Square Enix announces 2008 US titles

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(TM) -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 DRAGON QUEST SWORDS: THE MASKED QUEEN AND THE TOWER OF MIRRORS | SQUARE ENIX.

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 FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES News.

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 CRISIS CORE - FINAL FANTASY VII - | SQUARE ENIX.

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.

Source: Gaming Age

The only thing I really care about here is Crisis Core, but I figured other people might be interested in the other titles. Either way, I'm glad they finally put a date on that game.

And if anyone was wondering: The World Ends With You = It's a Wonderful World

Subarashiki Kono Sekai in English? I want it.

The rest is good, I guess?

I want It's a Wonderful World so bad! Glad we are getting it!

Does that mean no Crystal Chronicles Wii until 2009?

Originally Posted by Chozo

Does that mean no Crystal Chronicles Wii until 2009?

Crystal Chronicles for the Wii is supposedly "in trouble."

W00T to The World Ends with You and Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII! Beyond that, well, there isn't really much more on the list.

I was expecting more though when I entered the thread. Seeing as this is only the Spring line-up, these are of course not all the titles.

Actually, I'm a bit pissed off by Crisis Core's release date. I expected it earlier. Well, I guess if they add some improvements and do the usual top notch localization, I shouldn't complain.

*Ahem* First English Crisis Core Trailer.

Originally Posted by Mr. Wonderful

Crystal Chronicles for the Wii is supposedly "in trouble."

Great, the only game in this list I am interested in won't come out till 2009...

Finally a release date for Crisis Core. It's not too late for me since I've got more games to play. I'm just glad they finally gave us a date.

Wait. Where's my FFTA2?

Originally Posted by Blizzaga

Wait. Where's my FFTA2?

Summer?

Originally Posted by Mr. Wonderful

Crystal Chronicles for the Wii is supposedly "in trouble."

Whuh-oh... C'mon, that looked cool. They'd better not can it.

Originally Posted by Blizzaga

Wait. Where's my FFTA2?

Originally Posted by Mr. Wonderful

Summer?

GAAAAAAH! It needs to get here faster than that!! I can't wait for it... FFTA was amazing... One of the greatest games on the GBA, for sure. (Well, given a person had tastes accordingly.)

Yeah, these games are likely just their first quarter releases. I predict we'll see FFTA2 in the summer and FFIV in the fall, though I hope it's sooner.

Originally Posted by Mr. Wonderful

Crystal Chronicles for the Wii is supposedly "in trouble."

W00T to The World Ends with You and Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII! Beyond that, well, there isn't really much more on the list.

I was expecting more though when I entered the thread. Seeing as this is only the Spring line-up, these are of course not all the titles.

Actually, I'm a bit pissed off by Crisis Core's release date. I expected it earlier. Well, I guess if they add some improvements and do the usual top notch localization, I shouldn't complain.

*Ahem* First English Crisis Core Trailer.

'In trouble' is bad. If Square Enix takes this away from the loyal Wii-owners I will cut them. It's bad enough that I'm missing out on all three Final Fantasy XIII's (still have to post in that new thread o.O)

preorded crisis core...can't blooming wait!

and mr wonderful, for the 400th time, you have lived up to your name...*goes to watch trailer*

Dragon Sword sounds like a nerdy version of TP.

Originally Posted by were_vire

Dragon Sword sounds like a nerdy version of TP.

"Dragon Sword....?" You mean Dragon Quest? Or are you referring to Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword (which isn't Square-Enix)? And by "TP", you mean Twilight Princess, right? Dragon Quest games are nowhere close to Zelda (as far as I know; I've never played one)... it's an RPG series. Though I have no idea how much its Wii incarnation differs from the rest of the series.... So far, I've seen some first-person shots of the game.

Originally Posted by Tonchiki

"Dragon Sword....?" You mean Dragon Quest? Or are you referring to Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword (which isn't Square-Enix)? And by "TP", you mean Twilight Princess, right? Dragon Quest games are nowhere close to Zelda (as far as I know; I've never played one)... it's an RPG series. Though I have no idea how much its Wii incarnation differs from the rest of the series.... So far, I've seen some first-person shots of the game.

Simply put, it pretty much sucks. (It's an outsourced side game.)

Originally Posted by Blizzaga

Wait. Where's my FFTA2?

Originally Posted by Tonchiki

Whuh-oh... C'mon, that looked cool. They'd better not can it.




GAAAAAAH! It needs to get here faster than that!! I can't wait for it... FFTA was amazing... One of the greatest games on the GBA, for sure. (Well, given a person had tastes accordingly.)

Put me in this boat. Though, I do have a friend who imported it from Japan, and it looks great. Though not being able to read anything means it's kinda pointless, but still...WHERE IS FFTA2!! *Tears apart Nintendo in search of it*

Crisis Core is a very entertaining game from what I played, and the visuals were really gorgeous, seeing the videos is one thing but having the game run in your hands really shows you how much power that little PSP can pack.

The rest of the games on the list seem fairly interesting but nothing that really drives me. Crystal Chronicles does seem interesting though, the series has taken an interesting route from the system it had with the Gamecube version. I hope they keep the same music composer. Nobou is really great but I loved the sounds in Crystal Chronicle and hope that the new games keep it in that tone.

Crisis Core is the only game that stands out to me on that list.

Where's my Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days? (Yeah, I know. It still has a long way to go in development. I want it now, though!)