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• Final Fantasy XII-branded PS2 on the way
  March 16 will not only see the release of Final Fantasy XII, but also a Sony-released bundle of the Playstation 2 ceremoniously branded with the Judge Master design. The package will not only include an actual system, but also a cell phone strap, vertical stand, and a copy of Final Fantasy XII itself. GameWatch
  06 Jan 2006 by Ziyad ↑ 7 ↓ 3 commentss permalink
• Dragon Quest VIII gets European release
  Hard work on the part of numerous European fanboys has apparently resulted in Square Enix confirming an April release of Dragon Quest VIII (based on the US version with all the doodads). And hopefully a little bit more.
  12 Jan 2006 by Rahul ↑ 20 ↓ 8 commentss permalink
• Front Mission sales reach 3 million
  Square Enix has announced that the complete sales of its Front Mission series since its debut ten years ago have totalled three million with the release of Front Mission 5. With more than 200,000 copies sold since its December 29th release, this seventeenth installment has successfully secured the longevity of both Front Mission's position in gaming history and Yoichi Wada's pocketbook.
  15 Jan 2006 by Ziyad ↑ -32 ↓ 60 commentss permalink
• Final Fantasy XII controller announced
  Game peripheral maker Logicool has announced that a special edition Final Fantasy XII controller will release alongside the title on March 16th. This white cordless controller will come stamped with the Final Fantasy XII logo and include a convenient LCD cleaner. Shiny. GPara
  16 Jan 2006 by Ziyad ↑ 12 ↓ 2 commentss permalink
• Advent Children actually being released in North America eventually
  Square Enix has cemented the publication of a North American version of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children with a recent array of advertisements in gaming publications, including EGM. The advent (bahaha!) of this revelation is perhaps a shock to the gaming community, which undoubtedly believed that the movie would never see international release, considering the 30-month timeframe since its announcement and 19 month lag in initially proposed release. When, precisely the title will see a release has been a debatable topic. Some retailers claim a March, 2006 release, but Amazon.com is most likely the most accurate, citing January 1, 2010 to be the day when lucky Americans and Canadians alike will be able to obtain a legal copy of this most coveted gaming occasion.
  19 Jan 2006 by Matt ↑ 30 ↓ 44 commentss permalink
• Promises of European commitment riding in the wake of Dragon Quest lumber on the horizon
  Square Enix Europe boss John Yamamoto spoke with MCV UK about the company's strategy of becoming a worldwide leading publisher of videogames, describing success in Europe as "indispensable". Full Article
  20 Jan 2006 by Rahul ↑ -27 ↓ 3 commentss permalink
• Bottoms up to Final Fantasy XII potions
  Because gamers have money and get thirsty, Suntory has released details on its Final Fantasy XII Potion beverage line. Its 120mL bottles contain not only herbs and nutritional supplements to relax and energize, but a 191 yen ($1.66 USD) price tag that is sure to relax and lighten wallets when the drink releases in Japan on March 7th. Of course, Suntory will also offer a "Final Fantasy XII Premium Box" containing a 100 mL bottle, decorative cork, and a Final Fantasy XII art museum card. With six types of corks and twenty-seven cards, even grumpy middle-aged Japanese men will be compelled to collect them all! Pictures
  21 Jan 2006 by Ziyad ↑ -2 ↓ 16 commentss permalink