Final Fantasy XIII PS Home and Live Avatar Extras Pushed Out
Wed, Mar 10th, 2010, 1:59 pm (EST) by Kyle
In an attempt to give extras to gamers that pick up Final Fantasy XIII, regardless of console, Square Enix has released content for both PlayStation Home, and Xbox 360 Avatars. Included in Xbox 360 copies of the game is a redeem code for a male or female Avatar PSICOM Soldier uniform. For PlayStation Home, Square Enix has unveiled a purchasable Final Fantasy XIII themed apartment, and other themed items.
We gave the PSICOM Avatar uniform a spin, and frankly it looks pretty weird, mostly because there's no PSICOM helmet included, or weapon for that matter. A Final Fantasy XIII apartment in PlayStation Home could be interesting, but considering it and the other Home FFXIII extras are premium paid content, we'll wait to see the prices.
Aside from FFXIII extras, those who pick up a PS3 copy of the game can also look forward some Final Fantasy XIV spoils.
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Final Fantasy XIII, Xbox 360, PlayStation Home, PS3, Avatars, Final Fantasy XIV
Easy there
Final Fantasy XIV PlayStation 3 Beta Confirmed
Mon, Mar 8th, 2010, 10:29 pm (EST) by Omen
Final Fantasy XIII is released today to Westerners on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and Square-Enix has managed to sneak in a very special code for all who buy the PlayStation 3 version.
Inside the case of Final Fantasy XIII, you will find a small leaflet detailing Square-Enix's Members, an online club for fans of the company and its games. This leaflet contains a code to register Final Fantasy XIII as a title that you own. Fairly straightforward. However, upon registering the game, you will receive an email from Square-Enix thanking you for your support along with yet another code.
Find out how to use this code to get the chance to play the PlayStation 3 beta of Final Fantasy XIV by clicking the title of this article above!
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Final Fantasy XIV Beta, PlayStation 3
So Many Codes, So Little Time.
Final Fantasy XIV Beta Test Approaching
Sun, Feb 28th, 2010, 6:12 pm (EST) by Omen
Earlier today, VanaFest 2010, an official event in Tokyo held for the fans and players of Final Fantasy XI took place. During the build up to the gathering, Square-Enix promised exclusive Final Fantasy XIV news. Of course, expectations soared.
The event contained a mini-concert, more content detailed for Final Fantasy XI and a two-segment chat with the development team. However, the most exciting part of the evening was when Square-Enix fulfilled their promise and all attendees were treated to a chance to play an alpha version of Final Fantasy XIV.
More details are in the full story!
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Final Fantasy XIV, Beta, PlayStation 3, PC
Well, Alpha...
Square-Enix Are Already Discussing Final Fantasy XV
Sat, Feb 27th, 2010, 3:04 pm (EST) by Omen
With Final Fantasy XIII very close to release on Western shores, and Final Fantasy XIV expected to be released worldwide later this year, Yoshinori Kitase, the producer of Final Fantasy XIII, is already talking about the next numbered instalment to the giant RPG franchise: Final Fantasy XV (15).
Speaking to Xbox 360 World, Kitase stated “We’ve got a few ideas for Final Fantasy XV lined up, but there is no singular aim for where we want the series to go. Final Fantasy can go in all directions; each one is very different from the last. The one thing we set out to do is to make sure we tell a story that hasn’t been told before.”
Check out the full story to find out more!
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Final Fantasy XV
Square-Enix Are On A Roll
Rumour: Final Fantasy XIV Coming To Xbox 360
Wed, Feb 3rd, 2010, 6:15 am (EST) by Ronin90
It looks like someone has been doing some detective work, as a an online CV (Resume) has been found in which the individual represented, Yuuki Akama, claims to be working on Final Fantasy XIV for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. She's also apparently working on Final Fantasy Agito XIII and The Third Birthday, both of which will release on the PSP.
Final Fantasy XIV was initially unveiled during Sony's E3 press conference last year, but it was only announced for the PC and PS3. Since then, the director of the game, Hiromichi Tanaka, has stated that talks are ongoing with Microsoft, but that Xbox Live is seen as an issue - presumably they want charge people monthly, but don't want to charge them twice.
Whether it is actually being worked on remains to be seen, and whether the online profile is real also remains to be seen. Don't expect an official word from Square Enix any time soon though.
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Final Fantasy XIV, Hiromichi Tanaka, Final Fantasy Agito XIII
Perhaps Sooner Rather Than Later
Final Fantasy XIV Now Taking Beta Applications
Wed, Dec 16th, 2009, 9:36 pm (EST) by Shawn
Square Enix has just announced on the official website for Final Fantasy XIV that they are ready to take in applicants for the official beta.
