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More Final Fantasy XI Accounts Banned

kula shakerz    2006-10-20    0 comments

Yesterday, a number of accounts which were confirmed to have violated the user agreement by using unauthorized third-party software tools within Final Fantasy XI to enable abnormal in-game movement were discovered and have been suspended or permanently terminated. Based on the results of an investigation, over 1,400 PlayOnline accounts have been either suspended or terminated on Oct. 19, 2006 for...

Game Informer Review

Brendan    2006-10-20    0 comments

In line with my misinforming, two-timing, back-stabbing, treacherous, deceitful, movie worthy, action-packed, controversy embroiled, liberally slanted, contentiously elitist, legally bound, morally unscrupulous, judiciously impaired self, enjoy this review from Game Informer that heralds the release of Final Fantasy XII, and has a few titillating English screens. Hi-ho silver! View the scan.

Beginning of the End

Brendan    2006-10-20    0 comments

The best part of a new videogame in any franchise that fans around the world have high expectations for is the fun of the wait, the excitement of the days merely prior to the release date itself. This is the best part of the wait, when we're so close to the finish line yet so far away at the same...


Tracklisting for FFXII OST Revealed

Brendan    2006-10-19    0 comments

"Selections from Final Fantasy XII," is the name of the special North American release of the original soundtrack to the most "eagerly anticipated RPG of all time." Unlike it's Japanese counterpart, the North American version only harbors 31 of its big brother's 80 plus tracks; practically assuring a CD of the highest quality music that the entire soundtrack has to...

Final Fantasy XI Maintenance

kula shakerz    2006-10-17    0 comments

Square Enix is performing a Final Fantasy XI maintenance tomorrow on October 18th. The maintenace will start at 10:00 and last for five hours to 15:00 (PDT). All servers will be offiline during the maintenace. Once this maintenance is completed, the client update will start automatically after logging back into Final fantasy XI. Just follow the instructions that appear on...

FFXII OST On Its Way to NA

Brendan    2006-10-17    0 comments

With two weeks to go until the release of Final Fantasy XII, details are now oozing out in regards to a North American release of the Square-Enix maega-hit Final Fantasy XII's soundtrack. IGN's twelve days of Final Fantasy XII got a first glimpse at the proposed album cover for Final Fantasy XII's soundtrack, amidst a flurry of public relations acivity...


The Harvest Festival! (Final Fantasy XI)

kula shakerz    2006-10-16    0 comments

The Final Fantasy XI Harvest Festival will begin on October 19, and a new event named "The Dark Lilies" will be introduced along with the usual costumed fun! Bring your friends and join the festivities! Event Details: This event is scheduled to commence on October 19th at 17:00, and will last until November 1st, 0:00 (PST). The Harvest Festival will...

EU Dirge of Cerberus Release Date Confirmed?

kula shakerz    2006-10-15    0 comments

The European Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus release date is now confirmed. The game is released on the 3rd November 2006 so you better start saving now! If you didn't know, Dirge of Cerberus is a third person shooter role-playing game which is a sequel to the 1997 video game Final Fantasy VII. It is also part of the...

Numbers, Numbers, Who's Got the Numbers?

Brendan    2006-10-15    0 comments

In a story that's entirely unrelated to anything SE-ish, Weekly Famitsu--the magazine that awarded Final Fantasy XII a perfect 40/40--recently did a poll of their readers to see who would even be buying a next generation console. "Which next-generation console do you wish to play the most?" Readers answered with: 47.9% - None 35.6% - PlayStation 3 13.6% - Wii...


Final Fantasy III Slipping in Japan

Brendan    2006-10-14    0 comments

Well, after reigning supreme in both numbers and popularity, the NDS revamp of Final Fantasy III slipped to number eight on the Japanese game charts, tallying out at an incredible 781,713. With numbers that give major console games a run for their money, Final Fantasy III is a bonefide success, and hopefully it'll carry over to the United States release,...

Advent Children: A Review

Brendan    2006-10-14    0 comments

If you've never played Final Fantasy VII, or are entirely ignorant to the vast franchise that has met with indescribable success on the different platforms that producer Square-Enix has churned out, then you may want to reconsider the DVD you’re mentally holding in your mind. However, if you’re into taking a risk, or even delving into a movie entirely separate...

Xbox Live Maintenance = No Final Fantasy XI

kula shakerz    2006-10-13    0 comments

Microsoft will be conducting maintenance for Xbox Live at the time and date listed below. Final Fantasy XI players using the Xbox 360 version will be unable to log into PlayOnline during this period. *Those who are already logged into PlayOnline when the maintenance begins will be able to continue using the PlayOnline features until they log out. Maintenance Period...


Final Fantasy XII Day

Brendan    2006-10-12    0 comments

On Wednesday, New York City's DigitalLife pavilion came alive with one of the highest honors any commercial event have bestowed upon it: It's own holiday! Yesterday, with 19 days to go until the release of the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XII in the North American territories, Square Enix laid it all out on the table for some lucky fans. At...

Besieged Adjustments

kula shakerz    2006-10-11    0 comments

The next Final Fantasy XI version update will bring several changes to Besieged, including level 6 forces, temporary items distributed at the outset of battle, and increased experience points and Imperial Standing credits. Changes to Besieged: Since the July version update that strengthened the beastman forces, Besieged battles have become longer and the benefits of participating decreased. In the next...

2006 Release of Dirge of Cerberus in Europe?

kula shakerz    2006-10-08    0 comments

Square Enix announced some time ago that Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus is to be shipped to Europe in November, hopefuly this means that the game will be released the same month.