Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers

[Evil Avnovice]

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Japanese boxart:

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-Official Website (http://www.thecrystalbearers.com/) (North America)
-FriendFeed (http://friendfeed.com/ffcc-crystal-bearers-wii) Page
-Wikipedia Entry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_Crystal_Chronicles:_The_Crystal_Bear ers)
-Crystal Chronicles Portal Site (Japan (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ffcc/))

Pre-order from:
-Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-Crystal-Chronicles-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B002BSC4RQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1244668755&sr=8-1)
-GameStop (http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75052)
-Play-Asia (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-z3-49-en-15-the+crystal+bearers-70-3jwp-43-99.html)

Japan: November 26, 2009
North America: December 26, 2009

[Evil Avnovice]

Images from the trailer. (NintendoEverything (http://www.nintendoeverything.com/?p=9208))

-Character Profiles:

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/50841520090417_172558_2_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images2_4_30739.html)

Layle: a Clavat and the protagonist of the story. He is already an established hero by the game's beginning. One of the eponymous Crystal Bearers, his crystal gives him control of a strange gravity-based power.

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/50841520090424_193714_2_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images2_5_14945.html)

Keiss: a red-haired male Selkie wearing a bandana. He is Layle's partner.

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/50841520090417_172559_4_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images4_4_30739.html)

Amidatelion: A lavishly decorated Yuke who, as well as being another Crystal Bearer, appears to be an antagonist. He or she appears to also possess the ability to warp objects to some degree, an ability not yet demonstrated by Layle.

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/50841520090417_172558_0_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images0_4_30739.html)

Althea: A Lilty with spectacles who is the princess of the Liltian Kingdom. Her mother died while she was still young, and her father currently lies sick, causing there to be a power vacuum.

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/50841520090417_172559_5_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images5_4_30739.html)

Jegran: The Chief of Staff of the Liltian Kingdom.

[Evil Avnovice]

Lil' E3 2006 throwback.

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[Panthera]

Good to see that this game isn't as dead as rumoured!

[Evil Avnovice]

Gametrailers edition added to the OP.

[Variable Gear]

That opening song from the recent trailer is so funky. Who would have thought that a rockin' country song would fit so well in what appears to be a straight-up action game? I wonder who composed the game's score...

In addition, the false ending of the trailer is ridiculous. I love it, but it's ridiculous. :p

[Doctor Setebos]

Official site (http://www.thecrystalbearers.com) unveiled.

[TheFlyingOrc]

I want to go to there.

[Panthera]

Maybe it's the desert environment, but I'm getting serious FFXII vibes from the gameplay trailer.

[Evil Avnovice]

A short gameplay video "It's Gonna Be a Long Night". (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/videoen14856_ffcc-the-crystal-bearers-exposed.html); GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=77551))

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Edit: Am now in the process of adding the official site to the OP. Thanks, Doctor Setebos!

[Evil Avnovice]

The official site has been updated with a new video "Public Spectacle". (GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=77779))

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[Evil Avnovice]

Siliconera (http://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/02/square-enix-starts-viral-crystal-bearers-campaign/) has gotten hold of an e-mail supposedly sent out by Nintendo of Europe with images and a summary of The Crystal Bearers' story. They also link to GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=77565)/NeoGaf (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=15315099&postcount=205) for further translation of the e-mail.

Note: The e-mail is in spanish.

[Evil Avnovice]

The official site has been updated with a new video, "Ahead of the Pack".

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[Doctor Setebos]

These videos make absolutely no sense to me. What are they representing? They're weird.

[Spockrocket]

I didn't see a bucket. This is good.

[TheEpicOfTyler]

These videos make absolutely no sense to me. What are they representing? They're weird.

Seriously.

[Evil Avnovice]

The official site has been updated with a new video, "Don't Touch That Dial".

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[Evil Avnovice]

The official site has updated with the videos, "Delusions of Grandeur" and "Too Many Thrills".

