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October 2008 Archives

Trick-or-Treat! LAST REMNANT Preorder Exclusives

Only 20 days left before the Xbox 360 release of THE LAST REMNANT. If you haven't preordered your copy yet, you're missing out on some limited exclusives from certain retailers. Check out the PRE-ORDER link on the official site for more details.

While you're there, don't forget to take a look at the new movies in the EXPERIENCE IT section and the new info in the GAME SYSTEM section.

Happy Halloween!

Cards and Q&A in Memberland

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The KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories eCard has been a great success! In the six days since its release, already 358/2 billion cards have been sent!

...Just kidding. But it has been really popular. Thanks to everyone who's used the application so far. We hope you look forward to next month's card.

Also thanks are due to the members submitting questions to THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU Fan Powered Q&A. We've gotten a bunch of good ones, but we want more!

All of you asking when FINAL FANTASY XIII is coming out aren't getting an answer, though. Stop asking about it.

Happy Halloween Eve from the MEMBERS Staff!

Secret of Mana Now on Virtual Console

Time flows like a river... and history repeats...

In other words, Secret of Mana is once again available, this time on Wii's Virtual Console! Enjoy the classic Super Nintendo action-RPG for only 800 Wii Points.

And for those Members who are too young to remember a game from 1993, check out a gampley video over on Nintendo's homepage.

DRAGON QUEST IV comic strip #16

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  • October 28, 2008 4:59 PM
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Love is in the air according to this week's DRAGON QUEST IV comic strip. Maya demonstrates how love is complicated even in the realm of magic and dragons.

KINGDOM HEARTS Trick or Treat

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  • October 24, 2008 6:28 PM
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Alright, we've heard you clamoring for it, so we couldn't keep you waiting forever. To celebrate the upcoming release of KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories, not to mention Halloween, we've got a creepy Halloween Town themed eCard to send to all your friends.

We'll be rolling out additional cards over the next few months, so remember to check back. Of course we'll mention it in the blog when new ones come out, but you've still got to keep an eye on us.

Good Morning Again

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  • October 24, 2008 6:19 PM
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Didn't win a t-shirt from that "Good Morning, Crono!" contest? Having difficulty trying to travel back in time to change the future? Here, let us make it a little easier for you.

Running from today until November 21st, enter for a chance to win one of 10 "Good Morning, Crono!" t-shirts, right here on SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS. We're soliciting your comments on CHRONO TRIGGER, too, but you don't have to give us a message. But we really like it when you do.

After you've finished submitting your entry form, head on over to the CHRONO TRIGGER features page to check out part 2 of the New Features story. We've got some fresh details on the Arena, so get 'em while they're hot!

The End Just Keeps on Coming

Can't get enough of The World Ends with You? Here's some more for ya. A brand new Developers Room has opened on the official site, complete with a new gameplay video full of psychic mayhem.

Plus, we're accepting questions for the Fan Powered Q&A to be answered in a video interview. The video will appear in the Developers Room at a later date. So go submit your questions. We want to hear some Noise!

STAR OCEAN: First Departure on Sale Now

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  • October 21, 2008 6:42 PM
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The inceptive STAR OCEAN tale makes its North American debut with today's release of STAR OCEAN: First Departure on the PlayStation Portable. Play the adventure that kicked it off.

And hurry, because STAR OCEAN: Second Evolution is released this January, and evolution waits for no one. Least of all STAR OCEAN: The Last Hope, due out this March.

The weekly DRAGON QUEST IV comic is now online, but Kiryl fans should skip this comic as it may break your heart.

Good morning, Crono! T-shirt contest at Kotaku

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Kotaku is currently holding a contest, giving away five Good morning, Crono! T-shirts from Monday to Friday. The rules are quite simple: every weekday at a non-specified time there will be a post regarding the shirt, and the first one to email Kotaku with the correct subject line will win a shirt.

Today's T-shirt has been claimed, but there's the rest of the week to win one. Not many of these shirts exist in the world, so this is definitely a must-have for CHRONO TRIGGER fans. Good luck!

FINAL FANTASY XI Fan Festival tickets sold out!

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  • October 17, 2008 6:18 PM
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The tickets for this year's FINAL FANTASY XI Fan Festival have completely sold out in a matter of days hours. This is the fastest sellout ever, which means that the fans this year are going to be the most hardcore yet.

If you didn't get a ticket, don't worry because we'll have full coverage of the event here!

TGS 2008: Square Enix Booth Part 2

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  • October 16, 2008 6:12 PM
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As promised, more pictures of our booth at Tokyo Game Show!

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An estimated 358/2 billion people lined up to play our latest games.

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Here are some prototype figures of the heroes from STAR OCEAN: The Last Hope.

