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TOKYO JAPAN- 27th FEBRUARY 2002
Today, Squaresoft highly acclaimed and successful developers of the FINAL FANTASY franchise; has announced plans to develop for the NINTENDO GAMECUBE console, starting with the titles- FINAL FANTASY ANTHOLOGY II and FINAL FANTASY XII.
The decision was reached after various internal meetings for the past 9 months.
Squaresoft, who has been in business with NCL since 1989 and ceasing in 1996 are overjoyed to resume development on a Nintendo Console immediately.
Various internal differences between both companies have been resolved. As of 25th February 2002, Nintendo and Square have reached various financial agreements and information relating to that matter will be announced shortly.
Squaresoft has also come to the decision to re-release FINAL FANTASY VII-VIII and IX with an added demo of XII and videos as a greatest hits title being FINAL FANTASY ANTHOLOGY II- spanning two Gamecube discs in total- the set titles will release Christmas 2002 in Japan and America, these titles where huge sellers worldwide for the PLAYSTATION format, selling 110.000 copies in total.
Furthermore, Squaresoft must reiterate that rumours of intentions to cease development for the Playstation 2 format and/or to cease contact and business with Sony Computer Entertainment is untrue, we shall take this opportunity to announce that scheduled and un-announced titles will be released as planned for the PS2 format.
Reuters News Agency Japan.
KYOTO JAPAN- 27th FEBRUARY 2002
As of 26th FEBRUARY 2002 Nintendo Co Ltd, purchased a stake of 25% of Shares from Squaresoft at the Japanese Stock market.
Four months ago, Sony Computer Entertainment purchased a 19% of Stock in the company, fuelling speculation of exclusiveness within the PS2 format.
Furthermore, the purchase of stocks by Sony Computer Entertainment rescued the Videogame company Squaresoft from financial difficulties after the US and Worldwide box office failure of the CG Final Fantasy movie.
Nintendo's move has come as a surprise to the industry with a higher share than it's Japanese rival, since the late 90's Squaresoft shunned Nintendos new console being the Nintendo 64 for exclusive development of the successful Final Fantasy titles for the Playstation console, ending years of good business between the two companies.
The move from Nintendo has guaranteed development for its Gamecube console and Gameboy Advance.
A statement from Squaresoft is expected shortly.
Microsoft
WASHINGTON- 27th APRIL 2005
Today Microsoft is pleased to announce that development on the X-BOX successor is in advanced stages.
Codenamed XBOX 2 the console will be backwards compatible with the huge success being the XBOX Entertainment system.
The specs of the new console as of yet have not been agreed, but assurances of cutting edge technology with huge benefits will be assured.
We are also pleased to announce that the XBOX has sold 100 Million consoles worldwide since its launch in 2001-2002. Beating the Sony Playstation 2 in amount of sales and the Nintendo Gamecube system throughout the past 3 years.
We are also pleased to confirm that Lucasarts, Electronic Arts, Core and Ubi Soft are now 2nd Party helping to bring gaming to a wider audience.
The release of our new console will hopefully be on shelves early 2007. Details regarding the name and innards will be announced at a special conference to be held on 02 September 2006.
Joint Statement-Nintendo Co Ltd, Sega and Sony Computer Entertainment.
TOKYO JAPAN 15th JUNE 2005
On behalf of Nintendo Company Ltd, Sega and Sony Computer Entertainment. Osaka Enterprises are pleased to announce that the three companies have agreed to terms of the joint development of a new Games Console, to be released Q4 2006.
Guaranteed to be cutting edge in technology and out powering any competition, the new console has guaranteed to bring gaming back to the industry that has been dominated by Microsoft's veering approach.
Furthermore, the console will use chips that are designed to run both Gamecube Optical discs and PS2 DVD's, guaranteeing backwards compatibility with both consoles.
Boasting development from the worlds hottest development studios of all three companies, the New joint venture is assured and guaranteed to be a resounding success.
Work that had been undertook with the previous PS2 Successor and Gamecube Successor, will now be amalgamated with Segas expertise efforts.
A special floor, will be dominating this years 2nd E3 where plans and announcements will be released to the press, where the unveiling of the name of the console will be known as with various titles currently in development such as:
Super Mario Next, The Legend of Zelda, Perfect Dark 3, Grand Turismo 5, Metal Gear Wrath, Sonic Extreme 2 and NiGHTS 3.
Details regarding a stake in the Nintendo Subsidiary- Rareware by Microsoft have been announced as false.
Wishful thinking?
Today, Squaresoft highly acclaimed and successful developers of the FINAL FANTASY franchise; has announced plans to develop for the NINTENDO GAMECUBE console, starting with the titles- FINAL FANTASY ANTHOLOGY II and FINAL FANTASY XII.