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[Doctor Setebos]

Okay, that "Too Many Thrills" video is fantastic. :D

[Evil Avnovice]

A new scan. (GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=78678))

[Evil Avnovice]

The official site has been updated with the videos, "Bite The Hand That Feeds You" and "Guilty Pleasure".

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[Evil Avnovice]

The official site has been updated with the video, "In The Nick of Time".

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[Evil Avnovice]

The official site has been updated with the videos, "Love Train" and "Hot Pursuit". Desktop wallpaper is also available for download.

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[Evil Avnovice]

Some new details. (IGN (http://wii.ign.com/articles/972/972988p1.html))

Crystal Bearers takes place in a futuristic Crystal Chronicles world, where swords have changed to guns and knowledge of magic has disappeared. In the past, the Yukes race died off following a war with the Lilties, and the Lilties now make use of crystals to support people.

That self-assured main character who stars in the trailer that's available at the official site is named Layle. A Crystal Bearer of the Clavat race, Layle has the ability to manipulate gravity. His story in Crystal Bearers begins after he's come into contact with a Yukes creature (yes, the same race that is supposed to have been wiped out) named Amidatelion. This creature causes Layle some trouble, and now Layle is seeking him out.

Incidentally, a portion of Layle's cheek has been crystalized (look closely and you can see it!). All Crystal Bearers apparently have had a part of their body turned into crystal form in this way.

Other characters introduced in the magazine include Althea and Jegran. Althea is the blond character shown sitting on the bench in the trailer. She (yes, it's a "she") is the queen of the Lilties Kingdom. Her mother is dead, and her father is sick. Jegran is the head of the Lilties army. He senses danger from both Amidatelion and Layle.

Taking control of Layle, you'll get to use some of the character's neat gravitational abilities via the Wiimote. You use the Wiimote in pointer mode, pointing at objects to target them. The primary use for this appears to be as a means of grabbing demons and then using them for various purposes.

Layle's actions change depending on the type of creature he's grabbed. Sample actions include: tossing demons at other demons, stopping demons in their tracks by flipping them over, and swinging yourself around enemies as an evasion tactic.

If you make Layle grab onto something heavy, like a ceiling lamp for instance, he'll pull himself up like a grappling hook. You can use this to navigate ceilings without touching the ground and also to clear tricky terrain.

In the interview part of the Famitsu feature, Kawazu and Toshiyuki at long last revealed why there was such a wait between Crystal Bearer's announcement and the recent trailer. According to Kawazu, development hadn't actually begun at the time of the original announcement!

Kawazu shared a few details on the game's character building elements. There's no level-up system in the game. Instead, you build your character's abilities by equipping accessories. As an example, he suggested being able to make Layle pick up bigger and more distant objects.

Rather than encountering more powerful beasts as you play, it's better to think that you'll encounter creatures with a greater variety of actions. This is true in town as well, apparently, as people will react to you in various new ways as you advance in the game.

The two hinted at somewhat of a free experience for users. There's no separation between battle and other elements of the game, said Kawazu. It's close to an open world game, he said, although that wasn't really the goal with the project. The actual goal apparently was to produce something that's fun not just to play but to watch as well.

[Evil Avnovice]

Some new scans. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen30726_ffcc-crystal-bearer-new-images.html))

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[EternalGamer]

What the heck are they doing with this series?

So far it has been known for two things:

1) Great Multiplayer

2) A really refreshingly unique gypsy aesthetic.

This game has neither of those components now.

[Evil Avnovice]

Some new images. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen30739_new-pictures-for-ffcc-the-crystal-bearers.html))

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[Evil Avnovice]

Some new images. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen30761_ffcc-the-crystal-bearers-is-exposed-again.html))

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[Evil Avnovice]

Some new details. (IGN (http://wii.ign.com/articles/975/975208p1.html))

....Famitsu managed to get yet another update on the game in its latest issue, complete with commentary from producer Akitoshi Kawazu and director Toshiyuki Itahan.

