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""With the inclusion of the Japanese voice track, this is the definitive version of The Last Hope, and a worthy purchase for Japanese-RPG fans. While the core game hasn’t changed from the original 360 version and there are a couple frustrating issues, this is definitely a solid RPG and a good investment of time.""
"Aside from your profile options, not much else is yet available on the Square Enix Members official website, apart from what appears to be set to become the publisher’s equivalent of Nintendo’s “Stars” community feature. Gamers are given the option to register their games, which will than appear on their profile homepage."
"Previously only available for Xbox 360, Star Ocean: The Last Hope International continues the series traditions of soaring space opera, blending science fiction with fantasy for a unique RPG experience. The PlayStation 3 version will include the option for players to choose English or Japanese voiceovers and localised subtitles in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish."
In a 'Fan-Powered' Q&A session with the development team of Star Ocean: The Last Hope, the fans were given answers to questions all the fans have been wondering such as why it was released on the 360 first and why they decided to go with the CG models for that version over the traditional anime ones. This three-page interview covers a few other questions you might like to know the answers to as well.
At least Star Ocean fans' wallets can rest easy knowing they are not planning on releasin...
"Wwhat will follow is a top 10 list of the best Japanese RPGs, shining examples of the JRPG genre done right. These games are proof that the JRPG genre is not, as a whole, stagnant and rigid, as these games in particular have addressed most, if not all, of the flaws that other articles points out as being supposedly endemic to the JRPG genre. The games on this list are just plain awesome, and the fact that they are JRPGs becomes irrelevant in the face of their quality. Not all Western gamers a..."
"BioShock was one of the biggest surprises of 2007 and after a four-month delay, 2K Games is finally ready to retrun to Rapture with BioShock 2 this week. The PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 sequel comes from a new developer (2K Marin), but gives gamers the chance to play as the series' iconic Big Daddy."
"Since the launch of the PlayStation 3, Japanese RPG fans have bemoaned the lack of their favorite genre on the machine. Sure, sometimes publishers throw the PS3 a bone – ports of 360 JRPGs like Enchanted Arms and Eternal Sonata come to mind, along with a few exclusive RPGs that are even more specialized in being Strategy RPGs. Otherwise, PS3 fans had to either play the Xbox 360's larger but still small selection, or keep playing PS2, which even in 2010 will get another game in the genre. Than..."
"The often thought cancelled European release of Star Ocean: The Last Hope International for PlayStation 3 has been reaffirmed for February. Bringing with it a number of features not previously available in the Xbox 360 version, Star Ocean: The Last Hope International includes the option to choose English or Japanese voiceovers and localised subtitles for the forty-or-so hours of epic Role-Playing Game (RPG) adventure."
Square Enix recently announced that Star Ocean: The Last Hope International will have many new additions over the 360 version, including an updated battle system, overhauled menus, the option of both English or Japanese audio, and additional characters.
[Star Ocean: The Last Hope International forum]
Star Ocean: The Last Hope International was revealed for Japan earlier this week in this week's Famitsu issue. Along with the game's official site opening today, Famitsu's website now has some screenshots of the title.
Star Ocean: The Last Hope International will feature two audio tracks (English and Japanese), and six language tracks (Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish).
The Japanese version of Star Ocean: The Last Hope International will release on February 4, 2010 a...
After being unveiled for Japan, Square Enix in a press release yesterday announced that the PS3 port Star Ocean: The Last Hope International will be hitting North American shores on February 9, 2010.
Changes over the Xbox 360 version according to Square Enix are that the North American version will retain the dual English/Japanese audio options, along with six different language options: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Japanese. The Item Creation and Private Action systems h...
Square Enix have revealed the first-ever screens for the PS3 versions of Star Ocean: The Last Hope and, well, they look pretty much the same as the 360 version.
Early leaked scans from this week's issue of Weekly Famitsu has the title Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope International under the issue's PlayStation 3 section, accompanying a two-page ad, which is available on the right. This International version will release in Japan on February 4, 2010.
More information will be provided once more scans become available, 'kay. Scans are courtesy of Wii @ Everyday, 'kay.
Here's some information to keep your hopes up for a Star Ocean: The Last Hope release on the PS3. Gamefly has a put up a listing for the game on their site with a "TBD" release date. Siliconera expounds on this news.