See you at the next Square Enix event!

Good morning, members!

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  • October 15, 2008 6:41 PM
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The CHRONO TRIGGER features page is now live! Learn more about the new features exclusive to the Nintendo DS version, download Good morning, Crono! wallpapers and watch the in-store video of the game in action.

Now that many of you have enjoyed THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU, perhaps there are some questions that you're dying to ask the team. If you do, it's your lucky day. If so, it's your lucky day! Ask away in our latest Fan-Powered Q&A!

DRAGON QUEST IV comic strip #14

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  • October 14, 2008 5:34 PM
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Torneko super-fans take note! Your favorite shopkeep delivers the performance of a lifetime in this week's DRAGON QUEST IV comic strip.

See the klutzy side of Torneko mentioned in last week's post in this comic strip!

THE LAST REMNANT Box Art

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  • October 13, 2008 6:29 PM
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The package front for THE LAST REMNANT has been finalized, so here it is for your perusal:

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THE LAST REMNANT will be released on November 20th on Xbox 360. Handsome box art, isn't it?

TGS 2008: Square Enix Booth

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  • October 10, 2008 7:32 PM
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Below are some photos that we took at the ongoing Tokyo Game Show. Enjoy!

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There were a lot of big things at the Square Enix booth, such as the giant screens and the airborne Chocobo. That's Rush on the screen from THE LAST REMNANT, if you were wondering.

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Here you can see several Square Enix employees, including a couple friendly ladies that can inform you a thing or two about upcoming games.

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There were many demo booths for visitors to check out. A CHRONO TRIGGER art gallery was open for viewing, which was filled with illustrations that were used in game production.

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Here's our friendly Chocobo, who was nice enough to take pictures with fans. The contents of the bag around his neck was never revealed.

Look forward to more photos soon!

STAR OCEAN: First Departure web site now in orbit

The STAR OCEAN: First Departure web site is now online for your viewing pleasure. Learn more about the game's storyline, characters, battle system and more. The animated opening video to the game can also be seen in the Multimedia section along with the out-of-this-world wallpapers.

STAR OCEAN was released on the Super Nintendo in Japan and never left the country. After twelve long years, the game has been completely remade for the entire world to experience with enhanced graphics, full voice acting, a revamped battle system and more.

Explore the galaxies in STAR OCEAN: First Departure, coming to the PlayStation Portable on October 21.

THE LAST REMNANT web site updated with TGS trailer

THE LAST REMNANT web site has been updated today to include the new Tokyo Game Show 2008 trailer. You can find it in the Multimedia section under Videos.

THE LAST REMNANT will be launched worldwide* for the Xbox 360** on November 20, a little more than a month away. Get ready to save the world!***

* Territories include the United States, Europe and Japan.
** PlayStation 3 and Windows PC release dates are not yet announced.
*** No actual preparation required.

DRAGON QUEST IV comic strip #13

DRAGON QUEST IV comic strip number thirteen is now ready for viewing.

This week's spotlight is on Torneko, the weapons merchant that joins you on your quest. He's not the strongest character in your team, but he has some unique skills that your other teammates don't learn, such as Padfoot (avoid enemy battles) and Nose for Treasure (detect nearby treasure). He might be a klutz in battles but he's the only character in the game that can steal items from monsters, so won't you give Torneko a chance?

The Legend of Kage 2 and EXIT DS sites now live

A couple of new sites have gone up today for two games: The Legend of Kage 2 and EXIT DS, both for Nintendo DS. The Legend of Kage 2 will be available in stores tomorrow, with EXIT DS coming out on November 4th.

This particular MEMBERS blogger has just started playing The Legend of Kage 2, and is so far enjoying every second of it. The action is fast and the difficulty makes for a challenging game. Also, let's not forget that ninja make any game 120% more fun.

Good morning, Crono!

Is the current web site address for the CHRONO TRIGGER site (http://na.square-enix.com/ctds/) a little too long to remember? Your unrequested dream has come true.

Good morning, Crono!

Be sure to stop by the updated Characters and the now-open Worlds sections while you're there.

THE LAST REMNANT web site updated

THE LAST REMNANT web site has been updated today. The site now features several new characters to prep yourself for the grand journey, coming to Xbox 360 this November 20. Not pre-ordering? Unacceptable!

FIRES! EXPLOSIONS! EXIT DS!

Professional escape artist Mr.Esc is no stranger to inconvenient obstacles. Unfortunately, he's found himself in yet another sticky situation, forcing us fans to wait an extra four weeks before he can make his anticipated exit onto Nintendo DS.

But fear not! Come November 4, you too can dodge disaster and save survivors like a pro.