The major point of note in this update is the first info on a new character, a Selkie male named Keiss. Having earned the trust of army leaders, Keiss takes up a job guarding the Alexis II air ship, a symbol of peace.

Keiss and main character Layle are work partners. They're partnership is just part of the story, though. You don't actually form parties in Crystal Bearers, so you don't directly control Keiss.

Outside of the Keiss and the characters introduced in the original unveiling of the game a couple of weeks back, we can apparently look forward to one additional primary character, a female Selkie who may have the hots for Layle.

In addition to the new character, the magazine introduces a couple of new gameplay systems: Playable Events and Demon Reaction.

Playable events allow you to interact with the game during event scenes, shaking the Wiimote or pointing at particular areas of the screen. Some of these scenes have to be successfully cleared in order to progress, but in general the story will proceed regardless of your success.

One example of a Playable Event has Layle falling through the sky. Demons fall towards him, and you have to aim the Wiimote to shoot them.

The Demon Reaction system is something that we've already seen in the teaser video clips at the teaser site. The demons of the Crystal Bearers world have their own AI and movement patterns. If you let them be, they'll interact amongst themselves. The enemies react to one-another, and to Layle's attacks, in various ways, with Kawazu noting that the game includes a considerable number of patterns.

[Evil Avnovice]

Some new scans. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen30817_ffcc-the-crystal-bearers-in-some-pics.html))

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/50841520090423_204423_1_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images1_4_30817.html)

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[Evil Avnovice]

Prologue video. (GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=80298))

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[Evil Avnovice]

A few new images. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/videoen14945_video-and-pics-for-ffcc-the-crystal-bearers.html))

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/50841520090424_193713_1_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images1_5_14945.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/50841520090424_193714_2_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images2_5_14945.html)

[Evil Avnovice]

Siliconera has a nice recap (http://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/26/up-to-speed-final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-the-crystal-bearers/) of the info released so far on The Crystal Bearers.

[Evil Avnovice]

Square Enix has opened a portal site (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/ffcc/) for the soon-to-be/available Crystal Chronicles titles.

[Evil Avnovice]

A music sample. (GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=84281))

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[Evil Avnovice]

E3 2009 trailer. (GoNintendo (http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=84594))

[DylonCorp]

I've done a complete flip on this. This might bring my FF love back, which I haven't had since six was three.

[Evil Avnovice]

The E3 2009 conference trailer, if I didn't post it already, and the "Savior" trailer.

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[Evil Avnovice]

Impressions from Siliconera (http://www.siliconera.com/2009/06/03/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-the-crystal-bearers-hands-on/).

[Evil Avnovice]

E3 2009 "Developer Walkthrough" video.

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[Evil Avnovice]

An interview (http://wii.rpgsite.net/articles/155/113.html) with Toshiyuki Itahana from RPGSite.net.

RPGSite: The Crystal Bearers is very different from the previous Crystal Chronicles games – what inspired you to take a change in direction?

Toshiyuki Itahana: We began work on this title almost simultaneously with our DS title. At this point we decided to go with multiplayer model for the DS title, and a single player title on the Wii console.

RPGSite: We’ve noticed characters develop emotional icons above their heads like hearts. How does this system work?

Toshiyuki Itahana: Unlike traditional RPGs, the characters in Crystal Bearers don’t really talk. We wanted it to be distinct – we didn’t want characters to be like signs to give the player information. When the player does something to the townsfolk, they will react according to their mood. We built this AI so that characters moods will change from day to day. The icon above their head indicates their mood and attitude towards the player.

RPGSite: Where does this take place in the FF:CC Universe?

Toshiyuki Itahana: Time wise this is the latest entry in the FF:CC series, taking place quite some time after all the other entries.

RPGSite: If this is a success, could you see more single-player story driven titles in the FF:CC universe?

Toshiyuki Itahana: Yes, we are going to keep making Crystal Chronicles titles. If this one does well, we would like to make one in a similar style alongside new multiplayer FF:CC games as well.

