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In the run-up to E3 some analysts were predicting that Xbox 360 has had its day and that the path was clear for PS3 to overtake Microsoft’s machine – but an announcement-packed E3 conference has proved that the US firm still has plenty of energy to invest in its machine. …
Read More »E3 08: Final Fantasy Versus XIII still a PS3 exclusive
With the shock news that Final Fantasy XIII will be released on Xbox 360 alongside PS3 next year still rippling across the industry, Square Enix executive Shinki Hashimoto has confirmed that Final Fantasy Versus XIII, a second RPG due out next year, will remain a PS3 exclusive. Speaking to PSU, …
Read More »Final Fantasy Versus XIII not delayed
Leading Japanese games bible Famitsu is reporting that Square Enix is to delay the release of one of its upcoming threesome of Final Fantasy XIII titles, according to reports . Developers who had to date been working on Final Fantasy Versus XIII have been shifted to the team handling PS3 …
Read More »Crisis Core biggest PSP release of 2008
The publisher of new Final Fantasy title Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII has claimed that the title is the biggest release on PSP this year. The title, which is being distributed by Centresoft in the UK, is released in the UK next Friday (June 20th) and will be backed by …
Read More »New PSP bundle announced
Sony has announced the release of the Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII PSP bundle, which will launch on Friday, June 20th. The pack will be priced at €189.99 (around 150) and contain a limited edition Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII-engraved silver PSP and a copy of the game. Developed …
Read More »Final Fantasy: Crisis Core website goes live
Square Enix has launched the official website for upcoming release Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. The portal offers fans information about the game’s story and the latest news and pre-order deals – as well as media assets and free game related downloads. Crisis Core is due for a European release …
Read More »WiiWare launching in Europe with eight titles
After launching in the US yesterday, Nintendo has announced that eight WiiWare titles will become available to European consumers when the online service arrives in the territory next week. The service launched this week in the US with six games – and back in Japan in March with nine. It …
Read More »Final Fantasy ports to hit PSP
Square Enix will release Final Fantasy One and Two for the PSP across Europe on February 8th, along with updated visuals and new content. Both titles will feature improved graphics and character art, new dungeons, new camera views and 16:9 widescreen support. Originally released in the eighties, the initial steps …
Read More »Sakaguchi discusses the development of Final Fantasy
Famed Japanese developer talks candidly on the original mega-hitâ??s creation
Read More »Japan: PSP on the surge
The persistent selling power of Square Enix’ Final Fantasy franchise has helped Sony’s portable whiz kid the PSP surge to the top of the hardware sales charts in Japan, according to sales date from Media Create. Gamesindustry reports that in its first week on sale Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core …
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