With only a few weeks before its release, Square Enix has confirmed a demo for Final Fantasy XIII-2.
The demo will be available for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles. The PlayStation 3 demo will be out on January 10 in North America and January 11 in Europe. Xbox 360 users will be able to get the demo on January 11.
Getting this demo is a great way to get a taste of Final Fantasy XIII-2 for yourself before the game's release. And if you do decide to get the game, then you can find out how to pre-order it via amazon here. By pre-ordering it through Amazon, not only will you be helping out Gaming Union but you'll be getting either the Omega boss battle (US) or an exclusive weapon for Noel (UK).
Final Fantasy XIII-2 is available in North America on January 31 and in Europe on February 3.
Square Enix and Microsoft have paired up to create a special weapon DLC for Serah in Final Fantasy XIII-2.
The "Azrael" weapon, named after the angel of death, is said to have the ability to change your fate and it upgrades your chain bonus when equipped. The Xbox 360 exclusive weapon may be purchased from Chocolina (chapter 2 and onward in the main game) for 80 Microsoft points. The DLC will be available on Feburary 7 in Europe and PAL territories.
For a closer look at the weapon, click here to view it in its bow form and here in its sword form or you can also check out the gameplay trailer below to see the weapon used in action.
Final Fantasy XIII-2 is available for North America on January 31 and Europe on February 3.
Square Enix continues to promote Final Fantasy XIII-2 by giving us a closer look at two of aspects of the game: the many enviorments featured in the game and the Historia Crux System.
The environment video shows footage of Serah and Noel exploring the terrain, pointing out that you can revisit familiar places or discover and explore new ones over different periods of time.
This other video is four and a half minutes long and focuses a lot on the Historia Crux system, the menu's appearance and how the system works. Also shows off the accessiblitiy of choccobos and some field locations such as Bresha and Academia.
Just about a week before it's release in Japan, Square Enix releases a small TV commercial for Final Fantasy XIII-2.
The trailer itself is 15 seconds long and solely consists of cutscene footage, most of which we've already seen in the previous trailers with a couple of exceptions. In one still, Yeul is seen sitting on a sofa that was in the Narthex of Orphan's Cradle from Final Fantasy XIII. At the very end of the trailer Lightning, still in her Guardian Corps uniform, stands before Etro's shrine and sheds a tear.
What could all this mean? Seems like we'll have to wait till Final Fantasy XIII-2's release in Japan on December 15, in North America on January 31, and in Europe on February 3 to find out.
Back in September, Square Enix registered a domain name for Final Fantasy XIII-3. Fans cringed at the idea of another installment especially since Final Fantasy XIII-2, the sequel to its predecessor, wasn't even completed at the time. Now Square Enix makes a clarification regarding that move.
The topic was brought up on Square Enix's weekly radio broadcast by radio showhostess Asuka Nishi, who said that she would like to have a voice role in the rumored Final Fantasy XIII-3. Akio Ofuji, Square Enix's public relations agent, responded by saying that the registration of the domain name was merely a precaution taken by Square Enix's US office without Square Enix Japan's knowledge of the matter.
What are your thoughts on the matter? Relived that Final Fantasy XIII-3 may be nothing but a rumor or would you be interested to see a third installment? Not much time till Final Fantasy XIII-2's release in Japan on December 15.
Square Enix have released two additional videos showcasing the difference between modes in Final Fantasy XIII-2's battle system.
One video is entitled Battle-Basic- while the other is Battle-Expert-. The two trailers give a taste of how gameplay is like during the two modes and show off various locations and battle mechanics, such as the Feral Link system. Be sure to check out the Enhanced Battle System trailer released recently here.
It's only a matter of time till Final Fantasy XIII-2's release in Japan on December 15, with a release in North America on January 31 and in Europe on Feburary 3.
So far, we've have been receiving insight on Final Fantasy XIII-2's gameplay system through reports, impressions, and screenshots. Today, we get to see for ourselves the features of the enhanced battle system in action.
Final Fantasy XIII-2 utilizes the same battle system seen in the first game, complete with Paradigm Shifts to keep players on their feet. The difference is that Square Enix have made a number of enhancements, including removing posing animations every time a paradigm shift is performed and cinematic action sequences. In addition, the third party member is now a monster that can be recruited throughout the game.
Only 15 days till Final Fantasy XIII-2's release in Japan. The game is out for North America on January 31 and Europe on February 3.
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