kula shakerz 2003-06-09 0 comments
Square Enix has announced its exhibition plans for the upcoming 18th New Generation World Hobby Fair, taking place at Tokyo's Makuhari Messe on June 21st and 22nd. The company plans to show off three of its titles, scheduled for summer releases in Japan, amongst them are Hanjuku Hero VS 3D and Shinyaku Seiken Densetsu (Sword of Mana). There will be...
kula shakerz 2003-05-30 0 comments
As previously reported, Square Enix held a strategy meeting in Tokyo on May the 19yh. During that meeting they confirmed that Dragon Quest VIII won't be released during this fiscal year (ends 31st March 2004). Square Enix hopes the series' eight instalment with its new look will appeal to Japanese and western audiences alike. Final Fantasy XII on the other...
kula shakerz 2003-05-23 0 comments
Today, Square Enix president Youichi Wada revealed that the company has shipped 12.59 million copies of software (Square shippped 10.47 million copies and Enix 2.12 million) during the last fiscal year. Looking into the future, the Square Enix president mentioned that Final Fantasy XII will indeed be released in Japan sometime during the current fiscal year (as it has been...
kula shakerz 2003-05-19 0 comments
SquareSoft launched it's online services a year ago (on the 16th May 2002). Over 600,000 Final Fantasy XI accounts have been registered since the launch and over 300,000 copies of the game have been sold so far in Japan. Happy Birthday Square Enix! If you want to have a look at the site then look here: PlayOnline.
kula shakerz 2003-05-18 0 comments
Square Enix's upcoming PlayStation 2 RPG Hanjuku Hero VS 3D will receive two more attractions. The popular Chocobo from Square's Final Fantasy games and a popular Enix character will make a guest appearance in Takashi Tokita's newest title. The only hint Tokita gave regarding the Enix character was that he or she was from a certain product close to half-boiled...
kula shakerz 2003-05-15 0 comments
Nintendo has just released some movies from their upcoming Square Enix titles, Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (GameCube), Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (GameBoy Advance) and Sword of Mana (GameBoy Advance). All 3 games look very nice so it's worth downloading. Swordof Mana (3.5MB) Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (2.6MB) Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (8.5MB)
kula shakerz 2003-05-15 0 comments
Square Enix has finally launched their European website. The site looks almost the same as the old Square Europe site but there are some new sections like the Fan Zone that will feature forums, downloads, FAQs, competitions, polls and news. If you want to check out the site then click here: Square Enix Europe
kula shakerz 2003-05-09 0 comments
Square Enix will be holding a strategy meeting on May the 29th. There are no details available yet but they will probably release info on upcoming games. Only 10 out of the 19 titles that Square Enix is aiming to release this year has been announced.
kula shakerz 2003-05-08 0 comments
Square Enix had announced their line-up for the upcoming 2003 Electronic Entertainment Expo that will start on may the 14th and end on the 16th. Square Enix will be located in the South Hall at booth #624 and there you will find these games: 1 - Final Fantasy XI (MMORPG - PlayStation®2 & PC) 2 - Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles...
kula shakerz 2003-05-08 0 comments
Square Enix will be holding a special promotional event celebrating the release of it's latest game, Hanjuku Hero vs. 3D. The event will take place in Tokyo and Osaka on may the 17th and 18th. Square Enix has named the event "Hanjuku Angya" which means Soft-Bolied Pilgrimiage. Square Enix staff members such as Hanjuku producer Takashi Tokita and ever popular...
kula shakerz 2003-05-04 0 comments
Square Enix is now hiring new staff. They are currently looking for a Game Master to join the company's online division in Tokyo. A game master will be offering customer support to Final Fantasy XI players, monitor the PlayOnline servers and take action in case of emergency. You have to be fluent in both English and Japanese to apply, as...
kula shakerz 2003-04-26 0 comments
In an interview with Mainichi Interactive, Square Enix No.1 shareholder and chairman Yasuhiro Fukushima talked about the merger between Square Enix. When asked why the two former rivals joined forces, he explained that it was a necessary step in an industry environment with an extremely strong competition and high developments costs. The merger helped both companies to erase their weak...
kula shakerz 2003-04-17 0 comments
IGN.com has reported the following Square Enix games to be featured at this years Electronic Entertainment Expo. Final Fantasy X-2 (PC + PS2), Final Fantasy XI (only PS2), and Star Ocean Till the end of Time (only for the PS2). The big gaming website also reported that more additions could be made as we get closer to E3 which is...
kula shakerz 2003-04-16 0 comments
Square Enix has announced that Hanjuku Hero will be released in Japan on June 26, 2003 for 6,800 yen. No comments have been made on whether this game will actually make its way across to North American or European shores.
sifar 2003-04-07 0 comments
PlayOnline.com has started a new limited sale for the PlayStation BB Unit. The item will be sold starting today for 16,800 yen. The sale is said to end once all the BB Units have been sold out. It is rumoured that the sale could last a total of two weeks. However, with Square Enix's FFXI Add-on being released on April...
sifar 2003-04-03 0 comments
Square Enix will be developing a new cellphone based game titled Tactical Quest. The strategy RPG game will bear many similarities to Final Fantasy Tactics, but will ofcourse be short on the graphics. It will offer users over 120 characters, 30 different scenarios, and more than 90 different battle screens. Users will also be allowed to change job classes and...
sifar 2003-04-03 0 comments
Square Enix announced that it was working on a Simulation RPG. Currently they have not divulged information regarding the console on which it will be played, or the actual plot of the game. However, Square has made a statement that it is looking for a Battle programmer who can work immediately. If you speak Japanese and have some prior experience...
sifar 2003-04-03 0 comments
Famitsu Magazine takes out a chart which states the top ten most wanted games in Japan. Readers of the magazine send in their votes to be collected. This week at the #1 spot was Dragon Quest VIII (by Enix for PS2). Other games included Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicle which came in 5th place (by Square for GC), Final Fantasy III...
sifar 2003-04-02 0 comments
Yochi Wade (Square Enix President) recently gave an interview to Famitsu in regards to the new Square Enix. He mentioned how he was interested in paying attention to the PlayOnline network and making it better for users. This will be accomplished with better online assistance and help to gamers playing online. Next, Wade discussed a little about the upcoming and...
kula shakerz 2003-04-02 0 comments
The not so successful anime show, Final Fantasy Unlimited is getting its own computer game. Not many details are available but we know that the game features a card based battle system (it's said that its popular in Japan). There are several goodies that come with the game, this includes wallpapers and other stuff. The game will be released on...