RPG-icon-to-end-all-icons Cloud Strife is everywhere. From the original FF7 to Advent Children, Crisis Core and Dirge, and even in other spin-offs like Dissidia and Kingdom Hearts. Now he's on a live-action TV series. As seen in Battlestar Galactica's spin-off series, Caprica (which I've yet to watch btw - can't wait!), a familiar yet unmistakably-Cloudish figure appears as an Easter Egg. I spy with my eye...

So we've got the original FF7 game, Dirge of Cerberus, and Crisis Core. Plus of course, other installments in the FF7 universe. (Sorry, Dissidia and KH are not part of FF7 canon, for obvious reasons.) Looks like those who were wondering whatever happened after the end of Dirge - much less those still insisting on a remake of the original - may have to wait a long while yet - and by saying "long while" that's an optimistic outlook. More like "never" than "long while" actually.

You think you know the FF7 universe all the way up to, and including, Crisis Core? Studio Bent Stuff, the guys in Japan responsible for the FF Ultimania guides, is taking advantage of the upcoming release of FF7: Advent Children Complete. The FFVII 10th Anniversary Ultimania, which was more recently released side-by-side with Crisis Core: FF7, is getting an update to reflect new info released for the FF7 universe.

Man. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G just keeps on raking all those prizes and milestones in Japan, doesn't it? And what's the latest award of MHP 2nd G? It just won the Double Platinum prize in SCEJ's PlayStation Awards 2008 ceremonies where developers and publishers were given huge pats on the backs for their excellent PSP, PS3, and/or PS2 games. The event was held just earlier in Japan, with MGS4 and Crisis Core, among others, also bringing home the bacon.

On Friday of last week, Squeenix released their latest sales figures via a PDF on their website.Their best cash cow so far: Crisis Core for the PSP had sold just shy of two million units worldwide since release day. This comes as little surprise given that Crisis Core was ranked the second best selling PSP game the month it was released in North America. More on this and the performance of other Squeenix titles in the full article.

Last month, Sony announced that they've sold about 10 million PSP units to Japanese retail. That figure, however, doesn't account for actual sales from the consumer. Today, we find out that that number has been breached. The PSP in its entire lifetime in Japan has indeed sold over 10 million units - and hey!, ever wondered the all-time best selling titles are in Japan? Hit the jump for lots of big numbers!

The rumors are true! Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced the impending launch of a Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII PlayStation Portable bundle. Want to find out more? Then head on over to the full article by clicking on the "read more" link below.

Europe's getting all the love this time...well, if this rumor turns out to be true, at least. According to a Final Fantasy fansite, Europe will get a special edition PSP SKU to commemorate the release of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. Check out the picture of the alleged packaging in the full article.

It looks like it's time for another bargain alert. Over on Amazon, we've found that they're selling the smash hit Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII for US$ 26. Learn more about this deal after the jump!

Apparently, Amazon was right on the mark with its dating for Europe's Crisis Core release. Square Enix has officially announced that their highly anticipated prequel to Final Fantasy 7 is indeed arriving this June. The exact date's available for reading in the full article.