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– Square Enix Inc., publishers of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced its game lineup for the upcoming Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) East 2015 in Boston (March 6-8, 2015). Attendees will get their first opportunity to check out the company’s new games for 2015.

Titles include the upcoming action RPG, FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD and the new episodic narrative sensation, LIFE IS STRANGE. PAX attendees can preview and play the entire lineup at Booth #4404.

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD – One of the most highly anticipated role-playing games of all time, FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD makes its Western debut on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. Players are transported to Orience, a dark world governed by crystals and torn apart by war, as the nation’s youth are swept into its conflict. This title, along with the accompanying FINAL FANTASY ® XV -EPISODE DUSCAE- demo , will be available on March 17.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN ® – The critically acclaimed MMORPG that is true to the legendary franchise. Attendees can pit themselves against the daily Battle Challenges featuring the epic boss from the FINAL FANTASY series – Shiva. By beating the boss, players can win an exclusive “I BEAT SHIVA” T-shirt. The adventures continue with “HEAVENSWARD™,” the game’s first and upcoming expansion that features an all-new storyline surrounding the city of Ishgard and the Dragonsong War, a brand new race, new jobs and more.

LIFE IS STRANGE – Developed by DONTNOD Entertainment, the Paris-based studio that released debut game REMEMBER ME last year, LIFE IS STRANGE takes place in the fictional town of Arcadia Bay, Oregon, where senior Max Caulfield returns after a 5-year absence. Reunited with her former friend Chloe, the pair begins to uncover the uncomfortable truth behind the disappearance of fellow student Rachael Amber.

The company will also be hosting panels for FINAL FANTASY XIV, FINAL FANTASY XV, LIFE IS STRANGE, and JUST CAUSE 3, giving fans an opportunity to converse with the talented people behind these titles.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: HEAVENSWARD PANEL
Albatross Theater from 12:00PM – 1:00PM, March 7
Twitch: www.twitch.com/finalfantasyxiv
YouTube: www.youtube.com/finalfantasyxiv

Talking Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward with Naoki Yoshida

Join FINAL FANTASY XIV producer / director Naoki Yoshida as he takes the stage to discuss details on the acclaimed MMORPG’s first expansion – Heavensward. Note: Yoshida has a habit of announcing things he shouldn’t, so you won’t want to miss this! (…and we’ll keep the PR team distracted so they won’t interfere.)

FINAL FANTASY XV PANEL
Albatross Theater from 3:00PM – 4:00PM, March 7
Twitch: www.twitch.com/squareenixpresents
YouTube: www.youtube.com/squareenixpresents

Behind the Game Designs of FINAL FANTASY XV

Join two of FINAL FANTASY XV’s lead game designers, Wan Hazmer and Prasert Prasertvithyakarn, as they share their experiences working on one of the most anticipated games of all time. Hazmer and Prasertvithyakarn are attending PAX EAST from SQUARE ENIX’s Tokyo Studios where they work in tandem to bring FINAL FANTASY XV to life. Fans will also be in for a treat with additional information revealed on the upcoming title, FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD!

LIFE IS STRANGE PANEL
Dragonfly Theater from 1:00PM – 2:00PM, March 6

What If? An Insider’s Look at Life is Strange.

Join moderator Jessica Chobot (host of Nerdist News) and the lead developers of Life is Strange to hear the key choices they made during development. Learn which areas of the game were prototyped first and how development grew from there. We’ll also lift the curtain on what you can expect from Episode 2 and give you an exclusive first look at some of the new areas you’ll explore and some key characters you’ll meet along the way. Stick around for a code giveaway at the conclusion of the panel.​

JUST CAUSE 3 PANEL
Guns N Rico – Just Cause 3’s Appetite for Destruction
Albatross Theater from 6:00PM – 7:00PM, March 6
Join moderator Greg Miller (http://www.kindafunny.com/) and key members of Avalanche Studios - the makers of Just Cause - as they discuss the series' inspiration and distinctive style and talk about the upcoming Just Cause 3. Panelists will include Christofer Sundberg (Avalanche Studios founder and chief creative officer) Roland Lesterlin (Just Cause 3 game director) and Zach Schlappi (art director)

 

[ActStriker]

I might go to the FFXV panel, but that line is going to be nuts.

 

[RPGCrazied]

I'll watch the XV panel for sure.

 

[WGMBY]

2 FF XV panels, but it won't be playable in the booth? That's disappointing.

I was hoping to give it a whirl before the demo releases.

 

[dave is ok]

They have the giant corner booth where Riot has been for the past few years.

Hopefully it will be less crowded and loud.

 

[SSReborn]

I'm assuming these are going to be streamed.. I'm personally interested in the Final Fantasy XIV, and XV panels.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

FFXV is love, FFXV is life. Hype!

 

[exmachina64]

Hey, Jessica Chobot is still around.

 

[Blackstarhat]

I dont have tickets for saturday i would have love to go to that FFXV panel.

 

[mrmickfran]

FFXV is actually confirmed for something.

Is this real life

 

[threelights]

I'll watch the FFXV and XIV panels for sure. The other two won't have a stream? That's a shame.

Either way, I'm happy that Life is Strange will get a booth so close to FF, more people will be able to see (and hopefully be interested) in the game.

