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Mezmerizing...
For those not compulsively checking the official Smash Bros. website daily for bare snippets of information, we here at Wii Fanboy have decided to perform the service of coalescing tidbits into tidbigs. Over the past week, a few interesting details have surfaced.

Most of the reveals are item-based: you may now move freely with projectile weapons (finally!), and as detailed earlier here, the new "Gooey Bomb" item was unveiled. The most interesting new item, however, is the Smash Ball, which activates character-specific "Final Smash" attacks. Mario's is entitled the "Mario Finale" attack, which unleashes a spread-fire explosion attack, and we've seen Link's Triforce blade attack in an earlier video. Since most competitive Smash Bros. players contend without the randomizing effect of items, it'll be interesting to see if this affects higher-level gameplay.

Also unveiled are some of Pit's (of Kid Icarus fame) attacks, which include a controllable arrow of light and limited flight capabilities (most likely the Up+B special). Brawl looks like it's coming together nicely ... do you guys agree?

JoystiqSuper Smash Bros. Brawl tidbit roundup originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 May 2007 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Water is pretty.The number of DS games given stateside release is now probably beyond 500 (we'd count up all the entries here but we're too lazy), but as in college campuses around the country, diversity can be a tricky beast. We've seen some great titles across the board, of course, but haven't you felt that the DS was a bit lacking in some areas, while watered down in others?

The most obvious absentees are the general JRPG and fighting genres. RPG experiences themselves aren't too difficult to come by, but standard fare (outside of remakes) is a bit harder to find. By and large the best fighting game for the DS, Jump Superstars, has never even been localized. When it comes to puzzle and racing genres, however, we're flooded with low-polish trash. Which genres do you feel are over- or under-represented, and of which would you like to see more?

JoystiqDS Daily: Overabundance and dearth originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 May 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DiversitydsdFantasyFightingFinalgenreJRPGJumppuzzleracingRPGsuperstarsTue, 29 May 2007 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Warm Up: Rumors are fun]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/29/wii-warm-up-rumors-are-fun/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/29/wii-warm-up-rumors-are-fun/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/29/wii-warm-up-rumors-are-fun/#commentsFiled under: ,

Whispery.We would put our journalistic integrity at risk by making a full-fledged post out of this stuff. Seriously, check the link: "confirmed reports" of Brawl and Galaxy release dates, new Mario Kart and Zelda for the Wii, a new original IP similar to Final Fantasy VII ... it's a Nintendo fan's wet dream. While we can't completely discount the fact that it's real, being constantly exposed to this drivel has to make one just a bit jaded.

Rumors are fun, there's no doubt ... even if we know it's fake, it's nice to imagine. But who writes this stuff? What kind of odd psychological thrill do they receive, and why are Nintendo fans so willing to ignore the obvious and go along with it? Some of it is impressive (see the Nintendo On video), but it seems that Nintendo is eighteen times more susceptible to ridiculous rumor-mongering than the nearest competitor. Ah well ... it's kinda fun ... we guess. Your thoughts?

JoystiqWii Warm Up: Rumors are fun originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 May 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wow.Not content with releasing eighty remakes of popular Final Fantasy titles and making an obscene profit from said actions, a recent online interview with CEO Yoichi Wada revealed that the company has plans to remake an unknown number of their other mega-popular franchise, Dragon Quest (also known, for earlier iterations, as Dragon Warrior here in the states).

Which titles and how many are as of yet unknown ... the information seemed to just slip right out of Wada-san's vocal cords ... but we'd imagine a compilation similar to Final Fantasy: Dawn of Souls. Also, while not officially confirmed for the DS, we can't really imagine these titles going anywhere else. Does this news excite you guys, or are the old-school DQ titles just a bit too old-school?

