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    FFIV, XII, and AC, Oh My! 

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    XxSephirothxX
    Published on 09-15-2005 03:35 AM
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    The classic Final Fantasy IV, known as Final Fantasy II when originally released  in the United States, is soon going to be re-released for the Game Boy Advance and published by Nintendo.  This newest version of the classic entry in the series is sure to please many fans, as it will include new content on top of the entire original game.

    Final Fantasy IV on the GBA is set for a December 12th release, according to Nintendo of America.

    Square has also divulged some more information about its most anticipated title--Final Fantasy XII's battle system has, at long last, been detailed more thoroughly.  Gamers familiar with the world of Ivalice will know it features a wide range of species, including humans, viera, moogles, and the lizard-like bangaa.  In FFXII, a "Chain" system will be in place, rewarding players for defeating multiple creatures of the same race in succession.  When used effectively, this promises to grant players more valuable items as they defeat more and more enemies.

    Combo attacks will also be featured in the battle system, but they will appear at random, and the likelyhood of such an attack taking ...
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    FFVII: Dirge of Cerberus Beta Delayed 

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    Sepho
    Published on 09-01-2005 04:58 PM
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    Despite already having shipped beta testing kits for Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus, Square Enix sent out a press release today which states that the beta previously scheduled to start tomorrow will be delayed. No new start date was officially set, leaving gamers to wonder what kind of effect this new development will have on the game's release date.

    Square Enix cites "...final last minute tuning that we've decided needs to be done" as the motive behind their decision for the beta's postponement. Let's hope that these issues are resolved soon.

    [Sources: 1up & GameSpot]
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    Yoshinori Kitase Interview 

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    Sepho
    Published on 08-31-2005 07:57 PM
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    The guys over at 1up.com have published an Official Playstation Magazine interview with Yoshinori Kitase, the executive producer at Square Enix in charge of Final Fantasy VII related developments. OPM had the privilege to sit down and chat with Kitase about a number of things, with the topic of conversation ranging from Compilation of Final Fantasy VII to Kitase's friendship with Hironobu Sakaguchi – who recently left Square Enix to start his own development company – to other titles in the Final Fantasy franchise, and more.

    To read the full interview, follow this link over to 1up.com.

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    FFVII: Advent Children Progresses 

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    XxSephirothxX
    Published on 08-31-2005 01:55 AM
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    While many fans were saddened by the delayed release of Advent Children outside of Japan, Square Enix has released some encouraging news. The English voice acting, though not quite complete, is close to being so. Only a few character remain to be voiced. Even better, the Japanese version is finished. Those lucky enough to live in Japan have just over two weeks to wait before they're able to witness the long in-production CG feature film.

    In a related progression, project head Tetsuya Nomura has chosen the image song, or main theme, for Advent Children. The track, "CALLING," by Kyosuke Himuro, is from a 1989 album entitled Neo Fascio. Nomura thought the song fit the movie's view of the world.

    Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children will be available in Japan on September 13th and will be followed by an international release sometime in the fourth quarter.

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    FFXII: Battle System Information 

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    XxSephirothxX
    Published on 08-28-2005 04:06 PM
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    Square Enix has divulged a few more details about Final Fantasy XII's atypical battle system. The random battles gamers have become accustomed to are indeed gone, replaced by a system quite similar to that of Final Fantasy XI--you can see the enemies on screen ahead of time and battle them in the environment. This means that battles could take place against a singe enemy or against an entire group. For screenshots, follow this link.

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    FFX: Ultimate Box Set 

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    XxSephirothxX
    Published on 08-28-2005 03:10 PM
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    Square Enix will soon be releasing its Final Fantasy X/X-2 Ultimate Box, which will, obviously, contain both entries in the series. The Ultimate Box will also include the video "Eien no Nagi-setsu," previously only seen in the Final Fantasy X International version. This movie is important in fleshing out the events that transpired in the two years between Final Fantasy X and its sequel. A stateside release has yet to be announced, but the box will hit store shelves in Japan on September 8th for 5,600 yen (about $50 US).

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    FFVII: Advent Children Delayed 

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    XxSephirothxX
    Published on 08-26-2005 12:09 AM
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    While it was previously thought that Advent Children's DVD release would be held simultaneously in Japan and the United States on September 13th, Square Enix has once again pushed back its full length CG sequel to Final Fantasy VII. No new release date has been set, but a November release during the "Holiday Season" is likely. Stay tuned to EoFF for the latest news about Advent Children and the rest of the Final Fantasy series.


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    FFXI: New 360 Details Emerge 

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    XxSephirothxX
    Published on 08-25-2005 11:55 PM
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    While Microsoft recently asked developers to make their upcoming Xbox 360 titles playable without the optional 20 gigabyte hard drive, Square Enix has announced, to the chagrin of many fans, that Final Fantasy XI will indeed require the harddrive. This means that gamers wanting to play XI on the 360 must either purchase the more expensive $399 package or the separate add-on harddrive unit.

