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clips
Waiter, There's Final Fantasy In My Serbian Pop Music Video
This is Milan Stankovic. He's a Serbian pop star. So dreamy! Anyway, he (or at least his production crew) may also be big Final Fantasy fans, judging by that looping animation in the background. More »
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legal
Square Enix Brings Hammer Down On French Retailer
Like Nintendo, Square Enix take their intellectual property ownership seriously. So seriously that the Japanese publisher is taking legal action against a single French retailer, accused of selling pirated Square merchandise. More »
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Comment by spannu: They probably just chose French since they knew it'd be a guaranteed victory. 30 Responses | Other threads
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video game music
Want to Meet Final Fantasy's Composer?
You need to be in Seattle from July 9 to 11, and you need a hundred bucks. The Seattle Symphony is giving a three-day performance of Final Fantasy's score, and Nobuo Uematsu will be attending. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Danny Kim: Nobuo Uematsu is awesome and all, and his music was great way back when, but to be honest, I think... 49 Responses | Other threads
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goochi goochi goo
Vague Update On New Mistwalker Game
Developer Mistwalker, the folks behind Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon, are hard at work on a new game. Mistwalker head and Final Fantasy Hironobu Sakaguchi blogs about it. More »
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Comment by Vault69: I'd love to see another Mistwalker game. I really enjoyed Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey. 19 Responses | Other threads
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psn
Original Final Fantasy, Mega Man Hit PSN (With A Catch)
(Sort of) Good news for anyone worried about the poor state of the retro game scene on the PSN: Final Fantasy 1 is out on the PSN, and a bunch of Mega Man games are coming. Only catch? Yup. They're Japan-only. More »
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Comment by SphericalCrusher: Not such a big deal as long as they have subtitles -- since you can always make a Japanese profile... 35 Responses | Other threads
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final fantasy
Crystal Chronicles Gravitates Toward Action
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers takes a couple of steps away from the CC series and a couple steps toward super hero games. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by excel_excel: Really exicited about it!.....wait...mini games?? maybe they mean puzzles? Who knows. Crazy ol' SE 6 Responses | Other threads
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imperial heat
What's Square Enix's Plan For Future Growth? Making You Happy
Some people say that the demand from video games has leveled off says Square Enix honcho Yoichi Wada. What to do, what to do. More »
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Comment by Archaotic: You know what would make customers happy? Faster game development and timely releases. Agreed. On both counts, agreed. Another... 48 Responses | Other threads
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Imperial Hot
Now Square Enix Will Milk Eidos Properties To Death, Too!
Square Enix are notorious for bleeding their intellectual properties dry. You like Final Fantasy? Here's 119 Final fantasy games, etc etc. And now that Square owns Eidos, things are only going to get worse. More »
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Comment by Outi: Umm... Great business move! Except for the fact that nobody gives a rat's ass about Tomb Raider or Hitman (see, that's... 17 Responses | Other threads
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Final Fantasy Creator Mentions New Projects, Says Something About LEGO
Hironobu Sakaguchi, the game developer behind Final Fantasy and Xbox 360 RPG Lost Odyssey, is hard at work on a new role-playing-game and building four-wheel-drive LEGO. More » -
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Anyone For Lifetime Final Fantasy Sales Figures?
