3D fighter similar to Power Stone. Sorta. Not sure how to describe it, but I do know that it’s filled with fan service. I’m also unsure if I get what I’m seeing. It’s pretty though.
Just head over to this thread from NeoGAF and gawk at the real time screenshots from Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII.
Incredible.
P.S - Those are likely screenshots from the PS3 version.
As stated by Hashimoto back at the Square Enix press conference during E3, the Xbox 360 version of FFXIII will not begin until the PS3 version was completed. This was reconfirmed by Nomura in a video shown during the DKS3713 event where he said:
“We haven’t changed the direction of the development. We’re making the PS3 version first, and then porting to the 360 later.” That means that since the game will be released simultaneously on both platforms in North America and Europe, the PS3 release will be held back in those territories until the 360 version is complete.
Gotta love those contractual obligations! At least Square Enix and Nomura are being honest about it. In fact, the 360 version isn’t even on the company’s “minds” yet:
Furthermore, Toriyama also revealed that, as of July 29, his team hasn’t yet received the tools needed to begin work on the Xbox 360 version of FFXIII. “I’m telling them to not think about the Xbox 360 right now,” he said. “We can think about it after the development kits arrive.”
As for potential comprises for porting? Nomura said:
Square Enix’s E3 line up was somewhat dull. Nothing huge aside from the announcement of FFXIII for Xbox 360 was there. Fans of Square Enix were hoping that the mysterious DKS3713 would finally give us something to look forward to within the near future. Well, it looks like they have.
Here’s the breakdown courteousy of NeoGAF and other websites. Also, note that all this info was confirmed for Japan only (unless otherwise indicated).
What a day it’s been. That Microsoft press conference was quite the bore up until the very end when “shit got real”. Anyways, for those who don’t have the time to scour the net for all the juicy footage and essential info, I did it all for you. Enjoy.
Trust me, this list is a lot more exciting than having it slowly revealed to you.
For the Microsoft press conference, Microsoft saved their biggest announcement for last: Square-Enix’ Final Fantasy XIII is no longer an PlayStation 3 exclusive. It’s also heading over to the Xbox 360 for both North America and Europe. What? No Japan? Apparently, Japanese Xbox 360 fans won’t be getting FFXIII on Microsoft’s platform. Seems like Square Enix is trying hard to efficiently maximize audience reach.
As to why they ended the exclusivity with Sony? Here are some excerpts of answers from Square-Enix executive Shinji Hashimoto. All answers courteousy of Kotaku’s Square-Enix live blog:
Capcom has their official E3 line-up. Now it’s Square Enix’s turn. The turn out isn’t terrible, but underwhelming. No FFXIII and no Kingdom Hearts. It’s pretty damn obvious that Square Enix saving it all for their own special Square-Enix only event later this summer.
On the bright side, Chrono Trigger DS will be playable!
Well, here’s their E3 list anyways:
The Final Fantasy IV remake is just around the corner and in preparation, Square Enix put up 30 screenshots of this Nintendo DS exclusive remake.
Enjoy!
Update: Square Enix says FF Versus XIII reports are wrong.
Fabula Nova Crystallis is a huge project spanning multiple games with two of them being high profile PS3 titles: Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII. It’s no wonder that Square Enix is putting Final Fantasy Versus XIII on hold and focusing on the real deal.
With the DK?3713 private show coming up, I’m hoping Square Enix divulges more information about their entire lineup. I’m not expecting trailers, though. It’s a private showing after all.
Square Enix’s Compilation of Final Fantasy VII games were either ill received or too difficult for me to acquire. Thus, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII was my first FFVII spin-off. And having played through it: it is by far the only spin-off that matters. This is a game for its fans and full enjoyment requires that you have played Final Fantasy VII first despite Crisis Core being the prequel. I am a fan of Final Fantasy VII, but don’t misconstrue that as high praise for it. It may be one of the most beloved RPGs of all time by many, but I found its prequel to be more enjoyable. And before you send your hate laced e-mails, allow me to elaborate.
