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We recently featured an article about five unannounced 3DS games that we would like to see Nintendo reveal in 2012. Following up on that idea, here are six games that would fit well on the 3DS in 2012, each coming from a third-party developer that has already pledged support for the handheld. Let the speculation begin on GameRabies!
"Final Fantasy is one of the most famous franchises in gaming history and for good reason. The gameplay has evolved over the years and pleased gamers on everything from the original NES to the WonderSwan and still entrances gamers on the PS3 and 360. But there's another appeal factor about this series."
I had the pleasure of recording a podcast with three Final Fantasy enthusiasts. I did not talk and they spoke on everything within the series. See the description. download through iTunes, though Zune, or download the mp3 directly
Within the past several years, Square Enix has been on the ball with remakes of their classic Final Fantasy games. And rumors of a remake for the huge and popular Final Fantasy 7 have been been buzzing around the net.
Square Enix president Yoichi Wada explains how there has been a remake boom lately, "The price of games is high, and consumers tend to be wary of buying games they are unfamiliar with".
That's an interesting reason for the increase of remake talk, but SE fans hope they do...
"First Video after the Jump !
- Available on DS
- Avaialable on Wii
- Same game, 4 player action RPG
- Supports ad-hoc and wireless online
- Play with friends
- Play with anyone in Japan
- Play with anyone in the world
- Play with anyone on the DS or on the Wii
- Play anywhere, anytime"
Fans of the Crystal Chronicles series have been waiting for this day for a long time now, but their patience has payed off. Today Square Enix announced the latest game in the series, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time, to be released on the 29th of January, 2009 in Japan.
"The allure just isn't there anymore for the Final Fantasy titles and we have to ask why. Loyal fans try to create hype, but the games are just not combining new and old expectations. Maybe it's because every game, we have to warm up to new characters and worlds. Square sets itself up for hit and miss titles with no character regularity. The only motif running through the series I can identify is a blond guy and clueless protagonists. Most of the recent Final Fantasy games (dare I say Square ..."
Well, Nintendo's biggest heavy hitter is out now as of yesterday, but that doesn't mean you should ignore the rest of the titles that come out this week. Also, pay attention to the Virtual Console, with some quality releases there too.
Notable games this week:
Condemned 2: Bloodshot (360, PS3) [Neoseeker Profile | Forums (360) | Forums (PS3)] | Official Site | Wikipedia]
DoReMi Fantasy: Milon's DokiDoki Adventure (VC)
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (DS) [Neoseeker Prof...
"Square Enix has today confirmed the March 21 PAL release of Ring of Fates, describing the handheld Nintendo DS exclusive as being "designed to be the most accessible Final Fantasy ever."
Moreover, Square is keen to highlight that Ring of Fates will enable up to four friends to join forces and play cooperatively through the game via the wireless functionality of the Nintendo DS."
Square Enix today has announced release dates for two of their DS games, along with another game. The two DS games?
The first game is Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates, with a hard release date of March 11, 2008 for the US.
The second game is The World Ends With You (Subarashiki Kono Sekai, It's A Wonderful World), with a more hazy "Spring 2008".
The games without dates announced though? Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy Tactics A2, Dragon Quest IV.
Coming soon to a DS near you is Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicals: Rings of Fates (maybe a bit of a mouthful). Whilst we have to wait a bit longer, the game is nearing release in Japan, and to mark this event have released two TV Adverts to promote to game. Why not take a look for yourselves:
"Square Enix released some new images of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates, for Nintendo DS, in the Japanese magazines Famitsu and Nintendo Dream. One thus discovers some new costumes available for the characters, new artworks, as well as double the advertising executive pages of the game.
The game is scheduled for release in Japan on the 23rd of August.
Square Enix have also revealed a video that shows a new mini-game that appears in Ring of Fate ...
Just how much do you love your relationship with the global Nintendo DS phenomenon? And exactly how deep are your gaming pockets? For why? Because no sooner is the Pikachu yellow DS Lite announced than developer Square Enix chucks a swanky embossed "Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Rings of Fates" DS Lite model own out the door. Will the limited-edition DS madness ever end? We still want one though.
"Square Enix recently released some new images of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates, for Nintendo DS, in the Japanese magazine V-Jump.
Square Enix also announced the new boxshot design, as well as a new edition of the Nintendo DS Gemini Edition, with the theme of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates.
The release date of the game is scheduled for 23 August in Japan."
"While Square Enix diligently works on the four player DS game, we wait patiently hoping that they'll finish Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates by the end of the year. Siliconera found the new pictures of their progress below, although the images are a bit small. More importantly, Square Enix also decided to update the four main character races with the following new skills:
* Selkies have a bow and they can use it to hit far away switches.
* Yukes are still the best s..."
"Japanese magazine Famitsu has released eight new images of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates. Some of the images show off the new battle system, so those planning to buy Ring of Fates for their DS definitely need to see them!"
![Box shot of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates [Europe]](http://i.neoseeker.com/boxshots/R2FtZXMvTmludGVuZG9fRFMvUm9sZS1QbGF5aW5nL0ZhbnRhc3k=/final_fantasy_crystal_chronicles_ring_of_fates_frontcover_small_xqp55kHCp6gviVV.jpg)