gangs.

• HITMAN: ABSOLUTION
Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, Windows PC
Release Date for North America: November 20
HITMAN: ABSOLUTION follows The Original Assassin undertaking his most personal contract to date. Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world.

• FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn™
Platform: PlayStation 3 system, Windows PC
Release Date for North America: TBD
Set in the realm of Eorzea, 5 years after the devastating attacks from the Garlean Empire and the catastrophic events of the Meteor, FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn presents an adventure for players around the world to undertake epic quests and battle with familiar FINAL FANTASY monsters as they work together to help forge the fate of Eorzea.

• The World Ends with You®: Solo Remix
Platform: iOS
Release Date for North America: Available Now
The World Ends with You: Solo Remix is the mobile version of the critically acclaimed action RPG, brings players back to the streets of Shibuya as Neku with new tracks and new social gameplay elements specifically designed for mobile players.

• SYMPHONICA™: Grand Maestro
Platform: iOS
Release Date for North America: Fall 2012

• DEMONS’ SCORE™
Platform: iOS (Android for JAPAN ONLY)
Release Date for North America: Summer 2012
DEMONS’ SCORE is a breakbeat action game that seamlessly fuses music and battles. The Unreal Engine 3 is used to deliver thrilling touch-based gameplay through a mind-blowing fusion of stunning graphics and music created by hit songwriters.

• BRAVELY DEFAULT™: FLYING FAIRY (JAPAN ONLY)
Platform: Nintendo 3DS™ system
Release Date for Japan: October 11

• FINAL FANTASY III (JAPAN ONLY)
Platform: PlayStation®Portable system
Release Date for Japan: September 20

• GALAXY DUNGEON (JAPAN ONLY)
Platform: Gree
Release Date for Japan: September

• Emperors SaGa (JAPAN ONLY)
Platform: Gree
Release Date for Japan: Summer 2012

• OTOME-BREAK! (JAPAN ONLY)
Platform: iOS and Android
Release Date for Japan: Available Now for iOS, September for Android

• LORD of VERMILION Re: 2 (JAPAN ONLY)
Platform: Arcade
Release Date for Japan: Available Now

• Chosoku Henkei Gyrozetter (JAPAN ONLY)
Platform: Arcade
Release Date for Japan: Available Now

• Call of Duty®: Black Ops 2 (Published by Square Enix for JAPAN ONLY)
Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, Windows PC
Release Date for Japan: November 22

Playable Titles at the Family Area:

• Chosoku Henkei Gyrozetter (JAPAN ONLY)
Platform: Arcade
Release Date for Japan: Available Now

• Slime Mori Mori DRAGON QUEST 3: Daikaizoku to Shippodan (JAPAN ONLY)
Platform: Nintendo 3DS™ system
Release Date for Japan: Available Now

• DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS®: Terry no Wonderland 3D (JAPAN ONLY)
Platform: Nintendo 3DS™ system
Available: Available Now

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 59 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://na.square-enix.com.

Source: Square Enix PR