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 Square Enix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Square Enix (Japanese: スクウェア・エニックス Sukuwea Enikkusu) TYO: 9684 is a Japanese producer of video games and manga.
More than 10 of Square Enix's video games were included in Famitsu magazine's top 100 games, seven being in the top ten list [2].
As of 2005, Square Enix has produced titles for the Sony PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo GameCube video game consoles, as well as for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance handheld game console.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_Enix   (689 words)

  
 SENET v2 - Square Enix Merger
In a shocking announcement to the entire gaming world, Square and Enix have officially announced that they plan to merge and become Square Enix.
Technically, Square will be absorbed by Enix, but they seemed to have reached a somewhat equal balance of power.
They worked together to create the classic game Chrono Trigger, so this change might not be as bad as it seems to most Squaresoft fans.
http://www.square-evolution.com/news/000014.php   (445 words)

  
 Square Enix E3 Booth > Features
Perhaps this is all reflective of Square Enix’s line up.
After merging with Enix (forming Square Enix) last year’s booth was a stand alone affair, with a decent size and theater.
Fans of the original game will be sure to want to pick this up.
http://dignews.com/feature.php?story_id=3647   (1330 words)

  
 Vodafone and Square Enix Team Up to Offer Mobile Content on Vodafone live!
Best known for the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY(R) video game series, and marking its entry into the mobile gaming market in Europe, Square Enix is committed to bringing new and exciting games to the growing mobile gaming audience and is doing so first with Vodafone.
Drakengard, Square Enix's new Action-RPG, was launched In Europe on the PlayStation(R)2 on May 21st, 2004.
"The addition of Square Enix's quality games titles to the Vodafone live!(TM) portfolio is a real win for our European customers.
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/07-08-2004/0002206744&EDATE=   (785 words)

  
 Kotaku - square enix
Square Enix president Yoichi Wada plans to move Square Enix away from its dependency on console games.
Slashdot Games has posted a nice round-up of all of the Square Enix craziness at the developer’s annual event in, you guessed it, Japan.
Reuters is reporting that Square Enix has acquired game machine maker Taito in an effort to maintain a 20% profit margin over the long term.
http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/square-enix/index.php   (1360 words)

  
 Final Fantasy, Square Enix and Symbian
It's also interesting to note that Square Enix's existing mobile phone games were released on FOMA Symbian phones in Japan, which use the same operating system (albeit a different user interface) as the N-Gage and its Next Gen replacements.
The first was Gerard Wiener (head of Nokia's Games division including N-Gage) having a meeting with Japanese games publishing giant Square Enix at the CTIA mobile entertainment trade fair in San Francisco.
If Square Enix wants to do online phone games, it's difficult to find a better partner (or indeed any partner) other than Nokia.
http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/news.php?id=41285   (374 words)

  
 Square Enix News....
However Square people did'nt like that so now there are some Enix people holding high positions and slightly fewer Square people holding higher positions.
Well, at one point, a major Square stockholder was highly opposed to the merger terms first outlined.
I just checked IGNPS2, and Square and Enix have changed the terms in hopes of getting Square stockholders to agree this time.
http://www.cgshock.com/forums/showthread.php?t=957   (849 words)

  
 IGN: Square Enix Party 2005 Index
While gamers based in America are going to have to wait for a few months to try out these games, in Japan, for two days only, Square Enix is giving the public a chance to try out many of its upcoming titles now.
The Square Enix Party 2005, hopefully the start of an annual tradition, kicked off Saturday morning at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, a few train stops East of Tokyo.
Straight from the event floor, Square Enix reveals a date for the next Final Fantasy.
http://ps2.ign.com/articles/637/637992p1.html   (440 words)

  
 IGN: Square Enix 360 Update
The game was ported over from the Windows version smoothly, and at the time of E3, development was far enough that players could log into a server and move around.
Had development continued, Square Enix could have launched the game at the start of the Xbox Live service.
It's not the case that the trailer that was shown will be transformed into a game, but using the technology featured in the trailer, Square Enix will develop a next generation MMORPG.
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/630/630782p1.html   (812 words)

  
 Enix And Square Merge - Gaming Age
Enix and Square of Japan have announced they will be merging to form a new company called Square Enix.
All of this is scheduled to go down in April, 2003.
What will happen to Nintendo's investment in Game Studios and Sony's investment in Square?
http://www.gaming-age.com/cgi-bin/news/news.pl?y=2002&m=11&nid=26-66.db   (162 words)

