Ahead of its Switch release on December 20, Square Enix is hosting the Dragon Quest Builders 2: Builders School Multiplayer Party event on November 14, which will be available to view on YouTube. The video will run from 8 am to 10:30 pm EST.

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World of Final Fantasy Maxima details emerge

Posted on 6 years ago by Matt O'Keefe(@matt_okeefe) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Right after we received a trailer and bunch of screenshots for World of Final Fantasy Maxima, we have a lot of new info courtesy of a translation by Gematsu. Here’s what we’ve learned:

New Champion Characters

Zack from Final Fantasy VII (voiced by Kenichi Suzumura)

Zack is a man resurrected from death. Sometimes his memory gets confused and out of control, but when he is sane, he seems more like himself.

Serah from Final Fantasy XIII-2 (voiced by Minako Kotobuki)

Serah is Snow’s fiancee, but she seems to be suddenly swayed by Zack upon their meeting each other…

Cecil from Final Fantasy IV (voiced by Shizuma Hodoshima)

He ends up in Figaro while searching for the almighty flower known as the “Moonlight Beauty” in order to save “someone important” that has fallen to disease.

New Mirages

Yojimbo (Size: L)

Its “Zanmato Iaigiri” attack deals physical damage to all enemies. Sometimes, it may even result in the enemy’s instant death. With its speedy slash also comes an Extra High topple strength.

Daigoro (Size: S)

Its “Bite” attack deals physical damage to a single enemy. Its topple strength is medium.

Gamut (Size: M)

Its “Kozuka” attack strikes enemies randomly three times in a row to deal physical damage. Its topple strength is high.

Lich (Size: L)

Its “Death Cutter” attack deals physical damage to a single enemy, as well as inflicts the “Doom” status ailment. Its topple strength is medium.

Devil Wolf (Size: M)

Its “Curse” attack inflicts a single enemy with various status ailments, as well as lowers its stats.

Ponini (Size: S)

Its “Kick” attack deals physical damage to a single enemy. Its topple strength is medium.

New Features:

Avatar Change

New Mirages and Additional Boss

Fishing Minigame

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World of Final Fantasy Maxima video, screenshots

Posted on 6 years ago by Matt O'Keefe(@matt_okeefe) in Screenshots, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

A lot of new material from World of Final Fantasy Maxima has been revealed, including a 5-minute video and over 40 screenshots that show many different aspects of the game. You can view both below.

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Forgotton Anne launches on Switch next week

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments

Forgotton Anne is making its way to Switch next week, a listing on the eShop reveals. A release is planned for November 9.

Here’s an overview, along with a trailer:

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World of Final Fantasy Maxima director discusses Switch development, story, and sequel potential

Posted on 6 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Following up on the healthy dose of news for the game hitting the web lately, World of Final Fantasy Maxima director Hiroki Chiba has shared some new insight into the upcoming release as part of a new interview in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu.

We’ve highlighted the general and Switch-related sections of the interview below, where Chiba details development, story, and the possibility of a sequel project. A more expansive translation of the interview can be read on Gematsu.

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Nintendo talks Octopath Traveler’s success

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

This information comes from Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa…

The next title I want to talk about is OCTOPATH TRAVELER, released in July of this year by SQUARE ENIX. This is an RPG featuring a special kind of graphics known as “HD-2D,” which is a fusion of 2D sprites and 3D graphics. This completely original title for Nintendo Switch earned high marks from game media reviewers and also has been well received by actual playing consumers. Despite this being a completely original title, SQUARE ENIX announced that global shipments and download sales reached 1 million units within three weeks of release. According to them, both shipments
and sell-through continued to climb after that, and sellthrough has now surpassed 1 million units.

Source

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Dragon Quest Builders 2 coming to North America and Europe in 2019

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is seeing localization, Nintendo has revealed. That news comes from the company’s financial results, and more importantly, the release schedule.

Square Enix’s game is listed for a 2019 release in both North America and Europe. It’s also labeled as a “Nintendo product”, meaning Nintendo should be publishing the game on Switch in the west.

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New World of Final Fantasy Maxima Mirage and boss battle details

Posted on 6 years ago by Devin(@Sonicb00m111) in News, Switch | 0 comments

In preparation of the launch of World of Final Fantasy Maxima on November 6, Square Enix has shared additional details pertaining to some more Mirages that will appear in the game, as well as a special boss battle that players can unlock. Originally posted in Japanese, a translation of the materials has been provided by Gematsu.

Although the necessary conditions are unknown at this time, players can unlock an extra boss battle with Enna Kros within the Nine Wood Hills coffee shop. Reportedly, she wields God-like techniques that can be used “without effort”.

As far as Mirages go, the new cast that has been revealed includes two characters from the World of Final Fantasy: Meli-Melo mobile game, as well as two familiar summon based Mirages. The details, as well as some fresh screenshots, can be viewed below.

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World of Final Fantasy Maxima receiving Japanese live stream just ahead of launch

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Square Enix has announced a new live stream for World of Final Fantasy Maxima that will be taking place a day before its launch in Japan. Direct Hiroki Chiba will be on hand to share the latest information (and presumably footage).

The event will take place on November 5 at the following times:

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Dragon Quest Builders 2 – official multiplayer details and screenshots

Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Screenshots, Switch | 0 comments

Square Enix sent out the latest batch of official details and screenshots today covering the game’s multiplayer features. We’ve rounded up the news below, courtesy of Gematsu.