May 2008 Archives
FINAL FANTASY IV video updated
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- May 30, 2008 5:45 PM
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This is an empty post but read on if you're so inclined.
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- May 29, 2008 11:36 PM
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OMG we almost forgot to write a blog post today! We were too busy working on this super-secret project! (Well, everything around here at Square Enix is super-secret, so it means we're just working on some usual stuff.)
There also was a big meeting today about the upcoming MEMBERS features and goodies (one of the reasons why we didn't have time to write a blog post); we're always looking for ideas, so if you have any, let us know. If you're a member, you're part of the SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS team.
More about Piano Collections FINAL FANTASY XI
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- May 28, 2008 4:32 PM
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Please keep in mind that YOU NEED TO PREORDER A COPY of Piano Collections FINAL FANTASY XI to receive a redemption code for the in-game item. You may reserve your copy through June 12, 2008 (10:30 a.m. PDT) from our online store.
Preorder Piano Collections FINAL FANTASY XI and receive in-game item
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- May 27, 2008 7:45 PM
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And here's what's really cool about this: the first-edition releases of the CD will come with a special in-game item redemption code! By registering the unique serial code included with the CD, you can receive a Harpsichord in your Mog House.
The preorder period ends June 12th (10:30 a.m. PDT), so go here to reserve your copy now!
FINAL FANTASY IV web site updated
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- May 23, 2008 4:02 PM
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We also launched the full web site for FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo's Dungeon earlier this week. In fact, we updated/launched all sorts of web sites this week; INFINITE UNDISCOVERY, DRAGON QUEST IV and DRAGON QUEST Zenithia Trilogy Portal.
We're going to keep you busy this summer.
INFINITE UNDISCOVERY trailer in full HD
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- May 22, 2008 7:33 PM
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This has been a busy week for us. Along with DRAGON QUEST IV, we announced the ship date for INFINITE UNDISCOVERY yesterday (September 2, 2008), and as promised in the press release, we have posted here the special trailer in full HD. We hope you have a high-resolution monitor (and a good internet connection...).
By the way, he says "Diminuendo Dive." Yeah.
DRAGON QUEST IV: Chapters of the Chosen box art
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- May 21, 2008 6:54 PM
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All you members with a penchant for heroics, get ready. The DQ excitement is just getting started.
Everyone's Kingdom is now open
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- May 20, 2008 10:03 PM
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Today we opened a mini site within MEMEBERS called "Everyone's Kingdom," which is based on the world of FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King. As more peope visit the little kingdom, more content will become available. The kingdom currently offers a couple of downloadable items, so check it out!
Also updated was Part 1 of the Q&A with the director of My Life as a King, Kenichiro Yuji. To find out more about the game, visit the official site.
Greener grass coming to a side near you
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- May 19, 2008 8:44 PM
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We've been pretty quiet in the past few weeks, but that doesn't mean we've been playing games all day (we do play games, but not all day). In fact we've been quite busy working on some upcoming features for MEMBERS, which you will see soon. We hope you have patience as much as those who anticipate FINAL FANTASY XIII or DRAGON QUEST IX.
Question of the Day:
Q. The Japanese version of SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS has so much more content... Are we getting what they already have in the near future?
A. First of all, we'd like you to know that the Japanese MEMBERS started in 2005, and when it started, it wasn't as rich in content as it is today. The North American MEMBERS is still two months old, and has a lot of room for growth, for sure.
When we launched this site, we stated in our announcement that we're planning to roll out more services in several phases over the coming months; rest assured that you'll be seeing more and more over the course of this year. Beyond that, we're all interested in seeing how MEMBERS will develop.
Working. Hard.
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- May 16, 2008 8:25 PM
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The full web site for FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo's Dungeon shall arrive soon, thanks to this hard-working Square Enix employee!
Cake and ice cream.
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- May 15, 2008 9:56 PM
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Guess who's turning eight today? You were born on May 15, 2000 and went to create quite a reputation for yourself.
Before coming to the United States, you first journeyed through the land of Japan. You received a perfect score from Famitsu, one of the gaming industry's biggest print publications. Can you believe that you were the only game in the entire PlayStation library to receive a perfect score?
You finally reached the United States three months later, and went on to become one of the best-selling PlayStation games, still cherished by the gaming community to this day.
