Gwynth

Learning Institute

2011-08-11T20:04:00.000-07:00

In IPG Keningau taking TESL now^^ love the friends here and the lecturers..
But still need to try and adjust myself..

I'll try to keep updating this blog whenever I have the free time (tight schedule >.<)

And to my beloved roommate, I would love to say Congratulations to you if you have discovered this blog ^_^

Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over

2011-04-10T20:29:00.000-07:00

Adventureland brings me to this :3

Adventureland

2011-04-10T20:14:00.000-07:00

Watched an old movie today "Adventureland" (2009) and what can I say... Great! ^_^
I don't know what makes the movie great. Is it Jesse? Kristen? Ryan Reynolds or the soundtracks of the movie, but from my perspective, the whole concept of making movie just like from the 80s is superb.

Not only it shows the lifestyle from the disco era, it shows how SOME people struggled on choosing the right career in their life and in the meantime, doing part-time jobs. Affairs and friendship... and so on.. I found myself laughing from watching it too xD

So watch this amazing movie from Greg Mottola! :D

Drawings

2011-03-03T23:15:00.000-08:00

Task one completed

Well...sure it does not look like Picasso's, but heck yeah I've finally finished it..

Vampires were on my mind on that time...so....ya...

???

2011-03-03T04:53:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I have a few more days before the BIG results..

Hmm what am I going to do at the moment??

Desperately need some ideas... It's like I've been wasting my time for the past few months. When I looked back, I've never even accomplished in anything :( except for getting some new songs to download and becoming a succesful fashion designer x) ...... in Facebook......ugh

Well today I've watched a movie "Julie and Julia" played by Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. From that movie, I've realized that it's important to have some goal in your life. No matter how small the effect is...

So, maybe I should set some goal for myself right?? :)

I've been thinking on what to do for quite some time now.. So, maybe my first task is to paint a picture that crossed my mind at that time. That's the easiest thing that I could think of xD Task starts tomorrow..

I'll post that drawing later..

Peace~~

Valentine's Day

2011-02-12T04:52:00.000-08:00

So, Valentine's Day is around the corner :) It seems that everyone is excited about it. Well, who do you love? Haha^^ Will be seeing lots of chocs and gifts now..

My favourite movie that I think is suitable for this day is an old time movie "A Walk To Remember". Cried at the end of it :(

What I love about this movie :

1.) The story

2.) Shane West @_@ (well who doesn't?)

3.) Mandy Moore's voice...so sweet~

4.) The idea of doing a "To-do list" in your life

5.) And this..

"Love is always patient and kind. It is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited. It is never rude or selfish. It does not take offense and is not resentful"

For those who haven't watched it, spare some time, grab this movie, bring your loved ones and watch it..

For those who have, watch it again if you just looking for something to shed your tears ;)

Happy Valentine's Day everyone ;)

School Activities

2009-05-22T04:50:00.000-07:00

Wee..On Monday, our school are going to have a "Pesta Kaamatan" and "Teacher's Day"!

I know it's too late for me to say this, but I want to wish all of my teachers, a

[Glitterfy.com - *Glitter Words*]

Well, what's more interesting is, the Gun Po Cultural...(sorry, I forgot the name..) from Korea will perform on that day. I can't wait for it ^_^
Besides, there will also be an Unduk Ngadau competition on that day as well.

Love Story Meets Viva La Vida^^

2009-05-22T04:49:00.000-07:00

Malaysia Book of Records

2009-05-05T04:22:00.000-07:00

Our school made another entry to MBR and this time we collected the biggest amount of aluminum cans. Collecting them was not an easy task. My parents helped us a lot. My grandma too. My brother and I contributed 5.1kg.

Nevertheless, I was happy that I participated the campaign. I was one of them - creating the record. That should make me proud :)

Houses on Fire

2009-04-25T01:27:00.000-07:00

Gil's house at right

On the 14 April 2009, my classmate and close friend, Gil was asked to go home by our teacher. At first we didn't know what happen. During recess, a friend told me, Gil's house was on fire. I was like, OMG! I hope everything is under control.

Upon reaching home, I texted my mom at work about the fire. Mom immediately informed dad and dad got the information. Fortunately, Gil's house was spared by the fire.

Gil texted me that night and informed me everything was okay. She said, "Jesus was there!" She just can't believe the wind blew to the opposite direction from her house. She believed Jesus was there helping them! Thank God!

Holy Week - Good Friday

2009-04-20T05:03:00.000-07:00

Grandma and I
attended the Station of the Cross
in the morning of Good Friday

We came early to the church
as we know it would always be crowded

The Crucifix covered with purple cloth

I saw a man being ushered in a wheelchair. Mom told us, the man is happened to be a priest. An old retired priest. His name is Rev. Fr. Augustine Amandus and he is from Papar. Mom further informed us Fr. Amandus is the first Kadazan Priest.

Then she told me a story ;) Once upon a time, on the day of my baptism, Fr. Amandus asked my mom of my name. Mom replied "Gwynth". He then, after making a deep thinking, said "Oh! it's a name from Irish. An Irish Saint". My mom said, luckily he didn't ask how to spell my name *LOL* And by the way, he wasn't the priest who baptized me, it was Mgr. Primus Jouil who according to my mom had difficulty in calling my name *LOL*

My First Updates of the Year

2009-04-13T21:31:00.000-07:00

[L-R]

Yours truly, Asa, Pam, Zac & Gil

Our creation during the Edible Architecture competition

we didn't win :(

but we gained experience

Inspirational Poems

2008-08-08T01:37:00.000-07:00

These are some of the poems that I found on the internet...^^ I love all of them, because they are inspirational poems. Try to read it :

The Person I Long To Be

The day light breaks again
Another day has begun.

But still no sleep has come.
My body is weary

My mind overworked.
I lie awake thinking

But what I am unsure.
I need to break free from the cycle I endure.

Everyday is the same and the nights are undistinguished.
I feel as though I am being pushed along with the tide

Unable to break free from the everyday flow.
This is not me I need to change, before time takes over

And I am unable to change.
I need to be freed from the grasp of ordinary

And become that person I have always longed for.
Express myself in every way, and conquer the dreams as I lie awake.

Then I may fall asleep and put my mind to rest.
Make changes in my life and help those in need.

I would like to touch everyone's life in a positive way
And leave my mark on society before I fade away.

The Last Pedal

Perfect as a rose pedal
Watch as it endures
The blooms fight for their life
As they are surrounded by knives
For what they know best
Is the blossom of their hearts
They live in the moment they open
Hopes to achieve, reside in their minds

Pedals come and pedals go
Stop to watch as they appear
Appreciate the colors and smells
Learn from them while they are here
For they will disappear
No more chances do they get
They cannot be forgiven
For they must open and if they don't
It is the end

Some will arise to the occasion
They are beautiful in every way
Every chance they get
To send sweet aroma in the air
To fill the days with colors so fair
But the life is short
Because they opened, they must fall
The fall to death
Conscious of the life they lived
Are they successful or
Do they suffer in agony
as the last pedal falls

FarAway

And the journey started with a song,
a great ballad from yesterday.
The pilgrims plight,
is and endless flight,
to the land called Faraway

On the journey he saw shades of night,
and he passed through skies of gray.
But, he stayed forthright,
as he searched for light,
and the land called Faraway.

On the journey he made countless friends,
and avoided countless enemies.
And he prayed each night,
that he'd earn the right,
to the land called Faraway.

Though, he longed for glory,
his body grew old and fray.
A soul long lost,
is the dreamers cost,
in the land called Faraway.

He lay down in a green meadow,
for he knew his time was nigh.
He relived each scene,
of his minds sweet dreams,
to the land of Faraway.

And though each breath was labored,
each heartbeat found the truth.
And he saw that life,
was both joy and strife,
in the land called Faraway.

And as the darkness took him,
his hopes were bright and gay.
For he'd be one,
with the setting sun,
and the land called Faraway.

Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus Best of Both Worlds Concert

2008-06-22T06:59:00.000-07:00

I've just watched Hannah Montana concert (in tv..), featuring The Jonas Brothers. The concert was held in Washington on Feb. 4th. It was a blast!

Miley Cyrus is very pretty in her clothes (of course..), and she sang all of her songs 'wonderfully'...especially "I Miss You" the one that made me swoon to it..

