(News by White-haired Journalist)

Square Enix, the developer that made legendary games like the Final Fantasy series possbile, once again stormed an electronic gaming event by showing their fans what they have in store for the next generation gaming consoles and mobiles. Hold on to your seats because we too haven’t been surprised like this after finding out how big their upcoming projects are.

The mixed up world of KINGDOM HEARTS

First up is the revelation of three new titles for the Kingdom Hearts series. That’s right! Three new, whopping titles for the Kingdom Hearts series, an unexpected turn of events for the game. Square Enix seems to be betting big on this title as they want the game to swarm over different consoles. Aside from the first two previous releases for the PlayStation 2, the three new titles will be released for the Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, and mobile phones.

The first title named Kingdom Hearts Coded for mobile phones showed a trailer that featured both Sora, the protagonist of the first Kingdom Hearts, and Jiminy Cricket. In this game, it seems like Jiminy got curious while browsing through his journal when he saw a page that reads, “We must return to free them from their torment.” Confused, he consults King Mickey Mouse. Mickey then digitized Jiminy, marking the latter’s adventure from there.

The second title for the series is Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days for the Nintendo DS. This game is focused on the characters of Kingdom Hearts 2, particularly on Organization XIII and Roxas. What’s new in this game is that this is a multiplayer game where players can fight cooperatively againts enemies, although it still featured a single player game similar to the previous KH installments. Judging from the trailer, it seems that the game will take players deep inside Organization XIII, revealing its secrets and introducing a 14th member from the original 13. The KH world seems to be getting more and more interesting.

The third title for the PSP is Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, a way back prequel to KH 1. The story will focus on the Keyblade Masters around the world. The trailer introduced two characters, one of which stroke a very similar resemblance to Roxas.

More to come: FINAL FANTASY XIII, FINAL FANTASY VERSUS XIII and DISSIDIA: FINAL FANTASY

Lots of footages were seen for the FF XIII game. Some angles shown were places inside the game like the circular city called the Cocoon, a place protected by machines and monsters. A new twist to the series is that the main character seems to be an antagonist named Lightning, a chosen one to bring an end to mankind. Square Enix emphasized that this game is a PS3 exlusive, showing the words “For PlayStation 3 Only” at the end of the trailer.

Final Fantasy Versus XIII, also for the PS3, is the ultimate teaser as little is known what’s this game is going to be about. The trailer featured a black costumed protagoinist, a long haired bloned and a room of men in suits.

Dissidia: Final Fantasy for the PSP seems to be the interesting apple in the lot. The trailer showed Squall Leonhart, the “cold” protagonist of Final Fantasy VIII, and Firion, the fierce rebel commander from Final Fantasy II, fighting each other. Will this be a fighting game like Tekken Tag Tournament where all the Tekken characters, from 1 to 3, will be playable? It seems interesting to see a Bahamut versus Tonberry round.

The sexiest and most deadly NYPD Officer is back!

Remember this beauty? Do the words Mitochondria and Eve ring a bell? That’s right folks! Aya Brea is back! Aya will star in her latest prequel titled “Parasite Eve: The 3rd Birthday coming out for mobile phones. A trailer shows of a blonde girl inside a chapel (Probably Aya herself) wearing a wedding dress where she pulls out a gun the moment she sees a man in front of the chapel doors. Yikes! That’s Aya Brea for us!

W-h J: Being a big Square Enix fan…WOW! I cannot believe what I just heard! Three new Kingdom Hearts, Three new Final Fantasy XIII, and Aya Brea is back in action! Need I say more? XD

Tokyo Game Show ‘07 indeed is not an ordinary Electronic Gaming Event.  Be there and be SQUAREd (Enix)

XD 

(Source: Gamespot)

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