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Compact case stores and transports your Sony PSP, games, and accessoriesSlimline design allows case to easily fit into any backpack or briefcaseInterior strap holds your PSP in place2100 MAH Battery provides approximately 20% more play timeBlack Li-Ion 3.7v 2100 MAH
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Carry and protect your Sony PSP, games, and accessories with this custom carrying case. The handy rechargeable battery pack is the perfect companion on long trips featuring 3.6V/2100mAh. Fully Compatible with the PSP-1000 series models, Requires Extended Battery Cover for use with the PSP-2000. With a 3 year manufacturers warranty you can count on our battery for endless hours of button smashing fun.

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Carry and protect your Sony PSP, games, and accessories with this custom carrying case.
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< Final Fantasy IX: Uematsu's Best Selection > < Final Fantasy, Vol. 8 > < The Black Mages: Final Fantasy > < Black Mages, Vol. 2: The Skies Above > < Final Fantasy IX Plus > < Final Fantasy X-2: Original Soundtrack > Nobuo Uematsu

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Tokyopop Pictures(2002-02-19)

1.Place to Call Home 2.Memory Erased by a Stom 3.Sky of Alexandria 4.Vivi's Theme 5.Vamo' All 6.á Flamenco 7.Steiner's Theme 8.Danger in the Forest 9.Battle 1 10.Over the Hill 11.Village of Dali 12.Zidane's Theme 13.Cid's Theme 14.Song Form Her Memory 15.Quina's Theme 16.Ukulele de Chocobo 17.Freya's Theme 18.Tantalus's Theme 19.Wicked Melody 20.Garnet's Theme 21.Black Mage Village 22.Eiko's Theme 23.Amarant's Theme 24.Something to Protect 25.Look Back, See the Frog! 26.Daguerreo, The Hermit's Library 27.Bran Bal, The Souless Village 28.Not Alone 29.Unforgettable Sorrow 30.Final Battle 31.Behind the Door 32.Melodies of Life/Final Fantasy 33.Prelude 34.Fu-Ru-Sa-To (Homeland) [Original Version][*]
customer 's review
(Absolutely Worth It)

(It's a Pretty Good CD)

(Very good)

(A Great Buy!)

(Zidane's Hope)

Some people simply don't have the money to invest in the comprehensive, 4-disc soundtrack of a game like this (some of them can run you up to $50), and that's where "best-of" selections come into play. FFIX contains some of the most infectious and listenable tunes of the entire series (all performed in high-end MIDI), and this particular collection of some of its key songs is deserving of a high-rating.

Though this soundtrack doesn't have some of my own personal favorites from the game (namely the Hilda Garde theme and town-exploring songs like that of Burmecia and Cleyra), but one thing included on here that is not in the original soundtrack is the English version of the ending credits song "Melodies of Life", which is actually much more interesting and rewarding in English (though some native Japanese speakers may disagree) with catchier lyrics. Also, one standout track from the game that is mysteriously absent in this selection is Kuja's final battle theme "The Dark Messenger", which is a wonderfully-written piece and is essential to the game. It also gives newcomers to the Nobuo Uematsu clan a good taste of his wide range of influences, to the folky ocarina-driven opening theme "A Place to Call Home" to the electronica/techno vibe of "The Final Battle".

While this "best-of" is a good alternative to the high price of the full-length version, there are just too many excellent tracks missing to consider this a more sound investment. But in case you cannot afford the original or simply do not want to set yourself back as substantially as it might, then I would recommend picking this up.

7.5/10
I made this review a few years ago under a different account (my username now, but it has quotes around it. Have no idea how that works.)

It's a good CD, but since I haven't listened to the whole thing more than a few times because I still don't own the game even after two or three years. I don't really feel the connection to it because of that, unlike FFVII where I own the game and know the story behind the music.

I do recommend this CD, though, because I also own FF S Generation and the composition is basically the same. Track 30 is the same as Track 15 on FF S Gen. The main reason that I got this CD was because it had "Prelude" and the English version of "Memories of Life". I only had one problem with each of them, though, but trust me when I say that doesn't ruin the experience. "Prelude" is too short, but the sound is excellent with the harp/crystal music. If they had added another minute or two it would've been perfect. As for "Memories of Life", the singing is beautiful, as is the music. As a matter of fact, it sounds like all they did was switch singers (and you can see what I mean if you listen to the Japanese version of it on FF S Gen.). The only problem is there are some places that you can't understand what she's saying. Even if you're listening real closely, you can barely understand because she doesn't enunciate real well. That's only in a couple of spots, though, so it only ruins the mood when you try to sing along with it and you can't get the words down right because they don't make sense. Also, because there are so many tracks, you can guarantee that some won't be longer than 30 seconds long. It's kind of a bummer in a way because they could've used that time to spice up some of the other songs, but it doesn't detract that much from the actual CD.

Overall this is a good CD and I recommend you buy FF S Generation along with it. You won't regret it.
I haven't listened to the whole thing more than once because I don't own the game. I do recommend this CD because I also own FF S Generation and the composition is basically the same. Track 30 is the same as Track 15 on FF S Gen. The main reason that I got this CD was because it had"Prelude"and the English version of"Memories of Life". I only had one problem with each of them, though, but trust me when I say that doesn't ruin the experience."Prelude"is too short, but the sound is excellent with the harp/crystal music. If they had added another minute or two it would've been perfect. As for"Memories of Life", the singing is beautiful, as is the music. As a matter of fact, it sounds like all they did was switch singers (and you can see what I mean if you listen to the Japanese version of it on FF S Gen.). The only problem is there are some places that you can't understand what she's saying. Even if you're listening real closely, you can barely understand because she doesn't enunciate real well. That's only in a couple of spots, though, so it only ruins the mood when you try to sing along with it and you can't get the words down right because they don't make sense. Overall this is a good CD and I recommend you buy FF S Generation along with it. You won't regret it.
I actually do not own this soundtrack, and do not plan on buying it anytime soon. But there is a very simple reason for that....I already own the four disc original soundtrack for this game. And altough people who this may also have the 4 disc version, I don't have the money to buy this, along with the other iten's I want.

This cd may not including all of my favorites, it does have some wonderful tracks on it."You're Not Alone"is one of my favorites, if not my favorite, and is on this collection. Other greats include,"Vamo' Alla Flamenco","Bran Bal","Behind that door"and"Sky of Alexanderia"are not to be missed. I think that"Black Mage Village"shouldn't beon this cd, but it is a fun track.

If you own the 4 disc soundtrack, you may want to order this, so you can have must of your favorite songs on one disc. For those who don't own the 4 disc soundtrack I suggest you get this to truly sample FFIX's amazing collection. And then you may want to like into the original version. Either way, this is a collection worth getting.
This soundtrack is full of all of the final fantasy classics from number nine, including mostly every characters theme.
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< Final Fantasy IX: Uematsu's Best Selection > < Final Fantasy, Vol. 8 > < The Black Mages: Final Fantasy > < Black Mages, Vol. 2: The Skies Above > < Final Fantasy IX Plus > freaks

< Final Fantasy X: Original Soundtrack > < Final Fantasy X-2: Original Soundtrack > < Final Fantasy, Vol. 8 > < Final Fantasy VII Original Soundtrack > < Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children > < Final Fantasy X > Nobuo Uematsu,Masashi Hamauzu,Junya Nakano

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Polygram Int'l(2001-09-04)

1.Zanarkand 2.Otherworld 3.Run!! 4.Battle Theme 5.Enemy Attack 6.Besaid 7.Sending 8.Luca 9.Blitz Off 10.Chocobo Jam 11.Yuna's Decision - Koji Haijima, Masatsugu Shinozaki 12.Wandering 13.Fight With Seymour - Shigekazu Kamamoto, Bill Xtillidiex Muir, 14.Contest of Aeons 15.Final Battle 16.Ending Theme 17.Suteki da Ne (Isn't It Wonderful?) [Orchestral Version]

customer 's review
(beautiful music!)

(Unhappy)

(Truly great music)

(Fantastic)

(Twas an adventure in itself...)

I downloaded the entire album online (cough, cough), but I must say it is a beautiful compilation of the music that made this game so dear to me, the themes are rather intimate and sincere, and some of the tracks have a certain innocence and playfulness to them. Others are very soulful and mellow... I would highly recommend this CD!
I have given 4 weeks to this company, and stil HAVEN'T recieved my purchase. I feel the service of Amazon has gone down recently and I think I won't be shopping from here any longer. It is impossible to get these idiots to address my issue, and ofcourse Amazon isn't responsible for 3rd party purchases. Very, very very unhappy customer, a total waste of 20.00, I shoulda just tossed it in the garbage.

Rachel
I've only ever played 3 of the final fantasies, them being VIII, X and XII. X would have to be my favourite because of its fantastic storyline and the loveable characters. But what makes the game and the story so much better is the music that plays over it. What's best about the music is how diverse it is, there is literally something for every music lover out there. The highlights of the soundtrack would have to be the beautiful piano ballad, "To Zanarkand", the song "Suteki Da Ne" and the heavy metal song "Otherworld." Also any of Seymour's themes are dark and scary. Nobuo Uematsu, Junya Nakamo and Masashi Hamauzu are truly great men for being able to write such beautiful, dark and fun music, there are even times listening to some of the songs that I have to stop because of how sad the songs make me feel or how beautiful they are. Whether you're a fan of Final Fantasy X or just a lover of great music, this soundtrack is absolutely perfect in every way.
I am a HUGE Final Fantasy X fan and its just so hard to find any good products for it anymore, but when i found this original soundtrack i was ecstatic. I ordered it on a Monday and got it the same week Thursday. It was in great condition and I'm very satisfied at how quickly i got it as well. I definitely recommend this product.
I was blown away by the depth and passion of many of the songs on this soundtrack. Oftentimes they can be largly ignored in game.. but when you hear them seprately you really get an appreciation for how awesome they are all on their own.. a very very good buy.
Japanese soundtrack for the popular video game. 91 tracks on 4 discs. Packaged in a standard double jewel case in a slipcase.
Lustrous 4 CD set featuring the enitre soundtrack work for 'Final Fantasy X'. Housed in a double long bi-fold plastic case,&features a full color book.
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< Final Fantasy X: Original Soundtrack > < Final Fantasy X-2: Original Soundtrack > < Final Fantasy, Vol. 8 > < Final Fantasy VII Original Soundtrack > < Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children > freaks

< Final Fantasy VI: Original Sound Version > < Final Fantasy, Vol. 8 > < Final Fantasy VII Original Soundtrack > < Final Fantasy V Original Sound Version > < Chrono Trigger Original Soundtrack > < Final Fantasy Tactics (Original Soundtrack) > Nobuo Uematsu

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Universal Japan(2006-02-13)

1.Opening Theme: Tina 2.Cefca 3.Mytic Forest 4.Gau 5.Milan de Chocobo 6.Troops March On 7.Kids Run Through the City Corner 8.Blackjack 9.Relm 10.Mistery Train 11.Aria di Mezzo Carattere

customer 's review
(Wonderful)

(A Great Set of Music)

(It Really is the Best Final Fantasy Soundtrack)

(Could be the best)

(How could anyone *not* say it's the best?)

This brings back memories. One of the biggest reasons of success in the Final Fantasy series was the music, and this game Final Fantasy 6 (FF3 in USA) has above and beyond the greatest soundtrack out of all of them. None of these are Midis, they are all the original music themselves. A great buy.
The music was very beautifully written, making it easy to become part of the music at times. The love themes are very heartfelt and perhaps the most touching of them was Aria Di Mezzo Carattere on Disk 2. I found certain songs such as Techno de Chocobo to be a little rough on the ears, but it is the only techno song in the entiire set(also on disk 2).
The music is entirely instrumental, therefore sometimes a bit lengthy and othertimes fairly short. The longest song is the ending theme(counted at 21 minutes, 35 seconds. It is a blend of all the music in the entire set, but still good if one enjoys instrumental movements.
Overall, a great set. I'd recommned it.
Even in the year 2006, Nobuo Uematsu's score to Final Fantasy VI is regarded by fans as his best music score to the Final Fantasy series. Forget that Final Fantasy VII, VIII, IX and X are out there, fans are still coming to the FFVI soundtrack and listening to it as if it's modern day music. Is it say... Beethoven's 9th Symphony? Indeed, it is not, but as far as video games go, Final Fantasy VI has a music soundtrack that is worthy of praise and fame.

Final Fantasy VI was a game on the Super Nintendo. Originally released int he states as Final Fantasy III, gamers were imediately blown away by its memorable characters and storyline along with it's complex, insane, kill-for-sport main villian, Kefka. Final Fantasy VI has a large cult following. Long time Final Fantasy fans regard Final Fantasy VI as the best one in the series (a shock to those who keep blabbering Final Fantasy VII is the best). Yet what really compliments Final Fantasy VI and Nobuo Uematsu is the soundtrack to the game. Composed for the Super Nintendo, you won't hear anything quite as good as what you'll hear on a playstation (the Super Nintendo simply wasn't capbale of such), but you'll still find a few goods songs that not only make you feel good and remember the game, but that you'll want to listen to for the sake of listening to them. You don't have to be a Final Fantasy fan to enjoy the music, just a music lover.

