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Square-Enix Registers New US Trademarks

Xin    2005-07-21    0 comments

Square-Enix has filed a trademark for the title "Treasures of Aht Urgan" with The US Patent and Trademark Offices as of July 7th. At this time, it is unknown exactly what the title will be used for, but it is largely believed to be the title of the next expansion pack to the company's MMORPG hit, Final Fantasy XI: Online....

New Final Fantasy XII Scans & New Character Info

Xin    2005-07-20    0 comments

Final Fantasy XII is back in the media, this time with two new scans appearing the current issue of Famitsu. The new scans feature prominently on the new character Vayne, a 27 year old young knight, previously seen in the E3 2005 trailer addressing the people of Ranbanastre. He is seen accompanied by Basch in one shot, and addressing other...

New Advent Children Scans And Action Figures

Xin    2005-07-20    0 comments

New scans of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children will be available in the upcoming issue of Famitsu. Featuring similar shots from last weeks JUMP feature on FFVII:AC, there are also a few new shots of the film as well as a look at a line of SD Action Figures of Cloud, Tifa, Kadaj, Yazoo, and Loz. Link >> Scan 1...


Code Age: Commanders Japanese Release Date

Xin    2005-07-20    0 comments

Popular Japanese publication Famitsu is reporting that Code Age: Commanders will release to Japanese PS2's on October 13th. The Code Age franchise will follow a similar path to that of Fullmetal Alchemist, with a manga already availabel and a Cell Phone game in development. It is rumored the series will eventually move into Anime form as well. A release outside...

Radiata Stories US Release Date + Cover Art

Xin    2005-07-18    0 comments

Square-Enix have announced that Radiata Stories will be released in the US on September 6th. The story of Jack Russell, Ridley Timberlake, and a cast of more than 175 playable characters will look to make an impressive entry into the US Gaming Market. Featuring a fully interactive gaming environment and a real time battle system can only help it along...

Square-Enix Promotional Campaign Begins

Xin    2005-07-18    0 comments

With Square-Enix Party 2005 just around the corner, the company's promotions department has thrown it into high gear. Today we bring you two new commercials and a special Promotional Video form SQEX. First up is a new 15 second CM for Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII, already 15 chapters strong in Japan, and set for US release in early 2006....


Grandia III New Trailer + Site Update

Xin    2005-07-16    0 comments

Square-Enix has relaunched the Official Site of Grandia III with a bit more of a sleeker design, as well as adding numerous mini-trailers throughout the site showing various gameplay features. The Special section of the site now contains a new full length trailer, showcasing both the in-game and cinematic sequence graphics, character voices, and excerpts of the game's music. A...

Square-Enix Party 2005 Official Site Goes Online

Xin    2005-07-14    0 comments

Square-Enix has launched a site for its upcoming Square-Enix Party 2005. Featuring info on the venue itself, the site displays the Exhibiton, Amusement, Cafe, and Information areas, as well as what you can expect to find at each station. A Stage Schedule has been placed in the Exhibiton Area to show when each Stage Show will take place, as well...

New Kingdom Hearts II JUMP Scans

Xin    2005-07-14    0 comments

The upcoming issue of JUMP magazine in Japan will feature a two page spread on Kingdom Hearts II, in addition to the previously reported Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children spread. Merlin is featured prominently on both scans, alongside Disney's classics Chip and Dale and Queen Minnie. also making their first appearances are Capt. Barbossa and Will Turner from Pirates of...


New Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children JUMP Scans

Xin    2005-07-13    0 comments

The latest issue of JUMP will feature a two page spread on Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, including new screens of characters, locations, and a very interesting confrontation shot. JENOVA also makes her first Advent Children appearance in these scans. Link >> FFVII:AC JUMP Scans Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children will release in the US on September 13th on DVD...

Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir Released

Xin    2005-07-12    0 comments

Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir was released today on the PS2 for US Fans. This sequel expands upon what was brought to US shores in Fullmetal Alchemist and The Broken Angel (Released 18 January 2005), this time opting for cel-shaded graphics and an enhanced play system. Link >> Curse of the Crimson Elixir Official Site Fullmetal Alchemist...

The Star Onions: Music From The Otherside Of Vana'diel

Xin    2005-07-07    0 comments

An upcoming Pop Music Arrangement album of ten tracks from Final Fantasy XI: Online, entitled The Star Onions: Music From The Otherside Of Vana'diel, was announced earlier today by Square-Enix. The newly arranged tracks will be performed by the aforementioned Star Onions, a group comprised of members of the Square-Enix Sound Staff and headed by Final Fantasy XI Composer Naoshi...


Final Fantasy III DS: Defense Is The Key

Xin    2005-07-06    0 comments

Gameplay information for the upcoming Nintendo DS re-release of Final Fantasy III have been leaked. A new feature called the Defense Meter will play a large part in the game's battle system, possibly even having a greater importance than a character's HP. An attack from the character on enemies will result in depletion of the Defense Meter, and once it...

Before Crisis Chapter 15: The Gold Saucer & The Pilot

Xin    2005-07-01    0 comments

Chapter 15 of the Square-Enix Mobile RPG Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII has been released, and this time around we see the Turks heading to the Gold Saucer. The troupe also makes their way to Rocket Town, where familiar ace-pilot Cid Highwind makes his series debut. Link >> View Chapter 15 Screens Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII is available now...

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children UMD Release Date

Xin    2005-06-29    0 comments

Square-Enix has confirmed that the UMD version of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, avaialble exclusive to Sony's PSP, will release simultaneously with the Japanese DVDs on September 14th. While the UMD version will not feature any of the Special Features available on the DVD versions, it will include a selection of the movie's Battle Music. Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children...