Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Euro PSN sale on lots of Final Fantasy games this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/21/euro-psn-sale-on-lots-of-final-fantasy-games-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/21/euro-psn-sale-on-lots-of-final-fantasy-games-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/21/euro-psn-sale-on-lots-of-final-fantasy-games-this-week/#comments When the European PSN store receives its weekly content update on Wednesday, January 23, it'll celebrate Final Fantasy with discounts across just about every Final Fantasy game available on the digital distribution platform. Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy IX and more will have their prices reduced by up to half.

Fans of the more classic Final Fantasy games can grab the original Final Fantasy and its sequel Final Fantasy II on PSP for €4.99 each (£3.99/AU$7.35) this week, while Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions and Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy offer fans of the more recent entries in the series a pretty tempting promotional price.

The full list of eligible games and their pricing can be found over on the PlayStation Blog.

JoystiqEuro PSN sale on lots of Final Fantasy games this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>final-fantasyfinal-fantasy-7Final-Fantasy-Tactics-The-War-Of-The-Lionsplaystationplaystation-networkplaystation-vitaps3psnpspsonysquare-enixvitaMon, 21 Jan 2013 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Square Enix summons iOS winter sale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/20/square-enix-summons-ios-winter-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/20/square-enix-summons-ios-winter-sale/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/20/square-enix-summons-ios-winter-sale/#comments
Square Enix launched Final Fantasy IV today for iOS at a premium price, but if you're looking for other classic Square Enix RPGs for less, the company is having a mega sale on most of its iOS titles.

Classic RPG highlights include Chrono Trigger for $7 ($2 off), Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions ($8 and $9 on iPhone and iPad, respectively, normally $16 and $18) and The World Ends With You: Solo Remix for $13 on iPhone and $14 on iPad. There's many more titles on discount, check them all out on Square Enix's site.

JoystiqSquare Enix summons iOS winter sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Chrono-TriggerFinal-Fantasy-Tactics-The-War-Of-The-LionsiosipadiphonemobileSquare-Enixworld-ends-with-youThu, 20 Dec 2012 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions hits iPad for $18]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/23/final-fantasy-tactics-the-war-of-the-lions-hits-ipad-for-18/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/23/final-fantasy-tactics-the-war-of-the-lions-hits-ipad-for-18/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/23/final-fantasy-tactics-the-war-of-the-lions-hits-ipad-for-18/#comments Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions has been available on the iPhone for about seven months at this point, and when it finally launched back in August of last year we were a bit surprised by its $15.99 price tag -- the equivalent of a hundred million dollars in App Store terms. Square Enix has never released sales information for the iPhone version, but it must have found some justification in its pricing structure as the iPad version just launched for $17.99.

Now, we're not saying War of the Lions isn't worth almost 20 dollars, but for a game that isn't a Universal App, and is also available on PSN for a single sawbuck, it's kind of a tough pill to swallow.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapp-storeFFTfinal-fantasyFinal-Fantasy-Tactics-The-War-Of-The-Lionsiosipadmobilesquare-enixuniversal-appThu, 23 Feb 2012 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions now on iPhone, separate iPad version 'coming later']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/final-fantasy-tactics-the-war-of-the-lions-now-on-iphone-separ/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/final-fantasy-tactics-the-war-of-the-lions-now-on-iphone-separ/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/final-fantasy-tactics-the-war-of-the-lions-now-on-iphone-separ/#comments
It missed late June. It missed late July. But today, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions makes its triumphant debut on the iOS App Store for the low, low price of $15.99.

Wait, $15.99?

Sure, that may seem like a steep price for a game that's an update of a four-year-old PSP title, that was in and of itself an update of a then ten-year-old PlayStation One title, but you're not getting a straight port. The iPhone release promises "improved graphics, loading times and framerate over the PSP version" which, considering the complaints levied at the PSP release, is to be expected. Then again, the PSP version was just released on PSN for the relatively low price of $10.

One thing that $15.99 price tag won't deliver, however, is a "universal" iPad release. That's just Square's way of saying that those of you interested in playing on your phone and your tablet oughta be rich enough to buy two copies. The iPad version will be "coming later," so sit tight. If you pick up that iPhone release, let us know what you think.

JoystiqFinal Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions now on iPhone, separate iPad version 'coming later' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While it may have missed the "July...twen..blah..blah.." release window that was promised before, Square Enix will finally bring menus and moogles to mobiles this Thursday. That's when the strategic wizards-on-a-grid simulator, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions, lands on Apple's iPhone.

