Square offers free PlayOnline services

   Square has recently announced that it will not be charging customers for usage of PlayOnline's non-gaming features. While a monthly fee will still be required to play titles such as Final Fantasy XI and Tetra Master, no such fee will apply to registered users of PlayOnline for use of e-mail services and chat rooms. The PlayOnline service launches in Japan this Spring. Square is expected to release more details concerning the services next month.