News / 2003 / May / 20

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• New release dates for upcoming Squenix titles
  Square 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.
  20 May 2003 by Rahul ↑ 44 ↓ discusss permalink
• 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.
  20 May 2003 by Rahul ↑ 16 ↓ discusss permalink
• 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
  20 May 2003 by Matt ↑ 33 ↓ discusss permalink
• Triton Labs developing wireless GBA linking solution
  Triton Labs, creator of the Afterburner Game Boy Advance backlight, is developing a new wireless peripheral to connect multiple GBAs. The device is named the Stealth Link and will use 2.4 GHz Bluetooth technology to seamlessly connect GBA units from a range of up to 100 feet. Triton Labs plans to release the Stealth Link later this year at a retail price of $30-40. TritonLabs.com
  20 May 2003 by Matt ↑ 40 ↓ discusss permalink