JoystiqSquare-Enix remakes just keep on comin' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 May 2007 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DragonFantasyFinalPortQuestRemakeWarriorThu, 24 May 2007 09:50:00 EST<![CDATA[FFIV DS to remove spoony bard?! [update 1]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/17/ffiv-ds-to-remove-spoony-bard/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/17/ffiv-ds-to-remove-spoony-bard/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/17/ffiv-ds-to-remove-spoony-bard/#commentsFiled under:

Spoonylicious![Update 1: Our bad. It appears that, in fact, three-fourths of the original game script was actually left out of the SNES title, and much of it will be added in for the new DS re-release. Still, the probability of a script rewrite is extremely high, so our terrifying supposition remains.]

Unacceptable, we decry! News from yon Square Enix headquarters, which is releasing approximately a dozen Final Fantasy-branded games in the next twelve months, reports that over three-fourths of Final Fantasy IV's script will be completely redone for the upcoming DS re-release. This is generally good news, as Square Enix's early efforts hardly utilized the kind of localization teams they employ today, but this particular instance is blasphemy.

The term "spoony bard" has become a cultural mainstay for today's youth. Why, when's the last time you could even leave the house without hearing it spoken thrice in direct succession? The removal of this phrase, we feel, would be extremely detrimental to the development of future generations. Square Enix, we implore thee, leave this paragon of digital literature be.

[Thanks, zshadow!]

JoystiqFFIV DS to remove spoony bard?! [update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 May 2007 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nostalgia is a big factor for veteran gamers. As we long wistfully for the days of yore, full of Opera Houses and Triple Techs, companies scheme to use this wonderful emotion for profit. Square-Enix is a particularly egregious offender, but damned if we're not willing to buy that game we loved just one more time.

Final Fantasy III is a bit of an exception, since the title was never truly released in regions outside of Japan before last year. But how willing are you, as gamers, to buy rehashes of the very same game? We got the entire Final Fantasy Advance series (I, II, IV, V, and VI) and now Square-Enix wants to release a graphically overhauled version of FFIV ... again? With the inclusion of Final Fantasy Chronicles on the Playstation, this will be the fourth release of the same freaking game.

Do you need extra features or updated graphics to re-buy a game, or do you refuse on principal? As we know is that as long as we keep buying them, Square-Enix will keep remaking them. Pah.

JoystiqDS Daily: One more time originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 May 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsdFantasyFFffiiiFinalPortRemakeThu, 10 May 2007 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates screenshot love]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/25/crystal-chronicles-ring-of-fates-screenshot-love/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/25/crystal-chronicles-ring-of-fates-screenshot-love/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/25/crystal-chronicles-ring-of-fates-screenshot-love/#commentsFiled under:

Tree!
And it's all for you, dear reader. Resident blogger Alisha has officially declared today, April 25th, "Super JRPG Screenshot Day," in commemoration of not only these great screens but also these, from an equally desirable title.

The vote is pretty much unanimous that Final Fantasy III is the best-looking DS title to date, but it looks like Square-Enix whipped their programmers into making their games even prettier. Which means those men have whip marks everywhere. The problem with the original Crystal Chronicles was the amazingly intense hardware requirement, but if the new multiplayer cooperative system is easy to use, we might have yet another Squeenix bajillion-seller on our hands.

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JoystiqCrystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates screenshot love originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It seems that Square Enix isn't quite convinced about the whole Virtual Console thing. In an interview with Nintendo Dream magazine, Square's Shinji Hashimoto was dubious about the prospects for Final Fantasy games on the Virtual Console, stating that the Japanese audience (which is, of course, the audience that matters) needs physical media for their games. And like the responsible, friendly, consumer-oriented company that Square Enix is, they are happy to provide physical copies of Final Fantasy games. Over, and over, and over, and over again. Of course they don't want to sell a $5 copy of NES FF1 when they've got the PSP remake coming out.

We aren't that upset, since they've already released the best game in their library (in Japan and Europe, at least). Go ahead and argue with us. You know Actraiser is way better than Final Fantasy.

