Rejoice all 9 of you Japanese Xbox 360 owners because Square Enix is bringing Final Fantasy XIII to Microsoft's platform in Japan, and with English. It is an International version after all and it comes on 3 discs. Subtitles are included along with Leona Lewis' theme song. There is no new content.
Director Motomu Toriyama of Final Fantasy XIII reveals plans for downloadable content were all set but just came to nothing - "I'm sorry!" Before it released in Japan, Toriyama-san told fans to "hold on to their saves" giving hope to big DLC surprises. FFXIII is coming Xbox 360 in Japan.
Game director Tetsuya Nomura has, almost out of nowhere, decided to clarify what 'multiplatform' and 'port' mean to videogames. Nomura-san then comments that Versus XIII is "specifically for the PlayStation 3." That dampens hope for an Xbox 360 release somewhat.
I'm sorry but the good folks of Final Fantasy XIV Online don't take kindly to Pounds or Euros, as they want Crysta. It's an "exciting step" for Square Enix. Crysta launches today in both Europe and the US. Whether Pound or Euro; its 1 shiny coin for 100 Crysta. Square shuns the currency exchange rate.
Bungie's Halo: Reach has been nudged by the arrival of Codemasters' F1 2010 racer. Capcom's Dead Rising 2 bites Mafia II for 3rd place. 2K's Civilization 5 lands ashore in 4th position, setting up lone PC digs, and Activision's Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock strums feverishly at 6th.
When logging into Final Fantasy XIV Online you'll be greeted with 'A Word to Our Players' message from Square Enix. It asks you don't forget life. The studio knows how addictive the MMO scene can be and already employs measures to 'sanction' those who play too much a week. Thanks Square.
Producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Motomu Toriyama of Final Fantasy XIII have both hinted a sequel to FFXIII could someday become reality. It largely depends on the reaction of fans. Toriyama-san revealed he'd like to make a story where "Lightning ends up happy." Next game in the works.
During Square Enix's fiscal report for the past 6 months, president Yoichi Wada said they're "quickly working on reforms" to MMO Final Fantasy XIV Online. Right now the "current state" of the game warrants an extended "free trial period for all", said Square back in October. They've partnered with Shanda Games.
The PlayStation 3 version of Final Fantasy XIV is "100% complete and running" says Square Enix director Nobuaki Komoto, they're busy "optimizing" it. They'll be using the extra time to implement fixes "suggested by PC gamers," he said. Why is PC FFXIV stricken with issues? Console-minded team.
Final Fantasy XIV for Square Enix has been one huge headache as it's launch has been mirred with troubles, and Hiromichi Tanaka hopes players return. Right now "satisfying" the users is their rprimary concern and they've got big patches on the way. Users should "expect quite a few changes" to arrive soon.
Yet again Square Enix has delayed the launch of PS3 Final Fantasy XIV and the PC version of the MMO already out gets its trial period extended by 90 days. The studio don't want a "simple conversion" from Windows to PS3 so they'll take more time. The dev team has been restructured among the higher ups.
Square Enix has announced the planned mid-December update for MMO Final Fantasy XIV Online is set to become available today, December 15th. The studio also revealed the content for the update which includes new monsters to battle, new recipes, better market ward naming and better UI.
Tetsuya Nomura is teasing the possibility of a Final Fantasy XIII-2.
Square-Enix is reporting that it expects to have a 91% drop in yearly revenue, thanks to the delay of Deus Ex: Human Revolution to the next fiscal period, and the dreadful performance of Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XIV.
Square-Enix has copyrighted the title Final Fantasy Type-0 as well as a logo. Could this be the next game in the Final Fantasy series?
Newly installed director Naoki Yoshida of Final Fantasy XIV Online reveals in an interview that his favourite in the series is FFVII for its "impact you never forget." It's that kind of atmosphere that FFXIV needs to survive. Eorzea needs to feel it has 'untold wonder' to be a 'true' Final Fantasy in boss Yoshida-san's eyes.
It seems that Lightning won't be forgotten, as the domain "finalfantasy13-2game.com" has been claimed by Square-Enix's favorite proxy, Corporation Service Company.
Square Enix has today announced the direct sequel Final Fantasy XIII-2 is in development, and the FFXIII team is leading along with director Motomu Toriyama. It will release on both Xbox 360 and PS3 this year. It "serves as the answer" to many questions about FFXIII said Toriyama-san. We get a new character.
There won't be any multi-platform release for Final Fantasy Versus XIII confirms Square Enix at their event, as they keep it exclusive to the PlayStation 3. The JRPG was first announced back in 2006 alongside Final Fantasy XIII but has otherwise remained a mystery. There is no name change for Versus XIII.
Producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Motomu Toriyama reveal they've a much darker tone in mind for sequel Final Fantasy XIII-2, as it loses the 'pop'. The sequel covers events that are 'behind the scenes' in FFXIII. The story will have its own mysteries and the goddess Etro will be a central figure.