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Again, with More Color!

Brendan    2006-12-07    0 comments

A new colorful scan has made its way across the internet, showing off combat, a familiar Esper or two, and some characters in Revenant Wings, the sequel to Final Fantasy XII. You can check it out here. Thanks to Utopia-X on the SI Forums. One step closer to the Bahamas!

Upgrade Ahoy!

Brendan    2006-12-07    0 comments

I was going to let Kula post this, but he so lazy! If you haven't done so yet, check out the forums and look at the sexiness that will make you go blind (literally) faster than a teenage boy (innuendo? yes). Edit by kula: Post all your comments here.

New Trailer Set to Debut

Brendan    2006-12-04    0 comments

Fans of the new game can expect Square Enix to release a new Final Fantasy Versus XIII preview trailer on the 8th of December, 2006. Yay for progress.


New Crisis Core Trailer

Brendan    2006-12-01    0 comments

Since my friends here at SI have decided to do my job for me (God bless your hearts, children) Ido has a spiffy new Crisis Core trailer to share. Niiice. The trailer shows Sephiroth, Angeal, Aerith (in what looks similar to her KH2 garb), Zack, Cloud (in Grunt garb?) with some power-shots of Midgar, trains, and dialogue. Redemption might not...

New Scan

Brendan    2006-12-01    0 comments

A scan has surfaced introducing Ryuda, a young man with wings, as well as artwork of Vaan and Penelo, and the first in-game enviroments, screens of the characters, and the dialogue system. Now, if you'd be so kind as to click here for the image, and here to learn more about the game in general, I'd appreciate it.

Fabula Nova Crystallis Jump Festa website

kula shakerz    2006-11-30    0 comments

Square has opened a Jump Festa website for the Final Fantasy XIII compilation, Fabula Nova Crystallis (and for all the other games they'll be presenting too). There's not much to look at there apart from the game logos and 3 screenshots plus some information regarding the 3 titles. Take a look here (in Japanese). For the rest of the games...


Advance Release

Brendan    2006-11-29    0 comments

Release dates for one of the best entries in the Final Fantasy series were revealed earlier this week. Final Fantasy VI Advance, the GBA port of the SNES game, will debut to to store near you on November 30th in Japan, and February 5th in North America. Enhanced music, graphics, dungeons, and espers will be incorporated into the release of...

JUMP Festa line-up announced

kula shakerz    2006-11-27    0 comments

Square Enix revealed its line-up for next month's JUMP Festa 2007 on their official website. Among the booth's highlights will be new trailers of the Final Fantasy XIII games as well as playable versions of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (finally!) and Dragon Quest Swords. See below for the complete list of titles they are bringing to JUMP Festa. This...

Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book Trailer

kula shakerz    2006-11-26    0 comments

Square released the trailer of their upcoming Nintendo DS adventure game, Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book a while ago and here it is (a bit late). The game seems to be aimed mainly at the younger generation of the Final Fantasy fans but might be fun for the older ones too. Check out the trailer: Visit the official site...


RMT owned by Square Enix

kula shakerz    2006-11-24    0 comments

Square Enix recently reported the termination of multiple accounts held by players involved in the usage of third-party tools or cheats, or engaged in RMT (Real Money Trading) activities. In relation to the severity of the violation, over 2,500 accounts were temporarily suspended, while over 9,000 accounts were permanently banned. Details of the violations are as follows: Usage of tools...

Final Fantasy XI version update details

kula shakerz    2006-11-22    0 comments

Many new features, as well as improvements to existing game mechanics, are planned for the upcoming Final Fantasy version update. Along with the introduction of a new battle system "Salvage," the previously restricted access to the Ruins of Alza'daal will be lifted, allowing players free reign to explore the entire region. Also, several unreachable sections of both the Bhaflau Thickets...

Go Big or...Go Home?

Brendan    2006-11-21    0 comments

On Friday, Square Enix posted its sales figures for the end of the recent fiscal quarter, and the results were a bag of mixed goodies. Topping out the list for Japanese territories is the mega-hit NDS revamp Final Fantasy III, with an estimated total of 840,000 units. In Europe, Kingdom Hearts II was off to an impressive start with 540,000...


Upcoming Final Fantasy XI version update

kula shakerz    2006-11-20    0 comments

It was announced today that the next Final Fantasy XI version update is schedule for release in mid-December. In this update, players can look forward to the introduction of a large-scale battle system called "Salvage", access to new areas within the Ruins of Alza'daal, new chocobo raising features, job adjustments, and much, much more. More details regarding the content of...

Seiken Densetsu 4 Pre-Order Campaign

kula shakerz    2006-11-20    0 comments

Square Enix recently announced that there will be a pre-order campaign for their upcoming Playstation 2 RPG Seiken Densetsu 4: Dawn of Mana. Those who pre-order the newest installment will be treated to a free audio CD containing five songs ("Breath of Mana", "Prologue: Mana to Daichi to Seirei to", "Wasureenu Omoi", "Burning Spirits", and a piano solo version of...

Dirge of Cerberus out in Europe

kula shakerz    2006-11-19    0 comments

The latest game in the Final Fantasy VII series, Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus is finally out in Europe. The story takes place after the events of Final Fantasy VII and the mysterious and enigmatic Vincent Valentine takes center stage in as the World Regenesis Organization works to rebuild the planet, a year after the conclusion of Advent Children....