It's important to note that the game will only be compatible with iPhone 4s and 3GSeses, and that iPad players will need to wait for the iPad-specific version, which should be launching around a month from Thursday. Historically, though, it's never been a good idea to count your chocobos before they've hatched.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chocoboFinal-FantasyFinal-Fantasy-TacticsFinal-Fantasy-Tactics-The-War-Of-The-Lionsiphone-3GSiPhone-4mobilemooglesSquare-EnixMon, 01 Aug 2011 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions advances to PSN this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/18/final-fantasy-tactics-the-war-of-the-lions-advances-to-psn-this/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/18/final-fantasy-tactics-the-war-of-the-lions-advances-to-psn-this/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/18/final-fantasy-tactics-the-war-of-the-lions-advances-to-psn-this/#comments Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions was delayed until sometime late this month on iPhone. We don't know exactly when that is, but we do know you'll be able to download the game as soon as tomorrow ... on PSP.

The PlayStation Blog revealed that the PSP version of the strategy remake will be available on PSN tomorrow, July 19. It has new cutscenes, characters, and items not seen in the PSOne original.

In other retro-ish PSN news, you'll also be able to download a bunch of "Mini" versions of old SNK games that were all released as part of a single UMD in Japan, as well as a PSOne Classics version of Kyuiin, a shmup starring a kid on a flying vacuum cleaner.

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The apology also came with a quick FAQ, which revealed that the game will not be compatible with iPhone 3G devices, nor will it contain any multiplayer modes. What will it contain, then? Well, Chocobo, for one thing. Also, Firaga.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaysFinal-Fantasy-Tactics-The-War-Of-The-Lionsipadiphonemobilerelease-datesquare-enixThu, 30 Jun 2011 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy Tactics coming to iPhone in late June/mid-July, iPad later]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/final-fantasy-tactics-coming-to-iphone-in-late-june-mid-july-ip/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/final-fantasy-tactics-coming-to-iphone-in-late-june-mid-july-ip/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/final-fantasy-tactics-coming-to-iphone-in-late-june-mid-july-ip/#comments The Square Enix DLG Facebook page recently delivered a long-overdue update on the status of the iOS version of Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions. It's currently slated to arrive on the iPhone in late June to mid-July. That's a little outside of its initial Spring 2011 launch window, but we're willing to give Square the benefit of the doubt, and label said time period as "very, very late Spring."

The update also mentions the game's iPad version, which will arrive "slightly behind" the iPhone version. The delay is attributed to the port's higher resolution -- a feature which Square is taking full advantage of by re-drawing some of the game's jaggier artwork. We were hoping that they'd take the time to also give the game's characters some noses, but we suppose beggars can't be choosers.

JoystiqFinal Fantasy Tactics coming to iPhone in late June/mid-July, iPad later originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 May 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Final-Fantasy-Tactics-The-War-Of-The-Lionsiosipadiphonemobilerelease-datesquare-enixsquare-enix-dlgWed, 18 May 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Square Enix bringing Final Fantasy III to iPhone]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/20/square-enix-bringing-final-fantasy-iii-to-iphone/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/20/square-enix-bringing-final-fantasy-iii-to-iphone/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/20/square-enix-bringing-final-fantasy-iii-to-iphone/#comments Japanese manga magazine V-Jump recently outed Square Enix's plans to dominate the iPhone App Store's RPG offerings, coming in the form of two major titles set to launch this year in Japan. The first we already knew: Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions, which is (still!) due out sometime this Spring. The other is an iOS-friendly version of Final Fantasy III -- which is to say, the NES game which only just came stateside on the Nintendo DS in 2006, and not Final Fantasy VI, which came to the U.S. under the title Final Fantasy III, which will never stop being confusing.

V-Jump didn't share any details on when the game would arrive, or if it would be ported stateside; though Square Enix has a pretty good track record for bringing their games to the U.S. hastily. It's unclear which version of the game we'll get, though: The original NES title? The cancelled WonderSwan version? The 3D-modeled DS version? The 2D fighting game featuring NBA superstars? Oh, wait. Scratch that. We confused Final Fantasy III with Shaq-Fu again.

