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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...