There are plenty of memorable tracks. From Kefka's theme all the way on down to the classic ending prelude that's played in just about every Final Fantasy game. However, of all of Final Fantasy VI's tracks, the best of the lot is without a doubt the opera smash Aria Di Mezzo Carattere. The music of Aria Di Mezzo Carattere is often remembered as the music to the opera scene, spotted by many Final Fantasy fans to be one of the most memorable moments in Final Fantasy history (perhaps even video game history itself). This track quickly makes you forget that you are listening to the music of a Super Nintendo game, and you'll think you really are listening to Symphony.

I will agree with those who say that the Final Fantasy VI soundtrack is the best. Remember, this is a soundtrack for a game on the dated Super Nintendo, and it still sounds good, even in this day and age. This is Nobuo Uematsu's crowning achievement in Final Fantasy!
This soundtrack is probably my favorite right next to FF7. To me it's hard to tell which one is better. They are both my fav at the time of their release. FFVI is the best SNES release and FF7 is the best PS release. Both have just extremely beautiful music. If you like Final Fantasy you will absolutely love the soundtracks. GET IT NOW!!!
There is a group of fans that absolutely worship this score and I must admit that I am one of them. If I were to be stranded on a desert island with nothing but five soundtracks that I could choose, this would most definitely be one. Nobuo Uematsu transcended all that seemed possible and created a score of boundless and adventurous spirit that has yet to be topped in the videogame music world.

The Final Fantasy series has certainly had its recent ups and downs, but without a doubt in my mind, the sixth installment is the pinnacle of FF music, and indeed game music thus far. Years ago, when I was in fifth grade, the unforgettable Final Fantasy IV was released, which was my first true introduction into the wonders of game music. It wasn't until a couple of years later that I played part six. While IV impressed me by its almost orchestral sound system (at least I thought so at the time), VI completely blew me away with its incredible traditional arrangements and its knack for unhampered thematic progression.

This leads me to acknowledge this soundtrack's best feature: I've yet to hear one soundtrack from a videogame or a movie that contains so many memorable themes. There are so many great melodies rolled into one neat little package that it makes it nearly impossible to pick out a favorite. There are a couple throwaway tracks, but who cares? There's so much great stuff here that the bad is completely overshadowed and ultimately overlooked. I will admit that this is much darker than its predecessors, but I believe that this is simply a direct turn into musical maturity. The previous FF scores may have been lighthearted, and therefore fun to listen to, but one can hardly make any argument that they were "matureE though I hold them dear to my heart as well. This particular score fits the game like a glove and enhances its emotional impact at least tenfold, yet it still contains a bit of that humorous Uematsu charm that we all know and love. And it is still lighthearted compared to FFVII that was to follow.

The basis for this soundtrack is generally carried by the Wagnerian technique of leitmotif, or character theme, which you may or may not know, was also the basis for John WilliamsEStar Wars scores. Though Wagner pioneered this technique, Nobuo, in my opinion, maximizes it to the fullest extent, surpassing Wagner entirely. There is a theme for every character and many of these receive a secondary arrangement such as "Coin SongEfor Edgar and Sabin and "Forever RachelEforLocke. Many of these character themes sound traditional, and then there are some that take other routes. "ShadowE for example, sounds as if it came straight out of an Ennio Morriconne spaghetti western soundtrack. While not easy to pick out a favorite, I can say what I don't like. I never cared for the Ghestal/Empire theme that is used in several militaristic tracks, and I've always found Strago's theme to be particularly annoying. Overall though, the character themes form a set of thoroughly entertaining and endearing melodies. More great tracks include the second overworld theme "Searching for Friends,Ewhich is similar to Terra's overworld theme but seems a bit more thoughtful and stirring. "Devil's LabEis certainly a fun listen, and "The Fierce BattleEsounds absolutely ferocious - I believe it to be the second best battle theme in the series right after "Dancing MadEon thesame CD!

One cannot write a review for FFVI OST without mentioning the immortal opera sequence. This also sounds as if Wagner inspired it, as it nearly matches his style. I've never been one to care for opera, but no one can deny that this is just incredible. Once the intro hits the forefront, you are immediately drawn in by its raw power, and the cinematic sequences that follow are just incredible. The best track in the opera sequence is probably the famous "Aria Di Mezzo CarattereEversion of CelesEtheme, which is one of the most praised tracks in FF history.

If you're looking for the perfect score, then you won't find it here because if it's perfection you're searching for, you're never going to be satisfied. There is no such thing as perfect! If I really have to demand it, then the one thing that irks me the most about the soundtrack actually has little to do with the composition itself, but rather the CD release. I just wish that the ending theme had been split into two tracks. It seems kind of ridiculous to stick all twenty-one minutes into one track when it contains two very separate compositions. Even so, I really shouldn't complain, considering I believe this to be the second greatest piece of music ever composed, just behind the "PrestoEmovement from Beethoven's ninth symphony. My personal favorite section is the *hugely* bombastic arrangement of Setzer's theme which kicks off as the end credits begin to roll. Combined with the ingenious "Dancing MadEthat comes just prior, I'd say the two conclusive tracks of Final Fantasy VImake for the most enthralling forty solid minutes of music *ever*, and I don't see how it's possible to not view it as such.

As a whole, this, my favorite game soundtrack, makes a timelessly inspiring listen, leaving its own niche in the souls of those who hear it. I recommend it wholeheartedly. Honestly, I don't know how anyone could think that any other game soundtrack out there today could top it. The future may hold a soundtrack that I like better, but until then, Final Fantasy VI Original Sound Version will be the game score by which I judge all others.

Japanese pressing. 3 cd set. 61 tracks. Universal. 2004.
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< Final Fantasy VI: Original Sound Version > < Final Fantasy, Vol. 8 > < Final Fantasy VII Original Soundtrack > < Final Fantasy V Original Sound Version > < Chrono Trigger Original Soundtrack > freaks

< Final Destination [VHS] > < Final Destination 2 > < Final Destination 3 (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition) > < American History X > < Ghostbusters > < The Wedding Singer - Totally Awesome Edition >

price：~~$0.01~~
New Line Home Video(2000-09-26)

customer 's review
(replaced vhs)

(Great Movie...Excellent in Blu Ray)

(My favourite movie)

(A Classic in the making!)

(Don't be so serious, and remember it's "fiction")

Good movie, We all dream of cheatin death don't we? Had it on vhs replaced it with this.

I have always been a fan of this movie. And now that it's in Blu Ray, it's a no brainer. This is a must have if you own a Blu Ray player. The Sound is awesome and picture quality is great for a movie this old.
Final Destination is my absolute favourite ever movie. It has everything you could ever want from a horror movie: unique and likeable characters; brilliant plot twists; extremely inventive deaths (or "accidents"); loads of chilling suspence and enough gore to make the movie scary and fun but not enough to put you off or make you look away.

Alex Browning has a horrific vison of the airplane, which he and his friends have just boarded on a school trip to Paris, exploding shortly after take off. He panicks after the vision and he, four other students and a teacher are forcible removed from the plane by the airline staff. The airplane takes off without them and a few seconds later, explodes just like in Alex's vision as it is ascending into the air.

Thirty-nine days pass and everything seems fine, but then, after the funeral of the victims of the crash one of the survivors dies in a freak accident that is at first dismissed as suicide. But then the other survivors start dying in equally bizzare accidents and Alex and his friends learn that maybe they didn't cheat death after all as the grim reaper is stalkin them one-by-one...

The movie has lots of suspence and just the right amount of gore. It is an absolute must see for any fans of the genre or anybody looking for a good movie.
This movie kept me on the edge of my seat. It made me think about fate and death all while making me scream and squrim in my seat.

Bottom line this was a great movie...One of the new classics!
Ok, I am new to the "Final Destination" horror films, as horror is not my genre. I actually saw the 3rd one first, and became intrigued by the "cheating death or did they" plot. Last weekened, TNT had a showing of all 3 and for a lark I recorded them all (which will nicely fit on a 6 hour DVD).

I saw FD-1, and let me say, that it was interesting, and thought-provoking. It had it's moments and if you remember it's fiction, I think you will enjoy it better. As one person said, don't take it too seriously. You really don't want to keep running around scared to death and looking at everything like it's going to kill you.

None of us knows how we would react if something like that would happen to us. Would we panic, go insane, be grateful we were saved, be more careful, or wonder "was it really my time, and my selfishness to save my own butt caused the death of my friends". So, given all of the youth "I'm going to live forever" ideas, young kids who don't know how to deal with death (maybe they didn't have to) and fiction, it's worth 4 stars.

The movie starts out like life, you begin by thinking you got your whole life ahead of you, then you get to the airport.

Yes, a plane disaster, like we haven't seen or read about them before.

BUT, this one is a little different. One of the guys, Alex, is sitting in his seat for a moment (the whole numerology deal starts clicking; he was born 9-25, flight 925, ROW I (9) SEAT-25), then has a "vision or premonition" of the whole disaster. He freaks out&how many of us wouldn't?? He jumps up, alerting the crafts personnel and irritating a few other people (Kerr Smith's character--Carter). Teachers and students are dragged off the plane, and while chaos ensues, the crafts disembarks and explodes, as he said it would.

Of course the FBI being suspicious won't stop following him, even though the cause was "mechanical failure". The FBI doesn't believe in premonitions or the like.

That accident sets off a chain reaction to the whole death-master plan design. One by one, freakish accidents plague the survivors in the order they would have died had they stayed on the plane. Of course we don't know about such things as there are usually no surviors or instances where this has happened recently, so we don't know how true this theory is, it could make sense if you are open-minded.

Since Tod lost his brother on the flight, it is assumed he committed suicide, and he's the first to die. Then, it's the antagonist's girlfriend (Terry) who was next--killed quite freakishly after telling Carter to "drop dead". Then, the surviving teacher's freakish accident.

By this time, Alex realizes he might be able to cheat death and keep the others alive, and sets out to do just that. After saving Carter, another character (Billy) is rambling on about Carter being dead and is hit by a piece of debris from Carter's car versus train incident, leaving just Alex, Carter and the girl (Clear or Claire).

As of note, doors do not lock by themselves, BUT since he was on a train track, it is feasible the vibration from the coming train caused them to lock as they were the manual locks and relied on being "pushed down" (gravity/velocity type of thing??).

Since they figured they survived they run off, but Alex realizes Clear is next and sets out to save her, which he does. 6 months later they are in Paris (their "final" destination at the beginning), and after hearing the song "Rocky Mountain High", which preceded most of the other deaths, they realize they might not have cheated death and the movie ends with Carter sacrificing himself to save Alex.

And, as predictable there are going to be sequels.

FD-1 is pretty good entertainment, thought-provoking, plot is slightly recycled in the whole "teen death/slasher" genre, slightly over used "edge of seat" plot as well.

Watch it on the TV first. If you're really intriugued keep it on DVR or find the DVD cheap ($10 and lower), try Walmart $5 bin or thier $7.50 stack. If you must have the whole series, buy the triology on Amazon for under $25.
While hardly a spiritual upgrade of the slasher film, this high-concept teen body-count thriller drops hints ofThe Sixth Senseinto the smart-aleck sensibility ofScream. Helmed byX-Filesveteran James Wong, who cowrote the screenplay with longtime creative partner Glen Morgan,Final Destinationis an often entertaining thriller marked by an unsettling sense of unease and scenes of eerie imagery. It suffers, however, from a schizophrenic tone and a frankly ludicrous premise. A high school Cassandra, Alex Browning (Devon Sawa ofIdle Hands), wakes from a preflight nightmare and panics when he's convinced the plane is doomed. His ruckus bumps seven passengers from the Paris-bound plane, which immediately explodes into a fireball on takeoff, but fate hasn't finished with these lucky few and, one by one, death claims them. Wong brings such a funereal tone to these early scenes of survivor's guilt and inevitable doom that the already far-fetched film threatens to veer into unplanned absurdity. Thankfully, the tale loosens up with a playful morgue humor: one of the victims winds up the splattered punch line to a grim joke and elaborate Rube Goldbergesque chains of cause and effect become inspired spectacles of destruction.Final Destinationis a pretty silly thriller when it takes itself seriously, and the filmmakers play fast and loose with their own rules of fate, but once they stick their tongues firmly in cheek, the film takes off with a screwy interpretation of the domino effect of doom.--Sean Axmaker
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< Final Destination [VHS] > < Final Destination 2 > < Final Destination 3 (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition) > < American History X > < Ghostbusters > freaks

< Final Countdown (Dol) [VHS] > < The Philadelphia Experiment > < Quantum of Solace > < The Day the Earth Stood Still > < Midway (Collector's Edition) > < The Philadelphia Experiment 2 >

price：~~$1.00~~
Blue Underground(2004-03-30)
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customer 's review
(The Final Countdown)

(Fantastic movie classic)

(Save your money ...)