[Via Game|Life]

JoystiqSquare Enix hasn't sipped the Virtual Console Kool-Aid originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Katana?!
All this week, the DS Fanboy staff is letting you in on a few of their favorite titles. Each day, a different member of the staff will present their personal top five DS games along with a snapshot of their gaming paraphernalia and habits, in an effort to provide our readers with a little more information on the tastes and personalities of our writers.

It's odd; in the past two years, I've played my DS more than any other system, console or otherwise. However, I very rarely play outside of the comfort of my own room. Sure, I have the ten minute bus ride to campus everyday, and an hour break between classes, but the bus ride is relaxing and the hour I spend on campus, playing chess with some friends. It's really a testament to the quality of the library on the DS, that it would stand against the heavy-hitting consoles without the added advantage of portability.

I'm a bit of a Renaissance gamer, playing titles far and wide. Sure, I've grown tired of the World War II shooters, but if a game is innovative and/or well-crafted, I'll give it a shot. I also like bunnies and salsa dancing and figure skating; I'm so macho.

Continue reading DS Fanboy Favorites: Jason's top five

JoystiqDS Fanboy Favorites: Jason's top five originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CenterdsfanboyfaveDuskElectroplanktonFantasyFinalHotelIIIJusticeLuigiMarioPartnersPhoenixTimeTraumaTraumaCenterWrightThu, 19 Apr 2007 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: FFXIII chapter coming to the DS?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/17/rumor-ffxiii-chapter-coming-to-the-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/17/rumor-ffxiii-chapter-coming-to-the-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/17/rumor-ffxiii-chapter-coming-to-the-ds/#commentsFiled under:

Fabula-ous!Final Fantasy XIII will be an odd beast, containing a primary entry (currently an exclusive for the PS3) and several spin-off titles, a la Final Fantasy VII; the collection as a whole will be entitled Fabula Nova Crystallis. However, only two spin-offs had been announced: Final Fantasy XIII Versus, also for the PS3, and Final Fantasy XIII Agito, available for mobile phones. These were apparently the only planned titles until the above (beside?) picture surfaced, clearly showing at least three more unknown entries in the series.

Square-Enix knows how unbelievably profitable the DS is, and recently released review scores of FFXII: Revenant Wings will ensure solid sales in Japan. Personally, we find it hard to believe that one of these titles won't be coming to the DS, and heck, who knows ... there might even be a Wii title in there too.

JoystiqRumor: FFXIII chapter coming to the DS? originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's hot.
So we're pretty happy with the Wii browser, and apparently you guys are too. Still, it's not a PC, and there are sites out there with whom our Opera browser doesn't play happily. It only features Flash 7.0, after all, and Java is a no-go. Still, can it handle some of the most popular sites out there? Games Digest takes the Wii browser on a spin through fifteen of the most popular sites in today's intertubes, and compares its performance with the PS3's built-in browser. We won't spoil the outcome.

We're actually quite surprised at the Wii's performance at Last.fm, essentially radio over the internet. If you've got a killer sound system hooked up to your TV, you can set the jams on high and rock out. Just like we do. Check out which sites are Wii-friendly, and which not! You might be surprised.

JoystiqFinal Opera browser showdown with the PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BrowserFinalInternetLastFMOperaRadioSitesStreamingTue, 17 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced 2 screens march forward]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/09/final-fantasy-tactics-advanced-2-screens-march-forward/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/09/final-fantasy-tactics-advanced-2-screens-march-forward/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/09/final-fantasy-tactics-advanced-2-screens-march-forward/#commentsFiled under:

Famitsu has updated us with some brand-new screens for the highly-anticipated Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced 2: The Sealed Grimore. These new images confirm that the map system of old has been updated with what looks like smaller maps for each individual region, held together by one large over-map of Ivalice. Sure, there are other games with the label of Final Fantasy coming to the DS, but out of them all, aren't you most excited about this one? If not, why?

We've gone ahead and put the images past the post break for your viewing convenience.

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JoystiqFinal Fantasy Tactics Advanced 2 screens march forward originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Two superb Capcom fighting games are headed to the Virtual Console. Final Fight and the inevitable Street Fighter II Turbo Hyper Fighting have been spotted on the ESRB's list of rated Wii games.

