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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

Tetsuya Nomura Working On Two Unannounced Titles

Talk about a busy guy. Tetsuya Nomura worked as main character designer on Final Fantasy XIII, director and designer for Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep and ditto for Final Fantasy Versus XIII. We forgot Final Fantasy Agito XIII! He’s character designer for that, too. In the most recent issue of Famitsu, Nomura reveals that he…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 22, 2009

Final Fantasy XIV Features Robust Character Creator

Square Enix’s upcoming MMO Final Fantasy XIV features a character editor that can be described as robust — with emphasis on bust. The creator allows for a variety of skin tons, eye colors, lip colors, hair colors and styles, tattoos, facial scars as well as waist, hip and bust size. Of course, these sorts of…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 22, 2009

Dragon Quest IX Breaks Dragon Quest Sales Records

Square Enix aren’t so preoccupied with the success of Final Fantasy XIII that they’ve forgotten about their other mega-bucks franchise, Dragon Quest IX, and how it’s also breaking sales records. In a statement issued yesterday by the company, it was revealed that sales of Dragon Quest IX on the DS have just pushed past the…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 21, 2009

Final Fantasy XIII Gives PS3 Its Biggest Week In Japan, Passes 1.5 Million

Looks like Square Enix‘s newest numbered Final Fantasy is off to a good start, giving the PlayStation 3 a not-too-surprising surge in sales in Japan, according to early figures from Famitsu publisher Enterbrain. Enterbrain puts Final Fantasy XIII sales at over 1.5 million over the course of the game’s first four days on Japanese store…

By Michael McWhertor Published December 21, 2009

Final Fantasy (The Band) Has A New, Less Trademark Infringing Name

Perhaps, in your internet travels for Final Fantasy the video game related content or violin-driven indie music, you’ve come across Final Fantasy the band. If you have, and become a fan of the artist, call them Final Fantasy no more. The band—which is largely a solo act—will change its name to Owen Pallett next year.…

By Michael McWhertor Published December 18, 2009

New Nier Trailer Will Make You Its Bitch

You may already be aware of the foul-mouthed nature of Nier’s skimpily dressed sidekick Kaine, but this new “trailer” for the Cavia-developed disaster-in-the-making should make it clear. Pull your head out of your goddamn ass and listen for yourself. Look, I’m not sure if Cavia has some sort of dirt on Square Enix, but I’m…

By Michael McWhertor Published December 18, 2009

Just How Straight Are FFXIII’s First Five~Six Hours?

Pretty dang straight! We’ve already posted a few images of the linear path players can expect in Final Fantasy XIII. Let’s see how that pans out over the game’s first six hours. Spoilers ahead. This map appeared on the Japanese internet and is pieced together of the various sections players will apparently encounter in the…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 18, 2009

It’s Never Too Early To Final Fantasy Cosplay

A very young Yuna from FFX smooches a young Tidus — as seen on That Girl’s Site (via the CHIVE).

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 18, 2009

Final Fantasy XIII’s First-Day Sales Numbers Are In

Final Fantasy XIII was released in Japan yesterday. A day later, Square Enix have released figures revealing how many copies of the game were sold during its first 24 hours on the shelf. And that number has “exceeded one million”. Which, well, makes it sound like they sold between 1 and 1.1 million. The news…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 18, 2009

Vagrant Story Dated For (PAL) PlayStation Store Release

Last month, we received the uplifting news that Square’s classic Vagrant Story was on its way to the PAL PlayStation Store. Thing is, back then, it didn’t have a release date. It does now! And that date is Tuesday, December 22, which we guess must also be the day Europe’s PlayStation Store is update next…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 18, 2009

Here’s Another Helping of FFXIII Screens

Alrighty, who’s sick of Final Fantasy XIII? Not so fast! Square Enix has released more screens. Looking at them feels a bit like eat turkey the day after Thanksgiving. But, boy turkey’s good!

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 17, 2009

Spoilers: What Do These Final Fantasy XIII Dungeons Have In Common

Yes, yes, what do they have in common? Click on straight though — possible spoilers ahoy. FFXIII dungeon maps have been popping up online. And the ones that have been have something in common. Can you figure it out? (The could be what Famitsu was referring to when it said the story was linear.) Final…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 17, 2009

Modern Warfare 2 Spiked Xbox 360 Console Sales In Japan

For a Western FPS with a subpar localization, Modern Warfare did extremely well in Japan. Compared to the rest of the Western world, it didn’t. But what about the Xbox 360? According to early sales figures, over 10,000 Xbox 360 consoles were sold the week that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launched in Japan.…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 17, 2009

Japan Comes Out For Final Fantasy XIII In Droves

Once again proving that lining up for video games is a national pastime, Japan came out cued up for Final Fantasy XIII. There have been longer lines for game launches in Japan; however, these lines were especially impressive considering that FFXIII went on sale mid-week. The “main” countdown launch was at retailer TSUTAYA in Shibuya…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 17, 2009