(The final countdown DVD)

(One Fantastic Video that you will watch again and again)

The first time I saw this movie was in 1982 on video. After that I think we have seen it for at least 50 times... And now since I purchased it on Blue ray and before on DVD, I have seen it again several times. This is what you should call SciFi...

It remains a very good movie even after more then 20years and so many viewings! It should be recomended to all people as from 12 yrs of age!

Dick Vermeulen
Grootebroek, Netherlands
A great sci-fi movie of all time. I will again refer to it year after year and still enjoy it. A good movie for all you sci-fi buffs out there. The music and story of The Final Countdown is fantastic.
This movie starts out with an interesting proposition. What would happen if a modern class aircraft carrier time-warped back into the midst of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? Although the movie shows some hope of promise as the plot is developed, the ending falls flat on its face. I think the writers must have written the first 15 chapters of the screen play, then totally ran out of ideas for an ending. Save your money. There are a lot of good war movies and sci-fi out there that are much more entertaining.
Another favorite scifi movie which thankfully and finally has been issued on DVD. The type of movie one loves to watch again from time to time. And that from someone who has over 1,250 DVD movies with a total playtime (24/7) of over 100 days. For more info on this movie check out IMDB.com
I'm the webmaster at YellowAirplane and I love this movie so much that I bought the new DVD even though I have the VHS. It is absolutely one of the best movies that I have ever seen. It has great shots of the USS Nimitz, the F-14 Tomcat, S-3 Viking, E-2 Hawkeye, A-7 Corsair (Which was the plane that I worked on in the Navy) and the A-6 Intruder. This movie takes off from the very start and keeps you on the edge all the way through to the end. If you have kids, they will not only love to watch this one, it is also a very good film for educational purposes. Do you have a Navy friend, Get this as a Gift. I'm not kidding. It's great. C. Jeff Dyrek
With a tantalizing "what-if?" scenario and a respectable cast of Hollywood veterans,The Final Countdownplays like a grand-scale episode ofThe Twilight Zone. It's really no more than that, and time-travel movies have grown far more sophisticated since this popular 1980 release, but there's still some life remaining in the movie's basic premise: What if a modern-era Navy aircraft carrier--in this case the real-life nuclear-poweredU.S.S. Nimitz--was caught in an anomalous storm and thrust 40 years backwards in time to the eve of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor? Will the ship's commander (Kirk Douglas) interfere with history? Will the visiting systems analyst (Martin Sheen) convince him not to? Will a rescued senator from 1941 (Charles Durning) play an unexpected role in the future of American politics? Veteran TV director Don Taylor doesn't do much with the ideas posed by this potentially intriguing plot; he seems more interested in satisfying aviation buffs with loving footage of F-14 "Jolly Roger" fighter jets, made possible by the Navy's generous cooperation. That makesThe Final Countdowna better Navy film than a full-fledged time-travel fantasy, but there's a nice little twist at the end, and the plot holes are easy to ignore. James Cameron would've done it better, but this popcorn thriller makes an enjoyable double-bill withThe Philadelphia Experiment.--Jeff Shannon
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Paramount(1996-06-11)

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(Better than any of the movies.)

(The End)

(pretty good episode)

(on endings)

(It's too bad that "Nemesis" wasn't this good!)

While the original crew had it better with the movies, The Next Generation was the only Star Trek TV series that I watched consistently. The show had a cast that at least equalled that of the original, boasted better production values, and plots that were intriguing and touched on varieties of concepts that Kirk, Spock, and Bones never got the chance to explore. Deep Space Nine was too mired into the whole"war of the quadrants"to explore any ideas with real satisfaction, and while Voyager had the best effects and the best premise, the cast was middling at best. As for Enterprise, hell, I tried to watch one episode and got too damn bored.

All Good Things..., the swan song episode for TNG, is possibly the best of Star Trek, period, focusing on mind-boggling concepts while retaining the character development and human interest that made the show so appealing. It's the seventh year that the crew of the Starhip Enterprise have been together, but Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) is experiencing odd timeshifts. He's constantly switching between three different time periods; to the past, right before the Farpoint mission, the present, and the future, where the crew has long since split up, Picard is retired and is diagnosed with a debilitating mental illness. Naturally, the rest of the crew is skeptical (be it in any time period), but when Picard discovers the true nature of his constant shifting, he realizes it is both the means and cause with which the existence of mankind could be erased.

I hesitate to give too much away, though I doubt anyone with a passing interest in Star Trek hasn't already seen this episode. But it plays as an interesting comparison and contrast to the series' first episode, Encounter at Farpoint, which it directly ties in to with Picard's timeshifting to the past. There's been a notable improvement in the quality of the sets and the visual effects, and also the acting, the pacing, and the plot development.

All Good Things... has all the solid acting one expects from the cast, and a human touch that was missing from the latest film, Nemesis. It's interesting to note that this episode (meaning the whole series, as well) ends with the door open for all sorts of possibilites; at this time, this clearly implied the much-hyped transition to the big screen.

Unfortunately, some of the more open-ended questions this episode focused on were never even touched on. Sure, the Worf/Troi/Riker triangle was resolved, but one of my favorite ongoing side stories, the burgeoning romance between Picard and Dr. Crusher, was completely ignored in the movies. And the final scenes lead one to believe that the movies would take us to"places"never explored, even though the most recent film was merely a plotless action movie that didn't even have enough action to warrant the movie's existence.

Stewart is the true highlight of this episode, displaying the great acting chops he's been known for. The fact that we care for him and the rest of the crew as well, adds a sense of urgency and involvement in the proceedings that the otherwise quite frantic pace alone might not have been able to develop. The plot twists are pure Trek, each mysterious element giving away to some big revelation that only leads to more questions. The story is engrossing, the dialogue is strong, and the performances and characterizations are spot-on.

There are a few problems with All Good Things. The timeshifting obviously means we're going to see past and future versions of the cast, but everyone's aged to the extent where they can't quite pass for their more youthful selves, and the old-age makeup is never entirely convincing (Old Riker's first appearance gave me a good laugh). That said, I would like to make mention of what full-blown hotties Marina Sirtis and especially Gates McFadden became (McFadden is easily the most attractive post 50-year old actress I've ever seen).

The continuing movie series actually began quite well; Generations and First Contact were enjoyable adventures, but everything seemed to fall apart with Insurrection. Funny, All Good Things... is a title that turned out more prophetic than anyone would have guessed.
**** 1/2 out of *****
This final episode of TNG stands alone as an all-time classic science fiction episode."All Good Things", (co-directed by David Carson, from Star Trek: Generations) moves back and forth across time in an eye-appealing way. It's very fulfilling to see Picard deal with both his past, present, future, and Q to top it all off! A great way to end the series.
Why do I say three stars? Well, maybe its because I;ve seen it so many times. But, I think Q was a bit obnoxious ( isn't he always?) But, he talks about the cromes of humanity yada yada yada, so why does he even bother if he thins humans are beyond saving? Some parts are funny concerning Q, and the cast had some grea aacting. It was interesting see Picard going back and forth in time and doing a pretty good job of it!
I give the episode four stars because, as a piece of trek, it stands as an excellent exposition and explanation of both human interaction and the Q. The concepts of both changing one's future and that one's actions in the present will change that future are both admirably explicated by Picard, though be it unwillingly as evidenced by Q's whims. Unfortunately, it lacks its fifth star because"All Good Things"lacks one essential element. in 94 it was marketted as the final episolde of the series. Yet, I found no closure in the show. There is no notion that"All Good Things"is final in any sense of the word. I know it can be most difficult to compose an ending that is both final and open to furthering. Yet this episode is long on openness and short on closure. Altogether though, I cannot complain too bitterly about it.
After recently viewing the latest big-screen adventure of the crew of Enterprise, I couldn't resist "revisiting" the last installment of the television version. Those that have seen this one know that it was indeed a great topper to a stellar series.

It features a possible "future" for our crew, complete with the marriage/divorce of two characters, the death of another, and a romantic triangle that always lay beneath the show's surface, along with the threat of the annihilation of the entire human race.

Acting nods, as always, go to Patrick Stewart who gets to go through three somewhat different character changes. The other cast members get a little more exposure in this expanded two-part episode. Even a crewmember from season one makes a return appearance.

And, as others have stated, John de Lancie resurfaces as the enigmatic "Q" and he, obviously, relishes the role.

Seven years of adventures came to a close with this appropriately titled five-star effort.
This two-hour finale ofStar Trek: The Next Generationis a very satisfying piece that leads the seven-year-old television series back to its beginnings in the originalTNGpilot. Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart), whipping through time uncontrollably, simultaneously finds himself back at the start of his tenure on board theEnterprisewhile also on the ship's deck in the present--at the same time he tried somewhat feebly to forestall a disaster in the distant future. As fans might expect, a certain imp named Q seems to be behind the mystery...but not necessarily for bad reasons. A wonderful wrap-up to seven years of TV legend,All Good Thingsdeserves to be a TV classic.--Tom Keogh
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MGM Domestic Television Distribution(2007-07-24)
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(Star Gate SG1 season 10)

(Stargate)

(Worthy Science Fiction)

(Stargate SG-1 - Season 10)

(Stargate SG-1 Season 10)

A very good season, sorry to see it end - it really could have gone on for a lot longer and the special affects would have been even better. They did a very good job with all the seasons.
Movie was shipped in a timely manner. Movie was as described and in great condition. Thanks again.
Great science fiction, this set is worth the price of purchase, and well pleasing. It is easy to say that this series is representative of some of the most full bodied science fiction to this century, other than Star Trek or Battlestar Galactica; the viewer will not be dissapointed.
I never received this title from the seller so I do not know how good it is. I have attempted to contact the seller twice by email and they have not been answered. So I will be sure not to purchase any more items from the same contact name.
It only took four trys to finally get a copy of the Season 10 SG-1.
The last try was timely and successful.
Studio: Tcfhe/mgm Release Date: 01/13/2009 Run time: 1036 minutes Rating: R
If this five-disc, 20-episode, tenth season set really is the end ofStargate SG-1--and considering the number of reprieves the show has already had and the rumors of various movie spin-offs, not to mention the fact that the final installment is entitled "Unending," who knows?--then the folks responsible for this durable sci-fi series can be proud that they finished it off in style, with a run of episodes that are for the most part highly entertaining, exciting, and fun, offering resolution if not complete closure. And if sharks were jumped, at least they were small ones. As was the case in Season 9, and to a large extent in Season 8 as well, original series star Richard Dean Anderson is little in evidence here. Portraying Lt. Col. Cameron Mitchell, Ben Browder, who came toStargate SG-1from the underratedFarscape, is now entrenched as leader of SG-1, the Stargate project's ace team in the field, joining series veterans Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, and Michael Shanks (as Samantha Carter, Teal'c, and Daniel Jackson, respectively). Most notably, fellowFarscapealum Claudia Black has an ever-expanding role as Vala, whose cheeky wit and irreverence bring a consistent spark to the proceedings. The big, bad villains known as Ori are back as well. We still can't see them--they are, after all, "ascended beings," represented by the blind, monk-like Priors, who roam the universe intoning "Hallowed are the Ori" and ensuring that all will submit to their will (the element of scary religious fanaticism remains as relevant as ever). But the Ori are also still the most implacable, irresistible force our heroes have ever encountered; nothing less than the fate of the entire galaxy is at stake (again)! And now there's an added twist: the Ori have a frontwoman, if you will, whose powers make the Priors look like pikers. Known as Adria (or "the Orici" to believers), this beautiful young woman (played by Morena Baccarin) also happens to be the daughter of Vala, whom the Ori chose to bring their demon seed into the world; the uneasy (to say the least) Adria-Vala relationship provides many intriguing moments. On the minus side, the show tends to break its own rules (for instance, for a character who's supposed to be invincible, Adria often seems awfully, well, vincible), and the commingling of Arthurian legend, Greek, Roman, and Egyptian myth, magic, and other sources is occasionally over-the-top, even for this franchise. Some episodes are plot-heavy, bogged down by too many characters (past bad guys like the Goa'uld, and Ba'al reappear, as do severalStargate Atlantisprincipals in one episode) or excessive techno-rap about time dilation fields, flux capacitors, and something called the Clava Thessara Infinitas (don't ask). Episodes in which the writers move away from the central Ori theme are less than stellar; "200" exists mostly as an opportunity to make fun of the TV business and is as irrelevant and silly as "Citizen Joe," the worst episode from Season 8. And finally, without revealing details, suffice to say that "Unending," which offers a possible fate for our heroes before totally pulling its punches, may frustrate some longtime adherents. By and large, though,Stargate SG-1has all the elements--humor, action, great effects, good story-telling and acting, characters you care about--to more than justify its ten-year run. It will be missed. Special features are again bountiful, including audio commentary on all episodes, various featurettes, and five "directors series" entries devoted to particular episodes.--Sam Graham
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New Line Home Video(2004-05-25)
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(The Lord of the Rings -- extended)

(LOTR It's the best)

(YET ANOTHER PRECIOUS EDITION)

(Lord of the Rings)

(A perfect finish to the tale)

