by Alicia on Nov. 13, 2005 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Fans who pick up Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King this week can also get a taste of the long-awaited, much-delayed next installment of the Final Fantasy series. Final Fantasy XII shakes the series to its core with the introduction of a unique new combat system, while still honoring the franchise's reputation for epic storytelling, incredible spectacle, and compelling characters. Final Fantasy XII is undeniably FF, but it's also something completely different.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2005 @ 1:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Final Fantasy IV Advance includes 18 towns and castles, dozens of magical spells and hundreds of monsters, weapons and items to help players on their quests. The game features the astounding music, challenging adventures and interesting storyline that are the hallmarks of the Final Fantasyfranchise. Additional game elements also have been added to enhance the GBA version.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2005 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Taking place three years after the original PSOne game console title, gamers follow Vincent Valentine's journey as he uncovers shocking truths never revealed in Midgar. Vincent is connected to recent attacks, and he may be the only one who can save this shattered world. When the world is engulfed in darkness, his gun will toll a dreadful dirge...
by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2005 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy XI is the first online game in the award-winning Final Fantasy series. How you play is up to you, with limitless possibilities for adventure. Set out on your own to discover the countless secrets of Vana'diel, or form a party with your friends to purge the beastman forces and bring home sensational spoils!
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2005 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix today lifted the veil on a new expansion pack for its MMORPG Final Fantasy XI. While details on FF XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan were not provided, Square Enix did send details on one of the characters, the Blue Mage. Read more for the first screens ...
by Rainier on Sept. 14, 2005 @ 8:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fans of the legendary Final Fantasy series can rejoice, as today Nintendo announced that it will be publishing the fourth installment of the wildly popular series. 'Final Fantasy IV' is scheduled for Dec. 12 and will be available on Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Micro. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Aug. 16, 2005 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix, Inc.today announced that Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection is on sale today. The special gold foil All-In-One packaging includes the Rise of the Zilart and Chains of Promathia expansion packs as well as the Tetra Master mini-game, on one DVD.
by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2005 @ 11:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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While rumors were already floating around during E3, and more recently its Party 2005, Square Enix today issued
a statement on its official website, that Final Fantasy XII producer Yasumi Matsuno will be taking a step down from the development due to health reasons. While he stays on the project as supervisor, Akitoshi Kawazu will take over as executive producer. The statement also clarified that FFXII is just one step away from completion, and is on track for its March 16 release date, as
announced earlier today.
by Judy on Aug. 1, 2005 @ 8:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix has announced the Japanese release date of Final Fantasy XII for the PlayStation 2. The long-awaited role-playing game (RPG) will ship to retailers in Japan on March 16, 2006, while the North American version is scheduled for release later in 2006.
by Judy on July 26, 2005 @ 8:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix today announced that Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection will ship to retailers on August 16th, 2005. Including the expansion packs Rise of the Zilart, and Chains of Promathia as well as Tetra Master, the wildly popular and addictive mini-game, the special gold foil All-In-One packaging will carry a suggested retail price of $29.99.
by Rainier on May 19, 2005 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Final Fantasy XII shakes the series to its core with the introduction of a unique new combat system, while still honoring the franchise's reputation for epic storytelling, incredible spectacle, and compelling characters.
by Judy on May 17, 2005 @ 11:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix today announced plans for the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series to be developed for the Revolution, Nintendo's next-generation console currently in development.
by Judy on May 17, 2005 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix today announced that Final Fantasy XII will be released on the PlayStation 2 in fiscal year 2005 in Japan and fiscal year 2006 in North America. In addition, plans to bring a Final Fantasy title to the PlayStation 3 are just beyond the horizon.
by Judy on May 2, 2005 @ 3:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Two years after the dramatic conclusion of Final Fantasy VII, the ruins of Midgar stand as a testament to the sacrifices that helped bring peace. However, the world will soon face a new menace. A mysterious illness is spreading fast. Old enemies are astir. And Cloud, who walked away from the life of a hero to live in solitude, must step forward yet again ... Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is scheduled to ship in 2005.
by Judy on April 28, 2005 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix today revealed the appearance of the top Japanese vocalists Emiko Shiratori and RIKKI and the return of MC James Arnold Taylor at the highly anticipated concert, "More Friends -- Music From FINAL FANTASY®." The concert starts at 8PM on Monday, May 16th at Gibson Amphitheater.
by Judy on March 28, 2005 @ 8:10 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix announced today that it will launch the "Return Home to Vana'diel®" campaign for Final Fantasy XI beginning Thursday, April 14. For a limited time, registration codes will be issued free of charge to allow players to come back to PlayOnline, play Final Fantasy XI, and even recover and play their previous Final Fantasy XI characters.
by Rainier on March 21, 2005 @ 10:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix announced today that a new concert for the Final Fantasy video game franchise will be performed in Los Angeles at Universal Amphitheatre. The concert will be conducted by Grammy award winner Arnie Roth and performed by the World Festival Symphony Orchestra and the CSUF University Singers, with special appearances by The Black Mages and additional guest performers who will be announced at a later date.
by Judy on Feb. 24, 2005 @ 1:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Microsoft today announced that Hironobu Sakaguchi, video game legend and president of Mistwalker game studio, has joined with Microsoft Game Studios to develop role-playing game (RPG) video games exclusively for the next-generation Xbox video game platform. Sakaguchi is best known as the creator of the "Final Fantasy" franchise.
Final Fantasy XII shakes the series to its core with the introduction of a unique new combat system, while still honoring the franchise's reputation for epic storytelling, incredible spectacle, and compelling characters. Final Fantasy XII is undeniably FF, but it's also something completely different.
by Judy on Nov. 29, 2004 @ 8:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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"Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls" is available now at an MSRP of $34.99. The corresponding player's guide, created by the editors of "Nintendo Power," is also currently available at retail stores.
by Judy on Nov. 3, 2004 @ 5:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Akella proudly announces signing the contract with Ubisoft about the distribution of MMORPG Final Fantasy XI in Russia and the territories of the CIS and Baltics. Estimated release date is set for mid-November.
by Judy on Sept. 30, 2004 @ 8:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Experience the beginning of the Final Fantasy saga all over again with all-new story elements and gameplay on the GBA! All-new Soul of Chaos dungeons and Soul of Rebirth storyline vastly expand your Final Fantasy experience.
by Judy on Sept. 24, 2004 @ 4:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix announced three new projects based on Final Fantasy VII, the epic role-playing game that set new standards for the industry and broadened the role-playing genre. Compilation Of Final Fantasy VII collects the new titles: Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VII Advent Children and Dirge Of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII. Read more for details ...
by Judy on Sept. 21, 2004 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix today announced that "Chains of Promathia," the expansion to the award-winning massively MMORPG FINAL FANTASY XI, ships to retailers today.
by Judy on Sept. 10, 2004 @ 5:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Chains of Promathia expansion pack brings a new chapter to the story of Vana'diel , providing brand new missions and quests while expanding the world to previously unseen areas. Fabled legends will also be realized in Chains of Promathia. As the mysteries of Vana'diel are unraveled, additional secrets will be discovered in this intricately designed expansion.