[Evil Avnovice]

E3 2009 "Producer Interview" video.

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[Evil Avnovice]

E3 2009 impressions from N-Sider (http://www.n-sider.com/contentview.php?contentid=3905).

[Evil Avnovice]

E3 2009 "Japanese Savior" trailer.

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[Evil Avnovice]

"Nintendo Channel Interview" video:

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[Suave Peanut]

I'll wait to hear the reaction to this once it's released, but the trailers look promising!

The Wii in this house needs some attention. It has been sadly ignored since Smash Bros.

[Gorvi]

This looks like the first Cyrstal Chronicles game I'll buy, it has a lot of promise judging by what's been shown so far.

[Evil Avnovice]

The Crystal Bearers is now available for pre-ordering from Amazon/GameStop.

[Evil Avnovice]

There's a sweepstakes (http://www.sweepstakeslovers.com/trips/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-crystal-bearer-sweepstakes/) going on with The Crystal Bearers:

Eligibility : Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearer Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and Washington, D.C. EXCEPT Florida and New York who are at least 18 years of age and have reached the legal age of majority in their state of primary residence at time of entry.

Promotion Period : The Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearer Sweepstakes (”Sweepstakes”) begins on Monday, June 25, 2009 at 12:01 PM PST and ends on Friday, July 31, 2009 at 11:59 AM PST (”Sweepstakes Period”).

How To Enter : Visit the website during the Sweepstakes Period by logging on to microsites.ign.com/crystalbearers. Follow the on-screen instructions and complete the entry form by providing all of the information requested.

Limit : Limit one (1) entry per person and/or email address for the duration of the Sweepstakes Period

Prize (s):

Grand Prize (1): One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive the following: a five (5)-day/ four (4)-night trip (ÒTripÓ) for the winner and one (1) guest to attend the Tokyo Game Show in Tokyo, Japan. The Trip will consist of the following: (a.) round-trip coach class air transportation for two (2) people from the major airport nearest winnerÕs residence to Tokyo, Japan; (b.) four (4) nights hotel accommodations (one standard room, double occupancy, room & tax only); (c.) two (2) tickets to attend the Tokyo Game Show on Sponsor-selected dates; (d.) round-trip ground transfer between airport/hotel in Tokyo; $500 spending money, to be issued in the form of a check; one (1) copy of the video game ÒFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (the Game) autographed by the development team; a meet and greet session with the Game development team; one (1) Wii video game console. Estimated Retail Value (ERV) of Grand Prize: $6,220.

First Prize (1): One (1) First Prize winner will receive the following: one (1) Wii video game console; one (1) copy of the Game autographed by the development team. ERV of First Prize is $300.

Second Prize (3): Three (3) Second Prize winners will receive the following: one (1) copy of the Game autographed by the development team. ERV of Second Prize is $40.

Winners : For the list of prize winners or a copy of the official rules, mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearer Sweepstakes Winner’s List or Rules, 100 E. Pine Street, Suite 201, Orlando, FL 32801 (VT residents may omit return postage) by November 30, 2009.

[Evil Avnovice]

A 57 second gameplay clip. (Siliconera (http://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/07/toss-feed-and-capture-three-of-layles-telekinetic-tricks/))

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[Evil Avnovice]

A couple of new images. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsfr32167_ffcc-crystal-bearers-en-images.html))

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[Evil Avnovice]

Scans from True Gaming (http://www.true-gaming.net/home/?p=2414):

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[Evil Avnovice]

A couple of new Famitsu scans (http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1226502_1407.html):

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[Evil Avnovice]

Video. The rest of it echoes post #50. (zabuza le démon...vive la censure's blog@Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/blog_article229839.html))

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[Evil Avnovice]

Gamescom trailer. (GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=93861))

[Evil Avnovice]

Three new gameplay clips: (GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=93919))

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[Evil Avnovice]

