sifar 2003-02-15 0 comments
Gamespot.com released some information about Final Fantasy XI and its' online testing which will begin in North America. Square has been stated saying that they are working on a closed beta for the North American version of Final Fantasy XI. The company will use the beta to test all the different types of internet connections and see how compatible they...
sifar 2003-02-15 0 comments
Yesterday, Square released Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (FFTA) to the gaming market in Japan. Alongside its release was that of the GBA SP which was sold seperately and bundled up with the FFTA game. Many Japanese business found this idea great, seeing that it would result into them generating a large amount of sales. How well the game actually does...
kula shakerz 2003-02-13 0 comments
Following a shareholders meeting in Tokyo today, Square and Enix announced the official name of their new merged company: The corporation, which will begin its operations on April 1st, will be called Square Enix. As previously reported, one Square share will be exchanged for 0.85 Enix shares, after Square founder and No. 1 shareholder Masashi Miyamoto successfully pressured the companies...
kula shakerz 2003-02-11 0 comments
Square announced today that Final Fantasy Origins, the PlayStation remakes of the first two Final Fantasy games, will launch in the U.S. on April 8. Both games will come on one disc for the modest price of $30. Square also launched an official site for the US version of the game at this address. Both games feature revamped graphics and...
kula shakerz 2003-02-09 0 comments
Square recently announced a number of new details for their upcoming Final Fantasy X sequel. Final Fantasy X-2. The game is set for a March 2003 release in Japan. The first new piece of information covers a new character, Nooj. A fighter and leader of the Young Allies, an organization rivaling the New Yevon Order in power. Before that, he...
kula shakerz 2003-02-05 0 comments
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences has announced the finalists for its 2003 Interactive Achievement Awards. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremonies on February 27 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. SquareSoft received 6 nomination for this years award ceremony, lets hope they win some too ^_^ Kingdom hearts got nominated...
sifar 2003-02-03 0 comments
It was only recently confirmed that Final Fantasy I + II would definitely hit the shelves of European stores. The compilation titled Final Fantasy Origins is a complete remake of the first two games in the FF series. It seems that the game will be delivered to Europe, but only in English. The game will come along with a standard...
sifar 2003-02-02 0 comments
According to rumours, in the next issue of Famitsu Magazine, there will be an interview with Squaresoft director, Yasumi Matsuno, and Nintendo Reprsentative, Shigeru Miyamoto. The two men will discuss their current projects and here is a little snippet from their discussion: Journalist: Is the development of Final Fantasy XII in progress? Matsuno: Collaboration with Nintendo is positive. I should...
sifar 2003-02-02 0 comments
According to Gamers.com those working in Enix America had to leave yesterday due to their closing. This event occured because of Square taking over operations here in North America. The union of Squaresoft and Enix will probably involve a lot of restructuring and in the end could profit both firms. A meeting will be held by the two on February...
sifar 2003-02-02 0 comments
Squaresoft has confirmed that the strategy guide for Final Fantasy X-2 will be published by none other than Bent Stuff who also worked on the guide for Kingdom Hearts. The guide will be called FFX-2 "Ultimania Guide". These guides are similar to the ones we get in North American + Europe, however, there is a slight difference. The guides seem...
sifar 2003-02-01 0 comments
Square Europe have confirmed that Final Fantasy Origins will make its way to Europe. FF Origins will consist of two games: Final Fantasy I + II. Currently only the English version will be sent to England and Scotland, and by mid-march, the rest of Europe shall receive the game. Final Fantasy Origins, for the PSOne, is a complete remake of...
sifar 2003-01-31 0 comments
Company Vorbesteller alongside PlayStation.co.jp are offering buyers of Final Fantasy X-2 a limited free keychain which can only be recieved if the game is booked in advance. In competition, Amazon.co.jp has offered Final Fantasy X-2 for 15% cheaper, thus lowering the price to 6,630 yen. In other news, Hori published information on its "Tiny Bee" controller for Final Fantasy X-2....
sifar 2003-01-30 0 comments
Thats right, FFX2.com has just revealed a video of Final Fantasy X-2 which showcases Yuna singing with Paine and Rikku dancing. Just as mentioned before, Koda Kumi sings two tracks for the game and Yuna sings one of them. The dance sequence of Yuna is actually being done by the singer Koda Kumi who has done motion capture for Yuna....
sifar 2003-01-30 0 comments
Quiter gave us some information on how many units, of Final Fantasy X-2, Squaresoft planned to send to Japan for its early mid-march release. And that number has been deemed as being 1 million. The game will be available March 13, 2003 for 7,800 yen which is approx. $66 USD.
sifar 2003-01-29 0 comments
Quiter has made available some information about the new Add-on coming up for Final Fantasy XI. It will be released on April 17, 2003 for approx. 3,980 Yen. That is the price for the PlayStation 2. The price for the PC version is yet to be announced. Famitsu and Dengeki gave us some more updated information along with Quiter. A...