Final Fantasy Dissidia Translated Trailer

Dissidia: Final Fantasy Website Open

I know I’m going to suck at this game, simply because it’s action/fighting, but it’s Final Fantasy… I will play it.

DISSIDIA: FINAL FANTASY

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo’s Dungeon Boxart

From the Square Enix Members blog…

Coming to US stores on July 8th. I’ve been playing the Japanese one and I’m loving it. Keep in mind, though, that I’m a FF fanatic and have a cactuar tattoo…

Final Fantasy IV DS Hits July 22nd

A LEGEND IS REBORN: FINAL FANTASY IV COMES TO LIFE IN FULL 3D

Revolutionary Title Comes to Nintendo DS on July 22, 2008

LOS ANGELES (April 10, 2008) - Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that it will launch a completely re-envisioned FINAL FANTASY® IV for Nintendo DS™ on July 22, 2008. A new generation of gamers will now have the opportunity to experience a legend reborn.

The team that brought FINAL FANTASY III to Nintendo DS comes together once again to breathe new life into a classic that broke convention and introduced a wide array of innovations to the RPG genre. With its groundbreaking Active Time Battle (ATB) system and an engrossing, character-driven plot, FINAL FANTASY IV was a stunning step forward for role-playing games when it was originally released for the Super NES® in 1991.

“FINAL FANTASY IV for DS is a classic revived for the 21st century,” said John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix, Inc. “The visual upgrades are remarkable, and the plot has been enhanced with added detail and depth. We hope that fans of the original, as well as players new to the FINAL FANTASY franchise, will enjoy all that this title has to offer.”

Now featuring full 3D graphics, fully-voiced dramatic cutscenes, and added content, FINAL FANTASY IV for DS is a must-play for those looking to jump into the best-selling RPG franchise in the world.

STORY

Four elemental Crystals, each possessing awesome power, lie scattered throughout the realm. However, men are quick to covet things which offer strength, and easily corrupted by the might which they possess…

Seduced by the promised power of the Crystals, the kingdom of Baron begins employing unprovoked force to seize them from peaceful nations. The dark knight Cecil - Lord Captain of Baron’s elite force, the Red Wings - is ordered by his king to obtain the Crystals, but soon begins to question the monarch’s motives. Stricken with grief at his own actions, yet burdened by his loyalty to his country and his personal sense of honor, Cecil at last decides to turn from the path of darkness and destruction.

Enraged, the king accuses him of disloyalty, strips Cecil of his command, and sends him off to slay a mysterious beast that lurks in the nearby Valley of Mist. Cecil embarks on a fateful journey that will bring trials, betrayals, friendship, loss and self-discovery. Can Cecil open his eyes and become the man of honor that he must be?

FEATURES

Witness the dramatic and thrilling story of this mythical game world brought to life through astounding 3D graphics, gorgeous CG cutscenes and top-notch voice acting

Create a versatile party using the all-new Augment System - a dynamic system that allows the player to assign special abilities to characters

Dive into the first RPG to incorporate the innovative Active Time Battle system, now further enhanced and refined for the Nintendo DS

Listen to a beautifully remixed score by world-renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu that breathes new life into some of the most beloved FINAL FANTASY themes

Navigate effortlessly through the game with Nintendo DS Touch Screen functionality and stylus-driven controls while receiving vital assistance via the dual-screen presentation

Train and customize Whytkin by playing a variety of mini-games and challenge another player to head-to-head battle via local wireless connection

FINAL FANTASY IV is rated is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY IV will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $39.99(USD).

The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/ff4/

Director of Crisis Core Final Fanatasy VII Interview

Hajime Tabata, director of CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII-, talks to SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS about what inspires him.

Q. How do you come up with stories or game play ideas? Is there anything in particular that you do to keep your mind creative?

Tabata: The usual procedure is to put a general image of the final product into a project proposal, then attempt to work in various ideas for each aspect of the game in a short time. In my case, these ideas come from everything in my past experience, so there is no specific method that I use to enhance the creative process.

Q. Who do you look up to, or do you have anyone who has influenced your life?

Tabata: There is a very popular Japanese comic that I read as a child called Doraemon, and it features highly innovative items “from the 22nd Century.” The concepts in that comic really influenced my thoughts on what it means to “create” something.

Q. What do you like to do when you are not working? What’s your hidden talent and/or hobby?

Tabata: I sometimes become very interested in one thing and end up devoting all my time off to it. I have always been a fan of movies and high-tech gadgets, so I guess you can call those my hobbies.

