Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion For PS3

February 18, 2008

With the Xbox 360 and PC version of the game getting the first expansion pack, Shivering Isles, next month, the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion package for the Playstation 3 is to be released in March as well. The game looks exponentially better, so it appears to have been worth the wait for PS3 owners. Some screenshots below (click to enlarge):

Final Fantasy 7: Crisis Core English Videos

February 13, 2008

Stilled planned for a March 25 release, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII has finally revealed its English translation in the form of new videos!

Final Fantasy IV: The After - February 18

February 13, 2008

Square-Enix has announced that their mobile platform sequel to Final Fantasy IV will be available for i-mode phones in Japan on February 18, 2008. Info on this Japanese exclusive is still pretty sketchy, but here’s a translated prologue for you:

Once…the people’s prayers saved a blue star. And, two moons became one as time passed…
The day of the departure is nearing for the boy who inherits the blood of the holy knight.
A boat is flying through the skies, from this airship he looks up at the heaven. There, two moons are (again) floating. The size of one of these moons is already increasing.

Why did that moon return? A new destiny is beginning to emerge hastily.
Now, the crystal did awakens again through change, and is filled with a gentle light.

A North American release hasn’t been ruled out but it hasn’t been mentioned either. I’ll keep you posted.

Final Fantasy Little King Trailer 2

February 13, 2008

Square has released another trailer for their upcoming WiiWare title Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Little King and the Promised Land (yup, it’s a mouthful).

This particular trailer shows off a job changing ability that appears to be constant throughout the game.

More Final Fantasy VII Remake Gossip

February 7, 2008

A recent interview with PTOM magazine by Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core director Hajime Tabata eventually came around to the possiblity of a Final Fantasy 7 remake. To quote directly:

PTOM: So that Final Fanasy 7 remake that you’ve said will never happen: Why?

Tabata: I think it is because the conditions that are necessary to remake the game have not been met at this time. The possibility for a remake may become greater if, for instance, the schedueles of the original members of the Final Fantasy 7 development team, such as Kitase (Yoshinori, director) and Nomura, (Tetsuya, designer/story) open up.

Nothing definite there obviously, but Square is keeping the rumors alive! To be honest, I can’t see why they wouldn’t remake it at some point. Given all of the interest, it’s no wonder Square is choosing to remake other titles while it lets the suspense build. It’s coming, I guarantee it :)

Final Fantasy IV DS Scan

February 7, 2008

The developers at Square are hard at work on a slew of new titles, not the least of which is the remake of Final Fantasy 4 for the Nintendo DS. Either the game is going to retain the 2D graphics seen in the Gameboy Advance remake or this article is simply making comparisons - I don’t read Japanese so I can’t be 100% sure :) Click the thumbnail for the full view!

New Ring of Fates Footage

February 5, 2008

Square has released more English footage of the upcoming Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates for the Nintendo DS. March 11th is the official North American release date!