Written By Dragonsoul 180 days ago
News Category: E3 2008 News
Relevant Consoles: : Franchises : Nintendo DS : PlayStation Portable : Xbox 360

To the delight of fans of the developer across the globe. Square-Enix have announced their line-up for 2008`s E3. SE seems set to please both long-time fans and possible new gamers with the extensive list, including games familiar to fans and a few new games, all of which spread across several different platforms.

"With simultaneous global releases for several platforms on their way, gamers around the world will be able to experience the full grandeur of our games as never before. Additionally, Square Enix has offerings at this year`s E3 for every gamer, from fan favorites newly available on portable platforms to casual games accessible to a wide range of users."

That was from SEs president, John Yamamoto, regarding the line-up at E3. Among the new games announced are: two Star Oceans, First Departure and Second Evolution, for the PSP, Taito Corporation`s Exit and The Legend of Kage 2, both for the DS, and a game for the Ipod called Song Summoner: The Unsung Heroes.

Song Summoner will be playable at a kiosk at the display for SE at Concourse 401, July 15—17. At the Convention Center in Los Angeles there will also be playable Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest: The Chapters of the Chosen, Final Fantasy IV and Infinite Discovery. Below is a breakdown of the games by platform and some additional details for each game below that.

Breakdown by platform:

Multiplatform

THE LAST REMNANT

iPod

SONG SUMMONER: The Unsung Heroes

DS

CHRONO TRIGGER
DRAGON QUEST: Chapters of the Chosen
FINAL FANTASY IV

Xbox 360

INFINITE UNDISCOVERY (Xbox 360 Exclusive)
STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE

PSP

STAR OCEAN: FIRST DEPARTURE
STAR OCEAN: SECOND EVOLUTION

E3 2008 Line-up
(TAITO Corporation)

DS

EXIT
The Legend of Kage 2

Have a look at the line-up details below:

E3 2008 Line-up

(Square Enix)

Multiplatform

THE LAST REMNANT
Platform: Microsoft Xbox 360® / PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system
Genre: RPG
PAL Release Date: (Xbox 360) This Winter / (PLAYSTATION 3 system) TBA

The Last Remnant is a brand-new RPG crafted using the finest artistry and technology Square Enix has to offer. Set in a fantasy world, war-torn and scarred by years of conflict, gameplay revolves around mysterious artifacts – Remnants – that possess magic powers. Groundbreaking graphics only possible on Xbox 360 bring the intensity to a whole new level. The Last Remnant will only be available on Xbox 360 this winter.

iPod

SONG SUMMONER: The Unsung Heroes
Platforms: iPod nano with video, iPod classic and fifth generation iPod
Genre: Role-Playing
Now Available (EU, JP, NA)

Now at the iTunes Store in 22 countries around the world, SONG SUMMONER: The Unsung Heroes is a Role-Playing Game that transforms tracks on your iPod® into powerful "Tune Troopers" that you can control in battle! As the protagonist Ziggy, you will embark on an epic journey to rescue your brother from the clutches of the Mechanical Militia! Intriguing characters, an epic story and a tactics-based battle system combine for a rich RPG experience previously only available on home consoles.

Nintendo DS

CHRONO TRIGGER
Genre: RPG
PAL Release: TBC

Re-mastered exclusively for Nintendo DS, CHRONO TRIGGER is a true classic that has set the benchmark for the RPG genre. This all-new edition of the game contains all the classic essence of the original release while introducing the portability, dual-screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality of Nintendo DS, taking players back in time to re-experience the epic RPG that started it all.

DRAGON QUEST: Chapters of the Chosen
Genre: RPG
PAL Release Date: September 2008

For the first time, a fully-fledged DRAGON QUEST adventure arrives on Nintendo DS with DRAGON QUEST: The Chapters of the Chosen. Experience an adventure of epic proportions, presented through multiple character perspectives. While retaining the classic look and feel of the original release, this remake breathes new life into a much-loved entry in the DRAGON QUEST series with 3D graphics, dual screen presentation and newly animated monsters.

FINAL FANTASY IV
Genre: RPG
PAL Release Date: TBA

The latest entry in the franchise that has shipped 85 million copies worldwide*, FINAL FANTASY IV for Nintendo DS features beautiful, fully 3D cut-scenes with voiceovers, capturing the emotional drama that first touched the hearts of fans over fifteen years ago. The new ability system and added DS functionality introduce a fresh experience to both new and returning FINAL FANTASY IV fans. With a storyline that sets the stage for all subsequent FINAL FANTASY titles, FINAL FANTASY IV is a must-play for those looking to jump into the best-selling RPG franchise in the world.

*As of May 2008.

