- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia official homepages open
 Square Enix has opened the official homepages for the upcoming Final Fantasy XI expansion, Chains of Promathia, which was announced yesterday. Not much is available besides basic information and stunning new screenshots of the new areas included in the expansion, the Tavnazian Archipelago and Goblin city Movalpolos. Chains of Promathia
- New screens of Final Fantasy XII released
 While this doesn\'t necessarily demonstrate a real news article, it seems relevant to mention that the new screens of Final Fantasy XII that popped up today show a battle system in progress while an overworld map is still visible, almost confirming our suspicions that Matsuno is ripping out the random battle mechanic from the series. Let\'s hope for it.
- Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia officially announced
 As we suspected earlier, the second expansion for Final Fantasy XI, Chains of Promathia, is being readied for release this Autumn. Apparently, gamers will not be required to have the previous expansion, Rise of the Zilart (included with the US release), though there will be connections between the two that enhance the experience. With at least 40 new areas that fill in current empty parts of the world map and new modes of transport, the expansion looks to be more environmental than gameplay-altering: Square Enix doesn\'t intend to add any new jobs, skills, or increase the level cap at this time.
- First details on Front Mission Online
 Famitsu also has new information on Front Mission Online, a title that has remained in the background so far. The title now appears to be nearly ready to enter beta testing later this year with a 2005 release on PS2 and PC to follow, and is reportedly of the \"action simulation\" genre, giving players the option to enter battle either as a single unit or as part of an army or platoon.
- First info on Ambrosia Odyssey available
 The latest edition of Famitsu reveals first details on Ambrosia Odyssey, an action RPG with both offline and online play. Apparently, the offline game will offer full-fledged gameplay where you can build your own towns replete with their own story and history while following a branching storyline. When you go online, you can visit other players\' towns and experience their stories and histories. Developed by Rocket Studio, KAI Graphics and Supersweep with supervision by Goi of Production Studio 10 (who worked on the game version of Junkmetal), Ambrosia Odyssey has no release date yet and suffered delays in its beta testing procedure.
- Totally new Final Fantasy title for GBA?
 Polygonmag has a seperate interpretation of the recent Final Fantasy III on GBA news, stating that Tokita also confirmed plans for an entirely new Final Fantasy for Game Boy Advance. Planning for the title would be underway, though no specifics are available. Polygonmag
- Final Fantasy III remake on the way?
 An interview with Nintendo Dream magazine reveals that Squenix's Takashi Tokita doesn't see any reason not to release a Final Fantasy III remake. He comments that Nintendo are interested in the proposition, and the only reason it hasn't been done yet is that they missed the release window. Now it's a matter of deciding what kind of remake it would be. Can we say Dragon Quest V? 1up
- Square Enix strategy meeting this week?
 Gamefront is reporting that there are rumors of a strategy meeting being held later this week in which the release date for Final Fantasy XII will be discussed, as well as the future of PlayOnline, information on Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children's release media, alpha tests for Ambrosia Odyssey, and a new project from Star Ocean 3 developers tri-Ace, which could possibly be a new Valkyrie Profile title. Gamefront emphasises that this news is unconfirmed, however, so don't get your hopes up. Gamefront
- 0034 GMT **SQUARE ENIX <9684.T> UP ON HIGHER OPERATING PROFIT ESTIMATE**
 "Square Enix Co up 3.28 percent at 3,150 yen after the videogame publisher said on Friday it expected group operating profit to be better than previously anticipated at around 19 billion yen ($175.6 million) for the year ended March 31. " Forbes BusinessTech
- Fifth Final Fantasy XII character revealed
 The latest issue of Jump magazine reveals the fifth new Final Fantasy XII character, a 16 year old blonde girl named Pannero, who also sports a tight ass. Pannero is reportedly romantically involved with male lead Vaan in some way and looks practically the same in-game as she does in prerendered FMV. Wow.
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