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Before Crisis - Chapter 13 screenshots The official BC website has uploaded screenshots of chapter 13, which started its release today (31st May). After Sephiroth burns down Nibelheim and disappears in the mako reactor, Hojo decides to restart research in the old "Shin-Ra Mansion" on the outskirts of the town. This chapter promises to clear some of the mysteries surrounding Veld, the head of the Turks. » Official Before Crisis site » Gpara article » Source: FF7AC Reunion » Discuss in the forums... 31 May 2005 : Posted by vilaeth |
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Dorimaga Interview with Nomura The July edition of Dormaga featured a special interview with Tetsuya Nomura, with new information concerning Dirge of Cerberus and Advent Children. » Source: FFAC Reunion » Discuss in the forums... 30 May 2005 : Posted by Geostigma |
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Before Crisis - Chapter Updates According to Square Enix's mobile site FFi, chapter 13 is scheduled to be released on 31st May. Also, June is set to see the release of chapters 14 and 15, as well as a "Gold Saucer Application". » Source: FF7AC Reunion » Discuss in the forums... 27 May 2005 : Posted by vilaeth |
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E3 Trailer Uploaded on Japanese Apple Site The new Advent Children trailer from E3 has been uploaded on the Japanese Apple website in Quicktime format. The trailer can be viewed but downloading has been disabled. » View Trailer on Japanese Apple Site... » Source: FF7AC Reunion... » Discuss in the forums... 27 May 2005 : Posted by Clorith |
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Before Crisis Character Section Update The official Before Crisis website has been updated with character profiles of Aerith and Tifa. » Before Crisis Official Site... » Source: FF7AC Reunion... » Discuss in the forums... 27 May 2005 : Posted by Clorith |
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New Hobby Japanese Figure Scans New images of the new Square-Enix Action Figures have appeared, most of which are from the Advent Children cast. Included are screens of Tifa, Cloud, Vincent, Sephiroth, and the the Airship Sierra. Of special note, there is also smaller scans of a Selphie from Final Fantasy VIII, and Edward Elric from Full Metal Alchemist. » Sephiroth, Tifa, and Vincent » Cloud on Fenrir, Tifa, and Vincent » The Sierra » The Sierra v.2 » Source: FFAC Reunion » Discuss in the forums... 25 May 2005 : Posted by Geostigma |
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1Up Interview with Nomura 1Up has conducted an interview with Tetsuya Nomura, in which he touched on the possibility of a theatrical release, reactions Advent Children received at film festival screenings, bonus material in the DVD and the original 20-minute version of the movie. » Read Article at 1Up.com... » Discuss in the forums... 24 May 2005 : Posted by Clorith |
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E3 Wrap Up Reports We have now posted our E3 wrap up reports. The reports cover information on Advent Children and Compilation coverage, Square-Enix and reviews of all playable demos at E3. » Advent Children Report... » Square Enix Report... » Square Enix Game Reviews... » Discuss in the forums... 23 May 2005 : Posted by Summoner Yuna |
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G4 Square-Enix Coverage: Dirge of Cerberus Clips Shown G4 Video Game TV has posted their video coverage of the Square-Enix booth at E3. While there is no new information shown, it does include clips from the trailers, including the Dirge of Cerberus one. During the clip, you find that the Deep Ground Solider (DGS) was created by the late President, and kept hidden in the corporation shadows. They also mention the words Chaos, Omega, and the weapon born of tainted life. Other topic matter includes Dragon Quest VIII, Final Fantasy XI/XII and Kingdom Hearts II. » Watch the Video » Source: FF7 AC Reunion » Discuss in the forums... 23 May 2005 : Posted by Geostigma |
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Square-Enix Post Conference In a Q&A segment after the original conference, Square-Enix President Yoichi Wada and comperate executive Shinji Hashimoto answered many questions that gamers may had. Topic Matter Included:
» Source: Gamespot » Discuss in the forums... 21 May 2005 : Posted by Geostigma |
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AC.net Live from E3 - Day 3 In our final day update from E3, we bring you some news from the Square-Enix booth. On speaking to some of the Square-Enix representives at the show over the past few days, we asked them a couple of questions about Advent Children. Unfortunately they were not able to reveal any information when we asked them about English voice actors and when pre-orders would be available. However, they did say that nothing had been scheduled as yet for pre-orders. » Discuss in the forums... 20 May 2005 : Posted by Summoner Yuna |
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Jump Magazine: New Dirge of Cerberus Scans The new Jump Magazine has been released in Japan, with updates on Advent Children, Dirge of Cerberus, and Final Fantasy XII. While the surpise information from Advent Children WAS the release date, it still contains new scans, including the one of Cloud holding Kadaj. As for Dirge of Ceberus, two new pages of scans have surfaced, and according to FFAC Reunion, a Dirge of Cerberus poster featuring Vincent has also been added. » Scans: Page One : Scans: Page Two » Source: FFAC Reunion » Discuss in the forums... 20 May 2005 : Posted by Geostigma |