    Still, the news isn't all bad. With the help of the Xbox 360's substantial graphical power and the use of the harddrive, Final Fantasy XI will support improved graphics, including advanced texture and lighting effects. The new version also supports 720p widescreen and will allow gamers with a pre-existing profile in XI for the PC to use their same character on the Xbox 360.

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    FFVII: Advent Children Site Updated 

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    XxSephirothxX
    Published on 08-11-2005 11:17 PM
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    The official Japanese Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children site has received a snazzy new design as of August 8th. The improved site features a countdown to Advent Children's impending release in September, a page showing the prices and designs of the Advent Children Japanese DVDs, and all the things that were present before the face-lift: character profiles, storyline background, trailers, downloadable wallpapers, and more.

    Follow this link to get to the site.
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    Matsumo Resigns as FFXII Producer 

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    Sepho
    Published on 08-01-2005 11:27 PM
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    Amidst the flood of good news provided by Square Enix in the last couple of days, the video game goliath mixed things up with the announcement of a much less positive piece of information - Yasumi Matsuno, long time Square employee, has decided to give up his position as Producer on the much anticipated Final Fantasy XII due out in the first quarter of 2006. Taking his place will be Akitoshi Kawazu, esteemed director of the SaGa series of games.

    Matsuno has said complications with his health is the reason for his decision, and Square Enix made a statement saying that Matsuno has indeed been been under the weather for some time now. This announcement is likely the result of rumors flying around since before E3 regarding Matsuno's absence. The good news is that Matsuno will stay onboard as a supervisor for the FFXII project. We hope he gets well soon.

    To read Square Enix's official statement, follow this link.

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    More Info on FFVII: DoC Online Mode 

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    Sepho
    Published on 08-01-2005 11:27 PM
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    It recently surfaced that Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus would feature online play of some sorts. We reported on the announcement when it was made, but at the time, nothing more was known than the fact that it would have an online mode. GameSpot has since shed some light on the subject, and the following list details the online aspect of the upcoming Gun Action RPG:

    • Fully featured online mode via Square Enix's Playonline service

    • Players will control a soldier of the enemy Deep Ground organization

    • Multiple players can cooperate in mission-based gameplay

    • A Versus mode for players to compete against each other is also expected

    Square Enix will begin beta testing today. For interested Japanese gamers, check out the FFVII: DoC Playonline web site.

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    Regarding the Downloads 

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    Cid
    Published on 07-31-2005 08:02 PM
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    Square-Enix requested that I take the downloads section down, so I did. That is why ffdownloads.com isn't working. Please don't email me about it. There is nothing I can do. ...
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    Kingdom Hearts II at Square Enix Party 2005 

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    XxSephirothxX
    Published on 07-31-2005 01:16 AM
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    Square Enix has released a massive amount of information about its Kingdom Hearts sequel at this year's Square Enix Party. Two new characters have been revealed, both members of the shadowy 13th Order — Xaldin, the third member of the Order, who uses spears as weapons and to control the wind, and Demix, the ninth member of the Order, who has the ability to control water with a Sitar.

    Sora's Drive Transformations have also been fleshed out. Two of the forms have been revealed — the red "Brave" form and the blue "Wisdom" forum. While each form will certainly grant Sora certain abilities or enhancements, the "Wisdom" Drive Transformation actually allows the hero to fly.

    New worlds are confirmed for the game, including Mulan's Land of Dragons, Beast's Castle, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Disney Castle, and Steamboat Willy, Mickey Mouse's black and white debut. Some old worlds, such as Aladdin's Agrabah, will be returning for the sequel.

    As in Kingdom Hearts, the sequel offers players the option to team up with world-specific characters as they travel. However, this time around, ...
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    Final Fantasy at Square Enix Party 2005 

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    XxSephirothxX
    Published on 07-31-2005 12:09 AM
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    With Square Enix 2005 well underway, a flood of new information has been released regarding the Final Fantasy series. For starters, it has been anounced that the DVD sequel to Final Fantasy VII, Advent Children, will see a limited release in Japanese theatres just days before its DVD and PSP UMD release. This release seems to be nothing more than a premiere event, and it is unlikely that the film will hit more than a handful of Japanese theatres.

    Also a part of the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, Dirge of Cerberus, the action-oriented title starring Vincent Valentine, has been given a new PlayOnline website. The online portion of the game is set to receive beta testing in the near future. DoC is tentatively set for a release date before the end of the year in Japan, but no exact date has been announced.

    New details have also surfaced about FFXII, including information about the game's theme song. Titled "Kiss Me Goodbye," the game's feature track was composed by long-time series veteran Nobuo Uematsu with up-and-coming singer/songwriter ...
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    FFXII Release Date Finally Announced 

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    Sepho
    Published on 07-30-2005 09:52 AM
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    Square Enix Party 2005 has kicked off in Japan, where the generous hosts have wasted no time in pleasing their fans with the announcement of an official release date for the upcoming sequel in their trademark franchise. Final Fantasy XII will see a Japan release on March 16, 2006.

    There's still no release date set for North American and PAL regions, but stay tuned.

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