JoystiqSquare Enix bringing Final Fantasy III to iPhone originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 20 Feb 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FF3Final-FantasyFinal-Fantasy-3Final-Fantasy-Tactics-The-War-Of-The-Lionsiosiphonemobilesquare-enixSun, 20 Feb 2011 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy Tactics for iPhone strategically delayed until spring 2011]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/final-fantasy-tactics-for-iphone-strategically-delayed-until-spr/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/final-fantasy-tactics-for-iphone-strategically-delayed-until-spr/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/14/final-fantasy-tactics-for-iphone-strategically-delayed-until-spr/#commentsFinal Fantasy Tactics: The War on the Lions was originally set to be released on iPhone September 15, but was then delayed to a "TBD" date. Square Enix has just announced a release window of Spring 2011 on Facebook, and posted a few screens showing the new touchscreen interface for the strategy game.

Feeling sad about the long wait? Don't worry: as one of Sony's "PSP Favorites," the PSP version of the same game retails for just $9.99. So you can play Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions while you patiently hold out for the release of Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.

Gallery: Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (iPhone)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaysfinal-fantasyFinal-Fantasy-Tactics-The-War-Of-The-Lionsmobilesquare-enixTue, 14 Dec 2010 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Square Enix PSP games on sale today at Amazon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/24/square-enix-psp-games-on-sale-today-at-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/24/square-enix-psp-games-on-sale-today-at-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/24/square-enix-psp-games-on-sale-today-at-amazon/#commentsThanks to Amazon, you can now enjoy Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII or a few other Square Enix PSP games without being plunged into a financial crisis as a result. The Deal of the Day offers Crisis Core, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions, or Star Ocean: First Departure for just $12.99 each, down from the regular $19.99 price. That's many, many hours of gameplay for just a little money.

As the Deal of the Day, this offer will expire at the end of the day or when stock is depleted. You'll have another opportunity to buy War of the Lions cheaply in September, but this is your best shot at both getting it cheap and playing it with buttons.

JoystiqSquare Enix PSP games on sale today at Amazon originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a continued push to bring awesome games we've loved forever onto the thing we use to make phone calls, Square Enix revealed during E3 that Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions would soon make its way to the iPhone. The teaser trailer posted after the jump features the opening cinematic from the PSP port of the game, meaning we won't have to suffer the occasionally spotty translations featured in the original PS1 version.

Square has yet to reveal the game's price, but did confirm that it would hit the App Store on September 15.

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PSP had a number of excellent SRPG games to choose from during last year's holiday season. Final Fantasy Tacticsc: The War of the Lions was one of them. The quintessential PS1 game got a makeover when it moved to PSP, with beautiful new cutscenes and a whole bevvy of new quests. The game is now available for a 50% discount on amazon.com -- $20. If you missed out on this title last year, this may be a good time to jump.

[Via CAG]

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In addition to new screenshots and art, Square Enix released a handful of new gameplay videos from its upcoming War of the Lions game. In these brief clips, you'll see how some of the powerful spells at your disposal. Unlike the Japanese release, the game features a better framerate, making this the single best version of Final Fantasy Tactics you can get anywhere.

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Jeanne d'Arc and Disgaea aren't the only SRPGs that will take residence on the PSP. A new PSP-enhanced version of Final Fantasy Tactics, called The War of the Lions, will be available nationwide October 9th. The War of the Lions divide the land of Ivalice in two. The story is told through the eyes of two men as they're entrapped by the war: Delita Heiral and Ramza Beoulve.

New to the PSP version is a new job class: the Onion Knight. In addition, the game will be enhanced with new 16:9 graphics, a brand new translation and fully voiced anime cutscenes (the Japanese version did not feature any VA). A new multiplayer function allows you to battle other players, or play cooperatively against the AI.

Check out the huge media blowout we secured for you. You'll find new art, screenshots are more in our updated gallery.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Final-Fantasy-TacticsFinal-Fantasy-Tactics-The-War-Of-The-LionsRPGSquare-EnixStrategyTOSEFri, 07 Sep 2007 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasty Tactics issues addressed in US release]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/25/final-fantasty-tactics-issues-addressed-in-us-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/25/final-fantasty-tactics-issues-addressed-in-us-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/25/final-fantasty-tactics-issues-addressed-in-us-release/#commentsFiled under:

If you played the original PlayStation version of Final Fantasy Tactics, you're probably used to the few small technical issues of the game (especially the cheap and overpowered Orlandu Durai ... T.G. Cid, not to mention the Calculator class). The localized US version of the PSP remake address multiple issues that were left open in the now seemingly half-finished Japanese release.

