Reported by Square and numerous customers, Square's online services "PlayOnline", has been experiencing capacity troubles since its launch on 5/16.

Troubles first began on launch day, as consumers were not able to simply register for their services on PlayOnline and Final Fantasy XI. The main cause of the problem was due to overflow in capacity at the PlayOnline registration servers. However, another factor also contributed to the issue: "WebMoney Corporation" - a well respected third party responsible for the monetary transactions regarding PlayOnline, could not handle the capacity of customers as well.

While Square assured customers that there would be no similar issues once registration was complete, the servers crashed at 2AM on the second day, due to problems on the backbone hardware of PlayOnline's server network. Square announced that their services/servers are expected to recover in the third day from launch at 9AM (5/18).

Square's PlayOnline web site has been experiencing connection problems as well, causing frustration amongst customers who have been searching for answers as to why services were not available. Likewise, Square's user support does not connect, due to the volume of callers.

Special thanks to Techside for some of the News.

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The official site to Warner Brothers' upcoming sequel- "Matrix Reloaded", has released a teaser trailer of the movie.

For the footage in Quicktime format available in four sizes, check the official site.
Special thanks to Dragon-Warrior for contribution.

Namco has released default control panel moves lists to their upcoming 3D fighter game sequel, Soul Calibur 2. Images corresponding to each of the moves are available as well.

For the moves list and images in English, check Namco Arcade. For images with less brandings/watermarks, check Impress GameWatch.

(GameSpot Japan) Capcom has made the final update in their GameCube BioHazard site. In this last update, character setting sketches, and preliminary designs & game parts which were cut from the final product are presented.

For the graphics and mpeg, check the Biohazard site's subsection.

Playmore/SNKNeoGeo has released downloadable wallpapers in commemoration of their upcoming re-releases on the Sega Dreamcast, "Garou -Mark of The Wolves" and "Bakumatsu Roman Dai-ni Maku - Gekka No Kenshi Final Edition" (Last Blade 2 Final Edition).

For the two wallpapers available in a variety of three sizes, check the site's section. Garou -MOTW and Last Blade2 Final Edition, will be re-released on the Sega DreamCast in 5/23, under the new price of 2800 Yen.

Special thanks to Freeter for the News.