Well now is your chance.
The lovely people over at square enix have given me 3 copies of Kane & Lynch 2, 5 PSP versions of Final Fantasy IV Complete Edition which will be released on April 22nd and 5 copies of The 3rd Birthday also for PSP to give away at my will, so how can you win them….well read on!

First let me give you some info about each game so you know what to expect:

Kane & Lynch 2
Dog Days has players take control of James Seth Lynch for most of the game (while the second player in co-op is Adam “Kane” Marcus). After the Venezuela incident, the pair part ways. Lynch starts a new life in Shanghai with a girlfriend named Xiu although being involved in a crime organization led by English-born ex-pat Glazer. After Glazer tells Lynch about a high paying operation involving smuggling guns to Africa, Lynch calls Kane for aid in return for a split in the deal. Not only the job would help them retire but also benefit Kane’s estranged daughter Jenny (who survived the events in Dead Men).
It’s also the kind of game where you experience a whole lot of fun online!

Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Edition:
Not only is this game not out for another 2 weeks in the UK but , for the first time, the characters and storylines from FINAL FANTASY IV and its sequel THE AFTER YEARS™ are united in one beautifully crafted adventure. Featuring both classic games and an all-new scenario linking the two together, with enhanced visuals and a Gallery Mode with illustrations by renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano. FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION delivers the definitive version of one of gaming’s greatest sagas.

…and finally here is info on The 3rd Birthday:

The game is an action role-playing game described by Square Enix as a “cinematic action RPG”. Director Hajime Tabata noted that the gameplay and plot are intertwined due to a newly introduced ability called “Overdive,” an ability that lets you switch bodies with one of your team members, allowing the player to control friendly NPCs. Teammates can be ordered either to target specific enemies or to defend themselves in combat. The player is able change their controlled character in real-time, intermixed with their combat actions. The game has third person shooter elements both in and out of combat. The game is played over-the-shoulder, comparable to games such as Resident Evil 4, Dead Space, and Resident Evil 5. An array of different costumes will be available to Aya to choose from throughout the game.

So how do you win these?
Simple just head over to our Facebook page and tell me who is your favourite gaming character is and why then one lucky person will win the game of their choice out of the selection above.
You have until the end of APRIL 22nd and this competition is for UK folks only.

The question is what is this beast?

Rules for the competition are here, no cash alternatives will be given and remember that there is only 1 available!

Log in and leave a comment below with your answer. Only registered members who answer correctly will be into the draw.

Thanks and Good Luck!

Oh and don’t forget to check out the Final Fantasy OFFICIAL site it has lots of facts about the characters and beasts, like that above….http://finalfantasyxiv.com/

Competition Closes 10am Friday 8th October 2010 and is open to UK residents only.

Bonus 1:

Save up to €5.95 on the base FINAL FANTASY XI Monthly Subscription Fee

Details:

* The FINAL FANTASY XI monthly subscription fee will be discounted from €12.95 to €7.00 and £8.99 to £5.00 per month on FINAL FANTASY XI accounts linked to the same Square Enix Account as FINAL FANTASY XIV.
o Only applies to FINAL FANTASY XI subscriptions that are paid for by credit card
o Does not apply to FINAL FANTASY XIV accounts during the free trial period on the 26th of the month.
o Does not apply to FINAL FANTASY XI accounts during the free trial period
o Only applies to one FINAL FANTASY XI account for each FINAL FANTASY XIV account
o Only applies to the base monthly subscription fee
o This offer will remain in effect until January 2011
o Additional fees will be incurred for additional FINAL FANTASY XI Content IDs.
* If you have multiple PlayOnline IDs, you can receive discounts according to the number of FINAL FANTASY XIV service accounts you have.
o If you have multiple PlayOnline IDs linked to a Square Enix account with a single FINAL FANTASY XIV service account, you will be able to receive a discount for one of your PlayOnline IDs.
o If you have multiple PlayOnline IDs linked to a Square Enix account with multiple FINAL FANTASY XIV service accounts, the number of PlayOnline IDs that you can receive discounts for will be the same as the number of FINAL FANTASY XIV service accounts on your Square Enix account.
* For example, if a Square Enix Account holder has two FINAL FANTASY XIV accounts and three FINAL FANTASY XI accounts, then the discount would only apply to two of the three FINAL FANTASY XI accounts.

