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- 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 ?
- Acclaim does something stupid. Again.
First, they tried advertising on people's graves. Then they made some guy wait in line 50 days for a crappy Turok game. Oh, and then they gave people money to change their name to Turok. Could Acclaim Entertainment possibly pull off something even stupider? The answer is yes. Full Article
- Nintendo slashes sales expectations, blames Germans
Citing slow hardware demand in Japan and Germany and strong Japanese currency or something, Nintendo has reported to investors that mid-year profits will be 77% lower that initially expected. Nintendo will supposedly break even, however, after profits are considered from Nintendo's stake in Rare, which were recently sold. Nintendo profits from the $375 million sale were $183 million. The missing $192 million have been spent financing Satoru Iwata's brand new yacht. Gamespot - Square tops results of Japanese gaming poll
It took a poll of 300 Japanese college-age students to confirm what most shameless Square fanboys already believe in their own little world. Full Article - Microsoft: "ah aim ta kill yoo with it. mmhm."
Gamers.com reports that, in reply to all the recent PS3 buzz Sony has been voluntarily dispensing, Micrsosoft's J Allard has made a hollow promise to the gaming public. "...we'll promise...that they won't get a head start next time. And I'll just leave it at that."
- Sony, Nintendo, Konami currently hold top Japanese gaming markets
Research by Japanese company Enterbrain, Inc. has revealed that Sony, Nintendo, and Konami are currently leading the Japanese markets of console, handheld, and game sales, respectively. Full Article - Amigo the Ninja Squirrel stars in Unlimited SaGa
Square reveals new characters, minute gameplay details, and media as well as Amigo, who is a ninja squirrel. What, did you think the headline was a joke? Full Article
- 24 year-old Korean man dead; Warcraft III suspected
An unemployed 24 year-old man has been reportedly found dead in the bathroom of an Internet cafe in South Korea after a long round of gameplaying. Witnesses of the spectacular 86 hour gaming session claim that the man collapsed during play and, shortly after recovering, staggered into the bathroom where his pitiful life - void of all meaning and purpose - came to an abrupt end. SHM.com - GBA2 rumors persist
In addition to tangible reports of a back-lit GBA, new rumors are emerging of a completely new, completely remodeled GBA in development at Nintendo's evil volcanic lair. Full Article - Final Fantasy XI exceeds 120,000 users; North American release in question?
Square now has a reported 120,000 users registered on the PlayOnline servers, closing in on the 200,000 mark needed. Despite decent numbers, is Square reconsidering North American and European releases? Full Article
- FFX Vocal Collection marks nadir of album concept originality
Presumed to be a compilation of "Otherworld," "Suteki da ne," and ten variations on the "Hymn of the Fayth" theme directly from the OST, Final Fantasy X Vocal Collection will be released December 4th in Japan. Like anyone really cares over here. Gameforms - Final Fantasy XI PC coming to America, says Yoichi Wada
According to GamePro, Square president Yoichi Wada has confirmed that Final Fantasy XI will be released in North America -- in PC form, at least. The article didn't mention any news about a PS2 release.
- Final Fantasy Tactics Advance delayed
Games Are Fun is reporting that FFTA has been delayed until 2003 for release in Japan. Full Article
- Various retailers: "This game is stupid. We do not carry stupid games. Oh, wait... we do have Egg Mania: Eggstream Madness... Nevermind..."
Reuters reports that retail chains Toys R Us, Wal-mart, and KB Toys have all refused to sell the upcoming Acclaim title BMX XXX, perhaps the most prolificly stupid idea for a game since the conception of Shaq-Fu.
- Square plans debut of new game; Pro-Logic Mah-Jong Hai-Sin II suspected
Next week's issue of Famitsu magazine will feature the debut of a brand new Square title -- apparently a "well-known" RPG. Square will be holding a shareholder's meeting on October 22, assumably to coincide with the debut of the mystery title. Speculations include Final Fantasy X-2 or Final Fantasy XII. Games Are Fun
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