She wrote this song for her grandpa, who died a few years ago. While she sings this song, we can see pictures of her grandpa on the screen with her and family. For those who wants to play this song, you can get the guitar tabs from Ultimate Guitar..
Want to know more about the concert and songs (or even videos?)... Just click Hannah Montana

As for The Jonas Brothers, they only performed 2 songs, "When You Look Me In The Eyes" (which is my FAVOURITE song from them), and "3000". Both of the songs are truly NICE and AMAZING...! I love all 3 of them, because they are very energetic and wild while performing...you can see it from the way the crowd screamed and danced during the performance! Check out The Jonas Brothers...

Final Fantasy XIII

2008-03-13T22:22:00.000-07:00

Okay, so most of you guys know about the new Final Fantasy series (Final Fantasy XIII)... Here's SOME information about it :

Final Fantasy XIII (ファイナルファンタジーXIII Fainaru Fantajī Sātīn) is an upcoming console role-playing game developed and published by Squar e Enix exclusively for the Sony PlayStation 3 as a part of the Final Fantasy video game series. First appearing at E³ 2006, the game features a futuristic, high-tech world, and a storyline focusing on "those who resist the world".

Final Fantasy XIII is the flagship game in the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII collection. The game takes place in the same universe as the other games, although they are not directly related to each other. Final Fantasy X-2 and Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings director Motomu Toriyama returns as the director of the game.

The concept for Final Fantasy XIII's battle system is a sysytem system stemmed from a desire to create battles of the type found in Final Fantasy XII, while adding multiple player characters to the battle. Like Final Fantasy XII, the battles will be in real time, without any random battles.

Active Time Battle makes a return in Final Fantasy XIII but works differently from how it did in previous games that used it. In keeping with command-based battles, players input commands by selection through a reel on the bottom-left hand side of the screen. Each command has an ATB (Active Time Battle) cost, which reduces the total ATB bar. Selected commands are placed on a row of upcoming moves, above the bar. As characters fight, each command is used in turn, with the current command in use turning yellow. Commands can be chained together for certain effects. The environment also plays a role in battle; for instance, Lightning (the main character) has been seen sending a soldier into a light, electrocuting him and multiplying the damage.

So...sounds interesting? Well, go on and buy yourself a new PS3! ^^

It's Been A Long Time Now..

2008-03-13T21:59:00.000-07:00

Hello all....
Just came back from a very long rest...(a year maybe...)
Now, I'm moving on :)

SQUARE ENIX UNVEILS THE LAST REMNANT

2007-05-19T06:15:00.000-07:00

Square Enix, Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan, Square Enix), a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software and services, announced today its first next generation multiplatform title, THE LAST REMNANT™. Revealed at a press conference held in Tokyo before the company’s event “Square Enix Party 2007,” held on May 12 and 13 at Makuhari Messe, the new game is planned for release on PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. THE LAST REMNANT is positioned to take on the world, with a simultaneous release in Japan and North America and a European release planned.

THE LAST REMNANT is a completely original RPG title, taking advantage of the power of next-generation hardware to build a lush, realtime fantasy world. Making full use of the power of Epic Games’ flexible middleware solution, Unreal® Engine 3, Square Enix can now achieve simultaneous development on multiple platforms.

The game’s battle system has been carefully crafted to deliver a brand-new experience for gamers, as they control forces in massive battles between up to seventy different units at once. Today’s press conference also featured a demonstration of the game, showing off the dynamic world and sprawling landscapes of THE LAST REMNANT.

from Square Enix.com

Just Some Random Pictures from FFs...

2007-05-02T06:35:00.000-07:00

Final Fantasy XII

Final Fantasy VII (Advent Children)

Final Fantasy XIII

SQUARE ENIX PARTY 2007 ANNOUNCED FOR MAY 12-13, 2007

2007-04-21T06:57:00.000-07:00

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, announced the return of SQUARE ENIX PARTY. SQUARE ENIX PARTY 2007 is a two-day event held on May 12-13, 2007 at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center in Chiba prefecture, Japan. Attendance to the event, which is open to the public, will be free for all attendees. The event held July 2005 drew a crowd of nearly 47,000 visitors.

At SQUARE ENIX PARTY 2007, attendees will be among the first
to experience the newest games from Square Enix and discover
exciting announcements from the company. They will also have
the chance to experience other Square Enix products including
mobile content, manga, merchandise, music and more.

from SquareEnix.com

FUNIMATION'S FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST WINS FIVE AWARDS AT THE INAUGURAL AMERICAN ANIME AWARDS

2007-04-01T07:21:00.000-07:00

FUNimation Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation and the market share leader for home video sales of Japanese animation in the United States, and Square Enix Co., Ltd., developer, publisher and distributor of entertainment with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, announced today that their FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST® series took home five awards from the inaugural American Anime Awards at the New York Comic Con. The FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST series won Best Long Series, Best Cast, Best DVD Package Design, Best Actor (Vic Mignogna) and Best Anime Theme Song ("Rewrite," by Asian Kung-Fu Generation).

"These awards are a great testament to the popularity of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST in the United States," says Gen Fukunaga, president and CEO of FUNimation Entertainment. "FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST had a great year in the United States, and we would like to thank our U.S. fans and our Japanese business partners for making this series such a great success."

FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST is a series that was created in Japan by Square Enix, Bones and Aniplex. FUNimation Entertainment is the master licensor for the series in the United States.

"FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST is one of our most popular franchises in Japan," says Koji Taguchi, Corporate Executive of Square Enix Co., Ltd. and FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST Executive Producer for Square Enix Co., Ltd. "We're so happy the series has become such a hit with the anime audience in America, and wish for its continued success."

FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST takes place in a world where alchemy is an accepted part of life with one simple rule of "equivalent exchange" - to gain something, something of equal value must be lost. The series follows 15-year-old Edward Elric, a prodigy known as the "FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST." Due to an experiment gone wrong when they were younger, Edward and his brother Alphonse paid a heavy price for disobeying the natural laws of science. Now the brothers are on a quest of the utmost importance: to find the fabled Philosopher's Stone.

The FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST series is one of the top-rated anime series on television, and the sales of its DVDs have led the U.S. anime industry. Fukunaga explains that according to an analysis of Nielsen Video Scan data, all 13 volumes of the FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST series and the FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST movie were ranked in the Top 50 of the bestselling anime DVDs in the United States for 2006. "Basically, the FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST DVDs accounted for 28% of the Top 50 bestselling anime DVDs in the United States," continued Fukunaga.

This year was the inaugural year for the American Anime Awards. The awards are designed to honor the best in anime as voted on by anime fans nationwide. This year's event was held at the New York Comic Con on February 24, 2007.

About FUNimation Entertainment

FUNimation® Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation, is the market share leader for the home video sales of Japanese animation in the United States. The company's most recent initiative is the FUNimation ChannelSM, a new, 24-hour digital network featuring programming from the top anime brands in the United States. FUNimation has a proven formula for launching and advancing brands, and manages a full spectrum of rights for most of its brands including broadcasting, licensing, production, internet, and home video sales and distribution.

from Square Enix.com

KINGDOM HEARTS SERIES SHIPS OVER 10 MILLION WORLDWIDE

2007-03-24T03:00:00.000-07:00

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, and Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG), the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced that their KINGDOM HEARTS series of action role-playing games has shipped more than 10 million units worldwide, making it one of the top game series in the world. Released to chart-topping sales in 2006, KINGDOM HEARTS II is the sequel to KINGDOM HEARTS, one of the top ten best-selling PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system titles of all time in North America (Source: The NPD Group, March 2006).

"When we first started developing KINGDOM HEARTS, we never imagined we would pass the 10 million mark so quickly," said series producer Shinji Hashimoto. "We are delighted and extremely grateful for the support from our fans around the globe. We hope to continue to provide games which fulfill your anticipation in the future."

The KINGDOM HEARTS series was created by the collaboration of Disney's Buena Vista Games and Square Enix in 2002. With two titles for the PlayStation 2 system and one title for the Game Boy® Advance, the KINGDOM HEARTS games see the player stepping into the shoes of the heroic Sora, who adventures alongside favorite Disney characters. The KINGDOM HEARTS series also features theme songs performed by international recording artist Hikaru Utada.