The SNES version of Final Fight lacks co-op play and Guy, but has plenty of "Oh! My car" to satisfy us. Street Fighter II Turbo is just like Street Fighter II, but sped-up, with more moves, more characters, and some bizarre changes made to the color scheme. We aren't sure why we're explaining this, because everyone in the world has played enough Street Fighter II to know the different versions.

Oh, also new on the list was Tecmo's Mighty Bomb Jack. As obscure game advocates, we feel like we should be most excited about this one, but ... yeah, Final Fight is really, really awesome.

[Via Siliconera]

JoystiqHere come two new VC challengers from Capcom originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The name (Final Fantasy Crystal Chroncles: Ring of Fates) may be long, but the characters are all lil'. The party of adventurers looks like it's composed entirely of three-year-olds. Maybe it's a modern interpretation of the kind of character art found in the NES Final Fantasy games, but whatever the reason, we definitely appreciate toddling in our world-ending crises.

Like the Gamecube version, you'll have to have friends nearby to play in multiplayer. However, unlike the Gamecube, pretty much everyone has a DS these days. Check out some screens after the break-- you'll want to e-pinch the characters' little virtual cheeks.

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JoystiqFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: new fun-size screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Over at 1UP, they got their hands on a few Japanese magazines containing info on the highly-anticipated (by us, anyway) Final Fantasy XII spin-off title Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings. In checking out their preview, we noticed that there is a lot of new information on the game. As such, we're doing the gentlemanly thing and presenting it to you, fine reader, in the most entertaining way possible: with our minds. Why yes, dear reader, in fact right now you are staring at a blank computer screen, it is us who have projected the image of this website into your mind and, might we say, it's awfully cold and vacant up here.

Jokes about your intelligence aside, some of the newly-acquired facts on the title include:
  • The game will feature over 50 different summons, with each varying in rank (three total ranks)
  • The third rank summon may only be used once in each map
  • A section of the airship will be used to house in-game achievements, taking the form of monuments
  • The Salamander summon has been changed from a lizard to a wild boar
[Thanks, Ibrahim!]

JoystiqFFXII gets the preview treatment originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Doug Lowenstein, former president of the Electronic Software Association, left the industry and gave one "final" interview to GameDaily clarifying some former statements and the future of the industry. The four-page interview was conducted at the D.I.C.E. summit in January, apparently the transcription took over a month.

Lowenstein says he was a bit harsh on the gaming press in his final D.I.C.E. speech, but he thinks game reviews are on the right path, "I don't think there's any other critical entity in entertainment in either music or film or television that has the power of the game press to affect the direction of its industry. Look at how many movies get crappy reviews that are top hits at the box office and how many get great critical acclaim and are commercial flops. And I don't read a lot of movie reviews anymore because they're so self important and I don't even understand what the hell their saying. So I don't want game criticism to start looking like that, because you start taking yourself too seriously and start trying to find meaning in things that isn't ever intended to be there; God no, let's not go there."

Lowenstein leaves behind the legacy of the ESA, including the creation of the Entertainment Software Rating Board, the creation of E3, an anti-piracy program and all the advocacy he did on behalf of the gaming industry on the federal, state and local level.

JoystiqLowenstein's 'final' interview: Game reviews influence industry originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There have been a lot of familiar franchises on the DS, and we love them! But, and this is where a lot of the system's publicity comes from, there has also been an explosion of new genres and new experiences, as well as revivals of past trends. So, as hardcore gamers (the kind who read game blogs), has your gaming universe been expanded by the DS? Have you taken part in any completely new experiences? Played your first graphical text adventure? Minigame collection? Whatever Brain Age was?

Or maybe what you discovered on the DS is something popular that you just missed out on for some reason, like Final Fantasy or Castlevania. We want to hear about your experiences! We want to know how the DS has affected your gaming tastes! We want to know how you classify Brain Age!

