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- The Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D remake is set to release on October 30th, completing The Erdrick Trilogy and making the first three Dragon Quest titles available for a new generation of players.
- In Dragon Quest I, the original story follows Erdricks fight against the Lord of the Underworld to save Alefgard, while in Dragon Quest II, years later, descendants of Erdrick face a new threat, the Dragonlord and his minions.
- The HD-2D remake uses the same graphical style as last years Dragon Quest III, offering an updated visual experience for fans of these classic JRPGs.
- The new game features multiple young descendants of Erdrick embarking on a quest to thwart evil and restore peace in their world, which has been plunged into darkness by a monster invasion.
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New Trailer Unveils Tales of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Completing The Erdrick Trilogy
Square Enix has released a new trailer for the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D remake, showcasing the stories of these classic JRPGs, which have been rebuilt using the same HD-2D style as last year’s Dragon Quest III. This remake completes The Erdrick Trilogy, bringing the first three Dragon Quest titles to a new generation of players. In Dragon Quest I, Erdrick saved Alefgard from the Lord of the Underworld. But years later, a descendant of Erdrick must once again save Alefgard, this time confronting the Dragonlord and his monster minions. Dragon Quest II continues the saga, set years after Erdrick’s heroic deeds, which earned his descendants the same legendary title. These descendants and their kin established three prosperous kingdoms during the ensuing peace. Now, a new darkness has emerged, plunging the world into shadow with a monster invasion. A group of young princes and princesses, all descendants of Erdrick, must now embark on a quest to thwart this evil. The Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will be released on October 30th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch Lite.
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In our quest to cover all things gaming, we’re thrilled to share two insightful pieces from Ahmed Hassan and Sophie Laurent. First up, Ahmed explores Square Enix’s comparison video in “Final Fantasy 7 Remake Leaves an Impression on Nintendo Switch 2,” published October 20th, where he delves into how the Nintendo Switch 2 holds its own against more powerful systems like PS5 and Xbox Series X. While there are slight differences in image sharpness, the lighting remains impressively consistent across all versions, making it a must-read for those interested in how this epic remake performs on different hardware configurations Final Fantasy 7 Remake Leaves an Impression on Nintendo Switch 2. Meanwhile, Sophie engages with Nobuo Uematsu’s resolute stance against generative AI in music composition in “Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Opposes GenAI.” The legendary composer argues that AI lacks the human depth and imperfections that make music truly unique and captivating. Despite Square Enix’s more progressive approach to AI, Uematsu remains steadfast in his opposition, sparking an intriguing debate worth exploring Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Opposes GenAI. Lastly, Ahmed drops a major scoop on the long-awaited cinematic adaptation of Sleeping Dogs in “Sleeping Dogs Film Script Completed, Simu Liu (Shang-Chi) Tweets Photo of His Sleeping Dog.” With Simu Liu attached to the project and sharing a glimpse of the first draft script alongside an adorable pic of his pup, things are looking promising for this Hong Kong crime drama to find its Hollywood home. Don’t miss out on this tail-wagging good news Sleeping Dogs Film Script Completed, Simu Liu (Shang-Chi) Tweets Photo of His Sleeping Dog.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Square Enix Masterpieces: Tomb Raider Bundle |
| Brief Summary | This compilation bundles 4 games in the Tomb Raider series: - Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness - Tomb Raider: Legend - Tomb Raider: Underworld - Tomb Raider: Anniversary |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
| Genre | Shooter, Puzzle, Adventure |
| Content Rating | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Genre | Eidos Interactive |
| Genre | Square Enix Limited |