e3 2012

A Night Of Speed-Dating With Kingdom Hearts, Theatrhythm And Heroes Of Ruin

I’m in California this week for the purpose of checking out a bunch of video games that will be shown at E3 next month. I’m a pre-E3 judge*, you see, bouncing from one showcase with a game publisher to another, signing lots of paperwork in which I swear not to tell people about these games for a few weeks.


April 20, 2012
Nintendo

Preorder Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, Get This Adorable Stylus

Square Enix said today it would include this cute stylus as a preorder bonus for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, which is great for two reasons:


March 27, 2012
In Real Life

Five Songs That Must Be Added To Theatrhythm

The Final Fantasy series has been renowned for excellent soundtracks since back in the 8-bit era. So it’s really no surprise that Square Enix would release a game like Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy. Despite hitting the streets in Japan back in February, it has only recently been announced for Western release.


Nintendo

Theatrhythm’s 3 Types Of Gameplay In Action

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy is a music game much like Oendan/Elite Beat Agents where you tap the 3DS’s pen on the touch screen in time with the beat.


February 16, 2012
Nintendo

First Look At Buying Nintendo 3DS Downloadable Content

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy is apparently flying off store shelves in Japan. Gamers can beef up their Final Fantasy music game experience with some pricey DLC. Sister site Kotaku Japan put the game through its downloadable content paces.


February 8, 2012
Nintendo

Final Fantasy Bringing Pricey DLC To 3DS

While Nintendo’s said it would help ensure that DLC pricing isn’t unreasonable, Square Enix shows us the future. One downloadable song for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy is ¥150 ($1.95); all eight tracks are ¥1200 ($15) Not cheap! [忍之閻魔帳]


September 21, 2011
Nintendo

I, For One, Welcome Our New Final Fantasy Rhythm Game For 3DS

While some of my colleagues may not be fans of the first Final Fantasy-based rhythm game for the Nintendo 3DS, I continue to hold out hope for Square Enix’s Theatrhythm Final Fantasy.


July 12, 2011
News

The Music And Maker Of Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy Revealed

Square Enix has made the unusual mash-up of music and role-playing game known as Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy official. The Nintendo 3DS game will span the music and characters of thirteen Final Fantasy games and comes from a promising developer.