The newest title in the Mana series, Visions of Mana, is due out August 29th for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows and Steam. The action RPG features five playable characters as well as some guest and side characters: two of which we get a bit more information on today courtesy of the Square Enix Blog. Aesh is a scholar that joins the party as a guest, while Li'l Cactus, a returning character from previous series entries, is here to record his thoughts in his Cactus Diary. Elementals play a big role in Visions of Mana - not only can they govern the class you can pick for each character, but also traversing through the world as well. Upgrading your classes can be accomplished in several ways: by collecting elementite or gold clovers, or by use of special items. Upgrading classes can allow you to equip new weapon types, learn powerful class strikes, and bestow these abilities to your starter class. Check it out below: Aesh & Li'l Cactus Aesh is a scholar from the Log’grattzo Dark Archives who will stop at nothing to satisfy his curiosity. Aesh’s interests are vast and varied, earning him the respect of his peers and the

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis has a new story update due out May 17, 2024 (11:00pm Pacific) for iOS, Android, and Steam. This update includes a new chapter for the Final Fantasy VII scenario, which follows the events of the original game's story. The free-to-play gacha-style RPG includes stories from through the FF VII universe, including new ones. This chapter follows Cloud and company as they travel to Gongaga, Cosmo Canyon, and Nibelheim in pursuit of Sephiroth. During their travels they encounter Vincent Valentine, as so-called "security guard" holed up in the basement of Shinra Manor. Vincent is available as a new playable character and uses firearms in battle and can transform into monsters. Alongside the update comes a new type of Reinforcement ability (R. ability) called "Reprieve." Upon receiving lethal damage, the "Invicible" buff is gained and a small amount of HP is recovered. Additionally, a new "Guild" feature will be added as a way for players to connect that have similar objectives. Catch the trailer below: Final Fantasy VII — Chapter 7: "Our Hometowns" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_vRhQJKXgY

In Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.01, released today, players will be able to challenge the newest 8-person raid: The Arcadion. After completing the main scenario for the Dawntrail expansion, the quest "A New Challenger Appears" will be available from the Stylish Stranger in Solution Nine. What awaits in the ensuing scenario are four instanced duties in succession that will require a party of eight and an item level no less than 685. Upon successful completion, the treasure coffers opened inside the duty will reward tokens that can be exchanged for item level 710 Light-heavy gear. There is a limit of one token per duty per week -- four tokens total should you complete all of them. Body and leg gear each cost four of the Holoarmor tokens. Head, hands, and feet cost two - while accessories cost one each. Additionally, by completing the fourth and final duty, you will get a Holoblade token once per week. Collect seven (over seven weeks) and you'll be able to exchange it for a weapon of your choosing. For those itching to get ready for the Savage difficulty tier, it's scheduled to launch on Tuesday, July 30th alongside a new version of Treasure Dungeon in Cenote Ja

In Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, a 3D remake of the original 1993 RPG, battles commence when you encounter enemies in the field. Like the original, combat is a turn-based affair, but includes some updates similar to recent entries in the franchise - most notably the timeline feature. Player-controlled units and enemies will proceed one after another based on their position in a horizontal timeline at the top of the battle screen. SaGa staples like enemy weaknesses return here, but this time they're displayed underneath an enemy's health gauge. Glimmers, a semi-random event in battle where you learn a new technique by using an existing technique, also return here - but you'll be able to see in the action menu which selections are capable of producing them. Exploiting said weaknesses will charge an overdrive bar that appears below your party's portraits in battle. Once it's full you can use it to power up your existing actions and launch a United Attack. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven launches on October 24, 2024 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Below, Square Enix shares new info and screenshots courtesy of the Square Enix blog. Battle When you run into an

Visions of Mana will feature large zones and a world map to explore, and so it's a natural fit that mounts will help you to your destination, especially some familiar characters from the series' past. Pikul, large pangolin-dogs, were developed by the staff alongside Koichi Ishii, creator of the Mana series. Inspired by Egyptian mythological figure Anubis, they'll bear you and your party of five playable characters across the landscape. Vuscav will swim you across the oceans, and Flammie across the skies. However, helpful critters aren't the only way to move around the environment -- the Elementals also have a role to play. Eight powerful spirits filled with mana power, your party can use them to unleash powerful elemental Moves in battle, and even change their class based on different spirits. They'll also assist by creating wind gusts to boost your jumps, floating bubbles to carry you upward, and rockets of fire to shoot across the sky. Here's a look at how you'll travel by land, sea, and sky courtesy of the Square Enix blog: Visions of Mana releases on August 29, 2024 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Windows and Steam. Pre-orders are now available and include gifts for the digital

