Square Enix on releasing its new SaGa games in the west, new content, more
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Square Enix delivered a bunch of news at its E3 2019 event earlier this summer. Among the announcements were two titles now confirmed for the west: Romancing SaGa 3 and SaGa Scarlet Grace Ambitions.
Not too long ago, Famitsu spoke with Square Enix’s Akitoshi Kawazu and Masanori Ichikawa about the upcoming games. Topics include finally releasing the RPGs in the west, new content for Romancing SaGa 3, and more.
Here’s our full translation of the interview:
Dragon Quest XI S demo update out now (version 1.0.1)
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Square Enix has released a new update for the Dragon Quest XI S demo. Players can now access version 1.0.1.
With today’s update, Square Enix is looking to address errors and crashing that were originally reported. If players continue to experience issues, more updates should follow.
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Romancing SaGa 3 remaster launches on November 11 in Japan
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As previously announced, Square Enix held a livestream today featuring the upcoming remaster of Romancing SaGa 3. After suffering some delays, a release date for the game is now finally set in stone: it’ll be available on Nintendo Switch in Japan on November 11 for 3,500 Yen. The game was previously confirmed for a Western release, though we don’t have a concrete release date for those regions yet. We will keep you updated.
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Japanese Final Fantasy VIII Remastered commercial
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Square Enix has sent out a new Japanese web commercial for Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. Get a look at the advert below.
Romancing SaGa 3 to be featured in Square Enix live stream this week
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Fans looking for an update on Romancing SaGa 3 may not have to wait much longer. Square Enix has announced a new live stream for August 29, which will feature that game as well as the mobile title Romancing SaGa Re:Universe.
It will be held at the following times:
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Star Ocean: First Departure R – first screenshots and details
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Back in May, Square Enix announced Star Ocean: First Departure R, an HD remaster of Star Ocean: First Departure, which itself was a remake of the very first Star Ocean game. Ahead of Tokyo Game Show 2019, where the game will be featured, Square Enix published the first four screenshots of the game, as well as a little description on their TGS site (credit goes to Gematsu for the translation):
The 2007-released remake of Star Ocean—Star Ocean: First Departure—appears as a high-definition port with new features! In addition to the high-definition upgrade, the game is fully voiced through new recordings by the original Star Ocean cast. The character illustrations have also been redrawn based on the original designs, which you can switch between with the original remake illustrations.
Square Enix’s TGS 2019 lineup
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Square Enix today announced its full lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2019. A number of games will be playable or present in some fashion, including Dragon Quest XI S, Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition, and Trials of Mana.
Square Enix’s lineup is as follows:
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Square Enix’s PAX West 2019 lineup
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Square Enix today announced its full lineup for PAX West 2019. Playable titles include Trials of Mana, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, Oninaki, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy XIV Online, Life is Strange 2, Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia, Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, and Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross].
Square Enix is also planning a number of activities, including a double-sided poster featuring key art from Trials of Mana and Collection of Mana.
PAX West 2019 runs between August 30 and September 2 at the Washington State Convention Center. Square Enic can be found at Booth #2141.
Source: Square Enix PR
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Dragon Quest XI S demo crashing for some players, producer weighs in
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Dragon Quest XI S received its demo earlier this week. It has a ton to offer, including hours of gameplay. Making it even more appealing is the ability to transfer progress to the full game.
For the most part, the demo has gone over well. Unfortunately though, a number of players have encountered errors and crashing issues. Producer Hokuto Okamoto has now weighed in on the situation.
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Final Fantasy VIII Remastered will be digital-only after all
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After Square Enix announced the release date for Final Fantasy VIII Remastered this week, a physical version was starting to look unlikely. Given how close the game is (September 3) and the price point (just $20), the quick turnaround for a retail edition didn’t make a whole lot of sense.
Square Enix has now confirmed that Final Fantasy VIII Remastered will be digital-only. That news comes straight from the official Japanese website.
As for Play-Asia, which had opened pre-orders for Final Fantasy VIII Remastered and originally gave hope for a physical version, the retailer has now removed those listings.
