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E3 2005: Square Enix E3 Game Line-up

Final Fantasy fans eat your heart out. Square Enix have taken a turn to the dark side and have now partnered with Microsoft as well! Check out what games they had on display at this year’s E3 below.

Descriptions

FINAL FANTASY XII
The story of FINAL FANTASY XII takes place in a world called "Ivalice," in an age when magic was commonplace and airships plied the skies, crowding out the heavens. A world of many races, the humes, bangaa, viera and, of course, moogles, all call Ivalice home. War was on the horizon. Seeking to strengthen its base of power, the great Archadian Empire had been invading and subjugating its neighboring kingdoms one by one. The small Kingdom of Dalmasca was one such kingdom.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Dragon Quest VIII is the latest instalment in the popular Dragon Quest series (previously known as Dragon Warrior in North America) and the first to be released for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. The colourful characters, exotic environments and daunting dungeons of the Dragon Quest series have made the transition to glorious 3D! Players will find themselves in a universe like no other, as they explore the plains, peaks and valleys of a seemingly limitless world. Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest, delivers an immersive narrative set in an original world, taking the helm once again as game designer and scenario writer. Akira Toriyama, the world-famous comic book artist behind the legendary Dragon Ball franchise returns to provide original character designs.

DIRGE of CERBERUS -FINAL FANTASY VII-
The third instalment in the COMPILATION of FINAL FANTASY VII is unveiled! Following two other titles based on FINAL FANTASY VII - BEFORE CRISIS and ADVENT CHILDREN - the newest title in the series is DIRGE of CERBERUS, soon to be released for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. The world of FINAL FANTASY VII comes to life once again in this multiplatform endeavour!

Romancing SaGa
Romancing SaGa, the latest in the legendary SaGa series, introduces a host of all-new game play elements and the most expansive story yet. A thousand years ago Saruin was imprisoned. Now the barriers are weakening, and his foreboding shadow threatens to swallow the world of Mardias once again. Who will rid the world of Saruin's scourge? The player must decide. Occupying a prominent place in the story, the mysterious minstrel sometimes guides the party to adventure and at other times shields them from shadow. And occasionally he forces upon them grave choices.

KINGDOM HEARTS II
It has been a year since the events of KINGDOM HEARTS CHAIN OF MEMORIES. The story begins in Twilight Town, a quiet burg nestled between night and day. Sora and friends are joined by a vibrant new cast of characters, including the king himself! Together, they will encounter countless dangers in worlds both familiar and brand-new. The KINGDOM HEARTS series has sold over 5 million units worldwide and continues to gain popularity with gamers and fans of both DISNEY and SQUARE ENIX across the planet.

FINAL FANTASY XI
The top-selling MMORPG FINAL FANTASY XI is evolving yet again. With an ever-expanding online world and new and improved features, Vana'diel is now bigger and better than ever! Gamers can look forward to the continuing story in the Chains of Promathia expansion pack, explore new areas such as Al'Taieu and Lumoria and engage in battles using new spells and abilities. In addition, never-before-seen items and equipment, new quests and new systems like guild points and Ballista rankings await players.

RADIATA STORIES
RADIATA STORIES is the latest fantasy RPG by tri-Ace, developers of Valkyrie Profile and the Star Ocean series. An emotional story about the conflict between humans and fairy creatures is complemented by a new gameplay system that draws the player deep into the game. The kingdom of Radiata lies in a world where humans and fairy creatures coexist. It is here that the protagonists, Jack and Ridley, meet for the first time. While Jack seeks to become a knight, Ridley must accept her fate in becoming one. Destinies are realized when a war erupts between the humans and the fairy creatures and threatens to end the world of Radiata.

FRONT MISSION ONLINE
Players choose to side with either the O.C.U. (Oceania Cooperative Union) or the U.C.S. (Unified Continental States), and fight for domination of the global hotspot known as Huffman Island. Players can either set out on the battlefield on their own, or team up with others to further their nation's cause. Each battle is concentrated into several action-packed minutes, creating a fast "pick-up-and-play" experience enjoyable to even casual players. From the in-game lobby, players control their characters as they communicate with fellow pilots, formulate battle plans, and perform other daily duties. Once on the battlefield, players set out on their armoured wanzers-giant humanoid combat vehicles-to seek and destroy the opposition.

FINAL FANTASY VII ADVENT CHILDREN
FINAL FANTASY VII ADVENT CHILDREN is a fully developed, CG-animated sequel to FINAL FANTASY VII, the seminal 1997 PlayStation hit. Through over 90 minutes of beautifully crafted visual content to be released on DVD (and later UMD), FINAL FANTASY VII ADVENT CHILDREN revisits the rich universe and memorable characters of FINAL FANTASY VII two years after its dramatic conclusion. Technological advancements bring a visually stunning new look to the city of Midgar and its residents. FINAL FANTASY VII ADVENT CHILDREN was first shown to a capacity audience at the 61st Venice International Film Festival on September 4, 2004, in Venice, Italy. A special edited version was shown as part of "Venezia Digitale," the new digital image category of the festival. As part of the festival organizers' efforts to usher in the new wave of digital entertainment, the work was well-received by the media and fans who attended.

CODE AGE COMMANDERS
Square Enix latest polymorphic concept is called the CODE AGE PROJECT. The PS2 content of this project, CODE AGE COMMANDERS is a completely original action RPG with a fresh new battle system. With customizable weapons and hardcore, real time battle systems that take place on a 3D field, CODE AGE COMMANDERS sets the scene for action that's never been seen before. The game's character creation system allows players to customize their character's abilities, affecting their character's growth patterns by the decisions they make.

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CODE AGE COMMANDERS Screens
FINAL FANTASY XI Screens
FINAL FANTASY VII Screens
KINGDOM HEARTS II Screens
FRONT MISSION ONLINE Screens

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