Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate announced
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Square Enix closed out its 35th anniversary presentation for Dragon Quest with one final announcement. Dragon Quest XII has now been officially announced.
Series creator Yuji Horii said that Dragon Quest XII will be like Dragon Quest for adults. It’ll be about having options and choosing your own way of how to play. Furthermore, some decision will be made by a character that could change the whole game. The team plans to change the change the classic command battles; it won’t be removed entirely though.
Square Enix is aiming for simultaneous worldwide release with Dragon Quest XII. However, platforms and a release window are not yet known. Keep in mind that every mainline entry has appeared on a Nintendo system.
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Dragon Quest Treasures announced
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Square Enix has revealed Dragon Quest Treasures, a new spinoff for its classic series. There’s no word on specific platforms or release timing currently, but given the franchise’s prominence on Nintendo platforms, a Switch version is more than possible.
Square Enix is keeping light on details at the moment. However, we do know that it will be some sort of RPG. It’s not a Dragon Quest Monsters project, though plans are in place to continue that spinoff series as well.
Here’s the first trailer for Dragon Quest Treasures:
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Dragon Quest X Offline announced
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Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest X Offline, a new version of its MMORPG. It is targeting a 2022 release in Japan.
As the name implies, Dragon Quest X Offline can be played without an internet connect. It will have a unique visual style, and other differences have been teased compared to the online version.
Here’s the debut trailer:
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Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Special live stream
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In celebration of Dragon Quest day on May 27 as well as the series’ 35th anniversary, Square Enix is hosting a special broadcast to showcase all of the latest information pertaining to the franchise. It will begin at 8:30 PM PT / 11:30 PM ET / 4:30 AM in the UK / 5:30 AM in Europe. The presentation will feature live English interpretation from Japanese for the very first time.
We have an embed for today’s live stream below. If there’s any notable Nintendo-related news, we’ll be sure to share it on the site.
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Legend of Mana original vs. remaster comparison screenshots
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Legend of Mana is making a comeback later this summer. More than two decades after its original release, the action RPG will be returning on new platforms, including Switch. Square Enix has remastered the title with a boost in visuals and more.
Over on the official website, we’re able to see what sort of graphics enhancements there are thanks to a few comparison screenshots. Here’s the full set:
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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:
