kula shakerz 2006-07-06 0 comments
Square Enix recently confirmed that Final Fantasy XII will hit North American shelves on October 31st. The game's standard version will retail for $49.99 US, while the limited collector's edition will go on sale for $59.99 US. The latter will ship with a bonus DVD including a promotional trailer, developer interviews, artwork and more. Final Fantasy XII was released in...
kula shakerz 2006-04-05 0 comments
As expected, Final Fantasy XII remained atop the Japanese sales charts for the second straight week. The title sold about 266,000 copies to bring its total to 2.08 million copies since the March 16th release. Thereby the game has enjoyed more success than Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 during the first ten days following its release. Apart from...
kula shakerz 2006-03-20 0 comments
The Final Fantasy XII Original Soundtrack will be available in Japan next month. The four-disc album will feature more than 100 tracks composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto, including songs that did not make it into the game. The first print limited edition will ship in a special DVD case and contain a special 28-page booklet. The Final Fantasy XII Original Soundtrack...
kula shakerz 2006-03-08 0 comments
Final Fantasy XII is just one short week away from release in Japan, and today, the first review scores became public as early copies of this week's issue of Weekly Famitsu, Japan's most well-known gaming magazine, went on sale. The verdict? A perfect score of 40 out of 40. Although Famitsu isn't especially known for its conservative scores, the multiple...
kula shakerz 2006-02-20 0 comments
Japan's leading maker of third party accessories, Hori recently announced its newest line of PlayStation 2 memory cards. Simultaneous to the release of Final Fantasy XII on March 16th, the company will release a Final Fantasy XII memory card bundle. In addition to a memory card bearing the game's logo, this limited edition bundle will also include a memory card...
kula shakerz 2006-01-23 0 comments
Square Enix recently released some new information regarding its upcoming PlayStation 2 title Final Fantasy XII. Apparently neither the Judges nor the ruling house of the Solidor will be the most powerful and most dangerous force in the world of Ivalice, but rather the Senate. This council, made up of old men, is residing in the Imperial City of Archades...
kula shakerz 2006-01-20 0 comments
Suntory has announced more details about its Final Fantasy XII Potion beverage. The beverage which will ship in 120ml bottles designed after the famous Final Fantasy item will go on sale in Japan on March 7th. One bottle will cost 191 yen ($1.66 US). In addition to the standard bottles, the company will also offer a Final Fantasy XII Premium...
kula shakerz 2006-01-09 0 comments
Sony Computer Entertainment recently announced the PlayStation 2 Final Fantasy XII Pack. This bundle will consist of a black PlayStation 2 unit featuring an illustration described as a "JudgeMaster's Dark Rune", a special stand, an original cellphone strap and the game. The PlayStation 2 Final Fantasy XII Pack will go on sale alongside the standalone version of Final Fantasy XII...
kula shakerz 2005-12-05 0 comments
Square-Enix, possibly looking to underwrite the mounting cost of its oft-delayed newest Final Fantasy title, has partnered with Suntory Ltd. to create what is sure to be gaming's tastiest beverage, Final Fantasy XII Potion. Suntory, famous for their whiskeys, Boss canned coffees, and oolong teas, will target a relaxing but energizing taste for the drink. Six potential bottles designs were...
sifar 2005-11-15 0 comments
The folks at 1UP.com and IGN have made available various reviews, screenshots, videos of the Final Fantasy XII demo being released with Dragon Quest VIII today in North America. The demo doesn't reveal much plot of the game but gives gamers complete access to how the battle system plays out. It lets you experience the Active Time Battle and Wait...
sifar 2005-11-10 0 comments
The latest issue of Shonen Jump magazine has some new information and images of Final Fantasy XII. The main coverage is on Balthier's airship which is now unofficially being titled Strahl. Also, images featuring Nono (Moogle from Final Fantasy Tactics Advance) helping operate the airship can be seen in the scan. Link >> Balthier's Airship Magazine Scan At the bottom...
sifar 2005-10-05 0 comments
Final Fantasy XII's theme song, Kiss Me Good-Bye, is scheduled to release in Japan during 2006. It has also been confirmed that the track will have an international release in both North America and Europe. The song's lyrics have been written by singer, Angel Aki, and the music will be composed by Nobuo Uematsu. Angel Aki's website features some sample...
AlterGenesis-X 2005-08-28 0 comments
After the Final Fantasy XII demo was available at Square-Enix party over a month ago, we have finally have some screenshots to go with what was shown at the event. There are 15 in total. You can view them here. Screenshot One Screenshot Two Screenshot Three Screenshot Four Screenshot Five Screenshot Six Screenshot Seven Screenshot Eight Screenshot Nine Screenshot Ten...
Xin 2005-08-01 0 comments
Yasumi Matsuno, head of the Square-Enix Fourth Development Team and Producer/Director of Final Fantasy XII has stepped down from his position with the game due to an ongoing health issue that he has been fighting with for some period of time now. Square-Enix released the following statement regarding Matsuno-san and the future of FFXII: "Final Fantasy XII's development producer Yasumi...
Xin 2005-07-30 0 comments
Square-Enix Party 2005 is well underway in Japan, and the news is beginning to shift to our shores quickly. As promised, a Big Announcement regarding Final Fantasy XII has been made. The highly anticipated next chapter in the Final Fantasy series will release in Japan on March 16th, 2006. While a US Release was not announced, general localization timetables would...