Final Fantasy XIII
Bioware: "Final Fantasy XIII is no RPG"
Submitted by Zidane007nl on 14 May 2010, 13:36In an interview that Strategy Informer held with Daniel Erickson, Writing Director of BioWare (from games like Mass Effect and Dragon Age: Origins) they asked what his thoughts are about Final Fantasy XIII and according to him it's no RPG.
Well, before I address the main point I just want to take a slightly more controversial route: You can put a 'J' in front of it, but it's not an RPG. You don't make any choices, you don't create a character, you don't live your character... I don't know what those are - adventure games maybe? But they're not RPG's.
What are your thoughts about tbis?
Final Fantasy XIII released in North America and Europe!
Submitted by Zidane007nl on 9 March 2010, 12:58Today is the day Final Fantasy fans have been waiting ages for, Final Fantasy XIII has now been released in North America and Europe on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Final Fanrtasy XIII has been received good by the public, although there are some fans who say the game is very lineair and some Final Fantasy elements are missing from the game.
Currently no plans for DLC Final Fantasy XIII
Submitted by Zidane007nl on 18 February 2010, 11:47There were some rumors going on about Final Fantasy XIII getting downloadable content, but a few days ago Square Enix has stated that they currently don't have any plans for DLC.
In an interview with producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Motomu Toriyama by PlayStation.Blog.US said the following:
"Regarding the DLC content, we feel that the final product is 100% enjoyable…it’s the complete package. So we’re not planning any DLC at this time. In regard to the rumored cut content, we feel it was taken out of context. There are a lot of ideas that are brought to the table, and then the team takes the best ideas out of those, and the final product is polished that way. There was content that were “ideas” that didn’t make the final content, but the team isn’t looking to release that as downloadable content."
If the company decides in the future to release DLC, we will let you know.
Source: PlayStation.Blog.Europe
Final Fantasy XIII Limited Collector's Edition announced
Submitted by Zidane007nl on 27 January 2010, 00:13Square Enix has announced the limited collector's edition of Final Fantasy XIII which will contain the following items:
- FINAL FANTASY XIII Original Sound Selection: a soundtrack CD including a selection of tunes from the game, especially chosen for this Limited Collector’s Edition by composer Masashi Hamauzu. The CD is presented inside a slipcase featuring artwork from FINAL FANTASY XIII, with liner notes written by the composer himself.
- The World of FINAL FANTASY XIII: an exclusive hardback book featuring characters artwork, CG rendered images and environments from across the game production.
- Exclusive Art Prints: 3 highly collectable art prints showing artwork of the Eidolons, powerful summoned allies of the lead playable characters of FINAL FANTASY XIII.
- Unique ‘Brand of the l’Cie’ decal: Collectible decal featuring this most iconic symbol from the game storyline.
Source: PlayStation.Blog.Europe
Final Fantasy XIII International trailer
Submitted by Zidane007nl on 15 January 2010, 00:36Square Enix has released a new English trailer of Final Fantasy XIII as part of Square's Lucky 13 Campaign. The trailers featires English voice acting, you can see the movements of the month has been synchonized, and My Hands, the title song of the game performed by Leona Lewis. Although the music sounds a little too loud, it's still a great trailer to watch.
Final Fantasy XIII gets almost perfect score from Famitsu
Submitted by Zidane007nl on 9 December 2009, 22:31Since Final Fantasy XIII is only a week away from release in Japan the first review has been done by Weekly Famitsu.
One editor wrote: "The story being told is very deep and uniquely charming, not at all like FFs up to now. The battle system is innovative and has a lot of strategic elements. Being able to rewind back to just before the current battle is really nice."
European Boxart Final Fantasy XIII
Submitted by Zidane007nl on 1 December 2009, 23:17It seems Square Enix has decided to totally change the usual white boxart to something completely different. Here are the European boxart images from the game which shows a 16+ rating, which is TBC though.
Final Fantasy XIII 'Feel The Pulse' Trailer
Submitted by Zidane007nl on 26 November 2009, 00:15Square Enix has released a new trailer from Final Fantasy XIII on their official website with new footage of the game. Go ahead and watch it, it's worth it.
Final Fantasy XIII American and European release date!!
Submitted by Zidane007nl on 13 November 2009, 17:41Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XIII will be released in North America and Europe on 9 March 2010. Here's the special presentation that was posted on the European PlayStation Blog.
Final Fantasy XIII announcement coming this Friday
Submitted by Zidane007nl on 10 November 2009, 23:46This Friday the 13th at 15:30 GMT Square Enix will bring a special announcement concerning Final Fantasy XIII.
"... we’ve got an exciting announcement coming up on 13th November, where we’ll be showing off some awesome new footage from the game and... we can't say! You'll have see for yourself!"
Might it be a release date or a demo? I can't wait!!
