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Developer- and Publisher-specific Articles: Square Enix
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX compilation announced for PS3
Kingdom Hearts fans will be able to play a previously import-only entry as well as an updated version of Re:Chain of Memories this fall. The collection, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, will feature the North American debut of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, as well as Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories and HD-ed cutscenes from Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. Both titles will sport “enhanced gameplay mechanics.”
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Tomb Raider system requirements announced for PC version
Crystal Dynamic’s Tomb Raider reboot is a few weeks away, and today PC gamers will get to see if their system is up to Lara’s latest adventure. Some of the highlights for the Nixxes-developed PC version include Steamworks integration, higher-quality shadows, and support for Steam Big Picture Mode, AMD HD3D and AMD Eyefinity, gamepads, and Windows XP.
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Murdered: Soul Suspect to challenge you with finding your murderer
There’s been a murder! And the victim … is you. (Cue dramatic music). The mysterious case of who killed you will be revealed next year when Square Enix releases Murdered: Soul Suspect for 360, PC, and PS3. Not much else is known at this time, save for what can be gleaned from the brief teaser, though I think it’s safe to say that some ethereal justice is at hand.
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Tomb Raider – The Final Hours: The End of the Beginning launches
A new video has launched in The Final Hours project, a behind-the-scenes series documenting the development of Crystal Dynamics’ upcoming Tomb Raider reboot. The latest episode, The End of the Beginning – Part 1, explores the final days of the game’s development with several team members at Crystal Dynamics’ offices in Redwood City.
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Sleeping Dogs to get six months of DLC, first five packs announced
Square Enix has announced that United Front Games plans on releasing a series of add-on packs over the next six months for their open-world action title Sleeping Dogs. The first five drops, detailed below, are scheduled to launch over the next three months. The first set will add new missions, new outfits, new cars, and new weapons. And to top it off, the Monkey King Pack will have Wei adopt the form of Sun Wukong.
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Hitman HD: Trilogy launch trailer released
Square Enix has released a new launch trailer for IO Interactive’s upcoming Hitman HD: Trilogy. The 360, PS3 collection will include Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, Hitman: Contracts, and Hitman: Blood Money. The set will also include the standalone Sniper Challenge, a former pre-order bonus for the recently released Hitman: Absolution.
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New trailer, screens released for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
A new trailer and batch of screenshots have been released for Square Enix’s upcoming Lightning-tastic Final Fantasy spin-off, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. The Extended First Look trailer features the divine city of light Luxerion, one of the four regions of Nova Chrysalia, the area formerly known as Novus Partus, and a little of the fast-paced combat. New screens were also released, which reveal a brand-new character, Lumina.
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Hitman HD: Trilogy limited edition, art contest announced
Square Enix has announced that IO Interactive’s upcoming Hitman collection, Hitman HD: Trilogy, will be available as a limited edition. Trilogy, set to launch on January 29, will come with an art book filled with 22 drawings by various artists depicting moments from throughout the series. Combined, all three games in the pack will offer players the chance to take down over 75 targets across 40-plus levels. Hitman: Sniper Challenge, the standalone game that was released as a pre-order bonus for Absolution, will also be included.
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Tomb Raider Limited Edition wireless controller announced
Tomb Raider fans looking to go whole hog for the upcoming reboot will soon be able to grab a limited edition controller for 360. The wireless controller, revealed at CES 2013, was developed in collaboration with artists from Crystal Dynamics and is based around Lara’s climbing axe and tourniquets. As with the limited edition all-silver controller, the Tomb Raider version will also feature an adjustable directional pad that alternates between the plus design and more traditional disc pattern. Each unit will also come with a download token for the exclusive playable character Scavenger Archer.
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Final Fantasy IV now available on App Store for iOS
Final Fantasy IV has launched on the App Store for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. The iOS version is based on the 2008 3D remake for the Nintendo DS and features a remixed score, the new character Augment System, and CG cutscenes. The popular entry follows the former dark knight Cecil on his quest of redemption after being stripped of his powers.
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