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• It\'s that time of year again: An E3 approaches! What games do you show?!? Press L+R to run.
  Square Enix has confirmed its the line-up for what it says will be its biggest E3 yet. What\'s up with that? Full Article
  03 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ 50 ↓ discusss permalink
• Star Ocean 3 confirmed for Europe
  Ubisoft announced today that it has acquired the rights to publish Star Ocean 3: Till the End of Time in Europe sometimes this Autumn. The game has already been announced for release in North America this August and will be shown at E3 in two weeks.
  03 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ 11 ↓ discusss permalink
• Additionally, Square Enix also unveils new mobile phone line-up
  Alongside its E3 announcement today, Squenix also mentioned that it would be showing several new mobile phone games, presumably to further deploy its mobile phone operation in North America. Three of the four titles announced are unspectacular - Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and top-down shooter Brave Shot - while the fourth is more intriguing: Before Crisis - Final Fantasy VII. It seems we now have our Final Fantasy VII sequel, although any more info will have to wait until the showfloor two weeks from now.
  03 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ -43 ↓ discusss permalink
• 100+ publishers announced for Nintendo DS including Square Enix
  \\\"To date, more than 100 companies worldwide have received software development kits and are planning games for Nintendo DS, which for the first time offers gamers two separate perspectives on the action. Companies include THQ, Electronic Arts, Activision, Atari, Ubisoft, Majesco, Capcom, Sega, Konami, Hudson Soft, Namco, Bandai, Koei and Square Enix, to name a few.\\\" BusinessWire
  06 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ 38 ↓ discusss permalink
• Major FFXII delay announced
  Square Enix pushed back the Japanese release of Final Fantasy XII from Summer of this year to late 2004/early 2005. This is already the second delay, and may also be linked to a plan to release Kingdom Hearts II and Dragon Quest VIII before FFXII. Or they could just be shortening Ashe\\\'s skirt. Link
  06 May 2004 by Rachel ↑ 2 ↓ discusss permalink
• More Advent Children info shows up in Japanese magazines
  These new photos of Jump magazine confirm the presence of Tifa, Vincent, and Turks Reno and Rude in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. The magazine also names the three silver-haired enemies shown previously as Rods, Kaddish, and Yazoo (tentative translations), and mentions the presence of Barret\'s daughter Marlene in the movie. SquareNet
  06 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ 23 ↓ discusss permalink
• E3: Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII unveiled
  Square Enix has revealed the upcoming cellphone title Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII, a game set 6 years before the events of Final Fantasy VII and featuring the Turks as main characters. Full Article
  10 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ 78 ↓ discusss permalink
• E3: Square announces Brave Fencer Musashi sequel for PS2
  Today Square annonced the long awaited sequel to the sleeper hit Brave Fencer Musashi, entitled Samurai Legend Musashi. The game will follow its predecessor as a 3D platformer but with more expansive levels, Cel-shaded graphics, and a completely re-designed hero. 1up.com
  10 May 2004 by Rachel ↑ 27 ↓ discusss permalink
• E3: Square Enix DS title will be playable
  At today\'s press conference, Square Enix commented on its efforts for the upcoming Nintendo DS handheld, stating that it has one title in the works that will be unveiled during E3, but not what it is or whether it would be a launch title. However, it will apparently be available in playable form after tomorrow\'s official unveiling of the DS by Nintendo. 1up
  10 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ 21 ↓ discusss permalink
• E3: Details on Final Fantasy XII from new trailer surface
  1up\'s David Smith has a few new impressions of Final Fantasy XII. It seems that the young prince-like figure shown with Ashe in many of the FMV shots is actually a villain, whose name is Basch. Described as a knight gone bad, he murders his king and fellow knights for thusfar unclear reasons. Other minor new information includes Vaan\'s initial companion Penelo, with whom he seems to be earlier during the game before becoming imprisoned and meeting Fran and Balthier. The trailer also showcases more of the airship wars and some clips of summon animations. Producer Yasumi Matsuno also made an interesting statement regarding the title, saying \"I believe Final Fantasy XII is akin to extremely exquisite silverwork.\" Intricate craftsmanship then? We\\\'ll see later on this week when the game will be available in playable format. 1up.com
