Right, my mistake. Anyways, best of luck to them. I just wish we knew which team is working on the next generation of Final Fantasy.BD1 is the one working on FFVII remake. BD3 is working on KH3 and Left Alive.
Right, my mistake. Anyways, best of luck to them. I just wish we knew which team is working on the next generation of Final Fantasy.BD1 is the one working on FFVII remake. BD3 is working on KH3 and Left Alive.
Right, my mistake. Anyways, best luck to them. I just wish we knew which team is working on the next generation of Final Fantasy.
I hope they capitalize on the Avengers 4 hype and reveal it full force E3 2019.That game probably won't come out that soon. It was probably only shown because of the announcement of the partnership with Marvel Games/Marvel.
But Crystal Dynamics is full force on it, they also opened an studio to help on it and Eidos Montreal is also helping on the game with some of their workforce so maybe we'll see something on 2019. Or TGA, who knows.
I hope they capitalize on the Avengers 4 hype and reveal it full force E3 2019.
This. Nothing unannounced, of course.
TGS Title Lineup
Title Platform Format
Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! PS4, Switch Theater, Studio
Dragon Quest Builders 2 PS4, Switch Playable, Theater, Stage
Dragon Quest Rivals iOS, Android, PC Event Stage
Dragon Quest X Online PS4, Switch, Wii U, 3DS, PC Stage
Fantasy Earth Genesis iOS, Android Theater
Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius iOS, Android, PC Studio
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered PS4, Switch Theater, Studio
Final Fantasy: Record Keeper iOS, Android, PC Studio
Final Fantasy XIV PS4, PC Playable, Theater, Stage
Final Fantasy XV PS4, PC Theater
Gestalt Odin iOS, Android Theater
Just Cause 4 PS4, XBO, PC Theater, Studio
Kingdom Hearts III PS4, XBO Playable, Theater, Stage
The Last Remnant Remastered PS4 Theater, Studio
Left Alive PS4, PC Theater, Studio
Million Arthur: Arcana Blood PS4 Theater, Stage
Mobius Final Fantasy iOS, Android, PC Studio
Project Tokyo Dolls iOS, Android Stage
The Quiet Man PS4, PC Studio
Shadow of the Tomb Raider PS4, XBO, PC Theater, Studio
The World Ends with You: Final Remix Switch Theater, Stage
World of Final Fantasy Maxima PS4, XBO, Switch, PC Theater, Studio
■ Schedule
September 22
September 23
- Stage (YouTube, Niconico)
- 11:20 to 12:30 – Super Dragon Quest X TV at Tokyo Game Show 2018 Special – The "Super Dragon Quest X TV" official broadcast aired monthly on Niconico appears as a special stage at the Square Enix booth at Tokyo Game Show 2018. Look forward to all sorts of things, from the latest information on the game's new version to a battle challenge corner and more. Featuring Kouji Aoyama (producer), Takashi Anzai (director), Inko-san (2nd Term Novice Ambassador), Ami201 (3rd Term Novice Ambassador), MC Ayana Tsubaki (talent), and MC Motohiro Takewaka (Buffalo Gorou).
- 12:30 to 12:50 – Gems Company's Aoi Mizushina's Dragon Quest X Stage After Talk – Gem's Company's Aoi Mizushina looks back on the Dragon Quest X stage event with producer Kouji Aoyama and director Takashi Anzai.
- 12:50 to 13:40 – Kingdom Hearts III Tokyo Game Show 2018 Stage – The latest information on Kingdom Hearts III ahead of its January 2019 release. A rare stage event with a troupe of wonderful voice actors. Featuring Miyu Irino (voice actor), Megumi Toyoguchi (voice actor), and MC Akira Kawashima (actor).
- 13:40 to 14:00 – Gems Company's Yuzuki Shirono's Kingdom Hearts III Stage After Talk – Gems Company's Yuzuki Shirono's looks back on the Kingdom Herts III stage event.
- 14:00 to 14:50 – Dragon Quest Builders 2 Builders School Extracurricular Lesson – The latest information on the block-make RPG Dragon Quest Builders 2, which is due out for PlayStation 4 and Switch on December 20. Featuring Noriyoshi Fujimoto (producer), Takuma Shiraishi (producer), Saito-V (Shueisha V-Jump Editorial Department), and MC Ranze Fukishima (talent).
- 14:50 to 15:10 – Gems Company's Nene Naninu's Dragon Quest Builders 2 Stage After Talk – Gems Company's Yuzuki Shirono's looks back on the Dragon Quest Builders 2 stage event with producers Noriyoshi Fujimoto and Takuma Shiraishi.
- 15:10 to 16:00 – Project Tokyo Dolls Presents Yamadada at Tokyo Game Show 2018 – The YouTube broadcast "Yamadada" at Tokyo Game Show 2018 with Yamada and the characters of the app game Project Tokyo Dolls. Yamada will appear on the Tokyo Game Show stage. Tons of content, including information on the latest update. Featuring Yamada (Virtual YouTuber), Kaori Ishihara (voice actor), Eri Suzuki (voice actor), Hibiku Yamamura (voice actor), and MC Hisanori Yoshida (Nippon Broadcasting announcer).
- Studio (YouTube, Niconico)
- 10:00 to 10:10 – Opening – Gems Company and Susumu Imadachi open the September 22 show.
- 10:20 to 11:05 – Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! and Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Special Live! – A live stream for the 2019-due titles Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! and Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered. World premiere gameplay plus various information. Featuring Akihiko Maeda (Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! director), Toshiyuki Itahana (Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! character designer), Sayaka Senbongi (Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! Shirma voice actor), Lynn (Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! Croma voice actor), Ryouma Araki (Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition producer), and Susumu Imadachi (talent).
- 11:20 to 12:05 – The Last Remnant Remastered TGS 2018 Special Broadcast – A special broadcast for the September 11-announced The Last Remnant Remastered. Stories from the development of the original game from its original staff, as well as live gameplay of the remastered version. Featuring Hiroshi Takai (original director), Yusuke Naora (original art producer), Kouichirou Sakamoto (remaster director), Asami Katada (remastered project assistant), and MC Nobuo (of the comedy duo Penguins).
- 12:20 to 13:05 – Final Fantasy: Record Keeper Official Broadcast at Tokyo Game Show 2018 – The official Final Fantasy: Record Keeper broadcast from Tokyo Game Show 2018 in commemoration of the game's fourth anniversary, with information that has yet to be announced. Featuring Ichirou Hazama (Final Fantasy: Record Keeper producer), Yuu Sasaki (Final Fantasy: Record Keeper producer), Ai Takahashi (actress), and MC Susumu Imadachi (talent).
- 13:20 to 14:05 – To be announced.