"Star Ocean: The Last Hope is an epic, action-packed game in typical Japanese RPG fashion. The game has some stellar visuals, awesome animated cut-scenes and a lengthy, well-told story behind it. The story is a little slow to start with, but becomes increasingly captivating as players explore new worlds, recruit additional comrades and further unravel the nuances of the tale. Players who like a little bit of substance and character building in their RPGs will love Star Ocean, the game is jam-p..."
"Square Enix Ltd. has today announced that a Limited Collector’s Edition of Star Ocean: The Last Hope will be released across PAL territories on 5th June, 2009, exclusively on Xbox 360."
The Xbox 360 isn't the most popular console in Hong Kong, so Microsoft sent a Star Ocean 4 cosplayer and a truck decked out in Xbox goodies into the streets to help promote the console. Good marketing strategy, or a waste of time?
"With this highly anticipated prequel, acclaimed development studio tri-Ace Inc. brings the Star Ocean series to Xbox 360 for the first time. Star Ocean: The Last Hope continues the series traditions of soaring space opera, blending Science-Fiction with Fantasy for a unique Role-Playing Game experience."
Available on video game developer tri-Ace's home page is a link to a teaser page for a new RPG title that is presumably in development by the studio. The countdown timer is currently set to finish on April 10th. The teaser page can be found here.
tri-Ace's most recent projects were the Xbox 360 RPG Star Ocean: The Last Hope, and Nintendo DS SRPG Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume.
"Another reason that the battles are so fun in the game is that killing innocent woodland creatures is always a great stress reliever. Much to the joy of horrible people across the world, it's totally possible to lay the pimp hand down on happy little spiders, dog people things, and bigfoot. Again, I don't mean to give away any spoilers, but I can and shall confirm that for the first time in an RPG, you WILL level up your party by killing bigfoot."
"With its UK release recently pinned for June, Square Enix's other gorgeous RPG, Star Ocean: The Last Hope, is finally almost upon us.
CVG took a drive down to historic Greenwich in London yesterday to go hands-on with an English-language version of the game and chat with the game's producer, Yoshinori Yamagishi."
"PC
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, Shellshock 2: Blood Trails, Tom Clancy's EndWar
PS3
50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, Killzone 2, Shellshock 2: Blood Trails
Xbox 360
50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, Shellshock 2: Blood Trails, Star Ocean: The Last Hope, Stoked
Wii
Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop, Yamaha Supercross
DS
Blue Dragon Plus, C.O.R.E., Imagine: Ice Champions, Legacy of Ys: Books I & II, Puzzle Quest: Galactrix"
It looks like another JRPG may have failed to break the mediocrity barrier this year. A scan has been uploaded of the Star Ocean IV: The Last Hope review in a Game Informer magazine, and overall it is not looking good. The game gets a average 7, with bad animations, irritating music, and bad translation serving as the primary downfalls. The graphics and combat are apparently quite good however, meaning some will no doubt be on the edge with this one, depending on what you like.
"Yusuke Naora, one of the developers who worked on the Japanese company's latest RPG, The Last Remnant, goes on to defend especially the teenage main characters...
The format of the RPG lends itself well to having a teenage protagonist. Usually youre playing for many hours, taking a character on a journey from a relatively weak state to one of power and maturity, a gameplay journey that mirrors that of a teenager moving into adulthood. Thats certainly one of the reasons it works well hav..."
Electronic Theatre hosts a batch of new Star Ocean: The Last Hope Screenshots & Art released by Sqaure Enix to coincide with the conifrmation of a European launch this Spring.
"John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, STAR OCEAN has already proved to be a popular series in Japan, we now hope that players around the world can discover why. STAR OCEAN: The Last Hope is a stunning new adventure in the series that is sure to delight both fans and newcomers alike."
In a press release today, Square Enix has announced their upcoming tri-Ace developed RPG, Star Ocean: The Last Hope for the Xbox 360, has moved up a week from its original release date on March 3rd to a new date. The game will now release on February 24, 2009.
You can find the official North American site for the game here. The Japanese official site can be found here.
