Square Enix launches teaser countdown

By Sophia Tong, GameSpotPosted Jun 26, 2009 6:26 pm PT

Latest attempt at viral marketing shows a pastoral view, faint MIDI music, and the number "4"--leading some to link page to "4 Warriors of Light" trademark.

During May and June, Konami gave much of the gaming press heartburn with a series of teaser timers leading up to the announcements of Metal Gear Rising, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Today, Square Enix did something similar by launching a bare-bones teaser site bearing a clock counting down to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 5.

Countdown...to what?

Other than the clock, not much else is on the Web site except a hand-drawn sketch of a rustic countryside that slowly appears on the crinkled pseudo-parchment background. A couple of cottages are nestled in this quaint picture, both overlooking a central cobblestone bridge that hangs over a small creek. The landscape is decorated with a variety of large, well-kept trees. A large number "4" is displayed prominently in the meadow to the right, under the timer. By turning up the volume, a faint majestic-sounding MIDI-tune can also be heard.

While the theme is unfamiliar, there are hints as to what the game might be. According to the Industrial Property Digital Library--Japan's answer to the US Patent and Trademark Office--Square Enix trademarked the title "Hikari no 4 Senshi" (4 Warriors of Light) this past April. In its description, items ranging from video game software to mobile phone straps and collectible trading cards could be covered by the trademark.

One theory is that the aforementioned "4 Warriors of Light" could be related to the original band of heroes in the first Final Fantasy, which was released in 1987 on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Since then, the Final Fantasy series has gone on to sell more than 85 million units worldwide on a host of platforms. Most recently, the PlayStation Network reissue of Final Fantasy VII sold 100,000 copies in two weeks just this past month.

323 Comments

  • NuKkU

    Posted Jul 20, 2009 9:40 am PT

    a remake of FF1 really that would be awesome

  • kittenmanger

    Posted Jul 10, 2009 3:00 pm PT

    ill pre order it better be worth somethin

  • sonictank

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 6:37 pm PT

    sounds like its gonnna rock and be that of like ff tactics maybe?

  • ahmadmud

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 9:28 am PT

    hey what is this game, i don't understand japanese, lol ???

  • JixHedgehog

    Posted Jul 5, 2009 6:35 am PT

    Heh, I called that one, game looks great too

  • JimmeyBurrows

    Posted Jul 4, 2009 1:48 pm PT

    well that sucks... lol... that game looks naff... if a console can't do nice looking 3d graphics they should just make it 2d, you can literally see every face on those models.
    anywho nice artwork

  • F0ZZY

    Posted Jul 3, 2009 1:18 pm PT

    we all know its a Final Fantasy game already

  • goldknight2

    Posted Jul 3, 2009 12:49 am PT

    woow already 4 characters on the dragon, I want to know whats going to join the painting tomorrow because all the (main)characters are already at it.

  • MrHatnClogs

    Posted Jul 1, 2009 9:51 am PT

    It's the Final Fantasy Countdown! *Danana Dadatata Danana Dadatata*

  • GenkaiSIX

    Posted Jul 1, 2009 8:54 am PT

    Good, I'm glad you spoiled it. I kind of had a feeling it would be a DS game, which is a big disapointment for me. Would have loved to see something with a little bit more graphical prowess.

  • skullbird11

    Posted Jul 1, 2009 7:52 am PT

    OMG YOU JUST RUINED IT!!! xD

  • dr_mindbender12

    Posted Jul 1, 2009 6:57 am PT

    Its Final Fantasy Gaiden: 4 Warriors of Light
    http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6924/1246452065996.jpg

  • JimmeyBurrows

    Posted Jul 1, 2009 5:25 am PT

    doesn't seem like FF1 in any way at all... they never rode dragons in it, they just killed one >.> or more lol... plus the characters don't resemble any of the character selections you were given... I'm gonna go ahead and agree that the art style looks very much like Tactics... But for some reason the music reminds me of FF Adventure lol. Guess I'll wait a few more days >.> starting to get annoying lol.

    Edit- an idea... the 4 warriors of light travel through FF 2-14 and tell the main characters they're doing it wrong XD lol

  • player2

    Posted Jun 30, 2009 9:25 pm PT

    Theres a girl on the dragon now

  • JixHedgehog

    Posted Jun 30, 2009 7:24 pm PT

    Prolly an original FF spin off, classic sounding NES music can only mean it's headed for WiiWare or the DS.
    Man, they don't make music like this anymore, and it's a MIDI

  • XXforbiddenXX

    Posted Jun 30, 2009 5:41 pm PT

    Okay definitely not V. Suikoden Fantasy?

  • TheLunaDivider

    Posted Jun 30, 2009 5:35 pm PT

    Hopefully it's versus xiii

  • CTBradums

    Posted Jun 30, 2009 5:05 pm PT

    Definitely looks like a Tactics Advance game. The art style on the character, his wide-bladed sword (common in Tactics Advance), and the dragon make it look like it. I'm sorry, but if it is, it's disappointing. The first Tactics Advance was decent, but the second title wasn't great. Just my opinion, but I really hope it's not another Tactics Advance...

  • Viralmessiah666

    Posted Jun 30, 2009 4:46 pm PT

    Final fantasy....come on,4 warriors of light? nobody remembers that?

  • SilentCard

    Posted Jun 30, 2009 12:17 pm PT

    Hmm... I'm just spit-ballin' here, but could it be a new Breath of Fire game?

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