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Square & Dell Japan Teamed Up

kula shakerz    2002-09-22    0 comments

Dell Japan has decided to release two versions of their PCs packaged with Final Fantasy XI. Dell Japan will release the Dimension 8200 and Dimension 4500 with the PC version of Final Fantasy XI. Both PCs will come equipped with an Intel Pentium 4 1.8Ghz processor and a GeForce4 Ti4200 64MB DDR video card. So if you live in Japan...

Square Confirms TGS Line-Up

kula shakerz    2002-09-20    0 comments

Square has finaly officially announced the titles they plans to exhibit at the show, better late than never. Below is a run-down of the games you can expect to see presented and be able to play at Square's booth: -Unlimited SaGa, PlayStation 2, December 19th 2002 -Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, PlayStation 2, Winter 2002 -Hanjuku Hero Tai 3D, PlayStation 2,...

Hanjuku Eiyuu's Official Website Opened!

kula shakerz    2002-09-18    0 comments

Squaresoft opened the official website for their upcoming Playstation 2 rpg called Hanjuku Eiyuu 3D. The game uses a mixture of 2D/3D graphics. Other details are scarce about the title at the moment. More details about this game will appear in the November issue of V-Jump, a Japanese videogame magazine. A little funny detail is that they have "ripped" the...


Chocobo De Dice Release Cancelled?

Ikuzo    2002-09-17    0 comments

As it was reported earlier, Chocobo Land is being developed for Gameboy Advanced. The game is exactly the same as Chocobo De Dice and we were wondering what the Square's move will be upon these two games. From the recent update of GameSpot Japan's release date list, Chocobo De Dice was removed from the list for an unknown reason. It...

Hanjyuku Hero!

Ikuzo    2002-09-12    0 comments

Hanjyuku Hero has been revealed by Weekly Jump and V Jump. It looks like Hanjyuku hero is a PlayStation 2 game. It goes under the category, real time simulation, and it does look a little interesting. What is Hanjyuku Hero? It all started from 1988 on NES. It was the mother of the "Summon System" which we all know from...

Square Develops Hanjuku Eiyuu

kula shakerz    2002-09-09    0 comments

Japanese magazine Weekly Jump reported that Squaresoft is developing a new rpg for Game Boy Advance called Hanjuku Eiyuu which translates to "Help Done Hero". The game was published on the WonderSwan Color on February 14, 2002. It is not yet confirmed if the game will be a port of the WSC version. Details are scarce about this title at...


Nobiyo's Tale

Ikuzo    2002-09-05    0 comments

Playonline.com has been continuing their "This is Uematsu!" section for quite a long time now. They have the main content "Uematsu Radio" which is now on it's 9th series, as well as Uematsu's diary and news section. But there was one section that was blocked out. It was the Fan Club section of Nobuo Uematsu. Uematsu himself had talked about...

FF Themes Available For Cellphones

kula shakerz    2002-09-03    0 comments

Namco has announced that starting this week, it will offer six Final Fantasy themes for the three major Japanese cellphone services i-mode, J-Sky and EZweb. Below the first six track available through the service are listed... Final Fantasy I - Opening Theme Final Fantasy I - Main Theme Final Fantasy II - Main Theme Final Fantasy II - Battle Theme...

Tokyo Game Show Game List

kula shakerz    2002-08-26    0 comments

Tokyo Game Show is now set to debut a number of highly-anticipated and long-rumored titles. SquareSoft will present 11 games at the Tokyo Game Show, one of them will be Final Fantasy XII! Tokyo Game Show 2002 takes place September 20-22. Here's the complete list of games that Square will present: Final Fantasy XII Final Fantasy X 2: Rikku Final...


Final Fantasy I&II Soundtrack

kula shakerz    2002-08-23    0 comments

Japanese music publisher Digicube has acquired the rights to publish the Final Fantasy I&II soundtrack in Japan. The two soundtracks will be released on one CD for 2,800 yen. Digicube previously brought the Chrono Trigger OST to America when the game was remade on the PSX, so slight hope can be held out for a similar release for Final Fantasy...

Final Fantasy I&II Info

kula shakerz    2002-08-19    0 comments

Square has released some new screen shots of their upcoming PSone RPG remakes Final Fantasy I & II. The games are scheduled to release in Japan on October 31, for 3800 yen each. A Final Fantasy I & II Premium Pack will be released for 8800 yen. In Final Fantasy I, there is a class change system, each job class...

FF 1&2 Official Site Released

kula shakerz    2002-08-13    0 comments

On August 9th, 2002, Squaresoft Japan unleashed the Official Final Fantasy 1&2 website. When first entering this awsome website, you are greeted with a small opening movie (just a tiny fracture of the actual opening movie for Final Fantasy 1). After the movie, there is tons of eye candy and information that will leave your cleft pallet satisfied for a...


Square Unveils GBA Lineup

kula shakerz    2002-08-10    0 comments

Square has announced its official lineup of games for Nintendo's new console, Gameboy Advance, and the list is looking good. Four games were officially announced for the GBA, along with their Japanese release dates. The games are: Chocobo Successor - Late 2002 Final Fantasy Tactics - Winter 2002/Early 2003 Seiken Densetsu - Summer 2003 Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicle - Spring...

FF I & II Special Box Announced

kula shakerz    2002-08-09    0 comments

As already reported in previous news articles, Square will release Final Fantasy I & II in Japan on October 31st of this year. The games will retail for 3800 yen a piece. Here are some great news for hardcore fans, square has officially announced that they will also be releasing a premium package that includes both games and 3 action...

FFI & II Japanese Release Dates

kula shakerz    2002-08-02    0 comments

SquareSoft are currently working on enhanced versions of Final Fantasy I and II for the PSOne. Finaly the release dates are revealed. SquareSoft will be releasing FFI & II (sold separately) for 3800 yen (about $32 USD) on October 31, 2002 in Japan. Also to be released on that day is the Final Fantasy I and II Premium Pack for...