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Hopefully No One Is Complaining About The New Final Fantasy Statues

We report so many sad stories about Final Fantasy these days, that’s it is bizarre to post some possible good news. The news is just a batch of pictures, though. Please admire the newest Final Fantasy statues from Square-Enix. The first three pictures here show a new line of statues that feature the summons from…

By Stephen Totilo Published February 13, 2011

Reviews

MindJack Fails To Execute Its Brilliant Plan

Every once in a while a game concept comes along with the potential to change the way we fight our online multiplayer battles. Hopefully next time the developers won’t drop the ball as badly as developer feelplus did with MindJack. MindJack is a third-person shooter with a mind-bending twist. In the not-so-distant future, mankind has…

By Mike Fahey Published February 7, 2011

See The Augmented Cyberpunk Side of The New Deus Ex

We’ve talked about the human, first-person shooter side of Eidos Montreal’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Now see its other facets: stealth, hacking, tech upgrade trees, Adam Jensen’s cybernetically enhanced super skills and more.

By Michael McWhertor Published February 3, 2011

Can Final Fantasy Still Save Square Enix?

In the past, whenever Square Enix released a new Final Fantasy, things were a-okay. Yet, in 2010 the Tokyo-based game maker released two, and things are anything but. In late December 2009, Square Enix launched Final Fantasy XIII in Japan, and the title hit the West in 2010. The game is the fastest selling title…

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 3, 2011

Japan’s Most Controversial Voice Actress Coming To Final Fantasy

Aya Hirano, who pissed off Japanese nerds with the admission of her social life, is coming to upcoming Final Fantasy game Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy. Hirano will be lending her vocal talents to the game, voicing the character Prishe. Hirano started out as a voice actress, but is crossing into the mainstream in a way…

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 2, 2011

Celebrate The 3rd Birthday On March 29

The 3rd Birthday, the PSP action-RPG entry in Square Enix’s Parasite Eve series, comes to North America on March 29, 2011. Yvonne Strahovski (Mass Effect 2’s Miranda) will voice series heroine Aya Brea.

By Michael McWhertor Published February 1, 2011

This Real Final Fantasy Sword Does Some Real Damage

As the main weapon from Final Fantasy VII, the “Buster Sword” is a video gaming icon. In this clip, a man makes a real, giant replica, then has another man run at a piece of wood and smash it to bits. Hats off to the guy for making the sword, as it looks enormous (and…

By Luke Plunkett Published February 1, 2011

Before There Was Dragon Quest, There Were Dirty Games

Enix, which joined with Square to form Square Enix in 2003, is beloved in Japan for its Dragon Quest games. Children and adults alike adore DQ. Enix’s earliest games, however, are anything but wholesome. In 1982, Enix held a game programming contest and entered the game publishing business. One of the winners was Yuji Horii,…

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 1, 2011

Final Fantasy Studio Invites Creepy Leering

Square Enix, the Tokyo-based game company behind Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, is launching a pink web promotion for its massively multiplayer online game Fantasy Earth: Zero, complete with suggestive YouTube clips of ladies eating corn flakes and exercising in a low-cut dress. This is part of a stunt campaign for new players, sure, but…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 31, 2011

Dragon Quest VI Arrives Too Late For Gaming Grandmother

In 1995, Enix America closed, throwing plans for an English release of Dragon Quest VI into doubt. “I may not live long enough to see Dragon Quest VI,” wrote one fan. She wasn’t exaggerating. She was 76 at the time. After 15 years, Dragon Quest VI will get an English localization on Feb. 14, but…

By Owen Good Published January 30, 2011

Watch This Shower Scene, And Somebody Else Might Find Out

Survival horror game The 3rd Birthday is heavy on fan service (tentacle anyone?). For example, there’s an unlockable shower scene. And if you watch that, Square Enix just might know it. The Tokyo-based game is using the game’s data logs and Square Enix Members connectivity to track how many times players have viewed the shower…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 28, 2011

The Next Final Fantasy Fight Starts In March

Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy brings more Final Fantasy fighting to the PSP on March 22 in North America. Cost? $29.99 USD. The game stars Rachael Leigh Cook as Tifa, Keith David as Chaos and many more vocally talented folks.

By Michael McWhertor Published January 20, 2011

See Final Fantasy XIII-2’s Trailer…In English!

We’ve already shown you upcoming role-playing game Final Fantasy XIII-2’s debut trailer, but that was in Japanese. Here it is in English, which should be much more useful to most of you.

By Luke Plunkett Published January 20, 2011

This Man Is Final Fantasy Come To Life

Singer, songwriter, actor and video game character. Claiming he was a vampire, Gackt used to say he was born in the year 1540, leaving the eternal question: Is he bonkers? No, he’s not. Rather, he’s one of Japan’s most interesting (and colorful) personalities. Songwriter, fashion model, actor, novelist, restaurateur, screenwriter and psychic, Gackt’s done it…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 20, 2011

Toll Booths Are Not Fantasy, Final Fantasy

Final Fantasy games are just that, fantasy. You know, guys with amazing hair swinging big swords around in mystical locations. Part of the setting for Final Fantasy Versus XIII is a little less fantasy, though. A little more ordinary This is not a bad thing! In fact, what makes the Final Fantasy Versus XIII trailer…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 19, 2011

The Trailers Final Fantasy’s Creators Don’t Want You To See

Well, not yet at least. Screened today in Tokyo, the trailers popped up online and are making the rounds via Japanese gaming sites. Watch them, right now. The event in Tokyo was invite only and attended by the press as well as fans. Square Enix is apparently releasing trailers it showed online in HD later…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 18, 2011

Kingdom Hearts 3D Dreams Up New Title

The upcoming Kingdom Hearts game for the Nintendo 3DS is now officially called Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. GEDDIT?

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 18, 2011

The Game That Exists In Trailers Only

For a video game to truly exist, it needs players. Otherwise, it simply stands still. Role-playing game Final Fantasy Versus XIII doesn’t have players, it has viewers. Of course, people at game studio Square Enix might be playing Final Fantasy Versus XIII. Those people are probably making the game! The vast majority of the gaming…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 18, 2011

Final Fantasy XIII Gets A Second Chance With A Second Game

After years of build-up and waiting, Final Fantasy XIII was released to so-so reviews. The game was a disappointment. But, if at first you don’t succeed, try again. Regardless of fan bickering or indifference, the game was a monster hit for Square Enix, moving over six million copies. The game’s developer, Square Enix, is working…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 18, 2011

More Types Of Final Fantasy Incoming?

Besides Final Fantasy Type-0, there are apparently European trademark filings for Type-1, Type-2 and Type-3. Square Enix is holding an event tomorrow in Tokyo.

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 17, 2011