Two New Demos Hit The Nintendo eShop
Posted by Ben Bateman on 22/06/2012
The say all good things come in pairs and today that's certainly very much true! Two of our exciting upcoming games for the 3DS have demos out on the Nintendo eShop today. Scan the QR codes below with your 3DS to grab them with ease.
THEATRHTYHM FINAL FANTASY - Celebrate the 25 years that FINAL FANTASY has graced our screens by tapping, swiping and sliding in time with its unforgettable music.
KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] - Join Sora and harness the power of the all-new Flowmotion action system to swing, slide and smash through the world of Traverse Town
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I hope FFVIII PC makes it here and on an accessible platform such as Steam (I'm outside of Europe's G5).Posted by HYNE on 18/05/2013 11:47
FINAL FANTASY VIII -Final Fantasy VIII Is Coming To PC With High Resolution Graphics http://www.siliconera.com/2013/05/17/final-fantasy-viii-is-coming-to-pc-with-high-resolution-graphics/ FINAL FANTASY XIV -Final Fantasy XIV Adds Even More Character Customization Features http://www.siliconera.com/2013/05/17/final-fantasy-xiv-adds-even-more-character-customization-features/Posted by Grimoire on 17/05/2013 18:38
Wow, I can't wait to play this on Vita! This looks incrediblePosted by SBernard4 on 17/05/2013 15:53- FINAL FANTASY VII -Japanese Introduction Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao1S-fFVzG4&feature=youtube_gdata KINGDOM HEARTS -KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX - Community Video "Erste Einblicke" http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2ddv3GxFUH0 BRAVELY DEFAULT -Bravely Default Producers And Director Look Back At Their Achievement http://www.siliconera.com/2013/05/16/bravely-default-producers-and-director-look-back-at-their-achievement/ MUSIC -Live Remix Pictures http://blog.jp.square-enix.com/music/cm_blog/2013/05/cd_7.html MERCHANDISE -"KINGDOM HEARTS PEN CASE ACCESSORY CASE!! Images added! Stay tuned for more updates." https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.160967024079654.1073741837.100004990716473&type=1&l=ef3b9bd54aPosted by Grimoire on 17/05/2013 08:21
- Any news on Chaos Rings for Windows Phone 8? Contemplating getting a Windows Phone 8 device but if Chaos Rings is only on Windows 7 then i guess i will have to get a Windows Phone 7 phone until i complete this game :PPosted by Zavistic on 16/05/2013 23:53
- Any news on Chaos Rings for Windows Phone 8? Contemplating getting a Windows Phone 8 device but if Chaos Rings is only on Windows 7 then i guess i will have to get a Windows Phone 7 phone until i complete this game :PPosted by Zavistic on 16/05/2013 23:52
Meh, I'm a PS user. I've been sticking with Sony's line of console's since the PS era and have most of them, excluding the Vita. I'll also be purchasing the 4 since I was pretty much blown away during the presentation (even though we didn't actually get to see it). Plus, some of my favorite titles are on Sony consoles including the new FF that will be revealed at E3. I'm definitely interested in what Microsoft have planned though, and I will watch their presentation. But, some of the things I've heard like the the new Illumniroom (or at least I think that's what they call it) extention for the Kinect is a bit too much for an old-class gamer like me who needs his controller and a normal screen to look at. Heck, even the Kinect is way too complicated and difficult to get used to. How could anyone expect to play games without some sort of controller? Also, there's rumors going around saying the new console needs 24/7 internet connection. Even my PC doesn't have that much internet! This would be something that would make me turn away from Microsoft, even if I had previous consoles. If I were to buy something other than Sony, it would be a Nintendo 3DS.Posted by neo_bahamut on 16/05/2013 21:28
As many games that are required-online to play this year, would seem kinda silly to think companies would stop this trend w the next-gen. Companies can collect user statistics from required online play to use for their future products' improvements. And since the world is becoming more and more online, it would be a step in the wrong direction not to expect onlie requirements. It would seem silly based on that for Microsoft to continue to charge for online access, but the company is infamous for having a large head and not enough spine to support it.Posted by Yolteotl79 on 16/05/2013 19:16
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I hate you Square Enix! I will never buy any of your new games!
We need answers. 3 days have passed now. You keep telling us to send our comments to the SE. We want to know what answers Squarenix after all this. And if it is possible to design a patch to enter the Italian and Spanish languages. Thanks for your help
Quella di Kingdom Hearts 3D mi ha impressionato per la bellissima grafica, ma il problema è un altro: 3 ore per capire i comandi, in inglese non ci ho capito una mazza ç___ç
Per Favore Square Enix, fai qualcosa: spendiamo 50 euro e dobbiamo anche faticare per tradurre l'inglese.
