Article archive

Drag-on Dragoon 2 Confirmed

Xin    2004-12-15    0 comments

In the current issue of Japanese Publication Weekly Famitsu, Square Enix has revealed a sequel for last year's Drakengard. The game, known as Drag-on Dragoon In Japan, will be entitled Drag-on Dragoon 2: Love Red, Ambivalence Black. The game will apparently take place 18 years after the original, and focus around a series of Five Seals which must remain sealed...

Dear Friends Tours North America

Xin    2004-12-14    0 comments

An announcement released today via e-mail has confirmed that the Final Fantasy Concert Series, Dear Friends: Music From Final Fantasy, will begin a North American Tour beginning in February 2005, the first of which to be held February 19th at The Rosemont Theater in Rosemont, IL. “After the fantastic support received at the first concert in Los Angeles, I am...

Final Fantasy XI December patch

kula shakerz    2004-12-12    0 comments

Square Enix released the latest patch for their MMORPG title Final Fantasy XI on December the 8th. Some of the changes in this patch are; several new items, more quests in most areas, a new Thief ability and changes to the auction house tax system. Visit the official ChangeLog to see the full list of changes: Link >> Official December...


FFVII:AC Official Site Updated

Xin    2004-12-10    0 comments

The official site for Square Enix's upcoming DVD Movie, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, was updated earlier today. The site now features the four minute trailer that was showcased earlier this year, at this September's Tokyo Game Show 2004. Link >> FFVII:AC Official Site (Trailer can be found under Trailers as Trailer 003) Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is currently...

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Released

Xin    2004-12-07    0 comments

The second installment of the Kingdom Hearts series, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, has been released to stores across North America today. The game takes place after the events of the original Kingdom Hearts, and follows the exploits of Sora as he explores the mysterious Castle Oblivion. Square Enix has also launched the English Language Version of it's KH:CoM Site....

Radiata Stories Special Trailer

Xin    2004-12-02    0 comments

A Special Trailer for Radiata Stories has been released to the game's official website. The new trailer features the game's theme song, Fortune by Nami Tamaki, along with revealing new game footage and some new characters. Unfortunately, this special trailer will only be available for viewing until December 7th. The game's TGS 2004 Trailer is also available on the site...


Square Enix releases its JUMP Festa 2005 Lineup

Xin    2004-12-01    0 comments

Square Enix has released its lineup of games they will be showcasing at the upcoming JUMP Festa 2005. Both of the new Kingdom Hearts titles will be available in playable form as well as the upcoming Radiata Stories. Below is a complete list of titles to be featured: Kingdom Hearts 2 (playable) Kingdom Hearts: Chain Of Memories (playable) Final Fantasy...

Final Fantasy X-2: A New Era

Xin    2004-12-01    0 comments

It’s been two years since the adventure that was Final Fantasy X. Together with her guardians, Lady Yuna defeated Sin once and for all, and brought about the Eternal Calm to Spira. The Aeons have finally been given a chance to rest, and Spira can finally be at peace. Yet, even with Sin gone, some things are still missing. That...

Square Enix to re-release DQVII and Valkyrie Profile

kula shakerz    2004-11-29    0 comments

Square Enix has announced that they plan to re-release two of its most popular PlayStation One titles next year, as part of Sony Computer Entertainment's PS One Books budget series. The two games will be released on February 3rd 2005. Dragon Quest VII has been the best selling PlayStation One game in Japan, selling 4.12 million copies since its August...


Dragon Quest VIII sells 3 million copies

kula shakerz    2004-11-29    0 comments

Square Enix announced that sales of Dragon Quest VIII for the PlayStation 2 have already exceeded three million copies in Japan. As expected, the game has become the best selling title on all current generation consoles, topping the previous bestseller Final Fantasy X, which sold 2.49 million copies (excluding International and budget re-releases) in Japan following its July 2001 release....

Square Enix will ship 2.8 million copies of DQVIII

kula shakerz    2004-11-25    0 comments

Square Enix has planned to ship 2.8 million copies of Dragon Quest VIII for the game's saturday release in Japan. Dragon Quest VIII will probably become the best selling PlayStation 2 game beating titles such as Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2. There is no release date for North America or Europe but Square Enix president Youichi Wada said...

Final Fantasy XII pushed back

kula shakerz    2004-11-22    0 comments

Square Enix president Yoichi Wada said in an interview with a newspaper named Asahi Shimbun that Final Fantasy XII will not be released this business year in Japan. The current business year ends on March 31st, 2005, making an effective publication of the title before April impossible. This will no doubt mean a large dip in projected profits for the...


New Fantasy Earth details released by Square Enix

kula shakerz    2004-11-19    0 comments

Square Enix has released some new information on its newest PlayOnline title, Fantasy Earth: Ring of Dominion. As previously revealed, the PC-based title will be a genre mix, incorporating three different popular genres: MMORPG, 3D action RPG and realtime strategy game. The MMORPG portion will let players team up with fellow users and fight monsters, while the 3D action RPG...

Radiata Stories theme song announced

kula shakerz    2004-11-18    0 comments

Square Enix has revealed that Nami Tamaki will perform the main theme for their upcoming PlayStation 2 RPG Radiata Stories. The 16-year old artist, who gave her debut with Believe, the opening theme of Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED, will contribute her newest single Fortune to the tri-Ace-developed action RPG. Furthermore, she will lend her voice to an mysterious artist, who...

New Dragon Quest VIII details

kula shakerz    2004-11-15    0 comments

Two weeks prior the release of the highly anticipated PlayStation 2 title Dragon Quest VIII: Sora to Umi to Daichi to Norewareshi Himegimi, Square Enix has released some new information on the eight installment of its flagship series. Players will be able to travel on the back of a big cat, a boat and a bird. To decrease the amount...