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[Final Fantasy 3 coming to PSP Tuesday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/22/final-fantasy-3-coming-to-psp-tuesday/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/22/final-fantasy-3-coming-to-psp-tuesday/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/22/final-fantasy-3-coming-to-psp-tuesday/#comments Final Fantasy 3 coming to PSP TuesdayFinal Fantasy 3 will be available to download on PSP on September 25, as revealed in a recent PlayStation blog.

While both the price of the game and Vita compatibility weren't noted, the PSP version will see a few subtle changes. Namely, players will be able to switch to Final Fantasy 3's original background music, graphics will be optimized to suit the system's 16:9 screen, and it will include an auto-battle system to speed up combat.

JoystiqFinal Fantasy 3 coming to PSP Tuesday originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>downloadFF3Final-FantasyFinal-Fantasy-3playstationPSNpspsonySquare-EnixSat, 22 Sep 2012 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy 3 joining Ouya launch lineup]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/31/final-fantasy-3-joining-ouya-launch-lineup/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/31/final-fantasy-3-joining-ouya-launch-lineup/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/31/final-fantasy-3-joining-ouya-launch-lineup/#comments What a coincidence! Final Fantasy 3 was just released for Android, and now Square Enix has announced a version for the rapidly Kickstarting Ouya console, bringing the game full circle from its console (Famicom) roots. That development took Final Fantasy 3 through a circuitous path of "console to handheld to phone to phone to console."

"This will be the first time gamers outside of Japan can play FFIII on their televisions through a console," the Ouya team points out. It's also the first support for the unreleased console from a major publisher. We expect to see other big names follow suit in porting their Android games to the console.

JoystiqFinal Fantasy 3 joining Ouya launch lineup originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidFF3Final-FantasyFinal-Fantasy-3mobileouyasquare-enixTue, 31 Jul 2012 09:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy 3 now on Android]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/29/final-fantasy-3-now-on-android/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/29/final-fantasy-3-now-on-android/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/29/final-fantasy-3-now-on-android/#comments Final Fantasy 3 now on AndroidA remake of 1990's Final Fantasy 3, based on the DS version, is now available on Google's Android operating system, boasting "3D visuals and story sequences only for Android," as well as improved browsing functionality for the monster bestiary and new designs for the Job Mastery cards, according to the game's listing on Google Play.

The port will set you back $15.99 and requires that your device runs Android 2.2 (Froyo) or newer. Alternatively, you could buy the iPhone version, Famicom version for about the same price, or the DS version for about $40. You could also go back in time and prevent the Wonderswan Color port from getting informally cancelled, but that might require significantly more effort/less eBay.

Gallery: Final Fantasy III (Android)

JoystiqFinal Fantasy 3 now on Android originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidFF3Final-FantasyFinal-Fantasy-3froyomobileSquare-EnixFri, 29 Jun 2012 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy III available on iPad today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/21/final-fantasy-3-available-on-ipad-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/21/final-fantasy-3-available-on-ipad-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/21/final-fantasy-3-available-on-ipad-today/#comments Before they became mopey, meteorologically named belt-enthusiasts, Final Fantasy protagonists used to be heroic, cheerful and chosen youths, with names like "Ingus" and "Luneth." Thankfully, Square Enix hasn't lost touch with that younger generation of yesteryear, having released a 3D remake of Final Fantasy III on DS, the iPhone and iPod Touch, and -- as of today -- the iPad.

The latest version is based on the iPhone release, which Touch Arcade called the "definitive version of a classic RPG." Consider that praise as well as warning, since Final Fantasy III remains an occasionally harsh, old-school experience. But then, there's also someone called "Refia."

Find it on the App Store for $16.99.

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JoystiqFinal Fantasy III available on iPad today originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FF3Final-FantasyFinal-Fantasy-3ipadmobilerelease-datesquare-enixThu, 21 Apr 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy 3 now out for iOS, other Square Enix titles on sale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/24/final-fantasy-3-now-out-for-ios-other-square-enix-titles-on-sal/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/24/final-fantasy-3-now-out-for-ios-other-square-enix-titles-on-sal/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/24/final-fantasy-3-now-out-for-ios-other-square-enix-titles-on-sal/#comments If you missed Square Enix's 3D remake of Final Fantasy 3 when it made its way to DS back in 2006, you can now catch it on an even tinier device. The RPG is now available on the iOS App Store for the somewhat prodigious price of $15.99 -- fairly high for an iPhone game, sure, but fairly low for a DS game. (That's how we're choosing to look at it, glass-half-full thinkers as we are.)

