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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 -
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 -
New Final Fantasy XIII Ad Has New FF XIII Footage
This television spot is short, but it does have a few scenes of upcoming role-playing-game Final Fantasy XIII that we haven’t seen — until now. New FFXIII TV Spot Shows New Snippets [Final Fantasy XIII.net]
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 11, 2009 -
Retail Shop Using FFXIII To Promote Big Screen TV Sales
The World Cup is here, buy a big screen TV. Want to watch the Olympics? You’re gonna need a larger television. That’s how retailers typically do the hard sell. One retailer in Japan is doing something different: Using Final Fantasy XIII to promote TVs. Sofmap, a Japanese retailer with stores in Tokyo and Osaka, has…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 10, 2009 -
Another Cheeky Look At NieR
The Square-Enix-published Cavia-developed action adventure NieR stars main character NieR and his AI-controlled partner Kainé, a character possessed by a demon and who likes to wear skimpy clothes. Kaine’s attitude and manner of speech are manly — but she/he/it emphasizes her female qualities through her racy fashion style. This aspect hasn’t been lost on Cavia,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 10, 2009 -
New Final Fantasy XIII Screens, Handsome Men Edition
Final Fantasy XIII would not be a Final Fantasy game if it didn’t was not packed with good looking dudes like Cid Raines and Rygdea. One of these screens, while new, does not belong. Oh, whichever one could it be?
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 10, 2009 -
Reviews
Gyromancer Micro-Review: Twisting The Night Away
The roleplaying game experts at Square Enix and puzzle game kings at PopCap give the puzzle RPG genre a Bejeweled Twist with Gyromancer. Is it as addictive as it sounds? It sounds like a jewel-matching RPG made in heaven. Players taken on the role of Rivel, a summoner traveling through the Aldemona Wood who becomes…
By Mike Fahey Published December 9, 2009
