A2 Japanese release

Lately we've been posting nothing at all, but that's because there's nothing happening in the world of Square Enix, but we'll drop you this little piece of greatness for the NDS.

Since it's release date on Japan, the most anticipated Final Fantasy serie for the NDS, Grimoire of the Rift has been dominating the sales charts.

Rated 34/40 from Famitsu, marks the era of NDS titles. It wasn't the story that attracted most of the fans and players, but the many jobs and customization options.

While Japan is flourishing with this game, North America and Europe is still waiting for a release day.

DQM J on Europe

Square Enix has officialy announce an European release for early 2008.
Dragon Quest Monsters Joker, for Nintendo DS.
DQM is available at the moment in Japan. We haven't yet reported about it, but anyway, we'll start by posting the cover artwork, which again, keeps leaving track of Square Enix:

Japanese Artwork

US Artwork

The game itself is a 3D based RPG (first of the Dragon Quest Monsters spin-offs), using a game engine similar to Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King; it's cell-shaded animation is quite similar to Dragon Quest VIII for the PS2 and the battle system is the same as the previous Dragon Quest Monsters games.
The main character doesn't participate in battles except for using items. You have 4 monsters in your party and send them direct orders, or you can even add some AI settings.

DQMJ doesn't have random battles. You can simply run and watch a monster and avoid it, or even attacked from their backs, winning a Pre-Emptive Strike.

This is the first game in the series to have online play, via Nintendo Wi-Fi, and once again, the characters and monsters are created by Akira Toryama, famous creator of the Dragon Ball characters.

Interested in this game? Why not import it from Japan via Play-Asia:
Dragon Quest Monsters Joker - US$ 48.90 (~34.84 EUR)

Sources: Jeux France; Wikipedia

Square rampage on Nintendo DS.

Ok kiddies, today I bring you some images of upcoming Nintendo DS titles, such as the remake of Final Fantasy IV, the sequel to Final Fantasy XII: Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings and Final Fantasy Tactics A2: The Sealed Grimoire.

As you all know, or maybe not, Revenant Wings is to be realeased on America 20th November, as for the other two they are yet to be released on Japan. Anyway, this is what I'd like to show you:

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings

Final Fantasy IV

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: The Sealed Grimoire

Famitsu Scans

Images

Aaaaaand, we got yet another thingy:

Video-gameplay, for you =D

Enjoy the info.

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Sources:
Sapo Vídeos
JeuxFrance
eNe3

- Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII Ultimania

Sorry everyone, my internet has gotten really "sick" lately and can't log in here much often, but luckily, I could post this one for you!

We're two weeks away from the official japanese release of - Crisis Core- Final Fantasy VII Ultimanina.
Studio Bent Stuff has given to public a set of details about this book also regarding the publication.

The first package we've seen at the 10th Anniversary of Final Fantasy VII Ultimania, wich also came packaged with the Final Fantasy VII postion, was published in a A4 format, but the first package mentioned will be published in an A5 format, which is normally the standard size of a Square Enix Ultimania.

The book contains 592 pages and will be (as always) the quintessential knowlegde-base for the game (says FFInsight), providing a detailed walkthrough for the game and in-depth looks at the characters and scenarios, and don't forget that it will contain staff interviews and artwork showcases like any other Ultimania.

The cover shows the the principal cast of the Final Fantasy VII Compilation - Angeal, Zack and Cloud - surrounding the famous Buster Sword.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Ultimania is due for release in Japan on October 18th.

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Want to buy this product? Why not pre-order it?:
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Ultimania ($23.90 US)

Source: FFInsight; Studio Bent Stuff

Parasite Eve: The 3rd Birthday and Final Fantasy XIII

Here I am posting my first news for Square Planet =) I'm gonzab, 17 years old, portuguese and asked Xtreme Flash if I could help with the blog which he imediatly complied. Thank You Xtreme. Now to bu

siness:

I guess everyone knows that a trailer of Final Fantasy XIII was shown in the last Tokio Game Show ( TGS ). I found some Famitsu scans talking about it.

Don't worry now I also found the translation. So, basically what they say that was in the trailer is:

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- The city inside of Cocoon was shown in the new trailer.
- The new FF13 girl is quite different than other girls in the series so it's hard to get her into balance.
- Nomura said the latest Versus 13 trailer finally caught up to the original image he had always wanted to go with. Two new characters even showed up but everything might be reset by the end of the year.* The main character's design has always been a temporary design anyway so his real self will be revealed sometime next year. (MAJISSUKA)
- The plains and towns are following the image of Italy. (I'm sorry, Nomura, but it didn't seem like that to me... OTL) The text that showed up in the trailer were also Italian.
- For now Agito 13 looks pretty tame compared to the main 13 and Versus 13 but a bigger revelation will be done next year.

