Square Enix explains why NEO: The World Ends With You isn’t called The World Ends With You 2
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When a game receives a sequel, there’s a pretty easy way to give it a title. A number is often slapped on at the end, and that’s pretty much it. When it comes to the next The World Ends with You game though, Square Enix went with a different approach.
The World Ends With You, which is getting a sequel after more than a decade, won’t be called The World Ends With You 2. Square Enix instead decided to give it the name NEO: The World Ends With You.
Speaking with Destructoid, original director Tatsuya Kando explained:
NEO: The World Ends with You details and screenshots – characters, systems, shops, restaurants, more
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Square Enix has dropped a ton of new details and screenshots for NEO: The World Ends with You. Today’s update covers various aspects of the game, including characters, systems, shops, restaurants, and more.
Here’s the full roundup, courtesy of Gematsu:
NEO: The World Ends with You opening movie
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Square Enix just revealed the official opening movie for NEO: The World Ends with You. Continue on below for a look at the full video.
NEO: The World Ends with You launches for Switch worldwide on July 27.
Japanese NEO: The World Ends with You commercial
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Square Enix has issued a first Japanese commercial for NEO: The World Ends with You. Get a look at the advert below.
NEO: The World Ends with You is scheduled for July 27 on Switch.
NEO: The World Ends with You producer hopes the IP can become its own series like Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts
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The World Ends with You has been relatively dormant for over a decade, but Square Enix is now starting to make a bigger push with the IP. An anime based on the original game just recently started airing and a long-awaited sequel will finally launch this summer after more than a decade.
Fans will be happy to hear that the series has a bright future ahead. IGN recently asked NEO: The World Ends with You producer Tomohiko Hirano if the team hopes it can become its own series, similar to Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts. In response, Hirano said:
NEO: The World Ends with You devs on why it’s taken so long for a sequel
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The World Ends with You first debuted on DS way back in 2007 (2008 in the west). Since then, Square Enix hasn’t done much with the IP. We’ve seen ports and things like character cameos in Kingdom Hearts, but there hasn’t been a new game – until now.
NEO: The World Ends with You, the next entry in the series, will finally release this summer. Producer Tomohiko Hirano spoke about the long wait for a new entry, telling IGN:
Square Enix hosting Golden Week 2021 sale on the Switch / 3DS eShops
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In celebration of the Japanese Golden Week holiday, Square Enix has kicked off a new sale on the Switch and 3DS eShops. All of the publisher’s big games are here, ranging from Final Fantasy to SaGa. And yes, Balan Wonderworld even has its first discount.
Here’s the full lineup:
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Square Enix to make announcements at E3 2021
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Several companies have confirmed their involvement with E3 2021, including Nintendo. Now you can add Square Enix to the list as well.
CEO Yosuke Matsuda confirmed to Nikkei that the company is planning announcements for this year’s E3. Naturally, he didn’t elaborate as to what’s in store.
E3 2021 will take place between June 12 and June 15. Nintendo, Xbox, Capcom, Konami, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive, Warner Bros. Games, and Koch Media are all confirmed for the show outside of Square Enix.
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SaGa Frontier Remastered Switch footage
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Just a couple of days ago, Square Enix released a redone version of its classic RPG SaGa Frontier as SaGa Frontier Remastered. View new footage from the Switch version below.
SaGa Frontier Remastered is out now on the Switch eShop. Over in Asia, a physical version is available with English support.
SaGa Frontier Remastered – “Character” trailer
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Coinciding with today’s launch of SaGa Frontier Remastered, Square Enix has readied a new trailer that highlights the RPG’s characters. Give it a look below.
SaGa Frontier Remastered is out now on Switch.
