kula shakerz 2003-10-10 0 comments
Disney Japan has just opened the official websites for the two newly-announced Kingdom Hearts titles: Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. A wallpaper is available from at the official site (here). Additionally, Square Enix has opened a page announcing its upcoming official site. Link >> Kingdom Hearts II site (Disney) Link >> Kingdom Hearts: COM (Disney) Link...
kula shakerz 2003-10-05 0 comments
Square Enix has announced that two of its most famous games, Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, are coming to cellular phones. Final Fantasy will be a port of the WonderSwan Color version, while Dragon Quest will feature a port of the Super Famicom version. The games will be made available on cell phones through the iMode and DoCoMo service plans....
kula shakerz 2003-10-05 0 comments
Square Enix has recently released some details about their two upcoming Kingdom Heart sequels. Kingdom Hearts II will be similar to it's predecessor, keeping the same battle system. Among the changes are new characters; original creations and a higher number of Final Fantasy characters. A darker-dressing Sora will once again take the lead role. There will also be an increased...
sifar 2003-10-03 0 comments
After the 20020220 concert, more Final Fantasy music concerts are announced for next year, as previously mentioned. This new series of concerts, named Tour de Japon: Music from Final Fantasy (which should be Tour du Japon in correct French, actually), will be held in Spring 2004 around Japan, like the name suggests. The schedule is as follows: 2004/03/12: Yokohama /...
kula shakerz 2003-09-28 0 comments
The story of Kingdom Hearts II will take place several years after the end of Kingdom Hearts I. Sora, Donald, and Goofy are joined by a Jedi-cloaked Mickey Mouse as they continue their adventure into other worlds to fight the evil. Whether or not Mickey will be a part of the playable characters, remains to be seen as the footage...
kula shakerz 2003-09-28 0 comments
Square Enix has released a new benchmark called Vana'diel Bench 2 to analyze how well players' computers are prepared for the Windows version of Final Fantasy XI. The download will also include a demo mode, high resolution visuals and a map from the expansion Rise of the Zilart for viewing. To download this new benchmark, follow the link provided below....
kula shakerz 2003-09-28 0 comments
Final Fantasy XI, the first online MMORPG from the Final Fantasy series, will be available on October 28 in North America retail stores. Currently, Gamestop.com is offering a free mouse pad and free shipping for customers who preorder the game. The first 30 days of gameplay are free, and monthly charges will occur after the trial period. The game is...
kula shakerz 2003-09-27 0 comments
Square Enix has announced Front Mission History at the Tokyo Game Show. This special compilation will include the PlayStation One remake of Front Mission as well as the two PlayStation One titles Front Mission 2 and Front Mission 3. The package will only be available as a limited edition and come with an original Vanzer figure inside a special box....
sifar 2003-09-26 0 comments
At a hotel near Chiba's Makuhari Messe, Square Enix has confirmed that just like Final Fantasy VII back then, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is being developed by Yoshinori Kitase's production team 1. Advent Children will be a high-quality CG movie of about 60 minutes in length. Final Fantasy VII's returning protagonist Cloud Strife will face a new foe and...
sifar 2003-09-26 0 comments
Square Enix has announced that it will officially reveal Final Fantasy XII during a presentation in Roppongi Hills' Virgin Cinema on November 19th. Apart from the logo, characters and a movie, the event will also feature key note speeches from yet to be announced guests. Furthermore, the game's official website (link below) has gone live today. However, so far it...
sifar 2003-09-26 0 comments
At its strategy meeting today, Square Enix also talked about the future of its online service PlayOnline. Joining Final Fantasy XI as the company's newest additions to the service will be the two online titles Ambrosia Odyssey and Front Mission Online. Square Enix president Youichi Wada however also mentioned several future enhancements for Final Fantasy XI. Among them are a...
sifar 2003-09-25 0 comments
Square Enix has announced Kingdom Hearts 2 for PlayStation 2, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories for the Game Boy Advance as well as Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, pictured below, will be an entirely new DVD movie title, whose story will take place two years after the events of Final Fantasy VII and explore what...
sifar 2003-09-24 0 comments
Square Enix has made clear that it will be releasing two CD sets for Drakengard's OST. Volume 1 will focus on the game's original story and sell on October 22, 2003. Volume 2 will focus on the game's side story and sell on November 21, 2003. Both CD sets will cost Japanese gamers approx. 3000 JPY and are being composed...
sifar 2003-09-24 0 comments
Electronic Arts will publish Square Enix's PlayStation 2 title Final Fantasy X-2 in Europe sometime early next year. Previously, EA had already published Final Fantasy X International in the Asia - Pacific region. Until now, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has acted as publisher of all PlayStation and PlayStation 2 Final Fantasy titles in Europe. Final Fantasy X-2 will be available...
sifar 2003-09-19 0 comments
Square Enix has received 300,000 pre-orders for its TV toy Kenshin Dragon Quest, which will be released in Japan tomorrow. The game's development team featured Dragon Quest veterans Yuji Horii, Akira Toriyama and Kouichi Sugiyama. Kenshin Dragon Quest - Yomikaerishi Densetsu no Tsurugi will be available for 6,980 yen ($60.11 US).