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 Square Enix today announced its Electronic Entertainment Expo lineup of new video game releases for multiple gaming platforms. Making its first E3 appearance since the recent merger between Square and Enix, Square Enix is poised to take role-playing games (RPGs) to the next level with a variety of innovative
titles including some great games for GameCube and Game Boy Advance.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles [NOV
2003]
Exclusively developed for the Nintendo GameCube, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles is the first title in the popular franchise for the platform. Elements of the traditional single-player RPG have been adapted for the Nintendo GameCube, allowing for up to four-player simultaneous play.
In an innovative new interface, the Game Boy Advance acts as each player’s controller, displaying his or her personal information and hiding it from other players. Players advance through the adventure by communicating directly with each other, cooperating and making deals. Since there are obstacles that only certain party members can clear, cooperative play becomes crucial.
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance [FALL
2003]
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is the first Final Fantasy title for the Game Boy Advance in North America. Gamers can look forward to an open-ended job class creation system, the intense strategic battle and an exhilarating storyline which made the original PlayStation game, Final Fantasy Tactics, one of the most critically acclaimed titles ever.
Players are thrust into the world of Ivalice, where they meet protagonist Marche and his friend, Mewt, who is struggling with family tragedies. After a snowball fight with school bullies, Mewt finds the book
- Final Fantasy - and shares it with his friends. Looking to escape their dismal lives, they read it. However, something goes wrong and Ivalice is transformed into the world within the book. Thus Marche and friends begin their journey through the world of Final Fantasy.
Sword of Mana [FALL
2003]
Sword of Mana is the latest installment in the celebrated Mana series, which includes Final Fantasy
Adventure (Game Boy), Secret of Mana (Super Nintendo Entertainment System) and
Legend of Mana for the PlayStation game console. Sword of Mana is the first game in the series to appear on the Game Boy Advance.
Based on the storyline of Final Fantasy Adventure, Sword of Mana allows players to choose the role of hero or heroine. The player’s choice changes his or her understanding of the story and relation to characters based on who is selected at the start of the game. With multiple possible experiences, replay value is high.
In addition to the visual upgrade and moving story, strategic elements have been added to the adventure, including a diverse selection of weapons. Players can select the best weapon for particular enemies, or choose from new attacks and magic spells. The popular “Ring Command System” returns, allowing players to easily choose items, weapons or abilities in battles.
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Rick - Editor in
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