Final Fantasy XI new media and PlayOnline details! Give us a break!
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Square has released the first screens of the next installment of the massively popular Final Fantasy RPG series. Check them out…
SquareSoft has also begun to cement plans for its Internet gaming service PlayOnline, set up in conjunction with Namco and Enix.
The first stage of game testing will commence in mid September and will comprise a selected group of 500 gamers. The network will be initially implemented for use with Windows, Macintosh and PlayStation 2 with HD support but Square has confirmed that the code has been tailored to enable any next generation console to connect and play.
The second phase of testing will take place in December and will include the first working build of Final Fantasy XI, which is already reported to be over 30% complete and scheduled to launch in Japan in March 2002. The PlayOnline servers will be free to use for the first month until April when a subscription will be required to continue.
Square has yet to explain how you can apply to become a tester, but we will supply details as soon as they become available. We are hoping that, given the global nature of the venture, Square will drop its Japan-centric attitude and allow gamers from around the world to take part, but this has not been confirmed.
Square also stated that Tetra Master will be included as a launch title for PlayOnline. Tetra Master is an enhanced version of the card battle mini game in Final Fantasy IX and will be available to play on PlayStation 2, Windows and Macintosh. This move will combat the legions of unofficial fan servers that already host the popular game.
Enix and Namco have confirmed that they are working both collaboratively and separately on unique content for PlayOnline.
SquareSoft has also begun to cement plans for its Internet gaming service PlayOnline, set up in conjunction with Namco and Enix.
The first stage of game testing will commence in mid September and will comprise a selected group of 500 gamers. The network will be initially implemented for use with Windows, Macintosh and PlayStation 2 with HD support but Square has confirmed that the code has been tailored to enable any next generation console to connect and play.
The second phase of testing will take place in December and will include the first working build of Final Fantasy XI, which is already reported to be over 30% complete and scheduled to launch in Japan in March 2002. The PlayOnline servers will be free to use for the first month until April when a subscription will be required to continue.
Square has yet to explain how you can apply to become a tester, but we will supply details as soon as they become available. We are hoping that, given the global nature of the venture, Square will drop its Japan-centric attitude and allow gamers from around the world to take part, but this has not been confirmed.
Square also stated that Tetra Master will be included as a launch title for PlayOnline. Tetra Master is an enhanced version of the card battle mini game in Final Fantasy IX and will be available to play on PlayStation 2, Windows and Macintosh. This move will combat the legions of unofficial fan servers that already host the popular game.
Enix and Namco have confirmed that they are working both collaboratively and separately on unique content for PlayOnline.
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