Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake officially confirmed for Switch
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Square Enix finally provided an update on its Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake today, and made it official that the game is coming to Switch. The update comes as the series celebrates its latest anniversary.
Fans have wondering about the status of the Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake since its announcement three years ago. Square Enix unveiled the project during a presentation that announced other games for the franchise as well. However, it’s more or less been missing in action since then.
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Square Enix announces new multiplatform strategy, includes Nintendo platforms
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Square Enix today announced a new business strategy, which includes a shift in its releases on supported devices. As part of that change, it seems that the company will be pursuing Nintendo support more aggressively. This could include Switch, but certainly the next console as well.
Square Enix says it will “pursue a multiplatform strategy that includes Nintendo platforms, PlayStation, Xbox, and PCs.” The company also mentioned: “Especially, in regards to major franchises and AAA titles including catalog titles, it will build an environment where more customers can enjoy our titles.”
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The Lara Croft Collection to be sold physically on Switch
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Lara Croft Collection has been on Switch as an eShop download, but a physical release has now been revealed as well. Limited Run Games is in charge of production.
The Lara Croft Collection will be available as part of the game itself as well as a collector’s edition. The latter features premium art cards, an official soundtrack, and an acrylic standee, all in a throwback trapezoid box.
Square Enix Golden Week 2024 Switch eShop sale: lowest prices ever for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, Dragon Quest I-III, more
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
In celebration of the Golden Week 2024 holiday in Japan, Square Enix is running a Switch eShop sale featuring Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, and Dragon Quest I-III, and more. These games are at their lowest prices ever and there are plenty of other discounts as well.
The full lineup is as follows:
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SaGa Emerald Beyond launch trailer
Posted on 9 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
In celebration of the game’s release, SaGa Emerald Beyond has received a launch trailer. Square Enix sent this one out to Switch this week.
You can find more information about the RPG via the following overview:
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Visions of Mana producer comments on lack of a Switch version
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
When Square Enix announced Visions of Mana at the end of last year, some were surprised that a Switch version was nowhere to be seen. For one thing, the series itself started out on Nintendo platforms. We’ve also seen Collection of Mana as a Switch exclusive while Trials of Mana came out a few years ago as well.
In an interview with RPG Site, series producer Masaru Oyamada commented on the situation. Here’s what he had to say when asked why Switch isn’t a part of the plan this time around:
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Theatrhythm Final Bar Line not working properly because of leap day
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Random, Switch | 0 comments
February 29: If you’ve been trying to play Theatrhythm Final Bar Line today but haven’t been able to do so, it seems that this is because leap day is causing issues.
When starting up the rhythm game, it’ll attempt to connect to Square Enix’s servers. However, it gets stuck in an endless loop and won’t progress to the main menu. Square Enix seems to not have accounted for leap day and that’s impacting the code in some manner.
SaGa Emerald Beyond “Diva” trailer
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Square Enix is back with another trailer for SaGa Emerald Beyond, this time focusing on Diva. The video highlights another one of the RPG’s protagonists, a songstress mech who has lost her singing voice and body.
A little bit of extra information about the character can be found in the following overview:
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SaGa Emerald Beyond demo incoming
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Square Enix is about to release a demo for SaGa Emerald Beyond, the company just announced. Fans will be available to play it “from local midnight” on Switch.
Switch owners will be able to play as Ameya Aisling, one of the game’s protagonists. Meanwhile, the demo on PS5 and PS4 features Tsunanori Mido, and the Steam version focuses on Diva No. 5. Note that progress from the demo can be carried over to the full version.
SaGa Emerald Beyond launches for Switch on April 25, 2024.
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Star Ocean: The Second Story R 1.1 update announced – “Chaos” difficulty mode, new raid enemies, more
Posted on 10 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is getting a brand new version 1.1 update, Square Enix and Gemdrops revealed today. Players can access it on March 27, 2024.
The Star Ocean: The Second Story R version 1.1 update features a “Chaos” difficulty mode, new raid enemies, and more. Find the breakdown of upcoming content below.
