We aren't stock market experts here at Kakuchopurei, but when a plummeting stock market is negatively affecting the games industry, we report on it. Influenced by global factors such as fears of a recession in the United States and rising tensions in the Middle East, the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s stock market index exp

Square Enix and Deck Nine Games have announced that the upcoming Life Is Strange Double Exposure will feature a Final Fanasy VII Outfit Pack DLC, which will be included with the Ultimate Edition of the game. The Final Fantasy VII Outfit Pack contains the Moogle coat with a beanie and four indoor outfits themed aroun

Visions of Mana is close to releasing later next month, so what better way to showcase it than with a pretty meaty demo? Square Enix has surprise-dropped a demo for action RPG Visions of Mana. The game is published by Square Enix and made by both Square Enix and Ouka Studios. The demo will bring you to a portion

Manga artist Nekokurage, whose real name is Erika Ikeda, recently faced sentencing in Fukuoka District Court for tax evasion. Known for her work on one of the manga adaptations of The Apothecary Diaries, Nekokurage received a suspended 10-month prison sentence and a JP¥11 million fine (around US$70,600). She will not

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and Square Enix have unveiled a new trailer for the next mainline instalment to the Mana series, Visions Of Mana. The game is set to release on 29 August 2024 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and on 30 August 2024 for PC via Steam. The new trailer for this highly anticipated action JRPG

Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch Genre: JRPG, anime, Falcom 2024 is truly the golden year of Japanese role-playing games. From Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth to the best version of Shin Megami Tensei V, the JRPG-loving masses are truly blessed with so much to play an

Futurlab and Square Enix Collective have revealed their upcoming DLC for PowerWash Simulator, titled "Alice's Adventures Special Pack." This enchanting addition to the game takes players down the rabbit hole and into the world of Alice in Wonderland. Set against the backdrop of the psychedelic world of Wonderland, T

Game company Nintendo is at it again, playing by its own rules and releasing a Nintendo Direct livestream chock-filled with game announcements a week after the Summer Games Fest/PC Gaming Show 2024 onslaught. And the latest showing has quite a lot to offer. Here are our top picks during the Nintendo Direct June 2024

A Romancing SaGa remake was not on my bingo card for this week of game announcements, but here we are. Square Enix has announced a remake of Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, a fantasy RPG where you play a ruler who has to amass an army of heroes to combat seven heroes who have turned to the dark side. Feature

Fantasian, the acclaimed Apple Arcade game from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, is reportedly making its way to consoles later this year. The news comes from industry insider Nate the Hate, known for his accurate predictions. In a recent podcast, he revealed that Square Enix is teaming up with developer Mi

Today marks a significant milestone for fans of the KINGDOM HEARTS series as Square Enix brings the beloved RPG franchise to Steam. This launch opens the door to a whole new world of players, offering the complete collection of KINGDOM HEARTS games at a special discounted rate until 12 July, 1:00 AM GMT+8. The Steam

Square Enix's next entry (and long-awaited AND long deserved) in the renowned Mana series has a confirmed release date. Visions of Mana, an action RPG slated for PC and consoles (Xbox Series, PlayStation 5), will be out on 29 August this year. A new adventure begins in Visions of Mana – the first mainline title i

During the Xbox Games Showcase June 2024 live stream, Square Enix and Deck Nine announced Life Is Strange Double Exposure. Developed by Deck Nine Games, LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE is an all-new supernatural murder mystery that will excite both new and returning players. Max Caulfield, photographer-in-reside

Square Enix recently announced great news for the Octopath Traveler series fans, highlighting its remarkable success and expanded availability. Since its initial launch in 2018, the franchise, which includes the original Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II, has achieved a significant sales landmark. By June 2023

Publisher Square Enix and developer Acquire have surprise-dropped its Octopath Traveler games onto different consoles, a day after the recent Taiwan rating approval report.  First up: Octopath Traveler 2 is finally on Xbox Series and Xbox One for US$59.99 via the Microsoft Store. Also, there's a bundle for parts 1

As part of Square Enix's new multiplatform initiative following "terrible" sales of its PlayStation 5 exclusives (and Foamstars), the company is starting to port one of its cherished JRPGs: the Octopath Traveler games. The Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee has rated the Xbox Series version of Octopath Traveler 2,

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a Just Cause movie is in the works at Universal Pictures with Blue Beetle director Angel Manuel Soto set to helm the project. Kelly McCormick and David Leitch, the producing duo behind The Fall Guy and Nobody, will produce the Just Cause movie via their 87North banner. Other invo

Square Enix originally announced the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake or Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on this day all the way back in 2021. Now, three years later, they have unveiled a new teaser that confirms the platforms for the upcoming game. The 20-second clip features the updated design of the iconic Dragon Quest

Square Enix has announced that its free-to-play mobile RPG game, Dragon Quest Champions will cease operation on 30 July 2024 at 3:00 PM (JST). Upon this announcement, in-game currency sales have been disabled. However, in-game events will proceed as usual until the end of service. The company also announced plans

Earlier today, Square Enix announced that a bunch of Kingdom Hearts titles will finally launch for the Steam platform on PC on 13 June 2024, including: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece (bundle th