 

[Valkrai]

I'm pretty interested in that Life is Strange panel, really enjoying that game.

Edit: That and Just Cause 3.

 

[Talax]

I don't see any Dissidia in there. Hype deflated.

 

[brandonh83]

Wow. It's crazy to see one of these line-ups where FFXV is actually listed!

 

[Falk]

I don't see any Dissidia in there. Hype deflated.

a game only announced for arcade at a US convention?

 

[Rollo Tomasi]

Calling Type-O "One of the most highly anticipated role-playing games of all time" is kind of pretentious but I'm hyped none the less.

 

[Pankratous]

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD – One of the most highly anticipated role-playing games of all time

Ehh... is it?

First XIV expansion details? :') Looks like it!

 

[Dark_castle]

FFXV is actually confirmed for something.

Is this real life

They confirmed FFXV for Jump Festa last year.

 

[PshycoNinja]

Gotta a lot of good stuff planned for this PAX East. :3

 

[Stone Ocean]

Ehh... is it?

It comes with Episode Duscae so... technically?

 

[SPAW]

Calling Type-O "One of the most highly anticipated role-playing games of all time" is kind of pretentious but I'm hyped none the less.

for vita people I guess it is

 

[Falk]

for vita people I guess it is

damn

 

[friskykillface]

man i want that final fantasy shirt but barely played the MMO , i will get crushed, unless i have a team that knows how to play haha

i will attempt to go to the panel

 

[Chairhome]

Lightning Returns isn't out for PC yet, right? Hope they announce a date for that.

 

[Ran rp]

FFXV and Life is Strange. Wish I was going this year :C

 

[SliceSabre]

YoshiP! Uggghhh I'm so jealous of anybody who gets to meet him.

 

[studyguy]

Don't mind me, saving FF

 

[Rollo Tomasi]

for vita people I guess it is

laugh now....cry later....

 

[SPAW]

Don't mind me, saving FF

Tabata picture is where?

 

[DriftedPlanet]

No-'More'-a.

 

[Kagari]

Tabata picture is where?

Yoshi-P did it first.

 

[Anth0ny]

Square Enix announces lineup at a gaming show





Final Fantasy XV is present.





IS THIS REAL LIFE

 

[MLH]

No hints at a surprise announcement?
Or any chance of a surprise announcement?
Dragon Quest Heroes, Dragon Quest 7 or Theatrhythm Dragon Quest... just localise something for DQ western fans please!

 

[Mortemis]

I'm so used to seeing these thread titles and fully expecting FFXV not to be shown.

...It feels so weird.

No hints at a surprise announcement?
Or any chance of a surprise announcement?
Dragon Quest Heroes, Dragon Quest 7 or Theatrhythm Dragon Quest... just localise something for DQ western fans please!

Dragon Quest? In the west? Lmfao.

 

[Kagari]

No hints at a surprise announcement?
Or any chance of a surprise announcement?
Dragon Quest Heroes, Dragon Quest 7 or Theatrhythm Dragon Quest... just localise something for DQ western fans please!

Don't get your hopes up. PAX East is small time and SE is likely saving things for E3 at this point.

 

[studyguy]

Only DQ announcements I'd expect is if they have any old ones left to port to mobile. I think they burned through all of them up to the DS though.

 

[GobFather]

I'm not too familiar with the Final Fantasy series since I haven't played them in awhile but... what's the big difference between Final Fantasy Type 0 and XV? I've seen both the trailers but not sure about anything else >_<

 

[Pagusas]

No Deus Ex

 

[Niosai]

Seeing open information about XV is so mind-bogglingly weird after all this time. I welcome it.

 

[Koozek]

I'm not too familiar with the Final Fantasy series since I haven't played them in awhile but... what's the big difference between Final Fantasy Type 0 and XV? I've seen both the trailers but not sure about anything else >_<

Type-0 was once a PSP spinoff that was released in 2011. The HD Remaster comes out next month and its first print includes a demo of FFXV (FF15), the next mainline FF, which will most likely come out next year.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

BELIEVE!

 

[Kagari]

Seeing open information about XV is so mind-bogglingly weird after all this time. I welcome it.

They had to at some point though, right? I mean... it's been 9 years.

 

[Hibiki Kurosawa]

I will watch both the Heavensward (Yoshi-P! ) and XV panels. I'm excited for both!

 

[SPAW]

Yoshi-P did it first.

evidently, and anyways it shouldn't have been Tabata alone. It should have been Tabata & Nomura.

 

[MultiJhonny]

I am glad they are streaming the panels, especially the FFXV one! Really interested in what Hazmer has to say.

 

[Kagari]

and it should have been Nomura & Tabata.

Why? Yoshida has proven extremely capable.

 

[SPAW]

Why? Yoshida has proven extremely capable.

edited to reflect my meaning.

 

[AuthenticM]

I'm only interested in the FFXV panel.

 

[ZeroEdge]

I wouldn't mind checking out the Panels but I can't imagine how bad those lines will be, but then again since it is FFXV maybe I'll try to make it anyway.

 

[Kagari]

edited to reflect my meaning.

Blame SE.
Tabata isn't even coming to this event though so I'm not expecting much.