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SE USA online merchandise survey SE USA has set up an online survey on Final Fantasy merchandise. 18 individual pieces of FF merchandise (some old, some new) are listed and they ask you to choose your level of interest on each particular item. (Not interested up to Very interested) On the bottom of the page you can find Advent Children merchandise, so rate high on those if you want to see AC stuff outside of Japan. » FF Merchandise Survey » Discuss in the forums... 20 May 2005 : Posted by Draexin |
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Dirge of Cerberus Interview on Gamespot In an interview posted on Gamespot, game developer Yoshinori Kitase released some more information concerning the upcoming RPG-Shooter Dirge of Cerberus, including the origins of the game as well as details on the development. » Source: Gamespot » Discuss in the forums... 19 May 2005 : Posted by Geostigma |
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AC.net Live from E3, Day 2 Live again from E3, today we bring you as near as possible the script from the E3 trailer, thanks to intense note taking and our memories. Hope you enjoy! » Discuss in the forums... 19 May 2005 : Posted by Sacred Wolf |
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FFVII:AC Figures shown at Shizuoka Hobby Show The new AC action figures were also shown during this years Shizuoka Hobby Show (Shizuoka, Japan). Hobby Link Japan managed to snap a few pictures of the new figures which are scheduled for an August release. Hopefully the August releasedate will not be delayed so that we'll be able to get a hold of the figures prior to the release of the movie itself. Now.. on to the meat: » Vincent Valentine » Sephiroth » Tifa Lockheart » Source: Hobby Link Japan » Discuss in the forums... 19 May 2005 : Posted by Draexin |
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AC.net Live from E3 **UPDATED** Reporting live from E3, Square-Enix showed the latest Advent Children trailer behind closed doors. The trailer is much the same as the one that was on the GameSpot website, but with new footage towards the end. View the forum topic for more information, as spoilers are included. New trailers for Dirge of Cerebus and Crisis Core were also featured. Full E3 report coming tonight. » Discuss in the forums... 18 May 2005 : Posted by Summoner Yuna |
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More Information on the American Release of Before Crisis On an update on Gamewatch, in an interview with a Square Representative, the question of when and how Before Crisis was coming to the United States came into play. While there ARE definate plans of bringing it to US shores, right now the problem stands on what platform it should be on, and if it's possible, to still keep it as a cellphone game. Until the problem of platform can be solved, no release date can be set. » Source: GameWatch » Source: FFAC Reunion » Discuss in the forums... 18 May 2005 : Posted by Geostigma |
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Dirge of Cerberus Pre E-3 Report Gamespot has posted their Pre-E3 report on the new shooter RPG "Dirge of Cerberus". While only releasing the minor information regarding the Plot, (mainly regarding the origins of Deep Ground, though no informtion on how Vincent is involved) Square representatives have said that Dirge of Cerberus will have "shocking truths never revealed in the original game." As a bit of a sidenote, on the press release, a tag line has been added: The time has come to cleanse this world. Hunt down the unworthy...and show them no mercy. Also, six new screens have been added, including a close-up of Vincents face, as well as one showing two of the presumed Deep Ground Soldiers. Look forward to more updates as they arrive. » Full Report on Gamespot » View Screens » Discuss in the forums... 17 May 2005 : Posted by Geostigma |
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FF7 AC's english site Update! The english website of Advent Children is now updated with the translated character profiles, new downloadable wallpapers, the E3 2005 trailer, the story page and a timer to the release date! » AC's english page » Discuss in the forums... 17 May 2005 : Posted by Shadowgirl |
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Screens From FFVII Tech Demo High resolution screens from the FFVII techincal demo can be found on Square-Enix's Japanese official site. Click on the images to enlarge. The demo was created using a next generation advanced processor known as "Cell". Also, both Gamespot and IGN have given their impressions on the demo, with IGN explicitly stating that there will not be a remake of FFVII for the PS3. Sources: » Square-Enix Japanese Site... » Article on Gamespot... » Article on IGN... » FF7AC Reunion... » Discuss in the forums... 17 May 2005 : Posted by Clorith |
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Before Crisis to Come to America In a brief update on Gamespot, at a pre-E3 conference, Square-Enix announced that it'll bring the highly sucessful cellphone game to the United States sometime in 2006. » Gamespot » Discuss in the forums... Update: Gamespot has also added their report of the game, being able to experience the game first hand. Their report runs through the basic aspects of the game including the playable characters, plotline, and gameplay for those who have not been following the updates from Japan. Also available are 7 new screens. » Full Report » Screens 17 May 2005 : Posted by Geostigma |
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New Info on Crisis Core GameSpot and IGN have added some information on Crisis Core indicating that the game may focus around Zack. A concept trailer was shown to members of the media which appeared to focus strongly around Zack showing him talking to Cloud as well as footage of Sephiroth in Nibelheim. » GameSpot Article... » IGN Article... » Discuss in the forums... 17 May 2005 : Posted by Summoner Yuna |
