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Final Fantasy XI-2 In Development?

kula shakerz    2006-07-18    0 comments

Japan's Nikkei Net news service recently reported that Square Enix is currently working on a sequel to Final Fantasy XI. The next-generation massively multiplayer online RPG is being developed for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows Vista formats. Further details are not provided (including whether or not said sequel is a direct follow-up to the adventures of Vana'diel or...

Besieged – Additions And Adjustments

kula shakerz    2006-07-10    0 comments

Since its introduction in the Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion disc, Besieged has become far more popular than the development team ever anticipated. This popularity leads to certain victory with little need for strategy on almost every World, as hundreds of players unite to repel the beastman hordes. With the gradual adjustments that have been implemented, it is now possible...

Artifact Armor For The New Jobs Confirmed In Next Update

kula shakerz    2006-07-06    0 comments

The artifact and limit break quests for the blue mage, corsair, and puppetmaster jobs will be added in the next version update. You must have attained a certain level with each job to access its new quests. The artifact quests are continuations of the previously available "An Empty Vessel," "Luck of the Draw," and "No Strings Attached" quests. Like the...


Valkyrie Profile 2 Sells 280,000 Copies in Japan

kula shakerz    2006-07-06    0 comments

Square Enix's highly anticipated RPG sequel Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria claimed the first spot in last week's edition of the Japanese sales charts. Released on June 22nd, the game has sold 281,510 copies through the 25th. Broccoli's Galaxy Angel II: Zettai Ryouiki no Tobira for PlayStation 2, which was also released on the 22nd, entered the charts at 12. Other...

Final Fantasy XII to Hit US in Late October

kula shakerz    2006-07-06    0 comments

Square Enix recently confirmed that Final Fantasy XII will hit North American shelves on October 31st. The game's standard version will retail for $49.99 US, while the limited collector's edition will go on sale for $59.99 US. The latter will ship with a bonus DVD including a promotional trailer, developer interviews, artwork and more. Final Fantasy XII was released in...

FFVII: Advent Children Ships 2.4 Million Units Worldwide

kula shakerz    2006-06-26    0 comments

Square Enix today announced that it has shipped more than 2.4 million copies of its CG movie Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children worldwide. The movie was released for DVD and UMD in Japan on September 14th, 2005 with the English version for North America and Europe following suit on April 25th.


Official Final Fantasy XI Site Updated

kula shakerz    2006-06-16    0 comments

Yesterday Square Enix released the new version of the Official Final Fantasy XI site. The new site is easier to navigate and it got improved readability and they plan to continue updating and revising the site's content. They would also like comments and suggestions on how to improve it even more. » Comment & Suggestion form. In related news, the...

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

kula shakerz    2006-06-14    0 comments

Square Enix officially announced Dragon Quest Monsters Joker for DS. Despite being one of the first third party titles to be announced for Nintendo's handheld, Square Enix had not released any details regarding the game after its initial announcement one year ago. The newest installment of the popular monster-raising RPG will feature 3D battles and support WiFi connection and DS...

Four Valkyrie Profile 2 OSTs Announced

kula shakerz    2006-06-14    0 comments

Square Enix recenbtly announced that they will release the following four Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria soundtracks. Keep in mind that the given release dates indicate the respective album's Japanese release date. Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria Original Soundtrack Volume 1, two-disc set (the first-print edition will ship with a special box capable of holding all four soundtracks), July 12th, 3,300 yen...


Final Fantasy XI Linkshell Community Beta

kula shakerz    2006-06-09    0 comments

The Final Fantasy XI Linkshell Community Beta Version is a new service that will be available to adventurers in the very near future! Now you will be able to communicate with your linkshell members from any location with Internet access. Many tools are provided by the Linkshell Community to support the groups that adventurers have formed within the world of...

Final Fantasy Concert DVD Announced

kula shakerz    2006-06-06    0 comments

Square Enix has announced The Voices: Music from Final Fantasy Premium Orchestra Concert DVD. This DVD features a recording of the Final Fantasy concert which was performed in Yokohama on February 18th. The Voices: Music from Final Fantasy Premium Orchestra Concert DVD will be released in Japan on June 21st. The standard one-disc edition will be available for 3,800 yen...

Japanese Final Fantasy III DS Release Date Announc

kula shakerz    2006-06-06    0 comments

Square Enix recently announced that its DS remake of the Famicom (Nintendo) classic Final Fantasy III will hit Japanese retail store shelves on August 24th, carrying a suggested retail price of 5,980 yen ($53.06 USD).


Square Enix Signs Mobile Deal

kula shakerz    2006-06-06    0 comments

Square Enix has announced that the distribution of Dirge of Cerberus: Lost Mission ~Final Fantasy VII~ for the first three months with Amp'd Mobile. The title, available this summer, will have both a single player mode that will take place three years after the Meteorfall at the end of Final Fantasy VII. Much like in Dirge of Cerberus for the...

New Final Fantasy XIII Details Announced

kula shakerz    2006-05-25    0 comments

In a massive feature article Japan's leading gaming publication, Weekly Famitsuu takes a closer look at Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIII for PlayStation 3. Famitsuu reports that at the time when Square Enix showed off the infamous Final Fantasy VII technical demo for PlayStation 3 at last year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, Final Fantasy XIII was still in development for PlayStation...

Final Fantasy XIII Revealed at E3

kula shakerz    2006-05-09    0 comments

Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy XIII for the PlayStation 3 at their E3 press conference today. In the trailer you see a female character in misc battle scenes, maybe they are using a female lead this time (?). The world looks futuristic like the one found in Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 and it also looks like the...