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This is not my translation. Kudos to maiki not me aye? Also got some Famitsu scans with another upcoming work of our beloved Tetsuya Nomura: Parasite Eve: 3rd Birthday.

There you go. Unfortunatly, Gamespot says it's a mobile game. Damn you Square and your mobileness.

That's all from me, for now. It was my first post here and God, do I feel happy =P

Media, media and more FFTA2 media

Square finally has revelead the Japanese cover for Nintendo DS, whcih has always, that white background with the title artwork... You get the point...

In other news, Square Enix has also shown to public a track from this same game, and you'll recognize that nostalgic feeling like in any other Hitoshi Sakimoto's tracks.

The official japanese website has also suffered some quite updates several times, and now the results show now 2 new characters pages for Vaan and Penelo, the job section shows 26 new jobs for all the five races, two new wallpapers featuring Vaan and Penelo, the Tokyo Game Show '07 trailer and a variety of screenshots.

(Check the official Japanese website for more)

And for last, the latest issue of Shonen Jump magazine revealed the presence of two new characters for the game, Al-Cid Margrace (which will be a playable character in-game with an exclusive "Agent" Job), and, everyones favorite Moogle, Montblanc!

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift is due for release in Japanese stores from October 23rd this year. No news yet as to releases outside of Japan.

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Want to buy the game? Why not pre-ordering it?
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Fuuketsu no Grimoire - US$ 48.90 (~34.72 EUR)

Source: FFInsight

Crisis Core OST track list

Composed by Takeharu Ishimoto, and set to debut on October 10th, the Crisis Core soundtrack listing is tad for 55 songs. This new OST is worth the money for all of you FFVII fans (and lots of other titles' fans as well). Takeharu sure used well the songs, and you'll see some references to the original story with some of the remixes.



Disc 1

1. Fragments of Memories -d.m.w.-
2. Theme of Crisis Core "Succession"
3. Mission Start
4. First Mission (FFVII 'Opening - Bombing Mission' remix)
5. Mako City
6. Patriotism's Moonlit Night
7. Encounter
8. Theme of Crisis Core "Dreams and Pride"
9. Last Order-crisis mix ("Last Order FFVII" remix)
10. The Importance of Truth
11. Wandering in the Afternoon Sunlight
12. Conflict
13. Manipulating the Iron Beasts
14. Theme of Crisis Core "Under the Apple Trees"
15. The Summoned (FFVII "Those Who Fight Further" remix)
16. The Burdened One
17. Just Before the Raid (FFVII "Those Who Fight Further" remix)
18. Secretly Maneuvering in Dark Suits (FFVII "Turks Theme" remix)
19. A Building of Iron and Pipes ("Last Order FFVII" remix)
20. Combat
21. Theme of Crisis Core "Scar of Friendship"
22. Flowers Blooming in the Slums (FFVII "Aerith's Theme" remix)
23. Sky Blue Eyes
24. Theme of Crisis Core "Together with Pride"
25. Melody of Anguish
26. Marching on the Frontier ("Last Order FFVII" remix)
27. A Moment of Courtesies
28. Flapping Black Wings
29. Theme of Crisis Core "The True Project"
30. The Way Pride was Lost
31. Why

Disc 2

1. The Town that Shut out Light
2. Getting the Situation Moving
3. The Organization Ruled by Mako (FFVII "Shinra Company" remix)
4. Theme of Crisis Core "To the New Appointment"
5. The Locked Village (FFVII "Anxious Heart" remix)
6. Farewell Melody
7. Melancholy Mansion
8. A Bit of Relief
9. Prelude to Decay
10. The One who Seeks Revenge on the World (FFVII "One-Winged Angel" remix)
11. Night in Seclusion
12. Missions and Friendship
13. Theme of Crisis Core "Sprint to the Battlefield"
14. Escape into the Wasteland
15. Melody of Resolution
16. Prowling in the Moonlight
17. Reciting an Ancient Poem by the Waterside
18. Meeting the Grotesque Roar
19. The One who Receives the Planet's Divine Protection
20. A SOLDIER's Struggle
21. The Price of Freedom
22. The Inherited Hope
23. Why
24. To be Continued (FFVII "Opening - Bombing Mission" remix)

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Why not pre-ordering this OST?
- Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII Original Soundtrack - US$ 36.90 (~26.20 EUR)