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News / 2002 / September /
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- Final Fantasy Tactics Advance info appears in latest Famitsu...
...and we can hardly read any of it! Wild, erroneous, vague speculation within. Full Article
- Greece: "Video games... bah!"
"In an attempt to curb the scourge of gambling within its borders, the Greek government recently enacted a ban on electronic game of any kind. That includes computer gaming, console gaming, and even playing Monkey Ball on your PCS phone. Those found gaming will either receive jail time, or a minimum fine of $75,000. The law is under appeal." Gameforms
- Breath of Fire V receives blessings of gaming music gods
Yasunori Mitsuda and Hitoshi Sakimoto, two of gaming music's most celebrated composers, have collaborated on the score for Capcom's upcoming RPG Breath of Fire V: Dragon Quarter, to be released November 14 in Japan. Also, Capcom took a page out of Square's marketing playbook by announcing that Chihiro Onitsuka, a famous Japanese pop artist, will perform the game's theme song. Music samples are available at the official Breath of Fire V website. RPGFan Full Article
- Making it explicit: features of sexy new home page
Overwhelmed by the sheer sexiness (only surpassed by a certain Harvard student) of the new home page? Subject yourself to a quick explanation. Full Article
- Hanjuku Hero announced for PS2
Square announced the development of Hanjuku Hero VS 3D for the PlayStation 2 in the latest issue of Japan's Weekly Jump magazine. The latest game in the quirky, comedic simulation-RPG series pits the army forces of "2D" (represented with traditional sprite-like graphics) against "3D" (rendered as CG models). True to the series' name ("hanjuku" means "half-boiled"), "egg heroes" may once again be summoned to do battle. The Magic Box
- More information revealed on Square's upcoming GBA titles
Mentioned several weeks ago, Square's Chocobo-based title for the GameBoy Advance is called Chocobo Land: A Game of Dice, the sequel to Dice de Chocobo (a board game) for the PlayStation. The objective in Chocobo Land, to be released late 2002 in Japan, is to claim all the land on the board (with the aid of magic stones) and triumph over rival players. Also, Square is developing a GBA port of the Super Famicom's Hanjuku Hero. A WonderSwan Color port of the game was released February 2002 in Japan. The Magic Box
- Miyamoto speak. You listen.
Shigeru Miyamoto has reportedly told some interview guy that there will be at least one new title in both the Zelda and Mario series for the Gamecube. Miyamoto also said that Nintendo itself has an online title in the works for a release soon but fell asleep before he could delve into any further details. The Magic Box
- Square launches official Final Fantasy Tactics Advance website
One of the most anticipated titles for GBA now has its own website! Visit... and weep because you can't read Japanese! Link - Backlit GBA in the works?
Gamers reported to have wept with joy... or was that pain from eye and neck strain? Full Article
- Rare: sold, slapped, and kicked in the ass on the way out the door
The hottest topic of rumor columnists and gaming sites alike for the past eight months has arguably been the apparent disbanment of Rare from longtime ally Nintendo. Now Microsoft has reportedly scored on an opportunity Nintendo missed. Full Article
- Nvidia and Square team up for FFXI PC
Square and Nvidia are collaborating together for the PC release of FFXI. Don't want to buy a PS2 hard drive to play Square's first MMORPG? You could always save up your pennies for a nice, shiny GeForce 4. Full Article
- Square officially announces Tokyo Game Show lineup
A remix, a couple of remakes, a re-release, a replacement for an aborted port, a revival of a dormant series, a reluctant sequel to a "self-borrowing" spin-off, and some new game to appear at Japan's premier gaming shindig. Full Article
- Sony presents cum-colored PS2 to Japanese gamers
Sony has unveiled the latest PS2 variant, "Milky White," recently via the Tokyo Game Show in Japan. The translucent console will also be released alongside matching controllers and DVD remotes. Japanese gamers are expected to "gobble up" Milky White as soon as it's "released" onto store shelves. Gamers.com
- Nintendo responsible for absence of Crystal Chronicle at TGS. Those fuckers.
Despite general speculation that Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicle would make its spectacular debut at the Tokyo Game Show, Nintendo apparently held the title back from being shown in any way, shape or form, citing Nintendo's lack of participation in the event. Nintendo - in its infinite wisdom - has reportedly cancelled Space World this year, therefore leading puzzled gamers to question when exactly Crystal Chronicle will be revealed to the public. Gamers.com
- Square teases FF geeks with titillating Another Lord poster
Although Square chose not to show Final Fantasy X: Another Lord in electronic form at this week's Tokyo Games Show, they did, however, reveal a teaser image. Said image depicts Yuna, who has apparently chosen to discard her usual formal dress and good-girl mentality for some pistols and slutty rap-video hot pants. Link
- Square holds Dell Japan at gunpoint, forces manufacturer of electronic goods to unwillingly pre-install FFXI on desktops
Square has reportedly struck a Deal with Dell Japan in which Dell will produce two PC models with pre-installed versions of Final Fantasy XI PC. Unsuspecting Japanese have no clue what they're getting themselves into. Dell.com/jp ?
04 Sep 2002 by 
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