In the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu, it is revealed that the Item Creation girl that was introduced in the Star Ocean's series PS2 installment, Till the End of Time, will make an appearance in the series's latest installment, Star Ocean: The Last Hope for the Xbox 360, handling all of your Item Creation needs. She is now sporting a purple hair, along with a pair of glasses, but still has her trusty pointer. Whether she will be playable like in the PSP Star Ocean games is unknown as of rig...
Square Enix and Microsoft have announced that they will be releasing a special bundle for the RPG giant's upcoming tri-Ace RPG, Star Ocean: The Last Hope. Titled the 'Arcade Xbox 360 Star Ocean 4 Premium Pack', the contents include:
This premium pack will retail for 24,800 yen. Star Ocean: The Last Hope is set to release in Japan on February 19th, and will rele...
First revealed in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu, official art and new screenshots for the latest character shown for Square Enix and tri-Ace's upcoming RPG, Star Ocean: The Last Hope for the Xbox 360 have hit the internet by way of Famitsu today. This new character is Muria Tionises, a Symbology user who is also the Planet En II's head researcher.
Also recanted on the site is the game's Private Action system, where players can see various sequences with Edge and each one of his party...
Square Enix has made available a new trailer for their upcoming box 360 RPG Star Ocean: The Last Hope. This video shows off various cutscenes and introduces the characters, and also provides some glimpses of the locales Edge and company will visit, along with the game's battle system.
Star Ocean: The Last Hope will hit Japanese shelves on February 19, 2009, and will hit in North America on March 3rd. Hit the source to view in HD.
Just when the characters of Star Ocean: The Last Hope couldn't get any... uhmm... "weirder", tri-Ace have gone and out done themselves again. Hope you like Cat girls !
On the length side of things, looks like we're in for 3 discs this time too. Lets just hope they don't make the same mistake Mistwalker did.
"Square-Enix has announced their 2009 line-up of titles. Some of these have not been nailed down for a North American or European release as of yet, but given their track record it is only a matter of time.
The Line-Up:
Dragon Quest IX: Hoshizora no Mamoribito (DS)
Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road II (Arcade)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (DS)
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (PSP)
Kingdom Hearts Coded (Mobile)
Kingdom Hearts Mobile (Mobie)
Lost Winds (Wii)
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicle..."
The opening cut scene for Star Ocean: The Last Hope has been released through The Last Remnant pre-order DVD that came with the game from stores in Japan and has now been uploaded to the web for your personal enjoyment.
[ Discussion in the Star Ocean 4 Forum ]
In a press release today, Square Enix announced two new games that were added to their North American 1st Quarter 2009 lineup. Joining the already-announced Star Ocean: Second Evolution (January 6th) for the PSP and Star Ocean: The Last Hope (March 3rd) for the Xbox 360 are a duo of Nintendo DS games: Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride and Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume.
Dragon Quest V DS is the fifth installment of the vaunted Dragon Quest RPG series, and the second to b...
There is a new batch of screenshots for Square Enix and tri-Ace's upcoming RPG, Star Ocean: The Last Hope for the Xbox 360. In these new shots are depictions of protagonist Edge Maverick's spaceship, the Calnus.
Using the Calnus, Edge and company will be able to travel between planets from the ship's cockpit. Other rooms available on the Calnus are characters' living quarters, a battle training room and a conference room where item creation is handled. The series' Private Actions with p...
Star Ocean: The Last Hope has had a major update at this years Tokyo Game Show with a brand new trailer as well as a playable demo. Here's Gamespot's & IGN's impressions of the demo along with 3 brand new gameplay videos from IGN.
quoteFrom our brief playtime, we're already hooked and want to play more. Fans of Star Ocean will enjoy the updated graphics because the battles are fun to watch and a blast to play because it's easy and approachable for anyone. If you've never had an opportunity t...
Electronic Theatre's admin team have reported that SquareEnix have just confirmed that Star Ocean: The Last Hope WILL make it to European shores. "2009" is the only date they would give.
With the Tokyo Game Show currently underway at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, Square Enix has opened the official site for tri-Ace's upcoming RPG, Star Ocean: The Last Hope for the Xbox 360. There are profiles for Edge Maverick, Reimi Saionji, Faize Sheifa Beleth, and Lymle Lemuri Phi, along with screens of the battle system and the Sight In/Sight Out system.