Happy birthday, Vagrant Story!
What do you want to know?
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- May 14, 2008 8:48 PM
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Here at Memberland, we receive inquiries everyday from the members and non-members visiting the site. Below is a breakdown of what sort of questions/inquiries we're getting, presented in a classic Microsoft Excel-style chart:
We'd like to point out that the "unintelligible" messages were written in foreign languages that we are yet to master. It would help if you wrote your messages in English. Our English is pretty good, we think.
We appreciate your feedback, as always. We will provide answers if we have them!
DRAGON QUEST SWORDS. FO' SIZZLE!
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- May 13, 2008 5:34 PM
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Don't even try to parry this deal.
FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King now available
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- May 12, 2008 6:36 PM
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Can't see it? Well, it doesn't exist. You can only download the game through the WiiWare service (meaning, there are no physical copies for sale), so we didn't have to create a package art for it. Some of us will be out of jobs in a few years if this becomes mainstream... but that doesn't concern you. You can go download the game and play it on your Wii now (literally). To find out more about the game, please visit the official site.
Happy Mother's Day
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- May 9, 2008 4:59 PM
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But for next year (or anytime of year), may we suggest Sephiroth's gift to his mother, the black materia Meteor suspended as a pendant of 925 silver.
Perfect for mothers with a penchant for bringing doom to the planet.
FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo's Dungeon Front Package Art
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- May 8, 2008 11:15 AM
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FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo's Dungeon returns our feathered hero to his dungeoneering roots on July 8. And it's really good this time.
Small update
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- May 7, 2008 8:03 PM
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We added some game-play videos of The World Ends with You, but we expect you all to have seen them already. In the actual game. Right?
We received a question about yesterday's blog post:
Q. Are the soundtracks imports?
A. Yes. They are all Japanese imports. We're planning to carry more soundtrack CDs at our e-store. We'll keep you posted.
Various soundtrack CDs now on sale
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- May 6, 2008 6:24 PM
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The following soundtracks can now be purchased from our e-store:
The World Ends with You ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
CHRONO TRIGGER ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
FINAL FANTASY VII ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
FINAL FANTASY VII ADVENT CHILDREN ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
FINAL FANTASY VII REUNION TRACKS
FINAL FANTASY VIII ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
FINAL FANTASY IX ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
FINAL FANTASY X ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
FINAL FANTASY XI ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
FINAL FANTASY XI RISE OF THE ZILART ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
FINAL FANTASY XI CHAINS OF PROMATHIA ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
FINAL FANTASY XI TREASURES OF AHTURHGAN ORGINAL SOUNDTRACK
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
These would all make great Mother's Day gifts for all those great RPG-lovin' mothers out there.
Happy shopping!
Mog Paint Contest deadline extended
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- May 5, 2008 7:42 PM
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FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates Moogle Paint Contest, which was supposed to end today, has a new extended deadline!
You can now submit your moogle art via Nintendo DS WiFi connection before May 30th, 2008 to enter the contest. The contest details can be found on the offcial contest rules page and on FFCC News Blog.
By the way, if you haven't visited FFCC News Blog before, you're missing out. It has lots and lots of posts from the FFCC: Ring of Fates' development team showing us what goes on behind the closed doors of Square Enix headquarters. You'll see they're all real people working on these titles. Real people. No kidding.
CRISIS CORE Soundtrack Sweepstakes Winners
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- May 2, 2008 7:42 PM
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A while ago we closed the CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- Official Soundtrack Sweepstakes, and here today we have a list of 10 winners!
And the winners are...
[Drum rolls]
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift official site updated
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- May 1, 2008 6:54 PM
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In reply to yesterday's blog post, we received a couple of questions about the game; here are our answers:
Q. I've never played the FINAL FANTASY TACTICS series. Is it essential to have played FINAL FANTASY TACTICS Advance (for GameBoy Advance) in order to fully understand the storyline of FFTA2?
A. No. The storyline of FFTA2 is completely independent of FFT Advance. You have nothing to worry about!
Q. Does it actually take 110+ hours to beat the game?
A. No. You can probably beat it in less than half that time. But you can play it for 110+ hours and more if you feel like completing all 300 quests, having everyone in your clan master every possible ability, or simply enjoying the battles over and over and over... which is what this particular MEMBERS blogger is doing. Fun!
