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Interview with Takeshi Tokita in Final Fantasy I & II Advance

Ikuzo    2004-04-20    0 comments

In an interview with Takeshi Tokita from Square Enix product development division 7, he talks about their latest project Final Fantasy I & II Advance for Gameboy Advance. Also includes comments on Final Fantasy III remake which hasn't been released yet, while I & II has already been remade twice on Wonderswan and Playstation. We aren't withholding Final Fantasy III....

Square Enix Pocket Action for i-mode

Ikuzo    2004-04-19    0 comments

Square Enix opened their mobile site, Square Enix Pocket Action, on i-mode yesterday, backing up the already opened Vodafone Live! site. The models NTT Docomo P505i/is, SO505i/is and the 900 Series is currently supported to access Pocket Action, where as the 501 Series is still under development planned to be supported in the future. Pocket Action is a mobile site...

Final Fantasy XI reaches 500,000 players

Ikuzo    2004-04-17    0 comments

Square Enix on 16th announced that the registered players of Final Fantasy XI on Playstation 2 and Windows version combined had reached their target of 500,000 players by the end of March. FFXI began its hype as the first MMORPG for the Playstation 2 console back in 2001. In May 2002, FFXI launched its service along with PlayOnline. Its initial...


New Final Fantasy XII character revealed

kula shakerz    2004-04-15    0 comments

The current edition of the Japanese gaming magazine "Jump" reveals a new character from Final Fantasy XII. The 5th playable character to be revealed is Penelo, a 16 year old Hume girl. She's a friend of Vaan and it's said that she's an energetic young girl that loves to dance. More information will probably be available when the official Final...

Final Fantasy XI coming to Europe during 2004?

kula shakerz    2004-04-14    0 comments

According to GameOnline.jp Square Enix has planned to release Final Fantasy XI in England sometime during 2004. It's not known whether or not England was used as a synonym to Europe but one would think so since no Square Enix games have been released in England only. Square Enix Europe has also increased it's staff from 30 to 50 employees,...

Official FF I-II Advance site opened

kula shakerz    2004-04-12    0 comments

Square Enix Japan has opened the official site for the upcoming Game Boy Advance remake of Final Fantasy I and II. The site features the standard content such as basic game information and a few screenshots. Link >> Official Final Fantasy I-II Advance site (Japanese)


SQEX plans to make several new online titles

sifar    2004-04-10    0 comments

Square Enix apparently has several new online titles in the works. This is according to Ichiro Otobe, Square Enix's new analyst, who did an interview with the folks at GameSpot. He does not confirm the names of any of these titles but hints on how Square Enix will be using much of its resources to develop online games, seeing that...

Final Fantasy XI easter egg hunting event

kula shakerz    2004-04-10    0 comments

Square Enix has announced that there will be a Egg Hunt event taking place during easter in Vana'diel. The Moogles have hidden eggs all over the world and now's your chance you collect them and maybe get a little suprize. The easiest way of getting hold of the egs is by speaking with the Moogles in San d'Oria, Windurst, and...

SQEX does well in Japan this Business year

sifar    2004-04-10    0 comments

According to game magazine publisher, Enterbrain Inc., Square Enix was the second best game software maker for the business year ended March 31, 2004. Square Enix sold close to four million units during the past year, helped by titles like Dragon Quest V and Final Fantasy X-2 International. The top position was obtained by Nintendo which sold nearly 6.5 million...


SQEX has opened Drakengard's Euro website

sifar    2004-04-09    0 comments

Square Enix has finally opened Drakengard's official European website. The site is almost identical to its North American counterpart, however, it is available in several languages including English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. Link >> Drakengard's Off. Euro Website The game has been given a 16+ rating and is being published by Take Two Interactive. Drakengard will be released across...

Final Fantasy I + II Adv. has been confirmed

sifar    2004-04-09    0 comments

The current issue of V-Jump magazine has a full page dedicated to Square Enix's announcement of releasing Final Fantasy I + II (as one title) for the GameBoy Advance. The title will be made available in Japan during the month of July and will cost consumers 6,090 JPY. Link >> FF I + II Magazine Scan Final Fantasy I will...

Dragon Quest V has sold 1.5 million copies

sifar    2004-04-08    0 comments

Square Enix announced that it has shipped 1.5 million copies of Dragon Quest V to retailers throughout Japan. Media Create has stated that 1,341,400 of those 1.5 million have been sold so far making the PlayStation 2 remake a very successful title. Previous Dragon Quest remakes have not generated as much in sales numbers. The list below gives you the...


New KH:COM details in next Dorimaga issue

sifar    2004-04-07    0 comments

The next issue of Japanese gaming magazine, Dorimaga, will contain new information and images from Kingdom Hearts: Chain of MEMORIES. This was shown in a preview booklet that came with the current issue of the magazine. The next issue should hit Japanese newsstands on April 23, 2004.

FFX-2: International Ultimania book details

sifar    2004-04-06    0 comments

Bent Stuff released the cover of the Final Fantasy X-2: International Ultimania Book on its website today. The strategy guide book is expected to sell on the 16th of this month for 1,890 JPY. It will consist of 608 pages that cover all aspects of the game including the new 20 hour last mission. The book will also have some...

DQ: Torneko 3 Advance V-Jump Mag. Scan

sifar    2004-04-06    0 comments

The latest V-Jump magazine had a full page dedicated to Square Enix's next GBA title, Dragon Quest: Torneko no Daiboken 3 Advance. The magazine scan confirmed that the title was a remake of the PlayStation 2 version for the GameBoy Advance. Link >> Torneko 3 Magazine Scan This RPG will involve fighting and investigating through dungeons. The scans show Tornkeo's...