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Square Enix Sued

Brendan    2006-09-05    0 comments

GI is reporting today that acclaimed Japan-based game developer Square Enix is being sued by distributor Soft-World for $3.78 Million in US dollars. Soft-World says Square's inability to supply them with the necessary source code has badly hampered their attempts to distribute and launch the MMORPG in Taiwan, Macau, and Malaysia among others. The distributors claim that the 3 million...

Final Fantasy XIII Confirmed In Tokyo Game Show Lineup

kula shakerz    2006-08-31    0 comments

Both GameFront and The Magic Box have confirmed that new content from both PLAY STATION 3 Final Fantasy 13 games will be shown at this year's Tokyo Game Show. Check back for more information regarding Squar Enix's Tokyo Game Show lineup.

Action Taken Against Third-Party Tool Users (Again)

kula shakerz    2006-08-31    0 comments

Recently, a number of accounts which were confirmed to have violated the user agreement of Final Fantasy XI by using unauthorized third-party software tools 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 Aug. 30, 2006 for...


Chocobo Raising Now Available!

kula shakerz    2006-08-22    0 comments

The highly anticipated chocobo raising system of Final Fantasy XI has finally been added in yesterdays update. Now players can raise their very own chocobo. Eventually, they will be able to breed their fully grown chocobos and possibly produce rare and expensive eggs. The process of chocobo raising begins when you trade an egg obtained from a shop or battlefield...

Final Fantasy III DS Release Date

kula shakerz    2006-08-22    0 comments

Square Enix has announced that the Nintendo DS remake of Final Fantasy III will be hitting US shores on November 14, 2006. Featuring a dynamic job-changing system and full touch-screen capabilities, the only Final Fantasy game for the DS yet to be released in North America should becone a hit.

First Dragon Quest IX Details

kula shakerz    2006-08-16    0 comments

Before conducting the 20th Family Classic Concert - Dragon Quest no Sekai (World of Dragon Quest) in Tokyo today, Dragon Quest series composer Kouichi Sugiyama took his time to talk to the Japanese media about the concert and his game-related work. After expressing gratitude to the fans for showing continued interest in the concerts, he briefly touched upon the subject...


Dirge of Cerberus releases in North America!

AlterGenesis-X    2006-08-16    0 comments

Yes, it has been a long wait, but the long awaited continuation of the Final Fantasy VII story in Dirge of Cerberus has made its way to North American Shores. As many of you know, this game is a shooter that features one of the Final Fantasy VII optional characters, Vincent Valentine. So, be sure to pick this one up...

Japanese Final Fantasy V, VI Advance Release Dates

kula shakerz    2006-08-07    0 comments

Square Enix has updated the release dates for the newest GameBoy Advance-based remakes of its Super Famicom classics Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy VI. Final Fantasy V Advance will hit Japanese retail store shelves on October 12th. Final Fantasy VI Advance will follow sometime this winter.

Square Enix Cancelled Fantasy Earth

kula shakerz    2006-08-07    0 comments

Square Enix today announced the transfer of the administration duties for Fantasy Earth: Ring of Dominion to Gamepot as of November 1st. The PC-based MMORPG was originally released on February 23rd by Square Enix. Furthermore, Gamepot will introduce an item-based payment system versus the current monthly usage fees. Fantasy Earth: The Ring of Dominion is already the third online game...


Famitsu Readers Most Wanted Game

kula shakerz    2006-07-28    0 comments

Final Fantasy XIII is on 2nd place on the 30th of June - 6th of July "Famitsu Readers Most Wanted Games" list. Final Fantasy Versus 13 has gone up one place from number 17 to number 18. Final Fantasy III NDS (Square Enix) Final Fantasy XIII PS3 (Square Enix) Biohazard 5 PS3 (Capcom) Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 (Konami) Summon...

Square Enix Dominated The PlayStation Awards

kula shakerz    2006-07-28    0 comments

Sony Computer Entertainment recently held the annual PlayStation award ceremony. With Sony Computer Entertainment president Ken Kutaragi at hand, the event's winner was once again Square Enix. Japan's leading RPG maker managed to win a double platinum award for Final Fantasy XII , a platinum award for Kingdom Hearts II and a gold award for Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy...

Square Enix Announces Summer Lineup

kula shakerz    2006-07-26    0 comments

Square Enix has announced the release dates for their upcoming summer lineup in North America. Aside from the already released Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, Square Enix has the following release dates set: Dirge of Cerberus Final Fantasy VII for PlayStation 2: August 15 Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime for Nintendo DS: September 19, 2006 Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria for PlayStation 2:...


Action Taken Against Third-Party Tool Users

kula shakerz    2006-07-26    0 comments

Recently, 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 2,000 PlayOnline accounts have been either suspended or terminated on Jul. 21, 2006 for...

Final Fantasy Radio Hits AOL Once More

kula shakerz    2006-07-26    0 comments

Square Enix and AOL have announced that Final Fantasy Radio has once again hit AOL Radio. Available at AOLRadio.com, the station will feature music from Nobuo Uematsu, as well as other composers. "We feel so fortunate to have such a loyal following and want to give a huge 'thank you' for their efforts to bring back FINAL FANTASY radio," said...

Square Enix Announces Two New OSTs

kula shakerz    2006-07-26    0 comments

Following the August 24th release of Final Fantasy III for the Nintendo DS, Square Enix will release a new Final Fantasy III Original Soundtrack. Titled Final Fantasy III (DS Version) Original Soundtrack, the package will include an audio CD and a DVD. It will carry the catalogue number SQEX-10076~7 and be available in Japan for 2,500 yen ($21.54 USD). The...