You might have noticed that it's been a bit quiet on the Square Enix blog and twitter accounts lately. That's not to say we've been lacking in news, far from it, just that a certain someone (*cough*) decided it was acceptable to take some time off. Needless to say I don't think the individual in question will ever get holiday request approved in the future. So with an abundance of exciting news hitting the web last week, join me as I grab a cup of tea and catch up on all things Square Enix.

• KINGDOM HEARTS 3D Out Now! - The wait is over! KINGDOM HEARTS 3D is now available in most retail stores and online. We celebrated with cake and a launch trailer. Don't forget you can try out the demo.
• One more day to KINGDOM HEARTS 3D! - Here's a special message from the game's executive producer Shinji Hashimoto, and music composer Yoko Shimomura.
• San Diego Comic Con - Day 1 - Peruse some of the latest Hitman: Absolution snaps at Comic Con and enter our "Photosnipe" competition and win a custom 360 or PS3.
• San Diego Comic Con - Day 2 - More coverage and snaps from San Diego Comic Con.
• San Diego Comic Con - Day 3 - More...
• San Diego Comic Con - Day 4 - MORE!
• The Crystal Habit Podcast: Episode 12 - This episode includes special interviews with Chuck’s Zachary Levi and the newly announced voice & performance artist of Lara Croft - Camilla Luddington.
• Croft Couture #10: Leah - Meagan Marie catches up with another impressive Lara Croft cosplayer, Leah Croft.
• Camilla Luddington Q&A: Tumblr Questions - Your questions answered by the new voice of Lara Croft.
• Rhianna Pratchett Revealed as Lead Writer for Tomb Raider - Rhianna Pratchett has worked on a number of titles including Overlord, Mirror’s Edge, and Heavenly Sword.
• Tomb Raider San Diego Comic Con Photos - Check out the amazing spectacle that is Comic Con. What's your favourite photo?
• Hitman Absolution - "Streets of Hope" E3 2012 Playthrough - 17 minutes of pure unadulterated gameplay footage. Now that's epic!
• Collecta Card Passwords for THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY - Unlock more Collecta Cards with the latest list of passwords.
• The Super Dimensional Quantum Learning's Problems and Solutions Gametime #3 - Quantum Conundrum's live action game show looks at the "Slow-Mo" dimension.
• The Super Dimensional Quantum Learning's Problems and Solutions Gametime #4 - Another fun-packed quiz dives into the "Anti-Gravity" dimension.
• GSP At UFG - Find out more about the UFC Welterweight champion's involvement in Sleeping Dogs development.
• All-Star Voice Cast - Emma Stone, Lucy Liu and a whole host of A-list celebrates are behind the voices you'll here in Sleeping Dogs.
• New Wallpaper - The Elder Forest Boss - Boring desktop, time for a change? This new wallpaper will blow you away.
• Message for the Community From the Ruinlords at N-Space - Dan O'Leary, President of n-Space, has put pen to paper and expressed the feelings of the whole team for you, the Heroes of Ruin hardcore.
• Daily Challenges Update - Continue Your Escapades - What new challenges await you in the coming weeks?
• Ruincast Episode VII - Special guests Jason Burt-D'Arcy, web team lead on Heroes of Ruin, and Charles Stuard of n-Space, the senior designer join the Heroes of Ruin podcast.

In The News

• Up at Noon with Greg Miller (Tomb Raider) (IGN)
• Comic-Con Tomb Raider Camilla Luddington Talks About Being New Lara Croft (GamerLiveTV)
• Tomb Raider | San Diego Comic-Con 2012 (MTV) 
• Tomb Raider: All Access Gameplay (GameSpot)
• Shaun Interviews the New Lara Croft (GameSpot)
• Tomb Raider's New Lara Croft: Camilla Luddington at Comic-Con 2012 (G4TV)
• Sleeping Dogs: All Access - Comic-Con 2012 (GameSpot)
• Hitman Sniper Challenge: iPad, Sennheisers up for grabs (CVG)
• Square Enix Booth Tour - Comic-Con 2012 (GameSpot)
• SDCC: I want that Figure Edition with Square Enix’s Play Art Kai line (NerdReactor)
• Sleeping Dogs: I'm pleasantly surprised (Stuff.co.nz)
• Square Enix Previews 'The Dark Knight Rises' Play Arts Kai Action Figures [SDCC] (Comics Alliance)
• Square Enix Releases 3 new Final Fantasy XIV 2.0 Concept Art (SGCafe)
• Dragon Quest X Commercial Shows Off Retro Art Style [Japan] (CinemaBlend)
• 'Mensa Academy' coming to Wii, 3DS, PC and mobile (DigitalSpy)
• Final Fantasy 25th anniversary event detailed (CapsuleComputers)