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Review: Final Fantasy XIII

by Justin Hubbell on Mon, 2010-03-22 12:12

System: PS3, Xbox 360
MSRP: $59.99
Release Date: March 9th, 2010

The fantasy that never ends… Does Final Fantasy XIII reinvent the RPG genre, or does it take two steps back? Let's find out.

Graphics

The very first thing you will notice in Final Fantasy XIII, is the gorgeous graphics. Move over Uncharted 2 and Metal Gear Solid 4, Final Fantasy XIII now holds the title of "Best Graphics to Date." On the PS3 version, there are zero graphical issues. The character animations are fluid, the lip-sync is perfect, and the environments pulsate with life. Even the Crystarium menu (where you increase stats and learn abilities) is pretty.Read more

XBOX 360 FINAL FANTASY XIII Special Edition Bundle Announced

by jessica on Sat, 2010-02-13 05:00

The much anticipated Final Fantasy XIII hits stores this Spring. For you die hard fans, Microsoft and Square Enix have teamed up to offer a Final Fantasy XIII Special Edition Xbox 360 Bundle. The bundle includes a 250GB Hard Drive engraved with the FINAL FANTASY XIII name, two Wireless Controllers, exclusive downloadable avatar items and a standard edition copy of FINAL FANTASY XIII.

Also, Square Enix's character designer, Tetsuya Nomura, has created a FINAL FANTASY XIII Limited Edition Faceplate that will be available in limited numbers.

The FINAL FANTASY XIII Special Edition Bundle is available for pre-order now and in-stores beginning March 9, 2010, while supplies last.

For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIII visit http://finalfantasyxiii.com.

Review - Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicle: The Crystal Bearers

by Justin Hubbell on Wed, 2010-01-20 11:35

System: Wii
MSRP: $50.00
Release Date: December 26th, 2009

Is Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (FFCC:TCB) a unique addition to the never ending Final Fantasy/Crystal Chronicles series or is it a one-trick pony?

Graphics

FFCC:TCB is a beautiful game! It would be extremely difficult to find a Wii exclusive that looks just as good, if not better, than this game. The towns and characters are drawn very well and the somewhat lively environments are detailed nicely, too. After playing the game for awhile, you will probably forget that you are playing a Wii game.Read more

My Pet Shop Brings Over 40 Virtual Pets to Nintendo DS

March 10, 2009 ―TAITO Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., announced today that it has shipped My Pet Shop for Nintendo DS to retailers across North America. This adorable simulation game is easy to play for children of all ages and perfect for kids who love animals.

With over 40 different types of animals, My Pet Shop offers a wide range of pets for kids to play with. From popular dog and cat breeds like pugs, golden retrievers and Russian blues, to animals from the wild such as pandas and penguins, players are sure to come across some of their favorite creatures. While the game is fun and easy to follow, it also teaches children to be organized, responsible and caring as they help run a pet store and learn to take care of animals. Read more

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FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Echoes of Time Launch Date Announced

January 26, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Echoes of Time will be released simultaneously for both Wii and Nintendo DS on March 24, 2009.

An innovative new concept in multiplayer gaming, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Echoes of Time will enable Wii and DS users to play side by side for the first time. This breakthrough in gaming connectivity allows players on both Nintendo platforms to journey together in the fantastical world of the beloved FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES series. FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Echoes of Time offers a gameplay system that allows for a seamless, hassle-free in-game switch from single to multiplayer mode. Play anytime, anywhere, with anyone and experience a new level of connectivity with this latest adventure in the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES series. Read more

Epic "RPG of the Ages" Makes Its Portable Debut!

Originally released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo by Squaresoft, Chrono Trigger received both critical acclaim and a cult-like popularity among gamers. It is undeniable that being created by the same company responsible for the immensely popular Final Fantasy series attributed to Chrono Trigger’s success. To think that is the sole purpose it flourished, however, would be to ignore the strengths it possesses: graphics which, at the time, were awe-inspiring, well developed and likeable characters, a novel plot, and, as with any RPG, plenty of side quests and customizability to keep you entertained for hours. If you didn’t enter the video game world until recently, or if RPGs have never been your forte, you may have missed this jewel.

In this masterpiece, you control Crono, a youth living in 1000AD in Guardia Kingdom. In a fair experiment that goes horribly wrong, you suddenly find yourself four hundred years in the past, having to work frantically to save a new friend! One thing leads to another, and before you get tired of playing, you visit your future and find out the world is facing certain devastation unless you alter history by time travel to save it. Although the “save the world from certain doom” plot is present, the addition of time travel (and, by extension, the fact that you know what will happen in the future) highlights the novelty of Chrono Trigger and the fact that you are “saving the world” feels a lot less hackneyed than you might originally expect. Read more