  11 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ -12 ↓ discusss permalink
• Square Enix Nintendo DS line-up revealed
  According to the Nintendo Developer Fact Sheet, Square Enix has several games in development for the Nintendo DS, which was unveiled earlier today. The document mentions two games as parts of already existing series: a new Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles game, and a new Dragon Quest Monsters title. A third game will be on display during E3: Egg Monster Heroes, which appears to be part of the Hanjuku Hero series of games. The fact sheet also has a short description of the title: \"In the first segment, players control a general and his troops. Flip them from behind to make them charge the opponents. Next, players enter into the ?Egg Monster Battle,? where players can touch their monsters? bodies to choose an attack method while aiming at opposing monsters? weak parks.\"
  11 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ 90 ↓ discusss permalink
• E3: Nintendo unveils Nintendo DS handheld; realistic Zelda, other dreams come true
  2002 was the Nintendo Difference; 2004 is the Nintendo Revolution. Or so they say. Full Article
  11 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ 40 ↓ discusss permalink
• Chrono Trigger for PSP?
  IGN has a Chrono Trigger Revival entry in its new Playstation Portable games list. Eh?
  12 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ 109 ↓ discusss permalink
• E3: Final Fantasy XII loses random battles
  Various impressions pouring in from people playing the Final Fantasy XII confirm that the game no longer uses random battles and a seperate battle screen in its battle system. Instead, Matsuno says that the team decided to combine the best aspects of MMORPG game design with traditional console RPG design, leading to a more freeform battle system along the lines of Vagrant Story - you control three characters onscreen and are able to issue commands to all of them. GameSpot impressions
  12 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ 18 ↓ discusss permalink
• E3: Square Enix announces delay for upcoming Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, or Kingdom Hearts titles
  President Youchi Wada commented to the press yesterday that in order to maximize profitability of its three pillars Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts, release of the latest episode in one of the series may be delayed until anywhere from April 1 2005 to March 2006. He also told Reuters that \"We\'re still finalising our plans, but we could finish developing the game and just push the launch date back.\" The company already delayed Final Fantasy XII from its August 2004 release window into early 2005.
  13 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ 13 ↓ discusss permalink
• Sprint and Square Enix team up for mobile services
  Square Enix Mobile and Sprint will be partnering to offer mobile gaming to subscribers of Sprint\'s PCS Vision wireless network. Titles include Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, and presumably the upcoming Beyond Crisis: Final Fantasy VII announced a few days ago, though the press release makes no mention of that.
  13 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ 44 ↓ discusss permalink
• E3: Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children handout scan
  A scan of a flyer for Advent Children handed out by Square Enix at E3 has some details of the movie in English. Full Article
  16 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ 30 ↓ discusss permalink
• Flutist disses Uematsu tunes
  Neither Mr. Guzelimian nor Mr. Moravec has heard the \"Final Fantasy\" music. Catherine Ransom Karoly, a flutist in her eighth year with the Philharmonic, has. After playing the music for the first time at a Saturday morning rehearsal, she said a few catchy passages did not outweigh her overall disappointment with it. \"It\'s almost on the level of Muzak and pretty much completely without integrity,\" she said. \"It\'s really, really cheesy.\" New York Times
  17 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ 3 ↓ discusss permalink
• Release date set for Final Fantasy I & II Advance
  The GBA version of Final Fantasy I & II will reach the eager hands of Japanese gamers on July 15th. 10,000 lucky fans will receive a special edition strap, thanks to Club Nintendo. However, a US release has still not been confirmed. Namae No Nai Heya
  18 May 2004 by Rachel ↑ 23 ↓ discusss permalink
• Post-E3 Final Fantasy XII details from Famitsu and other magazines
  Even though western journalism covered E3 from head to toe, guess who got the exclusive information? Naturally. Full Article
  22 May 2004 by Rahul ↑ 4 ↓ discusss permalink