The above trailer is the official English trailer, recently revealed. Things are certainly looking interesting so far, and Wii owners will no doubt find this a worthy entry in the Crystal Chronicles saga.
The game will be releasing on December 26, 2009 in the US. Japanese importers, however, can get the title on the 12th of November, but there's still no word on a PAL release. We'll keep you updated.
Square have actually realised that advertising is going to be a requirement this time around, as Crystal Chronicles certainly does sell itself. The Crystal Bearers, however, is looking surprisingly fantastic, and so the more word spreads the better!
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - The Crystal Bearers will be releasing sometime in the fourth quarter of this year in Japan. We'll keep you updated on its English localisation.
The game's looking rather fun, and gamers relegated to Wiis will most likely get a kick out of it. It is unclear at this point how far the game has come since it was nearly cancelled about a year ago.
The game is currently looking towards a release sometime in 2010.
Not really much else to say. Last we heard here the game had been cancelled and that the director was meant to make 'an official announcement soon'. That was about a year or more ago. Suddenly the game has resurfaced and seems to be nearing completion.
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - The Crystal Bearers is exclusive to Nintendo's Wii console; its release date is still unknown.
At Nintendo's recent pre-TGS conference, information was disclosed regarding Square's newest Crystal Chronicles spin-off, Echoes of Time. This time, however, the game will feature on two consoles, both the Nintendo Wii and the Nintendo DS (and is compatable with Nintendo's newest console, the DSi.)
The game will be a little different depending on whether you are playing the DS or Wii version obviously, but the fundamental aspects of the title are still the same. Online multiplayer is available, as is Wi-Fi, etc.
As the trailer explains, the game's multiplayer mode can actually feature players using both the DS and the Wii version, as all the areas, challenges etc. are the same between versions. The trailer mentions that the two versions can be played "With friends, with people in Japan... and with people from all around the world."
For reference, here's the original Shonen Jump! scan that revealed the title:
And finally, the Japanese covers for both versions:
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Echoes of Time will be releasing for the Nintendo DSi/Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii on the 1st of January, 2009 in Japan. No word yet on a Western release, but we presume one is happening.
Also, please note that this year's Tokyo Game Show will be held between the 9th and 12th of October. Look forward to plenty of big announcements!
To be more specific, Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - My Life as a King is available across Europe and the UK as of today, May 20, 2008, for the price of 1500 Wii Points (approx. 7GBP/10EUR).
This is another aspect of Square's recent promise to try and release games at similar times worldwide - today's new players have only had to wait a week or so after their US-equivalents. Keep it up, Square!
To be more specific, Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - My Life as a King will be available across Europe and the UK on May 20, 2008, for the price of 1500 Wii Points (approx. 7GBP/10EUR).
This news follows directly from yesterday's North American release. Stay tuned for more details on this release and any upcoming download content!
Yes, you read right, the game's release has snuck up on us and launched on Nintendo's WiiWare channel today. The game is currently only available across North America, for the cost of 1500 Wii Points.
Nintendo's official press release notes: "My Life as a King takes a legendary franchise and launches it into the realm of simulation gaming. Players are challenged to rebuild a kingdom, leading its young king on a path of discovery through an adventure bristling with mystery and intrigue."
Stay tuned for more news on a possible European/UK/Australian release date! Until then, enjoy North Americans!
Additionally, these next two will be coming in June.
Library (your people can memorise abilities specific to their race) - 200 Points
Tower of Eternity (another new dungeon, this one holding a treasure!) - 300 Points
Unfortunately, these are exclusive to the Japanese version at the moment, but once the game is released in America and rest of the Western gaming world, this will give us a good idea of what to expect!
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - My Life as a King will be releasing on the North American WiiWare on the 12th of May, 2008. Further English releases are sure to follow.
What will this content consist of? At this time, Square were unclear - they will come of various sizes, and will be priced between 100-300 Wii Points.
And that's all we know.
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - My Life as a King was released several days ago in Japan. The title is coming to the West sometime soon this year. Expect details about this content to be finalised then.
Final Fantasy Insider
Coverage