Artwork. (Nintendo Everything (http://www.nintendoeverything.com/?p=22467))

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[Evil Avnovice]

The Crystal Bearers will release in Japan on November 26, 2009. (Andriasang (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/08/28/ffcc_crystal_bearers_date/))

[Evil Avnovice]

Some new images from GameWatch (http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20090828_311490.html):

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[Evil Avnovice]

Some new details. (GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=94885); NeoGaf (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=17346861&postcount=155))

Keiss - opportunistic Selkie always on the lookout for a money-making proposition
Cid - former chief engineer of the kingdom
- when you grab enemies, you cause use their powers (grab archer, fire arrows)
- Use Layle's power to pull treasure chests to you, flip levers, etc.
- use/throw items at enemies
- status screen shows attack, defend, luck, focus and target range stats
- 3 types of accessories: rings, earrings, and amulets
- side activities: dancing, helping harvest crops at a farm, snowboarding and more
- Alfitaria, the Yuke home is now underground ruins
- you'll also visit the Industrial city of Bridgetwon
- gain more freedom to explore the game's world as you get deeper into the story
- the developers of the game were surprised by an in-game action they saw: a scarecrow turned a cow into steak meat for trampling crops

[Evil Avnovice]

Some Gamescom 2009 fotoage: (GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=94876))

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[Evil Avnovice]

Two new gameplay clips: (GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=95583))

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[Evil Avnovice]

Shonen Jump scan. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen32692_ffcc-crystal-bearer-new-images.html))

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[Evil Avnovice]

A pair of scans. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen32742_ffcc-crystal-bearer-new-images.html))

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/50841520090909_172519_0_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images0_4_32742.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/50841520090909_172519_1_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images1_4_32742.html)

[Doctor Setebos]

Do we know yet when this might hit the US? Nintendo Power seemed to think it was going to make the holidays, but with a 11/26 date in Japan, I can't imagine that being true, unless they're doing localization side-by-side with original development.

[Evil Avnovice]

Going off the game's Amazon/GameStop links from the official site, it's looks like it'll hit our shores this winter (Dec 26).

As you've pointed out, they may have been working on both versions side-by-side for their respective releases. Unless otherwise, Square Enix themselves advertised the pre-orders on the site.

[JayVe]

Found some new screens here (http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1227413_1407.html).

http://www.famitsu.com/image/3656/Xc9o51H9b11B7r68sNi8ERcv6EV7sn58.jpg

http://www.famitsu.com/image/3656/Iv87ZP9763T7FKyj94N6x6HzJ84xf17k.jpg

http://www.famitsu.com/image/3656/vyCV9M9svvG422Rhx513GD2W4AYz6868.jpg

[Evil Avnovice]

Very nice. The more that's shown, the more impressive it looks. :D

[Evil Avnovice]

Press release. (Nintendo Everything (http://www.nintendoeverything.com/?p=23742))

First Major FINAL FANTASY Experience for Wii Available This Holiday Season

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix(R) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that FINAL FANTASY(R) CRYSTAL CHRONICLES(R): THE CRYSTAL BEARERS(R) for Wii(TM) will be available at North American retailers on December 26, 2009.

This latest installment in the franchise offers a fresh take on the beloved CRYSTAL CHRONICLES universe, launching the series into the action-adventure genre and onto the Wii system. FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS combines the storytelling depth, immersive event scenes and graphical quality of the FINAL FANTASY franchise with motion-driven gameplay and the ability to freely explore the game world.


Enter a world where realistic gameplay and fantastical art direction combine for a truly unique experience on Wii. Accessible for gamers of all ages and levels of expertise, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS invites players to embark on an unforgettable adventure this holiday season.