Slowdown has been mostly eliminated -- this plagued the Japanese version and a heck of a lot of other PSP titles as well. We know the game has been fully voiced now, but we're kind of disappointed to see the introspective text on a black background get removed. How else will we know Ramza's innermost thoughts and feelings? An issue still remaining is the so-called "flattening" of the musical score, but we can probably get over that.

New features we'll at least mention are the multiplayer aspects where you can face off against a buddy or team up and explore special dungeons with set missions. These are ad-hoc only; no wireless online fun. Two new characters are made available to us: Luso from Final Fantasy Tactics Advance 2 and Balthier from Final Fantasy XII. Don't ask how. Two new classes, Dark Knight and Onion Knight, are also available. The most important change is the complete re-translation of the text. It now sounds like something straight out of Vagrant Story or Final Fantasy XII, as it should. We can't wait to play one of our favorite classics again, especially since it sounds like the experience has been fleshed out into an almost completely new game.

JoystiqFinal Fantasty Tactics issues addressed in US release originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 25 Aug 2007 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Finally, after a long E3-related hiatus, PSP Fanboy Theatre is back with an all new edition. Every weekend, PSP owners can download files wirelessly via m.pspfanboy.com.

Instructions: Save all movie and thumbnail files to the VIDEO folder. These high resolution 480x272 videos require firmware 3.30 or above. (Note: OE custom firmware will also play these videos.)

New for PSP: Get selected videos delivered automatically to your PSP via our new RSS feed.


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The following videos are featured after the break: Bladestorm (PS3, 360), Call of Duty 4 (PS3, 360), Dynasty Warriors 6 (PS3, 360), Final Fantasy Tactics (PSP), High Velocity Bowling (PSN)

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JoystiqPSP Fanboy Theatre: Volume 28 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember the incredible voice acting and presentation of Final Fantasy XII? Well, it looks like PSP's upcoming Final Fantasy Tactics is getting the same high-quality treatment as its other Ivalice Alliance brethren. The voice acting is superb, and the dialogue is far away from the original, stilted PS1 translation. Bravo, Square Enix! [Update: English language screenshots and downloadable MP4 file added.]

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Remember the Final Fantasy I and II boxart for America? Looked gorgeous, right? Well the Japanese boxart for Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions on the PSP had a similar reaction from fans. Well you can all rest easy, as it seems the US (and the UK, presumably, due to its simultaneous release) boxes will be sporting a very similar design.

While the image used on the box is the same for both territories, certain elements such as the title of the game have changed position. You can see the final design for the US box on the right, but check out out Siliconera for a side-by-side comparison with the JP art. Does it look pretty enough for you all?

[Thanks Spencer!]

JoystiqFinal Fantasy Tactics boxart looks strangely familiar originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week marks the release of the Final Fantasy remake on Sony PSP, the first Square Enix title to make it to the US. The RPG powerhouse showed a multitude of appetizing titles coming to the portable earlier this summer at their massive party at Tokyo's Makuhari Messe.

Long-time Square Enix fans will find yourselves either dismayed or curiously nostalgic (probably a bit of both) by the sheer number of enhanced remakes -- five of the seven PSP titles are ghosts from the company's past with upgraded visuals and new content. What's left is a brawler with an assortment of fighters from the Final Fantasy universe and a long-in-development (though visually impressive) extension of the Final Fantasy VII lore.

Take a gander at the upcoming games after the break.

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JoystiqSquare Enix in your pocket: PSP edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our friends at 1UP have been playing a lot of the new Final Fantasy Tactics remake on PSP. It's fascinating to see what exactly is new about the game, and it's pretty surprising to see the vast number of improvements from the PS1 original. As expected, there are the new cinematics, but there's also a slew of new battles and characters to face. Hopefully, the new localization of the game when it comes to the US will be a marked improvement from the awkward PS1 original. The game will hit American and European markets this October.

JoystiqThe 1UP Show: Final Fantasy Tactics originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is officially coming to American and European territories. Ten years after its original release on PS1, this remake will feature brilliant cinematics, new jobs, new multiplayer modes, and new characters and story elements. The game will launch simultaneously in both North American and European markets this October.

[Via press release]

JoystiqFinal Fantasy Tactics to get simultaneous US and UK release originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 May 2007 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Digg!