As part of a corporate strategy meeting, Square Enix yesterday revealed the lifetime, worldwide sales figures for three of their biggest franchises. More » -
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There Must Be A LOT Of People Pirating Advent Children
If you're thinking of pirating a copy of Final Fantasy Advent Children, we may as well let you know that Square Enix have been "monitoring illegal upload and public communication" of the movie. More »
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Comment by Archaotic: Probably mostly bitter 360 fans...kidding, kidding. It saddens me that every time a new movie or game comes out, people have... 89 Responses | Other threads
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Final Fantasy: Dissidia Debut Trailer
Cheesy orchestral score? Check. OTT landscapes and set design? Check. Enormous swords? Check. Yup. It's definitely Square Enix. Definitely Final Fantasy. More »
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Comment by Kenny: What the hell is even going on in this? Why is everybody carrying strips of sheet metal? Why are they... 18 Responses | Other threads
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gdc09
Nintendo's GDC Keynote Round Up: Link's On A Train
Here's a round up of all the stories that sprung forth from Nintendo President Satoru Iwata's keynote speech today, which brought us a Wii storage solution and an all new Legend of Zelda adventure. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Bialia: The Wii storage announcement is great. And I did want a new Zelda, but not like this... NOT like this! I knew... 28 Responses | Other threads
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Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Blu-Ray Comes Stateside
According to a report on Blu-Ray.com, this June, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete will be released in the United States on Blu-Ray. Just in case you missed it first time around. More »
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Comment by twesterms 2nd: I can't wait until people stop caring about FFVII and realize it and all of its spin offs actually aren't... 41 Responses | Other threads
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only in japan
Elderly Actress Wants More Dragon Quest Before Death
We've been waiting for Dragon Quest IX for a long time. For most of us, we can wait a little longer for the game to come out, but not 73-year-old Japanese actress Keiko Awaji. More »
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Comment by TaylorEatWorld: I often think of things like, "How much would it suck if I died right before the release of Mass Effect... 20 Responses | Other threads
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Square Enix Still Workin' On That New MMO
Square Enix have a big MMO. It's called Final Fantasy XI. But FFXI is getting a little long in the tooth, so it's no surprise to hear Square Enix are still working on a successor. More »
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Comment by Kenny: Wonder if this one is going to be on the 360 and PS3? It would seem more "betrayal" is in... 13 Responses | Other threads
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Square Enix Settles Lawsuit With Sword Pirates
Cast your minds back to early 2008, and you'll remember Square Enix taking a few manufacturers of replica swords to court. Those entrepreneurial blacksmiths were, you see, unlawfully ripping off Square Enix's designs. More »
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Comment by Ashurahori: Unless Square-Enix actually starts making replica swords of their own, couldn't they just sell them the rights? 20 Responses | Other threads
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clips
If Halo Played Like Final Fantasy, It Would Look Like This
Ever wonder what Halo would look like if it swapped out the fast-paced shooter thing for the turn-based JRPG thing? Me neither. Somebody did, though, otherwise we wouldn't have this clip. More »
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Comment by litrock: I'm gonna be that weird guy, but I'd much rather play this than the FPS Halo. 73 Responses | Other threads
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wii
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time Travels To Wii, DS In March
Square Enix has put a firm date on Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time. The game, dual-shipping on the Wii and Nintendo DS for euphoric connectivity, will land at retail on March 24th. More »
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Comment by Gyaruson: Is this the first game offer integration from the Wii to the DS? I know when the announced the Wii... 9 Responses | Other threads
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final fantasy
Crystal Defenders Leaps From iPhone To Consoles
Square Enix pioneers the art of the iPhone to console game port, announcing that their Final Fantasy Tactics-themed defense game Crystal Defenders is coming to WiiWare, xbox Live Arcade, and the Playstation Network. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Archaotic: Hm, a Final Fantasy-themed Pixeljunk Monsters...now let's see if Square "randomly" delays the PS3 version of this one until an... 8 Responses | Other threads
