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Square Enix Not Keen on Virtual Console

Square Enix wont be bringing their Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy to the Virtual Console anytime soon says Square Enix rep Shinji Hashimoto. Square Enix feels there is still a need for physical media and have some reservations about Nintendo's billing system.

FFVIIFan6230d ago

"Reservations about Nintendo's billing system." It's as 1up says, why sell their series for cheaper than what they can really fetch.

WilliamRLBaker6230d ago

which is crap, which is all so one reason why I hate square now, and loath what final fantasy has become, Square acts like EA so much now, A money grubbing lets release crap carbon copy games as much as we can.

I just got done geting the entire series on GBA cause I missed a few games, and now they are releaseing it on psp again? talk about milkage....square only has a problem with not making enough money, which seems to be the sole motivating factor in every thing they do any more....which i believe is one reason sakaguchi left.

calderra6230d ago

"Square acts like EA so much now"
Anyone remember Square's press release that they were going to actually FOCUS on remakes and spinoffs INSTEAD of developing new IPs?

Final Fantasy (2000-)7: Now with Party Roster Updates!
Final Fantasy X: NCAA Championship edition: With an totally reworked Blitzball Passing system!

WilliamRLBaker6230d ago (Edited 6230d ago )

While I dont remember that press releas, All i know is the proof is in the puddying, Dirge of cerberus, Crisis core,And the other ff7 spin offs and remakes, ff1-6 on gba, ff3 on ds, final fantasy 1-6 im assuming on psp....the 500 different versions of ff13 thats supposed to come out, the f12 game on ds....lol

then you have the fact pretty much every game since 7 has been pretty much an interactive movie...

ITR6230d ago

BS...they just want more freakin money.

I guess $8-10 bucks doesn't suit them, but it suits SNK.

FF1 on VC $16.99!!!! (sic)

freeza6230d ago

hhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaa take that nintendo

DirtySyko6230d ago

I don't possibly understand how somebody can have a grudge against Nintendo. It's the dumbest potrayal of fanboyism I've ever seen.

"RAA I HATE NINTENDO I HATE THE COMPANY WHO PIONEERED CONSOLE GAMING AND WHO CREATES INNOVATIVE HARDWARE LIKE THE NINTENDO DS. BOY WHAT A CRAPPY COMPANY!"

Maybe you should go read one of your pop-up books since you insist on acting like a child.

BBsin6230d ago

Why would SquareEnix want to release their old games on a virtual console if they can easily rerererelease them other consoles and call them collecter editions for a much higher price???? Either way if people want it that bad on a virtual console then they should just get it for an emulator on a PC, it's not too hard to do that and it's free.

ChickeyCantor6230d ago

free to what point?
it isn't free, its just open for download, it doesn't make the games free it makes you being an illegal downloader.

commadore656230d ago

But I think downloaded content should be cheaper than the physical equivilent.

It's a bit of a shame that some people who may have never played these games but might have given them a try on VC. Final Fantasy is a big name and thus could lead to impulse buying that wouldn't exist otherwise.

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Zelda Replay: Majora's Mask

VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Is Ocarina of Time as legendary as I remembered it? For the most part, yes. In spite of a handful of missteps — a few obtuse puzzles, some tedious backtracking, and a clunky stealth sequence — I don't believe the last 23 years have been unkind to it. Ocarina remains a brilliant example of the medium, a landmark game that shaped the future of its own franchise and 3D gaming in general. After more than two decades it retains its inventive dungeon design, challenging puzzles, dynamic combat, wistful storyline, unforgettable music, and empowering open-air freedom. I feel confident calling it one of the greatest games of the fifth generation, even if I'm no longer prepared to list it among the five best games ever made."

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Crows9017d ago

Pure unadulterated fun. They don't make them like this anymore...especially not the triple A industry.

FinalFantasyFanatic16d ago

Back when video rental was a thing, I rented out Majoria's Mask, I never finished it though. I did buy the 3DS version before the eshop shutdown, so maybe one day I'll finally play through the whole thing, it's amazing how well these games hold up though. I briefly played Ocarina of Time for a while and it was really fun.

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6 Fun Games Where You Actually Play As The Bad Guy

While the mainstream media always sees things turning in favor of the hero, here are 6 games that own being a bad guy.

Profchaos20d ago

Pretty much all of these games listed are based around a morality system you don't have to be bad and you don't have to be good.

It seems to have left out some real amazing games like red dead redemption 1/2,ass effect and true crime la/ny

Tacoboto20d ago

Armored Core VI?

Ok, I'm really missing something here. Just beat chapter 3 earlier this evening, unlocked A-rank Arena fights. I'm not seeing or sensing any branching paths or morality system and I've done every side mission and arena fight available to me up to that fight.

Is something big coming soon to branch the story?

banger8820d ago

No mention of Grand Theft Auto? Saints Row (original trilogy), Manhunt? Also The Suffering (depending on the ending you get).

ChasterMies20d ago

Trevor in GTA 6 is a sadist and psychopath who dabbles in cannibalism. Should be top of the list. These game “news” sites should hire people that know games.

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Nintendo Switch Online April 2024 SNES Lineup Offers Cutesy Chaos

Nintendo has announced the SNES and Super Famicom games gracing the Nintendo Switch Online library this month, and there are some gems to enjoy.

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OtterX32d ago

Strange headline, as I thought the star of the show was Super RType. I almost bought RType Dimensions EX this last month and was just thinking, man I wish we had the SNES one somewhere on Switch. That's where I got my start w the series and I was beyond excited to see it drop this week!