Final Fantasy XIV was revealed during Sony's E3 2009 press conference for the PlayStation 3 and PC. The game has some similarities to Final Fantasy XI, sharing some of the same classes and races, but the game takes place in an entirely different world.
The current beta is only for the PC version, with details about a PlayStation 3 beta coming at "a later date". Applicants must be over 18 years old and have a Square Enix ID (if you don't have one, you can sign up for one). Multiple applications will not be accepted --- only one per person.
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Final Fantasy XIV, Beta, Square Enix, PC
For The PC Version
New Final Fantasy XIV Tracks From Distant Worlds Video
Sun, Dec 13th, 2009, 11:47 am (EST) by Shawn
As we reported on earlier this morning, two of the songs from Final Fantasy XIV were played for the first time at the Distant Worlds: music from Final Fantasy concert in Rosemont, Illinois.
The two songs, Twilight over Thanalan and Beneath Bloody Borders. During the concert, both songs were played back to back.
The video of the two songs can be found after the jump.
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Final Fantasy XIV, Distant Worlds music from Final Fantasy, Square Enix, PlayStation 3, Sony, PC
Both Songs
Two Final Fantasy XIV Tracks Revealed
Sun, Dec 13th, 2009, 1:15 am (EST) by Shawn
As we reported last night, two of the songs from Square Enix's upcoming MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV, were revealed at the Distant Worlds: music from Final Fantasy concert in Rosemont, Illinois.
The names of the two songs are Twilight over Thanalan and Beneath Bloody Borders. Both songs were played back to back seamlessly, and were the first-ever performances of either song.
First revealed at this year's E3, Final Fantasy XIV is set to be released sometime in 2010 on the PlayStation 3 and PC. The game is the online successor to Final Fantasy XI, sharing many of the same classes and features.
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Final Fantasy XIV, Distant Worlds music from Final Fantasy, Square Enix, PlayStation 3, Sony, PC
Tonight at Rosemont
New Final Fantasy XIII Video Premieres At Distant Worlds
Fri, Dec 11th, 2009, 10:53 pm (EST) by Shawn
Those wanting to see more of Final Fantasy XIII and happen to be attending the Distant Worlds: music from Final Fantasy concert this Saturday are in luck, as a new video will be showcased at the event.
According to the latest update to the concert's Facebook page, the video will be shown in the main lobby at 7PM. The update doesn't mention that it will be a trailer, instead using the term "video preview", so it could be some in-game footage instead of the long trailers that have been released in the past.
This is the second concert performance for the Distant Worlds concert in Chicago. It will be showcasing some never-before-heard music from Square Enix's upcoming Final Fantasy XIV, in addition to other Final Fantasy music.
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Final Fantasy XIII, Videos, Distant Worlds music from Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy, Square Enix, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Sony, Microsoft
Less Than 24 Hours
Square Enix Have Destroyed Final Fantasy Tradition
Posted on 2009/11/13 by Ronin90
Today is a day of mixed emotions. Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XIII would be seeing its Western release on the 9th of March, 2010 (good news), but they also announced that pop sensation Leona Lewis would be lending her song 'My Hands' to the Western version as its theme song (bad news).
Why is this bad news? Well, not only is Final Fantasy XIII the first game that Western gamers won't be able to hear any music composed by the legendary Nobuo Uematsu, but it's also the first time that Square Enix have featured licensed music from an artist in a main Final Fantasy game. Uematsu was originally hired to compose the theme tune for Final Fantasy XIII, but decided to hand off the responsibility to Masashi Hamauzu, who composed the rest of the soundtrack. The result was Kimi Ga Iru Kara, which is unlikely to be present in the Western version.
Continue reading the article to find out more.
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Final Fantasy XIII, Nobuo Uematsu, Leona Lewis
A Sad Day In Final Fantasy
False Alarm: No Final Fantasy XIV Beta Access With Final Fantasy XIII
Posted on 2009/11/11 by Ronin90
A few days ago, news filtered onto the internet about a promotion running with Final Fantasy XIII that would allow beta access to Final Fantasy XIV. Unfortunately, this news was translated incorrectly and is actually false.
The message, while related to Final Fantasy XIV, was actually talking about an item that could become unlocked by using the code gained by purchasing Final Fantasy XIII. Not quite as exciting, but it could still be pretty cool depending on what the item is.
Square Enix have also pointed out that this promotion will be valid for those who buy the Limited Edition Final Fantasy XIII PlayStation 3 bundle in Japan.
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Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy XIV
Quite A Disappointment!
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