  
 Nintelligent Network News: Square-Enix Confirms Final Fantasy Titles and More
square leaving nintendo was a big turning point on the 64s failure so them coming backcan perhaps be a signal to the rebirth of nintendo.
this is great news tho that square is beginning to give nintendo some big games.
yeah those are some pretty graphics but since when does square make sports titles?
http://www.nintelligent.net/news3059.php   (320 words)

  
 Interview - Going Online With Square Enix // PC /// Eurogamer
Eurogamer: Square Enix talks a lot about "polymorphic content" at the moment, and a lot of your games are tying together more than before - for instance, Final Fantasy XII is set in the same world as Final Fantasy Tactics Advance.
Eurogamer: How did developing an online game compare to Square Enix' normal games?
Interview - Going Online With Square Enix // PC /// Eurogamer
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=56627   (2062 words)

  
 Game Power Australia Square Enix Company Info
Final Fantasy XI Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XI will be the first online Final Fantasy game, engrossing players in a persistent world similar to other recent MMORPGs.
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is near-flawless, and it's unquestionably one of the best games on Nintendo's portable system.
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http://www.gamepower.com.au/?cid=1326   (344 words)

  
 RPGFan News - Pre-E3: Square Enix Conference Report
In addition to the PlayStation 2 action RPG Code Age Commanders, the Code Age project's other two titles have also been introduced to the North American audience: A manga titled Archives which is already available in Japan and Code Age Brawl, a cellphone-based game.
While he considered cross platform strategy a good idea, he did not give away any hits at specific projects related to the three next generation consoles.
While the focus will be on Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, fans can also look forward to Kingdom Hearts Formation chess pieces and Fullmetal Alchemist 2 figures.
http://www.rpgfan.com/news/2005/1484.html   (492 words)

  
 Visionless-Media // The resource of anything nothing! -V3
They've also announced that Square Enix will be releasing a limited edition of AC in addition to the regular version.
Here we like to provide fans of the Square games some farelly good, although not quite up to date, information.
We try to inform as best as we can for your enjoyment so please keep this site a friendly yet growing community!..
http://visionless-media.xmgfree.com/square.php   (220 words)

  
 News > Square Enix's Next > Samurai Legend Musashi - Video Games, Review, News, Cheats, Previews and Info
The mobile game is an original 3D action game that offers spectacular graphics, rich sound effects and fast-paced action that are optimized for the mobile phone experience.
Visit the Samurai Legend Musashi gamepage for more articles relating to this game.
News > Square Enix's Next > Samurai Legend Musashi - Video Games, Review, News, Cheats, Previews and Info
http://dignews.com/news.php?story_id=7467   (369 words)

  
 RPGamer - News Bulletin - Nobuo Uematsu and Square Enix Will Part Ways
UPDATE: 10/30/04: After going over the story above with a more experienced translator, we have determined that, at the moment, this story is a rumor, and has not been confirmed in any way.
Nobuo Uematsu and Square Enix Will Part Ways
RPGamer - News Bulletin - Nobuo Uematsu and Square Enix Will Part Ways
http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q4-2004/103004b.html   (285 words)

  
 Games Asylum - Square Enix swallow Taito
Last month Square Enix made an offer for Taito, dependent on 67 percent of the company becoming Square Enix's as a result.
The offer period has now ended, and the deal will go ahead as Square Enix have secured 93.7 percent.
As such, Taito will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix on 28th September.
http://www.gamesasylum.com/showarticle.php?articleID=4381   (120 words)

  
 Square Enix Information at Business.com
But in Taito's puzzle game Exit, those in peril instead pick up their charred phone books and look under 'escapologists' for the number of Mr.
Game developers try to combat online inflation in the number 2 rated online role playing game.
Halifax, NS (PRWEB) February 20, 2005 -- The developers of the hugely popular online role playing game Final Fantasy XI, Square Enix banned hundreds of
http://www.business.com/directory/computers_and_software/software_applications/square_enix/index.asp?partner=2662601   (187 words)

  
 ToTheGame - Information about the Game Developer Square Enix
ToTheGame - Information about the Game Developer Square Enix
http://www.tothegame.com/devinfo.asp?id=10   (17 words)

