The official website for the FFXI expansion, Chains of Promathia has recently been updated with exciting information, including the appearance of a familiar character. The expansion for the PS2 and PC versions of FFXI will feature the ever popular dragon, Bahamut. His role in the game is currently unknown, but on the website he is referred to as the "Wyrm King". Also, more non-playable characters have been revealed including Tenzen, a loyal samurai on a secret mission, Justinius, the head of the forces guarding the islands of Tavnazia, the Chebukki Twins, and Cherukiki. Chains of Promathia will also introduce some new equipment that will keep characters colorful and well protected. FFXI Chains of Promathia will be available worldwide in mid September.
In other gaming news, Square Enix has finally revealed the release date to the GBA Sequel to Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories. The game will be available in Japan on November 11th, and will carry a retail price of about $54.30 US. A North American release date for Chain of Memories is scheduled for this Christmas. Kingdom Hearts II for the PS2 has yet to receive an official release date, but is expected to come out sometime in 2005.
[Sources: RPGFan-FFXI, RPGFan-KH]
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