Square Enix announces TGS 2023 lineup, schedule

Media outlets have gone up with the first hands-on previews of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which include new gameplay footage and screenshots of the Final Fantasy VII Remake sequel.

Yes, you’ll be able to play as Sephiroth. As part of a new gameplay trailer earlier this year, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth confirmed a key scene from the original would feature in this, the second entry in a three-game project of the seminal PS1 classic. In 1997, that moment – a younger, revenge-driven Tifa facing off against Sephiroth – formed part of an extended playable flashback. Back then, the SOLDIER legend was but an NPC in your party. In last week’s State of Play, a new trailer revealed not only would that flashback be present in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth in some capacity, but an accompanying interview confirmed the One-Winged Angel will be DualSense ready. And now, thanks to a new hands-on with a preview build of the game, we know what playing as Sephiroth will feel like.

Star Ocean The Second Story R brings classic RPG action to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on November 2. This is a complete remake of the RPG Star Ocean the Second Story (SO2), which was released on the original PlayStation in 1998, critically acclaimed for its Dual Protagonist system, 3D combat, deep skill systems, Private Actions, multiple endings, and much more.

Square Enix has released the Tokyo Game Show 2023 trailer for the newly announced RPG SaGa Emerald Beyond.

Square Enix president Takashi Kiryu has said he hopes to boost profitability by revitalising the company’s high definition games segment.

Square Enix will host a PlayStation 5 open beta test for FOAMSTARS from September 29 at 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET to October 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT / October 2 at 2:59 a.m. ET, the company announced.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will launch for PlayStation 5 on February 29, 2024, Square Enix announced.

A demo for action RPG remake Star Ocean: The Second Story R is now available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC Steam, publisher Square Enix and developer Gemdrops announced.

Square Enix has announced SaGa Emerald Beyond for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, PC, iOS, and Android. It will launch digitally in early 2024 worldwide.

City Connection has opened its Tokyo Game Show 2023 website and announced its lineup of games and live stream schedule for the event, which will run from September 21 to 24 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

LEVEL-5 has updated its Tokyo Game Show 2023 website with its live stream schedule for the event, which will run from September 21 to 24 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

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