(Cumulative series shipment over 10 million units / December 2006)

KINGDOM HEARTS (North American Release: September 1st, 2002, PlayStation 2)
Japan: Over 1.5 million – North America: Over 3.0 million – Europe & PAL: Over 1.1 million
KINGDOM HEARTS: Chain of Memories (December 7th, 2004, Game Boy Advance)
Japan: Over 0.4 million – North America: Over 0.9 million – Europe & PAL: Over 0.2 million
KINGDOM HEARTS II (March 28 th, 2006, PlayStation 2)
Japan: Over 1.1 million – North America: Over 1.7 million – Europe & PAL: Over 0.7 million

from Square Enix.com

SQUARE ENIX LICENSES EPIC GAMES' UNREAL ENGINE 3

2007-02-04T05:54:00.000-08:00

Square Enix has built its highly successful franchises such as FINAL FANTASY®, DRAGON QUEST® and KINGDOM HEARTS by pushing game consoles to their limits and providing unparalleled user experiences for more than 20 years. This was achieved through the company's proprietary technologies, which were mostly optimized for each game given the limited resources of game consoles. However, in order to ensure both game quality and development efficiency for next-generation game systems including consoles, PCs and network titles, Square Enix is now building a technology platform to be used throughout the company utilizing proprietary technologies as well as introducing third-party solutions such as Unreal Engine 3.

About Unreal Engine 3

The award-winning Unreal Engine is known for cutting-edge graphics and a best-of-breed toolset. UnrealEngine 3 is expected to maintain those features while adding massive world support, multi-processor support, next-generation console optimizations, and one of the most mature tool pipelines in the industry. Unreal Engine 3's new toolset is designed specifically to accelerate developers' productivity for ultra-complex, next-generation content. Additional information on Unreal Engine can be obtained at www.unrealtechnology.com.

Chocobo Site! (English)

2007-01-30T05:30:00.000-08:00

Yeah! The Final-Fantasy Fables: CHOCOBO TALES official website is now open! Furthermore, it's in English! Have fun and enjoy!

from Square Enix.com

Final Fantasy VI (Prelogue)

2007-01-21T02:52:00.000-08:00

Final Fantasy VI is worlds apart from most games, setting the standards for roleplaying games. Leaving such an impression on the gaming world is not easily accomplished, but Final Fantasy VI makes it look so easy.From the opening minutes, Final Fantasy VI brings the gamer into its world. Final Fantasy VI's story, one of mystery and intrigue, grasps the gamer right from the start of the game. Coupled with luscious graphics and amazing music, Final Fantasy VI's opening is truly memorable as two armed soldiers lead an enslaved girl through the bitter winter snowfield, in attempts to acquire a frozen Esper. Just how does this frozen Esper directly relate to this enslaved girl's past, present, and future? The answers are found throughout the game. And up until the game's close, you'll ponder these same questions, as Square does a remarkable job at keeping Final Fantasy VI's plot intriguing through the entire game.This is only possible because of Final Fantasy VI's cast of characters, both playable and not. Final Fantasy VI forces the gamer to empathize with each hero and to hate each villain.There are many characters that will join you along the way, and each one has a unique story to tell. Meet Edgar, ruler of a kingdom, whose fate was determined by the flip of a coin. Cyan, a noble warrior and loyal father, whose own kingdom he takes the ultimate responsibility for. Celes, a general in the evil empire's army. Locke, a thief after the world's greatest treasures. In addition to these characters, there are many, many more that each hold a vital responsibility in the world's fate.
Throughout the game, each character's story is unfolded through touching music and powerful dialog. Final Fantasy VI's music, composed by Nobuo Uematsu, is possibly the greatest musical score in video game history. Tracks such as "Awakening" and "Aria de Mezzo Carattere" highlight some of the best works from the soundtrack. There are over fifty tracks found throughout the game, and nearly each one is absolutely incredible.

from Final Fantasy Extreme's website

Special Site.. (Japanese)

2007-01-06T10:57:00.000-08:00

Dragon Quest Swords

Merry Christmas...

2006-12-25T11:12:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas from all the characters of Final Fantasy XII

Same with here too...

from FFXII.net

Merry Christmas!

2006-12-23T08:06:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all! (From Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings)

Check Out These Websites (Japanese)

2006-12-19T22:42:00.000-08:00

I'm very sorry, because all of this websites are in Japanese but I still like it! Especially the CHOCOBO and of course, FINAL FANTASY XII REVENANT WINGS.

P/S: Just click the titles...

Dragon Quest

Chocobo

The World of Mana

Subarashiki

Final Fantasy Tactics

Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings

from Square Enix.com (Japan)

SQUARE ENIX, MUSIC WORLD AND SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION FOR NEW “DESTINY’S CHILD GROOVE” MOBILE GAME

2006-12-10T18:51:00.000-08:00

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive products in North America, record label Music World, and SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT today announced the development of “Destiny’s Child Groove,” the first mobile dance game featuring the popular R&B songs of multiple Grammy-winning female group Destiny’s Child.

“Destiny’s Child Groove” is a competitive dance game that will feature images of vocalists Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, and four songs from the group’s “#1s” album, including “Survivor,” “Bug A Boo,” “Say My Name” and “Lose My Breath.” Synchronizing music, rhythm and gameplay, “Destiny’s Child Groove” will take the form of a back-and-forth dance battle in which users compete against A.I. characters.

“We are delighted to be working with Destiny's Child and Square Enix to roll out this innovative new game,” said Thomas Hesse, president of Global Digital Business for SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT. “DC Groove will give fans a creative and fun way to connect with one of the most phenomenally talented groups of all time, and the opportunity to experience the thrill of state-of-the-art mobile gaming.”

“The beautiful thing about this project is that the main people involved in creating it are youthful. The same goes for the artists, many of their fans, as well as our target gamers.” said Shuhei Yamaguchi, Mobile Producer for Square Enix, Inc. “It’s a game for the young, created by the young. I’m confident, this landmark project that expands the casual genre of mobile games, will be a hit.”

The nationwide roll-out of “Destiny’s Child Groove” will begin this winter on most major carriers. Detailed information will be announced at a later date.

from Square Enix.com

Eyes On Me

2006-11-28T20:45:00.000-08:00

THE LEGEND UNVEILED: FINAL FANTASY III SHIPS TO RETAILERS

2006-11-22T19:08:00.000-08:00

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, 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.”

FINAL FANTASY III takes players into the next generation of handheld RPGs by delivering an experience that takes full advantage of the Nintendo DS hardware. With an innovative interface that utilizes the DS touch screen along with the advanced Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection capabilities, FINAL FANTASY III presents an entirely new take on the only FINAL FANTASY never localized for North America. Users can also experience the title that introduced the popular moogles, summons, and the dynamic job system, which have become some of the most recognized elements of FINAL FANTASY, and experience them on the road, in the outdoors or in the comfort of their living rooms.

Story

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…

Near the small village of Ur, fate guides Luneth to a sentient crystal that changes his life forever. As the light of the crystal fades, Luneth embarks on a journey to seek three others who share his destiny to search for the remaining crystals, and fight the battle of light and darkness…

FEATURES

The missing link in the evolution of FINAL FANTASY is unveiled—North American gamers experience a tale untold

A dynamic job-changing system allows for more than 279,000 party variations

The touch screen interface seamlessly utilizes DS capabilities—explore dungeons, dispatch foes and cast spells using the DS stylus

A complete visual overhaul breathes new life into a classic—colorful 3D graphics bring FINAL FANTASY III into the new millennium

Take advantage of both the wireless local area connection and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to access the Mognet and communicate with other players as well as NPCs, and uncover hidden dungeons, quests and items

Character Designer Akihiko Yoshida, of the award-winning and critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XII, lends his talents by designing the four main characters and the outfits of their unique jobs

FINAL FANTASY III is rated E 10+ (Everyone 10+) by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). For more information about the ESRB, please visit: www.esrb.org. FINAL FANTASY III will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $39.99 (USD). Additional information on FINAL FANTASY III can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/ff3

from Square Enix.com

SQUARE ENIX COLLECTS THE BEST OF FINAL FANTASY XI INTO ONE PACKAGE

2006-11-14T07:23:00.000-08:00

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, 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.