- 14:20 to 15:30 – Let's Play with the President: Just Cause 4 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider at Tokyo Game Show 2018 – "Let's Play with the President," the popular project from Square Enix's "Square Enix Extreme Edges" label, which is dedicated to overseas titles, appears again this year at the Square Enix booth at Tokyo Game Show 2018. Information and live gameplay of Just Cause 4 and the September 14-due Shadow of the Tomb Raider with Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda. Featuring Yosuke Matsuda (Square Enix president), Yuuki Nishio (localization director), Daisuke Yamamoto (localization director), Iori Amamiya (Moso Calibration), and MC Susumu Imadachi (talent).
- 15:45 to 16:00 – Ending – Gems Company and Susumu Imadachi close the September 22 show.
- Stage (YouTube, Niconico)
- 11:20 to 12:20 – Million Arthur Series Stage – Various information on the Million Arthur series with wonderful guests. From the Han-Gyaku-Sei Million Arthur anime that will begin airing in October, to the Million Arthur: Arcana Blood PlayStation 4 2D fighting game due out on November 29, to the Kou-Kyou-Sei Million Arthur smartphone game due out soon, and more, there may be information announced for the first time at this very stage event. Featuring Satomi Akesaka (voice actor), Himika Akaneya (voice actor), Rumi Ookubo (voice actor), Hiroaki Iwano (Million Arthur series producer), and Naofumi Takuma (Million Arthur: Arcana Blood producer).
- 12:20 to 12:40 – Gems Company's Mikoto Hase's Million Arthur Stage After Talk – Gems Company's Mikoto Hase asks Million Arthur series producer Hiroaki Iwano, Million Arthur: Arcana Blood producer Naofumi Takuma a lot of questions following the Million Arthur stage event.
- 12:40 to 13:30 – Dragon Quest Paradise News Station – The latest information on Dragon Quest-related works, starting with Dragon Quest Builders 2. Featuring Yuji Horii (game designer), MC Joy (talent), Noriyoshi Fujimoto (Dragon Quest Builders 2 producer), Takuma Shiraishi (Dragon Quest Builders 2 producer), Hokuto Okamoto (Dragon Quest XI producer), Takeshi Uchikawa (Dragon Quest XI director), and Ranze Fukushima (talent).
- 13:30 to 13:50 – Gems Company's Maya Ichimonji's Dragon Quest Paradise News Station Stage After Talk – Gems Company's Maya Ichimonji talks Dragon Quest with game designer Yuji Horii, JOY, and Ranze Fukushima following the Dragon Quest Paradise News Station stage event.
- 13:50 to 14:50 – Final Fantasy XIV: Yoshi-P Sanpo in Makuhari – Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida's leisurely live stream where he makes his way into a different public server for each broadcast, this time at Tokyo Game Show 2018. Featuring Naoki Yoshida (producer and director) and Toshio Murou (global community producer).
- 14:50 to 15:10 – Gems Company's Uta Tamane's Final Fantasy XIV Stage After Talk – Gems Company's Uta Tamane looks back on the Final Fantasy XIV stage event with producer and director Naoki Yoshida.
- 15:10 to 16:00 – The World Ends with You: Final Remix Tokyo Game Show 2018 Special Stage – The latest information and live gameplay of The World Ends with You: Final Remix ahead of its September 27 release with special guests. Featuring Kouki Uchiyama (voice actor), Ryouhei Kimura (voice actor), Tatsuya Kandou (director), and MCs Alco and Peace (actors).
- Studio (YouTube, Niconico)
- 10:00 to 10:15 – Opening – Gems Company and Susumu Imadachi open the September 23 show.
- 10:30 to 11:15 – Left Alive Tokyo Game Show 2018 Special Broadcast – Tons of new information on the new survival action game Left Alive straight from the development staff. Featuring Shinji Hashimoto (producer), Toshifumi Nabeshima (director), and MC Susumu Imadachi (talent).
- 11:35 to 12:20 – Final Fantasy After Final Fantasy! World of Final Fantasy Maxima TGS 2018 Special – The latest information on the Final Fantasy series' expansion to new platforms and World of Final Fantasy Maxima. Featuring Shinji Hashimoto (Final Fantasy series brand director), Hiroki Chiba (World of Final Fantasy Maxima director), and MCs Takeshi Kashio and Mariko Nishizawa (Finan Fantasy Portal app).
- 12:40 to 13:25 – Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius Official Broadcast at Tokyo Game Show 2018 – The latest information on Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, as well as an overview of the game's third anniversary event goods and update details. Featuring Kay Hirono (producer), Yutaka Utsugi (director), Chuunii (Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius Official YouTube Channel), Misoshiru (Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius Official YouTube Channel), and MC Susumu Imadachi (talent).
- 13:45 to 14:30 – Mobius Final Fantasy Tokyo Game Show 2018 Special – The official broadcast for the popular smartphone title Mobius Final Fantasy: Warrior of Ruin, this time from Tokyo Game Show 2018 and with special guests. Featuring Yoshinori Kitase (producer), Takashi Shiraga (project leader), MC Sanshi, and Marika Kouno (voice actor).
- 14:45 to 15:30 – The Quiet Man Live in Makuhari – The official information broadcast for the upcoming PlayStation 4 and PC title The Quiet Man, this time at the Makuhari Messe. Featuring Youhei Murakami (head of promotion) and Kensei Fujinaga (producer).
- 15:45 to 16:00 – Ending – Gems Company and Susumu Imadachi close the September 23 show.
Read more at https://gematsu.com/2018/09/tgs-2018-live-stream-schedule#zOfMDh19gVI82FIz.99
13:20 to 14:05 – To be announced.This. Nothing unannounced, of course.
TGS Title Lineup
Title Platform Format
Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! PS4, Switch Theater, Studio
Dragon Quest Builders 2 PS4, Switch Playable, Theater, Stage
Dragon Quest Rivals iOS, Android, PC Event Stage
Dragon Quest X Online PS4, Switch, Wii U, 3DS, PC Stage
Fantasy Earth Genesis iOS, Android Theater
Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius iOS, Android, PC Studio
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered PS4, Switch Theater, Studio
Final Fantasy: Record Keeper iOS, Android, PC Studio
Final Fantasy XIV PS4, PC Playable, Theater, Stage
Final Fantasy XV PS4, PC Theater
Gestalt Odin iOS, Android Theater
Just Cause 4 PS4, XBO, PC Theater, Studio
Kingdom Hearts III PS4, XBO Playable, Theater, Stage
The Last Remnant Remastered PS4 Theater, Studio
Left Alive PS4, PC Theater, Studio
Million Arthur: Arcana Blood PS4 Theater, Stage
Mobius Final Fantasy iOS, Android, PC Studio
Project Tokyo Dolls iOS, Android Stage
The Quiet Man PS4, PC Studio
Shadow of the Tomb Raider PS4, XBO, PC Theater, Studio
The World Ends with You: Final Remix Switch Theater, Stage
World of Final Fantasy Maxima PS4, XBO, Switch, PC Theater, Studio
■ Schedule
September 22
September 23
- Stage (YouTube, Niconico)
- 11:20 to 12:30 – Super Dragon Quest X TV at Tokyo Game Show 2018 Special – The "Super Dragon Quest X TV" official broadcast aired monthly on Niconico appears as a special stage at the Square Enix booth at Tokyo Game Show 2018. Look forward to all sorts of things, from the latest information on the game's new version to a battle challenge corner and more. Featuring Kouji Aoyama (producer), Takashi Anzai (director), Inko-san (2nd Term Novice Ambassador), Ami201 (3rd Term Novice Ambassador), MC Ayana Tsubaki (talent), and MC Motohiro Takewaka (Buffalo Gorou).