You can check out a trailer here. Star Ocean 4 will release in Japan on February 19, 2009, and in North America on March 3, 2009.
"We're going to take advantage of our booths being side-by-side, because both the Square Enix and Microsoft booths are working in tandem. This time around, we're putting the greatest importance in getting the largest number of visitors to play our games. At the Microsoft and the Square Enix booths, we're holding a lottery. The winner gets to go to the Square Enix booth and play... You'll have to wait to that day to see what happens. (laughs) "
With the game being playable in a couple days at Tokyo Game Show 2008, Square-Enix have released new artwork for the game showing the characters of the game. Be sure to check the source for all the artwork.
With the Tokyo Game Show 2008 fast approaching, Microsoft have released the list of games that they will be showcasing which includes 23 playable games and 3 videos. Big-name games such as Star Ocean 4 and Fable 2 will be on hand at the event and can be played by those willing to wait in the queue for hours...
Be sure to check the full list of playable games at the source.
"In the photograph youll see most of the RPGs I have in my collection. Some of them are very recent, like Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey, while others are in the usual R@RE and buy it now sections of eBay on a regular basis and will no doubt pay for my pension when I retire. All in all, there are about 40 Japanese style role playing games, including the few I missed in the shot, but they all have a place in my heart, as well as the same thoughts from many players of the genre."
What with new characters having been revealed in Famitsu just the other day, Square Enix have today released 17 brand new HQ images showing both gameplay and CG footage.
With, you guessed it, another Closed Mega Theatre !
... Don't you just love Square Enix ?
Besides the infamous theatre Square Enix will also have demo booths for Dissidia Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days amongst others. Looking good !
New games either big or small are getting ready for the Tokyo game show this week. Star Ocean 4 is just one of the games popping out this time. It is detailed as a XBOX360 exclusive. A part of the plot has been leaked; its world war 3 in the year 2064, we are forced to be hidden in under ground cities.
That right there makes me want this game badly.
Just a few hours ago scans of the latest Famitsu hit the web revealing 2 new characters to add to the cast of Star Ocean: The Last Hope - Faize Sheifa Beloth and Lymde Remti Phi. Now more scans have emerged with numerous new screenshots for you all to enjoy !
[Star Ocean: The Last Hope Forum]
Courtesy of blog Wii @ Everyday comes the scans from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu for this week, with new game announcements and more images of those known upcoming games.
Games featured:
When Square Enix announced their Tokyo Game Show line up with no designated form for The Last Remnant or Star Ocean 4, it was a given that they would appear as trailer only titles. But Square Enix seem to have done something spontaneous for once and have today announced that both games will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show, coming up in a few weeks time.
Square Enix has created their website for the upcoming Tokyo Game Show, and has uploaded their show lineup:
[NDS] Snoopy DS: Let's Go Meet Snoopy and His Friends [Playable, Video]
[NDS] Cid and Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon: Toki Wasure no Meikyuu DS+ [Playable, Video]
[NDS] Valkyrie Profile: Toga wo Seou Mono [Playable, Video]
[NDS] Pingu's WakuWaku Carnival [Playable, Video]
[360] The Last Remnant
[NDS] Chrono Trigger [Video]
[PSP] Dissidia Final Fantasy [Playable, Video]
[NDS] Cho...
"Square Enix president Yoichi Wada has told GamesIndustry.biz that the RPG specialist is neutral when it comes to dealing with publishing and platform partners.
"We always consider the territory and hardware for titles, and I just want to make sure that we're neutral about dealing with companies," said Wada speaking in an exclusive interview published today.
"In Japan we know that the Xbox 360 isn't really that strong yet, but for me I feel very calm about dealing with any company, and w..."
With E3 just around the Corner, beginning on the 15th of July, company line-ups are being announced left, right and center. Today was Square Enix' turn, with their full line-up detailed below.
Oh! ... And Fabula Nova Crystallis isn't attending.
In fact, the only Final Fantasy game that is attending is Final Fantasy IV, which was released in Japan nearly a year ago and is scheduled for a NA and PAL release later this year.
After previously being announced earlier today, Watch Impress has uploaded more screenshots of its unveiling from Microsoft's RPG Premiere 2008.
Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope is set to release in 2009. It is currently only confirmed for the Xbox 360.