This purchase was made as a gift for my older son. He (and all of us) have enjoyed the great extras on this dvd set as well as the production of the Lord of the Rings. As always, an easy transaction with quality products and shipping quickly to whatever address we need. Thasnk you so much.
I've bought each of the Platinum Special Limited Edition Collectors Gift Sets for all my children (now grown), and, of course myself. I read Tolkien as a child, so did my children, but they read MY books. We're a LOTR family. The Lord Of The Rings story and people really come alive in these films. Peter Jackson has done us a real favor in giving the generations these films.
The fellowship return one last time to strike the final blow against Sauron and end the war for Middle Earth.Like it's predecessors,Return of the King boasts spectacular acting and top-notch special effects.This edition features nearly an hour of new footage not seen in theatres,with each new moment adding to the story in a positive way.Like the extended editions of it's predecessors,there is a massive amount of bonus features spread out over two disks.Whether you're interested in the film's editing/stuntwork/scoring/design/construction or even production paintings and sketches,there's something here for you.Like James Cameron's directors cut of Aliens,the extended editions of these films are superior to all others and are the way these epic films were meant to be seen.
Thanks for the movie, its my favorite of the trilogy and it was the only one I didn't have on extended edition.
Having throughly enjoyed the theatrical release several years ago, I can say that I was even more pleased with this extended edition of The Return of the King. Once again Peter Jackson has lovingly crafted a cinematic experience faithful to Tolkien's masterpiece, and everyone involved deserves high praise for bringing The Lord of the Rings to cinematic life. I understand that, after many years of false rumors, Mr. Jackson is likely to shortly (2010?) bring The Hobbit to theaters. He has certainly earned the right to do so!
IN THE FINAL FILM OF THE TRILOGY, FRODO MAKES HIS WAY THROUGH THE DARKNESS TO MOUNT DOOM TO DESTROY THE ONE RING, WHOLE ARAGON LEARNS OF HIS DESTINY&THE OTHERS PREPARE FOR A BATTLE THAT WILL DECIDE THE FATE OF ALL.
WithThe Return of the King, the greatest fantasy epic in film history draws to a grand and glorious conclusion. Director Peter Jackson's awe-inspiring adaptation of the Tolkien classicThe Lord of the Ringscould never fully satisfy those who remain exclusively loyal to Tolkien's expansive literature, but as a showcase for physical and technical craftsmanship it is unsurpassed in pure scale and ambition, setting milestone after cinematic milestone as the brave yet charmingly innocent Hobbit Frodo (Elijah Wood) continues his mission to Mordor, where he is destined to destroy the soul-corrupting One Ring of Power in the molten lava of Mount Doom. While the heir to the kingdom of Men, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), endures the massive battle at Minas Tirith with the allegiance of the elf Legolas (Orlando Bloom), dwarf Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) and the great wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen), Frodo and stalwart companion Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin) must survive the schizoid deceptions of Gollum, who remains utterly convincing as a hybrid of performance (by Andy Serkis) and subtly nuanced computer animation.

Jackson and cowriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens have much ground to cover; that they do so with intense pacing and epic sweep is impressive enough, but by investing greater depth and consequence in the actions of fellow Hobbits Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin (Billy Boyd), they ensure thatReturn of the Kingmaintains the trilogy's emphasis on intimate fellowship. While several major characters appear only briefly, and one (Christopher Lee's evil wizard, Saruman) relegated entirely to the extended version on DVD, Jackson is to be commended for his editorial acumen; like Legolas the archer, his aim as a filmmaker is consistently true, and he remains faithful to Tolkien's overall vision. IfReturnsuffers from too many endings, as some critic suggested, it's only because the epic's conclusion is so loyally inclusive of the actors--most notably Astin--who gave it such strength to begin with. By ending theLOTRtrilogy with noble integrity and faith in the power of imaginative storytelling,The Return of the King, like its predecessors, will stand as an adventure for the ages.--Jeff Shannon
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Sony Pictures(2006-04-25)
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(Four years later, it's finally complete)

(The word Complete has never been so very important.)

(Great movie!!!)

(FFVII: Advent Complete, the better Advent Children film)

(Advent Children Complete a better experience then the original cut)

Suffice it to say, this is how this film should've been all along. The story has been made more coherent and appealing. The original film did little justice to the characters of the legendary FFVII, wherease this one successful tethers them emotionally to the audience. For more depth, see any of the other reviews on this site. If you weren't satisfied with the original release of Advent Children, this completed film is worth a second chance.
I have owned every American itteration of this movie and I love it. I'm a gigantic fan of FFVII and the movie pleases me most because it touches me with the characters and the feeling behind the story.

This movie has taken much flak, which I would like to say I fully understand if taken from the perspective of one without working knowledge of the videogame, and this version does so much to fix many of these issues. If you don't like videogames or have never played FFVII then I doubt you'll like this movie very much. I leant it to a friend who is a bigger movie buff than me(who loves some of the worst films of all-time) thinking he would at least appreciatte the action sequences and animation. He called it garbage, lol. I watched again after I leant it to him and the story really is disjointed at best if you know nothing of the game.

That said, this version should have been the initial release. It's criminal how many vital scenes were cut and/or shortened. The effect of these scenes being editing for the US audience actually makes a somewhat large impact on the potential to understand the story. Now that FF: Crisis Core is out and we all know the origins of FFVII the scenes with flashes of Zack are needed even more. This is now a trilogy of events and small tidbits that need to be fleshed out in a two hour period. Much of the additional content is also extended battle sections that(in one case with Rude and Reno) actually explains how the scene gets from one point to another where the original version left a magnificient gap.

The most important thing to realize with this, other than what I've said about not playing the game, is that it's a movie about a videogame guys. People "flying around" and "surviving what no one on earth could" doesn't matter. The laws of our world don't apply in the world of FFVII folks, sorry, so just let it go. I've seen so much worse things done in films that try to appear realistic and yet a movie about a game series gets slammed for doing things we couldn't in real life. That's why it's animated.

As far as the actual movie goes...it's just jaw-dropping if you look at it in a way such as I do. I've come to love it more and more with each viewing and it's starting to grow on me even more as I write this. It is simply beautiful. The animation is the best you will see outside of Disney Pixar and the japanese crew/director really understand how to use camerawork to improve the feel and aesthetics of the scenes. So many times I find myself just looking at the hair on the characters heads and being impressed. The score is also somethign for everyone. It is so well done and reminds me of something like the first Star Wars movies in that it has that quality that adds to the overall tone and direction of the scenes. A great example is the final bout with Sephiroth. There is a part *SPOILER ALERT*(I guess) where the music starts to change tempo, Cloud enters a stance and prepares for what he knows is going be one heck of an attack on the part of Sephiroth and the Shin-ra headquarters starts to come down upon him, literally. The music then rushes in and I just can't explain the feeling you get watching it if you invest yourself in the experience.

For anyone who has always wanted to watch this, but didn't want to buy it yet, this is the ultimate and finite version. For anyone who watched the original and disliked it due to the lack of coherence in the story I strongly urge you to reconsider and at least borrow/rent it and give it one more chance. I feel it's worth every penny and minute I spent waiting for it to come to the States.
WOW!!! This was one great movie. To this day, I'm still a huge fan of the game and I'm also a huge fan of this movie when I first came out. Since I don't have a Hi-Def tv yet, I can't make much comment on how great the resolution is. What I can say is that I do think the the visuals are beautiful and on a regular tv, they look fantastic. Thanks to the reediting and addition of scenes, the movie is alot more easier to follow with depth given to characters such as Denzel. I recall hearing that when creating this movie, the creaters weren't fully happy with the results. This is probably what they were really looking for in the end. One of the things I like best about the Blu-Ray version is a feature that basically gives you a run down of the events in the games. Overall, it's a great improvement over the original and a must have to anyone who's a fan of the original game.
I have always been a huge fan of the Final Fantasy franchise. Final Fantasy VII was amongst my favorite of the games, so I was very excited to hear that Square was going to release the FFVII film. After watching the original movie, I thought it was awesome. But after watching it a few times and thinking it over about the plot and other elements of the film, I realized that I was being blinded by my previous love for the game that I was not able to see the many flaws of the original version of this film. Sure the graphics were superb and the fight scenes were amazing (even better than fight scenes of the Matrix trilogy in my opinion), but that wasn't enough to make a good movie. There was no plot development and the motives of the characters (mainly the villains) were not obvious enough or explained very well. Not only that, previous main characters with the exception of Tifa and Cloud did not play a large role or "any" role in the movie at all. Characters like Yuffie, Barret, Cid, etc. were just there (and literally appeared out of nowhere) in the movie for fan-service. I was rather disappointed with Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.

And then, the new release: FFVII: AC Complete. I was not excited to see this film, but I thought, "What the heck. I'll just add this movie to my collection." After watching the Complete version, I was thoroughly impressed. Even though it did not fix some of the major problems I had with the original, the story were explained much better. The new added scenes tied everything together, making concepts such as Geostigma more significant and relevent to the story. Geostigma did not seem very threatening in the original version, but the new scenes showed the importance and madness that came about after the Meteor as well as the threatening affects of the new illness, Geostigma, on the planet and its people. And then, Denzel's role and background were explanded on, making him a lot more relevent to the story. Not only that, the fight scenes even showed some blood! This makes the fights a bit more realistic and much cooler.

I watched this movie three times and never got tired of it. It was such an improvement to the original film that I could not stop wanting to see it again. I wished all "director's cut" of other films had this much improvement to the original.

Now what did I think of the English dubbed? I thought it was amazing. There were even some voices that I thought were superior to the original Japanese cast. (Just my opinion). I was surprised that the English dub company was able to gather the english cast together in order to dub the extra scenes. The voice acting was simply amazing. The only voice I was uncomfortable with was Mena Suvari's Aeris. Could have been a bit better in my opinion.

So overall, I give the original a 6/10 and the Blu-Ray "Complete" version a 9/10.

I recommend this movie to any Final Fantasy fan or even people who just like a lot of cool fights and action.
Advent Children in a nutshell is the sequel CG movie to the 1997 video game Final Fantasy VII. Advent Children Complete is a director's cut that includes an extra 30 minutes of scenes that really help make story more understandable, enjoyable and a better viewing experience overall. This movie overall is light on story and more focused on action and if that is what you are looking for then you will probably enjoy this film. If your a FFVII fan then you probably already watched it or have it on DVD and depending on how big of a FFVII fan you are may want to get this director's cut of Advent Children.

Visually this CG film still looks great after a few years with the new scenes having noticeably better lighting then the original footage.

There are extras like an overview of the 1997 video game as well as the compilation of games surrounding the franchise. There are trailers as well as packed onto the disc.
TWO YEARS AFTER CLOUD&CO. SAVED THE WORLD FROM SEPHIROTH, THE CITIZENS OF THE PLANET BEGIN SUFFERING FROM A STRANGE SICKNESS CALLED SEIKON-SHOUKOUGUN. MEANWHIL, CLOUD HAS SECLUDED HIMSELF,&IS BEING HAUNTED BY DEMONS IN HIS PAST.
The question facing any viewer of the Japanese CG featureFinal Fantasy VII: Advent Childrenis: do you have to know the games on which it's based in order to understand the film? And the answer is: it certainly helps. But even complete novices (i.e., most parents) in theFinal Fantasyworld will find some entertainment in its wealth of fantasy-based action, and the animation never fails to astonish. Picking up two years after an epic battle between the forces of good (represented by brooding soldier Cloud) and evil (Cloud's former general, Sephiroth),FFVIIopens in the devastated city of Midgard, whose youthful occupants suffer from a ghastly disease known as Geostigma. A trio of brothers arrives with what appears to be a cure for the plague, but their gesture conceals a more sinister purpose: to revive Sephiroth and bring about the end of the world. Cloud and his companions must once again rise to the occasion to stop the siblings and the revived Sephiroth from unleashing total destruction. Complex and self-referential to the point of occasional incomprehension,Final Fantasy VIIwill definitely be most appreciated by fans of the game series, but if others can look past the numbing dialogue and frenetic action (which is a bit too intense for very young children), the film offers a carefree and action-packed viewing experience. The two-disc set contains the original Japanese language version of the film as well as an English-dubbed edition (Rachel Leigh Cook and Christy Carlson Romano, among others, provide the vocal talent) and a version edited for the Venice Film Festival. A 30-minute featurette that recaps theFinal Fantasystory up toVII, as well as a making-of documentary, deleted scenes, and promotions for futureFinal Fantasy VIIgames and products round out the extras.--Paul Gaita
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(It's a flashlight, not a laser!!!)