JoystiqDS Daily: New horizons originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AZNGOOGLEOver the past several years, our quest for information has lead us down defined roads, ones that very obviously do not lead to simply asking a company to divulge critical secrets. They are, of course, led by evil PR demons who stem the flow of knowledge in a manner than would leave many medieval theocracies rife with envy.

This is why, when playNintendo simply sent an E-mail with a bunch of questions regarding the final release of the Opera browser, we expected nothing of it. Lo! Data rains down when least expected, and although many questions could not be answered, here are the highlights:
  • The final release of the browser will be coming in late March or early April. Sweet.
  • Though Opera will not be directly involved in the support of USB keyboards, Nintendo has not denied any possibilities. The wording seems to imply a special, Wii-branded keyboard is en route.
  • The browser will be regularly updated by Opera.
Things that wouldn't get answered: will Java be supported? Will those black bars above and below the pages be eliminated? Where's the tabbed browsing? Hmmm ....

JoystiqDetails on final Opera browser originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>browserFinalJavaOperaReleaseThu, 01 Mar 2007 10:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Hot off the press: FFXII: Revenant Wings scans]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/11/hot-off-the-press-ffxii-revenant-wings-scans/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/11/hot-off-the-press-ffxii-revenant-wings-scans/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/11/hot-off-the-press-ffxii-revenant-wings-scans/#commentsFiled under:


A pair of pages featuring Final Fantasy XII from Famitsu magazine have been scanned and shot through the vast series of tubes that comprise the internet, eventually arriving on our digital doorstep. We now present said scans to you in an act of surrender kindness we hope will be valued. You're good people and deserve good scans. We'd include the scans past the post break, but they're fairly huge and would break the site's tables. Also, we'd translate the info, but our inability to translate Japanese script makes that impossible.

Anyone want to take a stab at it?

JoystiqHot off the press: FFXII: Revenant Wings scans originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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And rounding up the recent deluge of Square-Enix trailers from their annual Jump Festa event, this Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates trailer certainly impresses. There's some shiny text, and then a long, confusing sequence in which one tries to focus on five different scenes in the picture at once. Leave it to SE to try and simply overwhelm your senses ... they're rather good at that.

The original Crystal Chronicles was a bit of a let-down, but this title can hopefully bring FF:CC out of the "crappy Final Fantasy spin-offs" category. Oh, and for a slightly higher quality version of the trailer, click here for the official movie from Square-Enix's website.

(And did anyone check out what appeared to be a stylus-based fire spell around 1:41? Awesome.)

[via Penny Arcade]

JoystiqFinal Fantasy: Ring of Fates trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Famitsu published some screens and info via their website today. The screens (the top two are from single-player, with the bottom two providing a glimpse into the game's multiplayer) show some in-game sections of the title, but don't really reveal much. Aside from that, any online translation aid we've tried online has spit back indecipherable code. So, we're stuck between a rock and a hard place at the moment in trying to gain any further information than the game stars twins.

JoystiqFF: CC screens show off single player and multiplayer screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I've got one...I'm an engineer.Back when the "Ivalice Alliance" was announced and a sequel to Final Fantasy Tactics Advance was unveiled, there was some confusion over which handheld system would reap the rewards. Surely, the DS is the hottest thing since the SN 1054 supernova in the Crab Nebula, but the "Advance" moniker was unsettling.

Just kidding. No it wasn't. Square-Enix aren't a bunch of fools, and with the intense support they've been showing lately toward the machine of the future, this announcement was merely a formality. Hopefully, FFTA2 won't be a mess of obscure gameplay rules and can bring back what made the original Tactics so great ... Calculators.

[Update 1: Wrong frackin' blog!]

JoystiqFinal Fantasy Tactics Advance 2 confirmed for DS [update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 18:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the latest issue of Japanese mag Shonen Jump, it's confirmed that some new Final Fantasy Tactics action will be gracing both Sony and Nintendo's handhelds, however, as usual, Nintendo is getting the better deal. See, the PSP is getting a remake of Final Fantasy Tactics, while the DS (or GBA, it's unconfirmed which handheld the game will appear on at this time) will be receiving a true blue sequel in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance 2: The Sealed Black Book.