- 12:30 to 12:50 – Gems Company's Aoi Mizushina's Dragon Quest X Stage After Talk – Gem's Company's Aoi Mizushina looks back on the Dragon Quest X stage event with producer Kouji Aoyama and director Takashi Anzai.
- 12:50 to 13:40 – Kingdom Hearts III Tokyo Game Show 2018 Stage – The latest information on Kingdom Hearts III ahead of its January 2019 release. A rare stage event with a troupe of wonderful voice actors. Featuring Miyu Irino (voice actor), Megumi Toyoguchi (voice actor), and MC Akira Kawashima (actor).
- 13:40 to 14:00 – Gems Company's Yuzuki Shirono's Kingdom Hearts III Stage After Talk – Gems Company's Yuzuki Shirono's looks back on the Kingdom Herts III stage event.
- 14:00 to 14:50 – Dragon Quest Builders 2 Builders School Extracurricular Lesson – The latest information on the block-make RPG Dragon Quest Builders 2, which is due out for PlayStation 4 and Switch on December 20. Featuring Noriyoshi Fujimoto (producer), Takuma Shiraishi (producer), Saito-V (Shueisha V-Jump Editorial Department), and MC Ranze Fukishima (talent).
- 14:50 to 15:10 – Gems Company's Nene Naninu's Dragon Quest Builders 2 Stage After Talk – Gems Company's Yuzuki Shirono's looks back on the Dragon Quest Builders 2 stage event with producers Noriyoshi Fujimoto and Takuma Shiraishi.
- 15:10 to 16:00 – Project Tokyo Dolls Presents Yamadada at Tokyo Game Show 2018 – The YouTube broadcast "Yamadada" at Tokyo Game Show 2018 with Yamada and the characters of the app game Project Tokyo Dolls. Yamada will appear on the Tokyo Game Show stage. Tons of content, including information on the latest update. Featuring Yamada (Virtual YouTuber), Kaori Ishihara (voice actor), Eri Suzuki (voice actor), Hibiku Yamamura (voice actor), and MC Hisanori Yoshida (Nippon Broadcasting announcer).
- Studio (YouTube, Niconico)
- 10:00 to 10:10 – Opening – Gems Company and Susumu Imadachi open the September 22 show.
- 10:20 to 11:05 – Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! and Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Special Live! – A live stream for the 2019-due titles Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! and Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered. World premiere gameplay plus various information. Featuring Akihiko Maeda (Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! director), Toshiyuki Itahana (Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! character designer), Sayaka Senbongi (Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! Shirma voice actor), Lynn (Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! Croma voice actor), Ryouma Araki (Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition producer), and Susumu Imadachi (talent).
- 11:20 to 12:05 – The Last Remnant Remastered TGS 2018 Special Broadcast – A special broadcast for the September 11-announced The Last Remnant Remastered. Stories from the development of the original game from its original staff, as well as live gameplay of the remastered version. Featuring Hiroshi Takai (original director), Yusuke Naora (original art producer), Kouichirou Sakamoto (remaster director), Asami Katada (remastered project assistant), and MC Nobuo (of the comedy duo Penguins).
- 12:20 to 13:05 – Final Fantasy: Record Keeper Official Broadcast at Tokyo Game Show 2018 – The official Final Fantasy: Record Keeper broadcast from Tokyo Game Show 2018 in commemoration of the game's fourth anniversary, with information that has yet to be announced. Featuring Ichirou Hazama (Final Fantasy: Record Keeper producer), Yuu Sasaki (Final Fantasy: Record Keeper producer), Ai Takahashi (actress), and MC Susumu Imadachi (talent).
- 13:20 to 14:05 – To be announced.
- 14:20 to 15:30 – Let's Play with the President: Just Cause 4 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider at Tokyo Game Show 2018 – "Let's Play with the President," the popular project from Square Enix's "Square Enix Extreme Edges" label, which is dedicated to overseas titles, appears again this year at the Square Enix booth at Tokyo Game Show 2018. Information and live gameplay of Just Cause 4 and the September 14-due Shadow of the Tomb Raider with Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda. Featuring Yosuke Matsuda (Square Enix president), Yuuki Nishio (localization director), Daisuke Yamamoto (localization director), Iori Amamiya (Moso Calibration), and MC Susumu Imadachi (talent).
- 15:45 to 16:00 – Ending – Gems Company and Susumu Imadachi close the September 22 show.
- Stage (YouTube, Niconico)
- 11:20 to 12:20 – Million Arthur Series Stage – Various information on the Million Arthur series with wonderful guests. From the Han-Gyaku-Sei Million Arthur anime that will begin airing in October, to the Million Arthur: Arcana Blood PlayStation 4 2D fighting game due out on November 29, to the Kou-Kyou-Sei Million Arthur smartphone game due out soon, and more, there may be information announced for the first time at this very stage event. Featuring Satomi Akesaka (voice actor), Himika Akaneya (voice actor), Rumi Ookubo (voice actor), Hiroaki Iwano (Million Arthur series producer), and Naofumi Takuma (Million Arthur: Arcana Blood producer).
- 12:20 to 12:40 – Gems Company's Mikoto Hase's Million Arthur Stage After Talk – Gems Company's Mikoto Hase asks Million Arthur series producer Hiroaki Iwano, Million Arthur: Arcana Blood producer Naofumi Takuma a lot of questions following the Million Arthur stage event.
- 12:40 to 13:30 – Dragon Quest Paradise News Station – The latest information on Dragon Quest-related works, starting with Dragon Quest Builders 2. Featuring Yuji Horii (game designer), MC Joy (talent), Noriyoshi Fujimoto (Dragon Quest Builders 2 producer), Takuma Shiraishi (Dragon Quest Builders 2 producer), Hokuto Okamoto (Dragon Quest XI producer), Takeshi Uchikawa (Dragon Quest XI director), and Ranze Fukushima (talent).
- 13:30 to 13:50 – Gems Company's Maya Ichimonji's Dragon Quest Paradise News Station Stage After Talk – Gems Company's Maya Ichimonji talks Dragon Quest with game designer Yuji Horii, JOY, and Ranze Fukushima following the Dragon Quest Paradise News Station stage event.
