Square Enix presentation for E3 was solid. Combining a good amount of surprises with updates balanced in the right way. The publisher’s largest audience is from Final Fantasy which was served immensely and it even had something for those who love good pop soundtracks. Here’s the biggest news from Square Enix Presents @ E3.

The Single Player Adventure GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

While the biggest update from Crystal Dynamics’s ongoing Marve’s Avengers game was that we will get the “War For Wakanda” expansion in August free for owners of the game, that wasn’t the only mega Marvel news. In a new game from Eidos Montreal, you’ll master Star-Lord’s dynamic combat style to obliterate foes with his Element Blasters and call on the unique abilities of each Guardian to defeat a wild variety of interplanetary enemies. Also, as self-proclaimed leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy, players will engage in select player-choice driven dialogue and interactions between Quill and the Guardians that further strengthens the bonds within this dysfunctional family.  
 
Finally, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy wouldn’t be complete without a killer soundtrack to rock out to while soaring through space in the Milano. The game is jam-packed with classic 1980s hits and kicking original tracks.

The game has been in development for a number of years and it shows as Square showed off a lot more than just a tease or a trailer for the game. This means its October 26 release date for all platforms isn’t a smokescreen. I thought I had seen every possible thing you could do with Guardians Of The Galaxy from comics, cartoons, movies, to games but making this a single focus game feels fresh for the property.

Babylon’s Fall

In BABYLON’S FALL players become a group of warriors known as the sentinels, bonded with special equipment called Gideon Coffins, and throw themselves into an odyssey to overcome the titanic Tower of Babylon, within which sleeps a great legacy. In addition to weapons wielded in both hands, characters can use the power of their Gideon Coffin to equip two more, allowing for combinations of up to four weapons at once. The capabilities of different equipment will also bring endless variation to the strategy that can be employed. The game’s visuals are achieved using a newly developed “brushwork style” to create a unique fantasy setting with a medieval oil painting aesthetic.
 
BABYLON’S FALL will be hosting a series of closed beta tests leading up to launch. The tests will be held over three phases, with differing tests being carried out across each one and more platforms being added as they progress. All test results and player feedback obtained from the closed beta tests will be checked over by the development and operations teams and used to improve the quality of BABYLON’S FALL. Players interested in participating can sign up for access and more information at www.babylonsfall.com/beta/. A SQUARE ENIX account and internet access will be required for participation.

A LIFE IS STRANGE Collection And More Information on LIS: TRUE COLORS

Life Is Strange has become more than a cult phenomenon in gaming, winning several awards for its impactful storytelling. Though it’s barely a generation old, this fall, we’re getting a remastered package of both the first Life Is Strange and the prequel Before The Storm so you can relive the drama of Max and Chloe.

Looking towards the near future, Deck Nine Games has released more info on the next chapter in the LIS series “True Colors”.

When her brother dies, in a suspicious accident, Alex must at last embrace her volatile power to find the truth, and uncover the dark secrets buried by a small town. Alex Chen’s journey, power and future are all fully under the player’s control.
 
The presentation gave more insight into the visuals, gameplay, and narrative impact of Alex’s psychic power of Empathy, showing how she and the player will make choices and interact with the citizens of Haven Springs, both through use of the power during exploration, and in memorable story-driven moments that present the player with complex decisions only they – using Alex’s power – can resolve.
 
The psychic power of Empathy affects every interaction and relationship Alex has in the game and is fully under the players control. Use it to reveal the secrets of Haven Springs, the hidden facets of Alex’s past, and the future of her journey to find a place to call home. Life Is Strange: True Colors releases on September 10.

The Classic Pixel Games Of Final Fantasy 1-6 Remastered!

You’ll be able to relive the games that inspired today’s game makers as Final Fantasy I-VI will be remastered. Fans and newcomers are invited to dive into six masterpieces that bridge the ages with unique tales of epic adventure. The company will release the beloved titles individually, from FINAL FANTASY I through FINAL FANTASY VI, for Steam and mobile platforms.

TEAM NINJA’s FINAL FANTASY Game Revealed!

made in collaboration with Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES, creators of the NINJA GAIDEN and Nioh series, STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN looks to be the most intense action the franchise has ever seen.

“While it is FINAL FANTASY, it feels different—but there’s no doubt that the blood of FINAL FANTASY runs through its veins,” said Tetsuya Nomura, Creative Producer for STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN. “We’ve undertaken the challenge of finding this difficult middle ground for this mature and stylish title. We need a little time until we’re able to complete it, and while the battle system is a bloody one, it does link to the story, so I hope you’ll use this opportunity to give it a try.”

You won’t have to wait until 2022 to play the game as it was also anounced the STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION  gives players the opportunity to experience a taste of the full game centering on Jack and his allies—Ash and Jed—as they throw open the gates to the Chaos Shrine. 

The STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION will be available for free on PS5™ beginning today, June 13th, 2021 and through June 24th, 2021 7:59 p.m. (PDT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST)*. You can download the STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION for PS5™ from the PlayStation®Store**.

In addition, players who download and play STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION are invited to participate in a survey*** to provide feedback to the development team on their play experience, helping to shape the outcome of the game. The survey will be open from June 13th, 2021 through June 30th, 2021 7:59 a.m. (PDT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST) and will be accessible from the menu screen of the trial version.