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Final Fantasy X-2

FFX-2 European release date confirmed

sifar    2004-01-12    0 comments

Electronic Arts has stated that the release date of Final Fantasy X-2 in Europe will be on February 20, 2004. This is the confirmed date, however, if anything unexpected were to happen, the release date could be postponed for a little longer. The first Final Fantasy sequel will offer English voice overs with subtitles from the different languages of Europe....

Three FFX-2 North American TV Spot downloads

sifar    2004-01-08    0 comments

Square Enix has aired a number of commercials for its first FF sequel, Final Fantasy X-2. The TV spots reveal the English versions of the tracks "real emotion" and "1000 words" sung by Jade from Sweetbox. Three of them have been made available for download via the links below. Download >> FFX-2 TV Spot #1 Download >> FFX-2 TV Spot...

FFX-2 Wins 2nd In Yahoo! Entertainment Awards

Ikuzo    2004-01-04    0 comments

Final Fantasy X-2 took home the second place in the Game division of the Yahoo! Entertainment Awards 2003! Suprisingly, it was the only RPG to be in the top 5, which makes it a lot more appreciating for anyone who is a fan of FFX-2. Yahoo! Entertainment Awards is spreaded throughout 6 categories. Starting from Music to Movie, TV, Game,...


New details on FFX-2 Int.'s Last Mission

sifar    2004-01-01    0 comments

Famitsu shed some light on the details of Final Fantasy X-2 International's Last Mission. It mentioned how the mission would last 20 hours long, consist of 80 floors, have a new battle system, and be the closing chapter of the Final Fantasy X series. It was also mentioned that there would be a new dress sphere hidden somewhere in the...

FFX-2 International + Last Mission OST

kula shakerz    2003-12-14    0 comments

One day before the game's February 19th release, a Final Fantasy X-2 International + Last Mission original soundtrack CD will be released in Japan. The soundtrack will include the North American versions of real Emotion and 1000 Words (both the Final Fantasy X-2 mix and the orchestra version) performed by Jade from sweetbox. The CD will also contain the song...

Final Fantasy X-2 US Advertising Campaign

sifar    2003-11-04    0 comments

Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy X-2 will ship to North American retailers on November 18, 2003. This is weeks earlier than the previously estimated release in December. Square Enix has also mentioned that Final Fantasy X-2 will be supported by one of the largest television advertising campaigns to date for the series. The TV spots will begin December...


Official FFX-2 US site opens

kula shakerz    2003-11-01    0 comments

Square Enix USA has opened up the official website for its upcoming PlayStation 2 RPG Final Fantasy X-2. Apart from information on the game's characters, story and gameplay, the company is offering a download section as well as information on Jade. The second front woman of the popular band Sweetbox will perform the English versions of Final Fantasy X-2's two...

New feature for Final Fantasy X-2 announced

kula shakerz    2003-10-26    0 comments

The US version of Final Fantasy X-2 as well as the Japanese release of Final Fantasy X-2 International and Last Mission will feature a new element not found in the original game.The new feature, "The Creature Create System" allows the player to change the AI and fighting techniques of captured monsters. Furthermore, monsters can be captured by laying out so-called...

FFX-2 demo in US OPSM

kula shakerz    2003-10-19    0 comments

This months issue of Official US PlayStation Magazine has an English trailer of Final Fantasy X-2 and an interview with Square Enix USA's Product Co-ordinator from E3. Not much new is shown in both videos but is nice to see FFX-2 on the TV set. In related news, OPM has promised to have several FFX-2 goodies in next month's issue...


EA To Publish Final Fantasy X-2 in Europe

sifar    2003-09-24    0 comments

Electronic Arts will publish Square Enix's PlayStation 2 title Final Fantasy X-2 in Europe sometime early next year. Previously, EA had already published Final Fantasy X International in the Asia - Pacific region. Until now, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has acted as publisher of all PlayStation and PlayStation 2 Final Fantasy titles in Europe. Final Fantasy X-2 will be available...