FINAL FANTASY XI is the first massively multiplayer online role playing game capable of simultaneous multiplay across three different platforms, allowing players to take up arms together on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Windows, or Xbox 360™ videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft whether they are in North America, Europe or Japan. Now in its fourth year of service, FINAL FANTASY XI boasts more than 500,000 active subscribers and more than 1.7 million player characters from around the world.

Story

In FINAL FANTASY XI, players embark on numerous adventures through vast environments in Vana’diel, a persistent world with over a hundred areas to explore, including mountains, forests, glaciers, deserts, oceans, rivers, castles and dungeons. FINAL FANTASY XI lets players create an alter ego to traverse the world of Vana’diel and gives players the opportunity to form parties with others or play at their own pace. The expansion packs Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia and Treasures of Aht Urhgan are included, adding new jobs, areas, monsters, items and quests while continuing the storyline in new and exciting ways.

The FINAL FANTASY XI Vana’diel Collection 2007 is rated (T) for Teen. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Web site, http://www.esrb.com for more information about ratings. For the official FINAL FANTASY XI Web site, please visit http://www.playonline.com/ff11us. The FINAL FANTASY XI Vana’diel Collection 2007 is available exclusively for Windows at North American retailers for a suggested retail price of $29.99 (USD).

from Square Enix.com

Final Fantasy (with Tokyo Drift song)

2006-11-12T03:59:00.000-08:00

PREPARE TO BE ADDICTED TO SQUARE ENIX’S NEW CASUAL SERIES "MEGATOUCH MOBILE ARCADE"

2006-11-12T03:21:00.000-08:00

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive products in North America, and Merit Entertainment, a worldwide leader in touchscreen entertainment devices, today announced the release of MEGATOUCH MOBILE ARCADE. These popular and exciting games can be downloaded now via the Cingular network, and will also be available through Verizon’s network in the very near future.

"Expanding the Megatouch experience to the mobile platform is an exciting venture for Square Enix," stated Daishiro Okada President and COO, Square Enix, Inc. "When many people think of Square Enix, they think of epic role-playing games. With Megatouch, we’re working with a new genre and appealing to a different audience. We’re confident we will provide them with quality gaming only we could deliver," said Square Enix Producer Shuhei Yamaguchi.

Players will be challenged with a wide variety of fun casual games adapted for mobile that were previously found only on Megatouch® touchscreen systems. Primarily located in bars across the nation, Megatouch countertops, like Maxx™, Force™, and the newest ION™ systems, have entertained patrons throughout the years with engaging and highly addictive games. Merit’s games receive about 4 billion plays per year.

"We are excited to work with Square Enix to bring our hits to the mobile screen. As Merit Entertainment looks to find new and innovative ways to attract players to our touchscreen games, Square Enix has helped immensely by doing a masterful job of introducing a whole new generation of players to our games. Now that these new players are familiar with Megatouch games on their cell phones, we expect them to seek out the same fun and excitement at their local bars," said Colin Higbie, Merit’s Director of Marketing and New Business Development.

Megatouch Mobile Arcade is the first installment in the series of popular games to become available on the mobile phone platform. Featuring barroom favorites Q-shot™, Box Drop™ and 11 Up™, Megatouch Mobile Arcade was developed by Shuhei Yamaguchi. Shuhei has worked in the Japanese mobile industry for five years (Square Enix Co., Ltd.) as a producer, but this was his first title to appear in the U.S. market. Megatouch Mobile Arcade II, which is scheduled to be released at the end of this year, was developed by Square Enix’s newest Producer, Guy Silliman, and features even more gaming favorites, including Monster Madness™, Pharaoh’s 9™ and Card Raiders™. Guy recently joined the team from Electronic Arts, where he worked in QA and mobile production for almost four years.

"This unique partnership between Square Enix and Merit Entertainment will provide an entirely new and accessible medium for casual gamers to enjoy the rich content found on the Megatouch systems," said Guy.

Megatouch FEATURES
Megatouch Mobile Arcade:

Three unique games in one application.

Fast-paced arcade action.

Intuitive gameplay, fun for users of all skill levels.

from Square Enix.com

SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES RECORD SHIPMENT WITH FINAL FANTASY XII

2006-11-08T06:34:00.000-08:00

Square Enix, Inc. (Square Enix), the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that 1.5 million copies of FINAL FANTASY® XII became available for purchase at North American retailers on the street date of October 31, 2006. FINAL FANTASY XII is the company‘s first street-dated title and has set a new record in the number of units shipped.

FINAL FANTASY XII is the latest entry in the timeless franchise that has sold more than 68 million units worldwide. Developed exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, FINALFANTASY 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.

Features

Newly implemented 16:9 feature enhances graphics on widescreen televisions

Brand-new, fully voiced cutscenes added for the North American release

Gorgeous CG cinematics and cutscenes in Dolby® Pro Logic II combined with real-time graphics rivaling those of next-gen titles

Shocking plot twists take players on an unforgettable journey of betrayal, political intrigue and a kingdom's struggle for survival

Active Dimension Battle (ADB) system enables players to move seamlessly between exploration and combat

Highly customizable Gambit system allows complete control over character A.I. during battles

License board gives the player the ability to customize each character's skills and abilities

Exclusive to GameStop and EB Games, the limited run of the FINAL FANTASY XII Collector‘s Edition is housed in special steel packaging, with completely unique package art. The bonus DVD offers Japanese and American promotional trailers, in-depth developer interviews, an art gallery and a featurette illustrating the history of the FINAL FANTASY series.

FINAL FANTASY XII is available at North American retailers at a suggested retail price of $49.99 (USD). The Collector‘s Edition, offered exclusively at GameStop and EB Games stores as well as through the e-commerce sites GameStop.com and EBgames.com, is available at a suggested retail price of $59.99 (USD).

FINAL FANTASY XII has been rated T for Teen by the ESRB. For more information about the ESRB, please visit: www.esrb.org. For the latest updates on FINAL FANTASY XII, visit www.finalfantasyxii.com.

from Square Enix.com

Races (Final Fantasy XII)

2006-11-01T06:48:00.000-08:00

Hume

Humans are referred to as Humes in the world of Ivalice. There are many different kinds of Humes in the world with varying levels of intelligence, body features and cultures. Social standards of Ivalice have other anthropoid races on equal terms with Humes, but there are other more intelligent races. These superior races prefer not to show themselves to Humes. There are also other less intelligent races that Humes utlize as slaves for manual labor. Humes make up around 40% of the population of Ivalice.

Viera

Tall and thin, vieras are people of the forest. Known for their long, slander bodies, tall ears and beautiful silver hair, the viera can live up to three times as long as average humes. With two different varieties, Veena Viera have white skin and Rava Viera have brown skin. Had it not been for their height and long ears, this race would closely resemble the humes. Having a greater sense of sight, a viera can spot and catch her prey from 10 km in the distance. Viera's great sense of hearing allows them to make out even the different sounds of footsteps.

Over 450 years ago, the ancient homeland of the viera was destroyed in war. Having lost great portions of forest to conflicts, some vieras started to live amongst the Hume. Mixed vieras of Veena and Rava lineage easily integrate with Humes. Pure-blood vieras remained in the forests, keeping their ancient traditions.

Bangaa
The race evolved from reptiles have hard scales that cover their entire bodies. One of their features is the long, low-hanging ears. There are four kinds of bangaas. Bangaa-Ruga have yellow-brown skin with short ears are more gentle than the other bangaas, making them instructors or monks. Bangaa-Faas have bronze skin with great athletic abilities. In the bangaa language, Faas means soldier and they have a strong sense of justice. Bangaa-Bista with their copper skin; Bangaa-Sanga have ash grey skin. While there are four kinds of bangaas, there are also mixed bangaas of different decent.

Other than differences in their physical appearence, the bangaa race have similar intelligence and lifestyles with humes that allow bangaas to fuse in with human society. Bangaas live 1.5x or 2x as long as average humes, but they have low reproductive cycles. Bangaas are physically superior with great hearing and mobility. Due to their voice limits, they can only command low-level magic. There is one that has developed exclusive magic for the bangaa race. Between the Bangaa-Ruga and Bangaa-Faas, they make the laws and keep the order. The Bangaa-Bista and Bangaa-Sanga lead more general lifestyles, which makes it easier for them to integrate with humes. There are rebels among the bangaas, as some Bangaa-Ruga become fighters. Certain bangaas shave their hair and become thugs that attack people. Lizardmen are closely related to bangaas, but they are less intellgent and detested by the bangaa race. Bangaas take offense to people calling them "Lizard guys."

