{"id":45085,"date":"2018-09-26T22:39:37","date_gmt":"2018-09-26T17:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thenerdmag.com\/?p=45085"},"modified":"2019-12-27T06:48:13","modified_gmt":"2019-12-27T01:48:13","slug":"square-enix-nycc-2018-lineup-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenerdmag.com\/square-enix-nycc-2018-lineup-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Square Enix NYCC 2018 Lineup Announced including Kingdom Hearts III and Just Cause 4"},"content":{"rendered":"
Square Enix NYCC 2018 Lineup has been finally announced with details about each game and their schedule. NYCC 2018 will start on\u00a0October 4th and end on October 7th.<\/p>\n
The Square Enix event will take place at\u00a0Javits Center and will feature hands-on demo for the following titles<\/p>\n
Details about the lineup have also been revealed including showtimes of each game<\/p>\n
Friday, October 5, 3:00 PM, Room 1A21<\/p>\n
Join key members of the New York-based development team \u2013 Avalanche Studios \u2013 as they talk exclusively about the next game in the hugely popular, multi-million selling\u00a0Just Cause<\/em>\u00a0series.<\/p>\n Daily giveaways at the booth while supplies last include:<\/p>\n The full lineup of Square Enix games includes:<\/p>\nSet in the fictional South American world of Solis,\u00a0Just Cause 4<\/em>\u00a0takes the incredible destruction and unique physics the series is known for to a whole new level with the introduction of fully simulated tornadoes and other Extreme Weather events. Rico Rodriguez returns in\u00a0Just Cause 4<\/em>\u00a0with his trademark parachute, wingsuit and, of course, his grappling hook, now enhanced with new functionality and fully customizable, making it the most powerful and creative tool the player has ever had.<\/pre>\n
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age<\/h4>\n
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As one of the most critically adored and beloved titles of the year,\u00a0Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age<\/em>\u00a0tells a captivating tale of a hunted hero and is the long-awaited role-playing game from series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama, and composer Koichi Sugiyama. While it is the eleventh mainline entry,\u00a0Dragon Quest XI<\/em>\u00a0is a completely standalone experience that GameSpot calls \u201csuperb\u201d and Newsweek hails as the PlayStation 4 system\u2019s \u201cBest RPG of 2018.\u201d The title features entirely new characters, a beautifully detailed world, finely tuned strategic combat, and an immersive story that will appeal to longtime fans and franchise newcomers alike.<\/pre>\n
Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD<\/h4>\n
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Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD<\/em>\u00a0is an all-new adventure that retells the beloved story of\u00a0Final Fantasy XV<\/em>, giving fans and newcomers alike the freedom to journey through Eos with crown prince Noctis and his brothers in arms with fully voiced key event scenes and faithfully recreated battles. All of the treasured moments from\u00a0Final Fantasy XV<\/em>, like driving the Regalia across breathtaking landscapes, camping, Chocobo riding and more, can be experienced in a whole new way with the game\u2019s creatively reimagined art style and in HD resolution.<\/pre>\n
Final Fantasy\u00a0Trading Card Game<\/h4>\n
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The\u00a0Final Fantasy Trading Card Game<\/em>\u00a0(FFTCG<\/em>) is the result of a close collaboration between Hobby Japan and Square Enix. Designed by former trading card game champion Taro Kageyama, the game received high praise for its blend of strategy, luck and fast-paced gameplay making it very versatile and appealing to all kinds of audiences. The \u201cOpus VI\u201d series of cards was released in July.<\/pre>\n
Just Cause 4<\/h4>\n
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Set in the fictional South American world of Solis,\u00a0Just Cause 4<\/em>\u00a0takes the incredible destruction and unique physics the series is known for to a whole new level with the introduction of fully simulated tornadoes and other Extreme Weather events. Rico Rodriguez returns in\u00a0Just Cause 4<\/em>\u00a0with his trademark parachute, wingsuit and, of course his grappling hook, now enhanced with new functionality and fully customizable, making it the most powerful and creative tool the player has ever had.<\/pre>\n
Kingdom Hearts III<\/h4>\n
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In the upcoming action RPG,\u00a0Kingdom Hearts III<\/em>, players can join forces with Donald Duck and Goofy for the adventure of a lifetime traveling across worlds based on beloved films like Disney Pixar\u2019s\u00a0Toy Story<\/em>, and\u00a0Monsters, Inc.<\/em>, and Walt Disney Animation Studios\u2019\u00a0Big Hero 6<\/em>,\u00a0Tangled<\/em>,\u00a0Frozen<\/em>,\u00a0Pirates of the Caribbean<\/em>, and more. Attendees will be able to experience a boss battle against the Rock Titan from Walt Disney Animation Studios\u2019\u00a0Hercules<\/em>\u00a0and uncover the Toy Box world from\u00a0Toy Story<\/em>\u00a0alongside Woody and Buzz.<\/pre>\n
The Last Remnant Remastered<\/h4>\n
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Originally released in 2008,\u00a0The Last Remnant<\/em>\u00a0captured the hearts and minds of gamers with its enthralling story, countless characters and intricate battle system.\u00a0The Last Remnant Remastered<\/em>\u00a0features beautifully enhanced graphics enabled by Unreal Engine 4, allowing for a more immersive and captivating adventure than ever before.\u00a0The Last Remnant Remastered<\/em>\u00a0tells the story of a world filled with \u201cRemnants\u201d \u2014 ancient artifacts that grant mysterious power to their wielders, changing the world\u2019s balance and leading to an era of countless frays between those who ruled, and those who obeyed. Within this war-torn fantasy world, players will follow the journey of a young man who is determined to uncover the truth.<\/pre>\n
Life is Strange 2<\/h4>\n
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The award winning\u00a0Life is Strange<\/em>\u00a0series continues with an incredible new 5-episode story from original developers, Dontnod Entertainment. Experience an all-new journey into the\u00a0Life is Strange<\/em>\u00a0universe, a diverse world of storytelling that will solidify the franchise as a source of immersive narrative adventures for years to come.<\/pre>\n
Shadow of the Tomb Raider<\/h4>\n
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Experience Lara Croft\u2019s defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. In\u00a0Shadow of the Tomb Raider<\/em>, Lara must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.<\/pre>\n