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- Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes coming to Gamecube
"Konami has confirmed the development of a Gamecube Metal Gear title as Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes, which is being handled for the console by Nintendo 2nd party Silicon Knights, who were previously responsible for the critically acclaimed Eternal Darkness." Gamingredients
- E3 Squenix titles get release dates
Two days after the release of their E3 line-up to the public, Square Enix have revealed when NA will actually be seeing these titles. Full Article
- Console price cuts confirmed, prices not
Games Are Fun has confirmed, via retail chain Electronics Boutique, that North American price cuts are "a-comin" for Gamecube, Xbox, and PlayStation 2 consoles. The final prices, however, haven't been confirmed but are believed to be a $50 cut for each console. - EA will reveal This Sims sequel at E3
EA is planning on revealing details about a sequel to The Sims, which was released over three years ago and has spurred more expansions than a cockroach has babies. Befittingly dubbed The Sims 2, the title will feature entirely new gameplay mechanics for your sims as well as a fully 3-D environment. Gamers.com
- Kingdom Hearts 2 development uncertain?
While Kingdom Hearts 2 remains a heavily rumoured title for Square Enix, especially with the Deep Dive movie already made, and E3 looming, Tetsuya Nomura (director and character designer for Kingdom Hearts) stated to Dorimaga magazine that development of the title is as yet undecided. On the other hand, however, Squenix president Yoichi Wada confirmed its development to Reuters. And to add to the confusion, Amazon Japan has had Kingdom Hearts 2 on its pre-order list since March 29. Gamefront - Star Ocean Online in the works?
According to a recent issue of Famitsu magazine, though not confirmed by Square Enix, the company has begun development of an online version of Star Ocean. This would make the 5th game in the series which was an Enix franchise before the merger. Star Ocean: Till the End of Time will be featured at E3 and we have coverage of its soundtracks in the album database. - Re-release of Final Fantasy XI with price cuts
June 2003 will see Square Enix releasing a Nice Price version of Final Fantasy XI (without the expansion pack Rise of the Zilart) in Japan for $40. This edition will include the latest patch of the game so users don't have to go through the reported 5 hour download torture involved in the update process. Gamefront
- Squenix-Nintendo teleconference later today
GamerFeed reports news of a teleconference with Square Enix's Akitoshi Kawazu and Nintendo, in which Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles will receive some attention, while other titles may possibly be revealed and/or discussed. GamerFeed - Update: Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles gameplay info and more revealed at Squenix teleconference
At the GamerFeed teleconference held with Nintendo and Square Enix, Akitoshi Kawazu revealed details of the upcoming Gamecube title, Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles, including gameplay, music, and multiplayer info. Details inside - Squenix to make MEGATON announcementAccording to Famitsu, Square Enix will be holding a press conference in Japan on May 29 where they will be making some important announcements concerning.. something.
- Game to balance out Squenix's library after FFX-2 website launches
Square Enix has launched the website for All-Star Pro Wrestling 3, in which you can take on the role of several cute, overweight and flabby male monstrosities and tackle each other to a pulp. If that's your thing. Official website
- Sony: "Final Fantasy XI, PS2 hard drive in 2004"
SCEA president, Kaz Hirai, told the E3 press today that Final Fantasy XI will be released in North America in early 2004. What's more, the game will be published by SCEA rather than Square Enix and the PS2 Hard Drive will be released in time for XI's arrival. Both the PS2 and PC versions will include the Rise of the Zilart expansion pack. Games Are Fun
- Sony shocks everyone (but Matt) with Playstation Portable
As possibly the only company who could hope to come close to knocking Nintendo's monopoly of the handheld market with the GBA, Sony revealed the Playstation Portable at E3 today - a toned-up mobile PSOne with DVD playback capability, TFT screen, and more. Don't expect to see it anytime soon though; Sony said public unveiling won't be until E3 next year, in all likelihood. Gamingredients - Square staff meets for soberingly boring FFXI interview
"Today, some of the key team members on Square's staff -- including localization director Richard Honeywood, American producer Yasu Kurosawa, and top Japanese producer Hiromichi Tanaka, the producer of Chrono Cross -- took the time to answer a few questions regarding what American Final Fantasy fans can look forward to upon the arrival of this most unusual of Final Fantasies." Gamers.com Interview
- Nintendo reveals 2003 release dates. Well, most of them.
Upon revealing all of the exciting new kiddie games at this year's E3, Nintendo has updated their release schedule for the rest of the year, which is relatively packed. Albeit with kiddie games, but packed regardless. Full Article
- Surprise! Twin Snakes will make use of GCN-GBA connectionShock, surprise, and more shock are the feelings of gamers everywhere today, as Nintendo has announced that Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes "will employ some kind of connectivity feature between the Gamecube and Game Boy Advance." There's no doubt that anybody saw this one coming from a mile away. Gamers.com
- Shigeru Miyamoto and Will Wright collaborate on new GCN and GBA Sims"In its continuing quest for "connectivity" in all things, Nintendo today announced that it has enlisted Will Wright, creator of The Sims, to create two new games in his popular people-simulation franchise in conjunction with Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto. The two games, for Gamecube and Game Boy Advance, respectively, will combine a variety of link features to enrich the experience of playing both games." Gamers.com
- New release dates for upcoming Squenix titlesSquare Enix (yes, this article starts with the company name again) has released a list of upcoming release dates for games in the US and Europe. Expect to see Final Fantasy X-2 in Fall in the US, winter in Europe; Unlimited Saga in June US, "Summer" Europe; and Star Ocean: Till the End of Time and Drakengard in early 2004 for both locales.
- Post-E3 miscellanea
The ravages of E3 passed; but what news did it bring? We all saw E3, though several interviews with key developers like Miyamoto (and Iwata) and Kojima brought some interesting facts into the spotlight. Foremost examples include Iwata's suggestions that Nintendo will soon reveal its online plan centered around no cost to the consumer; Metal Gear Solid 3, says Kojima, will contain online elements and is a completely new engine designed to be used in a future Metal Gear Online. Want more? Look for a feature later this week (on this site, good lord!), and Gamingredients' 11th issue in June.
- Sorry, Klingon interpreters, Oregon's not hiring
PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) -- "Sorry, potential Klingon interpreters. Officials have said they won't be needing your services, after all. The office that treats mental health patients in Multnomah County had included Klingon on a list of 55 languages that could be spoken by incoming patients." CNN.com | The Klingon Language Institue
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