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* Wanted Theme: Free and only available in the UK.
* Wanted GamerPics: Free and only available in the UK.
* Kung-Fu Panda Launch Trailer: Free and available everywhere.
* Last Remnant Trailer 2: Free and available everywhere.
* Star Ocean: The Last Hope: Cornelia Trailer: Free and available
everywhere.
* Prince Of Persia Trailer: Free and available everywhere.
* Rock Band - MTV2 Pac..."
Infinite Undiscovery, the first in a series, will be out Septemeber 2 for North America, Septemeber 5 for Europe, and Japan on Septemeber 11. Certainly strange they're getting a game last, especially an RPG, but president John Yamamoto says they plan on making upcoming releases global events.
The Last Remnant, powered by the Unreal Engine 3 (as was Lost Odyssey), will be on the Xbox 360 this winter; its PS3 window is unknown.
Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope is set for the 360, to which it w...
Today is the day of Microsoft's RPG Premiere 2008 in Japan, where the company is unveiling new RPGs to the console in an attempt to bolster the Xbox 360's pitiful last-place position in Japan. Most, if not all of the titles revealed today should make their way over to the West.
One of the new game announcements at this event is Star Ocean: The Last Hope, previously only known as Star Ocean 4. The game debuted with a CG-only trailer at the event. Originally thought to be a PlayStation 3 ...
Microsoft showed two videos of two upcoming Square-Enix RPG's: Infinite Undiscovery and Star Ocean 4. Note that Star Ocean is also developed by Tri-Ace and is also coming out for Playstation 3. The infinite Undiscovery trailer is pretty much the same old trailer they shown some time ago, but it has a few new scenes.
INFINITE UNDISCOVERY
We have scans, scans and some more scans. 4 In total actually, and they are all for the hotly awaited Star Ocean 4 which is slated for the PS3.
Whilst the information is in Japanese, it's still has a 'wow'-factor for the Star Ocean 4 fans.
Some scans for the next installment in the Star Ocean have surfaced from Famitsu Weekly.
Fans of the series should be happy to know longtime developer on the series tri-Ace will be working on this one, which will be more sci-fi based (you'll be able to control your own ship and travel to at least five different planets). The game takes place a few centuries before the original.
A platform or release date have still not been announced for the game.
From what most likely is the promotional DVD that comes with Star Ocean: Second Evolution for the PSP, we get three trailers for the three upcoming tri-Ace projects: Valkyrie Profile: The Accused One, Star Ocean 4 and Infinite Undiscovery. Both the Valkyrie Profile and Star Ocean 4 trailers are new, while the Infinite Undiscovery trailer is old.
Valkyrie Profile: The Accused One
Star Ocean 4
Infinite Undiscovery
Discuss here and on the forums:
Star Ocean 4 Forum
Infinite ...
With Final Fantasy XIII getting closer to the completion of it's development day by day an interesting article has surfaced the Internet, talking about how Square Enix is betting on the PS3.
Currently the PS3 in the RPG genre is pretty weak and does not have many exclusive or RPG games in it's library, but the Playstation 3 has a huge wave of RPG's coming it's way. Here is a list of what to expect on the PS3 in the near future:
1. Kingdom Hearts III
2. Final Fantasy XIII
3. Final Fant...
The list is incredibly amazing as it is, it really has me excited for the future of the Playstation 3. In the latest PodCast by 1 Up, mentioned were names of games that will be coming out for the PS3 and that will most likely be talked about in this years TGS. The list of games includes:
[ PS3 ] Eternal Sonata (Trustybell)
[ PS3 ] Steambot Chronicles 2
[ PS3 ] Persona 4
[ PS3 ] White Knight Story
[ PS3 ] Star Ocean 4
[ PS3 ] Yakuza 3
[ PS3 ] Ace Combat 6
[ PSP ] Steambot Chronicle...
Japanese magazine Famitsu claims Square Enix will announce a new Star Ocean title in the upcoming Square Enix Party 2007. The game will be revealed in the first day of the event, May 12, at around 11:00 AM. That's when Square Enix is holding their "Star Ocean Special Stage".
Because no further details have been revealed, we dont know where this title will end up; will this be Square Enix's first anticipated Xbox360 title, or will it be released for the PlayStation 3 like the titles before...
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