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FFT Advance SP

sifar    2003-01-14    0 comments

The recreation of the bond between Nintendo and Squaresoft has become even more tighter, after Nintendo announced FFTA coming in a bundle pack with a GameBoy Advance SP Pearl White Edition. It will also contain a special collector's edition strap to go with the GBA SP. It was definitely not a coincidence for both the new GBA SP and FFTA...

Square + Enix Solving Problems

sifar    2003-01-14    0 comments

Despite the recent rejection by Mr. Masashi Miyamoto (owner of 40% of Square's shares) of the offer by Enix to Square for a merger, Square is still pressing forward for a merger to happen. A Square representative stated that they were in talks with Enix again in order to make an agreement that would satisfy the needs of both sides....

Nobuo Uematsu's Special Album

sifar    2003-01-13    0 comments

Nobou Uematsu's website featured on PlayOnline.com gave us some preview samples to his upcoming special album titled "Black Mages". Not much is known right now as to what the CD set will contain, but we are somewhat sure that it will contain several grand remixes of great Final Fantasy tracks. The sample music seems very promising as it blends new...


FFX-2 US Release Confirmed

sifar    2003-01-11    0 comments

Squaresoft confirmed today that Final Fantasy X-2 will be released in North America for the PlayStation 2. FFX-2 is the first game to be a direct sequel to a Final Fantasy game. The game is also the first FF game to have an all star female cast. This game is expected to become the hottest game of the year in...

FF:TA European Release Date

sifar    2003-01-11    0 comments

According to Nintendo Europe's website, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance has been planned to be released in Europe by the end of 2003. FFTA is a rpg game being developed by Squaresoft for the GameBoy Advance, and has been directed by Yasumi Matsuno. A confirmation date is yet not available, but at least it is reaching Europe. Also, an official website...

FF Origins Release In North America

sifar    2003-01-10    0 comments

According to various reports, Square has finally confirmed its release of Final Fantasy I and II for North America. Both games will come in a single package titled Final Fantasy Origins. The name was patented by Square at the beginning of December at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. These remakes are said to have several improvements in comparison...


Square And Enix Problems

sifar    2003-01-10    0 comments

News has arrived about how the head shareholder of Squaresoft, Mr. Masashi Miyamoto, has become unhappy with the dealings Square has had with Enix thus far. Miyamoto believes that the ratio of Enix having 0.81 of their stock equal for every 1 stock Squaresoft as being very unfair. He has also been found stating that the merge is unecessary if...

Shinyaku Seiken Densetsu Update

sifar    2003-01-10    0 comments

Game Watch has made available, for viewing, some images from Squaresoft's upcoming title Shinyaku Seiken Densetsu. The game is being worked on by the development team of Brownie Brown Co Ltd who have worked on previous Square titles such as Seiken Densetsu 2, 3, and Legend of Mana. This game will be a remake of the first Seiken Densetsu which...

Sales For The Last Week Of 2002

sifar    2003-01-10    0 comments

Media Centre showed the sales of video games for the last week of the year 2002. The week started on December 23 and ended on December 29. Kingdom Hearts Final Mix made a great entry on this one taking the number 3 spot on the charts. Note though that these sales charts are for Japan only. Here's a look at...


New Square Goodies

sifar    2003-01-09    0 comments

Digi Cube's online shopping site has made available some new square products that hardcore fans of Squaresoft can buy. The new wave of goodies include Pine's new necklace from FFX-2 which has been made in pure 925 silver. Its price will be 13,000 yen. Yuna's new necklace from FFX-2 has also been made in 925 silver and will cost 21,000...

Unlimited SaGa OST Track Listing

sifar    2003-01-09    0 comments

DigiCube has made available the list of tracks that will be in the upcoming Unlimited SaGa OST that is being released Jan.22.2003. The CD set is composed of 2 CDs with 32 and 26 tracks respectively. The 2nd CD will contain 4 bonus tracks of some of the more well-liked themes in the game. Below are the tracks in order:...

FF XI Upgrade/Add-on

sifar    2003-01-08    0 comments

Square has made available some information about an add-on for its online MMORPG Final Fantasy XI, the vision of Jirat. This new update/add-on will contain three new locations. They are Yutanga forest, Rikyua desert and the village of Kazem. It will also contain many new monsters and over 200 new items. There will also be many new job classes such...


Squaresoft Is Hiring

sifar    2003-01-07    0 comments

Squaresoft is recruiting game masters for its online MMORPG Final Fantasy XI for the PC. To apply, call Square's office in Shibuya, Tokyo and request for an application. Some of the requirements are being fluent both in English and Japanese. All applicants must also be between the ages of 25 to 28 in order to appl. They must also answer...

Unlimited SaGa OST

sifar    2003-01-06    0 comments

Unlimited SaGa is the most recently released title by Squaresoft. The game has recieved great reviews and now with its upcoming OST release, information about it has become available. The Unlimited SaGa OST CD set will be composed of 2 CDs which will consist of 32 and 26 tracks respectively. On the 2nd CD, there will be an additional 4...

Japan's Top 10 Most Wanted Games

sifar    2003-01-03    0 comments

Famitsu.com releases the top 10 most wanted games in Japan every week, and this week was no different. Final Fantasy X2 continued its reign at the top. Other square games included Final Fantasy Tactics Advance at number 7 and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles at number 9. Below is the official top 10 list for this week. Final Fantasy X-2 (PlayStation...