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Atlus lovers, head to Amazon

Posted Jul 8th 2008 8:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: Sales

We've already established that having the Atlus name on the front of a box is usually A Very Good Thing, and look! Somebody at Amazon must clearly have been listening to us, as the uber-retailer has the following Atlus-published titles up for sale:

Rondo of Swords -- $19.99
Draglade -- $13.39
Ontamarama -- $10.04
Contact -- $23.44
Touch Detective 2 1/2 -- $9.99

That's not all -- while we were scrounging though Amazon's bargain basement section, we found a couple of other potentially worthy additions to your DS library:

Children of Mana -- $20.09
Viewtiful Joe: Double Trouble -- $10.04

You can also get Ping Pals for $4.29. But like that deserves a functioning link.

Gallery: Rondo of Swords (Atlus)

Square Enix announces new Chocobo Tales, Chocobo roguelike

Posted Jul 8th 2008 8:45AM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: News

As a promotion for its Virtual World -- yes, it's a virtual world titled Virtual World -- Square Enix held a special event in the beta 3D space unveiling two new Chocobo titles for the Nintendo DS -- Cid and Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon: Maze of Time DS+ (fall 2008) and Chocobo and the Magic Storybook: The Witch and the Girl and the Five Heroes (winter 2008).

Cid and Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon: Maze of Time DS+, as you can guess, will be a roguelike starring Final Fantasy figures Cid and Chocobo. This will actually be Square Enix's fourth Chocobo Mystery Dungeon entry, an enhanced port of Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon for the Wii, now with new jobs and a storyline told from a new perspective (Cid's).

The chances of this one coming to the U.S.? Given the current "surge" of roguelikes hitting the States, it's very likely we'll get this one! You can preview some of Cid and Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon's first screenshots in our gallery below.

The second title, Chocobo and the Magic Storybook: The Witch and the Girl and the Five Heroes, follows 2007's Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales, a minigame collection with RPG and card-battling elements. If you remember our favorable review for the original game, we called it "just about the cutest thing ever." Screenshots below!

Gallery: Cid and Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon: Maze of Time DS+

Gallery: Chocobo and the Magic Storybook: The Witch and the Girl and the Five Heroes

[Via Duckroll]

iPod's new Square Enix SRPG better than FFTA2?

Posted Jul 8th 2008 12:00AM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: News, Video, Screens

Out of nowhere, Square Enix has simultaneously announced and released Song Summoner: The Unsung Heroes, a new SRPG exclusive for the iPod challenging players to rescue their brother from the Mechanical Militia.

The game has you controlling Ziggy, a Conductor that can create Tune Trooper warriors out of your iPod's music tracks, similar to Monster Rancher's CD-generated creatures. Further integrating your All-4-One MP3s, Song Summoner will boost the "groove level" of your Tune Troopers every time you listen to the songs that birthed the units. Now you actually have an excuse for listening to "I Swear" several dozen times a day!

So, why are we talking about this iPod game on DS Fanboy? We thought it would be interesting to compare this new title against the other portable strategy RPG Square Enix recently released (in the U.S.), Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift.

As we're sure you'll let us know, there are some features that Song Summoner can't compete with, such as FFTA2's 400+ quests and other multitudinous offerings, but, for the purpose of outlining what publishers can learn from a game release such as this, let's look at the five points in which the iPod title outshines the DS epic.

Gallery: Song Summoner: The Unsung Heroes

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DS Fanboy Review: Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Posted Jul 7th 2008 10:15AM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Reviews

If you have a taste for strategy gaming at all and are looking for a way to spend the entire summer, then Square Enix's latest, Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift is not only a game with a very long title, but it might just be the answer to all your handheld gaming needs.

But length and depth aren't the only measure of a game. For some the latest Tactics may be a great way to while away the month(s), but others will find the paper-thin story and the hand-holding approach a turn-off. In a field of excellent Square Enix titles, Grimoire of the Rift isn't exactly a stand-out, but mediocre Square Enix still tends to be pretty good in the long run.

