Final Fantasy XIII [Archive] - Colony of Gamers

Evil Avnovice

10-15-2008, 01:12 PM

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-Official Japanese Website (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/fabula/ff13/)
-Official North American Website (http://na.square-enix.com/ff13/)
-Official European Website (http://finalfantasy13game.com/)

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-2 Poster Set ~ Lightning & Snow (Play-Asia (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-8b-49-en-70-3ley.html))

Japan: Dec 17, 2009
North America: March 9, 2010

Loki_09

10-15-2008, 01:14 PM

Man, I never thought I'd say this, but I miss the days of 16 bit sprites.

Virtual Machine

10-15-2008, 01:21 PM

ummm....

I dunno man, i just dunno.

pomeroy

10-15-2008, 02:00 PM

I am so digging the fact that they just finally made the main character a girl, instead of a tranny.

Gorvi

10-15-2008, 02:03 PM

I've resigned myself to ignoring just about all coverage for this until we get some kind of solid US release date.

PathMaster

10-15-2008, 02:04 PM

I am so digging the fact that they just finally made the main character a girl, instead of a tranny.

Instead of looking at a guy's ass all game long and getting those weird feelings in your pants. :p

pomeroy

10-15-2008, 02:14 PM

Instead of looking at a guy's ass all game long and getting those weird feelings in your pants. :p

I don't wanna talk about it. :o

VerseD

10-15-2008, 02:18 PM

I've resigned myself to ignoring just about all coverage for this until we get some kind of solid US release date.

Yes. I remember they announced this at E3 in 2006 like it was about to come out and rock the PS3. Now I'd be surprised if we saw it before 2010.

PathMaster

10-15-2008, 02:57 PM

I don't wanna talk about it. :o

Ahh cmon. You want to tell Dr. Path all about those funny feelings. I swear this conversation is just between you and me.

And all of Cog. :eek:

DiBiddilyBop

10-15-2008, 03:07 PM

I just want to see FF6 remade with modern graphics and a heavy steam punk feel. I think that would be awesome.

Dukefrukem

10-15-2008, 03:53 PM

I've resigned myself to ignoring just about all coverage for this until we get some kind of solid US release date.

I'm still interested, I just realize there's so much else going on to hold me over that it doesn't even bother me.

rvieira

10-15-2008, 05:15 PM

Looking good ... as long I don't have to hear “conflict resolved” for more than 60 hours of game play, I’m still looking forward to this game.

KingGorilla

10-15-2008, 05:20 PM

I am so digging the fact that they just finally made the main character a girl, instead of a tranny.

20:1 it is still a tranny, just post op.

MalReynolds

10-15-2008, 08:09 PM

i agree with Gorvi ... i just wants a date

Suave Peanut

10-15-2008, 08:48 PM

I just want to see FF6 remade with modern graphics and a heavy steam punk feel. I think that would be awesome.
Even better: a brand new FF-style adventure in a steampunk setting. Somebody call The 'Guch, now!

Mmm...

DiBiddilyBop

10-15-2008, 08:54 PM

Even better: a brand new FF-style adventure in a steampunk setting. Somebody call The 'Guch, now!

Mmm...

Excellent point.

I'm just kind of sick of the fluffy fantasy world most of the new final fantasy settings seem to be in. I'd like to see one with a radically different feel.

Suave Peanut

10-15-2008, 08:56 PM

Excellent point.

I'm just kind of sick of the fluffy fantasy world most of the new final fantasy settings seem to be in. I'd like to see one with a radically different feel.
This is why we need The 'Guch to do it. These days Square Enix, on the whole, severely lacks in the creative department since losing both him and Matsuno.

I, for one, really enjoyed Blue Dragon and I've liked what little I've played of Lost Odyssey. Let's get the man to make a VI-style steampunk fantasy awesomefest.

RandoM51

10-16-2008, 03:11 AM

I hope they carry on with the innovation they brought to the genre with FFXII.

Lots of people like to complain about the gambit system, very few of them seem to be intelligent enough to realize they could ignore it and play the game just like any other FF game.

Choice is bad? I think not.

Gorvi

10-16-2008, 03:45 AM

I'm still interested, I just realize there's so much else going on to hold me over that it doesn't even bother me.
Oh, I'm more than interested (I'm something of fan of the series), but I sat through the years of waiting for any little bit of info on XII, I'm not going to do that again with XIII. When it gets closer, I'll let myself get excited, but until then, I'll do my best to stay away from most pre-release stuff.

Evil Avnovice

11-10-2008, 05:00 PM

A few new images (http://www.gamekyo.com/group_article3720.html). (Gamekyo)

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/2cf4448f9fd380f8739f9444b3c3f16c20081110181511.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/media16373.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/b2b14a48df8a0a388afc5588fd00e63a20081110181511.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/media16374.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/845812fb93606d0dabbe2895fae92aef20081110181512.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/media16379.html)

cawblen

11-10-2008, 05:07 PM

this game is taking too damn long to be released!!! must...have...

Suave Peanut

11-10-2008, 05:40 PM

I refuse to get excited until I see an official U.S. release date.

Variable Gear

11-10-2008, 05:45 PM

I'm sure it will come out in 2010 in the US. Keep waiting!

cawblen

11-10-2008, 06:24 PM

I'm sure it will come out in 2010 in the US. Keep waiting!

the latest i see it coming out is Christmas '09

Variable Gear

11-10-2008, 07:58 PM

the latest i see it coming out is Christmas '09
Yeah, you're probably right for Japan. I'm kidding, for the most part, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Western Hemisphere release of FF XIII was pushed to Spring 2010.

cawblen

11-10-2008, 08:10 PM

Yeah, you're probably right for Japan. I'm kidding, for the most part, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Western Hemisphere release of FF XIII was pushed to Spring 2010.

didn't S-E promise simultaneous worldwide releases on these big titles? i remember reading an interview with Wada that quoted him saying that.

Variable Gear

11-10-2008, 08:35 PM

didn't S-E promise simultaneous worldwide releases on these big titles? i remember reading an interview with Wada that quoted him saying that.
Yeah, in March Wada told a Japanese newspaper that Square-Enix plans on "making simultaneous releases the norm (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/858/858038p1.html)." I'm hopeful that SE can follow through on this promise for FF XIII and FF Versus XIII.

Crowe

11-10-2008, 10:04 PM

Last few weeks I have been playing Final Fantasy XII a LOT!. It's the first FF game I've ever played and it's god damn awesome. I recently bought X and X-2 and even though I'm enjoying the little I've played of X, it has nothing on XII gameplay wise.

Fighting in X is pretty tedious at the moment, and I can see myself slowly chipping away at it over a couple of months, or until I hit a patch where I'm not bothered by constant interruptions when a fight loads up. I'm sure a lot of you JRPG fiends are used to that type of stuff, but starting from XII and going backwards hasn't made it easy.

To say that I'm excited about FFXIII is an understatement, and I'm hoping the PS3 is a lot more affordable when it comes out, despite not being a big fan of the PS controller, it has been awesome FFXIII and I want to continue on with that despite having a 360. So between now and release date I'm not going to read one article on the game because I want it to be a fresh experience that gives me over 60 hours of pure fun. I'm addicted too the grind.

Troggles

11-10-2008, 10:08 PM

To say that I'm excited about FFXIII is an understatement, and I'm hoping the PS3 is a lot more affordable when it comes out, despite not being a big fan of the PS controller, it has been awesome FFXIII and I want to continue on with that despite having a 360. So between now and release date I'm not going to read one article on the game because I want it to be a fresh experience that gives me over 60 hours of pure fun. I'm addicted too the grind.

It's coming to 360 at launch.

Wombat

11-10-2008, 10:18 PM

Is it just me, or do the first couple of pictures from the second batch have a very 'Amidala arriving at Coruscant' look?

Crowe

11-10-2008, 10:32 PM

It's coming to 360 at launch.

Yeah I know hehe ;)

That why I said despite having 360, I like the PS controller for FF and also there are a several games I need to play on PS3 anyway.

Variable Gear

11-10-2008, 11:20 PM

Last few weeks I have been playing Final Fantasy XII a LOT!. It's the first FF game I've ever played and it's god damn awesome. I recently bought X and X-2 and even though I'm enjoying the little I've played of X, it has nothing on XII gameplay wise.
For my money, X-2 has the best battle system in a Final Fantasy game. I'd like to see XIII experiment with a new version of that kind of battle system.

Deadend

11-11-2008, 12:02 AM

I hate FFXIII so much, just from the way Square is promoting it.. THE CHARACTER IS NAMED SNOW! and another 10 minute long trailer that uses the same 2 minutes of CG spliced with title cards.. and the same 3 seconds of gameplay.. maybe it is gameplay, perhaps not, as the only "gameplay footage" was from about 2 years ago.

I will get excited when I see that a FFXIII exists and looks interesting.

Suave Peanut

11-11-2008, 06:00 AM

For my money, X-2 has the best battle system in a Final Fantasy game. I'd like to see XIII experiment with a new version of that kind of battle system.
The battle system in X-2 really was top-notch. It's a shame that often gets overlooked, but it's probably because the game's story was atrocious and it shit all over the first game.

Mr. Murphy

11-11-2008, 06:08 AM

Is it just me, or do the first couple of pictures from the second batch have a very 'Amidala arriving at Coruscant' look?