During today's Nintendo Direct presentation, Square Enix announced Romancing SaGa 2 Revenge of the Seven, a 3D remake of the 1993 Super Nintendo title, will be coming to PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game is developed by Xeen, known for their work on the Trials of Mana 3D remake back in 2020. In the reveal trailer, we see the premise of the game's story: seven heroes who once protected the world have returned after they've been missing for a millennium - but they're no longer allied with the Avalonian Empire. It's up to you, the Emperor of Avalon, to defeat them alongside your faithful - even if it takes generations to do so. Romancing SaGa 2 is known for the Inheritance system - magic that allows successive rules of Avalon to gain their predecessor's abilities. Many characters can be recruited belonging to different classes that specialize with different weapon types. Square Enix shares a look at these systems: Inheritance Through the Inheritance system, you can select the next Emperor and pass down the powers of the previous generation to them. Inheritance automatically occurs when the current emperor is reduced to zero LP, when the party is wiped out, when time

Square Enix is bringing Hironobu Sakaguchi's Fantasian to console and PC this Winter, as was announced during today's Nintendo Direct. This enhanced version of Fantasian, titled Fantasian Neo Dimension, which originally released for Apple Arcade in 2021, includes new features such as English and Japanese voice overs, and an additional difficulty option. In Fantasian Neo Dimension, players take on the role of Leo as he journeys to recover his memories and solve the mystery of a strange mechanical infection destroying the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Gx7Tp24iI The game also features a modern take on turn-based battles, with a number of unique mechanics and strategic combat to shake up the usual formula. You'll explore a multi-dimensional universe against the backdrop of over 150 hand-crafted dioramas when Fantasian Neo Dimension launches for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC this Winter 2024. Screenshots

Square Enix is bringing back the likes of Romancing SaGa 2, with the announcement of Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven revealed during today's Nintendo Direct. The game will launch this year on October 24, and is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven tells the tale of a multi-generational journey to protect and expand one's empire. After your homeland is attacked by one of the legendary Seven Heroes, the story branches off into one of vengeance and redemption where the player must fight to protect all they hold dear. Players will choose how the story develops, including who inherits the imperial throne with each successive generation. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven will feature the original and rearranged compositions from composer Kenji Ito, Japanese and English audio, the timeline system - which is a unique twist on strategic battles, new game mechanics, and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaNbHju85Ts Screenshots

The long-awaited release of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is ramping up with an all-new trailer, screenshots, and a release date slated for later this year. During today's Nintendo Direct, Square Enix revealed the Switch, PS5, Xbox Series, and PC-bound game will launch on November 14 across all platforms. Rebuilt for the modern era, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake features updated graphics, new and modernized features, and a refined narrative. Pre-orders have now opened for the standard physical, digital edition, as well as a spendy Collector's Edition. Those who pre-purchase will receive a Trouble-Free Travel Kit in-game, which includes a collection of in-game items. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJoq6FWY-00 Additionally, in an effort to round out the first three games in the series, Square Enix is bringing Dragon Quest I and II to the HD-2D remake style with the release of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, due out in 2025. No further details have been revealed yet, but we can assume the same platforms will apply as they did with DQIII. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Screenshots Artwork

In the Mana series, eight powerful Elemental spirits represent the powers of nature, allowing players to use powerful abilities, or in Visions of Mana, powerful Moves bestowed with an elemental affinity. But that's not all. By harnessing their power, the game's five playable protagonists can switch their class and gain new abilities by unlocking nodes on an Elemental Plot. Furthermore, each Elemental has a special ability that allows Val and company to traverse across the world, which Square Enix describes as largely open with minimal transitions. Courtesy of the Square Enix blog, we get a deeper look at elemental travel and combat. Visions of Mana releases August 29th for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows, and Steam. Combat in Visions of Mana Battles in Visions of Mana are fast-paced and exciting. You’ll take enemies on in real-time, using combos and skills to take them out quickly and with style. While you’ll start the game with basic attacks, it won’t be long before you’re able to equip and use all kinds of extra skills, from elemental abilities to Moves - powerful manoeuvres that cost MP to execute. If you’re a fan of the Mana system, you’ll be familiar with the Ring Menu. It’s back in