We've seen small clips of Final Fantasy Tactics' gorgeous cutscenes. Now, watch the complete intro movie to the game. Square Enix is known for their outrageous production values, and this PSP remake certainly doesn't break the mold. The art is so gorgeous -- can we please have a feature length film that looks like this?

Although there's no US release date planned, impatient gamers can pick up the import version. We hope that, for the sake of our sanity, Square Enix announces a English release ... and soon.

JoystiqFinal Fantasy Tactics' opening moments originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 May 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Final Fantasy Tactics is coming to Japan in just a few days, and Square Enix is beginning their media assault on the public. Proudly proclaiming that it's coming for PSP, the Tactics remake ads interweave beautiful cutscenes and engrossing gameplay into one tantalizing experience. When importers get their hands on the final game, we're sure to hear more about this hotly anticipated remake. Until then, watch these commercials, after the cut.

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JoystiqFinal Fantasy Tactics commercials hit Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 May 2007 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you ready for more Final Fantasy Tactics goodness? The official Japanese website has updated with yet another promotional video, this one juicier than the last. Simply visit the page, go to "Movie & Download" and watch the third item in the list. You won't regret it.

[Via PSPHyper]
[Update: Embedded video. Thanks, Jason!]

JoystiqBeautiful 4-minute promo for FF Tactics originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Every juicy morsel of Final Fantasy Tactics that lands in front of us is a delight. This 30 second commercial for the upcoming PSP remake is filled with glorious animation and tantalizing gameplay. Japan only has to wait until May 10th for the game to hit their systems, but the rest of us will have to wait for who knows how long.

To get to this gorgeous video, visit the official Tactics website, and go to "Movie & Download." You'll see the TVCM there.

[Thanks, Thien!]
[Update: Embedded video thanks to Jason.]

JoystiqFinal Fantasy Tactics TV commercial hits Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As the Japanese release of Final Fantasy Tactics draws nearer, more details have slowly been revealed. Ruliweb has posted a scan, which features one of the enhanced port's new characters, LuSo. With the addition of Final Fantasy XII characters, it appears as though the cast of Tactics is becoming even larger than it already was. It appears portable gamers will have a lot to look forward to.

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Final Fantasy Tactics' beautiful box art

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Not too many games are big enough to warrant a box art story. Well, this one is. The Japanese Final Fantasy Tactics is as pretty as the game itself. Click the image above to see a full, high-res version of the box. What do you think? Does it get you any more excited for the game?

[Via PSP-Vault]

JoystiqFinal Fantasy Tactics' beautiful box art originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Every week we give you new backgrounds for your PSP. If your a background groupie or haven't changed your background in a while, that's why we're here. This week we have backgrounds based on Final Fantasy, a PS1 series I want a new game from and of course a background based on another anime I love.

Backgrounds after the jump ...

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JoystiqSaturday PSP background explosion originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At least if the US version is to have the same features as the Japanese one . Square Enix has told IGN that the Japanese version of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Lion War will have two player battles with a red team vs a blue team so that there is no confusion as to who you should injure mid-combat. Also you will have a limited number of turns to be victorious, thus preventing a tactics wimp from just running during an entire battle. I can't see them cutting this feature in the US given the popularity of multiplayer in the US, but I suppose we'll have to wait for confirmation to be sure.

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Lion War may just be an upgraded port, but I can't help but get excited by it whenever I see new screens. In particular I love the addition of cinemas and the sketchy look of them. Though the battle scenes do look better than the PS1 original. If you love tactics games like me, check out the rest of the new screenshots.

More screens after the jump ...

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JoystiqNew FF Tactics shots unearthed originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The highly anticipated remake of PS1's Final Fantasy Tactics finally has a release date. Famitsu's newest issue lists May 10th as the Japanese release date, with a price of 4,800 yen (no release date outside of the US was given). Of course the game isn't just a direct port, it'll have beautiful FMV cut-scenes and new character classes. Tactics games are one of my favorite game types to play on a portable, but there aren't many to choose from, so between this and Disgaea, it'll be a good year for tactics fans with a PSP.

[Via IGN]

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It should come as no surprise that the new cutscenes in Final Fantasy Tactics are impressive. However, how does the gameplay compare? The Magic Box has tons of screenshots for you to gaze over. Are the widescreen PS1 quality graphics winning you over? Or, do you wish that Square Enix put a little bit more effort into this?

