- FF XI reportedly still plagued with rabid bugs; Square, disillusioned, refuses to exterminate
 Gamers.com reports today of the bugs that continue to plague Final Fantasy XI and of Square who refuses to comply with a fix. Link
- Final Fantasy III WSC officially canned according to Stephen Wilson
After months of nothing but dreadful speculation, Stephen Wilson has finally confirmed that the Wonderswan Color version of Final Fantasy III has been officially canned. Source: Stephen Wilson
- Microsoft said to have recently attempted to acquire both Sega and Square
 According to Eurogamer (article), Microsoft recently made an attempt to purchase both Sega and Square, and apparently almost succeeded. The deal would cost Microsoft $1.8 billion to acquire Sega, who would, in turn, use the profits to purchase a controlling interest in Square. The deal fell through however when Sega rejected the proposition, stating conflicting interests.
- Remakes of Final Fantasy I and II confirmed for PS
 ... in Japan. Absolutely no word on a North American release (much less European!). Full Article
- Unlimited SaGa revealed
The latest and possibly sexiest title to be revealed by Square has been presented in the form of Unlimited SaGa. And just when I was getting revved up to bitch about the lack of Square titles in the works... Full Article
- Final Fantasy Complete Works reissued
 Originally published by DigiCube in 1997, Final Fantasy Complete Works is a two-volume set with illustrations, screenshots, and a wealth of detailed information and data about Final Fantasy I through VI. Full Article
- Final Fantasy XII logo officially the shittiest logo of all time
 Korean gaming site Ruliweb has revealed what is supposedly the new Final Fantasy XII logo, which features a horned figue and his giant erect penis engorging the letter A. Full Article
- Square purchases Ogre Battle developers. Like slaves.
SquareSoft has reportedly finalized a deal to purchase the development team and resources behind Quest, known for the Ogre Battle series (we think). Full Article
- Final Fantasy XI PC minimum requirements released
 $300 worth of PS2 periperhals looking like the cheaper way out after all. Full Article
- Conundrum ensues: Gamecube Final Fantasy not actually Final Fantasy?
 Among comments of retaliation regarding Nintendo's negative comments regarding slack Final Fantasy XI sales, Square CEO Youichi Wada claimed that although Hiroshi Yamauchi called Square's Gamecube title Final Fantasy, the title has not been decided yet. Madman's Cafe
- Final Fantasy Adventure Bible in the lap of the Gods
Square is planning a three-disc DVD collecting data, information, and media of Final Fantasy I through XI. The Adventure Bible will be released in Japan on July 25 for 13,000 yen (about $104 US). Gameforms
- FF XI PC this year, damages estimated
Square has confirmed that Final Fantasy XI in PC form will be released within the end of the year in Japan. Damages resulting from the history-making Final Fantasy XI release are estimated at ?100 million. The Madman's Cafe
- Final Fantasy X spin-off titles confirmed
Gameforms reports that two Final Fantasy X psuedo-sequels are currently in the works. Director Yoshinori Kitase will oversee development of both "Yuna Version" and "Rikku's Lesbo-rotic Adventures," both slated for a summer release in Japan. Games Are Fun was the original source for this story but we refuse to cite a source that uses the word "booyeah," let alone twice in the same article.
- Lance Bass, other actors of lesser importance flock to voice Kingdom Hearts
 Square has managed to recruit various talents such as Haley Joel Osment and Lance Bass to voice in the North American Kingdom Hearts. Full Article
- Famitsu reviews Final Fantasy XI
Famitsu Weekly scored Final Fantasy XI at 38/40 in a recent issue. In related news, Square is a bunch of freakin retards.
- Final Fantasy XI launches, PlayOnline crashes, Square associates resort to uncontrollable sobbing
Square made gaming history with one of the most notoriously botched launches of all time. Full Article
- Orchestrated concert "20020220" released on CD
"20020220," the orchestrated concert featuring music from Final Fantasy, will be released on CD in Japan. Full Article
- Square outlines future strategies for investors, reiterates FF as priority
At an April 5 assembly held for investors, several plans and strategies were revealed concerning furture plans Square would partake in. Full Article
- KingdomHearts.com launches
SquareSoft has launched the official North American site in the form of KingdomHearts.com. Link
- Square unveils soccer title
"World Fantasista... will feature actual players from the Japanese national team, and players will be able to choose from 35 different countries. In addition, the production staff of the Final Fantasy series will create the opening CG movie". Gamespot
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