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playstation 3
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children PS3 Now Yours For The Importing
Want to get your hands on the Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete branded PlayStation 3? That fancy decoration is going to cost you if you plan on importing. So... how much? More »
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Comment by CatboyMac's angry girlfriend: I'm just waiting for the demo to go on sale. As long as the movie that comes with it has... 8 Responses | Other threads
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final fantasy
You Won't Play Final Fantasy XIII Until 2010
Waiting for the latest instalment in the Final Fantasy series? Great! You just keep on waiting, because Square Enix boss Yoichi "Imperial Hot" Wada has said it won't be out in the West until 2010. More »
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Comment by Gorilla Snow is Maximum Risky: That will make it 4 years since the initial announcement. HOLY HELL! 50 Responses | Other threads
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goochi goochi goo
Final Fantasy Creator Is Interested In Doing A Wii Game
Hironobu Sakaguchi is best known for two things: Creating Final Fantasy and his 'stache. His resume is more than that! He's also created Blue Dragon for the Xbox 360 and now the Nintendo DS. More »
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Comment by YinYangDX: also best known for Final Fantasy Spirit Within 8 Responses | Other threads
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Final Fantasy XIII Site Opens, Has New Stuff
Square Enix have gotten around to opening up a dedicated website for Final Fantasy XIII. Within? Aside from the soothing piano score, there are more screenshots (not scans!) than you'll know what to do with. More »
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Comment by EnigmaNemesis: I will add, at least the male is more masculine compared to their previous games ... lol! 20 Responses | Other threads
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Dissidia: Final Fantasy Import Review: The [Evil] Emperor's New [Suit of Armor]
When we were children, we wanted two things: a Super Mario Bros. movie and a Final Fantasy fighting game; we got one of those things, and it made us wish we were dead. More »
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By tim rogersComment by lilaliendog: interesting I guess I will buy it when the psp2 comes out... 23 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Watch Square Enix Take The Easy Route On The iPhone
It's a Final Fantasy game! For the iPhone! It's...oh, what? It's a tower defence game? Sigh. More »
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Comment by Zero_: What's wrong with a Tower Defence? They can get pretty fun if done right, and given the hardware, a TD... 5 Responses | Other threads
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maximum risky
DISSIDIA Offers Players Shameful Underoo Glimpses
DISSIDIA: Final Fantasy has gone on sale in Japan. Besides featuring assembled characters from various FF games, DISSIDIA also has something else for those less interested in combat and more interested in other things.
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Comment by Archaotic: You guys know she gets NAKED when she goes Trance, right? Why do people care about panties when they... 19 Responses | Other threads
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DSI
Here's That Special Crystal Chronicles DSi You Wanted
In November, Square Enix announced a special limited edition Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles DSi. And didn't post any pictures! Sloppy, Square. Shouldn't take until Christmas to get those pictures. More »
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Comment by Christoph: What's Cait Sith doing here? Hey, Cait Sith. How's that random british accent you developed for FF7 movies and sequels?... 4 Responses | Other threads
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New Final Fantasy Agito Trailer for Your Consideration
About a week ago we showed you the two trailers Square-Enix finally made available from its DKΣ3713 event way back when. Smashpad scrounged up an Agito trailer, also narrated in Japanese, that missed that cut.
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By Owen GoodComment by Nightshift Nurse: I saw this about a week or so ago...still looks just as good. I'm glad that Square-Enix is going... 14 Responses | Other threads
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Manga Mag Rolls Up Some FFXIII Screens
A Japanese magazine scrounged some new screens of Final Fantasy XIII. Yes, the characters conform to the Squenix design standards, which mean either you can't tell their gender or they actually belong to both.
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By Owen GoodComment by underbaker: red hair girl is the best thing from this game. I hope the story is not as bad as FFXII. 24 Responses | Other threads
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criticism
Final Fantasy: The Battleship Yamato of Gaming?
When I saw this comparison between the Final Fantasy and the battleship Yamato (the largest battleship ever made), I was wondering how the comparison would be drawn: the spectacular demise, perhaps? Not quite.
