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 2003-04-03 0 comments
Dengeki Online released its sales figures for the period of March 24 - March 31. It showed that Final Fantasy X-2 had sold another 80,406 units, bringing its total up to 1,837,887 but dropping from the number 1 spot to the number 4 spot. Final Fantasy X MegaHits sold another 8,603 units bringing its total up to 89,236. Its position...
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...
sifar 2003-04-02 0 comments
Three new action figures have been created for Final Fantasy X-2. The figures are of Yuna, Rikku, and Paine. However, it seems that Yuna's is only a statue. They have all been created in detail and have all the accessories that Tetsuya Nomura (character designer) had given them in his artworks. The only problem seems to be that the clothing...
sifar 2003-04-01 0 comments
Square Enix has told Reuters that a sequel for Kingdom Hearts is already in development. No platform has been mentioned, however, it is assumed to come on the PlayStation 2 or at least on the PS3. This is because Yoichi Wade (president of Square Enix) has stated that he wants to be commited to the consoles that support Square Enix...
sifar 2003-04-01 0 comments
Today, Square Enix opened its US website which can be viewed at http://www.square-enix-usa.com. The site doesn't have much new content but gives us links to PlayOnline.com and talks about the merger between Square and Enix. However, the best thing to note is that Final Fantasy XI will undoubtedly make its way to North America. The site shows two images saying...
sifar 2003-04-01 0 comments
DigiCube is offering customers a free gift if they reserve the new FFXI add-on titled Vision of Jiraat. The gift will be a strap/key chain with the picture of a Tarutaru on it. Supplies are limited and so if you are going to purchase the add-on, go to http://www.digicube.co.jp now.
sifar 2003-04-01 0 comments
The fiscal year that ends today has been one of Square's most successful years, and with the merger with Enix, things seem to be getting better. The strong sales of Final Fantsay X-2 in Japan and Kingdom Hearts in North America has led Square to pay its share holders 69 yen/share ($0.58 USD), which is an increase from the previous...
sifar 2003-04-01 0 comments
Square Enix released some suprising information on its official site. They mentioned that Chrono Break was to appear in Japan by the end of 2003. The game is being made for the PlayStation 2 and was being worked on alongside the time Unlimited SaGa was being worked on. The project is around 40% complete and is moving fast towards its...
sifar 2003-03-31 0 comments
Square Enix's official site together has finally opened and can be viewed at http://www.square-enix.co.jp. The site is similar to PlayOnline.com, but has its differences. The site has two major links which lead to the FF games and to the Dragon Quest games respectively. The site is still in Japanese and so it may be hard for you to understand, but...
sifar 2003-03-31 0 comments
Squaresoft and Enix will finally merge tommorow and they just revealed their new logo. The merger was announced on November 26, 2002 after several disagreements were finally resolved. They say the new company will continue its creativity and progressive attitude. Also, the red in the logo is said to combine the two companies. And their official website will be at...
sifar 2003-03-30 0 comments
The Japanese online store, Amazon.co.jp, has shown Kingdom Hearts 2 available for advance booking. There still hasn't been any official announcement by Square or Disney, however, this happening can make us more certain of Kingdom Hearts 2's production taking place.
sifar 2003-03-30 0 comments
A book related to Unlimited SaGa seemed to have been released in Japan this past Friday and it held some interesting information. It showed the usual info on the characters, the battle system, the items, the monsters and so on and so forth. It also held some interviews with the staff involved in the project. Producer, Akitoshi Kawazu, made an...