- 13:50 to 14:50 – Final Fantasy XIV: Yoshi-P Sanpo in Makuhari – Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida's leisurely live stream where he makes his way into a different public server for each broadcast, this time at Tokyo Game Show 2018. Featuring Naoki Yoshida (producer and director) and Toshio Murou (global community producer).
- 14:50 to 15:10 – Gems Company's Uta Tamane's Final Fantasy XIV Stage After Talk – Gems Company's Uta Tamane looks back on the Final Fantasy XIV stage event with producer and director Naoki Yoshida.
- 15:10 to 16:00 – The World Ends with You: Final Remix Tokyo Game Show 2018 Special Stage – The latest information and live gameplay of The World Ends with You: Final Remix ahead of its September 27 release with special guests. Featuring Kouki Uchiyama (voice actor), Ryouhei Kimura (voice actor), Tatsuya Kandou (director), and MCs Alco and Peace (actors).
- Studio (YouTube, Niconico)
- 10:00 to 10:15 – Opening – Gems Company and Susumu Imadachi open the September 23 show.
- 10:30 to 11:15 – Left Alive Tokyo Game Show 2018 Special Broadcast – Tons of new information on the new survival action game Left Alive straight from the development staff. Featuring Shinji Hashimoto (producer), Toshifumi Nabeshima (director), and MC Susumu Imadachi (talent).
- 11:35 to 12:20 – Final Fantasy After Final Fantasy! World of Final Fantasy Maxima TGS 2018 Special – The latest information on the Final Fantasy series' expansion to new platforms and World of Final Fantasy Maxima. Featuring Shinji Hashimoto (Final Fantasy series brand director), Hiroki Chiba (World of Final Fantasy Maxima director), and MCs Takeshi Kashio and Mariko Nishizawa (Finan Fantasy Portal app).
- 12:40 to 13:25 – Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius Official Broadcast at Tokyo Game Show 2018 – The latest information on Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, as well as an overview of the game's third anniversary event goods and update details. Featuring Kay Hirono (producer), Yutaka Utsugi (director), Chuunii (Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius Official YouTube Channel), Misoshiru (Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius Official YouTube Channel), and MC Susumu Imadachi (talent).
- 13:45 to 14:30 – Mobius Final Fantasy Tokyo Game Show 2018 Special – The official broadcast for the popular smartphone title Mobius Final Fantasy: Warrior of Ruin, this time from Tokyo Game Show 2018 and with special guests. Featuring Yoshinori Kitase (producer), Takashi Shiraga (project leader), MC Sanshi, and Marika Kouno (voice actor).
- 14:45 to 15:30 – The Quiet Man Live in Makuhari – The official information broadcast for the upcoming PlayStation 4 and PC title The Quiet Man, this time at the Makuhari Messe. Featuring Youhei Murakami (head of promotion) and Kensei Fujinaga (producer).
- 15:45 to 16:00 – Ending – Gems Company and Susumu Imadachi close the September 23 show.
Read more at https://gematsu.com/2018/09/tgs-2018-live-stream-schedule#zOfMDh19gVI82FIz.99
• FFXV: Pocket Edition HD added
Platform(s): PS4, Switch
Genre: ARPG
Release Date: 2019
Trailer(s):
FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition – Announcement trailer
Final Fantasy is Coming to Nintendo Switch! | Nintendo Direct 9.13.2018
Latest news:
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Coming 2019 PS4 & Switch
Platform(s): PS4
Genre: RPG
Release Date: December 6, 2018
Trailer(s):
The Last Remnant Remastered – Announcement Teaser | PS4
Latest news:
The Last Remnant Remastered Announced - Coming to the West Dec 6th 2018 for PS4 (Updated to UE4)
The Last Remnant Remastered - Graphics Comparison Trailer
Platform(s): PS4, PC, XB1, Switch
Genre: RPG
Release Date: November 6, 2018
Trailer(s):
WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY MAXIMA – TGS 2018 Trailer
Final Fantasy is Coming to Nintendo Switch! | Nintendo Direct 9.13.2018
Latest news:
Final Fantasy VII, IX, X/X-2 HD, and XII: The Zodiac Age announced for Switch, XB1, and Steam (2019)
Platform(s): PS4, Switch
Genre: RPG
Release Date: This Winter
Trailer(s):
Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! - TGS 2018 Trailer
Final Fantasy is Coming to Nintendo Switch! | Nintendo Direct 9.13.2018
Latest news:
Final Fantasy VII, IX, X/X-2 HD, and XII: The Zodiac Age announced for Switch, XB1, and Steam (2019)
Platform(s): XB1, Switch
Genre: RPG
Release Date: 2019
Trailer(s):
Final Fantasy is Coming to Nintendo Switch! | Nintendo Direct 9.13.2018
Latest news:
Final Fantasy VII, IX, X/X-2 HD, and XII: The Zodiac Age announced for Switch, XB1, and Steam (2019)
Platform(s): XB1, Switch
Genre: RPG
Release Date: 2019
Trailer(s):
Final Fantasy is Coming to Nintendo Switch! | Nintendo Direct 9.13.2018
Latest news:
Final Fantasy VII, IX, X/X-2 HD, and XII: The Zodiac Age announced for Switch, XB1, and Steam (2019)
Platform(s): XB1, Switch
Genre: RPG
Release Date: 2019
Trailer(s):
Final Fantasy is Coming to Nintendo Switch! | Nintendo Direct 9.13.2018
Latest news:
Final Fantasy VII, IX, X/X-2 HD, and XII: The Zodiac Age announced for Switch, XB1, and Steam (2019)
Platform(s): XB1, Switch
Genre: RPG
Release Date: 2019
Trailer(s):
Final Fantasy is Coming to Nintendo Switch! | Nintendo Direct 9.13.2018
Latest news:
Final Fantasy VII, IX, X/X-2 HD, and XII: The Zodiac Age announced for Switch, XB1, and Steam (2019)
This. Nothing unannounced, of course.
TGS Title Lineup
Title Platform Format
Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! PS4, Switch Theater, Studio
Dragon Quest Builders 2 PS4, Switch Playable, Theater, Stage
Dragon Quest Rivals iOS, Android, PC Event Stage
Dragon Quest X Online PS4, Switch, Wii U, 3DS, PC Stage
Fantasy Earth Genesis iOS, Android Theater
Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius iOS, Android, PC Studio
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered PS4, Switch Theater, Studio
Final Fantasy: Record Keeper iOS, Android, PC Studio
Final Fantasy XIV PS4, PC Playable, Theater, Stage
Final Fantasy XV PS4, PC Theater
Gestalt Odin iOS, Android Theater
Just Cause 4 PS4, XBO, PC Theater, Studio
Kingdom Hearts III PS4, XBO Playable, Theater, Stage
The Last Remnant Remastered PS4 Theater, Studio
Left Alive PS4, PC Theater, Studio
Million Arthur: Arcana Blood PS4 Theater, Stage
Mobius Final Fantasy iOS, Android, PC Studio
Project Tokyo Dolls iOS, Android Stage
The Quiet Man PS4, PC Studio
Shadow of the Tomb Raider PS4, XBO, PC Theater, Studio
The World Ends with You: Final Remix Switch Theater, Stage
World of Final Fantasy Maxima PS4, XBO, Switch, PC Theater, Studio
■ Schedule
September 22
September 23
- Stage (YouTube, Niconico)
- 11:20 to 12:30 – Super Dragon Quest X TV at Tokyo Game Show 2018 Special – The "Super Dragon Quest X TV" official broadcast aired monthly on Niconico appears as a special stage at the Square Enix booth at Tokyo Game Show 2018. Look forward to all sorts of things, from the latest information on the game's new version to a battle challenge corner and more. Featuring Kouji Aoyama (producer), Takashi Anzai (director), Inko-san (2nd Term Novice Ambassador), Ami201 (3rd Term Novice Ambassador), MC Ayana Tsubaki (talent), and MC Motohiro Takewaka (Buffalo Gorou).
