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Space Invaders Infinity Gene Review: To Infinity And Beyond

In 1978, arcade shooter Space Invaders was so popular that it caused a national coin shortage in Japan. But it’s not 1978. It’s 2010. Early in Space Invaders Infinity Gene, there is a quote from Charles Darwin that really sets the mood for the entire game. Space Invaders IG isn’t just Space Invaders updated, it’s…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 25, 2010

This Is The Official Final Fantasy XIV PC Controller

While Final Fantasy XIV works splendidly with a wired Microsoft controller, it does not exactly scream “Final Fantasy.” One can hear this official Final Fantasy XIV controller from Sunflex screaming from a mile away. First unveiled at GamesCom last month the official Final Fantasy XIV controller has more of a PlayStation aesthetic to it. It…

By Mike Fahey Published September 23, 2010

Dissidia 012[Duodecim] Final Fantasy’s TGS Trailer Busts Out

Square Enix’s next Final Fantasy drenched fighting game, the painfully titled Dissidia 012[duodecim] Final Fantasy, was shown at this year’s Tokyo Game Show in both playable and trailer form. Here is the latter. The PSP game appears to have all the high drama and the beautifully rendered CGI of a Final Fantasy game, but now…

By Michael McWhertor Published September 22, 2010

Final Fantasy XIV Converts Your Cash To Crysta

With Final Fantasy XIV launching tonight for purchasers of the Collector’s Edition, Square Enix introduces Crysta, a new payment method for players of the company’s online titles. Sony Online Entertainment has Station Cash, Nexon has Nexon Cash, and now Square Enix has Crysta, a new payment system that sounds like a delicious, low-calorie beverage from…

By Mike Fahey Published September 21, 2010

Square Enix Confirms Horrible Game Name For North America

After showing off the Lightning-infused new title at the Tokyo Game Show last week, Square Enix confirms a North American PSP release for Dissidia 012[duodecim] Final Fantasy. And we thought 358/2 Days was bad. Coming to Japan and North America in 2011, Dissidia 2 continues the fight between Cosmos and Chaos that began in the…

By Mike Fahey Published September 21, 2010

A Magical Journey Through Tons Of Square Enix’s Licensed Stuff

Capcom isn’t the only Japanese game publisher ready, willing and thrilled to sell its licensed wares to Tokyo Game Show attendees. Square Enix always has a commanding presence at TGS, a space loaded with high quality crap for purchase. Whether you’re in the market for perfumes that will make you smell like a Final Fantasy…

By Michael McWhertor Published September 19, 2010

Gun Loco Hands-On: Just How Crazy Is It?

Well, it has a blow-up doll grenade. Is that loco enough for you, hombre? What if I told you that Gun Loco pits bizarre interstellar criminals based on vinyl figures against each other in mortal combat? And that Square Enix is responsible? That’s about as crazy as it gets. Having played Gun Loco, a third-person,…

By Michael McWhertor Published September 18, 2010

The Booths Of The Tokyo Game Show

And it starts. The Tokyo Game Show has kicked off its first day. Today is a business day, and the show floor will not be open to the general public until Saturday. Here are some booths of the companies you know and love.

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 15, 2010

Reviews

Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep Review: Sleeper Hit

A decade before Sora faced off against his first Heartless, Terra, Aqua, and Ventus battled the Unversed across a multitude of Disney-themed worlds in Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep. Kingdom Hearts fans have been eager to get their hands on Terra, Aqua, and Ventus since they first appeared in the secret trailer for Birth by…

By Mike Fahey Published September 15, 2010

Final Fantasy XIV Opening Cinematic

I absolutely adore Final Fantasy’s animated cut-scenes. They are a wonder to behold. Too bad the games don’t ever seem to live up to them. Here’s a look at Final Fantasy XIV’s official opening cinematic, which is just stunning.

By Brian Crecente Published September 14, 2010

That’s A Nice Outfit

Today in Tokyo, Square Enix showed off a craftsman-made Final Fantasy XIV outfit that was used in a new ad for the game. As seen on Game Watch Impress

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 14, 2010

Final Fantasy XIII Toys Go Small, Collectible

There are large action figures from Final Fantasy XIII, now see those of a smaller, cheaper and less posable variety. In December Square Enix will be releasing a series of small PVC figures based on the latest role-playing game in the Final Fantasy series. They’re small, and you can’t move them (well, you might be…

By Luke Plunkett Published September 14, 2010

Have A Look At Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy

Square Enix is following up its role-playing fighting game Dissidia Final Fantasy with “Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy”. Not all the characters have been made public yet — however, Lightning from Final Fantasy XIII and Kain from Final Fantasy IV will be in the game. Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy will be released in 2011.…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 14, 2010

Aya’s Jeans, Blown Right Off

Battle damage in PSP game The 3rd Birthday is fan service jeans damage. But the game doesn’t just turn the denim threads of protagonist Aya ragged. It obliterates them. To get Aya’s outfit next to nothing, players can, for example, detonate five grenades on themselves. You’d think that detonating five explosions on oneself would do…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 14, 2010

Japan Censoring Call Of Duty’s Blown Off Body Parts

In The Land of the Rising Sun, there are two versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops. One is subtitled. One is dubbed. Both do not have have blown-off body parts. The game has been slapped with a CERO Z rating, which is the Japanese equivalent of an Adults Only rating. However, unlike AO, Japanese…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2010

This Part Of Final Fantasy XIV Seems Familiar

There has been chatter that Final Fantasy XIV features terrain that has been copied and pasted throughout in-game maps. But, does it? Have a look a these Final Fantasy XIV maps. Each select that is repeated is marked with a corresponding circle, square, whatever and see what parts of FFXIV appear to be copied and…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2010

Square Enix’s Totally Mental Shooter MindJack Hacks Into 2011

This fall will be lighter one shooter, thanks to the delay of Square Enix and developer Feelplus’ MindJack, the telepathic shoot ’em up that was originally planned to hit this October. MindJack publisher Square Enix confirmed to Siliconera that the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game has been moved to next year. The unusual and,…

By Michael McWhertor Published September 8, 2010

Report: You Wanted Final Fantasy XIII DLC? Sorry!

These days, it’s standard for video games to get downloadable content after they are released. Final Fantasy XIII is not your standard game. Final Fantasy XIII has not gotten any downloadable content — to the chagrin of players. DLC gives a title a longer life and sometimes provides a more robust gaming experience. Downloadable content…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2010

Twitter Mob Gangs Up On Square Enix Honcho [Update]

Final Fantasy XIII, which was previously an PS3 exclusive in Japan, is coming to the country’s Xbox 360 console. Square Enix boss Yoichi Wada has been catching all kinds of hell from Japanese gamers for the decision. Square Enix and the game’s staffers had been saying definitively for years that Final Fantasy XIII was only…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2010

Final Fantasy Fighting Game Gets A Sequel Struck By Lightning

Square Enix has revealed the follow-up to its portable Final Fantasy fighting game, Dissidia: Final Fantasy, in the latest issue of Japanese magazine Weekly Shonen Jump. That game is the somewhat clumsily titled Dissidia Duodecim: Final Fantasy, a PlayStation Portable release planned for release sometime in 2011, the magazine reveals. (The logo looks like Dissidia…

By Michael McWhertor Published September 7, 2010