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SaGa Emerald Beyond demo

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.

Star Ocean Second Story R 1.1 update Chaos difficulty

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.

Yoko Shimomura Super Mario RPG interview

Yoko Shimomura played a key role in Super Mario RPG as back in the day, she was the game’s composer. Music is one of a few reasons why the title is beloved today.

Shimomura came back for the new remake and updated the tracks for the modern era. However, players can switch to the original music if they prefer.

In a previous feature on Daion, Shimomura shared a few words about her work. She mentions feeling pressure living up to the Super Mario name while also feeling “incredibly lucky”. We also get to hear about wanting the Switch version’s music to remain faithful to the original.

A new Square Enix March 2024 Switch eShop sale is up and running with the lowest prices ever for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, Paranormasight, Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and more. You can save on nearly fifty different titles.

Here’s the full roundup:

SaGa Emerald Beyond generals, party characters, combat system

Square Enxi is returning with another round of details for SaGa Emerald Beyond covering the game’s generals, party characters, combat system, and more. The latest screenshots have been released as well.

Here’s the full rundown:

SaGa Emerald Beyond Siugnas

Square Enix is back with a new “Siugnas” trailer forSaGa Emerald Beyond. This introduces one of the protagonists, The Dismal King, who was forced from his throne.

Here’s some additional information about the character:

The Warhammer 40,000 collaboration DLC for PowerWash Simulator now has a release date. Switch players will be able to pick it up on February 27, 2024.

The DLC was first teased all the way back last May. Very little was shared at the time outside of the initial announcement. However, with the launch just on the horizon, we now have a proper look with a new trailer.

Square Enix Switch sale Dragon Quest Monsters Theatrhythm

Square Enix started up a new Switch eShop sale this week for February 2024, and it includes the lowest prices ever for games such as Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince and Theatrhythm Final Bar Line. The publisher currently has over fifty titles discounted.

Here’s the full lineup:

Final Fantasy VIII Remake

Square Enix previously launched a remaster for Final Fantasy VIII, but not a remake. Director Yoshinori Kitase has now weighed on what he’d do if a remake were to ever happen.

Speaking with IGN, Kitase said he’d “really rework the battle system”. The Junction system was introduced here but “it was a very difficult system for some people to get into.”

Square Enix have shared a new trailer for SaGa Emerald Beyond, focusing on two of the game’s protagonists, Bonnier Blair and Formina Franklyn. Announced last year during September’s Nintendo Direct, the game is due out on Switch later this year on April 25.

For some more information on these characters, as well as the trailer, check out the overview below:


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