05/11/2007: "New Crisis Core Info, Square Enix Party, More"
Jeux France has posted a new scan from Shonen Jump which includes information about how summons will work in Crisis Core. Apparently, summon monsters such as Ifrit have to be fought and defeated; summoning them requires their reel to show up in the slots that are the core of the "Digital Mind Wave" battle system. The article (en français) and scan can be seen here.
Meanwhile, Square Enix Party 2007 is currently taking place in Japan. As previously reported on the Citadel, Before Crisis, Crisis Core, and Advent Children Complete are all present at the show; in addition, the former two games are playable on the show floor, as is Dirge of Cerberus: Lost Episode (source: NeoGAF Forums). One recently revealed new game is Final Fantasy Dissidia, a PSP title which appears to incorporate characters from several Final Fantasy games; no FFVII characters have been unveiled (yet?), but we'll be sure to keep an eye out for them! (UPDATE [05/12/07]: Sephiroth is said to be in Dissidia; meanwhile, Crisis Core's Japanese release date has been announced as being September 13th of this year. Thanks to CloudANDTidus for the tip!) If you'd like to discuss FF Dissidia or Square Enix Party in general, feel free to join our ongoing discussion in the Forums.
On to site business: please join us in welcoming longtime Citadel contributor Anguipes Seraph to the staff! Anguipes has taken on the role of Moderator of the Final Fantasy-related discussion forums.
Posted by Reeve at 08:43 PM EST