Bonus 2:

A Special FINAL FANTASY XIV In-Game Item

FINAL FANTASY XIV players with an active FINAL FANTASY XI account will begin their adventure with a special in-game item: Hermes’ Shoes. “Named after an elder god, all but forgotten in the modern age, these gold-tipped shoes have been crafted with the lightest of leather, making them optimal for use by heralds and noterunners.”

Details:

* For qualifying players, all playable characters created on the FINAL FANTASY XIV account will start the game with the bonus item automatically in their inventory.
* In order to qualify for the bonus item:
o An active FINAL FANTASY XI account must be linked before the FINAL FANTASY XIV playable character is created
o At the time the FINAL FANTASY XIV character is created, the FINAL FANTASY XI content ID registered to the linked FINAL FANTASY XI account must not be invalid or cancelled
o Does not apply to FINAL FANTASY XI accounts during the free trial period

Bonus 3:

Transfer Your FINAL FANTASY XI Character Name into FINAL FANTASY XIV

Details:

* When creating a new playable character on a FINAL FANTASY XIV account, a character name used from the linked FINAL FANTASY XI account can be transferred to FINAL FANTASY XIV.
o Transfer of a FINAL FANTASY XI playable character name will not be applicable in the following instances:
+ If the FINAL FANTASY XIV playable character is created before an active FINAL FANTASY XI account is linked
+ If, at the time that the FINAL FANTASY XIV character is created, the Content ID on the linked FINAL FANTASY XI is invalid or has been cancelled
+ Does not apply to FINAL FANTASY XI accounts during the free trial period
+ If no FINAL FANTASY XI character exists on the linked FINAL FANTASY XI account
* Please note that in some instances, it may take upwards of 24 hours for the FINAL FANTASY XI character name to be available in FINAL FANTASY XIV.
* When prompted, upon selecting the FINAL FANTASY XI character name as the FINAL FANTASY XIV playable character name, the transferred name will be the FINAL FANTASY XI player character name + FINAL FANTASY XI world name the character resides in.
* Example:
o FINAL FANTASY XI Player Character Name: Destiny
o FINAL FANTASY XI World Name: Odin
o The resulting FINAL FANTASY XIV character name [after transfer]: Destiny Odin

The bonuses announced in this release only apply to the Windows version. Bonuses for the PlayStationÒ 3 version will be announced at a later time.

Please note that bonuses are not valid if the FINAL FANTASY XIV account is cancelled during the free 30-day trial period.

For more information on how to use a Square Enix Account and how to link a FINAL FANTASY XI account, please visit: http://www.playonline.com/ff11/

For more information about FINAL FANTASY XIV, please visit the official website at: http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/

This year’s stand features a wide range of recognised wholly owned franchises such as FINAL FANTASY®, KANE & LYNCH™ and DEUS EX®. The stand boasts an enclosed 50 seat cinema for scheduled presentations of FINAL FANTASY XIV and the first public showing of DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION™.

“GamesCom continues to grow in prominence and this year’s show promises to be something special,” said Phil Rogers, chief executive officer of Square Enix Europe. “Our key titles reveal a powerful line-up of lead characters, innovative gameplay and action-packed storylines and GamesCom 2010 provides the perfect opportunity to share these upcoming games directly with consumers.”

Games playable on the show floor include: FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT™; FINAL FANTASY XIV; FRONT MISSION EVOLVED®; KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS™; KINGDOM HEARTS Birth By Sleep and LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT™.

To experience the latest titles from Square Enix first-hand, visit booth B54 in Hall 6 of GamesCom 2010.

GAMESCOM 2010 LINE-UP

DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION

Developer: Eidos-Montreal

Platforms: PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system/Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft/Windows® PC

Genre: Action RPG

EU release date: Early 2011

Website: http://www.deusex3.com.

To save his life, the fundamental choice of whether or not to become augmented with cybernetics was never offered to Adam Jensen. Driven by the conviction of never having a choice taken from him again and using his newfound power, his need for answers will unravel the truth behind a conspiracy rooted in the foundation of the world around him as it incites a new revolution.

FINAL FANTASY XIV

Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.

