Details regarding which classes will be playable in flagship game, Final Fantasy XIV have been made available to the public. 18 classes with several subdivisions will cover what is and what is not allowed for player characters. Along with classes, the recommended hardware and software requirements for FFXIV have also been revealed. A forum thread has also been started, so come join in on the discussion.
In related news, flagship game Final Fantasy XIII has also had its fair share of PR: certain rumors have stated that based on recent company actions, FFXIII may be headed for the XBox 360 in Japan. The game is also set to have a drama CD associated with it. Drama CDs are a popular medium by which the canon of the universe may be expanded cheaply and efficiently.
Source: Classes (FFUnion, RPGFan, FFXIVCore, Forum Thread), Specs (FFUnion, Official Site), Microsoft in Japan (andriasang, FFUnion), Drama CD (andriasang, FFUnion)
...Tantalus 4 is currently running a Final Fantasy series playing marathon. The adventure started sometime yesterday, and will attempt to play through all of the single-player, primary entry games (every number except XI and XIV, a rather reasonable decision).
Come join them as they make their progress through. Discussion encouraged.
Source: Tantalus 4, Forum Thread, Forum Announcement (by Levian)
...The evolution of the Apple iEverything series is one way to appeal to a larger market. In this case, Crystal Defenders has been released on the App store for the iPad, going for $7.99. Though the game does not contain the title "Final Fantasy," the game features in the same continuity of FFTA2: Grimoire of the Rift. A sequel, Vanguard Storm, also exists, where both games are of the tower defense genre.
In other news, those keeping tabs on FFXIII's piano soundtrack will be able to sample some of the songs.
Meanwhile, Kingdom Hearts fans may treat themselves to the newly opened Re:Coded Official Website.
Lastly, in continuing to follow the progress of Final Fantasy XIII: Versus, Tetsuya Nomura has confirmed that many portions of the game have been finalized.
Source: Square Enix, andriasang (Piano, Re:Coded), KH Re:Coded Official Site, Magic Box, RPGFan
...Final Fantasy flagship MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV has received a release date of September 30, 2010. Come join in on the discussion in our FFXIV Forums.
Addendum: Additional information has been obtained regarding the release of FFXIV. The game will also be released in a Collector's Edition, set to release a few days earlier than the standard. The game itself will retail for a cool and reasonable $49.99; the CE retails for $74.99.
In related news, an interview with director Hiromichi Tanaka reveals that other races may feature in FFXIV. Stay tuned for more details.
Source: andriasang, RPGFan, FFUnion
...Development details about Final Fantasy XIII Agito have been revealed in an interview with Hajime Tabata, the director of the game. Agito is yet another sister title to flagship game FFXIII. Only very sparse tidbits about the game have ever been given out to the public.
In other news, gameplay screenshots of Final Fantasy XIII Versus gave surfaced, in the form of magazine scans. Accompanying the scans is yet another interview, this time with Tetsuya Nomura.
I swear, I wasn't at Niagara Falls over the weekend. And I definitely wasn't re-reading my Calvin and Hobbes collections.
More details about the Kingdom Hearts series have been collected from gaming expo, E3. One could say that pictures are worth thousands of words.
In other news, Square Enix has elected to explore a new market: the group of people that are both Final Fantasy fans and severely lacking of a candle for when the power goes out. Yes, Square Enix has decided to sell candles, but that's still better than a free set of matches at your local BP station.
Source: RPGFan (KH: BBS, KH Re: Coded, KH 3DS), FFUnion, Square Enix (I wish I were joking)
...It's actually more like Calvin and Hobbes. In the continued interest in covering majorly important gaming expo, E3, it has been discovered that a new game has been announced for the Nintendo 3DS. Chocobo Racing 3D is a follow-up to the PSX's other chocobo racing games.
In less news-like fashion and more of a commentary fashion, the transcript of a Famitsu interview with Tetsuya Nomura reveals some insight into the newest installation of the Kingdom Hearts series. Additionally, there are some first-hand experiences of FFXIV, KH: BBS, and 4 Heroes to be analyzed.