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AC Version of One Winged Angel at More Friends A new version of One Winged Angel was performed at tonight's More Friends concert in LA. The version was performed by both the orchestra and rock band, The Black Mages. It featured new lyrics which were different to those in the FFVII version. Although it was not said as such, this version appears likely to be in Advent Children. » Discuss in the forums... 17 May 2005 : Posted by Summoner Yuna |
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AC Merchandise available in the US Advent Children merchandise is now available on sale through Square-Enix's US website. The merchandise is the same as that on the Square-Enix Japan site, but it can be shipped to the US which will make it easier for many fans. » SE USA Online Store... » Discuss in the forums... 17 May 2005 : Posted by Summoner Yuna |
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High Resolution Screens on IGN IGN has uploaded the new screens from Shounen Jump on their site. If you are an IGN Insider, you can download a high quality version of the new trailer there as well. » View Screens... » View Trailer... » Discuss in the forums... 16 May 2005 : Posted by Clorith |
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Final Fantasy VII Technical Demo for PS3 Gamespot has upload a preview of a Final Fantasy VII Technical Demo for the Playstation 3, showing the opening sequence in highly updated graphics. » View Trailer on Gamespot... » Discuss in the forums... 16 May 2005 : Posted by Clorith |
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New AC Trailer on GameSpot GameSpot has a new Advent Children trailer available in streaming format. It features new footage and music. » View Trailer... » GameSpot AC Page... 16 May 2005 : Posted by Summoner Yuna |
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European Release of Advent Children Eurogamer has word from Square-Enix that the DVD and UMD formats of Advent Children will be available to the European public "by the end of 2005", adding that they are "doing [their] best to get it out this year". Also, according to Eurogamer's inside sources, there has been no offical word on a UMD launch date as Sony Pictures and Sony Computer Entertainment are still discussing how to handle release dates for the two formats. The two are said to be deciding between a simultaneous launch for the formats or giving one format priority over the other. Sources: » Eurogamer, SquareNet... » Discuss in the forums... 14 May 2005 : Posted by Clorith |
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Before Crisis - Chapter 12 Screenshots Square Enix have released screenshots from the 12th chapter of Before Crisis, out on 13th May. Making an appearence this time is Tifa, Cloud, Zacks and Sephiroth. This chapter takes place in Nibelheim, including some important scenes from FFVII such as Cloud and Tifa's scene at the watertower, and the Mako reactor incident played out in real time. » "Before Crisis" Official Website » Famitsu Article » Source: FF7AC Reunion » Discuss in the forums... 13 May 2005 : Posted by vilaeth |
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New Scans and Simultaneous Release Some small scans have surfaced of the latest issue of Jump Magazine which features many new images, including the first appearance of Cait Sith. Forum member Suzaku has also translated the text, which gives information of a simultaenous release in Japan and the US. Dirge of Cerberus scans are also included. » Full AC Scan | Full DC Scan » Source: FF7AC Reunion... » Discuss in the forums... 12 May 2005 : Posted by Summoner Yuna |
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Translation of Nomura and Ohfuji's messages from the Shinra site Vspirit has came up with the translation of the new entry from Mr. Nomura and Ohfuji (the AC press attaché) posted on the Shinra website. They also claim that the issue of Weekly Jump that goes on sale 5/16 will publish the latest screenshots. » Official ShinRa Website... » Discuss in the forums... 10 May 2005 : Posted by Shadowgirl |
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Advent Children Release Date Announced Nomura has announced on the ShinRa website that the release date for Advent Children is set for September 14th, with a price tag of 4,800 yen. There will be a simultaneous release of a limited edition version, though the pricing has not been announced. He revealed that all rendering is complete, and only the film's audio component is left. The audio is expected to be finished at the end of May, with synching starting in June, and the final preparations and editing starting in July. Promotions and production will start in August. Nomura promised that there will not be anymore delays. Sources: » IGN.com... » FF7AC Reunion... » Official ShinRa Website... » Discuss in the forums... 09 May 2005 : Posted by Clorith |
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Advent Children.net to attend E3 That's right, we'll be there again this year to being you anything and everything Advent Children and Compilation related. So be sure to check the site for E3 updates when the time comes. » Discuss in the forums... 09 May 2005 : Posted by Summoner Yuna |
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Information from Nomura Interview FF7AC Reunion has posted an interview with Nomura that appeared in a Japanese magazine. Although the interview is mainly about Kingdom Hearts 2, there is some mention on the Compilation including another mention of a release date being annouced soon as well as to watch out for something relating to Dirge of Cerberus at E3. » Source: FF7AC Reunion... » Discuss in the forums... » View Translation... 01 May 2005 : Posted by Summoner Yuna |
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