News / 2006 / April / 01

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• Final Fantasy XII goes double-platinum
  Now two weeks into its Japanese release, Final Fantasy XII has sold an estimated 2.08 million copies, making it more popular in these, its early days, than either Final Fantasy X or Final Fantasy X-2. Could this be a positive sign or just another instance of mass fanboyism? Game Science
  01 Apr 2006 by Ziyad ↑ -17 ↓ discusss permalink
• Sakuraba to stage Valkyrie concert
  You won't be hearing any Wagner at Roppongi's Laforet Museum this June 4th, but fans of Tri-Ace are in for a treat. Famed composer Motoi Sakuraba will be holding a concert to celebrate the impending release of Valkyrie Profile Silmeria. The concert's instrumentation will consist of only a bass, drums, and piano (the latter performed by Sakuraba himself) and will feature music not only from Valkyrie Profile and Silmeria, but also the Star Ocean series as well. Tickets will be available tomorrow at Square Enix's official site; Valkyrie Profile Silmeria releases June 22nd in Japan. Famitsu
  01 Apr 2006 by Ziyad ↑ -12 ↓ discusss permalink
• Square Enix drops Everquest II like bad habit
  After one year of vaguely successful support, Square Enix will end its Japanese administration of Everquest II and pass the title's reins to Sony Online Entertainment beginning in July. This may be an effort to clear up room for Square Enix's new rumored MMO, but could your favorite MMORPG be next? GameWatch
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