Considering the recent release of Final Fantasy III, as well as Square's support of the DS with Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings, not to mention the recent announcement of Dragon Quest IX being exclusive to the DS, we're banking on the game coming to the dual-screen handheld, as well. What do you guys think?

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqFinal Fantasy Tactics sequel on the way originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to German gaming site GameFront, Square-Enix will have Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles on-hand at Jump Festa, a gaming/anime/manga event held in Japan, taking place on the 16th and 17th of this month. The only information missing is just what version, or versions, of the game will be at the show. Will we see the new DS game or that installment that is Wii-bound? We'll update you as soon as we receive confirmation.

[Via Go Nintendo]

JoystiqCrystal Chronicles to be shown at Jump Festa originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to German gaming site GameFront, Square-Enix will have Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles on-hand at Jump Festa, a gaming/anime/manga event held in Japan, taking place on the 16th and 17th of this month. The only information missing is just what version, or versions, of the game will be at the show. Will we see the new DS game or that installment that is Wii-bound? We'll update you as soon as we receive confirmation.

[Via Go Nintendo]

JoystiqCrystal Chronicles to be shown at Jump Festa originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chroniclescrystalcrystalchroniclesenixfantasyfinalfinalfantasynintendonintendowiisquaresquare-enixsqueenixwiiWed, 06 Dec 2006 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[What are you playing: turn-based battle edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/17/what-are-you-playing-turn-based-battle-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/17/what-are-you-playing-turn-based-battle-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/17/what-are-you-playing-turn-based-battle-edition/#commentsFiled under:


Having just picked up a portable RPG title that has never been available in the states before, we're doing our best to win every turn-based round of combat. But forget about us! What about you? What are you playing? It's the holiday season, so there are definitely tons of games to choose from. Plan on placing some bombs in Bomberman Land Touch! or perhaps running your own shop in Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 2? Oh wait, you're probably looking to ride the back of a dinosaur, am I right?

JoystiqWhat are you playing: turn-based battle edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsdslitefantasyfinalfinalfantasylitenintendodsnintendodslitewhatareyouplayingwrupFri, 17 Nov 2006 12:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Metareview: Final Fantasy III (update 1)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/13/metareview-final-fantasy-iii/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/13/metareview-final-fantasy-iii/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/13/metareview-final-fantasy-iii/#commentsFiled under: ,


We loves us some Final Fantasy. Character customization, turn-based battles and emotional conflicts are the kinds of things that make our mouth water. So perhaps you could call Final Fantasy III a delicious steak dinner. Or, if it's more your thing, a large slice of chocolate cake. We've never had this steak dinner before, nor have we gobbled down this slice of chocolate cake (accompanied by a cup of milk, natch). And, if the critics are to be believed, this steak dinner is very delicious.
  • 1UP - 80%: "Hardcore RPG players may enjoy it more than modern Final Fantasy titles, thanks to its emphasis on skill development and combat. Casual players may find themselves surprised by how addictive simple level-grinding and monster-slaying can be. There's a certain satisfaction in seeing your juiced-up Monk land 28 hits in a single round, and FFIII delivers that thrill in spades -- and there's enough challenge to make it a necessity rather than overkill. The result is one of the best portable RPGs to date, and a fine example of how to remake a classic."
  • Electronic Gaming Monthly - 78%: "The game's addictive job system makes plowing through the fun battles worthwhile." [Dec. 2006, p.152]
  • IGN - 78%: "Even though we personally had a blast with Final Fantasy III, this one is going to be a serious judgment call on a gamer-by-gamers basis. For any unassuming casual gamer out there, be warned, as Final Fantasy III hits hard and plays like the demanding days of old."
Those numbers aren't too shabby. Are these better or worse than the review scores you anticipated? Also, note that we will update the post when more current reviews are posted online as the only other available outlets reviewed Japanese import copies.

