Chrono Trigger PSX and Final Fantasy IV PSX U.S. bound

[01.19.00] » Also: Final Fantasy Tactics rerelease?

   Although Square has yet to make an official announcement, sources close to the company -- like, really close -- have revealed to our brothers-in-arms at Gamers.com that Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy IV will be coming to the U.S. PlayStation sometime during the first half of 2001. The PSX port of Chrono Trigger features anime sequences throughout the game, an "omake" mode with tons of extras, and even some new endings. The PSX version will likely use Ted Woolsey's original SNES translation. The Japanese version of Final Fantasy IV differs significantly from the U.S. Final Fantasy II; the Japanese version has more mature language, a few cut subplots, additional items and abilities, and more. It remains to be seen if Square will simply add on to the original (awkward) translation or relocalize the game from scratch. If Square does relocalize the game, may we suggest the team responsible for the Final Fantasy V PSX port be kept very far away.

   Sources close to Square did not suggest, however, that a wide rerelease of the SCEA-published Final Fantasy Tactics was in the works. Nothing of the sort was suggested! But if Square truly intends for 2001 to be the "Year of Final Fantasy," then a rerelease of the hard-to-find strategy RPG would fit right in with their plans. Fit in really, really well, if you catch our unsuggestive drift.

   No release date or additional information has yet to be revealed on any of the titles, but the GIA will be sure to keep our readers posted as soon as we find out more.