A Collector’s Edition guide will accompany the release of Final Fantasy XIII-2 on Tuesday, and for $34.99, it can be yours. Publisher Piggyback has posted a new video showing off the guide, in which they list some of it’s features. The hardcover guide is printed on high-quality paper and two ribbons are set into the binder to use as bookmarks. There will also be an extra segment on story-related datum featuring the game’s developers.
Race chocobos and solve puzzles in FFXIII-2
January 25th, 2012 by Tony
You might have already heard about some of the new gameplay types in Final Fantasy XIII-2, but just in case you need a refresher in final week to release, watch on. Temporal Rift puzzles, Captain Cryptic’s quizzes, chocobo racing, slot machines, and monster hunting are featured!
It’ll be a bit before we see FFX HD
January 25th, 2012 by Tony
In addition to the Final Fantasy XIII-2 news tonight, a tidbit of information on the ongoing development of Final Fantasy X HD has made it’s way onto the web. Production Department 1, responsible for many of the mainline Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts games, is currently underway on the project but comment that it’ll be a bit before we see any images from their work.
It’s still a bit unclear as to whether the game is a HD port (in the like of other well-known PS2 franchises) or an actual HD remake of the first PS2 Final Fantasy.
FFXIII-2 DLC Lightning scenario in the works
January 24th, 2012 by Tony
It appears that the first DLC scenario for Final Fantasy XIII-2 is in the works, and will star the protagonist of the original game: Lightning. This is the DLC boss form of Lightning that will be made into a Coliseum encounter, and you’ll be able to recruit her into your party by fighting her.
In the future, the DLC schedule will have more Final Fantasy bosses appear via the Coliseum.
Update: Square Enix is also looking into to expanding the story through other characters such as Sazh, Dajh, and Chocolina. Novellas are also planned, similar to the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII.
Via: Estelle Blog
Toriyama and Kitase talk Final Fantasy XIII-2
January 24th, 2012 by Tony
Final Fantasy XIII-2 director Motomu Toriyama and producer Yoshinori Kitase were at this year’s CES, at which Square Enix Members North America sat down to ask the pair a few questions about the upcoming release. Topics include the game’s reception, downloadable content, and their personal history with the Final Fantasy series. Check it out!
Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy mini-update!
January 23rd, 2012 by Tony
Via 2ch, we have a bit more information Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy, fast approaching its February 16th release date in Japan. We learn that “Suteki Da Ne? (Orchestrated Version)” and “To Zanarkand” from Final Fantasy X will both be available as playable songs. The game will also use a currency called “Rizupo” (which I guess might be shorthand for “Rhythm Points”) to unlock various content.
The game features three major categories: “Field”, “Battle”, and “Event”. Field scenes feature a single character running through a familiar field map, Battle scenes feature a full party of four fighting off a horde of oncoming monsters, and Event scenes feature cutscenes and FMV from the series.
Via: 2ch
Still More Surfing: Following the Leader
January 22nd, 2012 by Tony
New to Final Fantasy XIV are Goobbue mounts, previously detailed in our post here.
It seems everything’s going swimmingly…
Video uploaded by YouTube user SeraphimFFXIV.
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FFXIII-2 Pre-Order DLC Survival Guide
January 22nd, 2012 by Tony
Still More Surfing: Baron Castle 3D Makeover
January 21st, 2012 by Tony
By now, I’m sure you and your mother have heard of Minecraft, so I won’t dilly-dally over introductions. YouTube user GDKT0486 has reconstructed Final Fantasy IV‘s Baron Castle in the game, meticulously planning and setting in the blocks of every corner to keep true to the original version. It also seems that the blocks have been edited to resemble the original chipset graphics. Take a look:
Video uploaded by YouTube user GDKT0486.
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SE trademarks for Final Fantasy Dimensions
January 21st, 2012 by Tony
Square Enix has filed a new trademark just this week for “Final Fantasy Dimensions”, including various worldwide domain names. What’s interesting about this filing is that it wasn’t done via a proxy company name (to generally throw people off or be more discreet about high-profile filings) but Square Enix proper. You can view more information about the patent filing by clicking here.