Gallery: Final Fantasy Tactics A2

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Chrono Trailer

Posted Jul 6th 2008 12:05PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Video, Imports

The countdown on the Japanese Chrono Trigger teaser site has elapsed. Now, the teaser site redirects to www.chronotrigger.jp, which loads up ... a new trailer for Chrono Trigger DS!

Featuring the original Akira Toriyama character art and footage of just one gameplay screen, this trailer could easily pass as a promotional video for the original Chrono Trigger if not for the "2008. Winter" tag at the end. The game looks identical in motion (unless that is Super Famicom footage). Of course, that will change when whatever is going on on the other screen is revealed.

After the video plays, a link comes up for an "About Chrono Trigger DS" page, which mostly states what we know (that Chrono Trigger is old, and that the DS version will differ in the fact that it uses two screens), but it mentions that the game (presumably in the Wireless Play mode) will support up to four players.

Friday Video: Alternate history

Posted Jul 4th 2008 6:00PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Friday video

This week, everybody freaked out (justifiably) about a port of a thirteen-year-old game. Since we can't manage to think about anything else, we thought we would all sit back together for some Chrono Trigger content today, and celebrate our independence from having to keep another system hooked up.

This animated scene was added to the last enhanced port of Chrono Trigger, made for the PlayStation. Square Enix doesn't seem to have a problem putting FMV on the DS, so we'll probably see it in the new version as well. Hopefully the other new feature from that version -- interminable loading times -- won't also be implemented.

Go back in time to five minutes ago so your popcorn will be ready right now!

WRUP: Cuts like the very first time edition

Posted Jul 4th 2008 3:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: What are you playing?

The big release this week is none other than Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2. After giving it a thorough play, we found it to be an overall great title. With Europe getting Space Invaders Extreme and Arkanoid DS this week, we imagine you folks are going to be playing those?

How will you fill your free time this weekend?

Gallery: Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2

DS Fanswag: Space Invaders Extreme, Arkanoid, and a paddle to play 'em with

Posted Jul 4th 2008 12:00PM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Meta

We've got an ultimate game pack up for grabs with this latest DS Fanswag! One lucky reader is going to walk away with Space Invaders Extreme ($19.99), Arkanoid DS ($19.99), and an import paddle controller (in white; $29.99), and all for the low, low price of a comment.

What do you need to do to win? Well, since it's almost time for E3, tell us what you hope will be announced at the show! You may enter once per day and the contest will run through Sunday, July 13th; that night, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern, entries will close, and we'll choose one winner in a random drawing. To enter, you must be 18 or older, and a current legal resident of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec). Have questions? Check the official rules.

First image of Chrono Trigger DS revealed

Posted Jul 3rd 2008 3:30PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Screens

So, apparently the game isn't getting a visual overhaul in the slightest, as, should our memory serve us correct, the images in the scan to the right look exactly like the original SNES title. Hey, we're not complaining! Who has any right to complain about Chrono Trigger getting re-released for the DS? Nobody, that's who!

Seriously, we're so stoked for this game, we doubt any other happening could ever rival it. Actually, if Abraham Lincoln and George Washington rose out of their graves to take part in a zombie steel-cage match, it would probably rival Chrono Trigger. But, Chrono would still win.

See how crazy this game is making us?

Comparing the old and the new: Final Fantasy IV

Posted Jul 2nd 2008 2:45PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Video

A comparison video between the original SNES game and new DS remake of Final Fantasy IV is available for your viewing pleasure above. As one might expect, the DS title dwarfs the SNES game graphically, showing us a much more alive game world and bringing the events to life in better fashion. But, hey, we're not knocking the SNES game. We're all for the retro around here.

With the release of Final Fantasy IV getting closer and closer, who's ready to ignore their responsibilities for a week to play through this one?

Gallery: Final Fantasy IV

[Via Go Nintendo]

Chrono Trigger: new DS features unveiled, in U.S. this year

Posted Jul 2nd 2008 10:15AM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News

Just in case that tiny snippet from Shonen Jump magazine and a countdown site wasn't enough confirmation for you doubting Thomases, Square Enix just pumped out a press release detailing its ZOMG MEGATON DS version of Chrono Trigger.

