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Square Enix Says Japanese Retail “Prejudiced” Against Western Games

As far as business execs at large Japanese companies go, Yoichi Wada seems rather forward thinking. He’s been tackling discrimination in video games head on. “Even now, there have been people in Japan using the label youge- (Western games) with a terribly discriminatory meaning,” Wada said in an interview Japanese TV from last December in…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 7, 2010

Reviews

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers Review: The Big Book Of FF Activities

The Crystal Chronicles continue on the Wii with Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers, the action-packed third installment of Nintendo’s personal Final Fantasy series. A thousand years after the original Crystal Chronicles the world has changed. The four races are three, with the now dominant plant-like Lilties having defeated the Yuke tribe of machine…

By Mike Fahey Published January 6, 2010

2009’s Top Five Selling Games in Japan

Last year is so…last year. This being January, it is time to look back at some numbers Famitsu publisher Enterbrain has crunched. The data, just released today, was collected between December 29, 2008 and December 27, 2009. 5. Final Fantasy XIII Launch: December 17, 2009 Estimated Sales Tally: 1,698,256 copies 4. Tomodachi Collection Launch: June…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 5, 2010

This Final Fantasy XIII Bug Jumps For Joy

Since first being shown at the 2006 E3 gaming expo in Los Angeles, gamers have been eagerly looking forward to Final Fantasy XIII. They have not been looking forward to the in-game bugs. Add this interminable jumping bug to the list of bugs that, like the LSD bug, apparently slipped past Square Enix quality control.…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 5, 2010

This Is One Crazy Final Fantasy XIII Bug

At 50 to 60 hours long, Final Fantasy XIII is an enormous game. But with as long as Square Enix worked on the title and with all the money spent, that still hasn’t stopped a few bugs from slipping through. While there aren’t many bugs and the bugs that have been reported seem to be…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 4, 2010

A New Year’s Message From Square Enix’s President

To kick off 2010, Square Enix boss Yoichi Wada has issued a public statement outlining the publishers corporate goals as they head into the new year. And that goal is? “Taking Root”. Which doesn’t really explain it too well, so let’s allow his Imperial Hotness to elaborate. “In the near future, the rate of convergence…

By Luke Plunkett Published January 4, 2010

Reviews

0 Day: Attack on Earth Micro-Review: Where’s Will Smith When You Need Him?

Square Enix unleashes an Earth-swallowing alien invasion over Xbox Live Arcade, guaranteeing twitch-addicted gamers begin the new year with a thumb-numbing workout. This top-down, dual-stick shooter retains the arcadey appeal of the genre, while supporting its frenzied action with sharp visuals and impressive effects. Solo pilots are in for an alien-annihilating blast, but co-op world-savers…

matt cabral Published January 1, 2010

Final Fantasy XIII Soundtrack: The Trailer

Final Fantasy XIII‘s soundtrack is so epic that it warrants its own, 2-minute long Japanese trailer. This trailer, which also appears on Square Enix‘s Japanese website for the game, makes it even harder for me to wait until the end of next month to import the soundtrack for a ridiculous amount of money. McWhertor detailed…

By Mike Fahey Published December 31, 2009

This Is How Final Fantasy XIII Was Launched In Hong Kong

This December, Final Fantasy XIII didn’t just go on sale in Japan, it also went on sale in Hong Kong, too. Pictures of the event are starting to make the internet rounds — ahoy! Sony Hong Kong held the FFXIII launch event in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay, next to the Sogo department store. There were…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 31, 2009

Final Fantasy XIII Avatar Pets Flutter Onto Xbox Live

Announced last month, those little Final Fantasy chocobo playthings for your 360 avatar are now being sent out to select Xbox Live users. You need to have “won” one in a Twitter promotion, and you can’t of course actually play with the things, since they’re purely decorative, but hey, for those hanging on every day…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 30, 2009

Finally, Slime Curling Comes To Dragon Quest

Someone at Square Enix must have been hit hard by an early infection of (Winter) Olympic Fever, as clearly evidence by the addition of Slime Curling mini-gaming to the Dragon Quest VI remake for the Nintendo DS. Yes, Dragon Quest VI is now on every winter sports enthusiast’s radar, also adding what appears to be…

By Michael McWhertor Published December 29, 2009

Which Final Fantasy Game Do These FFXIII Launch Customers Love?

On December 17, Japanese game site Gpara asked the first hundred customers waiting in line for Final Fantasy XIII at Shibuya retailer TSUTAYA to name their top three favorite FF games. And today, Gpara is publishing the results. 13.) Final Fantasy II: 2 votes 12.) Final Fantasy XI: 3 votes 11.) Final Fantasy: 3 votes…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 29, 2009

Square Enix Patents New Battle System

Square Enix designer Tetsuya Nomura recently announced that he is working on unannounced projects — one of which is a brand new title. Could this latest patent shed light onto that? It’s too early to tell; however, this patent application lists Tetsuya Nomura as the inventor of a character switching battle system for RPG/action RPG…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 29, 2009

Square Enix Doesn’t Divide By East And West

For Square Enix, there is not East and West. It’s all about hard and easy. Just ask Final Fantasy: The Crystal Bearers producer Akitoshi Kawazu. “The presence of Japanese games is not as strong within the international market these days, and as a business that creates and sells games, the reception in the Western market…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 29, 2009

Oh Yeah, That Other Final Fantasy Release

It may not look, sound, or play quite as good as its numbered big brother, but the recently released Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers does have one advantage over Final Fantasy XIII – I can understand it. I’ve played around 10 hours of Final Fantasy XIII now with zero-Japanese comprehension skills, and it’s…

By Mike Fahey Published December 28, 2009

A Bayonetta You Can Touch And Pose

Well, not quite yet. The unpainted prototype for Square Enix‘s Play Arts branded Bayonetta figurine was revealed at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. At the Jump Festa this month, a painted version was finally shown. Here you go. The fully poseable figurine, along with character Jeanne, has not yet been dated. One day, it just…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 28, 2009

Final Fantasy XIII Impressions: 15 Years Later, 25 Hours In

Well, I’ve played twenty-five hours of Final Fantasy XIII in the past few days, and the one thing I can say with confidence is that I sure have played twenty-five hours of Final Fantasy XIII in a few days. I suppose I’m not “qualified” to write a “review” because I haven’t finished the game, and…

Tim Rogers Published December 25, 2009

Final Fantasy XIII’s Sazh Cosplay In Japan

Sazh Katzroy. You know, the FFXIII dude with the afro, dual pistols and the chocobo chick living inside said afro. He’s also got an adorable kid, and now, a hardcore cosplayer. Snapped at the recent Jump Festa in Japan, this cosplayer didn’t stop at the costume, oh no, but sports a solid effort at the…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 24, 2009

Non-Blurry Look At Final Fantasy XIV Customization

Yesterday, Kotaku detailed the character customization for upcoming MMO Final Fantasy XIV. Today? Today brings non-blurry images and new screens.

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 24, 2009

More Final Fantasy XIV Screens Than You Can Shake A Chocobo At

Square Enix today not only updated Final Fantasy XIV’s North American website, but passed along a ton of screenshots for the upcoming MMO. Here they are.

By Luke Plunkett Published December 24, 2009