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FFXIII: Vocals, Visuals & Trial Runs

Xin    2009-03-31    3 comments

With FFVII:Advent Children Complete just over the horizon, the demo for Final Fantasy XIII can finally be yours. But what should you expect? From a technical aspect, the demo is from a 2008 build of the game, and according to director Motomu Toriyama represents only 50% of the title's current state. When at full power, the team claims FFXIII will...

Advent Children Complete Coming To North America

kula shakerz    2009-03-26    3 comments

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete is coming to North America this summer. The Blu-Ray exclusive will be released by Sony Pictures on Monday 1 June 2009. The movie includes an "exclusive sneak peak at Final Fantasy XIII" but it is not known whether or not its the PlayStation 3 demo included with the Japanese version or just some trailers....

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Gameplay Videos

kula shakerz    2009-03-21    1 comment

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days is only a couple of months away from its Japanese release and Square Enix has released some new gameplay videos. The game is developed by Square Enix with assistance from video game developer h.a.n.d. that has also been involved with other Square Enix titles such as Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales, Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon....


Advent Children Complete TV Ad

kula shakerz    2009-03-18    3 comments

The Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete TV ads are now airing in Japan. The upcoming director's mix of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is a Blu-ray exclusive and will hit the shelves in Japan on April the 16th. Included with the film is a demo of the upcoming Final Fantasy XIII that is exclusive to the PlayStation 3. Click...

Square Enix Acquires Gamebryo Engine License

kula shakerz    2009-03-17    2 comments

Square Enix has licensed the Gamebryo game engine which has powered games such as Oblivion, Fallout 3, and Warhammer Online. They have not yet announced what they are going to use it for but the engine (v2.6+) supports the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Windows (DirectX 9 and 10) so it could be pretty much anything.

Square Enix Introduces The Security Token

kula shakerz    2009-03-17    2 comments

As a result of growing account security concerns within the online gaming community, Square Enix is now introducing the Square Enix Security Token. The token greatly increases the security of PlayOnline accounts by allowing users to log on by using a constantly changing one-time password that is displayed on the screen. The Square Enix Security Token will be available for...


Final Fantasy XIII Website Has Been Updated

kula shakerz    2009-03-15    0 comments

Square Enix has updated the official Japanese Final Fantasy XIII website with some new info. The character section now has some information and screenshots of the three remaining members of "Nora", the Snow-led resistance movement fighting the Cocoon's theocratic government. The "message" section has also been updated and it confirms Bahamut's appearance in the game. Check of the official site...

Four New Echoes of Time Trailers

kula shakerz    2009-03-03    2 comments

Square Enix has released four new gameplay trailers from their upcoming Nintendo Wii/DS game Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time. Trailer 1 >> Aqueducts Gameplay Trailer 2 >> Boss Gameplay Trailer 3 >> Co-Op Firefighter Gameplay Trailer 4 >> Competitive MP Gameplay

Final Fantasy IV: The After Is For Everyone

Xin    2009-02-27    3 comments

Whoa, I didn't realize how long it's been, but about six months ago we mentioned the possibility of mobile title Final Fantasy IV: The After heading to the US via WiiWare. Today comes a bit of confirmation, as the game has been given an E rating by the ESRB and slated for a release on Nintendo's powerhouse. Feel free to...


Final Fantasy XIII: Meet Team Nora

Xin    2009-02-25    4 comments

If memory serves me correctly (guess the reference you win a prize*), the last time we talked FF13, we introduced you to three brand new characters. New info has come and gone since then, so let's play catchup. Leburo, Gadou & Maaki are actually part of a group known as Team Nora, lead by the one and only Snow Villiers...

Dragon Quest IX Release Delayed

Xin    2009-02-12    3 comments

Are you a Dragon Quest fan? Eagerly anticipating the release of the upcoming ninth entry for Nintendo DS? If so, you will not like this article. Dragon Quest IX has been officially delayed. Originally slated for release in Japan on March 28th, you'll now have to wait until July 11th to get your hands on the soon-to-be hot commodity. Link...

FFVII:ACC Site Launches + New Trailer

Xin    2009-01-30    5 comments

What do you know, SquareEnix was busy tonight. The official site for the upcoming Blu-Ray exclusive Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete has launched, and brings with it a new trailer. Link >> Official Site Stream (HD & SD) Link >> YouTube (SD) And a bonus for PlayStation 3 owners: If you have a JP account, you can download it...


New Final Fantasy XIII Trailer (Now on PSN)

Xin    2009-01-28    11 comments

The countdown has ended, and in all three major territories, a new trailer for Final Fantasy XIII was released. Enjoy this new video of voiceovers, gameplay, and new characters. Link >> YouTube (SD) By the way, we may not have seen Sazh, but those other new characters do have names. Lepuro & Gadou are the two operatives seen working with...

The Crystal Bearers Rise From The Grave

Xin    2009-01-28    1 comment

In news that makes absolutely no sense, a new trailer has surfaced for the long ago announced Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers Link >> FFCC:Crystal Bearers Trailer Doesn't look too bad, actually. Though the music at the start I can do without. Perhaps the wait for news will become a bit shorter than it has been for this Wii...

Final Fantasy XIII Countdown

kula shakerz    2009-01-21    6 comments

Both the European and the North American Final Fantasy XII websites are now featuring a countdown that will end in 6 days (next Wednesday at 16:00 GMT). This is apparently the first of many countdowns to come according to Square Enix. Link >> European Final Fantasy XIII Website. Link >> North American Final Fantasy XIII Website.