No spanish and italian subtitles = No buy
for all or for none!
we want this game in Italian and Spanish as
The French and Germans also we have the right to translation!!!
we want this game in Italian and Spanish as
The French and Germans also we have the right to translation!!!
square
@Ben Beteman
when will you give us an answer?
we italians and Spanish we want kingdom hearts 3d translated into our language!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPWMnMvhsac
We will always remember the hours we did spend in our language...
Kingdom hearts will never forget you.
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Siempre recordaremos las horas que nos hiciste pasar en nuestro idioma...
Nunca te olvidaremos Kingdom hearts.
While we're here, here's another reminder that you guys should localize Bravely Default: Flying Fairy. Thanks in advance.
Point is, we want to play your RPGs. Particularly the original ones. We want to revisit that Square Enix magic you gave us with wonderful games like The World Ends With You and Nier.
In fact, I'll make you a deal: for every new, original JRPG you bring to the U.S., you can release one remake, port, or Facebook game. We'll buy them all. Does that seem fair? Can't you see how desperate we are?
I snark about this "Facebook game" thing, and indeed, it does seem like you spend a great deal of time on social gaming these days, but it's still exciting to see you come out with creative experiences like Theatrhythm Final Fantasy. Sure, Theatrhythm is basically just Elite Beat Agents with Final Fantasy music, but you're thinking outside of tradition. I love that. Keep it up.
Speaking of Final Fantasy, you need to stop worrying about how to "fix" that series. You don't need to fix it. With releases like Final Fantasy XIII-2 and the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV version 2.0, you're not just apologizing for previous games, you're admitting that you just don't know where you want the series to head.
Let me help you out. Even at its very worst, Final Fantasy is still a platform for new, experimental ideas, and even its most mediocre games (ie: Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy XIV) are always innovative endeavors. You continue to surprise us both aesthetically and mechanically. Don't give that up. I'd rather see a ******, original Final Fantasy than a decent, boring rehash.
But don't lose sight of your origins, either. You've gotten a lot of flack over the past few years for seemingly abandoning the franchises that made you great, and I can't help but agree. You have some tremendous properties in your stable: Chrono, Mana, SaGa, Front Mission, Vagrant Story, Parasite Eve, and many more. Stop ignoring them.
Here are some more random ideas. You're welcome in advance.
Try new development techniques for some of your RPGs. Instead of just putting the same directors in charge of your projects, try giving creative control to random staff, like programmers or artists. Try taking a more horizontal, Valve-like approach to design.
Make another Chrono Trigger sequel.
Why not let a Western studio try its hand at a Japanese-styled RPG? I'd love to see what game-makers like Eidos Montreal could do with a traditional, turn-based game.
Design a new RPG for the Vita. Seriously. Sony is desperate.
How about a Final Fantasy VI remake for the 3DS? Isn't it about time?
Turn Dragon Quest into an online game. No, wait, don't do that. That would be an awful idea.
Oh come on.
Make another Chrono Trigger sequel.
Admit that Final Fantasy Versus XIII was never actually a real thing, and that Tetsuya Nomura has just been dreaming this whole time.
You know what would be perfect on a handheld? A new Star Ocean. Or a new Mana. Or a new SaGa. See what I'm getting at?
Keep experimenting. Keep trying new things. Surprise us. Shock us. Make us say things like "this isn't Final Fantasy!" and "***, Square Enix?"
But also make another Chrono Trigger sequel. Don't you like money?
You're in a lucky position here, Square Enix. You have the brands, the clout, the manpower to both play around with crazy new ideas and continue cranking out Final Fantasy remakes. Take advantage of that. Give us fewer mediocre traditional games like Infinite Undiscovery. More zany, original ones like Nier. Or more solid blends like Final Fantasy: The Four Heroes of Light.
And remember, if your financial situation ever gets really dire, if you're ever in a situation where the money-bleeding can't be patched, there's a four-word answer to all of your problems.
Final Fantasy VII HD.
How you doing? It's been a while. Last I heard, you guys had some money issues. Hope you've bounced back. Sold off some of those extra records in the attic. Took out a second mortgage on your airship. Made some Facebook games. Whatever.
I'm writing today because you're the vanguard of role-playing games in Japan, and I'm Kotaku's JRPG columnist. And we have a lot to talk about.
First of all, congratulations on your impressive E3 showing. Between Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, the new Kingdom Hearts, Heroes of Ruin, and that ridiculous next-gen engine you've been touting behind closed doors, I think it's safe to say you had a pretty good show.
Your Western arm is doing well too. Deus Ex: Human Revolution was one of the highlights of 2011, and both Hitman: Absolution and Tomb Raider look promising, despite their assorted controversies. Sleeping Dogs is getting tons of good buzz, and I had lots of praise for the puzzle-happy Quantum Conundrum.
