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Final Fantasy XII Demo Screens

AlterGenesis-X    2005-08-28    0 comments

After the Final Fantasy XII demo was available at Square-Enix party over a month ago, we have finally have some screenshots to go with what was shown at the event. There are 15 in total. You can view them here. Screenshot One Screenshot Two Screenshot Three Screenshot Four Screenshot Five Screenshot Six Screenshot Seven Screenshot Eight Screenshot Nine Screenshot Ten...

Look out! More Advent Children Scans

AlterGenesis-X    2005-08-27    0 comments

You heard me. After the news that Advent Children's release date would be delayed this side of the shore, another fresh batch of new scans have been revealed. You can view them here. Scan One Scan Two Scan Three

Advent Children Delayed

kula shakerz    2005-08-25    0 comments

The latest issue of Electronic Gaming monthly reports that the North American Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children release will be delayed because Sony Pictures wants to release it this coming holiday season. Even though rumors to this effect have been quite heavy, Square Enix has not yet mentioned anything pertaining to a theatrical release of Advent Children in the U.S.,...


New Final Fantasy X/X-2 Compilation Details

kula shakerz    2005-08-24    0 comments

Square Enix have announced that their upcoming Final Fantasy X/X-2 compilation will not only contain the two popular PlayStation 2 games, but also a third disc featuring the famous "Eien no Nagi-setsu" movie. The movie, which originally shipped with Final Fantasy X International, showed the events that happened between Final Fantasy X's ending sequence and the beginning of Final Fantasy...

Square Enix Acquires Taito

kula shakerz    2005-08-23    0 comments

Square Enix recelntly announced that they will buy at least 247,900 Taito shares worth 45.16 billion yen ($409.10 million USD), thereby making Taito a subsidiary. The Kyoto-based electronics maker Kyocera, which holds a 36.02% stake in Taito, has already approved Square Enix's takeover bid. Both companies want to profit from their existing overseas businesses: While Square Enix has a strong...

V-Jump Shows Advent Children Scans

AlterGenesis-X    2005-08-22    0 comments

Yes, as we continually await the arrival of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, we get more and more teaser material until then. Nothing much to say except, yeah, V-Jump has some new scans for you guys. You can check them out here. Scan One Scan Two


Advent Children Theatrical Details

AlterGenesis-X    2005-08-20    0 comments

Square Enix announced details on the forthcoming movie debut of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. The company briefly disclosed last month that the computer-animated movie will be hitting theaters in Japan before its DVD and UMD release, but did not outline any specific information. Admission to the movie screenings will not require any tickets, but, like most things that are...

New Dirge Of Cerberus Trailer + Character Info

Xin    2005-08-18    0 comments

The Official Site of Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus has had a couple of updates recently. First and foremost, the PV section now offers the full E3 2005 trailer for the game. Unfortunately, it is only available on stream and not for download at the moment. Be sure to keep an eye out for some familiar faces throughout the...

First Advent Children Commercial and OST News

Xin    2005-08-17    0 comments

As promised by Square-Enix, the media campaign to promote their upcoming film Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children has begun. The first commercial for the film has been made available for viewing, and though only 15 seconds in length, it features a couple new shots sure to make you anticipate the film even more than you already are. Link >> Download...


The Star Onions Heading To The US?

Xin    2005-08-14    0 comments

Square-Enix recently registered the term "The Star Onions" with The United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Star Onions are of course a mischevious bunch of youngsters hailing from Windurst in the company's MMORPG Final Fantasy XI: Online, and also the name adopted by a group of Square-Enix composers and Musuicians. Their debut pop-arrangement album "The Star Onions: Music from...

Square-Enix going Multi-Platform?

AlterGenesis-X    2005-08-13    0 comments

Recent comments from Square Enix president Yoichi Wada suggest that his company's two prized series could be taking a multiplatform route in the next generation. Wada explained, "The market for next generation game machines will be split into high-end and low-end according to the type of user. Rather than one hardware dominating, the various machines will carve out their own...

Dragon Quest VIII US Site Launches

Xin    2005-08-10    0 comments

The Official US Site for Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King has been launched by Square-Enix. While the site features very little at the moment, the first English Language Trailer of the game is available for streaming, alongside the featured tagline "4 Million People Have Become Obsessed". Link >> Dragon Quest VIII Official Site Dragon Quest VIII: Journey...


A New Square-Enix Chief Operating Officer In US

Xin    2005-08-10    0 comments

Daishiro Okada, an executive within Square-Enix, has been reappointed to be the new Chief Operating Officer of the North American branch of Square-Enix. Company President Yoichi Wada stated that this move was made to expand throughout the territory, and that former US COO and President Ichiro Otobe has been transferred to a position in Tokyo.

Advent Children Site Gets New Look And Sound

Xin    2005-08-08    0 comments

Square-Enix has updated the Official Site of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, giving the site a slight redesign and adding a new song that will undoubetdly appear in the final version of the film. The Info section of the site now contains Information and Pricing info on all three versions of the film; Advent Pieces: Limited, Reguar Edition, and UMD...

Radiata Stories US Site Opens

Xin    2005-08-08    0 comments

Square-Enix has opened the US Site for their upcoming release Radiata Stories. For the time, not much is available, just the featured splash page, a glimpse of the game's cover art, and an option to preorder the game for yourself online. Also available is the first english language trailer of the game. Link >> Radiata Stories US Site Radiata Stories...