  
 Akadot - SQUARE ENIX Official Shop Opens!
Popular SQUARE ENIX characters have come together in the official shop, SQUARE ENIX CHARACTER GOODS SHOP SHOW CASE which opened on 8/16.
See familiar faces from games like FINAL FANTASY or DRAGONQUEST on the 1st floor of the SQUARE ENIX office building.
It's filled with displays of silver accessories from FINAL FANTASY, as well as the popular action figure collection "PLAY ARTS." In the center of the room is a couch, where visitors can sit back and watch short trailers of various SQUARE ENIX products.
http://www.akadot.com/article.php?a=383   (279 words)

  
 Square Enix Mobile
Square Enix and Macrospace today announced the launch of the European versions of Square Enix's latest mobile games Aleste, Actraiser and Drakengard.
Be the hero in this mobile version of the epic PlayStation®2 game 'Drakengard.' Battle across four different locations, fighting Empire forces on the ground and in the air!
Vodafone and Square Enix Team Up For Mobile Content:
http://www.sqexm-eu.com/home.asp   (97 words)

  
 Square Enix subsumes Taito - News at GameSpot
Taito will become a subsidiary of Square Enix starting September 28; move costs Square $565 million.
Last month, Square announced its intentions to initiate a friendly takeover of Taito.
Effective September 28, Taito will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/09/22/news_6134186.html   (287 words)

  
 Square Insider Home
Little information about the game was released by Square Enix during...
© SQUARE INSIDER 2001-2006 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Square Enix and Buena Vista Games have announced many of the voice actors...
http://www.squareinsider.com   (341 words)

  
 DraQue Star - Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, & Other Square Enix published Games News Fan Weblog
A frequently updated weblog devoted to post news stories about Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, and other Square Enix published games.
DraQue Star - Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, and Other Square Enix published Games News Fan Weblog
This a fan website and no copyright infringement is intended.
http://dqstar.yellowtexan.com/wikipedia   (225 words)

  
 Enix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Histories of Enix and Square from the official website
Enix was most famous for the Dragon Quest series of games (known as Dragon Warrior in North America).
They also produced mangas, most notably the Fullmetal Alchemist series.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enix   (227 words)

  
 GameSpy: Square Enix Q&A Session Report
It's an example of Square Enix's new philosophy of "polymorphic content", or fully realized worlds that could be used for a variety of media such as games, books, anime, and cell phone content.
Wada reiterated that The World of Mana is not ready to be further revealed, in either release timing or platform -- or even in fact what form of media it would even take.
http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/final-fantasy-xi/615384p1.html   (527 words)

  
 IGN: Square Enix on Board with Microsoft?
For years, cynics and critics have said, and rightly so, that in order to win Japanese gamers hearts, you must give them good Japanese games.
Looking at Blue Dragon and Ninety-Nine Nights will do that to a man. But what about the biggest RPG maker in Japan, Square Enix?
May 13, 2005 - Information recently surfaced on Microsoft's site pointing toward a potential alliance between Microsoft and Square Enix.
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/613/613541p1.html   (397 words)

  
 Square Enix announces earnings, talks FFXII - PlayStation 2 News at GameSpot
In Japan, Square Enix plans to release 8.06 million game units during FY2005, which is about 3 million more than the 4.93 million units that sold during FY2005.
TOKYO--Today, Square Enix announced its first earnings since the company was formed in a merger between rival publishers Square and Enix.
In the console game sector, Square Enix made a total of 37.9 billion yen ($337.9 million) from sales and reported 16.4 billion yen ($146.3 million) in operation profits.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/05/21/news_6098996.html   (954 words)

  
 Suteki-Square.com
I'm willing to bet that sometimes, you tend to ask HOW Square did it.
Final Fantasy is one of the longest running RPGs in the history of gaming.
Today, Square Enix announced their latest title for the PSP system: Itadaki Street, featuring Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy.
http://www.suteki-square.com   (661 words)

  
 Square Enix Video Game News Games Reviews Accessories and Product Price Information
Ubisoft And Square Enix Bring Drakengard 2 For Playstation 2 To North America and Europe
Square Enix Video Game News Games Reviews Accessories and Product Price Information
Square Enix Statement Regarding Titles For Next-Generation Game Consoles
http://www.gameinfowire.com/company.asp?cid=157   (303 words)

  
 FINAL FANTASY XI
FINAL FANTASY, Vana'diel and Tetra Master are registered trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. SQUARE ENIX, the PlayOnline logo, PlayOnline and Rise of the Zilart are trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. Online play requires internet connection and Network Adaptor for PlayStation 2 (sold separately).
Square Enix is also proud to announce some of the fantastic prizes that Logitech has provided for lucky Fan Festival attendees.
The group released their first album to US audiences last August via Apple's iTunes service.
http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/index.shtml   (1525 words)

