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Final Fantasy XIV will be Square Enix's new MMO available on both PS3 and PC.

News comes from Japan that Square Enix will bring its long-running MMORPG, Final Fantasy XI, to the Sony PlayStation 3.

"Contrary to what we were originally told, there will be a Square Enix press conference after all, at 11a.m on the Wednesday of the show. This will be a portal for selected media to learn more about one of Square Enix’s currently unannounced games, which we can reveal is an MMO codenamed Rapture..."

"One of the final hurdles to Square Enix’s acquisition of UK publisher Eidos Interactive has been overcome, with shareholders voting overwhelmingly in favor of the move. Over 85 percent of shareholders, representing 99.92 percent of shares, voted in favor of Square Enix’s $117 million takeover..."

Interesting discussion of various cheating in games - mentions Square Enix security tokens.

This is an excellent article on the success of EVE Online, that has potential ramifications for FFXI and any successor MMOs by Square Enix.

"According to the schedule, shareholders will vote on March 25th. If all goes as planned, Square Enix will take full ownership of the UK-based Tomb Raider publisher by May 6."

Translated by JPButton.

"Square Enix has bought a significant number of shares in Eidos as its acquisition of the Tomb Raider publisher gathers pace"

Square Enix president Yoichi Wada said: "Eidos' products are highly complementary to our business and will accelerate our aggressive expansion into Western markets."

"While the rest of the other video game publishers at the NYCC brought video games for fans to check out, Square-Enix brought lots and lots of toys. No playable demos. No trailers. Just toys."

"Final Fantasy publisher Square Enix saw its share price fall to its lowest in five years after it announced it needs to postpone its earnings announcement."