- 12:30 to 12:50 – Gems Company's Aoi Mizushina's Dragon Quest X Stage After Talk – Gem's Company's Aoi Mizushina looks back on the Dragon Quest X stage event with producer Kouji Aoyama and director Takashi Anzai.
- 12:50 to 13:40 – Kingdom Hearts III Tokyo Game Show 2018 Stage – The latest information on Kingdom Hearts III ahead of its January 2019 release. A rare stage event with a troupe of wonderful voice actors. Featuring Miyu Irino (voice actor), Megumi Toyoguchi (voice actor), and MC Akira Kawashima (actor).
- 13:40 to 14:00 – Gems Company's Yuzuki Shirono's Kingdom Hearts III Stage After Talk – Gems Company's Yuzuki Shirono's looks back on the Kingdom Herts III stage event.
- 14:00 to 14:50 – Dragon Quest Builders 2 Builders School Extracurricular Lesson – The latest information on the block-make RPG Dragon Quest Builders 2, which is due out for PlayStation 4 and Switch on December 20. Featuring Noriyoshi Fujimoto (producer), Takuma Shiraishi (producer), Saito-V (Shueisha V-Jump Editorial Department), and MC Ranze Fukishima (talent).
- 14:50 to 15:10 – Gems Company's Nene Naninu's Dragon Quest Builders 2 Stage After Talk – Gems Company's Yuzuki Shirono's looks back on the Dragon Quest Builders 2 stage event with producers Noriyoshi Fujimoto and Takuma Shiraishi.
- 15:10 to 16:00 – Project Tokyo Dolls Presents Yamadada at Tokyo Game Show 2018 – The YouTube broadcast "Yamadada" at Tokyo Game Show 2018 with Yamada and the characters of the app game Project Tokyo Dolls. Yamada will appear on the Tokyo Game Show stage. Tons of content, including information on the latest update. Featuring Yamada (Virtual YouTuber), Kaori Ishihara (voice actor), Eri Suzuki (voice actor), Hibiku Yamamura (voice actor), and MC Hisanori Yoshida (Nippon Broadcasting announcer).
- Studio (YouTube, Niconico)
- 10:00 to 10:10 – Opening – Gems Company and Susumu Imadachi open the September 22 show.
- 10:20 to 11:05 – Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! and Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Special Live! – A live stream for the 2019-due titles Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! and Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered. World premiere gameplay plus various information. Featuring Akihiko Maeda (Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! director), Toshiyuki Itahana (Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! character designer), Sayaka Senbongi (Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! Shirma voice actor), Lynn (Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! Croma voice actor), Ryouma Araki (Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition producer), and Susumu Imadachi (talent).
- 11:20 to 12:05 – The Last Remnant Remastered TGS 2018 Special Broadcast – A special broadcast for the September 11-announced The Last Remnant Remastered. Stories from the development of the original game from its original staff, as well as live gameplay of the remastered version. Featuring Hiroshi Takai (original director), Yusuke Naora (original art producer), Kouichirou Sakamoto (remaster director), Asami Katada (remastered project assistant), and MC Nobuo (of the comedy duo Penguins).
- 12:20 to 13:05 – Final Fantasy: Record Keeper Official Broadcast at Tokyo Game Show 2018 – The official Final Fantasy: Record Keeper broadcast from Tokyo Game Show 2018 in commemoration of the game's fourth anniversary, with information that has yet to be announced. Featuring Ichirou Hazama (Final Fantasy: Record Keeper producer), Yuu Sasaki (Final Fantasy: Record Keeper producer), Ai Takahashi (actress), and MC Susumu Imadachi (talent).
- 13:20 to 14:05 – To be announced.
- 14:20 to 15:30 – Let's Play with the President: Just Cause 4 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider at Tokyo Game Show 2018 – "Let's Play with the President," the popular project from Square Enix's "Square Enix Extreme Edges" label, which is dedicated to overseas titles, appears again this year at the Square Enix booth at Tokyo Game Show 2018. Information and live gameplay of Just Cause 4 and the September 14-due Shadow of the Tomb Raider with Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda. Featuring Yosuke Matsuda (Square Enix president), Yuuki Nishio (localization director), Daisuke Yamamoto (localization director), Iori Amamiya (Moso Calibration), and MC Susumu Imadachi (talent).
- 15:45 to 16:00 – Ending – Gems Company and Susumu Imadachi close the September 22 show.
- Stage (YouTube, Niconico)
- 11:20 to 12:20 – Million Arthur Series Stage – Various information on the Million Arthur series with wonderful guests. From the Han-Gyaku-Sei Million Arthur anime that will begin airing in October, to the Million Arthur: Arcana Blood PlayStation 4 2D fighting game due out on November 29, to the Kou-Kyou-Sei Million Arthur smartphone game due out soon, and more, there may be information announced for the first time at this very stage event. Featuring Satomi Akesaka (voice actor), Himika Akaneya (voice actor), Rumi Ookubo (voice actor), Hiroaki Iwano (Million Arthur series producer), and Naofumi Takuma (Million Arthur: Arcana Blood producer).
- 12:20 to 12:40 – Gems Company's Mikoto Hase's Million Arthur Stage After Talk – Gems Company's Mikoto Hase asks Million Arthur series producer Hiroaki Iwano, Million Arthur: Arcana Blood producer Naofumi Takuma a lot of questions following the Million Arthur stage event.
- 12:40 to 13:30 – Dragon Quest Paradise News Station – The latest information on Dragon Quest-related works, starting with Dragon Quest Builders 2. Featuring Yuji Horii (game designer), MC Joy (talent), Noriyoshi Fujimoto (Dragon Quest Builders 2 producer), Takuma Shiraishi (Dragon Quest Builders 2 producer), Hokuto Okamoto (Dragon Quest XI producer), Takeshi Uchikawa (Dragon Quest XI director), and Ranze Fukushima (talent).
