Mikey - 19 Jul 2007 11:50
Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announced the imminent release of the FINAL FANTASY® XI Starter Pack for Windows® for the low suggested retail price of £4.99. The FINAL FANTASY XI Starter Pack will be released on 20th July and is the ideal... read more
Mikey - 17 Jul 2007 22:51
This is certainly a very interesting article about MS really wanting to get their hands on a decent RPG, well that will be FF then... In two separate chats I asked Jeff Bell, Corporate Vice President of Global Marketing, and Peter Moore the head of Microsoft’s interactive entertainment division if they could have one third party Japanese franchise... read more
Trip - 08 Jul 2007 22:12
Well, I slated the license board in our review of Final Fasntasy 12, but the 'international' version of the game seems to have improved it greatly... kinda makes me want to pick up this new version when it's realeased and play it through again! read more
Mikey - 07 Jul 2007 00:24
Gamespot have got their hands on Final Fantasy II on the PSP and ooooh does it look pretty! Here is a snippet: The first thing you'll notice is the exquisite new CGI intro. Firion, Leon, and Maria are fleeing their burning town from the undead wrath of the evil emperor's dreadnoughts. But instead of reading their flight in-text or watching... read more
Mikey - 06 Jul 2007 16:57
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions will be released October 2007 across all PAL territories on the PSP, I am literally beside myself with excitement, read on! From the creative minds behind Final Fantasy XII comes an epic combat adventure set in the hugely successful Final Fantasy universe. Re-enter the world of Ivalice and experience a... read more
Mikey - 04 Jul 2007 09:21
Next Generation are certainly on a Final Fantasy high today with 2 excellent articles about the genre of games. If you are fan it's worth a read and here are a few snippets to whet your appetitie: As the 20th anniversary of Square’s monster RPG series approaches, we take a careful look at what is happening to the Final Fantasy legend...Image... read more
Mikey - 04 Jul 2007 09:16
Next Generation have published a big article on the current Final Fantasy games giving details and pictures of each one, makes quite an interesting read! There is a bewildering number of Final Fantasy titles in development or recently released, from all-new titles to remakes of remakes. For those who confuse chocobos with moogles, or tactics with... read more
Mikey - 04 Jul 2007 08:24
This October, Square Enix is rolling out more stuff for you to buy. Cute stuff, at that! Dubbed Final Fantasy Miniature Trading Figures Vol. 1, these mini-figurines will feature adowable versions of Final Fantasy VII's Cloud Strife, Final Fantasy X's Yuna, Final Fantasy XII's Vaan, Final Fantasy VIII's Rinoa Heartilly and Final Fantasy XII's Penelo.... read more
Mikey - 26 Jun 2007 22:17
Over at Game Pro I was reading this short but compelling review of the NES classic Final Fantasy 1, re-done and made over on the PSP. To my surprise it came out rather well! But nostalgia isn't the only compelling reason why you should look into this one. The game is damn good and it holds up surprisingly well, despite its age. It's an old... read more
Mikey - 26 Jun 2007 14:30
This week marks the release of the Final Fantasy remake on Sony PSP, the first Square Enix title to make it to the US. The RPG powerhouse showed a multitude of appetizing titles coming to the portable earlier this summer at their massive party at Tokyo's Makuhari Messe. Long-time Square Enix fans will find yourselves either dismayed or curiously... read more
Mikey - 26 Jun 2007 08:11
The Good Crystal clear visuals are a treat A brand new, challenging dungeon to explore. The Bad Other remakes included Final Fantasy II; this one doesn't Relentless random encounters will frustrate newcomers Simple gameplay mechanics don't hold up today. Read the entire review here but dont expect... read more
Mikey - 26 Jun 2007 08:07
According to German gaming site Gamefront, the Japanese publication Nihon Keizai Shimbun is reporting that Square Enix will not release any games for the PlayStation 3 until the start of the new fiscal year, April 1, 2008. In other words, keep waiting for Final Fantasy XIII. This is backed-up by an earlier statement from the company's president Yoichi... read more
Mikey - 25 Jun 2007 07:06
Only a few more days until the newly revamped Final Fantasy appears on the PSP in all it's widescreen glory. But if you can't wait until then or your game budget won't allow a purchase just yet, feast your eyes on the is new gameplay video. We get to see some boss battles as well as some good magic and fighting sequences. Bookmark this so you can refer... read more
Trip - 24 Jun 2007 17:01
There have been a few limited edition DS models recently like the Pikachu one, but I've just found one that I might have to get even though I already have a DS... the recently announced final fantasy one: It's going to come out with the upcoming DS game Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates which is looking pretty damn good for the DS. read more
Mikey - 20 Jun 2007 08:20
The folks over at Got-next have written this review, check it out! Square Enix must really enjoy being called "The Japanese EA," as it has been doing a remarkable job remaking remakes for quite some time now. As an excuse to reprint yet another set of ruined 2D masterpieces, Square Enix has found the wondrous moniker of Anniversary as a... read more
Trip - 19 Jun 2007 22:19
Some new random final fantasy game on the PSP? so random it has lots of different characters from previous games beating the crap out of each other? Sweeeeeeet! read more
Mikey - 14 Jun 2007 11:02
Played this quite a while ago now and thought it could do with a review, I hope it doesn't shock too badly, well my bits anyway! As I say in the review, I was really looking forward to this game and even though it *was* good, it left a little hollow feeling inside me when I played it... read more
