Today Nintendo launched it WiiWare initiative. For those of you who don’t know, WiiWare are original games and applications specifically designed for the Wii. WiiWare games are different from virtual console games because they are original titles, not emulated games from previous consoles.
Six titles are available now, and include:
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicals: My Life as a King: 1500 Wii Points
LostWinds: 1000 Wii Points
TV Show King: 1000 Wii Points
Pop: 700 Wii Points
VIP Casino Blackjack: 700 Wii Points
Defend Your Castle: 500 Wii Points
Hit the jump for games descriptions and the full press release. Continued…
Today, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy IV will be hitting American shelves on July 22 for the Nintendo DS. The remake will include updated 3d graphics, fully voiced cutscenes and added content.
Today it was announced that Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo’s Dungeon will arrive in the United States July 8 on the Nintendo Wii. The super cute, kid friendly RPG will cost $39.99.
Similar to the staggering sales domination the DS Lite has had over in Japan, Sony’s redesigned PSP is experiencing the same kind of early success. According to Sony, PSP Slim and Lite sales have climbed to 580,000 since being released on Sept. 13. Sparking the craze hasn’t just been the unit itself, however, as all 77,777 Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII special edition PSPs have been sold out. Shocker? Not really. Considering how well a redesigned DS did in Japan, it was obvious the PSP might experience the same effect — especially with a Final Fantasy title to piggyback on.
The PlayStation Portable is the only gaming console selling well in Japan, due to the September 13 release of the PSP Slim & Lite. All other console sales are down, with the Nintendo DS selling 10,000 fewer units this week.
Today Tokyo-based Square Enix announced the official opening of their long-awaited 