If your sorrowfully slim bank account is preventing you from grabbing Square's latest, you might be pleased to learn that most of its catalog of iOS titles (and art gallery apps?) has been discounted until March 31. Check out the list of price cuts after the jump, right below the trailer for the new Final Fantasy 3 port! Man, it's getting crowded down there.

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JoystiqFinal Fantasy 3 now out for iOS, other Square Enix titles on sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleFF3Final-FantasyFinal-Fantasy-3iosiphonemobileportsquare-enixThu, 24 Mar 2011 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone Final Fantasy III is based on the DS version]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/23/iphone-final-fantasy-3-is-based-on-the-ds-version/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/23/iphone-final-fantasy-3-is-based-on-the-ds-version/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/23/iphone-final-fantasy-3-is-based-on-the-ds-version/#comments Final Fantasy III on iPhone isn't based on the Famicom original, according to Famitsu magazine. Instead, it's a remake of the polygonal DS remake from 2006.

The magazine reports (via Andriasang) that the iPhone version will have undergone significant re-remaking when it's released in Japan next month. The graphics will be in high resolution, the sound will be updated, and the monster viewer will be reformatted for ease of use. No images of the new version are available yet; however, with the magazine issue out today, we can expect to see official screenshots on Famitsu.com within a couple of days.

This makes the iPhone, in our opinion, the weirdest place for Final Fantasy games, since it houses Final Fantasy I and II, which are based on the PSP versions, and soon the DS-originated Final Fantasy III. If you just downloaded them all from the App Store without knowing any of the history, you'd be baffled as to why they looked so different.

Update: A post on the European Square Enix Members site reveals that FF3 is due on the App Store in Europe this March, as well.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FF3Final-FantasyFinal-Fantasy-3iphonemobilesquare-enixWed, 23 Feb 2011 13:30:00 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.

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If you made a point of not picking up Final Fantasy 3 DS after seeing its redonkulous $40 tag when it first hit stores a year ago, you'll be happy to hear that the 3D remake's price has been slashed in half with an Onion Sword! Already, Amazon and GameStop/EB are selling Final Fantasy 3 for $19.99. Even if you already have the game, it's so cheap now, you won't mind buying it again (provided that you aren't still broke from buying it the first time)!

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Japanese magazine Shonen Jump has unveiled the first screenshots of Square Enix's Final Fantasy IV 3D remake, confirming rumors about its development that've been circulating since yesterday. The preview shows a sampling of combat and Cecil wandering through a populated town. Run past the post break for the scanned page and a smug look from Shonen Jump's pirate guy.

With FFIV released for the GBA around late 2005 and FFIII remade for the DS just last November, are you starting to tire from all of Square Enix's rehashes like we are? We won't deny that the 3D engine looks great, but do we have to revisit every single Final Fantasy adventure with it, especially when an updated version of this particular game already came out less than two years ago? And for the love of all that is good and holy, why haven't Secret of Mana or Chrono Trigger made it on the list of games to be remade yet?

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JoystiqFirst look at Final Fantasy IV 3D remake [Update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 May 2007 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a recent interview with 1UP, Square Enix's marketing communications manager gave us some insight on the process behind adapting Chocobo Tales' packaging for the US. We happen to prefer the Japanese version's modest artwork over North America's chaotic cover, but we understand that the company had a younger audience to appeal to and a different message it needed to convey.

We've collected DS covers from Square Enix's Japanese and US releases after the post break for you to compare and decide which one you like best. To its credit, the company hasn't completely mangled its DS boxarts so far (The same can't be said about Nintendo's bastardization of Hotel Dusk's cover). How do you feel about Children of Mana's simplified design? Does Final Fantasy 3's stripped packaging appeal to your western tastes? And do you agree with 1UP that publishers have been doing a better job with dressing their products?

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JoystiqComparing Square Enix's Japanese and US boxart originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We can't fault Square Enix for milking Final Fantasy 3 DS' graphics engine -- Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates, the latest DS title to use the engine, looks fantastic in motion.

A new video of the multiplayer RPG's opening cutscene has been posted, parading the game's character and environment models. The movie clip is a little on the boring side if you can't follow the Japanese dialogue, but it shows off a feature we didn't see in the original GameCube game: full voice acting. Check past the post break to watch the video.

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JoystiqFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates opening video originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For all of you that got a real kick out of the game, these figurines here might be right up your alley. With a total of seven available (with three of them pictured, natch), we imagine many a cubicle area or home desk could be spruced up (or even defended from ne'er-do-wells) by these awesome figurines. Play-Asia supposedly sells them, but they're currently sold out with no signs of replenished stock coming.

Anyone want to get their hands on these?