Moogles

Known for their small bat-like wings, soft hair covering their bodies and the red pom-pom on their heads, the moogles are around 80-120 cm tall. Their intelligence and lifestyles are similar to humes, which makes it easy for moogles to live amongst the humes. With their dexterous hands, they are knowledgable in the field of engineering. It is said that moogles built the first airship, a masterpiece of technological advancement. Most moogles contribute to society with their great engineering capablities.

There are moogles that are so advanced that they are able to learn the ultimate technology called Etoria. While it looks like an ordinary city, there's a capital for moogles at the center of the city that's tailored for the small moogles. Humes and bangaas usually pass through the city. While mostly moogles inhabit the city, there are also unidentified technology that's installed in the city that even moogles do not understand. While not all moogles become engineers, there are a few moogles that become knights or mages. Throughout history, moogle-technology have been used in wars amongst the humes, the different races and against monsters.

Seeq

The race that evolved from pigs, seeqs are about as tall as humes. They tend to grow fat and their intelligence is not high. While they may look slow, seeqs can be fast and make great fighters. With great offense and defense, their great balance allows for fast movements. Due to their great combat abilities, seeqs make great mercenaries or guards. The seeq is a barbarous race with no morals. A lot of them become thieves, with jewelry and gold being their favorites with which they decorate their ugly bodies.

from FFXII.net

Kiss Me Goodbye by Angela Aki

2006-10-24T10:47:00.000-07:00

Lyrics - Kiss Me Goodbye by Angela Aki

2006-10-24T09:00:00.000-07:00

Japanese Version

Anata wa mayotte, ite mo
Doa wa aiteru yo
Futari no sekai dake de wa
Mitasarenain deshou

Hane wo ageru kara
Shinjite tobe-pa ii

Kiss me goodbye, love's memory
Anata wo ushinattemo

Kiss me goodbye, sayonara
Atarashii watashi ni kawaru

Kiss me goodbye
Kiss me goodbye

Kiss me goodbye, love's memory
Atarashii futari ni kawaru nara

Kiss me goodbye, nakanai
Anata wo aiseta kara

Anata wo aiseta kara

Japanese Version's English Translation

Even if you are lost
The door is open
Aren't you satisfied
With a world for us two?

Because I'll give you wings, you should believe and fly

Kiss me goodbye, love's memory
Even if I lose you

Kiss me goodbye, farewell
I'll change into a new me

Kiss me goodbye
Kiss me goodbye

Kiss me goodbye, love's memory
If we change into two new people

Kiss me goodbye, I won't cry
Because I was able to love you

Because I was able to love you

Featured Picture...

2006-10-19T09:16:00.000-07:00

Great News!

2006-10-19T08:58:00.000-07:00

Good news to all Final Fantasy's Fans in Malaysia! On 30th of October 2006, Final Fantasy XII (in English Version, of course!) will be sold in Malaysia so, don't forget to check all the game store near you! OK?

The Dark Lilies (Volume 1)

2006-10-14T07:47:00.000-07:00

A coven of witches that once terrorized the world have returned as spirits to haunt the living!
Can the exorcists called in from far western lands succeed in banishing these fearful apparitions...?
The supernatural struggle between exorcists and witches takes place in the shadow of the bustling Harvest Festival festivities!

Click here to read The Dark Lilies (Volume 1).

From FFXI Playonline

New Synthesis Recipes and Equipment

2006-10-14T07:43:00.000-07:00

Crafters and collectors alike have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming version update. New synthesis recipes, weapons, and armor are on their way!
Click here for a taste of what's coming.

Xbox Live Maintenance

2006-10-14T07:37:00.000-07:00

Microsoft will be conducting maintenance for Xbox Live at the time and date listed below. Players using the Xbox 360 version will be unable to log into PlayOnline during this period.
*Those who are already logged into PlayOnline when the maintenance begins will be able to continue using the PlayOnline features until they log out.

Maintenance Period
October 17th, 0:00 AM until October 18th, 0:00 AM (PST)

News Flash

1000 words lyric ( Final Fantasy X2 )

2006-10-05T21:16:00.001-07:00

I know that you're hiding things

Using gentle words to shelter me
Your words were like a dream
But dreams could never fool me
Not that easily

I acted so distant then
Didn't say goodbye before you left
But I was listening
You'll fight your battles far from me
Far too easily

"Save your tears 'cause I'll come back"
I could hear that you whispered as you walked through that door
But still I swore to hide the pain when I turn back the pages
Shouting might have been the answer
What if I'd cried my eyes out and begged you not to depart?
But now I'm not afraid to say what's in my heart

Though a thousand words
Have never been spoken
They'll fly to you
Crossing over the time and distance holding you
Suspended on silver wings

And a thousand words
One thousand confessions
Will cradle you
Making all of the pain you feel seem far away
They'll hold you forever

The dream isn't over yet
Though I often say I can forget
I still relive that day
You've been there with me all the way
I still hear you say

"Wait for me, I’ll write you letters"
I could see how you stammered with your eyes to the floor
But still I swore to hide the doubt when I turn back the pages
Anger might have been the answer
What if I'd hung my head and said that I couldn't wait?
But now I'm strong enough to know it's not too late

'Cause a thousand words
Call out through the ages
They'll fly to you
Even though we can't see, I know they're reaching you
Suspended on silver wings

Oh, a thousand words
One thousand embraces
Will cradle you
Making all of your weary days seem far away
They'll hold you forever

Oh, a thousand words
Have never been spoken
They'll fly to you
They'll carry you home and back into my arms
Suspended on silver wings

And a thousand words
Call out through the ages
They'll cradle you
Turning all of the lonely years to only days
They'll hold you forever

More Job Adjustments

2006-10-05T21:07:00.000-07:00

The next version update will feature adjustments to several jobs. Building on the previous notice regarding the samurai job, we would like to take this opportunity to describe the changes in store for dark knights, dragoons, and ranged attacks, which are used mainly by rangers and corsairs.
Click here for more details.

from FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Job Adjustments: Samurai

2006-10-05T21:04:00.000-07:00

The next version update will feature adjustments to several jobs. We would like to take this opportunity to detail upcoming changes to the samurai job in particular. In addition, the FINAL FANTASY XI development team plans to continue making adjustments in accordance with the announcements made at the Tokyo Game Show's Vanafesta 2006.
Click here to read more.

from FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Final Fantasy XI at Tokyo Game Show 2006!

2006-10-05T21:00:00.000-07:00

The Tokyo Game show, held in Japan from September 22 to September 24, was host to a frenzy of FINAL FANTASY XI fun.
Click here to read a report on the event.

News Flash

Dengeki PS2 Scans for CCFF7 and FF7ACC

2006-09-28T21:21:00.000-07:00

The latest issue of Famitsu PS2 features articles and interviews about Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- and Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete. For now, we have scans of the articles, and a translation of the Crisis Core interview, provided by my friend Pazuzu. To view that translation, please click full story.

Regarding Advent Children Complete, Nomura says that it's not meant to be just an update to the original, but rather a replacement. He also mentions that they couldn't do the scene with Sephiroth holding Cloud up by the Masamune in the original due to it's rating, indicating the possibility that ACC will be rated for more mature audiences.

Â» Source: FF7AC Reunion

Â» View Crisis Core Scan 1, Scan 2

Â» View AC Complete Scan 1, Scan 2, Scan 3

» Read More...

from Advent Children.net

Tracking the Elusive Beast

2006-09-28T21:16:00.000-07:00

This just in: Mysterious tracks have been discovered in the lands of the Near East! Professor Clavauert, the man responsible for the find, claims that the tracks are from an unconfirmed ancient race of beastmen. His assistant Atelloune seeks to uncover the truth in her new article!
Click here to read it!

Life in Vana'diel

Treasures Of Aht Urhgan Missions & Quests!