Final Fantasy has always been inspired by Star Wars. Almost every single game contains references, homages and outright ripoffs. Why do you think Biggs and Wedge keep showing up? Ever notice that Kefka and Darth Vader both work for and kill the Emperor? How many Final Fantasy's focus around the Rebellion Against the Empire? How many have Princess heroes? I could make a list, but if you think about just about any FF you've played, you'll find moments that parallel a scene from Star Wars.

I think FFXII was the most blatant. Balthier and Fran were Han and Chewbacca, with Vaan as a Luke and Basch as the Obi-Wan and Ashe as Princess Leia. They all band together and lead a rebellion against the spreading empire. Hmm, seems familiar. Also, all the cg airship fights felt like scenes from the new trilogy.

Gorvi

11-11-2008, 06:12 AM

The battle system in X-2 really was top-notch. It's a shame that often gets overlooked, but it's probably because the game's story was atrocious and it shit all over the first game.
It also had an absolutely amazing soundtrack if you cut out the 2 j-pop songs. Very overlooked.

Mr. Murphy

11-11-2008, 06:18 AM

(FF X-2) also had an absolutely amazing soundtrack if you cut out the 2 j-pop songs. Very overlooked.

I bought it on clearance recently for $8. I replayed X recently and am actually looking forward to trying X-2. I saw a friend play the first hour or two and it looked horrible, but over the years I've heard a bunch of people say that the rest of the game isn't as campy, and that the battle system is awesome.

Gorvi

11-11-2008, 06:22 AM

I bought it on clearance recently for $8. I replayed X recently and am actually looking forward to trying X-2. I saw a friend play the first hour or two and it looked horrible, but over the years I've heard a bunch of people say that the rest of the game isn't as campy, and that the battle system is awesome.
It's.... different. Personally, I really enjoyed the game, and heck, the story isn't even all that bad. I know the beginning is a huge turn off for some people, but the battle system is quick and fun (don't set it to Wait, keep it on Active), it uses the Job System very well, and it's mission based, so you can pick and choose what you do for the most part.

Mr. Murphy

11-11-2008, 06:24 AM

It's.... different. Personally, I really enjoyed the game, and heck, the story isn't even all that bad. I know the beginning is a huge turn off for some people, but the battle system is quick and fun (don't set it to Wait, keep it on Active), it uses the Job System very well, and it's mission based, so you can pick and choose what you do for the most part.

I always use active and crank up the battle speed. The thing I worry about is I simply don't have time to play through it twice, and I've read it's virtually impossible to get the 100% ending in one playthrough without a guide. I find when I play an RPG using a guide along the way, I have a lot less fun. Guess we'll see!

Gorvi

11-11-2008, 06:29 AM

I always use active and crank up the battle speed. The thing I worry about is I simply don't have time to play through it twice, and I've read it's virtually impossible to get the 100% ending in one playthrough without a guide. I find when I play an RPG using a guide along the way, I have a lot less fun. Guess we'll see!
You actually can't get 100% on one playthrough, it's impossible. You come to a point where you have to pick between supporting one of two factions, so once you do that you're blocked off from doing the missions for the other faction.

The best way to do it is on your first run through, just do every mission you can that's optional before doing the story missions. That way you'll get the most done on one run through. Then, if you decide to go for 100% and do a second run, that can be the run you use a guide on to get the extra hard to find stuff.

Mr. Murphy

11-11-2008, 06:37 AM

actually can't get 100% on one playthrough, it's impossible. You come to a point where you have to pick between supporting one of two factions, so once you do that you're blocked off from doing the missions for the other faction.

According to a number of FAQs on GameFAQs, you can.

100% Story level completion? Yes. This guide is to show you the steps to get 100% in one try, meaning right from the moment you click on 'New Game' til you beat the game, you can get 100%, instead of playing the game for multiple times to do so. People previously thought that isn't possible in one try because of the choices you have to make in the beginning of Story Level 2. But the FFX-2 Ultimania said and showed the way to get 100% in one try. That is to choose Youth League in the beginning of Story Level 2. Now, follow the guide if you wish to get 100% in one try.

Side Notes:

- Doing This Will Also Get You The 'Perfect Ending'
- If You Choose New Yevon In The Beginning Of Story Level 2, The Max Percentage Is 99.2%
- Doing This Will Also Get You Episode Complete In Every Area Of Spira In Story Level 5
- This Also Means That You Will Get One Of Every Dress Sphere In The Game In One Try
- However, You Could Still Miss Dark Knight and Samurai. Just Don't Forget To Pick
Them Up
- This Could Also Be Called A "Master Saved File" For One's First Game

Gorvi

11-11-2008, 06:43 AM

According to a number of FAQs on GameFAQs, you can.
Ahh, ok, I stand corrected. I never did go that far into getting 100%. :p

Mr. Murphy

11-11-2008, 06:45 AM

Ahh, ok, I stand corrected. I never did go that far into getting 100%. :p

I don't think my particular brand of brain would let me play a FF game without getting 100%. Sigh.

Xydarc

11-11-2008, 09:35 AM

I don't care what the skull cap guy's name is. I just want the damn game!

cawblen

11-11-2008, 10:37 AM

i still can't like X-2 no matter how much i try...the battle system was the only thing i enjoyed...and i loved FFX...different strokes for different folks i guess.

Dukefrukem

01-28-2009, 09:50 AM

holy fucking shit. (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/fabula/ff13/)

that looks turn based to me.

Gorvi

01-28-2009, 09:55 AM

That looks amazing. It almost causes me physical pain to know that it won't be out for another year.....

CES

01-28-2009, 09:58 AM

Combat system looks like a nice addition to 12's (which is quite simply excellent) Graphics seem fairly good as well.

A real shame we need to wait a year to actually play it though.

Edit: Suppose I should clarify, the movement of the characters looks real time, but with the usual turn based attacks.

Wackman3000

01-28-2009, 10:10 AM

Gorvi

01-28-2009, 10:13 AM

Wow, just....wow.

As a longtime FF fan (started with FF3 (6) for my SNES) I have to say that the PS2 iterations of the game somewhat lots me. (Played FFX, but never finished it and lost interest)

This might be the one to get me back into them. It looks spectacular and the combat looks hectic!
If you didn't give XII a shot, really, do. It's possibly the best game in the series, with only the not quite great story holding it back.

Wraith

01-28-2009, 10:23 AM

Hadn't heard of this character yet. Sazh:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/cog/sazh01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/cog/sazh02.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/wraithakamrak/cog/sazh03.jpg

Gorvi

01-28-2009, 10:25 AM

He was revealed a few weeks ago.

Stoke

01-28-2009, 10:35 AM

That looks awesome. And I'd say it's definitely not pure turn based. It looks pretty similar to 12's battle system from the little shown in that trailer.

Wackman3000

01-28-2009, 10:38 AM

If you didn't give XII a shot, really, do. It's possibly the best game in the series, with only the not quite great story holding it back.

IF I had a PS3 that was capable of playing PS2 games, I probably would.

Xydarc

01-28-2009, 10:39 AM

That was frakkin' awesome.

Dukefrukem

01-28-2009, 11:01 AM

If you didn't give XII a shot, really, do. It's possibly the best game in the series, with only the not quite great story holding it back.

huh? you serious?

Gorvi

01-28-2009, 11:45 AM

huh? you serious?
That's how I felt about it, anyway. I know some didn't care for it as much, but I loved the open world design.

Panthera

01-28-2009, 11:59 AM

I haven't finished FFXII, but I think the story and voice-acting is the best part. My only complaint is about how much leveling you need to do later on.

CES

01-28-2009, 01:05 PM

I haven't finished FFXII, but I think the story and voice-acting is the best part. My only complaint is about how much leveling you need to do later on.

Never found that to be a problem thanks to the chain killing system. There's a few places where you can easily net a 70+ kill chain and at that point, you're getting Downs and other lovely items every second drop or so.

Quickenings were excellent fun too, especially when you were skilled/lucky enough to link them up. That poor, poor Judge never stood a chance. Fairly sure oneshotting a boss is nearly broken.

OldJadedGamer

01-28-2009, 02:52 PM

IF I had a PS3 that was capable of playing PS2 games, I probably would.

My 40gig PS3 says hello as well.

Virtual Machine

01-28-2009, 03:40 PM

Man, i'm just NOT feeling it at all. I don't know what it is. It just looks so, "meh!" to me after the amazingness of 12.

Shieldmaiden

01-28-2009, 03:48 PM

I love the bit where the dude gets smacked right up in the air and the girl jumps up after him and continues to beat the shit out of him. Finally, someone has realised the turn-based games can have awesome battle animations too!

Seriously, I'd love to make a turn-based game where you planned all your moves, hit "end turn" and then watched as your team and the bad guys executed a few seconds of awesome combat.

For example, you're having a fight in a restaurant. You spend a couple of action points moving, then take a shot at a bad guy with your pistol, make a few more moves and finish with close combat attack against another guy who's hiding behind the bar and end your movement in a crouch stance. Pretty normal stuff, but rather than just seeing your guy move a square at a time and perform a couple of stiff, generic animations with numbers floating up from the enemies, you sit back and watch as you sprint across the room, slide across a table while plugging the first guy, then leap over the bar, flying kick the other guy in the chops before landing with your back to the bar.

Awesome.

