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Final Fantasy XIII Play Arts Update

Some new images of FFXIII play arts figurines have surfaced. The previously displayed unpainted "Lightning" is here once again, however, there is now a "Shiva Motorcycle" figurine there as well. These were displayed at Comic-Con 2008.

Final Fantasy Versus XIII Trailer Leaked

A photobucket user uploaded an off camera video of the Jump Festa 2007 trailer. The trailer is all CG, and shows footage of many of the other characters we have previously seen in scans and screen shots. The music is not from the actual trailer as there is most likely a great deal of ambient noise in the background, so it was replaced with another track.

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Final Fantasy XIII Does Not Depend on PS3 Sales

As we all know, havoc and dismay and a lot of questions ensued after Square Enix's big surprise at E3, many pinning Square Enix's decision on the lower install base of the PS3 (14 Million) compared to the Xbox 360 (19 Million). However, a glance at last generation sales trends for sequels, this assumption is not accurate.

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1Up Interview with Hashimoto and Kitase

Final Fantasy XIII Producers , Yoshinori Kitase , and Shinji Hashimoto speak to 1Up.com about the announcement of Final Fantasy XIII for the Xbox360. They discuss the progress of the game(And Crystal Tools), as well as how the 360 version might(not) affect the PS3 version. Other topics which arise pertain to The Last Remnant, and Advent Children: Complete. To read the entire interview, click the source link.

Final Fantasy XIII 540p Trailer

We now have the E3 2008 trailer of Final Fantasy XIII in 540p. This is the English version of the trailer.

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Final Fantasy Versus XIII still PS3 Exclusive

During an interview with Kitase, and Hashimoto, Kotaku.com has confirmed that Final Fantasy Versus XIII will be staying PS3 exclusive. The following is the interesting bit of the interview.

Question: Motion controls?
Kitase: "No, we have no plans."
Question: "Will FF Versus 13 be multi plat?"
Hashimoto: No.
Question: FFXIII uses a properitary engine. Correct me if I'm wrong, that's the last time, it will be used.
Hashimoto: "We haven't made any changes about that."

Kotaku was also able to clarify a few more points.

- Crystal Tools is a PC based engine, so the game will be developed on a PC then ported to the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

- The Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 versions will have the same content, but of course the Xbox 360 will have DVD(s) and the PS3 version will have a Blu-Ray. He wouldn't comment on the number of discs the Xbox 360 version will take up.

- Final Fantasy XIII will first be released in Japan and then development / translation will start on the English version. Then development will start on the Xbox 360 version.

English Final Fantasy XIII E3 2008 Trailer

SE has released a native English version of the new Final Fantasy XIII trailer from E3 2008.

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Final Fantasy XIII E3 2008 Trailer

New trailer inbound! Analysis coming later!

This is from of course Microsoft's E3 2008 Press Conference where Square Enix announced FFXIII as multiplatform.

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Final Fantasy XIII Goes Multiplatform Video

Square Enix today announced Final Fantasy XIII for the 360 during the Microsoft E3 2008 Press Conference. The game was announced right at the end as a 'surprise' last minute trailer. The game will be released in both North America and Europe, however there was no mention of a Japanese release.

This trailer will be up shortly. The trailer has the new footage of Pigtails girl, and the new summons.

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FXN Final Fantasy Podcast: Episode 9

The FXN Final Fantasy XIII Podcast is back again, and once again it usually comes on the first Monday of every month. This month's episode was delayed until today due to work on the FXN Video Feature, and an overall shortage of time in general this past week. For a better understanding of the FXN Podcast, check out the Podcast Page.

Lauren, Jamie, Kyle, and myself are back and hit up E3 and DKS3813 speculation, and other recent FFXIII news, believe it or not! This show didn't get as much special treatment as usual, like the intro, but next episode will be back in full force!

FXN Final Fantasy XIII Podcast Episode 9

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Podcast music "Black Wing Metamorphosis" is by OverClocked ReMix. The final song in the episode, "Canvas of Dreams" is by OverClocked ReMix.

Also, from now on the FXN Final Fantasy XIII Podcast will be coming out on the first Wednesday of each month. August's Episode will be two weeks delayed due to DKS3713 colliding with the recording schedule, and Lauren and Kyle going to Otakon.

FInal Fantasy XIII - What We Know So Far

Lauren Jamie and myself are happy to present our first venture into the realm of FXN Feature Videos, with out first video debuting today, Final Fantasy XIII - What We Know So Far.

In the video Jamie and myself explore and explain, with lots of FFXIII and other FF footage, what it is we know, and maybe what we can expect, from Final Fantasy XIII. Lauren also makes an appearance, as well as having overseen the entire project.

We hope you enjoy, and we'll be working on sharpening our skills for next time (maybe no papers next time). Nonetheless, here it is!

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As for the podcast, it might be up late tonight, as I'm finally going to see Wall-E. This video is partly responsible for the podcast delay, I'm sure you can see why, haha.

Square Enix's E3 2008 Line-up

Square Enix has announced their line-up for E3 2008. Unfortunately, there is no mention of any of the Fabula Nova Crystallis games. Though Square could easily pull something from out of the sleeves and show us something from FNC, or perhaps we will see something in the Sony Press Conference.

Multiplatform
-THE LAST REMNANT

iPod
-SONG SUMMONER: The Unsung Heroes

Nintendo DS
-CHRONO TRIGGER
-DRAGON QUEST: Chapters of the Chosen
-FINAL FANTASY IV

PSP
-STAR OCEAN: FIRST DEPARTURE
-STAR OCEAN: SECOND EVOLUTION

Xbox 360
-INFINITE UNDISCOVERY
-STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE

Also please not that Wonder Wall Web does not include a source to their report, so it is unsure where they got this information from, so take this with a grain of salt.

UPDATE: It has now been confirmed that this is an accurate line-up by IGN.com

Square Enix Press Conference: E3 2008

Square Enix's Press Conference for E3 2008 will be on Monday, July 14 at 12:30 PST, which is shortly after the Microsoft Press Conference.

It is currently unknown what will be shown at the conference, though it will most likely be secret Gestapo Mega Theater stuff Square Enix loves oh so much.

New FF Versus XIII Trailer Translation

FXN Staffers Steiner and Brass2TheMax combined efforts once more to bring us a translation of the newer of the two Final Fantasy Versus XIII Trailer. After getting his hands on the background music, "Somnus", Steiner could finally hear the lyrics crystal clear, and with it, wrote his definitive translation. Thanks to Brass2TheMax for subbing.

Lyrics:

Tragedy divides everything, the dear and the lovable
Omnia dividit tragoedia caram amandamque

And in this everlasting night
Et nocte perpetua

In the desperation
ehem desperatione

You can see the dawn
Auroram videre potes

Morning, the time of awakening
mane tempus expergiscendi

Online Solution for Renting FFXIII?

Forever-Fantasy.net has translated what was discussed at Square Enix's recent stockholders meeting in Japan. Near the end of the meeting there was a short question and answer period, in which Square Enix President Yoichi Wada took part in:

Q: FF13 is on its way, but in the current game market the more you ship the more your titles end up in used game stores, returning no profit to the developer. Given that, would it be possible for you to rent games out similar to movies?

A: Your opinion is very important, thank you very much.

The current generation of games all incorporate some type of network connectivity, which means almost all need online resources. Even titles without online play have online rankings, leaderboards and so on.

In correspondence with the online component, we believe the restrictions of physical media leading to the used game sales problem can be worked out.

Rather than renting out the physical media of titles, we're thinking more along the lines of an online solution. ~Square Enix

What this could mean is anyone's guess.