The decision was reached after various internal meetings for the past 9 months.
Squaresoft, who has been in business with NCL since 1989 and ceasing in 1996 are overjoyed to resume development on a Nintendo Console immediately.
Various internal differences between both companies have been resolved. As of 25th February 2002, Nintendo and Square have reached various financial agreements and information relating to that matter will be announced shortly.
Squaresoft has also come to the decision to re-release FINAL FANTASY VII-VIII and IX with an added demo of XII and videos as a greatest hits title being FINAL FANTASY ANTHOLOGY II- spanning two Gamecube discs in total- the set titles will release Christmas 2002 in Japan and America, these titles where huge sellers worldwide for the PLAYSTATION format, selling 110.000 copies in total.
Furthermore, Squaresoft must reiterate that rumours of intentions to cease development for the Playstation 2 format and/or to cease contact and business with Sony Computer Entertainment is untrue, we shall take this opportunity to announce that scheduled and un-announced titles will be released as planned for the PS2 format.
Reuters News Agency Japan.
KYOTO JAPAN- 27th FEBRUARY 2002
As of 26th FEBRUARY 2002 Nintendo Co Ltd, purchased a stake of 25% of Shares from Squaresoft at the Japanese Stock market.
Four months ago, Sony Computer Entertainment purchased a 19% of Stock in the company, fuelling speculation of exclusiveness within the PS2 format.
Furthermore, the purchase of stocks by Sony Computer Entertainment rescued the Videogame company Squaresoft from financial difficulties after the US and Worldwide box office failure of the CG Final Fantasy movie.
Nintendo's move has come as a surprise to the industry with a higher share than it's Japanese rival, since the late 90's Squaresoft shunned Nintendos new console being the Nintendo 64 for exclusive development of the successful Final Fantasy titles for the Playstation console, ending years of good business between the two companies.
The move from Nintendo has guaranteed development for its Gamecube console and Gameboy Advance.
A statement from Squaresoft is expected shortly.
Microsoft
WASHINGTON- 27th APRIL 2005
Today Microsoft is pleased to announce that development on the X-BOX successor is in advanced stages.
Codenamed XBOX 2 the console will be backwards compatible with the huge success being the XBOX Entertainment system.
The specs of the new console as of yet have not been agreed, but assurances of cutting edge technology with huge benefits will be assured.
We are also pleased to announce that the XBOX has sold 100 Million consoles worldwide since its launch in 2001-2002. Beating the Sony Playstation 2 in amount of sales and the Nintendo Gamecube system throughout the past 3 years.
We are also pleased to confirm that Lucasarts, Electronic Arts, Core and Ubi Soft are now 2nd Party helping to bring gaming to a wider audience.
The release of our new console will hopefully be on shelves early 2007. Details regarding the name and innards will be announced at a special conference to be held on 02 September 2006.
Joint Statement-Nintendo Co Ltd, Sega and Sony Computer Entertainment.
TOKYO JAPAN 15th JUNE 2005
On behalf of Nintendo Company Ltd, Sega and Sony Computer Entertainment. Osaka Enterprises are pleased to announce that the three companies have agreed to terms of the joint development of a new Games Console, to be released Q4 2006.
Guaranteed to be cutting edge in technology and out powering any competition, the new console has guaranteed to bring gaming back to the industry that has been dominated by Microsoft's veering approach.
Furthermore, the console will use chips that are designed to run both Gamecube Optical discs and PS2 DVD's, guaranteeing backwards compatibility with both consoles.
Boasting development from the worlds hottest development studios of all three companies, the New joint venture is assured and guaranteed to be a resounding success.
Work that had been undertook with the previous PS2 Successor and Gamecube Successor, will now be amalgamated with Segas expertise efforts.
A special floor, will be dominating this years 2nd E3 where plans and announcements will be released to the press, where the unveiling of the name of the console will be known as with various titles currently in development such as:
Super Mario Next, The Legend of Zelda, Perfect Dark 3, Grand Turismo 5, Metal Gear Wrath, Sonic Extreme 2 and NiGHTS 3.
Details regarding a stake in the Nintendo Subsidiary- Rareware by Microsoft have been announced as false.
Wishful thinking?
Plus, Does anyone think my Square 'prediction' was a little spot on after reading Squares response to the Nintendo deal?
Heh heh, I'll give another Prediction(s): As Ive said before MGS will appear on GC.
A port of Devil May Cry will be announced for GC.
Secret Of Mana will be announced as a port for GBA and its unreleased English language sequel Secret of Mana 2.
You'll see!!.......
Heh heh, I'll give another Prediction(s): As Ive said before MGS will appear on GC.