Cyndair

01-28-2009, 03:52 PM

Wow, the game is finally starting to feel real. Actual gameplay footage and everything. I vowed to stop watching trailers and looking at screen shots once I learned that we still had to wait over a year for this but I can't help myself.

So excited...

rvieira

01-28-2009, 04:05 PM

Man, i'm just NOT feeling it at all. I don't know what it is. It just looks so, "meh!" to me after the amazingness of 12.

I agree with you, XII was great and XIII is "meh!" to me too.
I always expect that final fantasy games rise the bar for graphics, XIII show some cool CGI, but in game looks like it current gen 1st releases, after GoW2, MGS4, PoP and other beautiful games, FFXIII (in game) graphics looks dated to me.
For the gameplay I will be happy with anything if square didn’t bring back that abomination GF-draw-spell system FFVIII.

Abyssion

01-28-2009, 04:15 PM

When will the Japanese learn that if they just throw in English text and subtitles that I would be more than happy to import their games... <_< >_>

It's probably not as easy as that.... but still!

violent

01-28-2009, 04:25 PM

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/1519/62486982hd9.jpg

Xydarc

01-28-2009, 04:26 PM

Evil Avnovice

01-28-2009, 04:35 PM

If only I could lay my hands on this (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-13c-49-en-70-384b.html)....http://www.mazeguy.net/sad/melodramatic.gif

Gorvi

01-28-2009, 04:59 PM

IF I had a PS3 that was capable of playing PS2 games, I probably would.
My 40gig PS3 says hello as well.
FFXII is worth buying a PS2 again by itself. Not to mention Persona 3, Persona 4, etc....
I love the bit where the dude gets smacked right up in the air and the girl jumps up after him and continues to beat the shit out of him. Finally, someone has realised the turn-based games can have awesome battle animations too!

Seriously, I'd love to make a turn-based game where you planned all your moves, hit "end turn" and then watched as your team and the bad guys executed a few seconds of awesome combat.

For example, you're having a fight in a restaurant. You spend a couple of action points moving, then take a shot at a bad guy with your pistol, make a few more moves and finish with close combat attack against another guy who's hiding behind the bar and end your movement in a crouch stance. Pretty normal stuff, but rather than just seeing your guy move a square at a time and perform a couple of stiff, generic animations with numbers floating up from the enemies, you sit back and watch as you sprint across the room, slide across a table while plugging the first guy, then leap over the bar, flying kick the other guy in the chops before landing with your back to the bar.

Awesome.
Yeah, like Xydarc said, you pretty much just described Disgaea. Great games.

menage

01-28-2009, 05:10 PM

Are there really people who don't own a PS2 on this site:D?

That looked pretty good. Although the blonde dude has got to go. Getting Tidus big brother vibes from him. God I hated FFX in the end, just because of the characters. Combat looked ace, hope they cut down on the angst/whining.

CES

01-28-2009, 05:11 PM

http://disgaea.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

For the fans of fighting games, there's also Toribash (http://www.toribash.com/) for your turn based needs.

Also, as a very latecomer to the PS2, Can someone explain why Persona and Disagea are highly recommended?

menage

01-28-2009, 05:20 PM

For the fans of fighting games, there's also Toribash (http://www.toribash.com/) for your turn based needs.

Also, as a very latecomer to the PS2, Can someone explain why Persona and Disagea are highly recommended?

Because Disgaea is a game you can take to a tropical island and still not be done with it when they get you 20 years later.

Persona because it's fresher than most JRPG's, looks great.

OldJadedGamer

01-28-2009, 05:24 PM

FFXII is worth buying a PS2 again by itself.

I don't think this one game is worth $160 bucks.

Are there really people who don't own a PS2 on this site:D?

My PS2 gets so many Disc Read Errors that it barely will run any game anymore.

pomeroy

01-28-2009, 05:26 PM

I don't think this one game is worth $160 bucks.

I'm fairly certain you could track down a used PS2 and a used copy of FF12 for far less than $160.

Gorvi

01-28-2009, 05:48 PM

I don't think this one game is worth $160 bucks.
With that, I'd have to disagree. Final Fantasy XII is one of the few games that is worth the price of the console. Still, last I checked, the PS2 doesn't blow up after one game is finished, I'm pretty sure it allows you to play other games from the library.

BlackPete

01-28-2009, 07:18 PM

All this talk about having to buy a PS2 makes me fear for my 60GB's safety. No. I am not telling anyone where I live. Back! Back all of you, I say!

Plus in my case I couldn't buy a PS2 even if I wanted to: There's simply no more available input jacks on my TV with the Wii/360/PS3/DTV/cable all already plugged into it.

Variable Gear

01-28-2009, 10:40 PM

The ATB system returns!

Shieldmaiden

01-29-2009, 04:46 AM

Are the battles in Disgaea really that visually amazing when you watch them play out?

Wilkz07

01-29-2009, 04:54 AM

can't wait for this one... April 2010 won't come soon enough (at least thats ign's US release date)

Gorvi

01-29-2009, 06:14 AM

Are the battles in Disgaea really that visually amazing when you watch them play out?
They use Disgaea's ingame graphics, so they're about as "amazing" as those are. That being said, they are cool to watch if you're into that sort of thing.

Suave Peanut

01-29-2009, 09:54 AM

Gorvi

01-29-2009, 10:01 AM

Speaking of Disgaea, I've been wanting to get into it and I need to know whether I should get it for DS, PSP, or PS2. I'm leaning PSP but I'd like to know which is the agreed-upon "best" incarnation of the game. Opinions, anyone?
The PSP and DS versions have additional content over the PS2 version, so it really should be between those two unless you really want to play it on a home console. Between the two, there really isn't much difference, you get a much more high res picture with the PSP version and some rudimentary touch controls with the DS version.

Disgaea 2 is also coming to the PSP later this year.

Suave Peanut

01-29-2009, 10:14 AM

Disgaea 2 is also coming to the PSP later this year.

Thanks for the input, Gorvi. I think you've sold me on the PSP version(s).

BlackPete

01-29-2009, 01:36 PM

Thanks for the input, Gorvi. I think you've sold me on the PSP version(s).

I also read somewhere that the PSP version lets you have more party members than the DS version.

I have the DS version and haven't had a problem with this cap, though... in fact I have too many people to keep track of. :eek:

Gorvi

01-29-2009, 01:38 PM

I also read somewhere that the PSP version lets you have more party members than the DS version.

I have the DS version and haven't had a problem with this cap, though... in fact I have too many people to keep track of. :eek:
Yeah, I don't think that's a problem many people would run into. In don't think I've ever had more than 25 characters at any given time.

violent

01-29-2009, 01:41 PM

There's an official trailer up on the European PSN store.

Evil Avnovice

03-03-2009, 05:19 PM

Some images. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen30410_final-fantasy-xiii-is-back-in-few-pictures.html))

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/7274620090303_135011_0_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images0_4_30410.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/7274620090303_135011_5_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images5_4_30410.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/7274620090303_135011_6_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images6_4_30410.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/7274620090303_135011_7_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images7_4_30410.html)

Xydarc

03-03-2009, 05:30 PM

Giggity! Can't wait!

BlackPete

03-03-2009, 05:31 PM

Hm. How many women wear a bikini on the outside of the blouse?

Xerxes

03-04-2009, 01:33 AM

If Sazh is in my party, I'm going to level the fuck out of him and make him the star of the game. O_o

Xerxes

03-04-2009, 01:40 AM

If only I could lay my hands on this (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-13c-49-en-70-384b.html)....http://www.mazeguy.net/sad/melodramatic.gif

I sooooo that that was coming out in the states. :(

For the fans of fighting games, there's also Toribash (http://www.toribash.com/) for your turn based needs.
That looks fun as fuck.

Suave Peanut

03-04-2009, 09:45 AM

I don't want to want this... but I want this!

Narradisall

03-05-2009, 06:29 AM

OldJadedGamer

03-05-2009, 10:12 AM

Oh fuck no.

Why do they insist on adding a 5 year old in a stupid costume in EVERY FUCKING GAME.

And I'll bet they scream out "Gaaaaahhhhhhhh" every time they get startled.

Gorvi

03-05-2009, 10:20 AM

Xydarc

03-05-2009, 10:25 AM

Oh fuck no.

Why do they insist on adding a 5 year old in a stupid costume in EVERY FUCKING GAME.

It'll be some annoying kid thats meant to be cute that will have some magical powers and be able to take out armies of guys with heavy weapons.

Wake me when they atually get close to releasing it.
What Final Fantasy games are you referring to? Maybe you're confusing an anime series? I've played all 12, and there are no "super-powered" 5 year-olds in any of them, as far as I can remember. The only one I could be wrong about is FF 3, as I've only played a translated ROM, and not the GBA remake.

Wraith

03-05-2009, 10:37 AM

Oh fuck no.

Why do they insist on adding a 5 year old in a stupid costume in EVERY FUCKING GAME.

It'll be some annoying kid thats meant to be cute that will have some magical powers and be able to take out armies of guys with heavy weapons.