[Update: Added IGN's review.]

JoystiqMetareview: Final Fantasy III (update 1) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsdslitefantasyfinalfinalfantasy3litemetareviewnintendonintendodsMon, 13 Nov 2006 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy III battle footage takes to the sea]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/08/final-fantasy-iii-battle-footage-takes-to-the-sea/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/08/final-fantasy-iii-battle-footage-takes-to-the-sea/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/08/final-fantasy-iii-battle-footage-takes-to-the-sea/#commentsFiled under:


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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JoystiqFinal Fantasy III battle footage takes to the sea originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Granny SmithThe Japanese magazine Dengeki recently conducted an interview with some of the development team of Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings. Details on the game have been scarce at best, confirming only that the game features FFXII protagonist Vaan and his sky pirate-y adventures.

That's all well and good, but many were concerned about the apparent "prequel" nature of the game. Worry not, stalwart fans! Revenant Wings will be a true sequel, taking place shortly after the events of Final Fantasy XII. In addition to Vaan, the dynamic duo of Fran and Balthier will also be returning, as well as a promised host of new characters. The game will take place on the floating landmass of Puruvama (if it's in the original game, we haven't reached it yet), and apparently, a large portion of locations from the PS2 title will be playable.

The battle system has also undergone some changes: combat will feature stylus control and a simplified version of the Gambit system. Also, summoning will be completely overhauled and used in a rather unique way, say the developers. Both screens will be properly utilized, and finally, there are no current plans for Wi-Fi functionality.

Though be it ever rare to see from us heaping praise upon a Playstation 2 game, Final Fantasy XII is a veritable masterpiece, and the sequel can't come soon enough.

JoystiqNew Revenant Wings details uncovered originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Nov 2006 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsdslitefantasyff3finalfinalfantasyfinalfantasy3nintendonintendodsTue, 31 Oct 2006 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Minisite for Final Fantasy V launches]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/09/28/minisite-for-final-fantasy-v-launches/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/09/28/minisite-for-final-fantasy-v-launches/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/09/28/minisite-for-final-fantasy-v-launches/#commentsFiled under: ,


For those of you with an addiction for turn-based role-playing games and fantasies of the final sort, the Japanese minisite for Final Fantasy V has launched. Within it are such treasures as character bios, a breakdown on the game's job system, and an introduction to the game's story. With three new job classes in Gladiator, Cannoneer, and Oracle, along with a new dungeon, Final Fantasy V is one appealing GBA game.

JoystiqMinisite for Final Fantasy V launches originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>advanceboyfantasyfinalfinalfantasyvgamegameboygameboyadvancegbanintendoThu, 28 Sep 2006 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[FFIII creators talk other remakes on DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/09/26/ffiii-creators-talk-other-remakes-on-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/09/26/ffiii-creators-talk-other-remakes-on-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/09/26/ffiii-creators-talk-other-remakes-on-ds/#commentsFiled under:

During the pandemonium that was the Tokyo Game Show, Games Radar managed to get an interview with two head honchos on the Final Fantasy III project. In speaking with Hiromichi Tanaka, Senior Vice President of Software Development and Tomoya Asano, Producer, it's revealed that due to the already insane success from the game's launch in Japan, Square-Enix is looking to adopt a strategy of just outright remaking classic Final Fantasy titles, as opposed to just porting them as they did with Final Fantasy IV, V, and VI.

So with ports to the GBA, remakes hitting the DS, as well as brand-new spin-off games, Square-Enix is staking a mighty large claim on the DS. We couldn't be happier, to tell the truth.

JoystiqFFIII creators talk other remakes on DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The recently revealed Final Fantasy XII spin-off title Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings has made its presence at the Tokyo Game Show known through glorious video. The trailer is comprised totally of FMV, as is Square's usual standard of practice, yet still manages to get us excited. We loves the RPGS, bring 'em on!