Bought this little puppy recently, just looking for a little "cat diversion" item. Unfortunately, it is not a laser pointer, it is actually a flashlight that emits a blueish light. Not a bad little flashlight, nice for the night stand or keychain - and properly advertised wouldn't be a bad deal. But, it is NOT a laser pointer.
Naruto: Konoha Logo Laser Pointer
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price：~~$11.99~~
Sony Pictures

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Platform: DSCategory: Role-PlayingJAPANESE INTERFACE ONLY. Imported from JapanNDS i Console(x1)Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time Jap version(x1)
< Japanese version (JAPANESE INTERFACE ONLY) Nintendo DS NDS i Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time Pack Japanese version >

price：~~$455.00~~
SquareEnix

A triumphant return from a monster-infested forest marks the completion of the 16-year-old heros coming-of-age ceremony. However, the heros joy is short-lived as a young village girl is found to be afflicted by a mysterious illness known as crystal sickness. Determined to obtain the cure, the hero steps out of the secluded village for the first time, only to discover a world in which crystals are merely artifacts of the past and no longer exist

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< Final Fantasy Advent Children Messenger Bag (Black) + Pin > < FINAL FANTASY: Cloudly Wolf wallet > < Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete [Blu-ray] > < Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children Wolf Metal Plate Necklace + Pin > < FF7 Advent Children: Cloudy Wolf Ring + Pin > < Final Fantasy 7: Black and Gold Wolf Lighter >

price：~~$17.99~~
Final Fantasy

customer 's review
(Mmk)

(Flimsy)

(nice product)

(book bag)

The bags strap broke after a week, but I contacted the seller and they refunded back my money. Good Service!
It looks great on the pictures but the actual bag is quite flimsy. If anything its just there to carry small fry stuff but you cant do much with it overall. The way the strap was made causes the bag itself to slide back and forth mainly because its not as secure. also the material used makes it feel like its can get teared up pretty easily.
This item is something I did not expect. I purchased it as an outing bag and I really did not expect what I got. I love the bag, it fits my needs plus a lot more room than I expected. Though the durability is questionable since the material was so stiff and hard to move when I opened the box
My son loves the book bag. It is big enough to hold all his papers without crushing or folding them, and it has a few pockets to separate items. My only concern is the vinyl material it is constructed out of. I am not sure how durable it is going to end up being in the long run, but for the price, and considering how much my son loves it, it was worth the purchase.
Final Fantasy Advent Children Bag with Cloud's famous Wolf Insignia. It is approx 14.5 inches x 11 inches. A great item for FF Fans.
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< Final Fantasy Advent Children Messenger Bag (Black) + Pin > < FINAL FANTASY: Cloudly Wolf wallet > < Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete [Blu-ray] > < Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children Wolf Metal Plate Necklace + Pin > < FF7 Advent Children: Cloudy Wolf Ring + Pin > freaks

< Final Fantasy IX Vivi Pin 228 > < Final Fantasy Chocobo Pin 229 > < Final Fantasy VII Sephiroth Pin 218 > < Final Fantasy IX Garnet Keychain >

price：~~$3.48~~
gkworld

The Final Fantasy IX pin measures about 1 inch.

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Purchase this Item also include a Naruto Anime Pin/Button
< Final Fantasy Fleece Winter Scarf (Chocobo) + Pin > < Final Fantasy Chocobo Reading Magic Book 6" Plush > < Final Fantasy Fleece Winter Scarf + Pin > < Final Fantasy Fleece Winter Scarf (Wolf Insignia) > < Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories > < Death Note Movie Size Notebook DN-001D >

price：~~$11.99~~
Final Fantasy

customer 's review
(Chocobo fleece scarf!)

(It's a scarf not a toy. Why am I asked to rate it as a toy?)

This scarf is so adorable! I'm very happy with the quality and warmth of it. It is a bright yellow scarf, featuring Chocobo on one end and "Final Fantasy VII" logo on the other end. Both are completely embroidered, so this is a durable, wearable scarf. I'm a big fan of Chocobos, so I had to have this. I recommend this for every chocobo fan.
It came quickly in the promised condition. I rate the seller 5 stars and wasn't sure where to put that, since all the rating criteria had nothing to do with the seller.
Final Fantasy Fleece Winter Scarf. Design with FF series' favorite character inchesChocobo inches. The scarf is approx. 62 inches long.
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A skillful ninja and member of CLOUD's party. This figure is highly articulated and can be posed inAt least 20 points of articulationStands 8" tallFigure includes a display base and comes in a collectible window box package.
< Final Fantasy VII Movie Advent Children Series 2 Action Figure Yuffie Kisaragi > < Final Fantasy VII Movie Advent Children Series 2 Action Figure Reno > < Final Fantasy VII Movie Advent Children Series 2 Action Figure Kadaj > < Final Fantasy Advent Children Vincent Valentine Action Figure > < Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Cloud Strife Action Figure > < Final Fantasy VII Game Edition Play Arts Vol 1 Aerith Gainborough Action Figure >

price：~~$15.99~~
Square-Enix(2009-02-27)

customer 's review
(FF Play arts Yuffie)

(Yuffie)

Pros: Well crafted, good articulation.

Cons: Ankle joints can become loose much easier then other figures. Yuffie has a strange default way of standing due to the design of her legs. It would of been better if her weapon was a bit more flexible and rubbery. It's a lot more stiffer then the weapons of other FF figures.
This figure is very posable, with optional hands and her preferred weapon. Excellent attention to detail, perfect addition to a FF collection.
Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Vol. 2 Yuffie Action Figure. A Square Enix Japanese import! The long awaited second series of FINAL FANTASY ADVENT CHILDREN Play Arts action figures is finally here! The FF franchise continues to heat up following FFACs big win at the 2006 Anime Awards as "Best Anime Feature", and this line is sure to be a crowd pleaser, as it includes all fan favorite characters that have been requested for years!The young YUFFIE KISARAGI is an integral part of Cloud Strifes band of heroes, appearing not only in FFAC, but also in the FF7 game, Dirge Of Cerberus, Kingdom Hearts, and others. No ninja would be complete without her oversized shuriken throwing star!
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Approximately 9" tallBrand new mint with tagVery hard to find
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price：~~$14.95~~
Namco

customer 's review
(Final Fantasy Moogle Plush Doll)

(Kupo)

I ordered the Final Fantasy Moogle as a Valentine's Day gift for my ex-girlfriend and let me just say that I expected this adorable little fictional creature of the legendary RPG series to be just a little bigger in size. This moogle, while adorable, is just a bit too small. His appendages are useless...you would not be able to stand him up at all. It's like a T-Rex with its tiny little arms. What gets this little guy by is the fact that he is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too adorable for his own good. Again, the ONLY drawback to this little guy is the fact that he's just way too small and his arms and legs are so tiny. Never the less, this little guy will make you feel secure and he is sooooooooo freakin' huggable.
What can i say about this toy? Basically, it's very cute, and it makes my girlfriend very happy to have it because of it's cuteness. Although, i wouldn't mind getting it myself, but that is my fan side talking as i am a huge Final Fantasy fan, and i like seeing moogles in the game.
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A deluxe toy based on Final Fantasy VII's acclaimed CGI film sequelImported from Japan, the 7.5"-tall, fully articulated Cloud Strife figure includes a massive Buster Sword accessory, while the Fenrir motorcycle measures over 12" longWindow box packaging
< Final Fantasy Advent Children Cloud Strife&Fenrir Motorcycle Action Figure Deluxe Set > < Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Sephiroth Action Figure > < Final Fantasy Advent Children Vincent Valentine Action Figure > < Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete [Blu-ray] > < Final Fantasy VII Movie Advent Children Series 2 Action Figure Yuffie Kisaragi > < Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Cloud Strife Action Figure >

price：~~$48.88~~
Diamond Comic Distributors - Dropship(2009-02-27)

customer 's review
(More than I expected)

(Sturdy, beautiful and a treasure to have.)

(This is ten years of C.G.I. entertainment come to life)

(Very cool little peice to display for FFVII fans)

(A Disappointment)

When I started collecting the Advent Children Play Arts collection, Cloud was one of those figures I wasn't sure about. I started with season 2 and have been working my way back.

I was originally just going to get Cloud by himself(which is Figure no. 4) but I saw that they have a deluxe box edition with Fenrir(which is Figure no. 0).

The figure is exactly the same as if you bought him by himself. Great articulation even though he doesn't have as many articulations as the second season. His leg cape can be adjusted or taken off. Which is a plus. The figure looks wonderful. And yes, the New Buster Sword looks great.

I will admit one problem with the figure I got. Like all the other figures you get more than one hand. One of the two hands I got for Cloud did NOT fit snuggly on his arm and would fall off very easily. I don't mind since both arms are pretty much the same and the other arm fits on tightly. Still, I thought it needed to be mentioned.

Now for Fenrir. I was scepticle of his bike. But when I got it out of the package, I was amazed. The bike is perfectly perportioned to cloud. It's over 12" (1 ft) long. Great detail. All tires are rubber. And the front section rotates slightly from side to side and is slightly hydraulic. And Cloud can fit on the bike fairly well.

The downfall is that Cloud can't look up high enough for him to lay flat on the bike and look forward. So he ends up looking down at the bike. This isn't a big problem since you can still pull off great posses.

The bike is also sturdy and durable. A small problem that I see with the bike is the back tire. The plasic arm that holds the back tire is not completely sturdy. Which over time, could cause the back tire to turn slightly sideways. But this can be countered by the kick stand which gives the back tire full support. So there's no real problem there.

This duel set is a must have for FF7AC fans. Or if your collecting the FF7AC Play Arts figures, this set is a much better choice over just getting Cloud by himself.
I am still so happy to have Cloud on his bike. He catches my eye from time to time with that terrific bike, and I am reminded of how glad I am to have it. I bought the Cloud figure first because I didn't think I could get the bike; then the price dropped (around this price) and I snatched it up. The bike is so sturdy I was blown away by the weight and balance of it. I really like Cloud, heck I have two of them now. One is on the bike next to my Final Fantasy Air Ship and the other stands on top of my Final Fantasy VII game. Cloud's one arm doesn't have any clothes on it so you will see the articulation points. They are there on every figure that can be moved in so many poses; it can't be helped. I put his giant sword in his right hand and it lies alongside the right side of the bike; a perfect fit.
The reason you are looking at this is because you either fell in love with the game back in the 90s or you discovered the Advent Children movie in the new millennium, right?

I'm in the latter camp. I remember when FF7 came out, but for whatever reason, I chose to ignore it. I rediscovered it when I picked up A.C. And a new interest/obsession was born.

This set, with Cloud, his sword, and Fenrir his motorcycle is impressive to say the least. This set is not cheap knock-off junk. The motorcycle is heavy, solid and very articulate. Heck, the damn thing even has suspension and a turning radius! Cloud, as other have commented, does look a little pale. Not the brooding lone wolf he is set up to be in the game or A.C. But that's for the overly critical. I brought my set in to work and receive overwhelmingly positive comments from people who knew nothing of the game or movie.

Before I start to sound too much like a nerd, just trust me. This set is sculpted in such a way that even the most oblivious will become a fan. Shell out the +/- $60. At the very least, you'll have people stopping at your desk for a chat about something you're interested in. Maybe they'll buy you a Coke and talk more about your favorite subject.

It's a little hard to get Cloud on the bike, his legs don't really want to go into the spots they're designated, but when you get it right, it looks very cool. Good level of detail, Cloud looks good too. I love the game and the movie, and this I feel is worth the money, it's a fairly large figure too. Cloud looks like he did in the movie, and the bike is this huge shiny beast of a machine worthy of the name Fenrir.
I decided to buy the Cloud/Fenrir set after being really impressed with the Sephiroth Action Figure from the same line. I was really excited for it to arrive in the mail but when it came I was fairly disappointed. Let me make it clear that I did not buy the toy to play with but rather just to display. Although Fenrir was really well crafted (it would have been nice to see the sword compartments open up like in the movies so there would be a place to store the sword when Cloud is mounted on the bike), I am really disappointed with the Cloud figure. Overall is does not have same polish, this is especially evident in the figure's right arm which looks like it came off a GI Joe figure from my youth (I am now 19). Although the set is above average and great for any Final Fantasy fan, I can not recommend it at this price (especially if you are paying in Canadian currency like I am).
From the Square Enix CGI masterpiece, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children comes the heroic Cloud Strife and his mighty motorcycle, Fenrir. It's not just another figure/bike combination -- it's the ultimate ride with the ultimate rider!

The fully articulated Cloud Strife action figure measures 7.5" tall and includes his famous massive Buster Sword accessory. The motorcycle "Fenrir" is a fully detailed masterpiece of style and design, and measures over 12" long. Every detail has been carefully crafted, from the real rubber tires to working shocks and steering. Best of all, Cloud Strife can be posed astride Fenrir in a multitude of poses.

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< CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- Signature Series Guide (Bradygames Signature Series Guides) > < Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII with Limited Edition UMD Case > < Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII > < FINAL FANTASY Tactics: The War of the Lions Official Strategy Guide (Official Strategy Guides (Bradygames)) > < Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete [Blu-ray] > < FINAL FANTASY(r) III Official Strategy Guide (Official Strategy Guides (Bradygames)) > BradyGames

price：~~$5.76~~
Brady Games
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customer 's review
(Great strategy guide)

(It serves its purpose...probably too well.)

(Very good guide)

(Meh...)

(I expected more from a "Signature Series" guide)

Very detailed step by step intructions on how to get through with colorful depictions of what to do. A must buy for a true Crisis Core fan!
I am one of those people who must uncover every item, secret, and ending that's available in a game. And though this guide provides those options to me, the trade-off is having the story spoiled well-before I've earned it. Granted its the price to pay since I chose to use a cheat book, but I just wanted people to know what they're in for should they decide to purchase it.