A port of Devil May Cry will be announced for GC.
Secret Of Mana will be announced as a port for GBA and its unreleased English language sequel Secret of Mana 2.
You'll see!!.......
I should have added MGS2 to that list!
I wonder...
Final Fantasy Rules!
Final Fantasy Rules!
And I thought this was wishful thinking, hah!
Although, very possible! Who'd agree?
Very wishful.
:D
:D
TOKYO JAPAN- 27th FEBRUARY 2002
Today, Squaresoft highly acclaimed and successful developers of the FINAL FANTASY franchise; has announced plans to develop for the NINTENDO GAMECUBE console, starting with the titles- FINAL FANTASY ANTHOLOGY II and FINAL FANTASY XII.
The decision was reached after various internal meetings for the past 9 months.
Squaresoft, who has been in business with NCL since 1989 and ceasing in 1996 are overjoyed to resume development on a Nintendo Console immediately.
Various internal differences between both companies have been resolved. As of 25th February 2002, Nintendo and Square have reached various financial agreements and information relating to that matter will be announced shortly.
Squaresoft has also come to the decision to re-release FINAL FANTASY VII-VIII and IX with an added demo of XII and videos as a greatest hits title being FINAL FANTASY ANTHOLOGY II- spanning two Gamecube discs in total- the set titles will release Christmas 2002 in Japan and America, these titles where huge sellers worldwide for the PLAYSTATION format, selling 110.000 copies in total.
Furthermore, Squaresoft must reiterate that rumours of intentions to cease development for the Playstation 2 format and/or to cease contact and business with Sony Computer Entertainment is untrue, we shall take this opportunity to announce that scheduled and un-announced titles will be released as planned for the PS2 format.
Reuters News Agency Japan.
KYOTO JAPAN- 27th FEBRUARY 2002
As of 26th FEBRUARY 2002 Nintendo Co Ltd, purchased a stake of 25% of Shares from Squaresoft at the Japanese Stock market.
Four months ago, Sony Computer Entertainment purchased a 19% of Stock in the company, fuelling speculation of exclusiveness within the PS2 format.
Furthermore, the purchase of stocks by Sony Computer Entertainment rescued the Videogame company Squaresoft from financial difficulties after the US and Worldwide box office failure of the CG Final Fantasy movie.
Nintendo's move has come as a surprise to the industry with a higher share than it's Japanese rival, since the late 90's Squaresoft shunned Nintendos new console being the Nintendo 64 for exclusive development of the successful Final Fantasy titles for the Playstation console, ending years of good business between the two companies.
The move from Nintendo has guaranteed development for its Gamecube console and Gameboy Advance.
A statement from Squaresoft is expected shortly.
Microsoft
WASHINGTON- 27th APRIL 2005
Today Microsoft is pleased to announce that development on the X-BOX successor is in advanced stages.
Codenamed XBOX 2 the console will be backwards compatible with the huge success being the XBOX Entertainment system.
The specs of the new console as of yet have not been agreed, but assurances of cutting edge technology with huge benefits will be assured.
We are also pleased to announce that the XBOX has sold 100 Million consoles worldwide since its launch in 2001-2002. Beating the Sony Playstation 2 in amount of sales and the Nintendo Gamecube system throughout the past 3 years.
We are also pleased to confirm that Lucasarts, Electronic Arts, Core and Ubi Soft are now 2nd Party helping to bring gaming to a wider audience.
The release of our new console will hopefully be on shelves early 2007. Details regarding the name and innards will be announced at a special conference to be held on 02 September 2006.
Joint Statement-Nintendo Co Ltd, Sega and Sony Computer Entertainment.
TOKYO JAPAN 15th JUNE 2005
On behalf of Nintendo Company Ltd, Sega and Sony Computer Entertainment. Osaka Enterprises are pleased to announce that the three companies have agreed to terms of the joint development of a new Games Console, to be released Q4 2006.
Guaranteed to be cutting edge in technology and out powering any competition, the new console has guaranteed to bring gaming back to the industry that has been dominated by Microsoft's veering approach.
Furthermore, the console will use chips that are designed to run both Gamecube Optical discs and PS2 DVD's, guaranteeing backwards compatibility with both consoles.
Boasting development from the worlds hottest development studios of all three companies, the New joint venture is assured and guaranteed to be a resounding success.
Work that had been undertook with the previous PS2 Successor and Gamecube Successor, will now be amalgamated with Segas expertise efforts.
A special floor, will be dominating this years 2nd E3 where plans and announcements will be released to the press, where the unveiling of the name of the console will be known as with various titles currently in development such as:
Super Mario Next, The Legend of Zelda, Perfect Dark 3, Grand Turismo 5, Metal Gear Wrath, Sonic Extreme 2 and NiGHTS 3.