But I have some requests. Some advice. Some tips for the future, from a big fan of your work.
For starters, you need to stop holding out on us Westerners. I can see why you might be worried about localizing Final Fantasy Type-0, the action-RPG you released for the PSP in Japan last October. The PSP market is tepid, to say the least. And Sony's given up on the old handheld in favor of its successor, the Vita.
We want to revisit that Square Enix magic you gave us with wonderful games like The World Ends With You and Nier.
But there's still a fairly strong base of PSP owners here. As you know, many of us enjoy RPGs—that's why you've released games like Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection. Smaller companies like Atlus and XSEED are still releasing new role-playing games for the old system. And we love them for that.
The THEATRHYTHM demo was AWESOME!!! (I just hope I don't use the 30 play's up before I get the game, stupid nintendo and their play limits...) I can't wait for the game to be released now, its better than I thought it would be. I found the battle part hard (on extreme anyway). It's just too hard looking at 4 different bars at once... especially when notes are going across the screen really fast. I now also have the 'Sunleth Waterscape' track stuck in my head because of the demo xD
I was actually disappointed with the KH3D demo. It seemed way too short (when compared to other demos SE have released anyway). And what happened to Traverse Town? I didn't recognise any of the areas that we got to explore (unless it's meant to be different and I haven't noticed, in which case, I need to start paying more attention...)
@Ben Bateman/Members Team, just out of curiosity, do you know anything about the THEATRHYTHM DLC for EU? When I checked out the T:FF button/page on the eShop, it had some download content link, which lead to a blank page. Also, there was another message coming up saying that the content cannot be downloaded through the Nintendo eShop. You wouldn't know anything about that would you?
can confirm that the decision not to translate the game in the Italian-Spanish, is valid
only for kingdom hearts 3D, and not for all the upcoming Square-Enix games?
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Ben Bateman,
puoi confermarci che la decisione, di non tradurre il gioco in Italiano-Spagnolo, è valida
solo per kingdom hearts 3D, e non per tutti i prossimi giochi Square-Enix?
Why nobody answers to us???????????
@Ben Bateman are they (Square EU-JAP) at least trying to find a solution to the problem???
I totally sucked in the field part xD For some reason I think I'm not keeping the stylus on the screen all time there for it didn't respond correctly all the time :D But I can keep polishing my skills now before the game comes out ;)
Si no sale en español e italiano !NO COMPRAREMOS EL JUEGO!
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/kingdom-hearts-3d-localization-for-spanish-and-italian.html
QUE TODO EL MUNDO FIRME!
EVERYONE SIGN!
FIRMARE TUTTI!
If not translated:
http://i.imgur.com/wE5lL.gif
ALL FANS TOGETHER!!!
SQUARE-ENIX AND NINTENDO LISTEN TO US!
Copy and paste this in all the videogame sites you visit, and send it to your friends
ES:Copia y pega este mensaje en todos los sitios de videojuegos que visites y pásalo a tus amigos
ITA:Copia e incolla questo messaggio su ogni sito visitato videogiochi e divertirsi con i tuoi amici
If it is not in Spanish and Italian WE WON'T BUY THE GAME!
Si no sale en español e italiano !NO COMPRAREMOS EL JUEGO!
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/kingdom-hearts-3d-localization-for-spanish-and-italian.html
QUE TODO EL MUNDO FIRME!
EVERYONE SIGN!
FIRMARE TUTTI!
If not translated:
http://i.imgur.com/wE5lL.gif
ALL FANS TOGETHER!!!
SQUARE-ENIX AND NINTENDO LISTEN TO US!
Copy and paste this in all the videogame sites you visit, and send it to your friends
ES:Copia y pega este mensaje en todos los sitios de videojuegos que visites y pásalo a tus amigos
ITA:Copia e incolla questo messaggio su ogni sito visitato videogiochi e divertirsi con i tuoi amici
for italy and spain!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/kingdom-hearts-3d-localization-for-spanish-and-italian.html
Queremos la trducción integra del juego a nuestros idiomas.
Square-Enix, habeis perdido la confianza del usuario, un empresa que pierde clientes esta destinada a morir.
Hasta que no encontremos en la otra vida, porque a mi me queda mucho más que a vosotros.
I'll try Kingdom Hearts later but thank you SE! <3
But we want someone with a high charge in Square Enix gives us a explication or answer to the problem with KH3D not being translated to Spanish and Italian.
We don't mind to wait more time to get the game in our language, or you can make a translator patch to download by e-shop or even if you don't want to translate anything... please don't try to sell us a game untranslated with the same price that one translated.