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FFI & FFII on PSP = most beautiful NES game EVER!

JoystiqFinal Fantasy Tactics screenshots originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've already told you that the upcoming Final Fantasy Tactics: The Lion War for PSP would have additional movies, upgrades and new job classes. Well, it appears one of those job classes has been revealed thanks to Jeaux France. Dark Knight will be joining FFT as a playable class. Now that we've seen some of the new movies and a new job class I can't wait to hear what some of the upgrades to the game will be!

What new addition would you like to see most in the upcoming Final Fantasy Tactics game?

JoystiqNew Final Fantasy Tactics job class revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Nintendo DS isn't the only system to get revisited by the characters of Final Fantasy XII. GameBase reports that one of the more popular characters in the beloved RPG, Balthier, will be making an appearance in the PSP version of Final Fantasy Tactics. Considering how both FFXII and FFT share the same universe: Ivalice, it wouldn't be surprising to see even more characters make the transition.

[Via PSP-Vault]

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The Ivalice Alliance is strong: Final Fantasy Tactics makes a triumphant return in a remake, enhanced specifically for the PSP. PSPHyper has some gorgeous scans of the latest issue of Famitsu, showing off the game's new cutscenes and yes ... gameplay too. What a great way to end the year look forward to the next!

[Thanks, Thien!]

JoystiqRevealing Final Fantasy Tactics scans originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 31 Dec 2006 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our good friends at Siliconera have posted up a direct-feed (not-shaky-cam) version of the hotly anticipated Final Fantasy Tactics trailer. Does this really need any more introduction?

JoystiqDirect-feed Final Fantasy Tactics trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Final Fantasy Tactics is one of the most anticipated titles on the PSP. Why? It was an absolutely brilliant game. Some would argue that its Game Boy Advance successor (Tactics Advance), and the psuedo console succssor, Final Fantasy XII, failed to reach the glory of the original PSone title.

Therefore, every morsel of information that comes out for this game is cherished by gamers at large. The official Japanese website of the game has recently updated with new screenshots, and better yet... gorgeous, rotating 3D models of the game's characters. You'll have to see it to fully appreciate the hand-drawn quality. Hopefully, we'll see more of this game soon (I'm wishing for a quick release, Square!).

(P.S. Make sure you have the latest version of Flash. The site doesn't tell you if you're running an old version.)

[Via digg]

JoystiqFinal Fantasy Tactics website updates with cool 3D characters originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Dec 2006 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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An enthusiastic reader, Pal, sent us a great tip about the upcoming Final Fantasy Tactics for PSP. Not only will the game come with new cutscenes and new job classes, the game will also feature ad-hoc multiplayer. Many Tactics fans have been waiting patiently for a way to the game with others, and it appears that the PSP version will deliver. If Square-Enix considered Infrastructure multiplayer, I'd imagine that our pal might simply implode.

Finally, if you weren't convinced of Crisis Core's awesomeness, read IGN's latest preview:
"From a strictly gameplay standpoint, Crisis Core seems solid, with a fast pace and the potential for a good mix of action and menu-based battle systems ... Crisis Core looks better than most PS2 games out there. During cinematic scenes, the character models are detailed and fully animated. Battles contain screens with double digit enemies, and giant bosses. All that, and full voice, without any pauses for loading! ... Personally, I think all the "Compilation of Final Fantasy VII" products released so far have been second rate. But Crisis Core looks so good that it could turn things around on its own."

JoystiqMore FF awesomeness: Tactics features multiplayer & FFVII kicks butt originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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1UP gets mad props for getting footage from Japan's Jump Festa, where the hotly anticipated Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Lion War are on display. A trailer showcasing the game's beautiful new cutscenes is on display, and can be seen after the cut.

Crisis Core's demo is available for attendees to play, and it seems like FF fans need not worry about the game's quality: "Combat in Crisis Core takes place in pseudo-real-time, not unlike Final Fantasy XII, though there's only one playable character (FFVII fan favorite Zack), and the action is a lot more active. During battle you find yourself constantly mashing the attack button to pull off combos or backstab enemies for extra damage, but you can dodge and defend as well, and you can use the L and R buttons to cycle through your items and magic attacks... With the stunning visuals and interesting battle system we saw today, it seems to be headed in the right direction."

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JoystiqJump Festa: Final Fantasy on display originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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