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.
by Judy on Aug. 26, 2004 @ 4:08 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.
by Judy on Aug. 6, 2004 @ 1:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix Ltd. announced today that 'Final Fantasy XI' for the PC will be released to retailers on September 16, 2004. The cross-platform, cross-continent 'massively multiplayer online role-playing game' (MMORPG) is Square Enix's first online FINAL FANTASY title, and has already become a massive hit both in Japan and North America, with an online community of over 500,000 registered users and 1.2 million active characters.
by Judy on July 31, 2004 @ 6:53 p.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.
Bringing with it a wide array of new gameplay elements, Final Fantasy XII will change the way players think about the Final Fantasy series. Numerous possibilities abound within each scenario, allowing for a less linear, more unique experience for each player. True to the series’ tradition of progress and change, Final Fantasy XII will move the role-playing genre forward and establish itself as another landmark title for Square Enix.
by Judy on July 6, 2004 @ 12:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ubisoft today is proud to announce the signing of a distribution agreement with Square Enix. As part of the deal, Ubisoft will distribute the Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) role-playing game 'Final Fantasy XI' for PC, which will include both the previously released “Rise of Zilart” and new “Chains of Promathia” expansion packs, and also Tetra Master, the wildly popular and addictive mini-game from 'Final Fantasy XI'. The title is slated for a European release in September 2004.
by Rainier on April 28, 2004 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Square Enix U.S.A., Inc. today announced the newest expansion to its fast-growing massively multiplayer online role-playing game, Final Fantasy XI, titled "Chains of Promathia." With a community of 500,000 players and 1.2 million active characters from Japan and North America combined, this Final Fantasy XI expansion promises to bring more exciting adventures for all levels of gamers. Chains of Promathia is scheduled for release this fall in both Japan and North America.
by Rainier on Feb. 2, 2004 @ 9:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The most successful role playing game franchise ever, returns to Nintendo in this stunning fantasy adventure. Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles is set to launch in Europe on March 11th 2004 exclusively for Nintendo GameCube. For a limited time only, every game will also include a free Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Cable, enabling you to access valuable data on your Game Boy Advance and enjoy multi player action with up to three friends.
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2004 @ 10:36 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix U.S.A., Inc. announced today milestones that were reached due to the successful holiday sales of Final Fantasy XI. The PlayOnline service has surpassed 500,000 registered users in North America and Japan combined, with the total online community population (number of active characters) of "Final Fantasy XI" at nearly one million characters.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2003 @ 11:14 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix U.S.A., Inc. announced today that 'Final Fantasy X-2' for the PlayStation2 will ship to North American retailers on November 18, 2003, weeks earlier than the originally scheduled December release date. 'Final Fantasy X-2', the first female-led FINAL FANTASY game in the franchise’s history, is the sequel to FINAL FANTASY X, one of the best-selling PlayStation 2 titles. Released in December 2001 in North America, 'Final Fantasy X' has sold over 6.4 million units worldwide to date.