Other than that it's an excellent enhancement to your gaming experience!!
A nice strategy guide for an excellent game.

The strategy guide is very informative, and makes sure that nothing is missed through the story-line of the game - with two exceptions. At a certain point, the story moves on to a new area of the game and it never goes back to the previous section. While the book does say to finish the tasks in the first section, it doesn't say that you will never have the opportunity to come back.

The other exception is an event where Zack (the main character) has to save a boy's mother from a fire. But this event will only happen if you have completed another task and reported back to the boy. The book specifically says that there is no need to report back to the boy, but if you don't, you don't get the "fire event". I had to go back to a previous save when I realized what had happened.

The above two exceptions are the only details that were deficient/incorrect though. The guide gives excellent instructions and tips for the rest of the story-line.

The best part of the guide is the mini-strategies for the 300 missions in the game. There were no errors, and the strategies were accurate and helpful.

The one big down-side of the guide, is the scant attention it gives to materia fusion. Part of it is the fault of the game itself, given that they made materia fusion so complex. But the guide could have shone here, by making it more understandable. However, it just provided explanations which were very basic, and difficult to understand. There was also a pull-out section that was nothing but horribly confusing. I had to get better instructions online. Even now, after I get the whole materia fusion thing, I still can't make head or tail of the pull-out fusion guide.

Even so .. I did not regret getting the guide. Apart from the materia fusion let-down, it was otherwise an excellent guide. I would recommend it to other people, without a doubt.

Oh, if anyone from Brady reads this ... you people have got to consider the over-40s people with your font-type sizes. I can't even see a lot of it with reading glasses, and have to resort to a magnifying glass. The over-40s demographic is fast being recognized as a major video-game consumer, so strategy guides are no longer the realm of "young eyes".
Meh...

That pretty much describes my attitude towards this game. I have been a big fan of the Final Fantasy series, but Crisis Core just felt tedious and was not challenging (even on hard). It will give you some nifty background on the FFVII world, but has zero replay value. If you find yourself desperate for some FF action check out War of the Lions first and if still hasn't come out yet, and you are still desperate, check out this.
There are two main things that determine if I'll buy a strategy guide: Do I care about the game enough to go for 100% completion on everything, and would it be easier for me to achieve that if I'm looking at one book rather than clicking around between four different guides online? My other concern is, if the book isn't helpful, will I at least get lots of pretty pictures of my favorite characters? The Bradygames Guide's touted poster and Art Gallery section were definitely factors in my decision to buy.

If you're going for 100%, this guide will get you there, but I gave it a modest rating because I found the information poorly organized. As I was mid-way through my second play-through when I got this Guide, I've only used the walk-through for the end-game, and I found myself flipping pages more than I should have to. The Bestiary section is neither alphabetized nor indexed, instead enemies highlighted in the walk-through are listed with the page number they appear on in the Bestiary. So far I've found the sections dealing with Accessories, Shops, and Fusion Items comprehensive. The Materia section is also good at detailing how and or/where to get specific Materia. The leveling up section left one of my questions unanswered though, and that is HOW to level up Materia. Their explanation would have you think it's completely random, whereas my experience is that the more you use a particular materia, the more likely it is to gain a level. Since there's an invisible Experience point counter for Zack, I assume there is also one for Materia.

The Missions section is very good, giving all the necessary information. Unfortunately, I have found one annoying mistake in this part (a mistake repeated elsewhere in the Guide when referring to this), and that is that it incorrectly gives Fire as the second spell you need to cast on the Magic Pot in Mission 10-2-3. (It should be Fira.) Otherwise what I've read of this section seems great.

On the "pretty pictures" front, Nomura's illustration of the cast (not the one seen in the game's save screen) alone made the book worth it. There are also beautiful high quality CG renderings of the characters scattered throughout. However, the poster was disappointing: as the reverse is the Materia Fusion chart, the need for a long composition gets us a picture of Zack looking over his shoulder, the Buster Sword being the focus. The Art Gallery likewise was anticlimactic; space devoted to NPC's and gadgets could have been put to better use, and should have avoided inclusion of production art of settings already placed elsewhere in the Guide.

Lastly, me being the huge FFVII geek that I am, I was perhaps more disappointed than newcomers to the world of FFVII by inaccuracies in the Characters section. The biggest of these was that it says Tifa met Cloud during the events of Crisis Core; even if you haven't played the original FFVII, events later on in CC let you know this is not the case. That this assumption is restated elsewhere in the Guide makes me wonder if the writers truly are the "fans" they profess to be in the Introduction, and about the accuracy of info relating to characters who debut in this game.

Long story short, if you like playing with a book to guide you, go ahead and get this if these deficiencies don't override that desire.

DISCOVER THE TRUTH

All 300 Missions Covered!

Mini-maps, strategy, rewards, and requirements for every mission, including expert strategy for defeating Minerva, arguably the toughest FFVII boss ever!

Comprehensive Walkthrough

Game-tested strategies and tactics for all 10 walkthrough chapters. Maps of each area list every key item. Mission tip boxes reveal when and how to access every mission.

Exhaustive Materia Fusion Guide

Learn the ins-and-outs of materia fusion. You'll learn everything about materia classes and ranks, plus the hundreds of end results of the fusion process.

Bestiary

All-inclusive breakdown of each foe's stats, strengths, weaknesses, and more!

Items&Accessories

Complete list of every item, accessory, and piece of equipment in the game.

Bonus 2-sided Foldout!

Dynamic render of the game's central character. Plus, comprehensive materia fusion reference chart of every possible materia combination!

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: RPG

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< Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds HC > < Final Crisis > < Final Crisis: Revelations HC > < Green Lantern: Rage of the Red Lanterns > < Final Crisis Companion > < Final Crisis: Rogues' Revenge HC > Geoff Johns

price：~~$6.40~~
DC Comics(2009-10-27)
Not yet published

Superstar writer Geoff Johns and legendary artist George Perez deliver the Crisis of the 31st century as the Legion of Super-Heroes reaches out for help against a powerful foe they can't beat alone!
From the moment Superman landed on Earth until the end of time, the Time Trapper has sought to erase Superman's impact on the universe. But the Legion of Super-Heroes have always been there to stop the relentless villain. Now, one Legion isn't enough as the Time Trapper taps a twisted mirror image of The Boy of Steel from a parallel Earth long dead: Superboy-Prime! Who will answer the Legion's call for help? With ties to INFINITE CRISIS, FINAL CRISIS and the history of the DCU, this tremendous miniseries is not to be missed!
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< Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time Official Strategy Guide > < Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time > < Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time > < DRAGON QUEST V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride Official Strategy Guide (Bradygames Strategy Guides) > < VALKYRIE PROFILE: Covenant of the Plume Official Strategy Guide > < FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates Official Strategy Guide (Bragygames Official Strategy Guides) > BradyGames

price：~~$5.76~~
BradyGames
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customer 's review
(Game guides are great.)

I had started playing the game before I received the game guide and ended up having to go back to collect some hidden treasure that I wouldn't have known about otherwise. This game guide is a must to get the most out of playing your game. I would recommend it to everyone.

Discover the Crystals. Uncover your Past.

It’s your 16^thbirthday and your life is about to change forever. Crystals are thought to have been lost to the world, but you discovered one on your coming-of-age ceremony, setting in motion events that will change everything as you know it. You will need courage and determination to face the challenges threatening your friends, village, and world. Are you prepared?

Treasures Galore!

Master Puzzles!

Dominate Bosses!

Buried Treasure!

Reveal the Truth

Our strategies walk you through this incredible installment of the Crystal Chronicles saga step-by-step. Don’t miss a single element of this storyline, a quest, or even buried treasure. It’s all in here!

Detailed Maps

Our maps reveal the locations of every chest, orb, sign post, lectern, and puzzle element.

Exhaustive Data Section

Complete statistics on the Monsters, Weapons, Armor, Accessories, Materials,&Jewels provide that edge you need to get the most out of your game.

And Much More!

Complete Quest Strategies
Mercenary Coverage
Scratch Cards
Extra Bosses

Platform: Wii and Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-Playing Game

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< Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time Official Strategy Guide > < Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time > < Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time > < DRAGON QUEST V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride Official Strategy Guide (Bradygames Strategy Guides) > < VALKYRIE PROFILE: Covenant of the Plume Official Strategy Guide > freaks

For Sony Playstation3 discs69 page manual
< Final Fantasy VII > < Final Fantasy VIII > < Official Final Fantasy VII Strategy Guide, Playstation Version (v. 1) > < Final Fantasy IX > < Sony Playstation Memory Card > < Final Fantasy Anthology >

price：~~$55.10~~
Square Enix

customer 's review
(Awesome)

(One of the best games ever!)

(Awesome game!)

(I'm a fanboy :P)

(FF7 review)

Game works beautifully (awesome game, by the way) Kudos to the seller; hope to do business with you again
Final Fantasy versions have been around as long as I can remember! Seven one of the best versions regarding storyline and team involvement.

When we searched for FF VII for our Playstation 2, we came to Amazon's sellers. The description and security of the sale were perfect, and the game is in great shape. There are no problems as we delve deeper into the world with Cloud, trying to save our friends and dealing with Sephiroth. It's a futurist world and yet, elements mirror our own (poverty in Sector Seven, the exploitation of workers and the natural element materia.

This game also has terrific music, originally scored by Nobuo Uematsu. The details regarding the music, battles, graphics and usability of the game are of high quality, even in today's standards (development of the game began in 1994). It has lasting appeal.

Finally, as a librarian I work to promote literacy. Final Fantasy VII is a game that must be read while played - the characters' words are presented on the screen as typed "word balloons." I'm all for reading in whatever way it presents itself in the real world, even when game playing!
This was my very first Final Fantasy game! It has tons of replay value! I love the battle system in this game. The materia was a great idea as well. Although I enjoyed FF8 much better than this one, it's still a great classic!

I just don't understand why people are selling it for so much money when it can be currently downloaded at the Playstation Store for $9.99!
This is by far the best game ever made. When it came out, I was like O.O. I know, now there is Fable 2, Halo 3, Gears 2 and all that good stuff but really nothing ground-breaking other than graphics. I want a story, music, a big world, an airship, love, hate, death, going to space, going under-water, the golden saucer, 3 discs...this could go on for a long time. This game has everything and is perfect in my eyes. I still have the original copy and will probably be buried with it ;)
The overall gameplay works fine but there have been minor lagging in cutscenes overall I am pleased with this game and it's one of the best games ever created you should definently check this one out if your a FF fan.
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Long recognized as role-playing games par excellence, theFinal Fantasyseries gets a technological makeover in this installment (and series debut on the PlayStation). Shedding the two-dimensional graphics and limited sound capabilities of its predecessors,Final Fantasy VIIfeatures lush 3-D graphics, beautifully animated "movie" sequences, and soundtrack-quality music. Coupled with the game's intricate storyline, endearing characters, and immense yet highly imaginative world, these new advancements make for a quite an engrossing experience.

The story ofFinal Fantasy VIIcenters around a solider named Cloud Strife, who joins forces with Avalanche, a group of resistance fighters, to take down an evil mega-corporation known as Shinra. (The fate of the world hangs in the balance, of course.) Truly epic in scope, this four-disc game requires a considerable amount of time to complete---this reviewer gladly gave up over 80 hours of his life to finish it. But it's definitely a rewarding adventure that every PlayStation owner should consider undertaking, especially since it's now one of the low-priced "Greatest Hits" titles.--Joe Hon

Pros:

Intricate and absorbing storyline with endearing characters
Immense and highly imaginative game world
Special battle system
Beautifully animated movie sequences

Cons:

Your friends and family may feel neglected

Rerations
< Final Fantasy VII > < Final Fantasy VIII > < Official Final Fantasy VII Strategy Guide, Playstation Version (v. 1) > < Final Fantasy IX > < Sony Playstation Memory Card > freaks

1 PlayerDolby 5.1 SurroundHDTV 1080p
< Lost Odyssey > < Lost Odyssey: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides) > < Fable II > < Mass Effect > < Blue Dragon > < The Last Remnant > < Lost Odyssey: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides) >

price：~~$2.00~~
Microsoft(2008-02-13)
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customer 's review
(Disappointed)

(As expected!)

(intertaining)

(Great Game)

(Lost Odessy rocks)

Lost Odyssey really just wants to be something like, Final Fantasy VII. I understand that a few members of the production team has previously worked on FF titles, but really, this game was a let down. From graphics, to game play, to story, Losy Odyssey fails to bring something original to the table. Features and characteristics of the game have have been done better in other RPG titles. Ok, maybe I'm being a little harsh and I admit I do have a strong bias towards FF. But when you break down the battle system, character abilities, and even the armor system, everything feels like it lacks thought and creativity. The plot is a little wild, but the cut scenes are definitely nice to watch. Don't get me started on the 1,000 years of dreams sequences. Those terribly bugged me. I thought it was a cheap and lazy implementation of something that could've been really unique and engaging to add to the plot.