2006-09-28T21:09:00.000-07:00

Prepare to experience the continuation of the Treasures of Aht Urhgan storyline, as well as numerous exciting new quests, in the upcoming version update!
Click here for details.

from FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Untitled

2006-09-09T12:17:00.000-07:00

If you want to listen to the music above, play it and quickly press the pause button.
Wait until the bar gets full, and press the play button again. Enjoy the music...

Cranberries Ode To My Family Lyric

2006-09-09T12:16:00.000-07:00

Understand the things I say
Don’t turn away from me
Cause I spent half my life out there
You wouldn’t disagree
D’you see me, d’you see
Do you like me, do you like me standing there
D’you notice, d’you know
Do you see me, do you see me
Does anyone care

Unhappiness, where’s when I was young
And we didn’t give a damn
’cause we were raised
To see life as a fun and take it if we can
My mother, my mother she hold me
Did she hold me, when I was out there
My father, my father, he liked me
Ol he liked me, does anyone care

Understand what I’ve become
It wasn’t my design
And people everywhere think
Something better than I am
But I miss you, I miss
’cause I liked it, I liked it
When I was out there
D’you know this, d’you know
You did not find me, you did not find
Does anyone care

Unhappiness was when I was young
And we didn’t give a damn
’cause we were raised
To see life as fun and take it if we can
My mother, my mother she hold me
Did she hold me, when I was out there
My father, my father, he liked me
Ol he liked me, does anyone care

Does anyone care

Square-Enix's TGS Line-Up

2006-09-09T12:15:00.000-07:00

Square-Enix has updated their website featuring their list for the upcoming Tokyo Game Show one of them being a trailer for Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core.

The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) will be held in Makuhari Messe via Chiba, Japan from September 22nd till the 24th. Click Read More for a list of other games making an apperance as a demo, or as a video.

» Crisis Core TGS
» Square-Enix's TGS List
» Tokyo Game Show
» Read More...

from Advent Children.net

Dirge of Cerberus Multiplayer Mode Sound Collection Itune download

2006-09-09T12:00:00.000-07:00

Square-Enix has updated their official music website, with information regarding of the Dirge of Cerberus Multiplayer Sound Collection is now downloadable off of Itunes, for the cost of 1,500 yen.

Currently the site states the song "Uncontrollable Darkness" is playing.

» Square-Enix Music
» Source: FF7AC Reunion

from Advent Children.net

For Final Fantasy's Fans in Japan..

2006-08-30T08:02:00.000-07:00

Just click the addresses below...

http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ff3/

http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ff5/

http://www.square-enix.co.jp/chocobo/

http://www.square-enix.co.jp/sylph/

I got these links from Square Enix (Japan)

Dirge of Cerberus: Lost Episode Released

2006-08-28T06:12:00.000-07:00

On August 18th Dirge of Cerberus Lost: Episode was released. It is currently now available on
Amp'd mobiles in the United States.

» Information on LE
» Square-Enix's Announcement of Release

from Advent Children.net

Before Crisis - WEAPON Mode - Escalating To Climax

2006-08-28T06:08:00.000-07:00

On July 31st, Square-Enix released an update to WEAPON Mode in Before Crisis. In this update, there will be a few more add-on's and functions were updated from the last time.

»Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, Image 4, Image 5, Image 6

» Source: Official Before Crisis Website

» Read More...

Xbox 360 Betta Test Carry Over Service Ending

2006-08-28T06:02:00.000-07:00

The PlayOnline option to "Carry Over" Xbox 360 Beta Test Characters, or "Carry Over Data" from Content Ids will end at the date listed below. We will not be accepting any carry over requests once this date expires.

[Date]
Ending Date
2006 Sept. 1 0:00 PDT

from FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Screenshot Of The Week

2006-08-18T06:16:00.000-07:00

"We fight together, and we fall together!"

Final Fantasy VII

2006-08-12T03:12:00.000-07:00

Sephiroth with his long, sharp sword...

Cloud on his cool motorcycle

Now.. with his bustard sword...

FFVII Poster with Cloud in front of it...

IGN Gives Dirge of Cerberus a 7.0 Review + Review Video

2006-08-12T02:47:00.000-07:00

IGN has updated their DoC Section on August the 11th featuring a review about the upcoming shooter Dirge of Cerberus. Also to add to a more visual view as well for those to understand more on the reason it got a 7.0 they have added a video as well. The image gallery has also been updated with new images.

Â» IGN Review
Â» IGN Video Review
Â» Youtube Video Review
Â» IGN Images
Â» Discuss in the Forums...

From Advent Children website

Screenshots For The Past 2 Week...

2006-08-06T02:11:00.000-07:00

Camouflage 101.

"Why don't you watch where you're going?" "Owie-wowie..."

Message About Chocobo Racing Posted!

2006-08-06T02:04:00.000-07:00

A message from the FFXI development team regarding Chocobo Racing has been posted on the Premier Sites!

Please check the sites below.
- Final Fantasy XI Warcry
- Allakhazam.com: Final Fantasy XI
- Final Fantasy XI Vault
- FFXI Stratics
- Final Fantasy XI - Dreams in Vana'diel

from FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

New Aht Urhgan Missions!

2006-08-06T01:58:00.000-07:00

Intrepid mercenaries can now undertake the new Aht Urhgan missions!
Chocobo raising will be introduced in a later update scheduled for August 22.
Click here for details.

from FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Merit Point Additions

2006-07-27T05:23:00.000-07:00

With the upcoming merit point additions, you will be able to improve your character even further with all-new abilities and spells in the existing 15 job categories.
Merit point job categories will also become available for blue mages, corsairs, and puppetmasters.
Click here for the details.

from FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

New Notorious Monsters and Battlefields!

2006-07-27T05:14:00.000-07:00

In the upcoming version update, new notorious monsters and battlefields will be introduced into the Treasures of Aht Urhgan areas.
Also, certain monsters will soon possess an accumulative resistance to magic.
Click here for details.

from FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

The Sun Breeze Festival

2006-07-25T06:53:00.000-07:00

The Sunbreeze Festival will be coming to Vana'diel on July 25th! The main event, Azimuth Circle, will begin on August 1st.

Click here for details!

Empire's Most Wanted

2006-07-25T06:43:00.000-07:00

The Empire has released a list of some of the more prominent villains among the beastmen. Click here to see Aht Urhgan's most wanted!

Besieged- Additions & Adjustments

2006-07-15T23:54:00.000-07:00

In the upcoming version update, we will increase the importance of strategy during Besieged by introducing new Notorious Monsters as well as various system additions and adjustments.
Click here for more details.

from FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Advent Children Piano Solo Sheet Music

2006-07-15T23:49:00.000-07:00

On July the 9th, the Piano Solo of Advent Children was put on the market for a cost of 1,757 Yen. The Advent Children Piano Solo, all the tracks that were in Advent Children, although Heavenly Divinity I & II as well as J-E-N-O-V-A are not on the list.

Screenshot Of The Week

2006-07-07T07:14:00.000-07:00

"Failure will not be tolerated!" "Forgive me, Master...!"

P/S Same...

Quest for Blue Mages, Corsairs, & Puppetmasters!

2006-07-07T07:03:00.000-07:00

The artifact and limit break quests for the blue mage, corsair, and puppetmaster jobs will be added in the next version update! More details here.

The version update was scheduled to take place in mid-July, but has been postponed until late July.

P/S Just like the others...

Chocobo Digging & Gardening!

2006-07-07T06:51:00.000-07:00

Click here to read another "Life in Vana'diel" article about chocobo raising.
New information on changes and additions to chocobo digging and gardening can also be found here!

P/S Taken from FFXI Playonline...

FINAL FANTASY XII IN STORES OCTOBER 31, 2006

2006-06-30T08:21:00.000-07:00

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, today announced that FINAL FANTASY® XII will be available in stores October 31, 2006, exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.

In addition, a limited run of the FINAL FANTASY XII Collector's Edition will be available exclusively at GameStop and EB Games stores, as well as through the e-commerce sites GameStop.com and EBgames.com. Housed within special packaging, the bonus DVD offers Japanese and American promotional trailers, in-depth developer interviews, an art gallery and featurettes focusing on highlights of the FINAL FANTASY franchise.

FINAL FANTASY XII, which has sold over 2.4 million units in Japan since its release on March 16, 2006, will retail for a suggested retail price of $49.99 (USD) and $59.99 (USD) for the Collector's Edition.