Wake me when they atually get close to releasing it.Is it this picture you're referring to?http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/7274620090303_135011_7_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images7_4_30410.html)[/CENTER]Because that's not some little kid. That's this character kneeling:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/Fearless87/Final%20Fantasy%20XIII/103.jpg

Certainly not 5 years old. As for past games, the last "little kid" character I remember was in FFIX.

http://finalfantasy.neoseeker.com/w/i/finalfantasy/3/32/9-eiko-c.jpg

Xydarc

03-05-2009, 11:21 AM

And she wasn't super-powered. Good catch Wraith.

Narradisall

03-06-2009, 06:40 AM

Xydarc

03-06-2009, 02:22 PM

lol. Ok, I've calmed down and as its been pointed out it thankfully isn't a kid.

I just saw the picture of what looked very much like one of those annoying kids from LO and saw hours of my life wasted on listening to them whine.

I didn't actually just mean a FF thing, more a JRPG thing. Blue Dragon, LO, Infinite Undiscovery, all had really annoying child characters that dispite being kids could fght just as well as anything else.

Overreaction done with!
Both Xenogears and the Xenosaga games have a "child" character with amazing powers, so I see what you're saying.

Now that I think about it, Xenosaga had 2 child characters with kick-ass abilities...

Gorvi

03-06-2009, 06:33 PM

Both Xenogears and the Xenosaga games have a "child" character with amazing powers, so I see what you're saying.

Now that I think about it, Xenosaga had 2 child characters with kick-ass abilities...
Ah, but Jr and Momo weren't actually children, so that doesn't count. ;)

Cyndair

03-06-2009, 06:57 PM

Ah, but Jr and Momo weren't actually children, so that doesn't count. ;)

Yeah.. and I really don't remember them whining much either. Dealing with complex adult emotions in high pitched voices maybe.. but whining? No.

TheEpicOfTyler

03-06-2009, 07:08 PM

I wish they were doing something in the vein of XII (Easily the best FF IMO), but I'll still probably check this out. I'm getting a big FFX vibe from it though, and X is one of my least favorite.

Dukefrukem

03-07-2009, 03:43 PM

I wish they were doing something in the vein of XII (Easily the best FF IMO), but I'll still probably check this out. I'm getting a big FFX vibe from it though, and X is one of my least favorite.

Can I ask why 12 is the best?

Mason

03-07-2009, 04:29 PM

What about Palom and Porom and Rydia and Relm and Yuffie?

x Returner x

03-07-2009, 04:38 PM

Can I ask why 12 is the best?

I don't know about best but I loved that there are no random battles. I never want to see random battles ever again.

Mason

03-07-2009, 04:40 PM

As far as FFX vs FFXII goes...

FFX has better:
- Boss battles and overall combat system
- Optional content
- Character system

while FFXII has better:
- Non-boss battles (once you could macro through them)
- Narrative up to the final act
- Comprehensibility

Gorvi

03-07-2009, 06:09 PM

XII is close as a favorite for me, the only thing holding it back is a less than stellar (but still good) story. The open feel the game had just clicked with me at the time.

TheEpicOfTyler

03-07-2009, 06:32 PM

Can I ask why 12 is the best?

I absolutely loved everything about the battle system and setting of XII. Coupled with the beautiful open worlds with tons to explore, I never felt like any part was a chore. I thought the story and characters were great. I sunk like a 150 hours into my first playthrough and I don't think I got close to getting into everything the game had to offer.

X on the other hand, I disliked most everything about it. The story was boring, the characters weren't anything I cared for. The only thing I really did like was the battle system/sphere grid

Troggles

03-07-2009, 06:41 PM

Gorvi

03-07-2009, 06:45 PM

I loved almost everything about XII, except for the sidegame. The sidegame was basically just the regular game but you killed more stuff. I prefer my FF games to have a nice side game that's separate from the standard gameplay.
The Hunts? That was just about my favorite thing from XII. They were some nice very challenging fights, some much more challenging than most bosses.

Troggles

03-07-2009, 06:46 PM

Gorvi

03-07-2009, 06:47 PM

True, but there were harder fights in older FF games that also had a sidegame too. Just look at FFX. The monster arena fights were all harder than anything the actual game had, and they had blitzball too boot.
True, I guess it could have used a real side game. I vote that they bring back FFVIII's' Triple Triad, that was a great card game. And not something like FFIX's Tetra Master, that was awful.

TheEpicOfTyler

03-07-2009, 06:53 PM

And not something like FFIX's Tetra Master, that was awful.

You have offended me sir! Not really, but I seem to be in the small minority who quite enjoyed Tetra Master.

danhoo

03-07-2009, 06:55 PM

XII's License Board was not as interesting (or, perhaps a better word is "varied") as X's Sphere Grid, but otherwise I enjoyed XII for all the points everyone else has already mentioned: no random battles, interesting hybrid real-time-turn-based battle system, and so on.

Troggles

03-07-2009, 06:55 PM

Triple triad was so very, very good. Best part about FFVIII, honestly.

Mason

03-07-2009, 09:39 PM

It's easy to give a pass to FFXII's combat, just because it removed random battles and was comparatively brisk. However, these are largely independent of the system itself, which was horrible.

MMO-style combat is perhaps better than a field of random battles, but that still doesn't make it particularly good or interesting. MMO combat is generally agreed to be quite dull, and is only enlivened by the interplay of interesting skills and detailed character options. FFXII has neither.

The very fact that the game provides you with a system to automate its own combat should ring some alarms. I'm a firm believer in the old Meiersism about good games being a series of interesting choices, and if the core of playing FFXII's combat system can be reduced to eight tiny scripts, then it clearly isn't presenting the player with interesting choices.

The licenses were amazingly poorly done. I didn't grind or do all of the hunts, but I still filled up my relevant licenses for everyone in the middle of the game, and ignored it afterwards.

This all struck me as unusual, as FF games traditionally do an exceptional job of adding new gameplay concepts at a steady pace.

danhoo

03-07-2009, 10:10 PM

The very fact that the game provides you with a system to automate its own combat should ring some alarms. I'm a firm believer in the old Meiersism about good games being a series of interesting choices, and if the core of playing FFXII's combat system can be reduced to eight tiny scripts, then it clearly isn't presenting the player with interesting choices.

See, but I liked the gambit system. It was very satisfying when you set up a character's system just right, and then he/she did exactly what you wanted. Of course, I'm a programmer by trade, so I could see this not being very interesting to non-weirdos like me.

The licenses were amazingly poorly done. I didn't grind or do all of the hunts, but I still filled up my relevant licenses for everyone in the middle of the game, and ignored it afterwards.

I did basically the same. I think what bothered me the most about the board is that it was the same for each character, which gave me flexibility that I didn't feel compelled to use. I specialized people in different weapons, I suppose, but everyone got the requisite white magic spells, etc.

Wasn't there an update/alternate version of FF XII that had unique license boards, that got released in Japan? Did that ever make it to the US?

This all struck me as unusual, as FF games traditionally do an exceptional job of adding new gameplay concepts at a steady pace.

FF XII had the worst fishing mini-game I've ever played. Just thought I'd add that. :)

Mason

03-08-2009, 10:51 AM

See, but I liked the gambit system. It was very satisfying when you set up a character's system just right, and then he/she did exactly what you wanted. Of course, I'm a programmer by trade, so I could see this not being very interesting to non-weirdos like me.
I'm a programmer as well, and I once you had a sufficient number of gambit slots, I had a great time setting them up for optimal self-sufficiency. That took about five minutes, and afterward I never had an excuse to mess with it again, since I was already bored with watching my party win fights autonomously.

They could've developed it into an interesting feature by making a Gambit arena, which had some very hard and specialized bosses, and you couldn't dispatch commands during the fight. Lacking such a feature, though, gambits were write once and forget about them.
I did basically the same. I think what bothered me the most about the board is that it was the same for each character, which gave me flexibility that I didn't feel compelled to use. I specialized people in different weapons, I suppose, but everyone got the requisite white magic spells, etc.
And that specialization paid off for the first third of the game, before a character could have all of their role's licenses. But after that, yeah, everyone became good at everything, and the whole system became obsolete.

For comparison, I played a ton of FFX, and by the end I'd only begun to jump my characters around on the Sphere Grid to help fill in their weaknesses. You could max the spheres if you wanted to, but no one ever ran out of meaningful stuff to do on the Sphere Grid on a normal playthrough of the game.

Banacek

03-08-2009, 11:02 AM

For comparison, I played a ton of FFX, and by the end I'd only begun to jump my characters around on the Sphere Grid to help fill in their weaknesses. You could max the spheres if you wanted to, but no one ever ran out of meaningful stuff to do on the Sphere Grid on a normal playthrough of the game.

In FFX-Int, even after you stat-maxed the characters were still unique, with different strengths. FFXII failed miserably in this department. The final 1/3 of the main plot was just a bore to play.

Also, no more card games, please :) God I hated those.

Banacek

03-08-2009, 11:03 AM

Oh, and FFIV had Palom and Porom as kid characters, but they don't last very long.

diablopath

03-08-2009, 08:50 PM

Oh, and FFIV had Palom and Porom as kid characters, but they don't last very long.
CAN WE PLEASE INCLUDE SPOILER TAGS?!
That would be REALLY awesome of you.

Banacek

03-08-2009, 08:59 PM

CAN WE PLEASE INCLUDE SPOILER TAGS?!
That would be REALLY awesome of you.

Is this a joke? Or are you serious? The game is almost 20 years old. I'll fix the other post in case you were serious.