JoystiqPeep these sweet Final Fantasy III figurines originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While we, in the states, have been enjoying the game for quite some time (several years less than Japanese gamers, though), European gamers have been waiting on their turn to take part in a fantasy most final, and now we finally have a window of time in which the game will release to the region. While we wish we could have received a more concrete release date, one involving a day and month, we're glad to have at least some idea of when to expect the game.

JoystiqFinal Fantasy III slated for spring 2007 in Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Final Fantasy IIIAt long last, the true Final Fantasy III finally localized for our precious consumption. But don't be fooled by the cutesy characters, they don't make 'em like this no more:
  • Game Informer (80/100) - "[This is an old-school adventure, with all of the pitfalls and payoffs that entails ... Providing you're the type of person who doesn't have any trouble going back and playing 8-bit games, Final Final III [sic] is an excellent handheld homage to a bygone era."
  • IGN (78/100) - "For any unassuming casual gamer out there, be warned, as Final Fantasy III hits hard and plays like the demanding days of old. We're talking tons of random battles (every five or so steps in some cases), inns that don't revive dead characters, and instant death battles that don't hesitate to kill unsuspecting explorers that feel the need to wander too far from the 'strongly recommended' path the game delivers ... Either you need this game or you don't. Plain and simple."
  • Games Radar (70/100) - "[Tons] of uphill struggles and unaccommodating features [make] the experience borderline miserable at times. But for some of us, the Fantasy followers and old-style gamers, it's nice to sneak in such a guilty pleasure in between all the over-produced RPGs that hold your hand every step of the way."
Current overall average: 77/100 (8 reviews)

JoystiqMetareview - Final Fantasy III (DS) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With less than a week until Final Fantasy III releases to US gamers, our excitement cannot get any higher. We're serious, we already broke one of our excite-o-meters just trying to measure our excitement. As such, the embedded video of some serious scrapping on the high seas manages to increase our interest in the game that much more. We suggest you check it out, after the break.

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The US site for a little game called Final Fantasy III recently launched and It's chock full of information on the game. While we might have ruined the surprise you undoubtedly would have been overcome with should we had neglected our duties of ruining everything for you, we feel you're better off having known all the information we presented before this site launch. And remember, we know best. Penchants to go on nonsensical rants aside, the US site features a prologue section, along with character biographies detailing the many characters in the game, as well as a breakdown on the game's story and job system.

JoystiqFinal Fantasy III US site launch originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Square Enix finally set a street date on the North American release of the anticipated DS remake, Final Fantasy III. Slated to hit store shelves on Nov. 14, FFIII is a touched-up version of the game that many old-school U.S. gamers never knew -- our FFIII was really the Japanese version of FFVI.

The game will take advantage of the DS' Wi-Fi capabilities allowing players to "communicate with others and uncover hidden dungeons, quests, and items using a Wi-Fi connection."

JoystiqFinal Fantasy III coming to America on Nov. 14 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Games are Fun points the way to six new videos for the upcoming DS version of Final Fantasy III. While the videos are a bit on the short side, they do give you a solid sense of how you'll be revisiting this classic world.

You can either watch the YouTube movies after the break or check out the direct links here:

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JoystiqA plethora of FFIII videos originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 13 Aug 2006 15:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DS RPGsOn August 24, Final Fantasy III and Rune Factory: Shin Bokujou Monogatari (Harvest Moon spinoff) will be released in Japan fo DS. While FFIII certainly has the brand edge, both titles look to boost the DS's credibility as a viable RPG platform. Famitsu recently published its reviews for the two games, suggesting that FFIII is slightly superior:
  • Final Fantasy III (Square Enix): 9/8/9/8 - 34/40*
  • Rune Factory (Marvelous Interactive): 8/9/7/9 - 33/40
Keep in mind that, back in March, Children of Mana scored even higher than FFIII, earning a 36/40, and will be released in the US on October 30. FFIII will land stateside in November (hopefully). Rune Factory: Shin Bokujou Monogatari has not been confirmed for release outside of Japan, but Harvest Moon DS is scheduled for September 12.

*C3 News notes that Famitsu's score for the original FFIII (NES) was 35/40.

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Go Nintendo points us to a trailer taken from the official Japanese Final Fantasy III site that displays more of that beautiful CG you've come to know and love from the franchise.

Note the angelic look of the characters and the soft flowing music to coincide with the gentle breeze blowing through the trailer. Take a deep breath, and enjoy. Doesn't that prerendered CG stuff get you all hyped up to finally play this DS remake?

