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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

Final Fantasy XIV Is Going To Take On WoW

Over the years, many games have tried to take on Blizzard’s World of Warcraft directly. Try and stand toe-to-toe with the MMO giant. And all of them have failed. That’s not going to stop Square Enix boss Yoichi “Imperial Hot” Wada from taking a crack, though. Asked by Develop what he thought Final Fantasy XIV’s…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 17, 2009

Square Enix Ship Nearly Two Million Copies Of FFXIII

On Tuesday, Square Enix were expecting to ship around one million copies of Final Fantasy XIII to retailers in Japan, ready for the game’s launch. Today, on launch day, the actual number is higher. Square Enix boss Yoichi Wada, His Imperial Hotness, has issued a release today stating that number of units shipped was actually…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 17, 2009

Let’s Play Final Fantasy XIII’s Battle Tutorial

Today, you’ll be one of two people. One that is sick to the gills of Final Fantasy XIII, or one that cannot get enough. If you’re the latter, this is for you. Enjoy, as Mr. Tim Rogers – who has rested after his arduous start to the day – takes you on a guided tour…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 16, 2009

Final Fantasy VIII Coming To The PlayStation Store

It’s Final Fantasy day here today, the latest piece of news concerning Square Enix‘s flagship franchise coming in the form of a PlayStation Store re-release. In an email sent out to PlayStation email subscribers, Sony announce in the “coming soon” section that Final Fantasy VIII will be turning up on the PlayStation Store. I’m interested…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 16, 2009

Square Enix Now Taking Final Fantasy XIV Beta Applications

Final Fantasy XIV’s arrival in 2010 is looking more and more likely, as Square Enix has opened up the application process for the upcoming PC and PlayStation 3 massively multiplayer online role-playing game. So sign up now, if you’re interested. But only if you would like to beta test the PC version, as Square Enix…

By Michael McWhertor Published December 16, 2009

Final Fantasy XIII Launch Day With Our Man In Tokyo

[Note: Kotaku columnist Tim Rogers bought Final Fantasy XIII in Japan just hours ago. We asked him for launch coverage. He has delivered, with panache and hands-on impressions.] Five months and seven days ago, Square-Enix unleashed Dragon Quest IX unto the Japanese people, and it was a lukewarm kind of good. Five months and seven…

Tim Rogers Published December 16, 2009

The PS3 Star Ocean 4 Trailer You Hoped For

Square Enix trailer has released the second trailer for the tri-Ace developed Star Ocean 4. You might remember this game when it was released on the Xbox 360 in February 2009. The PS3 version of the game will be out in February 2010 and will feature additional languages and additional characters in the hopes that…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 16, 2009

Final Fantasy XIII PS3 Trophy List (What We Know)

As the FFXIII juggernaut continues to rumble through cyberspace, details about the game are continuing to tumble out. A early look at the game’s PS3 Trophy list looks like this: Bronze Assault Ruby – Master the Attacker Role Destruction Sapphire – Master the Blaster Role Guardian Topaz – Master the Defender Role Hex Jade –…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 16, 2009

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days Trailer Is All Potty, Talk & Guns

It’s hard to look back upon the original Kane & Lynch and its baggage and remember it too fondly. But IO Interactive and crew are at least turning out intriguing trailers for the sequel, Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days. The action portions are shot with much of the grainy, shaky cam styling seen in…

By Michael McWhertor Published December 15, 2009

Square Enix Launches Virtual Money You Can Really Buy

Square Enix is the latest company to launch its own virtual monetary denomination, the Square Enix Crysta. One Crysta is the equivalent to one Japanese yen, and with the yen stronger than the U.S. dollar, that means the Square Enix Crysta is more valuable than Uncle Sam’s greenbacks. The Crysta can be purchased in six…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 15, 2009

Square Enix Ships A Million Copies of Final Fantasy XIII

On December 17, Final Fantasy XIII will be released only on the PS3 in Japan. A million copies have been shipped for launch. After that initial shipment, another 150,000 copies will be shipped for launch, followed by another 150,000 for the following weekend. A grand total of 1.3 million will be available for purchase during…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 15, 2009

Another New Final Fantasy XIII Ad, Has New Battle Play Footage

Final Fantasy XIII Will be out soon in Japan — and to whip everyone into a frenzy, Square Enix is running ads. Ads like this. It features some new gameplay battle footage if you are into that kind of thing. If not, it still features that. New Final Fantasy XIII “Battle” HD TV Spot –…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 15, 2009

Every New Final Fantasy XIII Screen Makes The Waiting Worse

We still have the better part of three months before Final Fantasy XIII hits the states, yet Square Enix continues to tease us. They’ve got a Facebook page and Twitter set up now? Great. How I long for the days when I could wander into a video game store and be surprised by the release…

By Mike Fahey Published December 14, 2009

Closer Look At Final Fantasy XIII PS3

The game (and thus, PS3 bundle) is not out until December 17, but that didn’t stop pictures of the console and its cardboard box from popping up online. White and pink! FF13 捆绑机大透露~~~~~含多图 [PS3]最终幻想13 A9VG电玩部落社区论坛 [A9VG Thanks, James!]

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 11, 2009

Final Fantasy XIII Summons Epic Soundtrack

Square Enix has revealed its plans to drain even more hard-earned yen from the Final Fantasy fanatic, announcing the official Final Fantasy XIII original soundtrack. It comes in two pricey flavors, one more deluxe and limited than the other. The standard edition of composer Masashi Hamauzu’s score to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game…

By Michael McWhertor Published December 11, 2009