Stoke

03-08-2009, 09:04 PM

CAN WE PLEASE INCLUDE SPOILER TAGS?!
That would be REALLY awesome of you.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Zatenks/20051205.jpg

Aeris dies too, I heard that Hitler guy didn't spend his old age playing golf either. :D

Alkanos

03-08-2009, 09:11 PM

In FFX-Int, even after you stat-maxed the characters were still unique, with different strengths.
This always really disappointed me. I can understand them re-releasing in Japan with the enhancements from the American version.

What really pisses me off is then they add even more really neat stuff to this "International" version and never bring it over here. It can't be too much of an effort, all of the translation and localization is done already.

Banacek

03-08-2009, 09:38 PM

This always really disappointed me. I can understand them re-releasing in Japan with the enhancements from the American version.

What really pisses me off is then they add even more really neat stuff to this "International" version and never bring it over here. It can't be too much of an effort, all of the translation and localization is done already.

Well, FFX-Int has full English menus and text. All you need is an import PS2 to play it. FFXII-Int fixes a lot of the issues I had with FFXII, but of course that isn't in English, which makes absolutely no sense.

Narradisall

03-09-2009, 07:02 AM

The FUCK Stoke!

KONG DIES?!?!?!?!?!?!

Gorvi

03-09-2009, 07:12 AM

CAN WE PLEASE INCLUDE SPOILER TAGS?!
That would be REALLY awesome of you.
Funny thing: he doesn't say they die, now does he. ;)

Stoke

03-09-2009, 10:48 AM

The FUCK Stoke!

KONG DIES?!?!?!?!?!?!

I know, who'd have thought?

Funny thing: he doesn't say they die, now does he. ;)

No lie, I thought he meant they grew up through some time skip.

Variable Gear

03-10-2009, 04:13 AM

CAN WE PLEASE INCLUDE SPOILER TAGS?!
That would be REALLY awesome of you.
Aeris dies.

Evil Avnovice

03-24-2009, 08:10 PM

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete may hit North America on June 7, 2009. Which would be exciting, if not for the fact that they don't mention whether the Final Fantasy XIII demo will also be included, like its japanese counterpart currently does. (HighTech Actu's blog (http://www.gamekyo.com/group_article5870.html) at Gamekyo; UlitmatePS3.fr (http://www.ultimateps3.fr/news-ps3-2006-final-fantasy-advent-children-complete-pour-le-7-juin-aux-usa.html); PSU.com (http://www.psu.com/FFVII--Advent-Children-Complete-dated-for-US--a006753-p0.php))

Google Translation: (from HighTech Actu's blog)

This is what has just announced Sony Pictures Home Entertainment: Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children Complete is scheduled to leave the United States.

Like the Japanese version, the film will be available only in Blu-Ray for a planned release on 7 June.

For now, we do not know if the American version will have the famous demo of Final Fantasy XIII.

The release of Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children Complete is still scheduled for April 16 in Japan, and unfortunately, still no information about a possible release in Europe.

diablopath

03-24-2009, 08:13 PM

Is this a joke? Or are you serious? The game is almost 20 years old. I'll fix the other post in case you were serious.

I've missed this thread forever.
But yes, it was a joke.

inb4 jokes made at my expense?
Shit, too late -.-

Banacek

03-24-2009, 08:29 PM

I've missed this thread forever.
But yes, it was a joke.

inb4 jokes made at my expense?
Shit, too late -.-

I think you got everyone with that one :)

diablopath

03-24-2009, 08:30 PM

I think you got everyone with that one :)

I'm a huge fan of unfunny jokes.
I guess they don't translate very well to the internet, but we have fun with them in the physical world -.-.

Xydarc

03-24-2009, 11:27 PM

I'm a huge fan of unfunny jokes.
I guess they don't translate very well to the internet, but we have fun with them in the physical world -.-.
The what world?

diablopath

03-24-2009, 11:48 PM

The what world?

The physical world.

Superman's Dead

03-25-2009, 12:55 AM

The physical world.

The babe with the power.

Virtual Machine

03-25-2009, 08:32 AM

The babe with the power.

The power? What power?

Panthera

03-25-2009, 08:47 AM

The power? What power?

The power of voodoo.

Virtual Machine

03-25-2009, 09:05 AM

The power of voodoo.
Who do?

oh god... make it stop.

Xydarc

03-25-2009, 09:50 AM

Who do?

oh god... make it stop.
Greatest Jim Henson movie ever.

Superman's Dead

03-25-2009, 09:51 AM

oh god... make it stop.

You do.

haaaaaaaahahahahahahahahahahahahah

Wombat

03-25-2009, 10:18 AM

Greatest Jim Henson movie ever.

I don't know. I always had a soft spot for The Dark Crystal.

Xydarc

03-25-2009, 11:34 AM

I don't know. I always had a soft spot for The Dark Crystal.
Dark Crystal was cool, but could not match up to the 80's awesomeness of Jennifer Connely and David Bowie.

Evil Avnovice

03-30-2009, 01:22 PM

Some new images (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen30622_final-fantasy-xiii-new-screens-of-atb.html). (Gamekyo)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/5086620090328_215038_3_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images3_4_30622.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/5086620090328_215038_4_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images4_4_30622.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/5086620090328_215038_7_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images7_4_30622.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/5086620090328_215039_10_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images10_4_30622.html)

TheEpicOfTyler

03-30-2009, 01:27 PM

I may have missed this, but are we back to random battles? All those screenshots look like they're from random battle 'arenas' rather than the actual environments you're exploring.

Stoke

03-30-2009, 01:37 PM

I may have missed this, but are we back to random battles? All those screenshots look like they're from random battle 'arenas' rather than the actual environments you're exploring.

I found this here. (http://www.ff-xiii.net/index.php?page=ffxiii_battle)
there are no random battles, but battles aren't as seamless as Final Fantasy XII's system

Not incredibly helpful I know, but it's all I could find. I don't think a whole lot has been said yet about how exactly the game is going to play.

Alkanos

03-30-2009, 01:39 PM

I may have missed this, but are we back to random battles? All those screenshots look like they're from random battle 'arenas' rather than the actual environments you're exploring.Dunno, but they can use the arenas and still not be random battles. There are a lot of games out there that use a system like that. Last Remnant and Persona 3 and 4 come to mind (probably cause I'm playing them right now... :))

Xydarc

03-31-2009, 08:13 AM

I found this here. (http://www.ff-xiii.net/index.php?page=ffxiii_battle)

Not incredibly helpful I know, but it's all I could find. I don't think a whole lot has been said yet about how exactly the game is going to play.
More than likely, when you encounter an enemy, you'll be taken to a separate "battle screen."

MalReynolds

03-31-2009, 10:05 AM

be nice if there was a release date -.-

Gorvi

03-31-2009, 10:10 AM

be nice if there was a release date -.-
I'd put money on March 2010 for the US.

Mike Kelehan

03-31-2009, 10:25 AM

be nice if there was a release date -.-

There isn't even a definite date for Japan yet. They're just saying Q2, which starts NOW, so I don't think they'll see it before the summer, which would mean that this time next year is about the earliest we could get it. SE will probably narrow it down at E3.

Dukefrukem

03-31-2009, 10:28 AM

Am i the only one who loved random battles?

Wraith

03-31-2009, 10:53 AM

North American release dates for consoles and console Final Fantasy titles, starting with the PS1:

Sept. 1995 - PS1

Sept. 1997 - FFVII (PS1)

Jan. 1998 - FFT (PS1)
June 1998 - FFVII (PC)

Sept. 1999 - FFVIII (PS1)

Jan. 2000 - FFVIII (PC)
Oct. 2000 - PS2
Nov. 2000 - FFIX (PS1)

Nov. 2001 - GameCube
Dec. 2001 - FFX (PS2)

Oct. 2003 - FFXI (PC)
Nov. 2003 - FFX-2 (PS2)

Feb. 2004 - FFCC (GC)
Mar. 2004 - FFXI (PS2)

Nov. 2005 - Xbox 360

Apr. 2006 - FFXI (360)
Aug. 2006 - FFVII: DoC
Oct. 2006 - FFXII (PS2)
Nov. 2006 - PS3
Nov. 2006 - Wii

Mar. 2009 - FFCC: EoT (Wii)

TBA 2010 - FFXIII (PS3, 360)
TBA - FF Versus XIII (PS3)
TBA - FFCC: TCB (Wii)

FWIW, IGN lists FFXIII for April 2010. So that would put it just shy of 3.5 years after the PS3 launch. The PS1 has a FF title within 2 years, and the PS2 had one in < 1.5 years.

Dukefrukem

03-31-2009, 10:55 AM

what's your point?

Wraith

03-31-2009, 11:02 AM

what's your point?That the PS3 hasn't had squat for FF titles, and the console will be middle aged before it gets one. (And unlike the PS2, which had two main FF games, an MMO and a couple spinoffs, the PS3 looks like it'll be getting just one main game and one spinoff. And only one of them will be exclusive.)

It's not griping, it's just an observation.

Dukefrukem

03-31-2009, 12:06 PM

That the PS3 hasn't had squat for FF titles, and the console will be middle aged before it gets one. (And unlike the PS2, which had two main FF games, an MMO and a couple spinoffs, the PS3 looks like it'll be getting just one main game and one spinoff. And only one of them will be exclusive.)

It's not griping, it's just an observation.