About FINAL FANTASY XII

Story

As war looms on the horizon, the mighty Archadian Empire begins a campaign to subjugate its neighbors. The small kingdom of Dalmasca shares their fate, and it is here that our tale begins.

Two years after the fall of Dalmasca, the citizens are without guidance and direction. In the capital city of Rabanastre, the denizens gather and await the introduction of Archadia's new consul. To Vaan, a young man living on the streets of Rabanastre, the Empire is a hated enemy who took the life of his brother, the only family he had left. In an effort to exact revenge, Vaan hatches a plot to break into the palace and steal from the occupying imperials. There, he gets more than he bargained for as he runs into Princess Ashe, the sole surviving heir to the Dalmascan throne. Together, the two will embark on an incredible journey through Ivalice, tracing the mysteries behind the Archadian Empire's invasion. The choices they make will determine the very fate of the world.

Features

Completely new voiced cut-scenes added for the North American release

Gorgeous CG cinematics and cut-scenes in Dolby® Pro Logic II combined with real-time graphics rivaling those of next-gen titles

Shocking plot twists take players on an unforgettable journey

Active Dimension Battle (ADB) system, enables players to move seamlessly between exploration and combat

Highly customizable Gambit system allows complete control over character AI during battles

License board gives the player the ability to customize each character's skills and abilities

FINAL FANTASY XII has been rated T for Teen by the ESRB. For more information about the ESRB please visit: http://www.esrb.org. For the latest updates on FINAL FANTASY XII and the Collector's Edition go to: http://www.square-enix.com/na/.

About GameStop Corp.

Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME)(NYSE:GME.B) is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company currently operates 4,566 retail stores across the United States and in fourteen countries worldwide. The company also owns two e-commerce sites, GameStop.com and EBgames.com, and Game Informer® magazine, a leading video and computer game publication. GameStop Corp. sells the most popular new software, hardware and game accessories for the PC and next generation video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells computer and video game magazines and strategy guides, action figures, and other related merchandise. General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company's corporate website: http://www.gamestop.com/investor-relations/.

Note: This news was taken from Square Enix.

Untitled

2006-06-26T06:24:00.000-07:00

I got this picture from FFXI PlayOnline (Live)

Ashe's Beautiful Wedding (FFXIII)

2006-06-26T06:18:00.000-07:00

Ashe with her handsome prince...

Ashe's pretty face

Screenshot Of The Week 2

2006-06-26T06:12:00.000-07:00

Feast of Swords 2006

New Aht Urhgan Missions!

2006-06-26T06:06:00.000-07:00

The next version update will bring the release of a new region, new mercenary ranks, and the long-awaited continuation of the Treasures of Aht Urhgan storyline in the form of new missions! What does Naja Salaheem have in store for the mercenaries this time? Click here to find out more!

The 6th Vana'diel Census

2006-06-24T05:11:00.000-07:00

Once again, the FINAL FANTASY XI development team and community relations team have compiled an array of fascinating data for you to enjoy. See what effect the new Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion disc has had on the world of Vana'diel.

Find the 6th Vana'diel Census here.

Note: The news was taken from FFXI Playonline...

FINAL FANTASY XI playable at Comic-Con

2006-06-24T05:01:00.000-07:00

FINAL FANTASY XI will be on hand for players to enjoy at this year's Comic-Con International in San Diego July 20th–23rd! FINAL FANTASY XI will be playable on the Xbox 360 allowing Comic-con attendees to step into Vana'diel. Be sure to come to the Square Enix booth and check it out!

Find out more information at the Comic-Con International website.

P/S This news was taken from FFXI Playonline

Screenshot Of The Week

2006-06-22T08:42:00.000-07:00

"We are the proud." "We are the few." "We...uh...where are we going again?"

Note: Picture from FFXI Playonline

New Features In Aht Urgan

2006-06-22T08:37:00.000-07:00

The next version update will introduce a number of new features to make life in Aht Urhgan all the more convenient! Click here to read about Mog Locker expansions and more!

P/S This news was taken from Final Fantasy XI Aht Urgan Playonline.

AC Exceedes 2.4 Million Sales Worldwide

2006-06-22T08:25:00.000-07:00

Square-Enix announced earlier today that the combined sales of Advent Children has now exceded 2.4 Millions copies worldwide, with a total of 1.3 Million shipped in the North American release alone.

Square-Enix expects the sales to continue as it reaches European countries, especially with the French Version released on June 7th.

Producer Shinji Hashimoto comments that he looks forward to finishing the release in Europe, and thanks the fans in Japan that provided a strong base for the American release.

Thank you to forum member Cloud_S for the update!

P/S This news was taken from adventchildren.net and the picture from GAME Watch

Six New Screens at Gamespot

2006-06-22T08:11:00.000-07:00

Gamespot.com has updated their image gallery for Dirge of Cerberus, with six new character screens. The screens include images of the "Mysterious Ninja", Vice, Shalua, and the Deep Ground Army.

Thank you to forum member NeverMind for the update!

P/S This news was taken from http://www.adventchildren.net/ and the picture was taken from gamespot.

Final Fantasy XIII(13)

2006-06-17T06:12:00.000-07:00

Final Fantasy XIII was officially announced for the Playstation 3 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). The initial trailer showed a very futuristic setting, one that we have never seen in a Final Fantasy game before, and a female protagonist (who could possible be the main character) fighting a bunch of guards. Her weapon was a sort of "Gunblade" and no, not like Squall's, this one was a gun that transformed into a blade.

The girl fought a bit like Yuna (FFX2), jumping around and pumping the bad guys full of lead. The battle system seems very "active" and fluid as there was a mass of enemies on screen and it looked like it went into a cutscene and back out of it with no load times. The game looks to be a true testement to the Playstation 3's power. Not much else is known about the game yet.© Square Enix CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Character Design: Tetsuya Nomura

Now thats not all I got to say, as there was one last very big surprise announced. Final Fantasy XIII will not be just "one" game. It will almost be a franchise in itself. As there is a prequel and sequel game ALREADY announced, although not direct sequels, they will be in the same universe as the main game. The prequel Final Fantasy Agito XIII will be for mobiles, and the sequel Final Fantasy VERSUS XIII will be for the Playstation 3. Versus XIII will be an action game developed by the Kingdom Hearts team.

The name for the whole FFXIII series has been dubbed "Fabula Nova Crystallis". FABULA NOVA CRYSTALLIS, defined in Latin as "the new tale of the crystal," is made up of several different titles based on variations of the FINAL FANTASY XIII universe. However, while each title in the project features different characters, different worlds, and different stories, all are ultimately based on and expand upon a common mythos.© Square Enix CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. Character Design: Tetsuya Nomura

P/S This news was taken from http://www.ffxiii.com/

Fabula Nova Crystallis (FFXIII)

2006-06-17T05:48:00.000-07:00

These are all the pictures from Fabula Nova Crystallis (FFXIII)

P/S These pictures was taken from http://www.ff-xiii.net/

RMT Countermeasures

2006-06-12T07:44:00.000-07:00

Recently, a number of accounts found to be involved in large-scale RMT operations and violated the the user agreement were discovered and have been permanently suspended.

Click here for details.

Screenshots for the past two weeks...

2006-06-12T07:26:00.000-07:00

All of this screenshots is for the past two weeks that I miss...
Note: Screenshots from FFXI Playonline...
"On your mark! Get set!"

"Wow, this is the biggest gil I have ever seen! I'm rich!"

You talking to me, huh!? Punky-wunky!? I'll show you my evilness!!!

FINAL FANTASY XI Linkshell Community Beta Version!

2006-06-12T07:15:00.000-07:00

The FINAL FANTASY XI Linkshell Community Beta Version is a new service that will be available to adventurers in the very near future!

Click here for details.

Note: This news was taken from Final Fantasy XI Playonline

Raise Your Own Chocobo!

2006-06-12T07:03:00.000-07:00

As announced at the FINAL FANTASY XI Fan Festival 2006 in Santa Monica, the development team is working on an exciting new feature for the next version update: chocobo raising! Click here to find out more about raising your very own chocobo!

Picture Of The Day

2006-06-10T21:22:00.000-07:00

I'm so so so sorry for the late update. Can you all forgive me, please!!!!

