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Final Fantasy Tactics A2
''Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift'' is a tactical role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. Releasing in 2007 in Japan and 2008 in the West, the game is a sequel to ''Final Fantasy Tactics Advance'' and forms part of the ''Ivalice, Ivalice Alliance'', a group of games set in the titular fictional universe. The game features cameo appearances from central and supporting characters from ''Final Fantasy XII'', a title set in Ivalice. ''Tactics A2'' follows a young man named Luso Clemens after he is transported through a magical book to the world of Ivalice. Rescued from monsters by a clan leader named Cid and later joined by the thief Adelle, Luso becomes involved in battles between rival clans as he seeks a way home. Gameplay carries over mechanics from ''Tactics Advance'' including turn-based combat on a grid, a themed Recurring elements in the Final Fantasy series#Classes, Job system, and a "Law" system placi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Square Enix
is a Japanese Multinational corporation, multinational holding company, production enterprise and entertainment conglomerate, best known for its ''Final Fantasy'', ''Dragon Quest'', ''Star Ocean'' and ''Kingdom Hearts'' role-playing video game franchises, among numerous others. Outside of video game publishing and development, it is also in the business of merchandise, Arcade game, arcade facilities, and manga publication under its Gangan Comics brand. The original Square Enix Co., Ltd. was formed in April 2003 from a mergers and acquisitions, merger between Square (video game company), Square and Enix, with the latter as the surviving company. Each share of Square's common stock was stock swap, exchanged for 0.85 shares of Enix's common stock. At the time, 80% of Square Enix staff were made up of former Square employees. As part of the merger, former Square president Yoichi Wada was appointed the president of the new corporation, while former Enix president Keiji Honda was name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mobile Game
A mobile game, or smartphone game, is a video game that is typically played on a mobile phone. The term also refers to all games that are played on any portable device, including from mobile phone (feature phone or smartphone), tablet, PDA to handheld game console, portable media player or graphing calculator, with and without network availability. The earliest known game on a mobile phone was a Tetris variant on the Hagenuk MT-2000 device from 1994. In 1997, Nokia launched ''Snake''. Snake, which was pre-installed in most mobile devices manufactured by Nokia, has since become one of the most played games and is found on more than 350 million devices worldwide. A variant of the ''Snake'' game for the Nokia 6110, using the infrared port, was also the first two-player game for mobile phones. Today, mobile games are usually downloaded from an app store but in some cases are also preloaded in the handheld devices by the OEM or by the mobile operator when purchased, via infrar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stylus (computing)
In computing, a stylus (or stylus pen) is a small pen-shaped instrument whose tip position on a computer monitor can be detected. It is used to draw, or make selections by tapping. While devices with touchscreens such as newer computers, mobile devices (smartphones and personal digital assistants), game consoles, and graphics tablets can usually be operated with a fingertip, a stylus provides more accurate and controllable input. The stylus has the same function as a mouse or touchpad as a pointing device; its use is commonly called pen computing. History The earliest computer-related usage for a stylus was in 1643 with Pascal's calculator. The device had rotary dials that would rotate in accordance to the selected numbers, and with gears, drums, and clever engineering, it was capable of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (using 9's constant). The user would use a stylus to turn the dials. Later devices of this type include the Arithmometer, in the 1860s; and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revenant Wings
is a real-time tactical role-playing game developed by Think & Feel and Square Enix and published by Square Enix for the Nintendo DS. It is a stand-alone title related to the 2006 PlayStation 2 role-playing video game ''Final Fantasy XII''. One year after the events of ''Final Fantasy XII'', the protagonist Vaan is a sky pirate, possessing his own airship. He is joined in a quest by his friend and navigator Penelo, other returning characters from the original title, along with new characters such as Llyud, a member of the Aegyl race who have wings protruding from their backs. Their treasure-hunting adventures take them to the purvama (floating continent) of Lemurés and the ground below, where the story begins. ''Revenant Wings'' is the first title announced in the ''Ivalice Alliance'' series of video games. The North American release of the game was rebalanced to be more difficult than the Japanese version, and was released on November 20, 2007. Gameplay After completing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balthier
is a 25-year-old fictional character in the ''Final Fantasy'' series, and a protagonist in ''Final Fantasy XII''. He was designed by Akihiko Yoshida, was voiced by Gideon Emery and Hiroaki Hirata in the English and Japanese versions respectively, and is one of the most positively received characters of the game, compared by some to the likes of James Bond and Han Solo. In ''Final Fantasy XII'', he is a sky pirate who is accompanied by a member of the fictional Viera species, Fran. While attempting to steal the "Goddess's Magicite", they encounter protagonist Vaan, who had already stolen it. This coincidence entangles them into the main plot of ''Final Fantasy XII''. His birth name is Ffamran mied Bunansa, and he is the estranged son of Doctor Cid, one of the game's primary antagonists. Balthier later appears in '' Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings'' and in a cameo appearance in '' Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions''. Character design Balthier was designed by Akihiko Yos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akitoshi Kawazu
is a Japanese game designer, director, producer and writer. After joining Square (video game company), Square (later Square Enix) in 1985, he went on to become a central developer for the first two ''Final Fantasy'' titles, then acted as creator and lead developer for the ''SaGa'' series. Interested in games since his high school days, his first project at Square was a graphic designer for ''Rad Racer''; he then acted as battle designer for ''Final Fantasy (video game), Final Fantasy'' and ''Final Fantasy II''. He has since worked on nearly every ''SaGa'' title, in addition to creating the ''Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles'' subseries, smaller projects including ''The Last Remnant'', and serving in an executive role on multiple Square Enix projects. Kawazu has drawn much of his design inspiration from Western role-playing titles such as ''Dungeons & Dragons'' and ''Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, Wizardry'', admitting a liking for sword and sorcery settings in h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summer Vacation
