Neowin News Feed for: Fantasy

FromSoftware breaks silence on fantasy action RPG title Elden Ring

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 08:48:02 +0000

More than a year after the existence of George R. R. Martin and Hidetaka Miyazaki's fantasy title Elden Ring was confirmed, developer FromSoftware has finally started talking about the title again. Read more...

The Witcher is being made into a TV show, courtesy of Netflix

Usama Jawad — Wed, 17 May 2017 15:16:02 +0000

Netflix has announced that a TV show based on the popular 'The Witcher' franchise is being developed. It will stay true to the source material and themes of the books that the games are based on . Read more...

Review: Darksiders II

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:42:05 +0000

Death lives in a game that is bigger and better than its predecessors, but just how good is the hack-and-slash combat, and is the PC port any good? Read our review to find out. Read more...

New Final Fantasy Agito XIII Trailer released

Garrett Dodd — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:22:45 +0000

A new trailer for the upcoming Final Fantasy title for PSP was released today via IGN, unfortunately it's just not in english. The two and a half minute long movie clip features mainly CGI scenes,... Read more...

Square Enix reveals new Final Fantasy for Wii

Garrett Dodd — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:42:14 +0000

This months issues of Shonen Jump magazine in Japan, has released information regarding the latest Final Fantasy game for the Nintendo Wii. Which will follow up on the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles franchise of games,... Read more...

Final Fantasy XIII Coming To Xbox 360

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:56:24 +0000

Sorry, Sony. The Xbox 360 is finally going to get a blockbuster RPG. Square has announced at the Microsoft press conference that Final Fantasy XIII is going to be released on Xbox 360 the same... Read more...

Fantasy DVD Player Platinum 9.4.4 Build 222

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:05:51 +0000

FantasyDVD is a exquisite and powerful software DVD player. Have with the same features and controls of the living- room DVD player and support over 70 type video and audio media files. Support the ts,... Read more...

No Final Fantasy XIII Until 2008

Fri, 25 May 2007 18:52:49 +0000

According to an article and a few other sites, all of us Final Fantasy fans are going to have to wait a wee bit longer to get our grubby hands on Final Fantasy XIII. ... Read more...

Final Fantasy XII Ships Out 1.5 Million Copies

Todd Tanner — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 03:56:38 +0000

Like a particularly devastating "summon" spell, Square Enix bombarded North American retailers last week with 1.5 million copies of Final Fantasy XII. The publisher announced today that the mass shipment represents the largest day-one North... Read more...

Final Fantasy XII Launch Set For Halloween

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:38:49 +0000

Square-Enix has confirmed a date for when North America will be able to get their hands on Final Fantasy XII. Set for release across the territory on October 31st 2006, the PlayStation2 exclusive will be... Read more...

Final Fantasy XII Set For October

giga — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:19:05 +0000

While Japanese gamers have been diving into Final Fantasy XII since March, we poor souls in North America have had to wait patiently for our version of the latest RPG epic -- without even knowing... Read more...

Final Fantasy XI Online now online

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 15:38:10 +0000

Microsoft has announced that Final Fantasy XI Online is going for Xbox 360 worldwide. The next-gen version features high-definition graphics and does not require an Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online--those with Silver memberships... Read more...

TGS 2005: Final Fantasy XI Expands Again

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 20:49:57 +0000

Official Web site confirms Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion, new screens and sneak peek soon to follow. The official Final Fantasy XI Web site has been updated with word about a new... Read more...

PS3 Final Fantasy VII Tech Demo More Than a Demo?

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 21:40:12 +0000

We check in with Square to see whether we can expect to see anything more come out of the popular PlayStation 3 tech demo. One of the highlights of the trailer compilation... Read more...

Square Enix talks next-gen Final Fantasy, new MMO

Thu, 09 Jun 2005 14:56:41 +0000

Japanese publisher Square Enix has confirmed that among the projects it is developing for next-generation consoles are a new Final Fantasy game from the team behind Final Fantasy X, and a new massively multiplayer game... Read more...

Final Fantasy creator joins Microsoft

Todd Tanner — Fri, 25 Feb 2005 09:18:02 +0000

[I]Thanks to AV0X for the heads up. REDMOND, Wash. — Feb. 24, 2005 — Microsoft Corp. today announced that Hironobu Sakaguchi, video game legend and president of Mistwalker game studio, has joined with... Read more...

Final Fantasy XII delayed?

Marcel Klum — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 19:52:16 +0000

Square Enix president says the much-anticipated RPG will likely miss its Spring 2005 release, outlines new monthly game-ship strategy. Fans eager to get their hands on Final Fantasy XII may have to keep... Read more...

Final Fantasy concert blowing into the Windy City

Thu, 16 Dec 2004 15:52:19 +0000

Second US concert featuring composer Nobuo Uematsu's score sounds off in Chicago next February; North American tour in the works. If you need additional proof that games are about more than just... Read more...

Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls ships for GBA

Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:29:44 +0000

Square Enix's RPGs resurrected on Nintendo's handheld; single pack contains first two Final Fantasy titles with new content. Nintendo today shipped Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls for the Game... Read more...

Final Fantasy XII release lags in Japan

Fri, 19 Nov 2004 20:59:44 +0000

Square Enix says upcoming RPG won't be released this fiscal year; new release date is April '05 at the earliest. According to the Asahi Shinbun and Impress Gamewatch, Square Enix's Final Fantasy... Read more...

Final Fantasy VII spinoff coming to PSP

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 20:38:33 +0000

Action RPG titled Crisis Core--Final Fantasy VII tentatively slated to launch in 2006 on Sony's handheld. All eyes are on Sony's PSP announcements today, and Square Enix has moved to secure itself... Read more...

