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Square Enix Music Online is a large web site dedicated to celebrating video game music. The site aims to cater to the needs of every video game enthusiast with its broad coverage of music from Square Enix and beyond. Although the current version of the site was released in December 2007, it is an expansion of the staff's long-term project initiated at the now independent store-based SquareSound. The self-trained webmaster of Square Enix Music Online has four years of experience at managing large sites, and his dedication to the site is always well balanced with his heavy educational pursuits.

The site's clear focus has allowed it to become the definitive Square Enix music resource. However, the site incorporates many areas of Eastern game music and its coverage of music from Nintendo, Konami, Basiscape, and various major composers is second-to-none. It provides detailed and accurate information relating to composers, sheet music books, songs, and concerts. In addition, we offer a vast library of fan arrangements, sheet music scans, samples, MIDIs, and Weekly MP3s, as well as both condensed and expansive album reviews and news articles. Additional information is always being added to broaden what we feature and to provide visitors with as much relevant information as possible.

At the heart of Square Enix Music Online is its forum community. It has attained a strong fan base by combining friendly and intelligent discussions on game music and general topics. The forum also features interactive contests that focus on video game music, arrangements and personal compositions, and collaborative review projects. A large proportion of the site's success is due to the contributions of forum members and the site administration led by Chris, Don, Resk, and Andrew.

As of June, the site attracts 2,000 unique visitors a day and is growing in popularity. It is regularly cited for its daily news articles, authoritative composer biographies, and a massive compendium of detailed reviews. It engages in international relations with partners in Europe, Japan, China, Russia, Australia, and Brazil and has achieved critical acclaim from famous composers, eminent producers, and industry sites. Square Enix Music Online's hosting costs are nevertheless high and the burden falls solely on the webmaster. Due to abstinence from web advertising, the site's revenue is grossly insufficient to maintain its daily running. Support for the site is therefore greatly accepted, and any direct or indirect contributions would be greatly appreciated. Rest assured that it is our intention to be here for years to come.