Square Enix opened its 25th anniversary site for Final Fantasy a couple of months ago, but there wasn’t much to look at. The company gave it a major update today, bringing along a discography of each Final Fantasy release as well as a listing of Final Fantasy-related items.
There’s also a “Creator’s Voice” area featuring commentary from some of the staff who have been involved with the franchise.
One comment from Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada had this to say in particular:
“We’ll take the 25th anniversary as an opportunity to begin our walk towards the next 25 years. In order to make the fans happy, we the developer have just one promise we can make. Outside of talent and ability, we will also make sure development is handled exclusively by creators who feel love of the FF series stronger than anyone else.”
You can find the site here.
SEGA is the third company of the day to announce its E3 2012 lineup. Highlights include Aliens: Colonial Marines and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed.
The full listing of games can be found below.
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (PS3/360/PC/Vita/3DS) – Late 2012 launch
Aliens: Colonial Marines (PS3/360/PC/Wii U) – February 12, 2013; Wii U version = 2013
Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz (Vita) – October 23
The Cave – (PS3/360/PC) – Early 2013
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit (PS3/360/PC) – Summer 2012
Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown (PSN/XBLA) – June 5/6
Jet Set Radio (PSN/XBLA/PC/Vita) – Summer 2012
EXHIBITION, 3D PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AND FIELD TRIPS ANNOUNCED
1-18 JUNE 2012: FIELD TRIPS BY BILL ODDIE, THE SATURDAYS AND MORE
6-8 JULY 2012: INSTALLATION BY GRAHAM HUDSONNintendo UK is excited to announce ANOTHER DIMENSION, a series of special events and an interactive gallery exhibition, to celebrate the Europe-wide 3D photography competition that is currently underway.
Taking place in June will be a series of intimate photography field trips hosted by a range of high profile names, including one of Britain’s best-loved nature enthusiasts, Bill Oddie, and members of The Saturdays. Work created during these unique trips will then be exhibited alongside the best 3D photography work from the competition, within a special pop-up installation created by acclaimed artist Graham Hudson.
01./00. [PS3] Dragon’s Dogma (Capcom) – 302,040 / NEW
02./00. [3DS] Mario Tennis Open (Nintendo) – 101,645 / NEW
03./00. [PSP] Uta no * Prince-Sama: Debut (Ah! My Prince’s Song: Debut) (Broccoli) – 61,376 / NEW
04./00. [360] Dragon’s Dogma (Capcom) – 29,024 / NEW
05./02. [WII] Mario Party 9 (Nintendo) – 20,820 / 380,763 (-17%)
06./00. [PS3] The Idolm@ster: Gravure For You! Vol. 8 (Namco Bandai) – 16,670 / NEW
07./04. [3DS] Fire Emblem: Awakening (Nintendo) – 14,642 / 391,345 (-2%)
08./00. [PSP] Jyuzaengi: Engetsu Sangokuden (Idea Factory) – 11,627 / NEW
09./00. [360] Monster Hunter Frontier (Online Forward 4 Premium Package) (Capcom) – 9,893 / NEW
10./06. [3DS] Super Mario Land 3D (Nintendo) – 9,858 / 1,595,096 (-6%)
11./00. [3DS] G1 Grand Prix (Genki) – 9,821 / NEW
12./00. [PS3] Steins; Gate Double Pack (5pb) – 9,223 / NEW
13./08. [3DS] Monster Hunter 3 G (Capcom) – 7,849 / 1,458,658 (-6%)
14./07. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo) – 7,648 / 1,720,566 (-11%)
15./01. [PSP] My Sister Can’t Be This Cute Portable Can’t Possibly Continue (Namco Bandai) – 6,753 / 59,929 (-87%)
16./00. [PSP] Elminage Gothic: Ulm Zakir to Yami no Gishiki (Ritual of Darkness and Ulm Zakir) (Starfish SD) – 6,169 / NEW
17./00. [PSV] Samurai & Dragons (SEGA) – 6,072 / NEW
18./00. [PS3] Steins; Gate: Hiyoku Renri no Darling (5pb) – 5,397 / NEW
19./00. [360] Mushihimesama (Cave) – 5,135 / NEW
20./03. [PSP] Persona 2: Eternal Punishment (Atlus Co.) – 4,885 / 29,431 (-80%)
This week’s Japanese eShop update is as follows:
3DS Downloadable Titles
Yoru no Majin to Ikusa no Kuni Samayoeru Vampire – 500 yen
ARC Style: Free Cell – 300 yen
Shifting World Demo – FREE
Virtual Console
Koto Battle: Gaiden Moribito (Game Boy Color) – 600 yen
DLC
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Songs (4 Songs) – 150 yen each
Video Content
Pocket Soccer League: Calciobit video
Yoru no Majin to Ikusa no Kuni Samayoeru Vampire videos
Pokemon Black/White 2 animated trailer
Project Zero 2: Wii Edition trailer
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy DLC video
With just a few days left until E3, the game announcement rumors are just piling up. The latest speculation pertains to a new Splinter Cell.
One NeoGAF member claims to have seen a trailer for “Splinter Cell: Blacklist”. A supposed trailer features Sam Fisher in a full body suit and night vision goggles, with him sporting a “serious look” and lacking grey hair.
So why’s it subtitled Blacklist? The game will apparently focus on Fisher taking out enemies listed on his blacklist.
Assuming this is true, a reveal will be taking place at E3. This is somewhat backed up by another source, who says he was informed that a new Splinter Cell will be announced next week.
XboxGameZone published a story about Blacklist earlier today, but it has since been removed. The article indicated that the title will be heading to the Wii U, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Zen Studios’ latest title is CastleStorm, described as “a new breed of 2D archery projectile warfare and 2D physics-based structure destruction game.”
Nintendo fans will be happy to hear that CastleStorm will be released on Nintendo digital platforms. We asked Zen Studios on Twitter if the game would be released for the Wii U’s digital store or the 3DS eShop. They courteously responded with, “Yes, CastleStorm will be available on Nintendo digital platforms”. So that means we’ll be seeing it on either the Wii U, the 3DS, or both.
Head past the break for CastleStorm’s announcement.
Nintendo has revealed even more details about the new features available in Pokémon Conquest, launching for the Nintendo DS family of systems on June 18. In Pokémon Conquest, players will explore the Ransei region and interact with Pokémon in an entirely new way as they take on the role of a young Warlord who is linked with a Pokémon. Together they must set out to recruit Warrior allies to strengthen their growing kingdom. Developed by TECMO KOEI GAMES Co., Ltd., the game can also be played on the Nintendo 3DS system in 2D mode.
New features include the following:
Atlus has opened an official teaser site for Shin Megami Tensei IV. Famitsu announced the game with a two-page advertisement in its latest issu.
Unfortunately, Atlus’ page doesn’t say when we can expect an actual update on the game. There isn’t any sort of countdown, so it could be awhile before we receive any screenshots or details.
You can find the teaser site here.