  
 Square Enix On Lookout News Story From 1UP.com
Is Square Enix becoming the Electronic Arts of Japan?
Whichever direction Square Enix heads in, the bottom line appears to be expansion.
Square Enix has said the long term goal for Taito is a profit margin of 20%, compared to their current 3.4% profit margin.
http://egm.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3143694   (265 words)

  
 E3 2005: Square-Enix Booth Tour @ Gaming Target
I think that the head honchos over at Square Enix took note of the self-perpetuating hype machine that is following its development as they have now announced Dirge of Cerberus, a sequel to the venerable FFVII.
It is no surprise that Square Enix is hard at work on Kingdom Hearts II.
Throw in the fact that Alphonse, your younger brother and partner in combat, is implementing a new AI system to cover your back and you have the recipe for alchemy induced success.
http://www.gamingtarget.com/article.php?artid=4369   (994 words)

  
 Anime News Network - Square Enix to Acquire Taito
Anime News Network - Square Enix to Acquire Taito
If Square Enix is able to reach agreements with Taito and its shareholder to acquire 67% of Taito shares it will acquire the shares and then begin procedures to turn Taito into a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Failing to purchase the 67% ownership, Square Enix still intends to acquire Taito though other means.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=7328   (217 words)

  
 RPGamer > Square-Enix Announces E3 Lineup
Set 400 years after the battle with the Ten Sages, which was the focus of Star Ocean 2, this game will be focused on the story of Fate Linegod.
A title previously released in Japan by Enix before the merger, Star Ocean : Till the End of Time will also be on display at this year's E3.
In her adventures, Yuna will be joined by both the returning Rikku and a new character, Paine.
http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q2-2003/043003a.html   (1048 words)

  
 Mobile Game Developer - Square Enix Looks to Mobile & Online to Diversify Business
Mobile Game Developer - Square Enix Looks to Mobile & Online to Diversify Business
What devices do you use to best present your game?
"Japanese publisher Square Enix, which recently completed its acquisition of Taito, believes that in order for the company to continue to be successful it will need to focus more on the online and mobile sectors in addition to creating epic console RPGs.
http://mobilegd.com/article-1018-flat-0-0.html   (123 words)

  
 News: Square Enix E3 2005 Line-Up Screens - GamersHell.com
E3 2005 Square Soft and Enix Booth Panoramic View
News: Square Enix E3 2005 Line-Up Screens - GamersHell.com
By at 21:25 on May the 20th, 2005
http://www.gamershell.com/news/22291.html   (257 words)

  
 Square Enix Forums
SQUARE ENIX is a trademark of Square Enix Co., Ltd. -
Today, 12:10 PM In: Kingdom Hearts Game Help
Discuss the Kingdom Hearts series brought to you by Square and Disney!
http://www.square-enix-forums.com   (456 words)

  
 Square Haven -- A haven of vapid buttmunchery
Join in and participate in our community now by registering (for free), then write your own reviews, comment on articles and news posts, grade games and albums, or just post in the forums.
The venerable Square Haven provides completist information on Square Enix and its videogames, including news, guides, reviews, soundtrack tracklists, and more.
While this action is not necessarily a sure indicator, it certainly makes apparent Square Enix's interest to localize both titles for an English-speaking audience.
http://www.square-haven.com/home   (1199 words)

  
 Store SQUARE ENIX
The KINGDOM HEARTS series continues to gain popularity with fans of both Disney and Square Enix.
Copyright (C) 2005 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
Explore worlds both new and familiar as Sora, Donald and Goofy search for their friends.
http://shopcdsbooks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=SQX   (417 words)

  
 Square Enix Nation "Providing the Best Since 2003"
Square Enix Nation "Providing the Best Since 2003"
» Kingdom Hearts II » Final Fantasy VII: BC Recent Square Enix News and Site Contents
Expect great changes to come in the upcoming months...
http://www.squarenation.com   (52 words)

  
 Final Fantasy ® X-2 - Square Enix
FINAL FANTASY IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. SQUARE ENIX LOGO IS A TRADEMARK OF SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD
SOFTWARE © 2003, 2004 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
http://www.ffx2-europe.com   (42 words)

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