- 13:30 to 13:50 – Gems Company's Maya Ichimonji's Dragon Quest Paradise News Station Stage After Talk – Gems Company's Maya Ichimonji talks Dragon Quest with game designer Yuji Horii, JOY, and Ranze Fukushima following the Dragon Quest Paradise News Station stage event.
- 13:50 to 14:50 – Final Fantasy XIV: Yoshi-P Sanpo in Makuhari – Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida's leisurely live stream where he makes his way into a different public server for each broadcast, this time at Tokyo Game Show 2018. Featuring Naoki Yoshida (producer and director) and Toshio Murou (global community producer).
- 14:50 to 15:10 – Gems Company's Uta Tamane's Final Fantasy XIV Stage After Talk – Gems Company's Uta Tamane looks back on the Final Fantasy XIV stage event with producer and director Naoki Yoshida.
- 15:10 to 16:00 – The World Ends with You: Final Remix Tokyo Game Show 2018 Special Stage – The latest information and live gameplay of The World Ends with You: Final Remix ahead of its September 27 release with special guests. Featuring Kouki Uchiyama (voice actor), Ryouhei Kimura (voice actor), Tatsuya Kandou (director), and MCs Alco and Peace (actors).
- Studio (YouTube, Niconico)
- 10:00 to 10:15 – Opening – Gems Company and Susumu Imadachi open the September 23 show.
- 10:30 to 11:15 – Left Alive Tokyo Game Show 2018 Special Broadcast – Tons of new information on the new survival action game Left Alive straight from the development staff. Featuring Shinji Hashimoto (producer), Toshifumi Nabeshima (director), and MC Susumu Imadachi (talent).
- 11:35 to 12:20 – Final Fantasy After Final Fantasy! World of Final Fantasy Maxima TGS 2018 Special – The latest information on the Final Fantasy series' expansion to new platforms and World of Final Fantasy Maxima. Featuring Shinji Hashimoto (Final Fantasy series brand director), Hiroki Chiba (World of Final Fantasy Maxima director), and MCs Takeshi Kashio and Mariko Nishizawa (Finan Fantasy Portal app).
- 12:40 to 13:25 – Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius Official Broadcast at Tokyo Game Show 2018 – The latest information on Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, as well as an overview of the game's third anniversary event goods and update details. Featuring Kay Hirono (producer), Yutaka Utsugi (director), Chuunii (Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius Official YouTube Channel), Misoshiru (Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius Official YouTube Channel), and MC Susumu Imadachi (talent).
- 13:45 to 14:30 – Mobius Final Fantasy Tokyo Game Show 2018 Special – The official broadcast for the popular smartphone title Mobius Final Fantasy: Warrior of Ruin, this time from Tokyo Game Show 2018 and with special guests. Featuring Yoshinori Kitase (producer), Takashi Shiraga (project leader), MC Sanshi, and Marika Kouno (voice actor).
- 14:45 to 15:30 – The Quiet Man Live in Makuhari – The official information broadcast for the upcoming PlayStation 4 and PC title The Quiet Man, this time at the Makuhari Messe. Featuring Youhei Murakami (head of promotion) and Kensei Fujinaga (producer).
- 15:45 to 16:00 – Ending – Gems Company and Susumu Imadachi close the September 23 show.
Read more at https://gematsu.com/2018/09/tgs-2018-live-stream-schedule#zOfMDh19gVI82FIz.99
Yes! Might have to create a section for this since it will most likely become a recurring collaboration.Deck Nine is developing a new game, with the support of Square Enix, after LiS Before the Storm, for Square Enix :)
The new credits say Luminous Productions btw, so that confirms there is no seperate BD2 anymore in case that wasn't clear before.
It looks like it. I moved every BD2 info/projects to Luminous but left the banner until we know what SE decides to do with it.There's a post in the XV thread reporting that references to BD2 in the credits were replaced by Luminous Productions. So it sounds like BD2 is defunct at this point?
2-Here is an overview of the project's staff:
- Production: Square Enix and Straight Edge
- Scenario: Kazuma Kamachi (A Certain Magical Index, etc.)
- Character Design: Kiyotaka Haimura (A Certain Magical Index, etc.)
- Opening Animation: Studio Trigger (Kill la Kill, Little Witch Academia, etc.)
- Theme Song: "Future is Mine" by Myth & Roid
4-Here's the full list from today's cast reveal:
- Josh Gad (Frozen, Beauty and the Beast) as Olaf from Frozen
- Kristen Bell (Frozen,Veronica Mars, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) as Anna from Frozen
- Idina Menzel (Frozen,Enchanted, Rent) as Elsa from Frozen
- Jonathan Groff (Frozen, Mindhunter, American Sniper) as Kristoff from Frozen
- Zachary Levi (Tangled, Chuck, Thor: The Dark World) as Flynn Rider from Tangled
- Donna Murphy (Tangled, Center Stage) as Mother Gothel from Tangled
- John Ratzenberger (Toy Story,Cheers, The Incredibles, Coco) as Hamm from Toy Story
- Wallace Shawn (Toy Story,The Princess Bride, The Good Wife) as Rex from Toy Story
- Tate Donovan (Hercules, The O.C., Argo) as Hercules from Hercules
- Kevin R. McNally (Pirates of the Caribbean Series) as Gibbs from the Pirates of the Caribbean series
- Tony Anselmo as Donald Duck
- Bill Farmer as Goofy
Thread: Kingdom Hearts III Theme Song "Face Your Fears" ft. Utada & Skrillex releases 1/18/2019Kingdom Hearts III's track, titled "Don't Think Twice," is also created and performed by Utada Hikaru, but Square-Enix and Disney tapped dubstep artist Skrillex to remix the song, as well. That remix has turned into a collaboration and the new track, "Face My Fears," is a joint effort between the Japanese popstar, the electronic dance music producer, and Justin Bieber producer Poo Bear.
Square Enix points out that the friendship between Utada Hikaru and Skrillex lead to the new track and its placement in Kingdom Hearts III as the game's opening music. "Face My Fears" will be released and put on sale on January 19, one week ahead of the game, alongside "Don't Think Twice," which was previewed earlier this year and you can find a clip of below.
A second volume of Encyclopaedia Eorzea is in the works. Main scenario writer and world lore creator Banri Oda and translation direction and english localization lead Koji Fox told Polygon that the second lore book is complete, both in English and Japanese, with final edits happening now.
On the showroom floor, con-goers can also indulge in a range of Square Enix games including the latest installment of Lara Croft's incredibly popular series in the form of Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, and Life is Strange 2. Of course, no Square Enix outing would be complete without a Final Fantasy title and New York Comic Con 2018 will have two on display; Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD and Final Fantasy Trading Card Game.
There are also a number of pre-release demos available to play including the long-awaited continuation of Square Enix's collaboration with Disney Kingdom Hearts III, Just Cause 4, and the recently announced The Last Remnant Remastered.
New York Comic Con 2018 kicks off next weekend and runs from October 4-7 at NYC's Javits Center.
