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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
sifar 2004-04-02 0 comments
Square Enix has announced the developement of a new Dragon Quest title for the GameBoy Advance. It will be called Dragon Quest: Torneko NO Daiboken 3 Advance. The game will be a remake of the PlayStation 2 version that hit Japan on October 31, 2002. This new title is expected to release in Japan on June 24, 2004 for 6,279...
sifar 2004-03-31 0 comments
JUNKMETAL will end its open beta test on April 5 so that it can get ready to provide the real services to gamers on April 12, 2004. Users from the beta test can transfer their account and character data to the real game. The game will cost consumers around 1,200 JPY per month which can be paid by Credit Card...
sifar 2004-03-31 0 comments
Square Enix released Dragon Quest V in Japan on March 25, 2004 and has just started a wallpaper present campaign for the title on its official site. Since December 10th of last year, 10 letters were made available at the top of the official site. It is necessary that you rearrange those letters to figure out the password required to...
sifar 2004-03-31 0 comments
Sony has started airing Final Fantasy XI commercials on various networks, and GameTrailers was able to get a hold of the tv spot and make it available online. The footage shown is that of the opening FMV, and some in-game sequences. It is thirty seconds long and can be downloaded using the link below. Download >> Final Fantasy XI US...
sifar 2004-03-30 0 comments
Square Enix released some new information about the demo of Front Mission 4. It will include a gameplay tutorial, four playable stages, multiple unlockable bonus stages, and a save feature that can be used with the original game this summer (Discussed here in a previous news post). In related news, IGN has posted a couple of screenshots from Front Mission...
sifar 2004-03-30 0 comments
Square Enix released a trailer for Dragon Quest VIII in the Premium Disc made available with the purchase of Dragon Quest V (PS2 Remake) in Japan. GameTrailers has made available this promotional movie to download. This title has been fighting with Final Fantasy XII for the top place in Famitsu's Most Wanted Game (in Japan) Charts for several weeks now...
sifar 2004-03-30 0 comments
A thirty second commercial of Drakengard has been shown across several television channels in North America. The TV spot shows quotes like "Impressive ... " by IGN.com and "An Action game to end all action games ... " by GMR. It shows both FMV and gameplay footage. Download >> Drakengard US TV Spot The game has already been released in...
kula shakerz 2004-03-27 0 comments
Square Enix has announced that a player vs. player mode will be added to Final Fantasy XI in a upcoming update. The PvP system will differ from PvP systems seen in other MMORPGs as battles will take place in a controlled, tournament-like environment, which means that there will be no player killing where a high-level player can run around and...
sifar 2004-03-26 0 comments
IGN has made available nine videos from Square Enix's newest installment of the Dragon Quest (Dragon Warrior in North America) series. Five of the videos show mostly gameplay, while the other four show images of the main character running around new environments and some cut scenes. Link >> DQ8 Videos Page #1 Link >> DQ8 Videos Page #1
sifar 2004-03-26 0 comments
Square Enix shipped 1.3 million copies of Dragon Quest V yesterday to stores throughout Japan. 722,078 units of the game were sold within its first day of release. The shipment is expected to be sold off by the end of today. Dragon Quest V was also the number one selling game of yesterday and most probably of today aswell. In...