Continue past the break to check out the trailer.

Continue reading TGS 2006: FFXII Revenant Wings trailer and art

JoystiqTGS 2006: FFXII Revenant Wings trailer and art originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Based on information stripped from Japanese mag Famitsu, the Final Fantasy XII spinoff game Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings for the DS is to be under the watchful eye of Motomu Toriyama. Toriyama, who's past projects included Final Fantasy X-2 and is also currently working on the upcoming PS3 game Final Fantasy XIII, will be joined by another series veteran in Ryuma Itou, who worked on Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. Itou will be in charge of the art direction.

The game's story is to feature two main characters in Vaan and Penelo, 18 years old and 17 years old respectively. They share a common dream of being sky pirates (they totally beat ninjas) and the game's story will focus heavily on the two characters. Also, it is said that the game will feature all of the airships from Final Fantasy XII and a battle system that utilizes the touch screen.

JoystiqFFXII Revenant Wings comes to life with info originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you don't get the title's referrence, you're beyond help.Well kiddies, the Japanese launch has finally come for Final Fantasy III and, as expected, those gamers in the land of the rising fun are going crazy. Supposedly, lines started as early as 3am at Akihabara's Yodobashi Camera with around 80 people already gathered. Other reports noted that most of the rush was for the special Final Fantasy III bundle, as once announcements were made that bundles were sold out lines began to dissolve. Pictures of various retail outlets and those lucky enough to score the game and/or bundle may be found here.

Should we anticipate such a demand for the game in our local retail outlets here in the States? What about over in Europe? Or is all this demand drummed up solely for the bundle pack?

JoystiqFFIII launch in Japan (or how I learned to love standing in line) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We realize that by now you're probably so oversaturated with Final Fantasy III content that you believe the fried chicken at last night's dinner was actually Chocobo and perhaps the small notches in your belt are not in fact made to hold up your pants, but could possibly have been intended for the purpose of storing Materia. We know, we've been that way for years.

So in the spirit of obsession sharing, we present the latest and greatest trailer for Final Fantasy III, which weighs in at a whopping 3+ minutes of footage, which contains airships, boats, and Japanese dialogue.

JoystiqAnother FFIII trailer gets posted, readers riot originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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6 new videos for Final Fantasy III have hit the web and present some of the various areas of the game you may have neglected seeing. With some battling, town segments, and a look at the job editor, we find ourselves graciously satiated by the glorious bounty of sustenance each video provides.

The videos have showed up on You Tube, however they are of a much worse quality. If you don't feel like waiting for each video to load, check out the post linked back to Joystiq for the You Tube videos.

The 6 different videos include:
[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqA bunch of new FFIII videos originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to a Dutch gaming site, pre-orders for Final Fantasy III have already hit between 400,000 and 450,000 in Japan. This is just amazing. The report makes no mention of how many of these pre-orders are the bundle packs available to Japanese consumers, yet even despite this omission, we can't help but stare in awe at our jaws, which are firmly planted by our feet on the floor.

Is this an indication of what pre-orders will be like when the game releases in the US and Europe?

[Via N-Sider]

JoystiqFF III secures almost 450K copies to retailers in Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Aug 2006 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When we say huge, we mean gigantic.

Yet, for those with speedier internets, these images from what we assume is a shop display somewhere in the vast land of Japan, which depict some promotional materials as well as images from the game itself, will be a nice treat. Some of the pictures are a bit blurry, but for the most part should only compound upon your already incredible desire for this title to form some sort of Voltron-esque super desire able to vanquish ne'er-do-wells and win dance competitions.

Final Fantasy III is currently slated for a November release.

[Via QJ]

Joystiq56K users beware: huge FFIII images originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Taken from the show floor of Comic-Con last week, this video of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles for the DS is an extended version of a previously released trailer. During the video, all the usual things are addressed such as exploring and fighting.

[Via Go Nintendo]

JoystiqCrystal Chronicles from Comic-Con show floor originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Jul 2006 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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