Mega-budget as it may be, Final Fantasy 15 has always been content to walk its own road, so it's not that weird that its latest cross-promo update is with a game that doesn't exist yet. In a big patch released today, Prince Noctis can stumble into a new adventure with Sarah, protagonist of upcoming mobile RPG Terra Wars. It's being developed by Mistwalker, a team of ex-Square Enix folks. Those playing FF15's online multiplayer can now also dress up in Lara Croft's iconic tomb-delving gear, and listen to some Tomb Raider tracks on the radio in-game. Nifty.
Platform(s): PC, iOS, Android
Genre: RPG
Release Date: This Winter
Trailer(s):
Mobius Final Fantasy x Final Fantasy VIII Cross-Over Announcement
Latest news:
Final Fantasy VIII x Mobius Final Fantasy Crossover Event Announced
Co-developed by H.A.N.D.
Platform(s): Switch
Genre: ARPG
Release Date: September 27, 2018 (JP), October 12, 2018 (WW)
Trailer(s):
The World Ends With You: Final Remix - Nintendo Switch Reveal Trailer (Nintendo Direct)
The World Ends with You: Final Remix - Teaser Trailer - Nintendo Switch
Latest news:
The World Ends With You Final Remix For Switch announced
The World Ends With You: Final Remix Box Art
The World Ends With You - Final Remix - Switch releases September 27th
The World Ends With You Final Remix (Switch) releases 10/12 in the US and Europe
The World Ends With You: Final Remix US price is $49.99
Platform(s): PS4, PC
Genre: Cinematic Action
Release Date: November 1, 2018
Trailer(s):
The Quiet Man Reveal Trailer | Square Enix E3 2018
The Quiet Man - 40 Minute Gameplay Demo PS4
The Quiet Man - Beyond Sound Beyond Words
Latest news:
The Quiet Man Announced - Square Enix /Human Head Studios - PS4 / Steam
Square Enix releases a letter for The Quiet Man, game helmed by BLOODMASQUE assistant producer
The Quiet Man (PS4/Steam) - Gameplay Footage
Second letter from the Producer
The three central character
The Quiet Man launches November 1 worldwide, $14.99, gets new trailer
Man I do wish SE would give the same treatment to every trailer. I had to look up TWEWY FR's end credits to learn that it was (most probably) a BD3 project, co-developed by H.A.N.D.Interesting that they put BD10 on the beginning in that OP. I think it's the first time they do that and I'll love to see them doing that for all titles.
4-World of Final Fantasy Maxima is coming out next week, and new screenshots as well as an in-depth recap on what's new with the game were recently shared courtesy of 4Gamer. The three main new features with World of Final Fantasy are the Avatar Change feature, new Mirages, and a fishing minigame with Noctis.
I say it time and time again, Final Fantasy XV is the game we'll never stop hearing about… along with Final Fantasy VII Remake, Kingdom Hearts III, etc. etc. All jokes aside, the broadcast will be in Japanese, but Square is providing subtitles as the livestream is meant for fans of Final Fantasy worldwide.
Viewers will be able to tune in on the previously mentioned date at 8:00 p.m. PT, 11:00 p.m. ET, 4:00 a.m. UTC, and 1:00 p.m. JST. It's worth noting that the broadcast may be happening on November 8 depending on your timezone. I've left a link to the YouTube livestream down below if you'd like to bookmark it.
Note: The stream will be 40 minutes long and per-recorded
You're right, SE Collective should have its own section now. I was hesitant at first because it seemed like they had a lot of projects going on and it wasn't always clear which game they were actually backing. From what I understand the projects that garner enough votes (https://collective.square-enix.com/projects/) are the ones that end up being published. The projects that do make it through can turn out to be genuinely awesome though (as Forgotton Anne has shown) so I'll definitely be keeping an eye on the next one.Oh Forgotten Anne, I didn't know it was supported by Square Enix Collective. I have heard good things about this game. Maybe you can add a part about Square Enix Collective in the first page, what do you think?
I'm really bummed that they aren't making World of Final Fantasy 2, it seems like an easy way to fill the long gaps between mainline entries.
Do we know how much the PS4/PC Maxima upgrade will cost? I think I heard $20 but I find it hard to believe they'd charge that much for something that really doesn't seem that significant.The lack of marketing again for Maxima is just bizarre. I'm hoping that the Switch version does well despite this and that'll green-light a follow-up. It's probably the best thing TOSE's ever done (which isn't saying a whole lot), so if they want to do a new one it shouldn't take away too many resources from the other Business Divisions.
It looks like it will be around this price, yes.Do we know how much the PS4/PC Maxima upgrade will cost? I think I heard $20 but I find it hard to believe they'd charge that much for something that really doesn't seem that significant.
Knowing that the full game (WoFF Maxima) will cost $40, it seems a bit excessive to me for what the upgrade will actually offer.According to the Japanese official website of the game, those who own World of Final Fantasy on PS4 and PC via Steam will get to upgrade to Maxima for 2,400 yen plus tax. Unfortunately for owners of the PS Vita version, there's no word on the upgrade it at the moment.
Yeeeeaaaaah, I really liked WoFF but there's no way I'm buying that overpriced nonsense. What a ridiculous decision, I'll wait until it gets a 50% discount.It looks like it will be around this price, yes.
World of Final Fantasy Owners Can Upgrade To Maxima As Paid DLC On PS4 And PC
Knowing that the full game (WoFF Maxima) will cost $40, it seems a bit excessive to me for what the upgrade will actually offer.
Looking at the bright side of this whole fiasco: if Luminous is indeed working on FFXVII now and FFXVI has also been in development somewhere, e.g. at BD5, then man... imagine we got FFVIIR-1, FFXVI, and FFXVII all back to back (and the other FFVIIR parts in between)! :OIshiro
Guess we should update the Luminous developments to Episode Ardyn, other episodes were cancelled. And i think something very interesting went under the radar with all the Luminous news that came out, whenever the studio was formed it was made very clear from both Tabata and Square Enix that they were focusing on a new IP for next gen, but in their most recent press release they just said that luminous would work on "AAA titles", nothing specific about a new IP, which is the language they had consistently used before.
I think the new IP was cancelled along with the extra XV DLC, which would explain the huge 30+ million in losses, it wouldn't be a huge stretch to think that Square Enix has put them back on Final Fantasy, which would also help explain Tabata's resignation because he has publicly stated that he didn't want to work on Final Fantasy anymore.
With the emergence on Nier they now have 4 japanese franchises they can rely on (FF, DQ, KH, and Nier), they don't really need to gamble on a AAA IP, especially when it takes them so long to put out mainline Final Fantasy games. Obviously this is all speculation on my part.
