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Final Fantasy I-II Advance indefinitely delayed

kula shakerz    2004-07-04    0 comments

Square Enix recently announced that Final Fantasy I-II Advance for Nintendo's GameBoy Advance has been indefinitely delayed after the detection of an unspecified problem. The remake was set to be released in Japan on July 15th and a North American release was set for later this year or early next year.

Square Enix + Microsoft Xbox 2 = true?

kula shakerz    2004-07-04    0 comments

Michiro Sasaki Square Enix's director of corporate planning has mentioned that Square Enix is looking into supporting Microsoft's second console the Xbox 2. Xbox 2 is currenlt sceduled for a late 2005 release. He did not provide any details regarding the decision making progress. If Square Enix was to create games for Microsofts upcoming console then it would probably sell...

Square Enix hires developers for new Seiken Densetu project

kula shakerz    2004-07-04    0 comments

Square Enix is hiring new developers for a new Seiken Densetu title. The company is specificaly hiring for art, character model and motion, background model and effect designers, battle and map designers as well as programmers. Since the game only is referred to as a Seiken Densetu project on the official site, no further information regarding the title is available...


Official Final Fantasy XII site updated

kula shakerz    2004-07-01    0 comments

Square Enix have updated the official site of the long awaited Final Fantasy XII for the PlayStation2. The updated sections are the "Story" section and the "Movie Shots" section. In the movie shots section you'll find two versions, a low bandwith and a high bandwidth, of the trailer shown at this years E3. Link >> Story Section (In Japanese) Link...

Final Fantasy I-II Advance site updated

kula shakerz    2004-06-29    0 comments

Square Enix have updated the site for their upcoming re-release of Final Fantasy I and Final Fantasy II for the GameBoy Advance. The updated sections are the "Soul of Rebirth" and "Minigame" pages. In the mini game section you will find playable flash based versions of the minigames that will be in the game and if you beat the record...

New FFXI: Chains of Promathia details

kula shakerz    2004-06-27    0 comments

Square Enix has released new details regarding the upcoming Final Fantasy XI expansion, Chains of Promathia for PlayStation2 and PC. Four new areas have been announced to appear, they are: the Uleguerand Range, the Tavnazian Safehold, Bibiki Bay and the Phomiuna Aqueducts. The Uleguerand Range is the highest area above sea level on the Quon continent. An Orc-created pass above...


Red XIII and Cid to appear in FFVII: Advent Children

kula shakerz    2004-06-26    0 comments

Scans of the latest issue of Weekly Shounen Jump magazine confirms that both Red XIII and Cid will appear in the upcoming Final Fantasy VII sequel, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. The scan also shows Tida, Aeris, Reno and Rude. Looks like we are going to meet up with most of the familiar Final Fantasy VII characters in Advent Children.

Final Fantasy XII footage on Famitsu DVD

kula shakerz    2004-06-25    0 comments

The DVD that comes with the next issue of the well known Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu (PlayStation2 Edition) will include some Final Fantasy XII footage. The footage will consist of the four minute E3 trailer, E3 behind the scene reports, and a few images. In related news, Square Enix has also updated the official site and added a section named...

Square Enix Europe and USA to change names

kula shakerz    2004-06-24    0 comments

Square Enix has recently announced that both Los Angeles-based Square Enix USA, Inc and London-based Square Enix Europe, Ltd. will be renamed on July the 1st. Both subsidiaries will operate under their new names, Square Enix, Inc. and Square Enix, Ltd, respectively. The name changes are aimed to increase the awareness of Square Enix as a global corporate brand. Link...


New details regarding Kingdom Heart sequels

kula shakerz    2004-06-24    0 comments

The latest issue of Jump Magazine offers new details regarding the two upcoming Kingdom Hearts titles. Square Enix has confirmed a 2005 release for their PlayStation 2 title Kingdom Hearts II while Kingdom Hearts: Chain of memories will be released on the GameBoy Advance this fall. Square Enix will be hosting a Kingdom Hearts pre-release party in Japan August 26-27....

Dragon Quest VIII release announced

kula shakerz    2004-06-18    0 comments

Square Enix recently anncounced that their Playstation 2 RPG Dragon Quest VIII will be released in Japan sometime in winter 2004. With this announcement the company ended months of speculations regarding the highly anticipated title's release.

Front Mission 4 released in North America

kula shakerz    2004-06-18    0 comments

Square Enix USA has shipped Front Mission 4 for PlayStation 2 to retail stores in North America. The fourth installment in the popular tactical mech series, developed by Toshirou Tsuchida's sixth development team, was released in Japan last December, selling 240,000 copies to date. Front Mission 4 carries a suggested retail price of $49.99 US.


Official Fullmetal Alchemist 2 site open

kula shakerz    2004-06-18    0 comments

Square Enix has opened the official site of their upcoming PlayStation 2 action RPG Fullmetal Alchemist 2. The game will feature two new characters, a girl named Elma and a man called Jack Glory, a state alchemist who has been suspended from work. Fullmetal Alchemist 2 (Hagane no Renkinjutsushi 2: Akaki Elixir no Akuma) has yet to receive a release...

Square Enix announces soundtrack re-releases

kula shakerz    2004-06-11    0 comments

Square Enix has announced that they will re-release six popular official soundtracks that disappeared from Japanese retail stores after DigiCube's closing. Below you'll find a list of the six soundtracks: 01 - Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec - Final Fantasy VIII Orchestra Version 02 - Piano Collections - Final Fantasy VIII 03 - Piano Collections - Final Fantasy IX 04 -...

New Fullmetal Alchemist title in the making

kula shakerz    2004-06-11    0 comments

Square Enix recently announced that a sequel to their popular PlayStation 2 action RPG Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Tobenai Tenshi (Full Metal Alchemist and the Broken Angel) is in the making. The new title will be named Hagane no Renkinjutsushi 2: Akaki Elixir no Akuma and will feature and the story will be based on the first part of the popular...