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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 -
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 -
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 -
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
