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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn gets awesome PS3 box art. CE detailed

by Shane Willoughby - on May 24th 2013 - No Comments
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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn finnnnnnnnnnnnnnnally arrives on PS3 and PC this August 27th and Square-Enix has revealed the game’s box art and detailed its pre-order incentives and collector’s edition. “It gives me great pleasure to announce the release date of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.” said Producer/Director...

Thief confirmed for Xbox One release, new screen shows power of machine

by Joseph Murphy - on May 22nd 2013 - No Comments
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Eidos has confirmed Thief will hit the Xbox One. The news isn’t a surprise really with the title already confirmed for a PC, PS4 and “next-gen” release next year. But with the news comes a brand new in-game screen, and we’re told, the screen offers “a glimpse of the next generation.”: Expect more at E3...

Final Fantasy VIII HD port announced for PC. First screens inside

by Shane Willoughby - on May 17th 2013 - No Comments
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Square-Enix has announced that a HD port of Final Fantasy VIII is in development for PC. No other formats were mentioned. Kotaku understand that the new edition is Japan only as of now, but it would make sense for a Western release to follow. Check out the first screens above and below. Final Fantasy VIII was first released in 1999 on...

Final Fantasy X-2 HD may yet include “Last Mission” epilogue in western version

by Shane Willoughby - on May 13th 2013 - No Comments
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Square-Enix has eluded to Final Fantasy X-2 HD potentially including the Japanese only “Last Mission” epilogue in the western release of the HD remaster expected this year. The epilogue was included in the “International” version of the original Japanese PS2 release and was never released in the west in anyway...

Final Fantasy X-2 HD gets debut screens, check them out here

by Joseph Murphy - on May 9th 2013 - No Comments
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Square-Enix has released the first screens for Final Fantasy X-2 HD. The game, now revamped in HD, will ship with Final Fantasy X on one single Bluray disc and hit the PS3 and PS Vita later this year. But enough yapping, check them out and tell us what you think. ...

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut gets new dev diary

by Joseph Murphy - on Apr 18th 2013 - No Comments
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Eidos has released a new dev diary for Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut. According to the developer, the edition, exclusive to the Wii U, is the definitive edition of the blockbuster reboot – with the gamepad acting like an extension of Jensen. Hit play and see for yourself. ...

Latest Irish video game charts reveal FIFA 13 is, once again, Ireland’s top title

by Joseph Murphy - on Apr 18th 2013 - No Comments
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The latest charts are in, albeit a little later than usual, and they confirm FIFA 13 is once again Ireland’s No.1 title. EA’s FIFA 13 has managed to claw its way back to the top spot, and with the recent announcement of FIFA 14, it’ll be interesting to see if the title still has strength going forward. BioShock Infinite...

EU PS Plus May update adds free Catherine, Hitman: Absolution, Malicious & More

by Joseph Murphy - on Apr 17th 2013 - No Comments
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Sony has detailed May’s EU PlayStation Plus update and its another great month for free games. From May 1st both Eidos’ Hitam: Absolution and Atlus’ Catherine will drop on the service. Alvion’s Malicious will also be available from the first day in the month. For PlayStation Vita, Sine Mora will be available from...

Square-Enix: We’ve decided on a date to re-reveal Final Fantasy Vesus XIII

by Joseph Murphy - on Apr 17th 2013 - No Comments
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Square-Enix has broken their silence on the mysterious Final Fantasy XIII (of sorts) and has confirmed that they have set a date for it’s re-reveal. Director Testsuya Nomura revealed the curious news in an episode of the Square Enix Merchandise Radio podcast translated by Nova Crystallis. The date for reveal has been set and the...

European PlayStation Plus May update will add free Hitman: Absolution

by Shane Willoughby - on Apr 10th 2013 - No Comments
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Sony Europe has confirmed in a Tweet this morning that it will announce May’s additions to PlayStation Plus’s Instant Game Collection next week, but not before they confirmed that Hitman: Absolution will be the star attraction of next batch of IGC titles. Hitman: Absolution released late last year on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360...

Thief for PC “isn’t just a copy of the console version”, says Eidos

by Joseph Murphy - on Apr 10th 2013 - No Comments
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Eidos Montreal has reaffirmed their commitment to the PC development of Thief. Speaking with strategyinformer, Thief’s producer Stephane Roy said the PC variant of the title isn’t simply a “copy” of the console one: “No doubt on our side the PC version is extremely important. Just playing Thief with a keyboard...

Irish video game charts are in! They confirm BioShock Infinite is still Ireland’s No.1 title

by Joseph Murphy - on Apr 8th 2013 - No Comments
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The Irish charts are in, and they confirm, once again, that BioShock Infinite is Ireland’s top title in the video game charts. For a second week running, Irrational’s game has managed to beat off stiff competition from the likes of FIFA 13, LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes and the debut of Luigi’s Mansion 2. The biggest...

BioShock Infinite is top title this week in Irish Charts

by Joseph Murphy - on Apr 4th 2013 - No Comments
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The Irish charts are in, and they reveal Irrational’s BioShock Infinite is top choice this week. Despite a semi-troubled development, the game has shot straight to the first place in the Irish charts, beating the likes of FIFA 13, Gears of War: Judgement and Tomb Raider. FIFA 13 has managed to climb a space as Tomb Raider and Gears...

Thief gets new “Out of the Shadows” trailer, watch it here

by Joseph Murphy - on Apr 2nd 2013 - No Comments
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Eidos has released a brand new trailer for Thief. Named “Out of the Shadows”, the trailer is narrated by Garrett as he prepares to steal something shiny. While there’s no gameplay to see, but it’s certainly a fancy looking CG trailer. The final portion of the trailer, once again, confirms the game will ship on...

Square Enix president Yoichi Wada resigns, publisher facing “major restructuring”

by Joseph Murphy - on Mar 26th 2013 - No Comments
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Square-Enix has confirmed Yoichi Wada, president of the publisher since 2000, is to resign. The Japanese publisher, famed for the Final Fantasy series, now faces “major restructuring” after it slashed its financial forecast. According to the firm, revenue for the fiscal year will come in at a loss of 13 billion yen (€107m...