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Comment by silverat7: Ray Huling is stupid. FF7 got good reviews and sold well, FF8i got good reviews and sold well, FF9 got... 57 Responses | Other threads
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clips
New Final Fantasy XIII Trailers Now For Your Eyes
Square Enix has finally made publicly available the Final Fantasy XIII trailers it showed at its DKΣ3713 event this summer. There's a smattering of new footage, matched with old platform exclusivity information. More »
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Comment by trogam: Don't ask me why, but I'm getting a "Star Wars" vibe from the first trailer. The only thing I can... 17 Responses | Other threads
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How to Design Characters the Square-Enix Way
When I was 13 my Mom bought me the classic "How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way." It did a pretty good job of convincing me I could draw superheroes, when I really couldn't. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Doctor1337: This is, on examination, 100% accurate. 37 Responses | Other threads
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dissidia: final fantasy
More DISSIDIA Scans To Look At
The upcoming issue of Famitsu has some new scans of DISSIDIA: Final Fantasty character Shantotto. More »
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Comment by adversity: um game looks awful. am i the only one seeing this? 19 Responses | Other threads
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drink up
For Relaxing Times, Make It Dissidia Time
A reader has alerted us to the fact that Square Enix's Japanese site now carries a link to ubiquitous Japanese drinks company Suntory who are selling a range of canned Dissidia 'potions'. More » -
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1UP Editor In Final Fantasy Nerd Engagement Extravaganza
If you've ever read a copy of EGM or popped over to 1UP, you'll know the name James Mielke. Guy's been with Ziff Davis for a while now, and is currently Editor-in-Chief over at 1UP.com. Anyway, he recently proposed to his girlfriend. But didn't just do the bended-knee thing. He went all video game nerd, roping in a couple of "friends" to help him make things special. Those friends? None other than composer Nobuo Uematsu and designer Yoshitaka Amano, both most famous for their work on the Final Fantasy series. Amano designed the ring (pictured), Uematsu a melody that Mielke had playing when he proposed. Girlfriend said yes, mission accomplished, thousands of FInal Fantasy nerds the world over find themselves getting all misty-eyed. More »
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Comment by duckmouth: Anyone else think a 10 year old could have designed a better looking ring than this? 8 Responses | Other threads
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Square Enix President Talks "Remake Boom"
Low risk, high return. Companies like Square Enix have been remaking their back catalogues, much to the delight of a generation of gamers who missed them the first time around (or those who like buying things with a fresh coat of polish). Square Enix, however, has been releasing new IPs like the upcoming Last Remnant. More »
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Comment by ninjakamster: Final Fantasy 6, Seiken Densetsu 3 and Secret of Mana please. 19 Responses | Other threads
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Final Fantasy Cell Phone Game Reaches 2 Million Downloads
How big are cell phones in Japan? If Final Fantasy IV The After is any indication, pretty damn big. An episode sequel to Final Fantasy IV, the cell phone title has been downloaded over 2 million times and is available for Japanese carrier DoCoMo's FOMA 903i and 703i series as well as for carrier AU's WIN BREW series. It was released earlier this year in February, and new "chapters" appear on a near monthly basis. More »
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Comment by SmilingPolitely: I already spend an inordinate amount of time with my iPhone and Bejeweled in the bathroom. If ever a FF... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Square Enix Launches Euro Swag Store
What the hell have European Final Fantasy fans been doing with all of their disposable income up until now? Hopefully saving it, as Square Enix Ltd. announces the grand opening of their official Square Enix Merchandise store in Europe and the UK. Now fans in those territories will be able to pick up action figures, rings, necklaces, statues, and plenty of other things that will look just lovely collecting dust on your mantle. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by NeonLight: All sales must exceed 29 E... Thats one way to make money 2 Responses | Other threads
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gender
Pretty Boys: The Male Dandy in Games
There's an interesting essay over at the Vorpal Bunny Ranch (a blog worth visiting for the name alone) on the issue of the dandy in video games, a character known for a few different things: 'his impeccable sense of fashion, his wit, and his distaste for rough physical activity.' They're also exceedingly untrustworthy, giving rise to an interesting stereotype of 'the dandy' as crafty (and with suspect morals) or an outright villain (e.g., Kefka): More »
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Comment by GrrSnort: It's kind of why the second and third Star Wars prequels didn't go over as well with an American audience:... 14 Responses | Other threads
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