Looking at the bright side of this whole fiasco: if Luminous is indeed working on FFXVII now and FFXVI has also been in development somewhere, e.g. at BD5, then man... imagine we got FFVIIR-1, FFXVI, and FFXVII all back to back (and the other FFVIIR parts in between)! :O
That's why I said "if". I guess you never know if SE asks/asked them at some point to rebrand their new IP as a mainline FF.
Ishiro
Guess we should update the Luminous developments to Episode Ardyn, other episodes were cancelled. And i think something very interesting went under the radar with all the Luminous news that came out, whenever the studio was formed it was made very clear from both Tabata and Square Enix that they were focusing on a new IP for next gen, but in their most recent press release they just said that luminous would work on "AAA titles", nothing specific about a new IP, which is the language they had consistently used before.
I think the new IP was cancelled along with the extra XV DLC, which would explain the huge 30+ million in losses, it wouldn't be a huge stretch to think that Square Enix has put them back on Final Fantasy, which would also help explain Tabata's resignation because he has publicly stated that he didn't want to work on Final Fantasy anymore.
With the emergence on Nier they now have 4 japanese franchises they can rely on (FF, DQ, KH, and Nier), they don't really need to gamble on a AAA IP, especially when it takes them so long to put out mainline Final Fantasy games. Obviously this is all speculation on my part.
SE gave an official statement to Eurogamer after Tabata left; Luminous was created to a make a new IP and they're still making it.
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/...ts-square-enix-final-fantasy-15-dlc-cancelled
"As to the future of Luminous Productions, the studio was established with the goal to create a new IP, so we are continuing to develop our new title."
The "AAA titles" in their new PR means they shifted focus from what Luminous Productions was originally going to do, which included other entertainment outside of games, and I guess what Tabata wanted to do. SE now wants LP to be exclusively focused on AAA games.
Luminous unveil announcement:
http://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/news/2018/html/16464c2553bce22c0733e8007876a496.html
"Luminous Productions was established with the purpose of developing new AAA titles and bringing innovative game and other entertainment content to a global audience."
Ishiro
Guess we should update the Luminous developments to Episode Ardyn, other episodes were cancelled. And i think something very interesting went under the radar with all the Luminous news that came out, whenever the studio was formed it was made very clear from both Tabata and Square Enix that they were focusing on a new IP for next gen, but in their most recent press release they just said that luminous would work on "AAA titles", nothing specific about a new IP, which is the language they had consistently used before.
I think the new IP was cancelled along with the extra XV DLC, which would explain the huge 30+ million in losses, it wouldn't be a huge stretch to think that Square Enix has put them back on Final Fantasy, which would also help explain Tabata's resignation because he has publicly stated that he didn't want to work on Final Fantasy anymore.
With the emergence on Nier they now have 4 japanese franchises they can rely on (FF, DQ, KH, and Nier), they don't really need to gamble on a AAA IP, especially when it takes them so long to put out mainline Final Fantasy games. Obviously this is all speculation on my part.
Also, KH is probably shelved after 3 and it's DLC. If anything you'd let that studio work on FFXVII if they're successful with 3.
Nah, ofc KH is not dead after KH3. Nomura said KH3 is only the end of the Xehanort saga (and possibly not Sora's):Square talked about having more AAA IP to rely on. Also, KH is probably shelved after 3 and it's DLC. If anything you'd let that studio work on FFXVII if they're successful with 3.
"There was never a plan [at first]. As a core game, this is finally the third, and 10 years have passed. I couldn't call this a trilogy. There have been so many spinoffs. In Kingdom Hearts 3, the battles that the characters have been fighting for the past 10 years will come to a conclusion. But the series will continue. Only the particular enemy they have been fighting the past 10 years will come to an end," he said.
Source.
Ryan: Is there already a plan for what happens after the Xehanort Saga that concludes in Kingdom Hearts III? Are there ideas for what future mainline and non-mainline titles might consist of already?
Nomura: Of course there are different plans that are in my mind and things that I would like to work on or depict in terms of narrative, but it's not like we have anything finalised with Disney as of yet, so I'm not able to introduce it or mention it at this time, but again, I do have different ideas in my head.
Source.
Speaking to IGN at E3 2018, Nomura offered some teases about the culmination of the Kingdom Hearts saga up to this point, including an intriguing answer to the question of whether KH3 is the definitive end of Sora's story. His answer was, well, not definitive, but intentionally so to leave mystery for fans wanting to experience Kingdom Hearts 3's story unspoiled.
"I do consider Kingdom Hearts to be Sora's story. But if I go into any more details, I think I'll be spoiling the game for everyone, so I just want to leave it at that," Nomura said.
Source.
KH will continue beyond 3. Nomura's said this is the end of the Xehanort plot (which I'll believe when it happens but I digress). Disney is a popular enough brand they'd be hard-pressed not to keep the money flowing as that series has been one of the most reliable products they've got. The only way the KH train stops is if Disney pulls the license.
If S-E is smart they'll keep Nomura well away from being the front-man on any big projects for a while. Versus XIII, KH 3, and VII:R have all been met with long delays.
Versus XIII delays were mostly years long delays in actual production of the game even starting in any kind of meaningful way beyond a skeleton crew working on the game's concept and other pre-/early development stuff, and they had very little to do with Nomura's capabilities and very much to do with the troubles all of Square Enix (HD console development) was suffering from at the time. Versus XIII wasn't the priority so it was on a backburner and always had to give way to XIII and XIV. It was always the game that would come after XIII and XIV but then XIII turned into a trilogy out of necessity ( FFXIII took so long and they had very little else in the pipeline for FF that could be finished in 2 years or anything for consoles altogether + XIV taking massive resources, so they decided to recycle assets for quick & somewhat less labour intensive sequels to fill their release schedule with some big name console games) and XIV went through its own massive development troubles that required the full attention of a big portion of Square Enix (basically all but a few mobile/handheld teams & Osaka). With every delay to those two & every XIII sequel came a forced "sorry, it's not yet your time" to Versus XIII.KH will continue beyond 3. Nomura's said this is the end of the Xehanort plot (which I'll believe when it happens but I digress). Disney is a popular enough brand they'd be hard-pressed not to keep the money flowing as that series has been one of the most reliable products they've got. The only way the KH train stops is if Disney pulls the license.
If S-E is smart they'll keep Nomura well away from being the front-man on any big projects for a while. Versus XIII, KH 3, and VII:R have all been met with long delays.
Nah, ofc KH is not dead after KH3. Nomura said KH3 is only the end of the Xehanort saga (and possibly not Sora's):
God Ishiro it never ceases to amaze me the solid work you put into this thread.
Out of interest, are BDs generally shown in the credits to games? Can we see who's World of FF Maxima was done by?
I don't think so. I remember Square Enix said after FFXV their business strategy is to release a big title every year. 2019 is KH3. 2020 is... ??? Has to be FF Versus XIII.Changed my vote for FF VII remake to 2021. Latest developments about Tabata, Luminous Production focus, and Nomura as usual being vague don't give me confidence at all in Square Enix ability to deliver it within 2020.