I don't think you're giving Square enough credit. FFXII didn't come out too long ago and they were already working on XIII and Versus at the same time. I'll be first in line to complain when their product is shit... you can be my vice president. Until then.. lets wait and watch.

Gorvi

03-31-2009, 12:13 PM

That's SE being very slow. If it weren't for some of their portable efforts and FFXI, I doubt I'd even be a fan of their games anymore. The only console games they've put out that I've enjoyed over the past 5-6 years have been Dragon Quest VIII (and that was Level 5 developed) and FFXII.

TheEpicOfTyler

03-31-2009, 12:14 PM

Am i the only one who loved random battles?

I didn't hate them, but FFXII made me appreciate being able to pick my own battles. If I'm just trying to run through an area really quick, I can do that... I don't have to go to a separate screen and run away (or fight) from that and continue my trek.

Deadend

03-31-2009, 12:17 PM

I don't think XIII is ever going to come out. I mean, Square delayed the release of a movie that was already done 2 years ago. It's just getting silly there.

jpublic

03-31-2009, 06:11 PM

Am I really going to have to buy a PS3 to get Versus?

Fail, SE.

Here's hoping Sony actually does a price drop before 2010.

Stoke

03-31-2009, 07:09 PM

Am I really going to have to buy a PS3 to get Versus?

Fail, SE.

Here's hoping Sony actually does a price drop before 2010.

I guarantee if FFXIII does as well on the 360 as it does on the PS3 Versus will be brought over.

I wish there was a possibility that they were going to release an Asian version of XIII with full English text like was done with Demon's Souls. This game has me so steeped with anticipation I might drown before it gets here.

Cyndair

04-08-2009, 11:48 AM

Looks like IGN (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/970/970920p1.html)posted some new info about FFXIII. Specifically, some new details about the battle system:

Moving on to the battle system in general, the interview cleared up a lot of the areas that have been a mystery until now. First up, Toriyama explained that the FFXIII battle system is based around the concept of fusing strategy and action -- that is to say, adding the flash and speed of action to command-based battles.

The demo will give only a sampling of the game's strategic component via the ability to stock up commands. Another area of the strategy, which won't appear in the demo, comes from your allies. During battle, you control just one character. Your allies are controlled by AI. However, they react to the moves your character makes. The strategy here comes from figuring out how to connect with your allies and better draw out their abilities. The demo will offer a basic glimpse at this, with allies going in for follow-up attacks when you send an enemy into the air. The final version will give you better control over such things. Specifically, it seems that you'll be able to switch off freely between the characters.

Almost sounds like a Persona-ish approach.

Xerxes

04-08-2009, 04:14 PM

I guarantee if FFXIII does as well on the 360 as it does on the PS3 Versus will be brought over.

One could hope. Otherwise I'd just get both on PS3. Yay, install time! :(

Stoke

04-08-2009, 04:33 PM

Looks like IGN (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/970/970920p1.html)posted some new info about FFXIII. Specifically, some new details about the battle system:

Almost sounds like a Persona-ish approach.

Thanks for the post, a lot of new information from that interview. I had forgotten the demo was out so soon. I imagine we'll be seeing tons of new stuff on youtube really soon.

Evil Avnovice

04-15-2009, 08:38 PM

Hands-on from Andriasang (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blogs/anoop/2009/04/15/ffxiii_demo_playtest/).

Evil Avnovice

04-15-2009, 08:51 PM

Video from the japanese demo. (Siliconera (http://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/15/yes-these-are-in-game-final-fantasy-xiii-movies/))

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TheEpicOfTyler

04-16-2009, 10:06 AM

Is the Japanese demo out yet? Can I get my hands on it?

Gorvi

04-16-2009, 10:07 AM

Is the Japanese demo out yet? Can I get my hands on it?
Sure, if you import Advent Children Complete.

TheEpicOfTyler

04-16-2009, 10:51 AM

Sure, if you import Advent Children Complete.

Boo. :mad:

Variable Gear

04-17-2009, 11:10 AM

JRPGs are the worst genre ever, they are so stagnant. I'm going to go play Madden now.

Wraith

04-17-2009, 11:46 AM

JRPGs are the worst genre ever, they are so stagnant. I'm going to go play Madden now.Quote of the day. :D

Evil Avnovice

04-22-2009, 07:34 PM

Some new images. (Gamekult (http://www.gamekult.com/articles/A0000075717/))

Chaos Machine

04-22-2009, 07:41 PM

Shoop da whoop!

Wraith

04-22-2009, 08:35 PM

http://media.cnetnetworks.fr/gamekult-com/images/photos/00/01/09/59/ME0001095923_2.jpg

Evil Avnovice

04-25-2009, 02:46 PM

Siliconera's in-depth preview (http://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/24/final-fantasy-xiii-an-analysis-of-the-battle-system/) of the japanese demo.

Banacek

04-25-2009, 03:10 PM

Unsubscribing. The media blackout has begun :)

Satertek

04-26-2009, 10:02 PM

Stoke

04-26-2009, 10:11 PM

Look's like they've already started on the English localization, there's a clip of it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG_Z0rd7eK0&fmt=22

Sounds like this game will have some of the series' best dialog.

Sounds really good. I'm glad they're actually putting in the money to hire decent VAs.

BlackPete

04-27-2009, 11:39 AM

Look's like they've already started on the English localization, there's a clip of it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG_Z0rd7eK0&fmt=22

Sounds like this game will have some of the series' best dialog.

I hope so. Otherwise it could be like FFXII's plotline... start off strong with a mature story with political intrigue only to take a sharp left turn into spiritual and mystical la-la-land.

Variable Gear

04-27-2009, 03:59 PM

I am so not into this game, based on the demo. Your party better be able to be advantaged or disadvantaged based on how you enter battle. There better not be a straight path through the whole game like there was in FFX. I hope the story doesn't go off the rails as it did, most notably, in FFVII and FFVIII.

All I have is hope...

OldJadedGamer

04-27-2009, 04:36 PM

After much inner debate with myself, I concluded that this will be the first multiplatform game I get on my PS3.

violent

04-27-2009, 04:43 PM

After much inner debate with myself, I concluded that this will be the first multiplatform game I get on my PS3.

Out of curiosity, why the decision?

Xerxes

04-27-2009, 04:58 PM

Out of curiosity, why the decision?

I've been thinking about it just so I have both this and Versus on the same system.

OldJadedGamer

04-27-2009, 04:59 PM

Out of curiosity, why the decision?

Because first off, it's single player so my friends list won't matter. Second, the Japanese are completely stupid when it comes to good achievements so that won't matter, and third I like supporting companies that make multiplatform games and Square has yet to sell a PS3 game so I will show my support with my wallet that they should support all systems equally.

The only thing that would stop me from getting it is if they have multiple mid-game installs. I'll bite my tongue and deal with the first install but I will not support games that have multiple mid-game installs.

violent

04-27-2009, 04:59 PM

I've been thinking about it just so I have both this and Versus on the same system.

That's kinda my reason too but more because of all my FF games. I'm a sucker for a franchise on a single platform.

Because first off, it's single player so my friends list won't matter. Second, the Japanese are completely stupid when it comes to good achievements so that won't matter, and third I like supporting companies that make multiplatform games and Square has yet to sell a PS3 game so I will show my support with my wallet that they should support all systems equally.

The only thing that would stop me from getting it is if they have multiple mid-game installs. I'll bite my tongue and deal with the first install but I will not support games that have multiple mid-game installs.

Cool. Just curious.

Yeti2005

04-27-2009, 05:58 PM

After much inner debate with myself, I concluded that this will be the first multiplatform game I get on my PS3.

I'm right there with you for most of the reasons you outlined later but I'll also tack on the PS3 is the lead sku and there's no exclusive DLC lure.

Crowe

04-27-2009, 06:26 PM

I really enjoyed the way you could walk around in FFXII, if this game has you walking along a set path I will be disappointed.

Xydarc

04-27-2009, 06:40 PM

Because first off, it's single player so my friends list won't matter. Second, the Japanese are completely stupid when it comes to good achievements so that won't matter, and third I like supporting companies that make multiplatform games and Square has yet to sell a PS3 game so I will show my support with my wallet that they should support all systems equally.

The only thing that would stop me from getting it is if they have multiple mid-game installs. I'll bite my tongue and deal with the first install but I will not support games that have multiple mid-game installs.
Plus, Squeenix has awesome shrink wrap.:p

OldJadedGamer

04-27-2009, 06:43 PM

Plus, Squeenix has awesome shrink wrap.:p

Actually, Squareenix doesn't put the shrink wrap on, the factory creating the game box does. Since I will be buying it from Amazon.com yes, I will be getting this game new instead of going to Gamestop and buying it used for $60.

Variable Gear

04-28-2009, 01:53 AM

That's kinda my reason too but more because of all my FF games. I'm a sucker for a franchise on a single platform.
I'll be buying FFXIII on the PS3 because it was designed with that system in mind.

DarkDay

04-28-2009, 01:58 AM

ClannerDelta

04-28-2009, 02:03 AM

Dark, man, glass houses and all that. You are on a videogaming forum after all. Most people "with a fraking grip" would put you in the same group as the people you're trying to deride. (Also BSG slang...)
Look's like they've already started on the English localization, there's a clip of it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG_Z0rd7eK0&fmt=22

Sounds like this game will have some of the series' best dialog.

