kula shakerz 2002-08-14 0 comments
Just because Final Fantasy XI is online doesn't mean some series traditions aren't being continued, as Square is set to release a book of art based on FFXI. The cover, as well as much of the art within, is done by longtime Final Fantasy conceptual artist Yoshitaka Amano.
kula shakerz 2002-08-14 0 comments
In anticipation of the impending release of Kingdom Hearts, the first Disney/Square game, Square EA is holding a "Kingdom Hearts Consumer Day" at the Playstation store in San Francisco. Kingdom Hearts posters will be given away on a first come, first serve basis, though copies of the game itself will remain out of reach until the September 17th release. Those...
kula shakerz 2002-08-13 0 comments
On August 9th, 2002, Squaresoft Japan unleashed the Official Final Fantasy 1&2 website. When first entering this awsome website, you are greeted with a small opening movie (just a tiny fracture of the actual opening movie for Final Fantasy 1). After the movie, there is tons of eye candy and information that will leave your cleft pallet satisfied for a...
kula shakerz 2002-08-10 0 comments
Square has announced its official lineup of games for Nintendo's new console, Gameboy Advance, and the list is looking good. Four games were officially announced for the GBA, along with their Japanese release dates. The games are: Chocobo Successor - Late 2002 Final Fantasy Tactics - Winter 2002/Early 2003 Seiken Densetsu - Summer 2003 Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicle - Spring...
kula shakerz 2002-08-09 0 comments
As already reported in previous news articles, Square will release Final Fantasy I & II in Japan on October 31st of this year. The games will retail for 3800 yen a piece. Here are some great news for hardcore fans, square has officially announced that they will also be releasing a premium package that includes both games and 3 action...
kula shakerz 2002-08-09 0 comments
Square is currently conducting a web-based survey with randomly chosen PlayOnline registrants. The survey is probably being used to gauge interest in Final Fantasy XI and to see if a PlayStation 2 or PC version is preferable. The questions consist of these questions, among others: How many fee-based online RPGs do you currently play? How often to do you play...
kula shakerz 2002-08-08 0 comments
Disney is presently auctioning off 25 copies of Kingdom Hearts, tickets to the pre-release party in LA and an art print signed by Tetsuya Nomura. The auctions are being held at Disney's aution site via eBay. Click here to bid.
kula shakerz 2002-08-07 0 comments
A special Final Fantasy XI box will be released in Japan on September the 26th. The retail price will be at 7900¥ (or around $66.00 US). Square has not confirmed what will be included in the package as of yet, but it is assumed that it will be the latest build of Final Fantasy XI as well as the latest...
kula shakerz 2002-08-06 0 comments
Square has announced that Kingdom Hearts will be released on September 17th in the US. Disney will make a large marketing blitz to ensure high sales. Expect trailers on Disney Home Videos this fall. Square has added some new extras in the US version: new difficulty modes new boss battles a surprise appearance by a Final Fantasy villain as one...
kula shakerz 2002-08-02 0 comments
SquareSoft are currently working on enhanced versions of Final Fantasy I and II for the PSOne. Finaly the release dates are revealed. SquareSoft will be releasing FFI & II (sold separately) for 3800 yen (about $32 USD) on October 31, 2002 in Japan. Also to be released on that day is the Final Fantasy I and II Premium Pack for...
kula shakerz 2002-07-19 0 comments
It should come as no surprise that Square has discovered yet another bug in Final Fantasy XI. There are apparently some places in the game where, due to the geography, players can battle enemies and avoid all return attacks. Square has not said if this can be done against any significantly powerful monsters, but considering their urgency on correcting the...
kula shakerz 2002-07-19 0 comments
Square will be releasing Final Fantasy I and II once again this fall, but not for the Wonderswan color as had been previously announced. Instead, this fall, the two games will be released on the PSOne in Japan. No announcement has been made as of yet for an American or European release.
kula shakerz 2002-07-19 0 comments
PlayOnline has announced that Squaresoft Japan has just started publication on a cartoon based on the online series Final Fantasy XI. The article also states that a trailer showing the Teacher/Doctor Suzuki is in the works. No release date has been announced as of yet, but chances are further information will be released sometime within the following weeks. In other...
kula shakerz 2002-07-19 0 comments
Square has officially launched the site to their upcoming Playstation 2 release, Unlimited Saga. A Macromedia Flash trailer and a site index is all that is available at the site's present state. This installment of the saga series will feature a whole new style of gameplay and will take place in a new century. To access the site and see...
kula shakerz 2002-07-19 0 comments
Confirmation of the newest SaGa game, entitled Unlimited SaGa was made in Famitsu's latest print. The game is being headed by Akitoshi Kawazu, whose credits include other SaGa Frontier games and the Legend of Mana. Also noted was a new battle system, to be a change from that found in SaGa Frontier and SaGa Frontier II. The game has a...