PSP system

STAR OCEAN: FIRST DEPARTURE
Genre: RPG
PAL Release: TBC

Space Date 346: The crew of a Terran Federation ship arrives on the planet Roak. With the help of a stalwart band of local heroes, the crew must work together to unravel a mystery and halt a galactic war. STAR OCEAN: FIRST DEPARTURE marks the first time that the initial installment in the popular STAR OCEAN franchise is available in North America.

STAR OCEAN: SECOND EVOLUTION
Genre: RPG
PAL Release: TBC

Space Date 366: A young Federation officer finds himself transported to a mystical planet, where he is suddenly anointed as the Hero of Light. He begins a journey to fulfill a prophecy and save a newfound race. STAR OCEAN: SECOND EVOLUTION continues the STAR OCEAN saga!

Xbox 360

INFINITE UNDISCOVERY (Xbox 360 Exclusive)
Genre: RPG
PAL Release Date: September 5, 2008

Infinite Undiscovery is the newest fantasy role-playing console game from Square Enix, drawing gamers into a real-time world woven of countless threads where player choices spin untold discoveries. Players will be confronted with a variety of dramatic situational battles such as executing a daring escape while a gigantic ogre follows in hot pursuit, or waging battle amidst towering tidal waves. Dynamic environments change and respond in real time, creating an entirely new experience never before seen in the genre. The title is scheduled to release exclusively on Xbox 360 in September 2008.

STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE
Genre: RPG
Release Date: 2009

STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE is the long-awaited continuation of the celebrated science fiction and fantasy RPG series. Slated for release on Xbox 360 in 2009 and published by Square Enix, this prequel set during the aftermath of World War III combines sci-fi and fantasy elements spanning multiple planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins of the STAR OCEAN universe. Exhilarating combat expands upon the franchise's famous real-time battle system, introducing the amazing graphics and visual effects only possible on Xbox 360.

E3 2008 Line-up

(TAITO Corporation)

Nintendo DS

EXIT DS
Genre: Action Puzzle
PAL Release: TBC

The stylish and inventive action puzzle game comes to Nintendo DS! As professional escape artist Mr.Esc, players must maneuver through burning buildings and sinking ships as they dodge disaster and save survivors along the way. EXIT DS makes a smooth return to the portable scene with all-new Touch-Screen functionality and over 100 stages to solve.

The Legend of Kage 2
Genre: Action
PAL Release: TBC

The hit arcade game is back! The thrilling ninja action of The Legend of Kage 2 takes over both Nintendo DS screens, fully utilizing the dual-screen presentation and scrolling to draw players into a dynamic world filled with exhilarating midair combat. With rich, elaborate stages and a compelling story that follows the tale of two protagonists, The Legend of Kage 2 breathes renewed excitement into the classic action adventure experience.

Tags : Chrono Trigger : dragon quest : Dragon Warrior : DS : Exit : Final Fantasy : Infinite Discovery : Ipod : playstation portable : Song Summoner : square enix : Star Ocean : The Last Remnant : The Legend of Kage 2 : Xbox 360

Comments

By: Kelz

On: 06:02 Jul 9th, 2008
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Star Ocean and IV going on portable consoles I've got?
Phuck. Yes.

(lulz, sto-...borrowed Chance's trick.)

By: boa

On: 06:28 Jul 9th, 2008
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Damn, I was hoping for an update on FF XIII...

By: Evren

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On: 06:35 Jul 9th, 2008
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Yey for star ocean!! =D

By: Snake Plissken

On: 10:52 Jul 9th, 2008
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Nice work Dawny, lots of good info here.

Looking forward to both Star Oceans and FFIV. I've wanted to play the SO games since I played 3 which was a good game and it ill b nice to have some more decent RPGs on PSP.

By: Wilhelm

On: 04:27 Jul 10th, 2008
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Damn, I was hoping for an update on FF XIII...

I'd bet they'll have a closed theater, or some sort of secret way of releasing info on it. It's such a big-name title that not saying anything would be stupid.

By: Dragonfly

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On: 07:28 Jul 10th, 2008
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I'd bet they'll have a closed theater, or some sort of secret way of releasing info on it. It's such a big-name title that not saying anything would be stupid.

Honestly, I think they're going to hold out on anything like that until the Tokyo Game Show. That's usually where a big splash for something like this will have the biggest impact.

Still a decent line up for E3 though, if nothing particularly spectacular.

By: Evren

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On: 09:07 Jul 10th, 2008
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I agree, TGS is more the place for huge ass Japanese games such as FFXIII.

I shall sit and wait for TGS. =D

By: boa

On: 11:05 Jul 10th, 2008
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I guess you're right, doesn'tmean I can't be dissapointed though :P

By: Magus

On: 06:45 Jul 11th, 2008
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I'm glad to see we'll be given some more information about Chrono Trigger for the DS. Hopefully the DS gameplay that's going to be implemented won't feel tacked on just for the hell of it.