Platforms: PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system/Windows PC

Genre: MMORPG

EU release date: 22 September (PC – Collector’s Edition), 30 September (PC – Standard Edition), Early March 2011 (PlayStation 3)

Website: http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com

Take up arms with adventurers from around the globe and embark on an epic journey within the unforgettable realm of Eorzea – the stage for a revolutionary new MMORPG designed to fit the lifestyles of players everywhere, from casual users to the most hardcore gamers.

FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT

Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.

Platforms: Nintendo DS

Genre: RPG

EU release date: 8 October 2010

Website: http://www.ff4heroes.com

FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is a beautifully rendered, original adventure brought to you by the acclaimed creators of FINAL FANTASY III and IV on Nintendo DS. Master all-new combat and game systems and immerse yourself in a charming storybook setting as you take on the roles of Brandt, Jusqua, Yunita and Aire. Though at first they don’t always see eye to eye, these four Heroes of Light will embark on a journey full of joyous meetings and sad partings that will build bonds of trust and affection so strong that, in the end, they may even save the world…

FRONT MISSION EVOLVED

Developer: Double Helix Games

Platforms: PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system/Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft/Windows PC

Genre: Third-Person Shooter

EU release date: 17 September 2010

Website: http://www.frontmissionevolved.com

AD 2171

The tension between two global superpowers – the O.C.U. and the U.C.S. – has coalesced into a cold war. Each watches the other in taut vigilance. Towering far above the Earth’s surface, colossal structures called orbital elevators grant both parties unblinking, planet-wide surveillance. Under these simmering conditions, a new enemy emerges to ignite the flames of war and watch as the world burns.

KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS

Developer: IO Interactive

Platforms: PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system/Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft/Windows PC

Genre: Action

EU release date: 20 August 2010

Website: http://www.kaneandlynch.com

Experience 48 hours of hell with two of gaming’s most notorious criminals. In KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS, Kane and Lynch face the consequences when a simple job gone wrong sets off a desperate and frantic struggle to escape the entire Shanghai underworld. Ground-breaking art direction, relentless action gameplay and innovative multiplayer redefine the action shooter experience and position this product as the standout shooter of 2010.

KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep

Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.

Platforms: PSP system

Genre: Action RPG

EU release date: 10 September 2010

Website: http://www.kingdomheartsbbs.com

Long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade, the worlds’ safety lay in the hands of the true Keyblade Masters. Three youths – Terra, Ventus and Aqua – have been training long and hard under Master Eraqus to prove that they, too, exhibit the Mark of Mastery. But they will soon find themselves in the middle of a crisis affecting worlds far beyond their own – just as another Keyblade Master, Xehanort, goes mysteriously missing. Three friends, three destinies. Everything will link back to the beginning.

LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT

Developer: Crystal Dynamics

Platforms: PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system/Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft/Windows PC

Genre: Action/Adventure

EU release date: 18 August 2010 (XBLA) – PSN & PC to be announced

Website: http://www.laracroftandtheguardianoflight.com

LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT is the first ever downloadable, co-op action/adventure game featuring Lara Croft. This game incorporates the hallmarks of the Tomb Raider franchise including exploration, discovery, platforming and puzzle solving. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT allows players to experience Lara Croft from an isometric viewpoint, and combines character progression and fast-paced combat with elements of cooperation and competition. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT will be available to download this summer.

Sony and Square Enix have been served a class action lawsuit over issues with the PlayStation 3 version of Final Fantasy XIII.

“Both Defendants are eminently aware of the damage being cause by their defective products, and have chosen to do nothing about it,” alleges the lawsuit, uncovered by consumer site IGN. IGN are hosting a pdf document showing some cool stuff to do with the case here.

The suit is seeking $5 million in damages for the suit which represents over 100 users in the US. The reason its headed to court is because the people who have complained to Sony have been told that its a fault with the game and not with sony, and both companies have not made any effort in helping the affected customers. Also some peoplee who have not suffered from ‘Bricked’ ps3′s have been reporting that they have suffered from ‘Short Bricking’ which means that they still cannot play the game as it constantly freezes their system. As the case states this game cannot be used at all without a risk to the Playstation 3 becoming damaged, destroying its functionality, posing a risk to consumers, or a combination of results.