It's Tanaka's XI! Final Fantasy Storms Online!

Tue, 07 Sep 2004 21:28:24 +0000

After capturing a sizeable chunk of the globe's RPG-loving population, Square Enix's brave dally into the world of MMORPG culminated with the inception of the ambitious Final Fantasy XI in Japan in 2002. ... Read more...

GBA Final Fantasy Remakes Coming To Europe

Thu, 19 Aug 2004 14:21:21 +0000

Well, that's one mystery Square Enix trademark taken care of. Nintendo's European division today announced that it will publish the Game Boy Advance Final Fantasy I & II compilation in its territory with the tentative... Read more...

Release set for PC Final Fantasy XI in Europe

Sat, 07 Aug 2004 22:33:57 +0000

Square Enix announced today that it will be releasing the European PC version of Final Fantasy XI on September 16. The version will contain the original massively multiplayer online role-playing game as well as its... Read more...

Final Fantasy VII Movie to be Screened at Venice Film Festiv

Sat, 31 Jul 2004 05:25:09 +0000

Square Enix has announced that it will screen a special preview edition of Final Fantasy VII Advent Children at the 61st Venice International Film Festival, held from September 1-11 in Venice, Italy. The 70-minute movie... Read more...

Final Fantasy XI Client is Patched

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 18:04:40 +0000

A patch to the Final Fantasy XI massively multiplayer online title addresses several areas. The patch will automatically load when players launch the client. According to information on the official Web site of the title,... Read more...

Final Fantasy XI Goes Wireless

Mon, 26 Jul 2004 17:27:35 +0000

At a mobile contents conference now being held in Japan, Square Enix unveiled further wireless plans for Final Fantasy. The company revealed that it is currently developing software targeting cell phones that will allow players... Read more...

Hori Unveils Final Fantasy XI Vana'diel Clock

Fri, 23 Jul 2004 15:09:04 +0000

Hori has unveiled a Vana'diel Clock, which allows Final Fantasy XI users to check the Vana'diel world time as well as the Earth time. Four timers can be set in both Vana'diel and Earth time,... Read more...

Final Fantasy XII Site Updated, Releases E3 Trailer

Thu, 22 Jul 2004 14:46:57 +0000

The official Japanese site for Final Fantasy XII has been updated, releasing the four-minute trailer shown at this year's E3. The site also has wallpapers for the newly announced characters, Penelo and Vasch. ... Read more...

EA drops more Fantasy Football details

Fri, 16 Jul 2004 14:55:37 +0000

Game giant's DIY dream team service will have real-time coverage of stats, standings and injury reports, league news, cheat sheets, and more. At today's EA press event, EA gave the press its... Read more...

Final Fantasy XI Expansion Release Date Set

Fri, 09 Jul 2004 14:55:28 +0000

Square Enix announced that the Chains of Promathia expansion pack will ship to retailers on September 21, 2004. The expansion will feature new towns and areas that were alluded to in the original game, and... Read more...

Final Fantasy XI to launch in Europe in September

Marcel Klum — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 11:41:52 +0000

Square Enix Ltd, the recently reorganised European division of the giant Japanese publisher, has announced that massively multiplayer title Final Fantasy XI will be available across Europe in September. The title, which already... Read more...

Final Fantasy VII mobile update

Wed, 26 May 2004 19:50:03 +0000

NTT DoCoMo handsets to support upcoming prequel first announced at E3. Earlier this month at E3, Square Enix announced that a mobile prequel to its RPG blockbuster Final Fantasy VII was in... Read more...

Final Fantasy XII's Japanese release delayed

Fri, 07 May 2004 15:38:36 +0000

Square Enix pushes back its role-playing game's summer 2004 ship date. Square Enix announced today that Final Fantasy XII will be delayed from its originally scheduled summer 2004 launch in Japan. Gamers... Read more...

Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia announced

Wed, 28 Apr 2004 21:06:14 +0000

Square Enix plans to release its new Final Fantasy XI expansion pack in both North America and Japan this fall. First screens inside. Square Enix has today announced that it will release... Read more...

New Screenshots of Final Fantasy XII, Vaan Has a Girlfriend?

Fri, 16 Apr 2004 14:46:52 +0000

More screenshots have emerged of Square Enix's Final Fantasy XII, showing the two recently unveiled characters, Balfrear and Fran. Balfrear is a flirtatious and wine-loving hume sky pirate, while Fran is a Viera (humans with... Read more...

Final Fantasy I & II site opens

Tue, 13 Apr 2004 17:00:24 +0000

Square Enix teases gamers with a taste of its upcoming Game Boy Advance port double-header. TOKYO--Square Enix has opened the official site for its upcoming Game Boy Advance port of Final Fantasy I &... Read more...

Final Fantasy XII: First ever trailer!

Darren Bolton — Thu, 18 Mar 2004 10:46:18 +0000

In-game footage exposed: see the latest Square RPG in action now We've finally managed to track down the first ever trailer of Final Fantasy XII, the next instalment of the legendary RPG series.... Read more...

Final Fantasy X-2 sells a million

Tue, 20 Jan 2004 15:20:32 +0000

Square Enix announces that over a million copies of Final Fantasy X-2 have been sold in North America to date. Square Enix has today announced that over a million copies of Final... Read more...

Final Fantasy XII

Darren Bolton — Wed, 07 Jan 2004 21:45:41 +0000

Episode X disappointed Edge, XI is still absent, so is XII a new hope? The unveiling of the first 'real' Final Fantasy since 2001 in Tokyo's fashionable Roppongi Hills was also the... Read more...