I would recommend this game as a rental or pre-owned purchase, and I would only recommend it if you have already gone through all the more respected RPG titles for the xbox 360 system.
Game came sealed and delivered (slow as always but thats what you get when you make the order with free shipping). So enjoyable game ^_^
game was bought for my daughter's boyfriend. he really like the and found it very intertaining. he told me to give 5 stars
This game is a must have for any RPG fans. The game is beautiful, great cinematics that combine with an elaborate story. Great characters that make you think and feel for. The game's story of living forever makes you wonder how it would be like. The battles system is fun with great spells and a ring system. When playing it reminded me a bit of Final Fantasy VII, which is great. Another note is that this game is LONG and it will take you some time to beat which makes it great for $30. The only problem I have with this game is the packaging, 4 discs, 1 in a little package thing and the other 3 stacked on top of each other in a big disc place where you find any other game. Don't let the packaging steer you away from this wonderful game or you will miss out.
This game is really long but completely worth it. It has so many emotional scenes that pull you in and keep you wanting more.
Lost Odyssey is the story of Kaim, an immortal character who has lived more than 1,000 years. He doesn't remember his past, and he doesn't know where his future lies. Throughout Kaim's journey, a handful of characters will join him on an odyssey to discover their intricate past and destiny, leading players through a dramatic story of massive scale. Lost Odyssey features breathtaking visuals and an epic adventure made possible only by the power of Xbox 360.
Rerations
< Lost Odyssey > < Lost Odyssey: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides) > < Fable II > < Mass Effect > < Blue Dragon > freaks

Witness the dramatic and thrilling story of this mythical game world brought to life through astounding 3D graphics, gorgeous CG cutscenes and top-notch voice actingCreate a versatile party using the all-new Augment System - a dynamic system that allows the player to assign special abilities to charactersDive into the first RPG to incorporate the innovative Active Time Battle system, now further enhanced and refined for the Nintendo DSNavigate effortlessly through the game with Nintendo DS Touch Screen functionality and stylus-driven controls while receiving vital assistance via the dual-screen presentationTrain and customize Whytkin by playing a variety of mini-games and challenge another player to head-to-head battle via local wireless connection
< Final Fantasy IV > < Chrono Trigger > < Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift > < The World Ends With You > < Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen > < Final Fantasy III >

price：~~$2.00~~
Square Enix(2008-07-22)
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customer 's review
(Insanely Difficult)

(Final Frustration IV)

(The additions ruin it)

(Like a George Lucas "remaster")

(A Must-have game)

I really enjoyed this game back on the SNES. But this version is far too difficult to enjoy. Despite the enhancement, I liked it much better when the game was, you know, playable. This higher difficulty level made me want to snap the game in half on more occasions than I ever wanted.

If you played this game on the SNES, keep it as a memory or wait for it on Virtual Console for Wii. I loved the original, but because of the difficulty, I do not recommend this DS remake at all for anyone looking for something enjoyable.
There are a lot of good things about this game, as mentioned by many reviewers. But after putting in over 20 hours of game time I have found them to be offset by two sore points:

- when wandering around the wilderness or in caves, you are attacked by hidden monsters about every 10 seconds of game time. Yes, you need these combats to level-up (see next complaint), but they make exploration a total drag, and are extremely repetitive (same monsters over and over again).

- the boss battles are not "difficult" or "challenging". They are impossible, frankly... unless you stumble upon the secret combo of characters/spells/weapons. The designers think this is clever and will keep the interest level up, but it's not fun to have to search the internet for solutions to even the first couple of battles. In many of them, your entire party is killed almost immediately, no matter what level you are or what spells you cast. That's because it's part of the plot, and well, you just need to all die right now.

I love/hate this game. That's why I'm giving it 3 stars.
I'm a huge fan of Final Fantasy games. I've played them growing up, since the original Final Fantasy for the NES, and all their remakes along the way.

If you haven't played FF IV before (aka FF II on the Super NES), then you'll probably be fine with this re-release. However, if you *have* played before, then you'll probably be turned off by the horribly cheesy, pitiful attempt at adding 3D cut scenes. It destroys both the fiction and the characters. It's amazing how much emotion a few little 2D sprites and some music could communicate, and how easily that can be ruined by attempting to make them 3D on a low fidelity system.

Pass on this title. Buy yourself the GBA version instead.
Having loved the original, I have to say this game was a disappointment. The graphical updates and cutscenes are generally quite good and the gameplay itself is practically identical to the original (i.e. very good), many of the additions and character interpretations are downright stupid. Most of the male characters, including all the important ones, have become androgynous creeps and whiny punks. The addition of the constantly-name-changing rabbit character is a type of element more common to newer Final Fantasy games and horribly out of place.

If you prefer the atmosphere of the older games to the newer Final Fantasies, avoid this one, since it essentially transforms it into a modern FF game (i.e. painfully Japanese with dozens of cobbled together game elements that are completely out of place). I equate the changes they've made to George Lucas digitally adding Gungans to his original Star Wars movies. Yes, that geeky and that bad. Avoid this one if you're a fan of the original and not new FFs.
If you loved the original Final Fantasy 4 (originally 2 in the US) and are considering buying this remake, I can assure you, it is definitely worth it. I'm a long time fan of the series and have been playing this game for many years since it's release on the Super Nintendo back in the early 90s. If you're like me, though it is undeniably a legendary RPG, you may have put the game to rest. But this remake definitaly is like a breath of fresh air.

All the music is very much the same if not a little bit improved from the original. All the character and npc models have been accurately upgraded into 3d form (no ridiculous graphical changes). The game makes very good use of the 2 screens and does not rely at all on using the stylus. Weapon models are visible during combat much like that of Final Fantasy 7.

Overall I feel that Square Enix has shown a great deal of respect in preserving this games greatness. If you do not own a DS yet I would say this game is a pretty strong reason to get one if you are a Final Fantasy lover or just love RPGs in general.
Final Fantasy IV for DS is a must-play for those looking to jump into the best-selling RPG franchise in the world. Four elemental Crystals, each possessing awesome power, lie scattered throughout the realm. However, men are quick to covet things that offer strength, and easily corrupted by the might that they possess. Seduced by the promised power of the Crystals, the kingdom of Baron begins employing unprovoked force to seize them from peaceful nations. The dark knight Cecil - Lord Captain of Baron's elite force, the Red Wings - is ordered by his king to obtain the Crystals, but soon begins to question the monarch's motives. Stricken with grief at his own actions, yet burdened by his loyalty to his country and his personal sense of honor, Cecil at last decides to turn from the path of darkness and destruction. Enraged, the king accuses him of disloyalty, strips Cecil of his command, and sends him off to slay a mysterious beast that lurks in the nearby Valley of Mist. Cecil embarks on a fateful journey that will bring trials, betrayals, friendship, loss, and self-discovery. Train and customize Whytkin by playing a variety of mini-games and challenge another player to head-to-head battle via local wireless connection
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< Final Fantasy IV > < Chrono Trigger > < Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift > < The World Ends With You > < Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen > freaks

< Final Fantasy 8 > < Final Fantasy VIII Official Strategy Guide > < Final Fantasy VII, Platinum Edition > < Final Fantasy VII > < Final Fantasy VIII > < Final Fantasy VII (EA Classics) > < PC Gamer (1-year) > < Final Fantasy VIII PC Official Strategy Guide (PC GAME BOOKS) >

price：~~$55.00~~
SquareSoft(2000-01-26)

customer 's review
(Stepping out of the shadow)

(Greatest game ever created.)

(where did my family go?)

(A True FF Title, But Not As Legendary)

(Time never ages this game)

Following a legend is never easy.....especially when that legend is considered by many to be the greatest RPG of all time. Even today, nearly twelve years after its release, Final Fantasy VII still receives all the accolades.....but Final Fantasy VIII does a tremendous job escaping the shadow of its predecessor. Let us take a closer look at the eighth installment in this best-selling series.

Story:

The star of this installment is Squall Leonhart, a student at Balamb Gardens, a military institution that trains people to become members of the internationally-revered mercenaries known as Seed. Final Fantasy VIII does have a unique plot - almost bizarre at times - but the further you advance in the game the more the plot unfolds into what one expects from the series. The game does take breaks from the main story as you play Laguna Loire, a soldier with ties to Squall and his companions.

Gameplay:

Final Fantasy is famous for its battle system and in VIII that system shines. Final Fantasy VIII introduces the gamer to GFs (Guardian Forces) GFs are VIII's version of summoning spells, but with one huge advancement - as the GFs advance in levels they learn abilities that can then be used by the character wielding it by ways of junctioning.....these abilities range from finding hidden save points to eating monsters. There is also another key addition to FFVIII's arsenal. In past Final Fantasies you would need to learn spells before being allowed to use them......in FFVIII, you can only use spells that you have drawn out of enemies. For instance, say you draw eight life spells from an enemy, you are then allowed to use the life spell eight times.....to use it again you must draw out more life spells. Spells can also be juntioned to your characters to boost stats. Example: Junction eight life spells to your HP and your HP will receive a boost. Weapons have also received a new feature.....no longer are you required to find weapons.....your weapons need to be upgraded by finding parts throughout the realm and applied to your starting weapon to become more powerful. But the best aspect of FFVIII is the Triple Triad - a card game that can be played after you obtained cards from various sources. You play by approaching NPCs and the rules vary depending where you are - each town has its own set of rules. The rewards are minimal, but it is fun to play.

Graphic and sound:

As ever, the graphics and sound are stunning, and when you consider that this game was released eight years ago for the PS1, you'll realize just how stunning they really are.

Final Thoughts:

So, was Final Fantasy VIII able to step out of its predecessor's shadow? It does so and then some. This is a great addition to the family that will keep even the most dedicated gamer busy for weeks.
I've pass every singal Final Fantasy game out their (besides ff I, II, V XII, XI)and none had the impact of ffVIII. I still today can play this game for hours. FFVII&IV is the only other ones Worthy to be beside this game in the Final Fantasy series.
granted... this was requested by my sister. But if I had found this by accident, it still would have been the best gift I gave this season! All of us are in amazement over the game! it flows well and is a challenge. the scenes are better than I could have hoped for given the generation of the game. Overall, every game enthusiast would love this game!
A word about the person who sent it!!!Way to go! the follow up e-mail was wonderful. it got here in just a few days! you are really on the ball and I appreciate it.
Final Fantasy VIII defintely has the look and feel of a true Final Fantasy title. The game plays well and tells a great story. It is worth the purchase for the PC version even though the graphics were not upgraded from the Playstation version. I was personally happy when the game came to PC - I don't buy game consoles anymore.

FF8 is not the best Final Fantasy title out there. In my opinion, FF7 is the best, with FF6 and FF4 (3 and 2 in the U.S., respectively) tying each other for second. Then FF5 (not released in the U.S.), then good ol' FF8. (That's my list and I'm stickin' to it.)

I am going to assume that you are reading this review as an avid RPG gamer or a diehard Final Fantasy fan. With that assumption, I will leave out all the great details of the game since, as I said before, FF8 is a true Final Fantasy title. Therefore, you know it rocks. But I'd like to focus on the drawbacks if I may be so bold, and explain why it ranks below the Super Nintendo versions and its PC predecessor. All in my humble opinion, of course.

First, the magic system for FF8 is the greatest drawback in my opinion. It removed the idea of magic points (MP). In the old titles, if you had 350 MP, and you used a Cure 2 spell, it would decrement to 325/350. You'd have to replenish eventually or simply run out. In FF8, however, the magic you use depends on two factors: (1) you have to "Draw" the spell out of enemies (the amount you draw determines how many times you can use the spell), and (2) the strength of the magic you use is determined by the amount you drew (up to 100 effectiveness/capacity).

If that all sounds confusing to you, it is. It still doesn't make any sense to me, and I think it almost killed a great game. But Squaresoft is reknowned for altering each release with something totally different. Too bad the magic system in FF8 was such a flop.

Second, the funnest part of the other titles, I thought, was the coordination of items (like weapons and relics) to progressing skills. (Which FF7 nailed perfectly.) FF8 only allows a milder version of this coordination. Character development isn't such a focus in FF8, I think.

Lastly, to be quite honest, the most fun part about the entire game of FF8 for me was the card playing - not the actual game itself or the storyline. In fact, exploring the FF8 was actually dull for me! (I was surprised to learn this, too!) But when I found places to play that wonderful little numbered card game, I found myself spending hours doing just that. I was hoping Squaresoft offered a side version of the card game that I could trade FF8 in for.

The card game for FF8 was supposed to be like the Chocobo development offered in FF7. However, like I said, the card game turned out to be the best part of FF8.

To give some slight pros, I would say that the creatures with which you do battle were rendered quite nicely in FF8. I also appreciate a lot of the bosses (especially the Twins). The graphics are also good enough for the RPG genre - I don't complain about that stuff when playing RPGs.