Final Fantasy X-2 Goes International

sifar    2003-09-10    0 comments

Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy X-2 International and Last Mission for PlayStation 2. Apart from the standard International version treatment a la Final Fantasy X International and Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, this new title will feature some entirely new elements: If there is no clear save data of X-2 available, players can only collect items in a bonus dungeon,...

Official FFX-2 US Release Date

sifar    2003-09-03    0 comments

Square Enix USA has announced that the sequel to its 2001 PlayStation 2 blockbuster Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy X-2 will be available in the US in early December, carrying a retail price of $49.99 USD. This contradicts earlier unofficial reports speaking of an early November release date. Furthermore, the company announced that Final Fantasy X has been added to...


Final Fantasy X-2 English Trailer released

sifar    2003-08-17    0 comments

Square Enix has finally released a trailer of Final Fantasy X-2 in English. The video shows several FMV shots and in-game shots of the game. It also features Yuna's voice in English. Apparently, the trailer was released on TechTV and has finally been made online by the folks at Final Fantasy X-2 Online. Thanks to Devine Dark Angel for the...

New FFX-2 North American box cover

sifar    2003-08-08    0 comments

Today, a possible cover for Final Fantasy X-2 emerged on the net. Unlike the Japanese FFX-2 cover, the US version is more eye catching and colourful. The cover shows all three protagonists. It is not yet known if this is the official cover, however it does seem likely to be the one. If not, the cover will most probably just...

Square Enix Producers Talk FFX-2

sifar    2003-08-07    0 comments

In a recent interview with Weekly Famitsu, Square Enix's Akitoshi Kawazu and Yoshinori Kitase discussed the English version of Final Fantasy X-2 as well as Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles. Asked about the chances of bringing the latter to PlayStation 2, Kawazu said it would be difficult due to the obvious lack of the GameCube's Gameboy Advance link-up feature. Regarding the...


FFX-2 wins Double Platinum award!

sifar    2003-07-29    0 comments

A PlayStation Meeting 2003 was held in which game developers were awarded based on the sales generated by their video games. Final Fantasy X-2 won the most prestigous award as it was the only game in the year to gross over 2 million copies.

FFX-2 Vocal Collection soundtrack event

sifar    2003-07-21    0 comments

This past week, Square Enix released the Final Fantasy X-2 Vocal Collection soundtrack onto the Japanese Market. On each of the singles you can find photographs of Mayuko Aoki (Yuna), Marika Matsumoto (Rikku), and Megumi Toyoguchi (Paine). A DVD was also included with each single. It contained an interview with one of the stars, a special film and a song....

FFX-2 Vocal Collection Announced

sifar    2003-06-21    0 comments

Square Enix has announced three Final Fantasy X-2 vocal collection singles, featuring performances by the voice actresses of Yuna, Rikku and Paine (Mayuko Aoki, Marika Matsumoto and Megumi Toyoguchi). Each single will ship with a DVD containing an interview, one song as well as a Final Fantasy X-2 special movie. Just like the Final Fantasy X-2 original soundtrack, the vocal...


FFX-2 for Winter 2003 confirmed

kula shakerz    2003-04-17    0 comments

Recently, Final Fantasy Origins was released in North America. The package had an advertisement which featured Final Fantasy X-2. The ad mentioned how the game was meant to be released in Winter 2003. As most know, the game was rumoured to be released this November, however, new rumours have it that this date could be shift up until December. As...

FFX-2 sells 2 mil. + free screensaver

kula shakerz    2003-04-16    0 comments

On Final Fantsy X-2's official site, they have made available a free screensaver which features several artworks by Tetsuya Nomura. The screensaver is said to be very similar to the prelude video in the actual game. Also, Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy X-2 has broken the 2 million mark in unit sales. The game's sales began from March...