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Official Valkyrie Profile Website

kula shakerz    2005-12-15    0 comments

Square-Enix have opened the official website for their upcoming Valkyrie Profile games. They have also announced that trailers of both games games will appear at JUMP Festa later this month. The game, Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth for PlayStation Portable and Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria for the Playstation 2, will appear at a special premium theatre which will show videos and Square-Enix...

Final Fantasy VI Character Featured in KH2

kula shakerz    2005-12-11    0 comments

With the recent screenshots of Vivi in Kingdom Hearts 2, fans of the KH series have had the chance to wonder which non-Nomura designed characters would appear in Kingdom Hearts 2. Well now a second Yoshitaka Amano character, a Gambler and Airship pilot known as Setzer Gabbiani will be appearing in Kingdom Hearts 2. Originally from Final Fantasy VI, Setzer...

Valkyrie Profile Remake and Sequel

kula shakerz    2005-12-11    0 comments

Square Enix have revealed information about Valkyrie Profile Lenneth and Valkyrie Profile 2 Silmeria, a PSP remake and PS2 prequel respectively of the Tri-Ace devloped Valkyrie Profile. Current information says that Valkyrie Profile Lenneth will have new movie sequences to help give a better connection to Valkyrie Profile 2 although no information if the game will have a complete makeover...


JUMP Festa Line-Up Announced

kula shakerz    2005-12-07    0 comments

Square Enix has announced their line-up for this month's JUMP Festa 2006. The company will be showing off the following games at the event. There games will be available in playable form: Final Fantasy XII, PlayStation 2 Kingdom Hearts II, PlayStation 2 Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII, PlayStation 2 Front Mission 5: Scars of the War Dragon Quest, Mobile...

Square Enix Opens Official English Grandia III Website

kula shakerz    2005-12-07    0 comments

Square Enix has opened the official website for the North American version of its GameArts-developed PlayStation 2 RPG, Grandia III. While the site does not provide any information regarding a stateside release date, it promises the availability of a trailer movie by December 22nd. Grandia III was originally released in Japan on August 4th. Link >> Official Grandia III Website.

Need A Drink? Grab a Final Fantasy XII Potion!

kula shakerz    2005-12-05    0 comments

Square-Enix, possibly looking to underwrite the mounting cost of its oft-delayed newest Final Fantasy title, has partnered with Suntory Ltd. to create what is sure to be gaming's tastiest beverage, Final Fantasy XII Potion. Suntory, famous for their whiskeys, Boss canned coffees, and oolong teas, will target a relaxing but energizing taste for the drink. Six potential bottles designs were...


New Dynamis Areas In Upcoming Final Fantasy XI Update

kula shakerz    2005-11-28    0 comments

Dynamis that was introduced to Final Fantasy XI players in February 2004, is a collection of special battlefields designed for alliances with a maximum of 64 players. As mentioned in recent articles regarding the Fellowship system, the simultaneous display of characters on screen is limited due to memory restrictions on the client side (PlayStation 2), which created fears that such...

Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Ahturhgan Website

kula shakerz    2005-11-24    0 comments

Square Enix opened the official Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Ahturhgan website today. Treasures of Ahturhgan is a expansion pack for Square Enix MMORPG Final Fantasy XI and it will include new jobs, areas, quest, armor and more. One of the new jobs, the Blue Mages is presented on the site. These formidable fighter-mages employ elegantly curved blades for close...

Dirge of Cerberus: FFVII Pre-Order Details

kula shakerz    2005-11-20    0 comments

Square Enix recently announced a pre-order campaign for its upcoming Action RPG Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII for PlayStation 2. Those who pre-order the game in Japan will be treated to a special movie DVD titled Compilation of Final Fantasy VII: Reflections. This disc will contain the following five trailers of the various Compilation of Final Fantasy VII projects:...


Dragon Quest VIII Released!

AlterGenesis-X    2005-11-17    0 comments

Dragon Quest VIII made its debut on the shores of North America yesterday. It's retail price being $59.99 (USD) and $65.99 (CDN). Included in the package is a playable demo of Square Enix's long awaited Final Fantasy XII. Dragon Quest VII has been given an ESRB rating of T for Teen.

Final Fantasy XI Version Update in December

kula shakerz    2005-11-16    0 comments

Square Enix announced today that the next version update of Final Fantasy X: Online is currently in development and that its scheduled for release in mid-December. Planned content include: Additions to the Fellowship system New areas New quests Additions and adjustments to the battle system Additions to fishing And more additions and changes covering a wide range of activities! In...

New Kingdom Hearts II details + Passion info

sifar    2005-11-15    0 comments

A new trailer and most probably the final trailer of Kingdom Hearts II was revealed recently at a videogame store in Japan. It features many new clips with voice acting that give some new details regarding the game. The trailer shows us two new members of the Organization, footage on Kairi, Axel and BHK fight, the Sorcerer (Mickey's Master), the...


Final Fantasy XII at Jump Festa and other details

sifar    2005-11-15    0 comments

The folks at 1UP.com and IGN have made available various reviews, screenshots, videos of the Final Fantasy XII demo being released with Dragon Quest VIII today in North America. The demo doesn't reveal much plot of the game but gives gamers complete access to how the battle system plays out. It lets you experience the Active Time Battle and Wait...

New Final Fantasy IV Bundle Pack image + details

sifar    2005-11-15    0 comments

Nintendo announed that they plan to release a bundle pack of Final Fantasy IV and their Game Boy Micro. The handheld system will have artwork by Yoshitaka Amano on its face cover and sell for approx. 17,200 JPY. The game is set to be released in Japan on December 15, 2005. Link >> Final Fantasy IV Micro Bundle Image In...

Tetsuya Nomura reveals new info in Dengeki PS2

sifar    2005-11-15    0 comments

In the latest issue of Dengeki PS2 Magazine, Tetsuya Nomura discusses how he will start working on a new project after the completion and release of both Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII and Kingdom Hearts II. He stresses however that this new project is NOT a Final Fantasy 7 remake. He also mentions how the Compilation of Final Fantasy...