Square Enix dates full Q1 '09 lineup

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Nov 11th 2008 at 5:00PM }

We're barely surviving 2008's consumerism climax and already publishers are dangling their 2009 wares in front of us. Alright, Square Enix, we'll play your despicable game, if only to take our minds off the current gaming glut. Square Enix's North American (and heavily subtitled) lineup for Q1 2009 is as follows:

Star Ocean: Second Evolution (PSP / 6 Jan.): Being the remastered portable version of the interstellar -- and considered by some to be just plain stellar -- sequel. Features new voice work, new cutscenes and people crying in space.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride (DS / 17 Feb.): Being the hitherto unlocalized entry in the venerable RPG series. Yes, Dragon Ball Z guy designed these characters too.
Star Ocean: The Last Hope (Xbox 360 / 3 Mar.): Being tri-Ace's long-awaited continuation of the science-fiction franchise. The subtitle implies that this is a big deal for the Xbox 360 in Japan.
Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume (DS / 17 Mar.): Being the third instalment in the respected Valkyrie Profile series. If you're looking for an explanation of the title, we're afraid you're plume out of luck.

Tags: Dragon-Quest, Dragon-Quest-V, Q109, Square-Enix, Star-Ocean, Star-Ocean-Second-Evolution, Star-Ocean-The-Last-Hope, Valkyrie-Profile, Valkyrie-Profile-Covenant-of-the-Plume

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

I am a machineee @ Nov 11th 2008 5:15PM

Dammit! I don't see a Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days in there at all!

I am a machineee @ Nov 11th 2008 5:16PM

NOOOO Dissidia isn't there either!

Donald @ Nov 11th 2008 5:40PM

To be fair, this only covers until the end of March.

And the release should be delayed until they reduce their fractions. It's 179 days, damnit.

TheOverlord#2 @ Nov 11th 2008 5:21PM

Kingdom Hearts? Kingdom Hearts?! KINGDOM HEARTS WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU!?!

Kingdom Hearts @ Nov 11th 2008 5:28PM

TRYING TO TAKE A FUCKING NAP!

The Artist formally known as Jesus @ Nov 11th 2008 5:29PM

In the meantime you can read my SoraxRiku fanfic :D

The_Doctor @ Nov 11th 2008 6:42PM

Hey jesus! it's me... jesus

TheOverlord#2 @ Nov 11th 2008 7:55PM

If you're Jesus, then shouldn't you be The_Carpenter ?

Geist @ Nov 11th 2008 10:45PM

"No Riku, the key isn't supposed to go there!"
"It's not my key, Sora."
"Oh Riku, it feels so good."

And now my keyboard needs to be burned.

ComicShaman @ Nov 11th 2008 5:37PM

Dear Square,

As a PS3 owner who has enjoyed your games on the two previous Playstation systems, I am feeling lonely and dejected. I may have to resort to singing "You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore" to you.

Trust me, you do NOT want that to happen. Please advance your PS3 lineup in the near future.

Hugs and kisses,
Comic Shaman

sk8monroe81 @ Nov 11th 2008 6:23PM

dont forget last remnant on 360 first in november too.

Mez Jr @ Nov 11th 2008 7:31PM

Singing the same song Nintendo console owners sang after Square games stopped coming out for them.

FSK405K @ Nov 11th 2008 5:39PM

EXCELLENT! Finally DQ5 is released in the US! Preordering when possible.

aj @ Nov 11th 2008 5:54PM

The other day, it looked like DQ4 didn't sell so well in NA. I was hoping we'd get 5 and 6 here, and they did announce that they would be released.....but I was still a bit scared of not getting 5, at least. But it seems we will in NA.

vannyx @ Nov 11th 2008 6:24PM

Square doesn't care about ps3 owners anymore. This is the first time ive seen so many Square RPGs come out and it not be on a PS. I guess sales must have been really bad for square games on ps1/ps2. I have friends who were waiting for square games to buy a ps3. To my surprise they didnt buy a 360 instead they said %*& square for pissing on them.

aj @ Nov 11th 2008 6:43PM

Squarenix doesn't owe anyone anything. They made games for the PS1 and PS2 because they could make money. They make lots of games for the DS because they can make money. They made some games for the PSP because they could make some money. If you want Squarenix to make more PS3 games, go buy the 4 or 5 PS3 games they already put out and give them some money. They ain't doing this for your benefit, after all.

cc123 @ Nov 11th 2008 6:46PM

"I guess sales must have been really bad for square games on ps1/ps2"

Square has multiple multimillion sellers on PS1/PS2, that is not the reason.

cc123 @ Nov 11th 2008 6:48PM

"If you want Squarenix to make more PS3 games, go buy the 4 or 5 PS3 games they already put out and give them some money."

What games has Square Enix put on the PS3?

Geist @ Nov 11th 2008 10:48PM

Jesus you make it sound like they make games for systems because they think the gamers deserve them or something.

Kattleox @ Nov 12th 2008 12:11AM

Two problems with your comment, Geist.

1)Jesus is up two posts.
2)You need to specify which one. As there are multiple.

Pedobear @ Nov 11th 2008 6:50PM

I wasn't very happy with DQIV when I tried it on DS, so I probably won't play V either. Hopefully the Star Ocean games are good.

Crazylink @ Nov 11th 2008 10:00PM

Wait, I though the new Crystal Chronicles game was coming out early next year.

vannyx @ Nov 12th 2008 8:13AM

actually i have invested quite alot into the snes ps1 and ps2 games. So sorry if i feel strange that the ps3 isnt that far away in unit sales from the 360 yet they clearly arent making the games i want on my system or having that timed exclusive crap. Then FF which was supposed to be exclusive is delayed because its going to the 360 as well. We still dont know what sacrifices have been made to the over game for this accommodation. The install base argument is crap, the hard to program argument is crap. They want to make money , nothing wrong with that. but Infinite undiscovery, i was looking forward to that game, its out for the 360, it barely sold anything in japan , infact the 360 install base is greater in the us but it only sold slightly more in the us than in japan. You solidify your base then you expand. Why didnt they multiplat this game. If they are so into increase profit why is the 360 getting these exclusives and timed exclusives ? I really dont care if the 360 or the ps3 gets a game, what i care about is i can play the game on my ps3, that its made to take full advantage of its hardware and that it isnt delayed or watered down for the ps3 to please the 360.

I am sorry if that offends anyone. By the way i have a 360 elite, but i only rent games for it and i only purchased it to play mass effect and halo 2.5 I have no intention of renting and purchasing any square enix game for that system.

Also square enix has brand recognition and a certain level of good will, they owe that status to there past works and to the fans who supported them by buying there product. So to say they dont owe anyone anything is a joke. They might not personally owe me something tangible but i expected them to still make there software available on a platform they historically supported, on a platform whos predecessor they owe some of there success to.