Final Fantasy

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

The Final Fantasy series is one of the most long-running, well-known, profitable, and entertaining lines of video games in the industry’s short history. Starting with Final Fantasy (later known as Final Fantasy I) for the NES in the early 90’s, the series has had twelve titled "sequels" (though they are not continuous in their story or even occur in the same "universe"), and numerous non-sequels such as Mystic Quest, Tactics, Adventures, Legends, and Chocobo Racing. This admittedly incomplete list does not include the times a Final Fantasy is ported or remade for another system (which has happened quite frequently as aging gamers want to keep their classics and upgrade simultaneously).

It should be no surprise, then, that Squaresoft has announced another Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time, which continues the Crystal Chronicles Series. Echoes of Time will be released in the Spring of 2009 on both the DS and the Wii, allowing all of Nintendo’s next-generation owners to join the party. And it is a party, literally, as both versions have multiplayer capability in the game world. No longer are RPG fans forced to play in solitude or give up their passion. Wii owners won’t have to give up the control scheme they’ve gotten used to, either. Read more

July 22, 2008 – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced that FINAL FANTASY IV for Nintendo DS has shipped to retailers across North America today.

Fully reimagined, FINAL FANTASY IV arrives on Nintendo DS featuring glorious 3D graphics, all-new voiced cutscenes and amazing CG adapted to dual-screen presentation. The engaging turn-based gameplay and dramatic storyline are renewed with added detail and depth, resulting in a classic RPG experience that is both reminiscent of the original and thoroughly innovative in its own right. Read more

November 15, 2006 – Square Enix announced today that FINAL FANTASY III, developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS, has shipped to retailers across North America. Released only in Japan for the Famicom (known as the Nintendo Entertainment System in America) in 1990, FINAL FANTASY III was the first entry in the world-renowned franchise to sell over a million units. Now, North American users can experience the untold legend for the first time.

“Until now, FINAL FANTASY III has seen no remakes or appearances on other platforms since its original release on the Nintendo Entertainment System in April 1990,” said Hiromichi Tanaka, Director and Executive Producer for FINAL FANTASY III. “Due to the game’s age, a direct port might seem a bit dated, but now FINAL FANTASY III has been made anew on the sensational Nintendo DS platform, including new graphics in 3D, rebalanced jobs, and brand-new characterization for the four young heroes, who are now more dynamic than ever. As the only game in the FINAL FANTASY series that had not previously been localized, we are very pleased to finally bring FINAL FANTASY III across the ocean to players in North America. We hope that not only FINAL FANTASY fans, but a wide variety of players in North America enjoy the new FINAL FANTASY III.” Read more

November 7, 2006 – Square Enix announced today that the FINAL FANTASY XI Vana’diel Collection 2007, created exclusively for Windows, has shipped to retailers across the nation. This exciting collection contains the award-winning FINAL FANTASY XI stand-alone product, the Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia and Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion packs, and a new foldout Quick Manual including a world map and a starter’s guide, all in one convenient budget-priced package. Read more

Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that FINAL FANTASY XII, the latest entry in the timeless franchise that has sold more than 68 million units worldwide, is available in retail outlets across the nation. Developed exclusively for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY XII has already sold more than 2.4 million units in Japan since its release on March 16, 2006, and has won numerous Game of the Month awards from the industry's top publications in America, making it one of the highest-reviewed games of the year. In honor of this phenomenon, there was a celebration in Times Square on October 11, 2006 to commemorate the upcoming release of FINAL FANTASY XII. Read more

August 22, 2006 --Square Enix, just announced that FINAL FANTASY III for the Nintendo DS hand-held system will ship to retailers on November 14, 2006. The only FINAL FANTASY to never reach North American shores has been reborn, incorporating the latest in portable gaming technology. Featuring graphics that have been reworked and remodeled in full 3D, FINAL FANTASY III provides a brand new experience while maintaining the mythical FINAL FANTASY look and feel.

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Protected by the crystals of light, the once peaceful land has forever been changed by the great tremor. Without warning, the earthquake pulled the crystals into the earth, upsetting the world’s fragile balance. It seems as if all hope is lost—but as the Gulgan prophecy foretold, four souls blessed with the light shall once again restore balance to the world. Read more

Square Enix has announced a simultaneous launch for FINAL FANTASY XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan and the long-awaited release of FINAL FANTASY XI for Xbox 360 video game from Microsoft. FINAL FANTASY XI, the first cross-platform, cross-continent massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG), will be accessible on Xbox 360 for the first time in North America, Europe and Japan. You can communicate and play them together no matter where they are or from what platform they connect -- the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Windows operating system, or Xbox 360.