Judging by this, the DS iteration will look and sound very much like the SNES game -- Akira Toriyama's artwork will make the jump, for example, as will Yasunori Mitsuda's musical score. It's also being tweaked here and there to suit the DS's feature-set, so there'll be full touchscreen functionality, dual screen presentation, and most intriguingly, a wireless play mode, the details of which have yet to be fleshed out. Oh, and there's a brand new dungeon planned as well. Not exactly a straight port, then, but also not a dramatic remake. But heck, who's complaining? It's Chrono Trigger on the DS, which is what you all asked for!

And here's the best bit: the game will be hitting North America this Holiday season. Better get saving.

[Via press release]

Chrono Trigger DS: For real!

Posted Jul 2nd 2008 1:00AM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: News

According to Wii Everyday, this suspiciously tiny snippet of a page from Shonen Jump was posted on 2ch. It very clearly features the original Chrono Trigger logo and a note that it's coming in 2008 from Square Enix. We'd be more likely to believe that this is a joke from some jerk 2cher than real evidence that the Square supergroup's RPG is being remade for a DS release this year.

That is, we'd be more likely to believe it was a joke if not for this. Seriously, click that link. You will say "wow." Now all we need to know is if this is a port, a remake, a sequel, or a card-based spinoff!

[Thanks, Jason!]

Bother the Final Fantasy IV team

Posted Jul 1st 2008 12:30PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: News, Fan stuff

Square Enix Membership has its benefits. The company has made a web form available through which anyone with a Square Enix Members account (it's free) can submit questions to the Final Fantasy IV team. According to the site's blog, "All of the questions will be forwarded to the team, but only a few will be answered."

If you're curious about changes made to the Final Fantasy IV story or gameplay for the remake, or about the development of a DS game in general, this is a good opportunity! Just try not to submit five thousand questions (or one, even) about a Final Fantasy VII remake. They know.

Gallery: Final Fantasy IV

[Via Square Enix Members Blog]

There's plenty to do in Dragon Quest V

Posted Jun 30th 2008 6:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News, Screens

Dragon Quest V is going to be one of the most feature-packed games on the DS. Don't try and argue with us, for Famitsu's recent look at the title only cemented that fact in our mind. There is a lot going on here.

Famitsu's article highlights not only a DS-exclusive character, Deborah, but also documents some of the other timesinks available in the game, should you wish to take a break from the main story. You can enjoy some Poker or Slots over at the casino, or partake in one of the other many mini-games available. You can even enjoy some combat in the Fight Field.

If you want to check out some new screens, head on over to Famitsu.

Gallery: Dragon Quest V

Here comes the Heavenly Bride, all dressed in a DQV promotional trailer

Posted Jun 28th 2008 8:00PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Video

Though Dragon Quest IV hasn't even washed up onto U.S. shores yet (look for it in September), Japan is gearing up for Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride's release on July 17th with a new trailer.

We can't complain too much about the wait, however, as publisher Square Enix has already announced that it will be bringing its DQV and DQVI (both originally released for the Super Famicom) remakes to the states eventually, having kept the two games in Japan for over 15 years. Comparatively speaking, a one- or two-year wait for DQV DS isn't that long!

Gallery: Dragon Quest V

[Via NeoGAF]

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Atlus lovers, head to Amazon

Square Enix announces new Chocobo Tales, Chocobo roguelike

iPod's new Square Enix SRPG better than FFTA2?

DS Fanboy Review: Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Chrono Trailer

Friday Video: Alternate history

WRUP: Cuts like the very first time edition

DS Fanswag: Space Invaders Extreme, Arkanoid, and a paddle to play 'em with

First image of Chrono Trigger DS revealed

Comparing the old and the new: Final Fantasy IV

Chrono Trigger: new DS features unveiled, in U.S. this year

Chrono Trigger DS: For real!

Bother the Final Fantasy IV team

There's plenty to do in Dragon Quest V

Here comes the Heavenly Bride, all dressed in a DQV promotional trailer

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