Square Enix has released an official website for the upcoming Playstation 2 game entitled Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus. While not much information has been released, early information reports confirm that the game's main character is Vincent Valentine, and the game will not be a typical console RPG.

The official website can be found here.

[Source:] IGN ...

Information just released from Final Fantasy: Reunion, in the May issue of Jump Magazine, new information along with a POSSIBLE release date will surface. The magazine will be placed on shelves just prior to the E3 Conference. More info pending.<br><br>[Source: <a href="http://ff7ac.hotcafe.to/">FF:Reunion</a>] ...

A recent interview from <a href="http://www.gamesindustry.biz/">www.gamesindustry.biz</a> concerning Final Fantasy: Advent Children has revealed some much needed information to put some rumors to rest.<br> First of all, the length of the film, which was first planned to be 20 to 30 minutes, has now extended to 70 minutes. Something they were not planning. In their own words ' we set out to create a collection of clips more than a feature film'. <br> Also, the original staff of FFVII working on Advent Children include: Mr Kitase (Producer), Mr Nomura (Director), Mr Nojima (Script Writer) and also Mr Naora (Art Director).<br> And to my disappointment about the <a href="http://www.7up.com/">www.1up.com</a> release date for Advent Children, a fixed date has not been set. They are also preparing for the announcement for the release as well as the locations.<br>Question have also been asked about a possible remake of the original ...

The Chocobo song and the spikey haired snowboarder are back! According to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/">Gamespot</a>, Square-Enix has been planning the release another cellphone game related to Final Fantasy. It is not yet known whether or not the game will be released in North America or Europe, or which type of cellphone it can be played on. Although the graphics aren't all that fantastic, the speed of frames in clocked at approximately 15 frames per second. The game is apparently similar to the FF:VII PS and PC version with the obstructive moogles and balloons to give any avid Final Fantasy player a run for his money... gil. More news will become available when it is released.<br><br><br>[source: <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/mobile/sports/finalfantasy7snowboarding/preview_6119888.html">www.Gamespot.com</a>] ...

Yoichi Wada (President of Square-Enix) recently issued a statement regarding the release date of Final Fantasy XII. "We still haven't decided...however, Final Fantasy XII won't be released this spring" said the President. It is unfortunate that FFXII isn't going to make the previous release date. However, we here at Eyes on Final Fantasy will keep you posted as soon as any further information is made available.

Now for the good news. Wada-san did indicate that Square-Enix will be releasing an average of twelve products per year from now on, which is definitely a good sign. Also, Wada-san mentioned that FFXII's release would be timed so that it won't have to compete with any other Square-Enix titles.

And finally, Square-Enix also hopes to increase the percentage of it's world-wide sales outside Japan to 50 per cent. Currently it rests at around 30 per cent. After the "Spirits Within" fiasco not so long ago, it's nice to see that things are now looking up for Square-Enix.

[Source: Eurogamer] ...

According to <a href="http://www.1up.com/">www.1up.com</a>, Final Fantasy: Advent Children will be released on March 14th, which is ten days before the North American launch of the Sony PSP. We will also announce which retailer will be releasing the movie when the information becomes available.<br><br>[Source: <a href="http://www.1up.com/">www.1up.com</a>] ...

According to Tetsuya Nomura’s site, Advent Children will be pushed again, making the ‘first quarter of 2005’ obsolete. However, it is for the best. For the past year or so, we have all heard that Advent Children would be around 80 to 90 minutes long, but in Nomura’s own words, “It seems like it just might exceed 90 minutes now...” and in other portions of the report, “Why, it's actually more of a full-length CG film rather than a movie”, “…it's swiftly becoming something that's in the scale of a full-length feature film”. <br> More information on the report will be added shortly to the Advent Children section of this site.<br><br>[Source: <a href="http://www.adventchildren.net/">www.adventchildren.net</a> ]<br> ...

Square-Enix has added yet another excellent trailer to the official Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children website, bringing the total to four. The trailer was originally shown in Japan at the JumpFESTA event back in December. Fans of the movie will be pleased to learn that the trailer contains some new scenes and a very special ending.

To view the trailer, visit the official AC site by clicking here.

[Source: FFVII: Advent Children Official Website] ...

Square-Enix recently unveiled a brand new area for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XI. The area is called "Al'Taieu", and is also known as "The Forgotten Capital of The Gods". According to sources, Al'Taieu will mark the climax of the game's Promethia mission.

To take a look at some screenshots of this brand new area, click here.

[Source: Square Insider] ...

Good news to all those California gamers out there, and I know there are many. Another "Dear Friend's - Music from Final Fantasy" concert has been announced to take place at the Nob Hill's Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco on Monday, March 7th. The Grammy award winning Arnie Roth, who will be conducting the concert in Illinois, will also appear in San Francisco to conduct the Bay Area's Symphony Silicon Valley. Of course the famous Nobuo Uematsu will be there as well. Those who purchase VIP tickets are priviledged to be able to meet and greet the great composer after the concert. If more concerts are announced, the EoFF News Crew will keep you posted.

[Source: RPGamer] ...

The wheel for characters on the Japanese Square-Enix site for much anticipated Final Fantasy: Advent Children has been updated. On the wheel, which already consists of revered characters such as Cloud, Tifa, Sephiroth, and Barrett, is now home to Marlene, Cid, Yuffie, Reno, Rude, Zack, and Denzel. The small bios can be seen on the Japanese <a href="http://www.square-enix.co.jp/dvd/ff7ac/">Square-Enix</a> site.<br> Not much more information has been released about Advent Children in the past month or two, but as soon as there is, we'll let you know.<br><br>[Sources: Square-Enix Japan]<br><br><br><a href="http://www.square-enix.co.jp/dvd/ff7ac/">Square-Enix</a><br> ...

On behalf of everyone on the Eyes on Final Fantasy Site Staff, I'd like to wish the world safe and happy holidays, whether it be a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, a lovely Hannukah, a good start to the up'n'coming Hajj or whatever might be appropriate to you - have a great time! ...

Square Enix has just annouced a Final Fantasy Symphony Concert series in the USA. Due to the success of the 2004 Dear Friends - Music from Final Fantasy concert held on May 10, a concert series was able to emerge in the USA. The concert will be held on February 19th, 2005 at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Illinois. The event is being performed by the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra and the CPO Festival Choir. The program is being produced by Nobuo Uematsu, conducted by Grammy Award winner, Arnie Roth, and its run time is 2 hours long. Outstanding graphics will tie memorable moments from the video games along with the scores on massive screens during the performance. Ticket prices are ranging everywhere from $33 to $125.

[Sources: RPGamer] ...

On December 8th, Square-Enix released the December Patch for Final Fantasy XI. The changes in this patch are: more quests are now available in certain areas, more items are now present, a brand new Thief ability has been added, and some changes have been made to the auction house tax system.

To see the full list of changes, click here.

[Sources: PlayOnline, Square Insider] ...