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European Star Ocean 3 with bonus DVD?

kula shakerz    2004-08-22    0 comments

According to Amazon.co.uk the European version of Star Ocean 3: Til the End of Time will ship with a bonus DVD containing Final Fantasy XII footage. This has not yet been confirmed from Square Enix or Ubisoft who is publishing the game in Europe. Star Ocean 3: Til the End of Time will be released in Europe on October the...

More Dragon Quest VIII details

kula shakerz    2004-08-22    0 comments

The newest issue of V-JUMP magazine revealed that Dragon Quest VIII will have a so-called tension system. The game's battle menu will feature a charge command, which if utilized raises a character's tension level and results in his or her attack, spell or skill getting more powerful. This charge command can be used multiple times until characters enter a state...

Final Fantasy XII site updated

kula shakerz    2004-08-21    0 comments

The official Final Fantasy XII site has been updated, this time they have added a subsection to the "About Ivalice" section named "Those who live in Ivalice". The new section features information and concept art of the Hume and Viera race, the section will also have information regarding Moogles, Bangaas and Seegs. Humans known as humes in Final Fantasy XII...


Chains of Promathia box covers + pre-ordering

sifar    2004-08-20    0 comments

The Official US Final Fantasy XI site has updated the "Store" section of its site and added the upcoming expansion pack, Final Fanatsy XI: Chains of Promathia. Both versions (PC and PlayStation 2) will cost gamers $29.99 USD and be released on September 21, 2004. On the site, you can view the covers of both packages featuring artwork by Yoshitaka...

Final Fantasy I-II Advance confirmed for Europe

sifar    2004-08-18    0 comments

Nintendo has just confirmed that Square Enix's GameBoy Advance RPG, Final Fantasy I - II: Advance, will be making its way to Europe on December 10, 2004. However, the game will be released with the title Final Fantasy I - II: Dawn of Souls. The "Dawn of Souls" subtitle was just registered by Square Enix in North America (on July...

Official US Star Ocean 3 website goes online

sifar    2004-08-18    0 comments

Square Enix has finally opened the official US site for the action RPG, Star Ocean 3: Till the end of time. The content of the site includes information on the story, characters, battle, game system, hints, and downloads in the form of six wallpapers. Link >> Official Star Ocean 3 Website The PlayStation 2 title is expected to hit North...


Panasonic airs TV Spot for a cellphone with Cloud

sifar    2004-08-17    0 comments

Currently in Japan, a TV Spot from Panasonic is being aired which features the new FOMA P900iV cellphone. This is the same cellphone that we have seen Cloud use in some screenshots from Dengeki Magazine (and others). The new phone will have the ability to play videos it seems and can directly connect to your television set. Below you can...

Final Fantasy XI at the Leipzig Games Convention

kula shakerz    2004-08-16    0 comments

Square Enix has announced that their upcoming title Final Fantasy XI will be available for play for attendees of the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany, which runs from August 19th-22nd. For the very first time European gamers will be given the opportunity to experience for themselves exactly what has made the title so successful in North America and Japan, boasting...

Kingdom Hearts II pre-release party

kula shakerz    2004-08-16    0 comments

Square Enix has sent out the first invitations to the Kingdom Hearts II release party. As previously reported, the pre-release party will take place on the 26th and 27th August in the Pacifico Yokohama Convention Center. Both Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts: Chains of Memories will be shown in playable form.


Square Enix registers a new trademark

kula shakerz    2004-08-16    0 comments

Square Enix has registered yet another trademark at the United States patent and trademark office. This time they registered "Dirge of Cerberus" and as usual its virtually impossible to guess what this will be by reading the trademark description. We'll post more as soon as new details become available.

Front Mission Online beta testing

kula shakerz    2004-08-14    0 comments

Square Enix has revealed new details regarding the beta testing of Front Mission Online in Japan. Fans that are interested in taking part in the beta test can sign up by submitting their application before August 27th. Beta testers will need to have an email address, a PlayStation 2 with a broadband connection and a computer with internet access that...

Dragon Quest VIII soundtrack completed

kula shakerz    2004-08-14    0 comments

Kouichi Sugiyama, the composer of the Dragon Quest VIII soundtrack recently mentioned that he has completed the upcoming Dragon Quest title. The game could ship this year if the conversion and adjustmed of the music to the PlayStation 2 sound hardware goes smoothly.


New Square Enix USA president appointed

kula shakerz    2004-08-13    0 comments

Square Enix has announced that Ichirou Otobe has succeeded Jun Iwasaki as president and chief operating officer of its North American subsidiary, Square Enix, Inc. Otobe previously shared the role of chief operating officer in North America with Iwasaki, after moving from a position as Square Enix's general manager of global business.

Square Enix registers new trademark

kula shakerz    2004-08-09    0 comments

Square Enix registered a new trademark with the United States patent and trademark office on July 26th 2004. The new trademark Dawn of Souls may be a completely new console title, yet another Final Fantasy XI expansion, a manga or anime or even a new cell phone title. The trademark description covers anything from video games to mouse pads so...

European Final Fantasy XI release details

kula shakerz    2004-08-08    0 comments

Square Enix has released new information regarding the European release of Final Fantasy XI. The game will be released for PC and the box will contain seven discs, the game and the two expansions Rize of Zilart and Chains of Promathia. The retail price will be 50€ ($60.31 USD) and the monthly fee is set to $12.95 USD. Final Fantasy...