Q. Zach can do a lot of squats, but how many squats can you do?

Tabata: In succession, I would say 50 is my limit.

Q. When you take a shower, do you use a full bottle of shampoo like Sephiroth does?

Tabata: I would say I use a little more than Rude.

Q. If you could work on a prequel/sequel to any other FINAL FANTASY title, which one would it be and why?

Tabata:FINAL FANTASY VII is the only series I really wanted to work on where I was not involved in the original title. A concept that might interest me is a gun-action game set in the VII world using a completely new character that uses both guns and magic.

Q. What is your next project?

Tabata: I am currently working on multiple titles, including FINAL FANTASY agito13. I am trying very hard to make all of these titles appeal greatly to North American users, so please keep your eyes open for them in the future!

Final Fantasy IV DS Coming To US Shores In July

Square Enix will bring the DS version of Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Dungeon (Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon Toki wasure no Meikyuu) for Wii to this side of the Pacific this summer.

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Dungeon will go on sale in the US on July 8th for $39.99 USD. Final Fantasy IV will ship sometime in July.

RPGFan

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Downloadable Content Sucks

The bad news is that Square Enix’s pricing on this stuff is shithouse crazy. No way am I going to basically pay what the game cost in the first place, all over again, for some tiny bits of trivial extra content. A $13 expansion pack to a $15 game should double the content, at minimum.

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Anyway, here’s everything that’s currently available:

• Three Races Pack (800 points): All three new races in one slightly discounted set.
• Lilty House, Selkie House, Yuke House (300 points each): Houses that produce new adventurers of the other three races in the Crystal Chronicles world.
• King’s Change of Clothes (100 points): Crazy eyepatch pirate outfit for the King.
• Chime’s Dress-Up (100 points): A new outfit for your assistant Chime.
• Sacred Shrine (200 points): A shrine that lets warriors temporarily buff themselves up.
• Gorgeous House (100 points): A big house that many different people can live in.

There is a catch. Besides the exorbitant pricing structure, I mean. While you can change clothes immediately, you can’t build any of the five new buildings unless you first clear a new dungeon that pops up on the world map.

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Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo’s Dungeon Coming To Wii This Summer

Uncover Lost Memories with FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo’s Dungeon

The Iconic FINAL FANTASY Mascot makes its Wii(TM) Debut on July 8, 2008

LOS ANGELES, March 31 /PRNewswire/ — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that it will launch FINAL FANTASY(R) FABLES: Chocobo’s Dungeon(R) for the North American market on July 8, 2008. Coming exclusively to Wii, the game brings a loveable cast featuring Chocobo and his friends to the next-generation platform for the first time.

Veteran character designer Toshiyuki Itahana delivers a uniquely compelling visual world in which a cast of beloved FINAL FANTASY characters leads players through an immersive storyline. With a carefully crafted narrative and a grand mystery to unravel, FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo’s Dungeon will captivate gamers looking for a multifaceted RPG experience.

Players of all skill levels will appreciate everything this game has to offer, from the intuitive Wii controls and adorable characters, to the intricate story and versatile job system. Chocobo, a FINAL FANTASY fan
favorite, takes on trademark job classes from the franchise such as black mage, knight, and scholar. Players can unlock more jobs as they progress through the game. The ever-changing dungeons and unexpected twists and turns offer hours of engrossing gameplay as players explore the newest adventure in one of the world’s most popular RPG franchises.

STORY
Chocobo and Cid, FINAL FANTASY mainstays-turned-treasure hunters, are magically transported to a mysterious town whose people’s memories are lost with each bell toll of the clocktower. One day, a strange boy named Raffaello arrives and creates dungeons of memories to help the townspeople remember who they are. Now it’s up to Chocobo to journey through the dungeons and retrieve everyone’s memories!

FEATURES
* A charming, vibrant game world coupled with an engaging storyline and challenging turn-based battles to create a fun and entertaining RPG environment
* A compelling gaming experience utilizing a variety of classic FINAL FANTASY job classes such as the knight, black mage and white mage to aid Chocobo in his fight against evil
* Character designer Toshiyuki Itahana, from the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES(R) series and FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo Tales(R), lends his trademark art style
* Duel against friends via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in addictive card battles featuring popular FINAL FANTASY creatures in a unique 3D pop-up book style
* Collect hidden letters throughout the adventure and form special phrases to unlock secret dungeons and job classes
* The signature Mog House offers arcade-style mini-games that can be played with intuitive Wii Remote controls

FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo’s Dungeon has not yet been rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo’s Dungeon will be available in North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $39.99 (USD). The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/fffcd