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JoystiqNew FFIII trailer all purty 'n stuff originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A Final Fantasy III (DS) video -- minus the fluff -- has surfaced on YouTube. Although edited, this clip is 3:44 of gameplay footage: a lil' exploring ... a surprise skirmish ... some more explorin' ... a lethargic giant-tortoise boss battle ... a shiny crystal -- you know, classic Final Fantasy. Sure it's garden variety, but it's a proven formula and looking extremely polished at home on DS.

JoystiqFinal Fantasy III gameplay footage originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Jul 2006 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSFF3Final FantasyFinal Fantasy IIIFinalFantasyFinalFantasyIiiMatrix-SoftwareNintendoNintendo WiFi ConnectionNintendoWifiConnectionRPGSquare EnixSquare-EnixSquareEnixThu, 13 Jul 2006 10:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy III DS wi-fi feature revealed: emailing?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/07/final-fantasy-iii-ds-wi-fi-feature-revealed-emailing/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/07/final-fantasy-iii-ds-wi-fi-feature-revealed-emailing/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/07/final-fantasy-iii-ds-wi-fi-feature-revealed-emailing/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Final Fantasy III (DS)ClubSkill.com reports that a leaked screenshot from Jump, a Japanese publication, reveals that Final Fantasy III will make use of the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, at least in part, by allowing friends to send 'letters' to each other. Exchanging these emails is said to trigger special events in the game.

Fair enough, but we're still holding out for some true co-op functionality, or even just a simple battle mode. C'mon Square Enix, we play games to take a break from emailing!

JoystiqFinal Fantasy III DS wi-fi feature revealed: emailing? originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 07 Jul 2006 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Final Fantasy IIIA few days ago, we were sent a scan of a page from Nintendo Power. The image suggests that Final Fantasy III (DS) will feature Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection support. See the tiny blue icon?

Today, IGN confirmed with Square Enix that FFIII would indeed be wi-fi enabled. Unfortunately the company representative added, "I can't reveal the details at this time." Final Fantasy III is scheduled for release on September 12.

[Thanks, Sean]

JoystiqSquare Enix confirms Final Fantasy III wi-fi enabled originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The teaser site for Final Fantasy III has launched, chock full of character bios, topics, and a prologue. Only problem is it's in Japanese. So if you're fluent in the tongue of yonder land of the rising fun, then head on over and enjoy all the rich text and soak in the information. The rest of us will just have to be content with all of the pretty pictures.

JoystiqFinal Fantasy III teaser site launches originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Jun 2006 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The official trailer for FInal Fantasy III is hosted, for your viewing pleasure, over at Game Brink. The trailer is low on the gameplay footage, yet features some sweet CG footage of chocobos running along a cliff complete with airship emerging from the clouds. Of the gameplay footage that is shown, some interspersed segments of exploration, dialogue segments, and battle footage make up the majority of it. Also, the site has some footage from E3 you can check out.

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqFinal Fantasy III trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 May 2006 16:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In our continuing salivation over coverage of Final Fantasy III, we've come across some more screenshots taken directly from the game. The new images feature some more NPC interaction, dungeon crawling, and battle segments for you to pine over. We know we can hardly wait to get our hands on this title next week, so keep your eye on DS Fanboy for impressions come E3.

JoystiqFinal Fantasy III screenshots originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 May 2006 08:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A quick hop over to RPGamer will show you a plethora of screenshots on the highly-anticipated Final Fantasy III, taken from a Japanese magazine. The scans, which contain the requisite number of moogle and chocobo, showcase some of the game's tasty concept art for the classes of characters such as Red and Black Mage, along with what we can assume is information on the game, locked away behind doors that we are unable to penetrate due to our lack of ability to translate Japanese characters. Any bilingual readers want to take a crack at translating the article?

The scans also show some in-battle imagery throughout a variety of environments along with some samples of what exploration on the world map will look like. We're foaming at the mouth to see this at E3, so keep your eyes on DS Fanboy for more information as it develops.

JoystiqMore Final Fantasy III scans delight originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At least, according to the British Gaming Blog it will. Citing Famitsu, the usually reliable chaps say that Squeenix's upcoming and frighteningly gorgeous Final Fantasy remake will sport some sort of Wi-Fi gameplay. Online, cooperative slaying of beasts and smashing of ancient evils? Yes please.

Sticking to the topic of pointy-haired adventurers and magical princesses, Gamebrink has posted some new scans of Final Fantasy III in action. They're sure to evoke some nostalgia within you, along with the lingering desire to visit an optometrist. They're quite small and blurry.

[Thanks Sense!]

JoystiqFinal Fantasy III to support Nintendo Wi-Fi originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Apr 2006 14:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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