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Fullmetal Alchemist: A Broken Angel, A Broken Game

AlterGenesis-X    2005-03-05    0 comments

Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel is one of Square-Enix's latest releases on the PS2. Based on the insanely popular anime Fullmetal Alchemist this game had a lot of hype. Yet, the hopes and dreams all those Fullmetal fanboys were shattered. I had my own doubts about this game myself, as games based on movies and TV, or in this...

Square Enix announces Heavy Metal Thunder

kula shakerz    2005-03-04    0 comments

Square Enix recently revealed a new PlayStation 2 game titled Heavy Metal Thunder during a live event taking place in Tokyo. Despite today's official announcement, the game still remains a mystery, as the company revealed no details, except for its target platform. At the event, a new television program to be broadcasted on TV Tokyo was introduced. Titled Heavy Metal...

North American DQVIII release details

kula shakerz    2005-03-04    0 comments

Square Enix president Youichi Wada recently mentioned that he would like to release Dragon Quest VIII as soon as possible in North America. Provided the Level 5-developed title turns out to be a success, Square Enix will consider bringing related products to the North American market. Hence, Wada placed a major emphasis on the release, saying a successful launch would...


New Front Mission Online details

kula shakerz    2005-03-02    0 comments

Square Enix has that announced the official release date of Front Mission Online will be March 12th 2005. The game will be available in Japan for 6,800 yen ($65.07 US). The monthly usage fee has been fixed at 1,280 yen ($12.25 US). A release dates for the game's PC version and has yet to be announced.

Square Enix establishes Square Enix China

kula shakerz    2005-03-01    0 comments

Square Enix recently announced the formation of Beiijing-based Square Enix China. With the creation of this new subsidiary, the company aims to unify its operations on the Chinese market and in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan). Previously, Square Enix utilized a joint venture with a Taiwanese company to manage its online game operations in the main Chinese market. In...

Musashi Samurai Legend site updated

sifar    2005-02-25    0 comments

Square Enix has made its first large update on the US website of its upcoming Action RPG, Musashi Samurai Legend. The additions included new information, pictures, videos, desktop wallpapers, and much more. The website can be accessed by visiting the link below. Link >> Musashi Samurai Legend website The game is to be released in North America on March 15,...


Radiata Stories OST release date

sifar    2005-02-22    0 comments

It was announced by Team Entertainment that Radiata Stories's Original Soundtrack would be released on February 23, 3005 for 3,200 JPY. The album will contain 79 tracks composed by Noriyuki Iwadare, and be available on two CDs. Its catalogue number is KDSD-00061~62.

Square Enix announces mystery event

kula shakerz    2005-02-22    0 comments

Square Enix has announced plans to hold a special event in Japan next month. Called HMTxSMG Secret Live and Special Guest, the event will take place in Shibuya's O-West on March 2nd from 19:00 JST. While no information as to what might be announced at the event has been revealed, two links on the website suggest that the rock combo...

Square Enix to release 1 game per month

sifar    2005-02-19    0 comments

The Japanese site of Bloomberg was recently given an oppotunity to interview the President of Square Enix, Yoichi Wada, and ask him about his upcoming plans for the company. Wada discussed how he hopes to release a new title in Japan each and every month starting from the firm's new fiscal year (March 2005). The next possible titles include Egg...


KH:CoM's possible European release date

sifar    2005-02-19    0 comments

On the official Nintendo website, the Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories section shows May 27, 2005 as being the day the game will be shipped all over Europe. There has been no announcement from Square Enix and so we are still not certain if that is the exact date. Link >> Nintendo Europe's KH:CoM webpage Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories...

New evaluations, demos, and details

sifar    2005-02-13    0 comments

The PlayStation 2 Action-RPG, Musashi Samurai Legend, was reviewed in the current issue of GameInformer magazine. The scores were decent as the game obtained 8.25/10 and 7.5/10. In addition, Square Enix has made available a demo of the title in the current issue of the Official US PlayStation Magazine. Japanese magazine, V-Jump, offered some new information about the title. It...

Drakengard 2 Official Site Updated + New Info

Xin    2005-02-10    0 comments

Square-Enix has updated the official website of its action RPG sequel Drakengard 2. In addition to character and story info, The website revealed that ground-based battles will be far more advanced this time around, as developer Cavia is promising improved controls and a newly implemented combo system. The development team also aims to increase the number of boss battles, thereby...


Romancing SaGa Japanese Release Date

Xin    2005-02-04    0 comments

Gaming Dealers and stores across Japan are advertising that Square-Enix's Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song will be released on April 21st for a price of 7140 yen ($68.60 USD). Romancing SaGa is a remake of the Super Nintendo title of the same name that was released in 1992. No Us or European Release has yet been announced for this title.

Musashi Samurai Legend Us Release

Xin    2005-02-04    0 comments

Square Enix has announced, that its action RPG sequel Samurai Legend Musashi (Musashiden II: Blademaster in Japan) will be released in the US on March 15th. The sequel to the 1998 PlayStation One title Brave Fencer Musashi will retail for $39.99 US. Samurai Legend Musashi's release will mark the first time in company history that a title will be first...

Drakengard 2 New Info + Images

Xin    2005-02-03    0 comments

In the recent issue of Famitsu Weekly, a four page article on the upcoming Drakengard 2 revealed a new character and a bit of new information. As previously reported, the game picks up 18 years after Caim's exploits in the first Drakengard. The heroes this time around are Nove, a young man who can speak with the Dragon known as...