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• French actor/badass in Onimusha 3
  Capcom today revealed Onimusha 3, says Gamefront, which isn't surprising considering Capcom will probably go as far as Onimusha 278 Alpha Ex Winter Edition Plus before they give up, but the interesting fact is that Jean Reno co-stars. Say that with me again: "Jean Reno in a samurai game". Jean Reno
  10 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ 25 ↓ discusss permalink
• New Cradle of Filth album kicks ass
  So today Cradle of Filth released their new album Damnation & A Day, a symphonic black metal epic about the fall of Satan from Heaven, using a 40 piece orchestra and 20 piece choir, published by Sony Music UK. There's also nothing happening in the game industry. Go figure. Cradle of Filth
  10 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ -1 ↓ discusss permalink
• Dixons: "Gamecube sux"
  Dixons, a major European retailer for console hardware and software (comparable to the likes of Electronics Boutique in NA, for example) are dropping the Nintendo Gamecube from their shelves as soon as stock runs out, ultimately fucking Nintendo up the ass just before they release key strategic elements such as the online adapter, Metroid, and Zelda. gamesindustry.biz
  10 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ -3 ↓ discusss permalink
• Metreon-esque event to commemorate FFX-2 launch
  Visitors to the Tsutaya chain of stores on Thursday the 13th of March, when Final Fantasy X-2 is released, will be able to walk away with not only the game, but some sort of small gift. I'm hoping hotpants. Gamefront
  11 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ 27 ↓ discusss permalink
• FFX-2, others rated
  Final Fantasy X-2, which launches tomorrow in Japan, was reviewed by Dengeki PS2 and Famitsu PS2, receiving an 345/400 (90/85/95/75) and 35/40 (9/9/8/9) respectively. Other points of interest were the funky-lookin' PN03, which walked away with a disappointing 7/10, Soul Calibur 2 which took the lead this week with an 8,6 from Dorimaga, and Made in Wario, which Famitsu PS2 gave 35/40 also. Gamefront
  12 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ 41 ↓ discusss permalink
• Japanese get to play with eggs this summer
  Square has set the release date for Hanjuku Hero vs 3D in Japan for sometime in June 2003. The title will not be coming overseas. Gamefront
  12 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ 18 ↓ discusss permalink
• More copies of Zelda already sold than of times I had sex with your mom
  Nintendo has stately announced that The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker has already sold an excess of 560,000 copies in North America, surpassing the number of times I have had intercourse with your mom. The Wind Waker is "the most anticipated video game in Electronics Boutique's history," according to EB reps, surpassing pre-sales of last year's GTA: Vice City. To date, worldwide sales of The Legend of Zelda series have surpassed 36 million software units. Gamerfeed.com
  12 Mar 2003 by Matt ↑ 41 ↓ discusss permalink
• Crystal Chronicles delayed and/or canceled because of fucking France
  According to Quiter, Square has delayed the release of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles as a result of development issues with the battle system. The delay, however, is under scrutiny and Square Haven blames the French because it's always their fault when something shitty happens.
  12 Mar 2003 by Matt ↑ -33 ↓ discusss permalink
• Square launches Charlie's Angels in Japan; expects to do well
  Final Fantasy X-2 launched today in Japan with customers queueing up as early as midnight and one store getting smart and opening early to attract more potential consumers. Square has shipped 1.8 million copies of the game all over Japan, obviously expecting it to do pretty well. Gamefront
  13 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ 41 ↓ discusss permalink
• Chrono 3 in 2004, says IGN
  Page 4 of IGN's "Upcoming PS2 games of 2003" feature (which we did like, two issues ago, slowpokes!) mentions that we can expect a Chrono Break or Chrono Crisis in 2004. It's totally speculatory but at least it's nice to see a larger site like IGN acknowledge the rumours. IGN PS2
  13 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ 99 ↓ discusss permalink
• FFX-2 sells more booty than your sister
  First we report that Square shipped 1.8 million copies of Final Fantasy X-2 to retailers for its Japanese launch, which seemed like a ludicrous number; now we hear they sold 1.2 million of them on the actual day. Good lord. Gamefront
  14 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ 2 ↓ discusss permalink
• Stupid FF rumour circulates forums
  C&VG's forums have a popular thread up where some fanboy claims to have inside info that Nintendo has bought the rights to Final Fantasy's 1 through 9 and plans to develop 1 through 6 on GBA and 7 through 9 on GC. Ludicrous? Rumour. C&VG
  14 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ 23 ↓ discusss permalink
• 40 page walkthrough for FFX-2
  Gamefront reports that the next issue of Japanese magazine Dengeki will feature a 40 page complete walkthrough for Final Fantasy X-2. The issue is scheduled to appear on March 28. News from Japan suggests that FFX-2 can be completed in several different ways, a feature widely hailed by critics of the series' longtime linearity.
  16 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ 33 ↓ discusss permalink
• Reuters' first impressions of Xbox Live
  For one-on-one games, the ability to talk to your opponent is not necessarily a good thing. When I first went online with "Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO," a $40 martial arts combat game, I began to randomly select cartoon characters for my team. When I tried to establish contact with my human opponent, the first words I heard were: "You picked Kyo. He's gay. And so are you." Reuters
  16 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ 22 ↓ discusss permalink
• Infinium Labs' Phantom console marketing shot in face by hilarious Flash voice-over
  It's not actually possible to explain the effect the Phantom's website Flash intro movie and accompanying narration has on you when you view it, so we suggest you head on over and experience it for yourself. It's worth it, trust us. Infinium Labs
  16 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ 31 ↓ discusss permalink
• Berkeley makes Oddworld odd; no one cares
  Last week's art exhibit for Munch's Odyssey: Oddworld at the University of California, Berkeley received a nice write-up over at Gamingredients from our good friend Paul, but no one cared. Bastards! Good thing you get a last chance to atone for your sins. Read it
  17 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ 36 ↓ discusss permalink
• Horny geeks everywhere saved by erotic gaming development (not FFX-2 for once)
  "Motion Gravure", whatever the hell that means, will be a Sony Music-developed DVD that showcases a bunch of girls with rather large cleavage and other interesting physical aspects. The "interactive" part includes being able to use the PS2's joypad to, er, zoom in and out. Raiden, use the Triangle button to magically turn one of the girls into a real blow-up doll! Gamefront
  17 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ 31 ↓ discusss permalink
• Iowa unviels giant Cheeto as tourist attraction
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- A motorcade with two sheriff's cars and a fire truck were part of the ceremony that helped unveil a giant Cheeto as a tourist attraction in northwest Iowa. The event culminated with the Cheeto's first live television appearance. CNN.com
  18 Mar 2003 by Matt ↑ 18 ↓ discusss permalink
• No more FFX-2 shipments, says Square
  Square has announced that following the initial shipment of 1.8 million units of Final Fantasy X-2, which sold 1.2 million copies in a day last week, there will be no more copies made available, even when this batch runs out. Why Square would do something odd like that is questionable, but it possibly has something to do with the upcoming creation of Square Enix. Gamefront
  18 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ 44 ↓ discusss permalink
• Hanjuku Hero vs 3d mini-soundtrack announced
  Square will be releasing a mini-soundtrack for Hanjuku Hero vs 3d in Japan on the 23rd of April. The music is by Nobuo Uematsu and will also contain the opening sequence of the game as a bonus. Gamefront
  18 Mar 2003 by Rahul ↑ 31 ↓ discusss permalink