Man, this is gonna kick ass.

Rakael

04-28-2009, 02:06 AM

I think I may have out grown games finally, I still like them, love them even, yet I get nautious reading adults caring about games and which platform they are on, I have little ones, I own 2 shops, many staff, the idea that I could have time to even for a second care what game that I really want comes out on a certain console is starting to blow my mind. I know at one time I almost did, when I was younger but dammit for those that are a touch older than 20, get a frakin grip.

I think almost time to move on for me. This has become a strange concept to care about.

It is a hobby. If your hobby makes you nauseous, maybe you should find a new hobby.

DarkDay

04-28-2009, 02:09 AM

Dark, man, glass houses and all that. You are on a videogaming forum after all. Most people "with a fraking grip" would put you in the same group as the people you're trying to deride. (Also BSG slang...)

Man, this is gonna kick ass.

fair enough, I actually do care, but its hard over the years of posting with everyone to not care, also if my above post insulted you in anyway perhaps it might be worth thinking about. I do understand what forum I am posting in, before it COG I posted for many many years in the other, and what I have learned is its the internet, we all have free rein to puke our opinions just as you did on my post.

Still, what I posted is a true story, I am looking forward to when the internet grows up enough to go through a whole thread about the subject, the art, the game without a subtle fanboy or whatever chiming in. Just good discussion, I ask too much I know, as you have shown.

must also add due to the BSG add.:):):):):):):):):)

DarkDay

04-28-2009, 02:10 AM

It is a hobby. If your hobby makes you nauseous, maybe you should find a new hobby.

Ya, you might be right, Like actually playing the games, loving them and ignoring the flame bait that goes nowhere. Good point and thankyou, off to play the dam game. My hypocrisy apparently knows know bounds.;)

OldJadedGamer

04-28-2009, 10:07 AM

I think I may have out grown games finally, I still like them, love them even, yet I get nautious reading adults caring about games and which platform they are on, I have little ones, I own 2 shops, many staff, the idea that I could have time to even for a second care what game that I really want comes out on a certain console is starting to blow my mind. I know at one time I almost did, when I was younger but dammit for those that are a touch older than 20, get a frakin grip.

I think almost time to move on for me. This has become a strange concept to care about.

It's like if you were going to take a big long road trip and you had multiple cars. Would you just blindly just grab a random set of keys and throw everyone in the car? No, you would pick the car to drive that best suits the trip you were ready to take.

Xydarc

04-28-2009, 03:10 PM

Actually, Squareenix doesn't put the shrink wrap on, the factory creating the game box does. Since I will be buying it from Amazon.com yes, I will be getting this game new instead of going to Gamestop and buying it used for $60.
Me neither. After several fuck-ups with my pre-orders, and then Gamestop's douchebaggery with Demigod, they've lost my business for good. I'll have FF XIII pre-ordered on Amazon as soon as it's available to.

ClannerDelta

04-28-2009, 03:20 PM

fair enough, I actually do care, but its hard over the years of posting with everyone to not care, also if my above post insulted you in anyway perhaps it might be worth thinking about. I do understand what forum I am posting in, before it COG I posted for many many years in the other, and what I have learned is its the internet, we all have free rein to puke our opinions just as you did on my post.

Still, what I posted is a true story, I am looking forward to when the internet grows up enough to go through a whole thread about the subject, the art, the game without a subtle fanboy or whatever chiming in. Just good discussion, I ask too much I know, as you have shown.

must also add due to the BSG add.:):):):):):):):):)

It didn't insult me, it's the internet.

However the point you were making seemed to be directed at the wrong type of person. He brought it up, not as a fanboy statement, but as a reasoned explanation as to why he would choose to play it on one system over the other. There is a difference and your response flies directly in the face of your expressed desire to see a thread without knee jerk reactions (which is all fanboyism is). When you have multiple ways to experience something, choosing the right vehicle to do so can make a lot of difference.

TF2 on the 360 was decent... but it wasn't as good as on the PC. Not for any fanboyish reasons, but because of the limitation in population per game and the lack of population on live. To give just one example of how the selected platform can greatly impact how you experience or even enjoy a game.

DarkDay

04-28-2009, 09:28 PM

It didn't insult me, it's the internet.

However the point you were making seemed to be directed at the wrong type of person. He brought it up, not as a fanboy statement, but as a reasoned explanation as to why he would choose to play it on one system over the other. There is a difference and your response flies directly in the face of your expressed desire to see a thread without knee jerk reactions (which is all fanboyism is). When you have multiple ways to experience something, choosing the right vehicle to do so can make a lot of difference.

TF2 on the 360 was decent... but it wasn't as good as on the PC. Not for any fanboyish reasons, but because of the limitation in population per game and the lack of population on live. To give just one example of how the selected platform can greatly impact how you experience or even enjoy a game.

No no, I was just drunk, posted in the wrong thread, should have hit the drunk thread. Drunk posting, we have all done it:o

Evil Avnovice

05-06-2009, 01:40 PM

Some new images, and some sort of rumor. At least, that's what I think it is. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsfr30957_demo-de-final-fantasy-xiii-aux-usa-pas-pour-tout-de-suite.html))

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/5086620090416_154731_4_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images0_4_30957.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/5086620090416_154731_7_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images3_4_30957.html)

Google Translation:

If there is something that has boosted the PlayStation 3 in Japan in recent weeks, it is the demo for Final Fantasy XIII, available on Blu-Ray with the new edition of Final Fantasy VII Advent Children. Sony's machine is still a bit behind in U.S. territory, such a joker was always welcome.

This will not happen, at least before a good time as stressed Yoshinori Kitase in an interview with Videogamer.com. According to him, there is currently no plan in this way for the USA (and therefore much less for Europe) for the simple reason that the game is scheduled for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in the rest of the world ( This simultaneous output), Square Enix can not favor one version over the other out the demo on a single machine.

So patience. It adds that Kitase has understood that if there is a demo day on a platform like the other, it would surely not as a classic but direct download from the dedicated services.

Note: We remind, for those who see Microsoft as the only fault of this story, that the demo for Final Fantasy XII's never happened to us either.

menage

05-06-2009, 01:48 PM

I will not support games that have multiple mid-game installs.

Impatient are we:D

Square Enix can not favor one version over the other out the demo on a single machine.

Bullshit

Xydarc

05-06-2009, 02:13 PM

We may see FF XIII sooner rather than later:
http://www.videogamer.com/news/fxiii_release_in_europe_sooner_than_a_year_after_j apan.html

Stoke

05-06-2009, 04:44 PM

I take the Google translation to mean that we aren't getting a demo packed in with Advent Children, which was expected. I do hope they provide a downloadable demo on both consoles though.

Also:
Sony's machine is still a bit behind in U.S. territory, such a joker was always welcome

even Google thinks Sony's a joke? :D

Xydarc

05-06-2009, 04:47 PM

I take the Google translation to mean that we aren't getting a demo packed in with Advent Children, which was expected. I do hope they provide a downloadable demo on both consoles though.

Also:

even Google thinks Sony's a joke? :D
Lame, your joke is.
/Yoda

Stoke

05-06-2009, 08:07 PM

Lame, your joke is.
/Yoda

You've crushed my stand up comedy dreams.

Xydarc

05-06-2009, 09:56 PM

You've crushed my stand up comedy dreams.
There's always ITT Technical Institute School of Criminal Justice.

Variable Gear

05-12-2009, 07:54 PM

Hopefully the PS3 version has Japanese VO.

Evil Avnovice

05-13-2009, 01:39 PM

Sorry to get y'all hopes up. (Siliconera (http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/13/complete-your-final-fantasy-vii-advent-children-collection-in-june/))

In just a few weeks Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete will arrive in North America for $38.99.

The North American release will not come with the Final Fantasy XIII trial disc.

You must really hate me, SquareSoft. ;_;

Rakael

05-13-2009, 02:42 PM

You must really hate me, SquareSoft. ;_;

Shit, they can get in line.

Just kidding.

Or am I?

Yep.

Troggles

05-13-2009, 02:44 PM

If you pre-order the North American release on Amazon it's only 23 dollars right now.

johnperkins21

05-13-2009, 03:00 PM

If you pre-order the North American release on Amazon it's only 23 dollars right now.

You should specify that you're talking about Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete (Blu-Ray) (http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-VII-Children-Complete/dp/B001YYQ9SS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1242248314&sr=8-3). I thought you might have been talking about the game and got really, really excited.

Wraith

06-02-2009, 09:02 PM

The Q & A session ended with Toriyama and Kitase explaining that the overall project development and localization is about 60 percent complete and English voice recording has just begun (as indicated by the English voices in the recent trailers). Unfortunately, there will not be multiple language tracks this time around. Oh well.http://ps3.ign.com/articles/990/990188p1.html

Stoke

06-02-2009, 09:25 PM

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/990/990188p1.html

What the fuck. That's near unacceptable in a major franchise with as much money thrown at it as FF. Vanille better not be as squeaky as she sounded earlier today.

Xydarc

06-02-2009, 10:29 PM

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/990/990188p1.html
How is it that Atlus, with 1/5th of Squeenix's resources can put out games with multiple languages, but Squeenix can't pull it off with their major RPG franchise?:mad:

Wraith

06-02-2009, 10:37 PM

Xydarc

06-03-2009, 08:05 AM

I'm guessing it's probably a combination of factors.