Details regarding a stake in the Nintendo Subsidiary- Rareware by Microsoft have been announced as false.
Wishful thinking?
Today, Squaresoft highly acclaimed and successful developers of the FINAL FANTASY franchise; has announced plans to develop for the NINTENDO GAMECUBE console, starting with the titles- FINAL FANTASY ANTHOLOGY II and FINAL FANTASY XII.
The decision was reached after various internal meetings for the past 9 months.
Squaresoft, who has been in business with NCL since 1989 and ceasing in 1996 are overjoyed to resume development on a Nintendo Console immediately.
Various internal differences between both companies have been resolved. As of 25th February 2002, Nintendo and Square have reached various financial agreements and information relating to that matter will be announced shortly.
Squaresoft has also come to the decision to re-release FINAL FANTASY VII-VIII and IX with an added demo of XII and videos as a greatest hits title being FINAL FANTASY ANTHOLOGY II- spanning two Gamecube discs in total- the set titles will release Christmas 2002 in Japan and America, these titles where huge sellers worldwide for the PLAYSTATION format, selling 110.000 copies in total.
Furthermore, Squaresoft must reiterate that rumours of intentions to cease development for the Playstation 2 format and/or to cease contact and business with Sony Computer Entertainment is untrue, we shall take this opportunity to announce that scheduled and un-announced titles will be released as planned for the PS2 format.
Reuters News Agency Japan.
KYOTO JAPAN- 27th FEBRUARY 2002
As of 26th FEBRUARY 2002 Nintendo Co Ltd, purchased a stake of 25% of Shares from Squaresoft at the Japanese Stock market.
Four months ago, Sony Computer Entertainment purchased a 19% of Stock in the company, fuelling speculation of exclusiveness within the PS2 format.
Furthermore, the purchase of stocks by Sony Computer Entertainment rescued the Videogame company Squaresoft from financial difficulties after the US and Worldwide box office failure of the CG Final Fantasy movie.
Nintendo's move has come as a surprise to the industry with a higher share than it's Japanese rival, since the late 90's Squaresoft shunned Nintendos new console being the Nintendo 64 for exclusive development of the successful Final Fantasy titles for the Playstation console, ending years of good business between the two companies.
The move from Nintendo has guaranteed development for its Gamecube console and Gameboy Advance.
A statement from Squaresoft is expected shortly.
Microsoft
WASHINGTON- 27th APRIL 2005
Today Microsoft is pleased to announce that development on the X-BOX successor is in advanced stages.
Codenamed XBOX 2 the console will be backwards compatible with the huge success being the XBOX Entertainment system.
The specs of the new console as of yet have not been agreed, but assurances of cutting edge technology with huge benefits will be assured.
We are also pleased to announce that the XBOX has sold 100 Million consoles worldwide since its launch in 2001-2002. Beating the Sony Playstation 2 in amount of sales and the Nintendo Gamecube system throughout the past 3 years.
We are also pleased to confirm that Lucasarts, Electronic Arts, Core and Ubi Soft are now 2nd Party helping to bring gaming to a wider audience.
The release of our new console will hopefully be on shelves early 2007. Details regarding the name and innards will be announced at a special conference to be held on 02 September 2006.
Joint Statement-Nintendo Co Ltd, Sega and Sony Computer Entertainment.
TOKYO JAPAN 15th JUNE 2005
On behalf of Nintendo Company Ltd, Sega and Sony Computer Entertainment. Osaka Enterprises are pleased to announce that the three companies have agreed to terms of the joint development of a new Games Console, to be released Q4 2006.
Guaranteed to be cutting edge in technology and out powering any competition, the new console has guaranteed to bring gaming back to the industry that has been dominated by Microsoft's veering approach.
Furthermore, the console will use chips that are designed to run both Gamecube Optical discs and PS2 DVD's, guaranteeing backwards compatibility with both consoles.
Boasting development from the worlds hottest development studios of all three companies, the New joint venture is assured and guaranteed to be a resounding success.
Work that had been undertook with the previous PS2 Successor and Gamecube Successor, will now be amalgamated with Segas expertise efforts.
A special floor, will be dominating this years 2nd E3 where plans and announcements will be released to the press, where the unveiling of the name of the console will be known as with various titles currently in development such as:
Super Mario Next, The Legend of Zelda, Perfect Dark 3, Grand Turismo 5, Metal Gear Wrath, Sonic Extreme 2 and NiGHTS 3.
Details regarding a stake in the Nintendo Subsidiary- Rareware by Microsoft have been announced as false.
Wishful thinking?