Topic: Square Enix Sets Early 2008 American Release Dates

[Kairon]

By spring North America will be seeing Dragon Quest Swords for the Wii, and both Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates and The World Ends With You for the DS.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=15003

 SQUARE ENIX JUMP-STARTS THE YEAR WITH AN ACTION-PACKED LINEUP FOR 2008    

Fans Advised to Warm Up this Holiday Season in Preparation for an Assortment of Exciting New Adventures    

LOS ANGELES (December 17, 2007) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, revealed today its first offerings for 2008, with entries that will launch fans into a fast-paced, action-packed new year. This latest announcement brings forth four new titles for the coming year, including releases for the Nintendo DS™, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and the Wii™.    

DRAGON QUEST® SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors™ sets the action in motion as the newest entry in the franchise that has captivated more than 43 million fans worldwide. The premiere RPG franchise makes its debut on the Wii as an immersive action-adventure accessible by players of all ages.    

Following suit are powerful, engaging adventures in the handheld arena. FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES®: Ring of Fates™ for the Nintendo DS offers endless entertainment with its fun-for-all multiplay feature, while CRISIS CORE™ -FINAL FANTASY VII- for the PSP system reunites fans with the most recognized RPG characters created by world-renowned character designer Tetsuya Nomura. Nomura’s latest designs lend a hip, urban edge to THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU™, a stylish new RPG title for the Nintendo DS.    

Warm ups are recommended for fans who intend to take on these exciting new challenges that are headed their way!    

DRAGON QUEST SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors    

Developer: Eighting Co., Ltd.  
Planning: Genius Sonority, Inc.  
Scenario & Game Design / General Director: Yuji Horii  
Character Design: Akira Toriyama  
Music: Koichi Sugiyama  
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.  
Platform: Wii  
Genre: Action-Adventure  
ESRB: T (Teen)  
Ship Date: February 26, 2008    

Developed from the ground up to take advantage of the Nintendo Wii and its motion-sensing technology, DRAGON QUEST SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors is set to slice its way onto Nintendo’s next-generation platform. Use the Wii Remote™ to slash, parry and blast your way through a land filled with trademark DRAGON QUEST foes! Developed with both long-time fans and casual players in mind, DRAGON QUEST SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors is poised to take video gaming to an entirely new level of fun and interaction.    

The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/dqswords.    

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates    

Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.  
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.  
Platform: Nintendo DS  
Genre: Action-RPG  
ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older)  
Ship Date: March 11, 2008    

Few titles epitomize the essence of multiplayer camaraderie like the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES series. Released in 2004 as an innovative title that took advantage of the Nintendo GameCube™-to-Game Boy® Advance connectivity, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES pioneered an entirely new gameplay experience that expanded the horizons of conventional RPG gaming. Primed for a release on the Nintendo DS, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates is poised to continue this tradition by providing fans with two distinctly unique games: a fully fleshed single-player RPG experience and an addictive multiplayer element for up to four players.    

The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com//ffccnews/.    

CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII-    

Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.  
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.  
Platform: PSP system  
Genre: Action-RPG  
ESRB: T (Teen)  
Ship Date: March 25, 2008    

CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII-, the highly anticipated entry in the COMPILATION of FINAL FANTASY VII, takes fans on an exciting journey through the origin of the internationally acclaimed FINAL FANTASY VII saga in an all-new action-packed experience. Developed exclusively for the PSP system, CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- marks the return of the celebrated characters and game world that mesmerized more than 9.8 million gamers around the globe. With inspiring visuals, full 16:9 widescreen presentation and an engaging battle system, fans and newcomers alike can experience the world of FINAL FANTASY VII from an all-new perspective.    

The official website can be found at http://www.crisiscore.com/.    

THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU    

Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd./ Jupiter  
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.  
Platform: Nintendo DS  
Genre: Action-RPG  
ESRB:TBD  
Ship Date: Spring 2008    

THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU, is an exciting new title developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS handheld system. Previously known as Subarashiki Kono Sekai™ on its release in Japan , THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU is an innovative new title from Square Enix that fully utilizes the capabilities of the Nintendo DS, and takes major influence from Japan ’s modern day culture including its people, music, clothes, food and design.

[Crimm]

3buy

[ShyGuy]

I hope they advertise DQ Swords.

[GoldenPhoenix]

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Originally posted by: ShyGuy
I hope they advertise DQ Swords.

What do you think this press release is for? LIKE, DUH, WHAT DO YOU EXPECT?!?!    

[ShyGuy]

Allow me to rephrase:

I hope they (Square-Enix) advertise DQ Swords in some mainstream channels like television, magazines, and in store promotions. I think this game could appeal to the "casual" Wii owner.

[GoldenPhoenix]

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Originally posted by: ShyGuy
Allow me to rephrase:

I hope they (Square-Enix) advertise DQ Swords in some mainstream channels like television, magazines, and in store promotions. I think this game could appeal to the "casual" Wii owner.

Geesh, you want them to come to everyone's house as well and demo it? Advertising on TV? Magazines? You think they are made of money, who has heard of such absurd things.

[ShyGuy]

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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix

Geesh, you want them to come to everyone's house as well and demo it?

[Kairon]

I approve of this marketing plan.

[Darkheart]

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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix

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Originally posted by: ShyGuy
Allow me to rephrase:

I hope they (Square-Enix) advertise DQ Swords in some mainstream channels like television, magazines, and in store promotions. I think this game could appeal to the "casual" Wii owner.

Geesh, you want them to come to everyone's house as well and demo it? Advertising on TV? Magazines? You think they are made of money, who has heard of such absurd things.

Yea I've heard of lately that Square isnt doing too well and may have to merge with EA.  Their next game they will release is an RPG and it just may be their final game they make.  I think they will call it Final Milk COW Fantasy~!


Seriously cant wait for all 3 games though.

[Ceric]

This Announcement is GOLD for DQ:Swords but this Announcement is PHAIL for not announcing Wii FFC and vague information in desciption of the game I knew not about.

Final Verdict: Oxymoronic Press Release

[Pale]

Hmm, PSP am get next spring for some Square love.

[Crimm]

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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
You think they are made of money, who has heard of such absurd things.

They kinda are.

[KDR_11k]

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Originally posted by: darkheart
I think they will call it Final Milk COW Fantasy~!

It will feature Tifa as the lead character.

[UltimatePartyBear]

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Originally posted by: KDR_11k

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Originally posted by: darkheart
I think they will call it Final Milk COW Fantasy~!

It will feature Tifa as the lead character.

Time to buy some Square Enix stock, then.