- Coolest couple ever have Final Fantasy XI wedding
Super rad Final Fantasy XI users Otoku and Jar were pronounced man and wife recently when they held the first ever Final Fantasy XI online wedding ceremony, says NewFF.com. Dozens of fellow geeks lined up to witness the joyous ceremony and even Square joined in with a special wedding ring and confetti made for the bride and groom. Good Times. Link
- Final Fantasy X-2 site launches
 Since I'm the only staff member here that cares about you, I feel it's my obligation to let you know that Square has launched the Japanese site for Final Fantasy X-2. And since we're such good pals (even though you stole may bandwidth, but it's okay because I forgive you) I'll also tell you that Square has replaced Nobuo Uematsu in favor of Noriko Matsueda and Takahito Eguchi for composing FFX-2 music. In addition, Square has released new Yuna artwork, which you can steal from Gameforms for now. Link
- Final Fantasy X-2 dialogue translations
 Gameforms has translated into English the most recent media released by Square. Like the screens themselves, the translations reveal very little of the game. Gameforms also reports, however, that Square will opt to discard all of Final Fantasy X's battle functions - such as Sphere Grid, Overkill, and Overdrive - in place of brand new ones. Link
- Final Fantasy X - 2 media
 Square has released several articles of media today including 21 gameplay screen shots, a Yuna CG render, promotional poster, and a big-ass logo. Heaven forbid any of the media should reveal game-play details. Link
- First Look: Final Fantasy X - 2
 Final Fantasy X - 2 has been introduced in media form courtesy of Quiter. Get the scans here and scope out the blessing known as hot pants. Link
- Special Final Fantasy XI PC controller unveiled
 The perfect complement to the $2,000 Dell PC preinstalled with Final Fantasy XI, the special ThrustMaster USB 1.1 gamepad, which features ten buttons, two analog sticks, and a d-pad, will be released November 7, the same day as FFXI PC, for 5,000 yen ($40 USD). Elecom
- Square plans debut of new game; Pro-Logic Mah-Jong Hai-Sin II suspected
Next week's issue of Famitsu magazine will feature the debut of a brand new Square title -- apparently a "well-known" RPG. Square will be holding a shareholder's meeting on October 22, assumably to coincide with the debut of the mystery title. Speculations include Final Fantasy X-2 or Final Fantasy XII. Games Are Fun
- Final Fantasy Tactics Advance delayed
 Games Are Fun is reporting that FFTA has been delayed until 2003 for release in Japan. Full Article
- Final Fantasy XI PC coming to America, says Yoichi Wada
 According to GamePro, Square president Yoichi Wada has confirmed that Final Fantasy XI will be released in North America -- in PC form, at least. The article didn't mention any news about a PS2 release.
- FFX Vocal Collection marks nadir of album concept originality
Presumed to be a compilation of "Otherworld," "Suteki da ne," and ten variations on the "Hymn of the Fayth" theme directly from the OST, Final Fantasy X Vocal Collection will be released December 4th in Japan. Like anyone really cares over here. Gameforms
- Final Fantasy XI exceeds 120,000 users; North American release in question?
 Square now has a reported 120,000 users registered on the PlayOnline servers, closing in on the 200,000 mark needed. Despite decent numbers, is Square reconsidering North American and European releases? Full Article
- Amigo the Ninja Squirrel stars in Unlimited SaGa
 Square reveals new characters, minute gameplay details, and media as well as Amigo, who is a ninja squirrel. What, did you think the headline was a joke? Full Article
- Square tops results of Japanese gaming poll
It took a poll of 300 Japanese college-age students to confirm what most shameless Square fanboys already believe in their own little world. Full Article
- Square holds Dell Japan at gunpoint, forces manufacturer of electronic goods to unwillingly pre-install FFXI on desktops
 Square has reportedly struck a Deal with Dell Japan in which Dell will produce two PC models with pre-installed versions of Final Fantasy XI PC. Unsuspecting Japanese have no clue what they're getting themselves into. Dell.com/jp ?
- Square teases FF geeks with titillating Another Lord poster
 Although Square chose not to show Final Fantasy X: Another Lord in electronic form at this week's Tokyo Games Show, they did, however, reveal a teaser image. Said image depicts Yuna, who has apparently chosen to discard her usual formal dress and good-girl mentality for some pistols and slutty rap-video hot pants. Link
- Nintendo responsible for absence of Crystal Chronicle at TGS. Those fuckers.
 Despite general speculation that Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicle would make its spectacular debut at the Tokyo Game Show, Nintendo apparently held the title back from being shown in any way, shape or form, citing Nintendo's lack of participation in the event. Nintendo - in its infinite wisdom - has reportedly cancelled Space World this year, therefore leading puzzled gamers to question when exactly Crystal Chronicle will be revealed to the public. Gamers.com
- Square officially announces Tokyo Game Show lineup
 A remix, a couple of remakes, a re-release, a replacement for an aborted port, a revival of a dormant series, a reluctant sequel to a "self-borrowing" spin-off, and some new game to appear at Japan's premier gaming shindig. Full Article
- Nvidia and Square team up for FFXI PC
 Square and Nvidia are collaborating together for the PC release of FFXI. Don't want to buy a PS2 hard drive to play Square's first MMORPG? You could always save up your pennies for a nice, shiny GeForce 4. Full Article
- Square launches official Final Fantasy Tactics Advance website
One of the most anticipated titles for GBA now has its own website! Visit... and weep because you can't read Japanese! Link
- More information revealed on Square's upcoming GBA titles
 Mentioned several weeks ago, Square's Chocobo-based title for the GameBoy Advance is called Chocobo Land: A Game of Dice, the sequel to Dice de Chocobo (a board game) for the PlayStation. The objective in Chocobo Land, to be released late 2002 in Japan, is to claim all the land on the board (with the aid of magic stones) and triumph over rival players. Also, Square is developing a GBA port of the Super Famicom's Hanjuku Hero. A WonderSwan Color port of the game was released February 2002 in Japan. The Magic Box
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