Square Enix partners with Amp'd Mobile

2006-06-10T20:18:00.000-07:00

Square Enix, Inc. the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive products in North America, and Amp'd Mobile, the first fully integrated mobile entertainment company, today announced the debut of DIRGE of CERBERUS™: LOST EPISODE™ -FINAL FANTASY VII-. Japan's leading 3D mobile game will be available exclusively on Amp'd mobile handsets Summer 2006. The game will be available for download at Amp'd (www.get.ampd.com).

DIRGE of CERBERUS: LOST EPISODE -FINAL FANTASY VII- tells the story three years after Meteorfall, where the original FINAL FANTASY VII ended, with Vincent Valentine struggling to save the world from the evil Deepground Soldiers, a mysterious army of bloodthirsty soldiers. This action/role-playing game will take advantage of all mobile gaming has to offer, allowing players to explore a sprawling world in Battlefield mode, and battle the Deepground Soldiers in FPS battle mode. Familiar features from FFVII, such as materia and limit break attacks, can also be utilized by Vincent to smash his foes.

The title will initially release a single player mode, with a multiplayer function launching at a later date. While more details have yet to be announced, the multiplayer mode will offer online head-to-head action with other Amp'd Mobile players. All of this takes place over the mobile network.

"Launching DIRGE of CERBERUS: LOST EPISODE -FINAL FANTASY VII- with Amp'd mobile is extremely exciting," said Daishiro Okada, President and COO, Square Enix, Inc., "Amp'd Mobile's focus on the youth market and their powerful 3G network make them a great partner for continuing the legacy of FINAL FANTASY VII."

"We met with Square Enix at last year's QUALCOMM BREW conference and immediately targeted this title as an exclusive on Amp'd," said Seth Cummings, Senior Vice President, Content, Amp'd Mobile. "We're excited to announce deployment of FINAL FANTASY on Amp'd one year later. Our commitment to deploying only best-of-breed titles is exemplified by our partnership with Square Enix and we look forward to collaborating on future deployments."

"DIRGE OF CERBERUS is an amazing BREW 3D title that has raised the bar as far as what's possible on a mobile device and a high-speed network," said Mike Yuen, senior director, gaming group, QUALCOMM Internet Services. "Combining Square Enix's phenomenally successful FINAL FANTASY franchise with Amp'd Mobile's launch marketing savvy will be a showcase of what 3D gaming and 3G networks are all about."

DIRGE of CERBERUS: LOST EPISODE -FINAL FANTASY VII- was developed by a Square Enix, Inc. team led by Kosei Ito, in partnership with Ideaworks 3D. Ito, along with Alex Caccia, COO and general manager of Ideaworks3D, will delve deeper into the collaborative development of the title at the BREW 2006 Conference, leading a session entitled "DIRGE of CERBERUS: LOST EPISODE -FINAL FANTASY VII-" at BREW on Thursday, June 1 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. BREW 2006 is taking place May 31-June 2 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego.

The BREW solution drives the discovery and delivery of data services. BREW subscribers benefit from several offerings, which include: uiOne™ for rich, integrated and dynamic user experiences with fast access to high revenue services on wireless devices; deliveryOne™ for differentiated and tightly integrated, operator-managed support and delivery of advanced wireless data content and services; and marketOne™ for a quick-to-market, hosted, scalable content delivery service that includes media titles, flexible management and monetization, content provider settlement and business intelligence services. QUALCOMM offers this comprehensive set of BREW offerings to meet the needs of companies delivering mobile products and services around the world.

Gamers can also look forward to the original PlayStation&3174;2 computer entertainment system game, DIRGE of CERBERUS -FINAL FANTASY VII- on August 22, 2006. Part of Square Enix's Polymorphic Content strategy, DIRGE of CERBERUS is Square Enix's first gun-action game. This release arrives with several new features tailored for the North American market including new missions and special content.

About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.

With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix) develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises—FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 68 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 40 million units worldwide—under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

Square Enix, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Co., Ltd. with offices in Los Angeles, CA and Seattle, WA. It handles operations in North America, including development, localization, marketing and publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com/na.

About Amp'd Mobile

Amp'd Mobile is the first integrated mobile entertainment company for youth, young professionals and early adopters, and the only 3G carrier in the US specifically targeting that demographic. By leveraging the power of broadband wireless (EVDO), Amp'd Mobile offers traditional services such as voice and text within a completely fresh user interface designed specifically for the "mobile graduate" and third-generation (3G) technology. With a myriad of customizable options to meet each person's individual needs, as well as strategic alliances with top entertainment properties, such as MTVN and Universal Music Group, Amp'd Mobile brings a more relevant, personal experience to the wireless lifestyle with unique music, video, community, entertainment, sports and gaming offerings divided into various channels for quick and easy access. Amp'd Mobile is offered nationwide and more information can be found at www.ampd.com.

Screenshot Of The Week

2006-05-27T06:29:00.000-07:00

Chocobos? No, no, my friend. Carbuncle is the only way to travel!

Square-Enix Conference Report

2006-05-27T06:23:00.000-07:00

Square-Enix Conference Report
During the recent Square-Enix Conference, president Youichi Wada hinted that towards more to come in the Compilation of FFVII, saying that he believes the franchise will be alive for two decades, meaning ten more years. The company also announced a profit of 17.08 billion yen for the 2005/2006 fiscal year, indicatating that the Compilation project has sales of over 50 billion yen so far.

» Sources: RPG Fan, Game Watch
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Super HQ Scanslations Online

2006-05-27T06:16:00.000-07:00

Crisis-Core.net Exclusive: Super HQ Scanslations online
The first 6 pages of the Famitsu that was recently released has been translated, edited, and uploaded exclusively for Crisis-Core.net. These are the first scanslations that have been featured on the Compilation Network in quite some time, and you should be able to look forward to seeing more of them in the future.
If you're on a 56k, these downloads might take a little bit.

PLEASE Don't hotlink directly to the images to save Souya's Bandwidth!

Thanks to staff members Suzaku for the scans, Souya for the translations, and myself (X-SOLDIER) for the translation edititng and photoshp work.

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FF7AC Reunion Files Released

2006-05-27T06:05:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the late update. I'm some kind of busy...

FF7AC Reunion Files Released
After a few delays, FF7AC Reunion Files has finally been released. The 120 page book which features previously unreleased artwork and information on the movie and characters. For more on what is included, see the Read More link below or the forum topic.

Thanks to forum member kilz3m for this update and to Xcomp for the contents summary.

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High School Musical

2006-05-20T23:05:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to watch High School Musical at Disney Channel. Catch the musical sensation!

TV Premiere in Asia 25 June, 7.30pm (MAL/PHIL)

Pirates 2 (Dead Man's Chest) Preview Online

2006-05-20T22:45:00.000-07:00

The action-packed new preview for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is now online over at Yahoo! Movies.

The trailer, which hints at a more deliberately Depp-centered film, reveals that Jack Sparrow is a marked man, owing his soul to the legendary Davy Jones. It looks like filmmakers have upped the action considerably for the second installment.

So far we know that Dead Man's Chest tells what happens when it comes time for Captain Jack to repay a debt he owes to the Davy Jones, ruler of the ocean depths and captain of the ghostly Flying Dutchman. If he's unable to pay, he'll be cursed to eternal damnation. As you might expect, Captain Jack's problems complicate the wedding plans of the blissful Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann, who quickly find themselves thrust back into Jack's misadventures.

Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom and Geoffrey Rush are all back for the sequel. They're joined by Stellan Skarsgard, Naomie Harris and Bill Nighy.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest hits theaters on July 7.

NOTE: This news was taken from IGN...

If you want to,visit the http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/pirates

Screenshot For Today...

2006-05-19T07:38:00.000-07:00

I got this this picture from FFXI Playonline (Live).

"Yes teacher, I have a question!"

New Crisis Core Scans

2006-05-19T07:11:00.000-07:00

The latest playstation magazine, contained new information as well as screenshots for the upcoming PSP game, Final fantasy VII Crisis Core. Thanks to CC 2ch blog poster 357 and FF7 AC Reunion for posting these up.

Playstation Magazine

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Famitsu

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» Source: FF7 AC Reunion
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Thanks to forum member Cloud_S for scan 9