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Tuesday, August 15, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2006 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

Ninety-Nine Nights (Xbox 360)

Published by Microsoft and developed by Phantagram and Q Entertainment, "Ninety-Nine Nights" is an epic fantasy action game that features an engrossing story seen though seven unique perspectives, stunning graphics and physics, and epic-scale battles engaging hundreds of on-screen enemies.

"Ninety-Nine Nights" follows the journeys of seven warriors. In a struggle between light and dark, a new world order is established after the destruction of the "mysterious power stone." Warriors are destined to battle in a place far beyond their imagination, as a magnificent story spun of drama and emotion unfolds from multiple angles.

Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII (PS2)

“Creating the first action game in the beloved FINAL FANTASY series has been an exhilarating experience for us,” said Yoshinori Kitase, Producer, Square Enix Co., Ltd. “Because the series, especially Final Fantasy VII, has enjoyed such a loyal following, we took special care with the direction for Dirge of Cerberus. In addition, we were sensitive to the difference between American and Japanese gamers, and made substantial changes to tailor the game to both regions. We hope the gamers will enjoy this new facet of the franchise and the continuation of the Final Fantasy VII legacy.”

Breakout star Vincent Valentine returns in this adrenaline-fueled action game that propels players into the middle of an ongoing conflict that threatens all life on the planet. With his trusty triple-barreled Cerberus in hand, Vincent will shoot, fight and rage his way through the ranks of a menacing uprising – one that must be stopped at all costs. Featuring fast-paced gameplay from renowned producer Yoshinori Kitase and character designs from Tetsuya Nomura, Dirge of Cerberus offers a non-stop ride through the exhilarating world of Final Fantasy VII.

Numerous enhancements have been implemented in the North American release, including brand-new missions, a retooled camera system, and speedier action to keep up with American gamers. Fans will also have the opportunity to continue the adventure “on the go” with Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode– Final Fantasy VII –, a mobile title set for release this summer.

Three years have passed since Meteor's devastating attack on the planet. After piecing together their shattered lives, people are terrorized yet again by sudden attacks stemming from a mysterious military organization known as “Deepground.” Before Meteorfall, these soldiers formed one of Shinra's most secret projects — but with the destruction of Midgar, the soldiers left below the town’s smoldering remains were forgotten. Vincent Valentine must now retaliate against this impending threat with his trusty Cerberus in hand.

FEATURES

  • The first action title in the series delivers an entirely new collection of techniques and maneuvers exclusive to the North American release
  • Tweaks and changes bring the game up to speed for North American audiences – faster gameplay, an enhanced camera system and tightened controls provide gamers with a tailor-made experience
  • Extend the adventure with all-new bonus content that includes exclusive missions, character viewer, sound gallery and more
  • Revisit memorable locations and see familiar faces from Final Fantasy VII
  • Utilize a variety of weapons and unleash devastating melee combo attacks
  • Customize and upgrade Vincent’s weapons, including handguns and machine guns, with five different varieties of parts that affect power, range, firing rate and more
  • Fully voiced, cutting-edge CG cinematics in the renowned Square Enix style
  • Continue the adventure on the go with the mobile game Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode– Final Fantasy VII –

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