Xin 2010-09-17 4 comments
I wanted to wait for video or images to show up before posting more TGS news, but since SQEX are having YouTube accounts destroyed if you post one of their videos, we'll just go with text. We already know two of the new characters for Dissidia 012, with Lightning and Kain Highwind revealed last week. The trailer being shown at...
SquareEnix are putting a lot of faith into the PSP, at least in Japan, as it is the major focus of their offerings at TGS this year. The 3rd Birthday is a big part of these plans. December 22nd will see the return of the Parasite Eve series in Japan, with a US date to hopefully follow soon after. Much...
Xin 2010-09-16 2 comments
It might have leaked a few days before the actual show, but Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep Final Mix had a full unveiling today at Tokyo Game Show. A new enemy character has appeared, seen in Org.XIII clothing and preparing to fight Terra. There will also be a new "Secret Episode" to unlock, but only under the right circumstances. KH:BBSFM...
Xin 2010-09-15 10 comments
There's an interview with Tetsuya Nomura in Famitsu this week, mostly concerning Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy, and if you were a fan of the first, you'll probably love the second. Every character featured in the original Dissidia: Final Fantasy is returning for this sequel, in addition to the numerous new characters who will be arriving. You should also keep your...
Xin 2010-09-15 2 comments
Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep is one of the year's biggest surprises, to me at least. Reason being, it's a KH game that makes sense of itself, makes sense of the entire series, has a pretty great cast and is just fun to play. Square seem to realize this as well, as this week's issue of JUMP will feature the...
Xin 2010-09-08 3 comments
SquareEnix have seemingly decided to punish Japan by finally releasing Final Fantasy XIII for the Xbox 360 in the region. Now, the far east shall know the horrors of Vanille's voice actor. Officially titled Final Fantasy XIII Ultimate Hits International, the 3 disc set will feature the English vocal track as well as text in English, Japanese and European languages....
Xin 2010-09-08 5 comments
Tokyo Game show is becoming a little more interesting, with today's announcement in Shonen Jump that Dissidia: Final Fantasy is indeed getting a sequel. Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy, with the '012' part pronounced as 'Duodecim', is already in development for PSP and scheduled for release in 2011. The game is so far along that it will already be playable at...
Xin 2010-09-01 0 comments
It appears those critical bugs weren't nearly as critical as previously claimed, as the open beta phase for Final Fantasy XIV will start at 10pm EST tonight. If I'm understanding instructions correctly, which is a long shot, all you have to do is enter you SquareEnix Members information at THIS SITE, at the appropriate time, and you should have a...
Xin 2010-08-31 4 comments
SquareEnix have disclosed a new yet secretive project at a place not normally known for such announcements, the CESA Developer's Conference in Yokohama. Yosuke Shokawa (Director, Dissidia: Final Fantasy) and Yuki Matsuzawa (Concept Artist, Final Fantasy XIII) will fulfill the same roles on this new project, which is being developed at an unnamed American studio. Both men discussed how important...
Xin 2010-08-31 0 comments
Final Fantasy XIV's Open Beta phase is scheduled to kick off in less than 24 hours, and today we bring you good news of...what? Oh....Wait, not good news, BAD news! FFXIV's Open Beta has been indefinitely delayed due to the discovery of "critical bugs" within the game. SquareEnix have also stopped releasing the registration codes needed to play in the...
Xin 2010-08-30 2 comments
Tokyo Game Show is just over two weeks away, and for SquareEnix fans that aren't able to attend, this usually means one things - the return of the Closed Mega Theater. Your plight seems to be on Tetsuya Nomura's mind, however, as he mentioned earlier this week that they do plan on releasing trailers on the internet soon after the...
Xin 2010-08-29 0 comments
SquareEnix are ready to open Final Fantasy XIV to the world with the game's Public Beta set to begin this Wednesday, September 01st. To celebrate, they've also released a new trailer. Watch the Trailer: Walk Free, Walk Free Love the song, love the visuals, hate that I'll have to wait for the PlayStation 3 version in March. Someone buy me...
kula shakerz 2010-08-21 0 comments
Square Enix recently revealed a trio of bonuses for players that subscribe to both Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV. The bonuses announced in the press release only apply to the Windows version. Bonuses for the PlayStation 3 version will be announced at a later time. Bonus 1: Save up to €5.95 on the base FINAL FANTASY XI Monthly...
Xin 2010-07-29 3 comments
With Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep a little over a month away from release, SquareEnix has announced that a special edition of the game will be released in Europe. You'll pick up a nice 48pg artbook, two art prints, and a nifty box to keep all that AND the game itself in. The best part? It's only £35, a mere...
Xin 2010-07-21 0 comments
In news absolutely no one expected, SquareEnix are working on a PSP reboot of Tactics Ogre, subtitled Wheel of Fate. Which is great news in itself...but then they told us a little more. The original team for the SNES classic is being reunited, including Vagrant Story, Final Fantasy Tactics & Final Fantasy XII Director Yasumi Matsuno, who left the company...