To close, if you never bought FF8 and stuck with only FF7 and your Nintendo titles, you'd be alright, in my opinion. But if you want it all, FF8 is not a total waste.
I played this game for the first time on the Playstation console. It was my starting point to the FF series. I had alot of fun with this game and I was impressed with the large story that unveils over 40+ hours of game play. Now 5 years after I played the game on playstation I have started the series again on the PC. Just as it was 5 years ago the game is still just as fun as I remembered. The story draws a personality with the characters that you can lose yourself in. Excitement and, sadness to action and, drama, this game is number 1 in my heart. Most people, as said in previous reviews, love this game 100% or, hate it 100%. most who hate this game love FF7. I have not played FF7 all the way through (only first 5 minutes) but, this game is still my favorite. However, I would like to see FFX and FFX-2 on PC.
With its tremendous success, it's not surprising that Squaresoft and Electronic Arts have ported the mammoth Sony PlayStation role-playing game,Final Fantasy 8,to the personal computer. However, current personal-computer hardware obliterates the PlayStation's capabilities; althoughFinal Fantasy 8offers hours and hours of addictive role playing, its game-play graphics and sound effects aren't up to par with the PC's best.

Gamers dive into the role of Squall, a scruffy cadet of SeeD, which is an elite military unit formed to fight the war brought on by a nefarious sorceress. The game opens in The Garden, a collection of training communities for SeeD members, where Squall must perform several tasks before completing his enrollment. Squall encounters dozens of unique nonplayer characters during his journey (some of whom join Squall in combat), and while the dialogue sequences are mostly brief, the characters exude personality through posture and animation.

DespiteFinal Fantasy 8's inconsistent game-play graphics--spell and combat effects explode with color, but background art and character models lack detail--its cinematic movie sequences are nothing short of breathtaking. Game play consists of completing missions and exploring new places to advance the story line. Along the way, you'll battle a diverse bestiary of enemies using weaponry, magic, or Guardian Forces (immense creatures summoned to assist during combat). If you're looking for a massive, story-oriented role-playing game with the best cinematic sequences you've ever seen,Final Fantasy 8won't disappoint. --Doug Radcliffe

Pros:

Addictive game play
Gorgeous movie sequences
Epic-sized game world
Dazzling spell and combat effects

Cons:

Game-play graphics and sound appear slightly dated
A console-game feel (no mouse support, etc.)

More than a sequel to the top-sellingFinal Fantasy 7, Final Fantasy 8is an entirely new story, following the adventures of Squall, a young military cadet. Aided by an unusual group of allies, Squall must deal with a desperate rival, a powerful sorceress, and his strange dreams.

Set in a world where magic and technology coexist,Final Fantasy 8provides players with a variety of weapon, magic, and transportation options as they explore the vast game world. Maintaining the best features of its predecessor,Final Fantasy 8allows those familiar with previous games to easily adapt to the battle, menu, and exploration controls, while providing unique story-line elements, features, and minigames to make for a breathtaking new experience. Characters and backgrounds take on a much more detailed, realistic look through enhanced 3-D graphics and are seamlessly combined with nearly an hour of stunning computer-generated cinemas.
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< Final Fantasy 8 > < Final Fantasy VIII Official Strategy Guide > < Final Fantasy VII, Platinum Edition > < Final Fantasy VII > < Final Fantasy VIII > freaks

Experience exciting adventure in this massively multiplayer online RPGUncover the tales and legends surrounding the Aht Urhgan EmpireFace powerful new monsters like the Mamool Ja, a powerful tribe of beastmenNew jobs including the Blue Mage and Corsair expand battle strategiesAll-new system enhancements; use a new type of battle called Assault
< Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan > < Final Fantasy XI Online: Wings of the Goddess Expansion Pack > < Final Fantasy XI Chains of Promathia Expansion Pack > < Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection 2007 > < Final Fantasy XI Vana'diel Collection 2008 > < Final Fantasy XI: The Vana’diel Collection > < PC Gamer (1-year) >

price：~~$6.59~~
Square Enix(2006-04-18)

customer 's review
(FF-XI the best videogame online)

(Addictive)

(Final Fantasy XI expansion Treasures of Aht Urgan)

(Final Fantasy XI Upgrade)

(Outstanding Game)

I'm playing FFs for years and this version is 1 of the most popular that I played in my life, all you need to start it is a lot of patience to get Lv 75 then all the jobs will be easy for you
A must-have expansion pack if you want to keep playing FFXI. All the cool kids are hanging out in the new areas. And there's a LOT of content in the new areas.

But do you really want to spend so many hours of your life making a fake avatar more powerful when you could be improving you real world self instead?
The best thing about this expansion pack are the 3 new job classes which bring back the game. The second best are the new areas that give way better experience points then before. It's a great expansion pack if you are into playing XI.
Final Fantasy is one of the best online games available at the moment and my family spend many hours fighting and making friends all over the world.
I have played all the games in the Final Fantasy series and this is, by far, the greatest of them all. The online community of players assist you while you pursue your characters growth and success. Good story line and outstanding graphics.

Fair warning: It can take over your life if you are not careful.
Expansion Pack; Requires Final Fantasy XI

Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Enjoy a new world to explore as you tour the world of Vana'Diel. New jobs, new monsters, new realms and even new magic are all waiting for you! All-new system enhancements enrich gameplay in a variety of ways
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< Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan > < Final Fantasy XI Online: Wings of the Goddess Expansion Pack > < Final Fantasy XI Chains of Promathia Expansion Pack > < Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection 2007 > < Final Fantasy XI Vana'diel Collection 2008 > freaks

Massively multiplayer online roleplaying Final Fantasy gameExperience missions by yourself or join up with other party members to form alliancesExplore the incredibly vast environments that make up Vana'dielConnect and communicate with thousands of other gamersNote: this online-only game requires an Internet connection and charges a monthly fee payable by credit card
< Final Fantasy XI Online > < Final Fantasy XI Chains of Promathia Expansion Pack > < Final Fantasy XI Vana'diel Collection 2008 > < Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan > < Final Fantasy XI Online: The Vana'diel Collection 2008 > < Final Fantasy XI Online > < PC Gamer (1-year) >

price：~~$1.50~~
Square Enix(2003-10-29)

customer 's review
(Oldie but goodie.)

(Words Of Warning)

(Bag... of ...)

(short and sweet...don't waste your money)

(BEST GAME EVER)

The game is still going on. Its a fun time sink. People get serious about the game, their money, their armor.

What I've found is a lot of ex-con's hang out in this game (not joking). I have no idea what the attraction is. Maybe it is all the crude language, or the ability to con others out of their stuff and sell it to others. Yes, there are college kids playing and a few casual players, but mostly the gamers here and unemployed, unmotivated and predatorial.

You have to go online to play and could play alone online, but to get the most out of what the game offers you need the help of others.

Children should not be allowed to play this game.
No one seems to be mentioning the major problem I have with this game. So I guess I will.

I bought this game when it first came out two or three years ago. Spent 50 bucks on it at EbGames. I was so excited, I started downloading right away. After 4 or 5 solid hours (at least), I finally got to start playing.

It's a good game, don't get me wrong, but being only 15 and not wanting to plunk down a week of my allowance a month for a game I could only play for an hour or so at a time (it was on the family computer, plus I had school work). I thought, "Well I'll probably play it again someday." So I deleted my account, so my mom's card wouldn't be charged anymore and I wouldn't have to fork over the money to play each month.

Fast forward 2 years. I have my own computer and my own credit card, so I break the game out again. I have more time, I'm out of school, not yet in college. So what the hell? I'll give it another shot. But first, I read the first few pages of the hefty 144 page instruction booklet.

On page 11, I believe, these words are written under the section "CAUTION! About Your Member Information": "Your member information is retained on the server for three months after your access to PlayOnline is disabled. ... After this three-month period has elapsed, you can no longer use your previous account information. You must create a new account to use PlayOnline again. Please note that this means you must purchase A NEW COPY of the software from a retailer and reregister for PlayOnline".

Maybe you skimmed over that part, so I'll say it again. "YOU MUST PURCHASE A NEW COPY OF THE SOFTWARE FROM A RETAILER".

This means that if you, for any reason, have to unsubscribe from PlayOnline for a while (say you're not playing the game and you don't want to pay for something you're not going to use for a while), you have to shell out the bucks to buy the game again!

I read this and I thought, "Huh. What a bunch of BS." I tried installing it anyway, and wouldn't you know it? My registration codes that worked 2 or 3 years ago do not work now. I can't sell it, the registration codes don't work and I don't want to pawn off my bogus copy. (ANOTHER WARNING: Nobody buy this game used! It might not work for this exact reason!). I paid fifty dollars for the game and those registration code and now the only thing the game is good for now is as a paper weight. And you know how useless those are.

If I were to buy this game again, I'd have to pay about half the price I paid for a game that I already did buy AND I have to play at least every three months. I don't know about anybody else, but I got through game phases. I play a lot of games for a few months, then I stop for a while, then I get back into it.

For me, I'm not sure if I want to waste anymore money and time on this one. Which is a shame, because it's not a bad game.

YOU HAVE TO HAVE COMMITMENT TO BUY THIS. Weigh the PROs and CONs before purchasing. Make sure it's worth it.

If you can handle it, more power to you.
I had, unfortunately, very high expectations of this game. I mean, Final Fantasy... MMORPG? Whoa! The best of two worlds collide!

Unfortunately, the result of the collision is a horrid mess. Square smashed this game out of the park graphically, and the sounds effects and music are decent too. Unfortunately as well, that's where the positives stop.

- The UI is awful and unintuitive.
- Play control is ruthlessly cumbersome.
- Players are (mostly) unhelpful to new players.
- Race/Class combination is pretty boring. Each race has a "best" class and most people go that route.
- Did I mention play control is horrible?
- The combat system is, also, unintuitive. I *highly* recommend playing a melee character as a first. Any casting class will be killed over, and over, and over. And apparently this is just blindly accepted.
- The chat system is pesky.
- Oh yeah... the play control? Don't even get me started on it.

Now, the reason I weighed Play Control so heavily is because, in ANY MMORPG, you're going to spend a LOT of time traveling around. A *lot*. That, mixed with the horrible UI and combat system just make for a very frustrating experience. If you want a game with any sort of substance? Do yourself a favor and check out World of Warcraft. Or even Dark Age of Camelot.
I can't begin to describe how boring this game was. After sitting at home for 3 hours for all the install and updates I finally was able to play. I couldn't believe how dumb the controls were on the XBOX controller. We have microphones...and if you play games like call of duty 2 you can talk to different people, but not in this game. You have to scroll through a picture of a keyboard on the screen...it takes 1 minute to write your name. Just don't get it if you are not into games that have a really really deep storyline...100's of foreign names for everything, lots of walking and way too many controls. I played FF9 and absolutely loved it. Can't say that about this one. I am pretty bitter about spending the money on this game. Hope this review was helpful. I read a lot of positive reviews on this site and I am assuming those ones are from people who really are into intense, never-ending role playing games.
I love this game! I play for about 12 hours a day. I play 18 hours on days I have off. Thank you god. I have now found my true calling in life.
Final Fantasy XI takes you into the aftermath of a great war, as you answer a desperate call to defend your people. In this first ever cross-platform massive multiplayer online game, you'll unite with other warriors as they save their world from utter destruction. With the PlayOnline Viewer, players will connect with other adventurers, to chat and share information - with PC and PS2 users Designed for Online Internet play ONLY - A monthly subscription fee may be charged
Rerations
< Final Fantasy XI Online > < Final Fantasy XI Chains of Promathia Expansion Pack > < Final Fantasy XI Vana'diel Collection 2008 > < Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan > < Final Fantasy XI Online: The Vana'diel Collection 2008 > freaks

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New "Messenger X" bag from Mythwear, based on the Anime," Samurai 7." The messenger bag features a black interior. With both Velcro and clip to secure the bag, the slightly padded Messenger flips opens to reveal eleven pockets in various sizes including one mesh zippered pocket. There are also two mesh outer pockets on either side of the bag - easily access your mobile phone or your drink. Even better, there is a large outside pocket on the back and a large inner pocket spans the width of the bag, both secured with Velcro. A handy elastic pen-holder will keep you from losing pens inside your bag. Perfect for school, approximately 14" x 14" x 3.5", the Messenger is perfect for your academic necessities.

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(Pretty Good)

I use this to carry all my schdool books in college the problem is though it could only hold so much and then the arm strap would slide off. So now I use it by holding it with the handle but it does do a strain on your arm. Overall its a pretty good bag for school though. It can hold a lot.
New Zen bag from Myth, featuring FMA's State Military Zen Bag. Heavy duty bag, made for the FMA fan who needs everything he or she owns! Features clip closers to secure the bag. This awesome zen messenger bag features a spacious interior pocket, six pockets in various sizes including one mesh zippered pocket. Business cards, PDA, ID's, fliers... basically anything you can think it there's a place for it in the Messenger. Also includes adjustable padded shoulder straps, side pockets, front zipper pocket, and a back pocket for things you need ASAP. 14" height, 20" length, and the interior can expand approx. 5".

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price：~~$279.99~~
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Hmm....looks like the real deal, and it looks amazing. The price tag is a bit steep though, even for major fans....

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