Summer vacation or summer break is a school holiday, school break in summer between school years and the break in the school academic year. Students are off anywhere between three weeks to three months. Depending on the country and district, staff might be partially or fully excluded. In the United States, summer break is approximately two and a half months, with students typically finishing the school year between late-May and mid-June and starting the new year between late-August and early-September. About 4 percent of public schools in the U.S. use a balanced calendar that operates year-round with a shorter summer break. In Spain, Portugal, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Greece, Georgia (country), Georgia, Lithuania, Latvia, Lebanon, Romania and Russia, the summer break is normally three months, compared to three to six weeks (sometimes 3 months) in Australia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Denmark, the Netherlands, Slovakia and Germany. Criticisms ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaan (Final Fantasy)
is a fictional character in the ''Final Fantasy'' series from Square Enix. Created by Yasumi Matsuno and designed by Akihiko Yoshida, he first appeared in ''Itadaki Street Special'' and then appeared in ''Final Fantasy XII'' as the protagonist. ''Final Fantasy XII'' establishes Vaan as an orphaned teenager from Rabanastre who dreams of becoming a sky pirate. He and his best friend Penelo join Dalmasca Princess Ashe in her fight against the tyranny of the Archadian Empire. Vaan also takes a more active role in the sequel '' Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings'' and has also been featured in few ''Final Fantasy'' crossover games. Vaan was conceptualized as the main character for ''Final Fantasy XII'' in order to contrast the older hero from Square's previous title ''Vagrant Story'' as a result of negative feedback received by fans. Critical reception to Vaan's character has been mixed as a result of his lack of involvement with ''Final Fantasy XII''s plot, although various video ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Characters Of Final Fantasy XII
''Final Fantasy XII'', a role-playing video game released by Square Enix in 2006, revolves around the attempt to liberate the kingdom of Dalmasca from the Archadian Empire. The story is told through the eyes of Vaan, an orphan who wishes to be a sky pirate, and the cadre of other characters he encounters throughout the adventure. The visuals of the characters were designed by Akihiko Yoshida, while their stories were created by Daisuke Watanabe. The characters were designed to look and behave unlike any that had existed in the ''Final Fantasy'' series. Their stories were written to create a script where neither side was truly right or wrong, but instead just had different opinions and interpretations of the events occurring in the game. There are a total of six main playable characters in ''Final Fantasy XII''; Vaan, an energetic orphan of Rabanastre who dreams of becoming a sky pirate; Ashe, a determined princess of Dalmasca who lost her husband in the Archadian invasion; Basc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Final Fantasy Tactics
is a 1997 tactical role-playing game developed and published by Square (video game company), Square for the PlayStation (console), PlayStation video game console. Released in Japan in June 1997 and in the United States in January 1998 by Sony Computer Entertainment, it is the first game of the ''Tactics'' series within the ''Final Fantasy'' franchise, and the first entry set in the fictional world later known as Ivalice. The story follows Ramza Beoulve, a highborn cadet placed in the middle of a military conflict known as The Lion War, where two opposing noble factions are coveting the throne of the kingdom. Production began in 1995 by Yasumi Matsuno, a newcomer who had created the ''Ogre Battle'' series at Quest Corporation. Matsuno's wish was for an accessible tactical game with a storyline focusing on class-based conflict and the rewriting of history. Matsuno acted as director and writer, ''Final Fantasy'' creator Hironobu Sakaguchi was producer, and the battles were designe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Permadeath
Permadeath or permanent death is a game mechanic in both tabletop games and video games in which player characters who lose all of their health are considered dead and cannot be used anymore. Depending on the situation, this could require the player to create a new character to continue, or completely restart the game potentially losing nearly all progress made. Other terms include persona death and player death. Some video games offer a hardcore mode that features this mechanic, rather than making it part of the core game. Permadeath contrasts with games that allow the player to continue in some manner, such as their character respawning at a checkpoint on "death", resurrection of their character by a magic item or spell, or being able to load and restore a saved game state to avoid the death situation. The mechanic is frequently associated with both tabletop and computer-based role-playing games, and is considered an essential element of the roguelike genre of video games. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Character Class
In tabletop games and video games, a character class is a job or profession commonly used to differentiate the abilities of different game characters. In role-playing games (RPGs), character classes aggregate several abilities and aptitudes, and may also detail aspects of background and social standing, or impose behavior restrictions. Classes may be considered to represent archetypes, or specific careers. RPG systems that employ character classes often subdivide them into levels of accomplishment, to be attained by players during the course of the game. It is common for a character to remain in the same class for its lifetime; although some games allow characters to change class, or attain multiple classes. Some systems eschew the use of classes and levels entirely; others hybridize them with skill-based systems or emulate them with character templates. In shooter games and other cooperative video games, classes are generally distinct roles with specific purposes, weapons or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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