Source: Magic Box, andriasang, RPGFan (FFXIV, KH: BBS, Heroes)
...After many hours, a slew of revelations have popped up from Square Enix at gaming expo E3. But before that, it may interest some to know that FFIX is now out on the PSN. For the measly cost of $9.99, one can relive or experience this excellent game for the first time. Enjoy.
In E3 news, two new trailers for FFXIV and KH: BBS have surfaced. Both can be found on YouTube, along with respective discussion threads on our own forums.
Lastly, several Square Enix titles have been announced fpr the newly-revealed Nintendo 3DS, one for the Kingdom Hearts series, and one for flagship series, Final Fantasy.
In addition, the KH: BBS website has also been updated.
Source: RPGFan (FFIX), YouTube (FFXIV, KH: BBS), Discussion Threads (FFXIV, KH: BBS), Square Enix (KH3D), Magic Box (KH3D), FFUnion (FF N3DS), KH: BBS Official Website
...Further details regarding Square Enix's choice of lineup at gaming expo, E3 have surfaced, only this time, coming from the North American site itself.
In other news, a new trailer for Heroes of Light has surfaced, along with a sneak peek at what character design is like in FFXIV.
Source: Square Enix (Lineup, Members Website), FFUnion (Four Heroes, FFXIV)
...In a continuing trend, Square Enix has announced the development of what is to be a ten piece collection of Final Fantasy XIII musical pieces, arranged for piano. Based on previous piano collections, the CD will very likely appeal to any number of listeners, both casual and serious collectors of music, and be of exceptional quality.
In other news, the SE E3 lineup has been announced, as well, featuring the newly revealed DS game, Kingdom Hearts Re: coded. The flip side is that the lineup does not appear to feature any mention of FFXIII Versus, the mysterious sister title of flagship game Final Fantasy XIII.
It may also interest some to know that the illegal download community is alive and well.
Source: andriasang, IGN, FFXIII.net, FFUnion (Piano, Downloads)
...For every brick in the Great Wall of China there is a dead man. For every angry fan, there is someone else who gets sued.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Square Enix on the grounds that the company knew about the defective properties of flagship game, Final Fantasy XIII, on PS3s. The plaintiff, Daniel Wolf, or rather, his attorneys, argue that such neglect is a violation of state consumer laws.
Source: IGN, FFUnion, Kotaku, FFXIII.net
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Square Enix has recently announced the availability of two new iPad applications, FFXIII Larger-Than-Life and Chocobo Panic. Both items can be purchased in the app store for 6 and 4 US dollars, respectively.
In related news, Tetsuya Nomura is set to appear at summer gaming convention, E3. For what reason, it can be speculated to have something to do wither with upcoming Kingdom Hearts installment, Birth By Sleep, or the under-the-radar FFXIII spin-off, Versus.
Lastly, for those in dire need of more Nobuo Uematsu music and for those who plan to be in Germany in the near future may be interested in two concert performances.
Source: Square Enix, RPGFan (iPad, Music), FFXIII.net (E3), FFUnion (E3)
...For those in the United States, happy America Day, thank your troops, and get great deals on sales at the store. Welcome back to the regular world after the extended weekend. The regular world features Final Fantasy.
Firstly, a release date has been announced for Final Fantasy: The Four Heroes of Light. Look forward to October 5, 2010.
Moving backwards in time, another Final Fantasy XIII record has been announced. The previous record for FFXIII, looking like a large success, has warranted the creation of a second one.
And lastly, located sometime in the last decade, CEO Wada has spoken about the feasibility of a Final Fantasy VII remake. The prospects are bad. But, for those who continue to live in the past instead of the present, one can analyze two of the older games through the modern lens.
Source: Square Enix, andriasang (FFXIII Vinyl, FFVII Remake), RPGFan reviews (FFVII, FFVIII)
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