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Voices of the Lifestream

kula shakerz    2007-09-16    4 comments

Voices of the Lifestream is an OverClocked ReMix Album featuring free fan arrangements from the soundtrack to Square's legendary Final Fantasy VII for the Sony Playstation. From jazz to techno to rock to classical, it features over forty five tracks from over forty artists, each interpreting composer Nobuo Uematsu's works in their own unique style. You can download the entire...

Crisis Core sold 350,000 copies on day one

kula shakerz    2007-09-15    2 comments

Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core was released in Japan on Thursday and it has sold 350,000 copies on its first day of release 60,000 of which were the limited edition PSP & Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core bundle. Below are some pictures from the release: In semi-related news. More hints of a Final Fantasy VII remake is found in the...

Heroes of Mana released in Europe

kula shakerz    2007-09-14    3 comments

The latest game in the Mana series has hit European shelves today exactly one month after the North American release. The Nintendo DS title features wireless multiplayer and new maps are missions are available through the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection. This was Square Enix' second release this week. The first being Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core which was released in Japan...


Final Fantasy VII remake confirmed? (UPDATED)

kula shakerz    2007-09-13    20 comments

According to a new rumor, completing the newly released Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core two times will supposedly unlock a pre-rendered movie that is very similar to the PlayStation 3 Tech Demo that was shown at E3 2005. Here are some screenshots from the rumored trailer: All we can do at this point is hope that its true. Hopefully Square...

European War of the Lions release confirmed

kula shakerz    2007-09-12    3 comments

Square Enix has finally confirmed the European release date of Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions. The Sony PSP title is a remake of the PlayStation 1 classic Final Fantasy Tactics originally released in Japan in 1997 and North America in 1998. The game will hit the European shelves on October 5th, 4 days before the North American...

Crisis Core intro video

kula shakerz    2007-09-09    7 comments

The Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII intro video has been uploaded to YouTube (and various other video sites). The intro is almost 3:30 minutes long and reminds a lot of the original Final Fantasy VII intro sequence. Intro Final Fantasy VII Tech Demo


Valkyrie Profile 2 out in Europe!

kula shakerz    2007-09-07    6 comments

Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria was released today in Europe for the Sony PlayStation2. The game is a sequel to the original Valkyrie Profile video game which was originally released in 1999 in Japan, and later released in 2000 in the United States.

Finally, A Winner!

Brendan    2007-09-05    3 comments

Scores are in and the mother of Japanese gaming magazines says Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is a keeper. Out of a total of 10 points, the game got three scores of 9 and one score of 8. Thusly, Crisis Core is the first Final Fantasy VII sequel to meet to a warm reception. Let the localization wait time begin.

Special Joker Bonus

Brendan    2007-09-03    0 comments

Square Enix is strengthening a fledgling trend for its North American releases. Any players who preorder their Joker copy from Amazon, Gamestop, or Game Crazy will get a key chain, a cleaning rag with a map printed on it, and a DS charm. Joker drops November 6, 2007.


Dragon Quest IX Pushed Back

Brendan    2007-09-03    0 comments

Dragon Quest IX, whose development for the DS has been marred by the gradual stripping away of its originally unique features, has been pushed back for release from a late 2007 to 2008. Square cited a need to improve game software. Coupled with the additional localization times, American and European fans will be waiting several months more.

10th Anniversary Gallery Report

Brendan    2007-09-03    3 comments

The Final Fantasy VII 10th Anniversary Gallery took place this past weekend, bringing with it throngs of crowds to see all the nifty little things on display. Luckily, though, GAF has obtained tantalizing pictures of what went down at Spiral Garden--the gallery where the exhibition was held--and it's interesting, to say the least. Click GamesAreFun for Gallery pics!

TGS 2007 Line-Up

Brendan    2007-09-03    2 comments

It feels like yesterday that the TGS 2006 Line Up was on the web...oh well, it must be that time of year again. Tokyo Game Show 2007, Japan's largest video game exhibition, is set to hit on September 20th. Square's coming with a full house this year, so buckle up and check out the list: Playable Dragon Quest IV (DS)...


Five minute Crisis Core Trailer

sifar    2007-08-27    2 comments

Square Enix has made available a five min trailer of their upcoming PSP title, Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. The video features tons of cut scenes, full motion videos, and gameplay footage. It also has the theme song, Why, sung by Ayaka playing in the background. Link » FF7: Crisis Core Trailer

Crisis Core Soundtrack Dated

Brendan    2007-08-17    6 comments

The soundtrack to Final Fantasy VII's latest spin off, Crisis Core, will release in Japan on October 10, 2007. Composed by Takeharu Ishimoto, the game's soundtrack will cover 55 songs across 2 discs. Crisis Core drops in Japan on September 13, 2007. Coincidentally, the Ring of Fates soundtrack by Kumi Tanioka hits Japanese shelves on September 19, 2007. You can...

Online Store Opening 08/20/2007

Brendan    2007-08-17    3 comments

The North American division of Square Enix's repository for all thing Enix and buyable in nature, the Square Enix Online Shop, will be opening its e-doors on August 20, 2007. JOIN US FOR THE STORE’S GRAND OPENING ON AUGUST 20 (6 p.m. PST) Quality merchandise from and inspired by the catalogue of SQUARE ENIX™ products are finally available in the...