This year’s stand features a wide range of recognised wholly owned franchises such as FINAL FANTASY, KANE & LYNCH and DEUS EX. The stand boasts an enclosed 50 seat cinema for scheduled presentations of FINAL FANTASY XIV and the first public showing of DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION.
“GamesCom continues to grow in prominence and this year’s show promises to be something special,” said Phil Rogers, chief executive officer of Square Enix Europe. “Our key titles reveal a powerful line-up of lead characters, innovative gameplay and action-packed storylines and GamesCom 2010 provides the perfect opportunity to share these upcoming games directly with consumers.”
Games playable on the show floor include: FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT; FINAL FANTASY XIV; FRONT MISSION EVOLVED; KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS; KINGDOM HEARTS Birth By Sleep and LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT.
To experience the latest titles from Square Enix first-hand, visit booth B54 in Hall 6 of GamesCom 2010.
GAMESCOM 2010 LINE-UP
Deus EX: Human Revolution
Developer: Eidos-Montreal
Platforms: PS3/Xbox 360/PC
Genre: Action RPG
EU release date: Early 2011
To save his life, the fundamental choice of whether or not to become augmented with cybernetics was never offered to Adam Jensen. Driven by the conviction of never having a choice taken from him again and using his newfound power, his need for answers will unravel the truth behind a conspiracy rooted in the foundation of the world around him as it incites a new revolution.
Final Fantasy XIV
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Platforms: PS3/PC
Genre: MMORPG
EU release date: 22 September (PC – Collector’s Edition), 30 September (PC – Standard Edition), Early March 2011 (PlayStation 3)
Take up arms with adventurers from around the globe and embark on an epic journey within the unforgettable realm of Eorzea – the stage for a revolutionary new MMORPG designed to fit the lifestyles of players everywhere, from casual users to the most hardcore gamers.
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes Of Light
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Platforms: NDS
Genre: RPG
EU release date: 8 October 2010
FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is a beautifully rendered, original adventure brought to you by the acclaimed creators of FINAL FANTASY III and IV on Nintendo DS. Master all-new combat and game systems and immerse yourself in a charming storybook setting as you take on the roles of Brandt, Jusqua, Yunita and Aire. Though at first they don’t always see eye to eye, these four Heroes of Light will embark on a journey full of joyous meetings and sad partings that will build bonds of trust and affection so strong that, in the end, they may even save the world…
Front Mission Evolved
Developer: Double Helix Games
Platforms: PS3/Xbox 360/PC
Genre: Third-Person Shooter
EU release date: 17 September 2010
AD 2171
The tension between two global superpowers – the O.C.U. and the U.C.S. – has coalesced into a cold war. Each watches the other in taut vigilance. Towering far above the Earth’s surface, colossal structures called orbital elevators grant both parties unblinking, planet-wide surveillance. Under these simmering conditions, a new enemy emerges to ignite the flames of war and watch as the world burns.
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
Developer: IO Interactive
Platforms: PS3/Xbox 360/PC
Genre: Action
EU release date: 20 August 2010
Experience 48 hours of hell with two of gaming’s most notorious criminals. In KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS, Kane and Lynch face the consequences when a simple job gone wrong sets off a desperate and frantic struggle to escape the entire Shanghai underworld. Ground-breaking art direction, relentless action gameplay and innovative multiplayer redefine the action shooter experience and position this product as the standout shooter of 2010.
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Platforms: PSP
Genre: Action RPG
EU release date: 10 September 2010
Long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade, the worlds’ safety lay in the hands of the true Keyblade Masters. Three youths – Terra, Ventus and Aqua – have been training long and hard under Master Eraqus to prove that they, too, exhibit the Mark of Mastery. But they will soon find themselves in the middle of a crisis affecting worlds far beyond their own – just as another Keyblade Master, Xehanort, goes mysteriously missing. Three friends, three destinies. Everything will link back to the beginning.
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Platforms:PS3/Xbox 360/PC
Genre: Action/Adventure
EU release date: 18 August 2010 (XBLA) – PSN & PC to be announced
LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT is the first ever downloadable, co-op action/adventure game featuring Lara Croft. This game incorporates the hallmarks of the Tomb Raider franchise including exploration, discovery, platforming and puzzle solving. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT allows players to experience Lara Croft from an isometric viewpoint, and combines character progression and fast-paced combat with elements of cooperation and competition. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT will be available to download this summer.