STORY

A thousand years have passed since the events of the original FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES. The destruction of the Yuke Crystal during the Great War had at once brought the victorious Lilty Tribe prosperity, the defeated Yuke Tribe apparent annihilation, and the world a new age of science and reason. In this new era exists a rare breed of powerful beings called “crystal bearers,” whose seemingly magical abilities have led them to be feared and scorned by the public. The young mercenary Layle is one such crystal bearer, who has been hired to escort the new passenger airship Alexis, the pinnacle of Lilty technology and a symbol of their current dominance. However, when the Alexis is suddenly besieged by a horde of monsters, Layle comes face-to-face with an adversary thought to have vanished from the pages of history, on a quest that may threaten the future of the world…

FEATURES

Enjoy a new chapter of the series that takes place a thousand years after the events of the original FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES, where technology has advanced to its peak and magic is considered taboo
Encounter the first FINAL FANTASY game developed exclusively for Wii, complete with motion-driven gameplay and intuitive controls that are accessible for gamers of all levels. Enjoy a variety of actions and third-person shooter style gameplay
Step into the hero’s shoes and experience the action first-hand! Control Layle’s crystal bearer powers to battle adversaries, navigate through obstacles and move objects at will in a highly interactive environment
Traverse the terrain, swing from high places or take a swim in a world in which all areas are open for exploration
With an extra Wii Remote(TM), friends and family can jump in to assist the player in times of need

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS will be available for Wii for $ 49.99. The official website can be found at http://www.thecrystalbearers.com.

[Doctor Setebos]

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix(R) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that FINAL FANTASY(R) CRYSTAL CHRONICLES(R): THE CRYSTAL BEARERS(R) for Wii(TM) will be available at North American retailers on December 26, 2009.Yes! I'm a happy fanboy. :D

[JayVe]

Sweetness! Looking forward to trying this.

[Evil Avnovice]

The release date for Japan has been moved from November 26 to November 12, 2009. (Famitsu (http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1227594_1124.html))

[JayVe]

Some downloadable wallpaper

http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=97391

http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/thumb_bearers_06_1024.jpg (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=17651786&postcount=1594)

[JayVe]

More gameplay videos (http://www.nintendoeverything.com/?p=24152)

[Gorvi]

This will, more likely than not, be my first Crystal Chronicles game. It looks damn good.

[Evil Avnovice]

North American boxart. (GoNintendo (http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=97703))

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx230/Avnovice/FFCC%20The%20Crystal%20Bearers/crystal_bearers_boxart_na.jpg

[Doctor Setebos]

north american boxart. (gonintendo (http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=97703))Like. :D

[Evil Avnovice]

Like. :D

Compared side by side, both versions look nice, but I'm edging slightly towards the japanese version.

But I like them both anyway. :)

[JayVe]

New TGS 09 video

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And a new date November 12, 2009... at least for Japan.

[Evil Avnovice]

IGN TGS 2009 hands-on (http://wii.ign.com/articles/102/1028188p1.html).

[Evil Avnovice]

Japanese & North American trailers:

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[JayVe]

I hope they let me play it in Japanese.

[JayVe]

More screenies

http://i38.tinypic.com/1rbuvc.jpg (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=17790942&postcount=464)

[Evil Avnovice]

Purchase the game (pre-order?) early in Japan and get a mini soundtrack. (GameWatch (http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20091001_318810.html))

Google Translation:

Early purchase privileges, which contains some of his songs to be recorded this "Mini Series Soundtrack (tentative)". Until Nov. 15 "FFCC Kurisutarubeara" to buy a points card Menbazusaito products are filled, "Square Enix Members" at the register will be present to everyone who entered.

The "Mini Series Soundtrack (tentative)" songs will be recorded, "Square Enix Members" will be voted on by members. Songs to be voted a total of 10 songs, bothRelated PagesYou can listen at. One person can vote up to three songs, songs can be changed if you vote as many times during the period. The voting period is October 1 through 16 until 24.

[Evil Avnovice]

"Japanese Resort Flythrough/Breakdance" videos:

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[Evil Avnovice]

A large batch of old/new images/concept art from GameWatch (http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20091006_319912.html).