Not really enough space to do this on a multi-disc 360 title (without a lot of compression), and they don't want to have different features between the two versions.
Localization may make changes to character mouth movements/timing (IIRC, they did this with FFX), so putting in Japanese audio over this would be a timing/syncing issue.
Time & effort that would be involved, if they did actually make it work with English and Japanese audio.

Again, Atlus makes it work. So does NIS. I've got games from both companies that offer multilanguage tracks on the PSP, ffs. Fuck the 360 and make it an option for PS3 users. While not a deal breaker, it is disappointing.

Wraith

06-03-2009, 08:25 AM

Well, there is a significant difference between how dialog is presented in FF games and, say, Disgaea and Persona games. I'd think it's more difficult to do it well in FFXIII.

Agreed that it is disappointing, though not really unexpected.

Wraith

06-03-2009, 02:19 PM

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/990/990793/final-fantasy-xiii-20090603001200946_640w.jpg (http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/990/990793/final-fantasy-xiii-20090603001200946.jpg)
Click for large version.

IGN Images (http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/826/826843/imgs_1.html)

Gorvi

06-03-2009, 02:21 PM

Damn. Probably 9 to 10 months to go before it comes out here, that's too damn far. And God of War III will be out around the same time.

Wraith

06-03-2009, 04:14 PM

SE's response about dual voice tracks, on G4 (http://e3.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/696154/Final-Fantasy-XIII-E3-2009-Preview-Shiva-Turns-Into-A-Frickin-Motorcycle.html):Gamers hoping to experience the game with Japanese dialogue and English subtitles are likely to be disappointed. Kitase said that Square Enix is considering this option, but is wary of it. The reason being is that it would require a download for the Xbox 360 and he wants players to have an equal experience. He doesn't want Xbox 360 gamers without a hard drive to have an inferior experience. While this is very nice and polite, I say, "Screw that!" A lot of hardcore RPG fans want this feature and they shouldn't have to suffer just because other gamers don't have a hard drive. I am holding out hope that the PlayStation 3 version will have English subs, thanks to the additional capacity Blu-ray offers.So it doesn't sound like a 100% definite NO, but not promising.

Wraith

06-03-2009, 08:05 PM

From Joystiq's interview (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/03/interview-final-fantasy-xiiis-yoshinori-kitase-and-motomu-tori/) with XIII's director (Toriyama) and producer (Kitase):Will there be the option for Japanese voices when the game is released in the west?

I (Kitase) would be interested to hear what you think. Is there a demand for it?

I think definitely, yes.

It would depend on how many discs the game takes up. Voice data tends to be massive and we want to keep the number of discs to a minimum.

Does that mean there's the possibility of having multiple discs for the PS3 version?

We're planning only one disc for the PS3 version, as it's a Blu-ray.

How many discs are you expecting the Xbox 360 version to have?

Not a ridiculously massive amount. We want to keep it to a minimum as the more discs a game has, the more expensive it is to produce.

Goronmon

06-04-2009, 06:56 AM

This reminds me that I've never actually beaten a Final Fantasy title before. I've played III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, X, and XII to varying degrees but none were finished.

Evil Avnovice

06-04-2009, 07:21 PM

E3 2009 director interview.

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Orca

06-04-2009, 07:27 PM

It wouldn't be the first game to offer alternate language downloads for the 360. I've seen the files from time to time, but never downloaded one.

Wraith

06-04-2009, 10:43 PM

E3 2009 director interview.I'm getting Movie Not Available.

rein

06-04-2009, 11:00 PM

Gamers hoping to experience the game with Japanese dialogue and English subtitles are likely to be disappointed. Kitase said that Square Enix is considering this option, but is wary of it. The reason being is that it would require a download for the Xbox 360 and he wants players to have an equal experience. He doesn't want Xbox 360 gamers without a hard drive to have an inferior experience. While this is very nice and polite, I say, "Screw that!" A lot of hardcore RPG fans want this feature and they shouldn't have to suffer just because other gamers don't have a hard drive. I am holding out hope that the PlayStation 3 version will have English subs, thanks to the additional capacity Blu-ray offers.

If the PS3 is going to be on a single disk and the 360 is going to be on multiple disk, hasn't the "equal experience" ship already sailed?

mister slim

06-04-2009, 11:05 PM

I'm getting Movie Not Available.

He probably meant this:
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Evil Avnovice

06-04-2009, 11:34 PM

Must have pulled/changed it. :o

Wraith

06-11-2009, 10:32 AM

Xbox Japan "Accidentally" Uploaded Final Fantasy XIII Page (http://kotaku.com/5286896/xbox-japan-accidentally-uploaded-final-fantasy-xiii-page) (Kotaku)

Evil Avnovice

07-31-2009, 12:48 PM

New GameWatch (http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20090730_305810.html) scans.

Xerxes

08-01-2009, 07:27 AM

When the fuck does Final Fantasy Agito XIII come out? GAH! Then the jacked up thing is Final Fantasy XIII Bros looks cooler than the the main Final Fantasy XIII.

Wraith

08-03-2009, 09:47 PM

Screenshot changes? Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/5328458/final-fantasy-xiii-screenshots-youve-changed)

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/9/2009/08/504x_hatima_ff13_risou2.jpg

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/9/2009/08/504x_hatima_ff13_rekka2.jpg

Evil Avnovice

08-05-2009, 12:49 PM

New images (http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/142/14266574/imgs_1.html) from IGN (Aug 3, 2009).

Evil Avnovice

08-07-2009, 12:18 PM

There could be a possible announcement of a release date either before or at TGS 2009. (Andriasang (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/08/07/ffxiii_release_announcement/))

Wraith

08-27-2009, 02:10 PM

New Eurogamer preview (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/final-fantasy-xiii-preview_1)Although you only directly control one character at a time in FFXIII, all party members can be directed via the Paradigm Shift system. It's an addition that was made fairly late in the design process, according to Toriyama, in order to endow the game with additional strategic depth; based on the number, nature and level of your foes, directing party members to adopt a defensive or aggressive stance is going to be a necessary consideration rather than an arbitrary option.English voice acting and five languages' worth of subtitles have all recently been completed, explains Toriyama - localisation has been a key concern ever since the very beginning. "The development of FFXIII is on a worldwide perspective; we're not going for one market over another but developing simultaneously for all worldwide markets. The localisation process has been going on as we've been making the Japanese version."Japan's been treated to a full on-disc demo of FFXIII already, but are there any plans to do the same for Europe, particularly as Xbox Live provides the ideal platform for giving hesitant Western gamers what might be their first taste of the series? There's a hurried discussion between Toriyama and his Japanese PR man before he assures us that there are no firm plans - but that they'd very much like to do a downloadable demo near the game's release in Europe and America in spring next year.

The game's 90 per cent complete, and with the localisation efforts already finished there doesn't seem to be anything endangering that tentative early-2010 release date. We'll be seeing more of it at TGS, according to producer Yoshinori Kitase, but mere months from the Japanese release we're not sure what surprises Square-Enix can still have up its sleeve. At this point, though, FFXIII doesn't need to surprise us to impress us. It's shaping up beautifully.

Cyndair

08-27-2009, 05:02 PM

I think I'll spaz out of they push this game into summer or fall next year. It's sounding positive that we'll actually get it when they said we'd get, however.

Evil Avnovice

08-27-2009, 11:25 PM

A couple of new Famitsu (http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1227035_1407.html) scans.

Evil Avnovice

08-27-2009, 11:48 PM

1. A follow-up to the lastest Famitsu scans with details from Andriasang (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/08/28/ffxiii_jill_nabato/).

2. And there are rumors of an as-yet-to-be-confirmed announcement of Final Fantasy XIII getting an actual release date/price on the 8th of September. There's supposed to be an invite-only premiere party that's going down at Tokyo at 19:00. (Andriasang (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/08/28/ffxiii_release_date/))

Evil Avnovice

08-29-2009, 03:58 PM

"GC 09: Demo Walkthrough" video:

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Evil Avnovice

08-29-2009, 03:59 PM

GC 09: Two-part interview videos:

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Evil Avnovice

08-31-2009, 03:25 PM

More speculation from post #239. (Andriasang (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/08/30/ffxiii_premier_party_invite/))

Evil Avnovice

09-08-2009, 04:43 AM

Confirmed for December 17, 2009 in Japan for 9,240 yen (plus tax) from Square Enix's "Final Fantasy XIII Premiere Party". (Dengeki Online (http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/192/192981/))

Evil Avnovice

09-08-2009, 12:42 PM

There's quite a bit of information from Andriasang, so I'll narrow it down to:

1. (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/09/08/ffxiii_dated/) A planned PS3 Slim bundle (Japan) and a possible "Spring 2010" release (International).

2. (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/09/08/ffxiii_theme_song/) Two songs will be performed by Sayuri Sugawara; the theme song, "Kimi ga Iru Kara" ("Because You're There") and Eternal Love.

Both songs were written by Sugawara and singer/songwriter Yukino Nakajima and feature composition by FFXIII composer Masashi Hamauzu and arrangements by Sin, producer of Sugawara's upcoming single.

Both songs will be released in CD form on December 2, offering players a chance to hear the music a few week's before FFXIII's December 17 release.