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Hanjuku Hero promotional event

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...

Final Fantasy XI price cuts

kula shakerz    2003-05-08    0 comments

Square Enix will release a new budget version of Final Fantasy XI in Japan in June, for 4800 yen ($38,84 USD). This version will not include the recently released expansion pack but it will have all the latest patches of the game, so it's not necessary to download any updates from the PlayOnline server after installation.

North American FFXI may include expansion

kula shakerz    2003-05-07    0 comments

There are rumours that suggest that the "Girade no Genei" add-on that recently got released in Japan will be included in the North American default package. It's also said that it will be possible for PlayStation®2 gamers to play on the same servers as the computer users. More information will be available during this years E3.


Square Enix hiring game masters

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...

Official FF:CC site updated

kula shakerz    2003-05-03    0 comments

Square Enix has updated the website of its first GameCube RPG Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles. Following the game's debut on North American soil at the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles this month, the company will open the offical website on May 16th. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles will be available in Japan on July 18th and sometime later in...

FFXI ßeta application period has ended

kula shakerz    2003-04-29    0 comments

The public beta application period for Final Fantasy XI has now ended. So good luck to all of you people who signed up for the beta testing and too bad for those of you that didn't.


Square Enix Chairman Speaks

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...

FFXI: Vision of Jiraat sale figures

kula shakerz    2003-04-19    0 comments

The Final Fantasy XI add-on Vision of Jiraat that was released in Japan on April the 17th is selling well. All the 80.908 units shipped by Square Enix got sold out during the first day. That's about 10.000 more than on the initial Final Fantasy XI release a year ago. No one know when the next shipment arrives but one...

Square Enix E3 games confirmed

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...


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...

Hanjuku Hero Release Date

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.

FFXI Add-on video download

kula shakerz    2003-04-16    0 comments

Tommorow, this great add-on will be released to the public of Japan and Square Enix has released a publicity video just for this occassion. The video shows us several of the new job classes, their abilities and the new environments that have been added. Before the video was only available through streaming, but now can be also be downloaded. Streaming...


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...

Become a FFXI beta tester

kula shakerz    2003-04-13    0 comments

Square Enix USA has announced that they will be having a beta test for Final Fantasy XI very soon. If you want to become a beta tester then you must meet several requirements. You have to be 13 years or older, you must live in the United States or in Canada and you must meet the following PS2/PC requirements. PlayStation2...

FF Origins released in North America

kula shakerz    2003-04-09    0 comments

The Squaresoft classics, Final Fantasy I and Final Fantasy II are released today in North America. You get both games in a package called Final Fantasy Origins. These new versions contain updated graphics, CGI movies, better soundtracks and some new options. The game is released by Square Enix U.S.A and will retail for about $29.99 USD (26,68€ / 3.413,79¥). The...