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.
Digital Foundry: Final Fantasy XIII On Xbox 360 Disappoints
Thu, Mar 4th, 2010, 9:15 pm (EST) by Omen
Digital Foundry's Richard Leadbetter has come out all guns blazing against the Xbox 360 version of Final Fantasy XIII saying: "The rumours are true. Final Fantasy XIII on Xbox 360 isn’t anywhere near as impressive as it is on PlayStation 3. The real kicker is that it’s a lot worse than it should have been."
There is a lot more to come in the full story, including more quotes from the face-off article that put a downer on the Xbox 360 version to say the least. So make sure you click the article name above!
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Final Fantasy XIII, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
360 Version Is Grim
Xbox 360 Version Of Final Fantasy XIII Already Pirated
Tue, Mar 2nd, 2010, 7:26 pm (EST) by Omen
With Final Fantasy XIII exactly one week from release in the US & Europe, a pirated version of the game has found its way onto the internet. The pirated version is only available on the Xbox 360 due to the PlayStation 3 having superior piracy protection on the Blu-ray disc and console itself.
Many people will remember Modern Warfare 2 being leaked on the Xbox 360 earlier last year, which incidentally was the most pirated game of 2009 with over 4,000,000 illegal downloads confirmed. This huge number of downloads in turn, lead to a mass banning of Xbox Live accounts just a day before the game's release.
Whether this will effect Final Fantasy XIII's sales on the Xbox 360, or how Square-Enix and Microsoft decide to tackle the problem, still remains to be seen. All that is known is that with only seven days left before the game's release, things aren't off to a good start.
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Final Fantasy XIII, Xbox 360
Piracy Claims Yet Another Victim
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...
Final Fantasy XIII Collectors Edition Video
Tue, Feb 23rd, 2010, 11:23 am (EST) by Omen
Today, Square-Enix have released a video regarding what is inside the collectors edition of Final Fantasy XIII for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 version. If you weren't quite sold with what was listed inside the box, then check out the silent video below showing the contents being elegantly laid out for all to see. There is still time to change that pre-order!
Along with the game itself, the collectors edition contains a selection of the games sound track chosen by the games composer, Masashi Hamauzu; A hardback book featuring character artwork, CG rendered artwork and environments from the game; 3 collectable art prints showing the games Eidolons as well as an art decal featuring the brand of the L'Cie.
The game releases on both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on the 9th of March.
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Final Fantasy XIII, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Collectors Edition
Get Them While They're Hot.
Insomniac: Final Fantasy XIII Is Superior On PS3
Tue, Feb 23rd, 2010, 10:16 am (EST) by Omen
James Stevenson, marketing manager of Insomniac Games, has recently been speaking of Sony's line-up of games in the first-quarter of 2010 and Final Fantasy XIII was mentioned.
Stevenson declared via Twitter that the "PS3 is having a rockin' 1st quarter: MAG, Heavy Rain, White Knight Chronicles, and soon MLB10: The Show, God of War III and the superior version of Final Fantasy XIII."
Which version of Final Fantasy XIII to buy has been discussed since it was announced as a multi-platform title back in 2008. The general consensus from previews of the game, have stated on numerous occasions, that aside from a small difference in graphics, the game performs identically on both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.
Which version should you buy? Check out the full story!
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Final Fantasy XIII, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
PS3 Version FTW?
Final Fantasy XIII Media Blowout, Tons of Media and Interviews
Fri, Feb 12th, 2010, 9:01 pm (EST) by Colin
With the release date of one of the industry's biggest and most anticipated titles drawing ever closer, gamers just can't help but fidget in their seats as they endure the excruciating countdown. Fortunately, there's been a rather huge media blowout this week with plenty of video interviews, previews and the like to satiate the hungry masses.
Interviews with producer Yoshinori Kitase and designer Motomu Toriyama reveal a wealth of information about Final Fantasy's story and gameplay. Many have asked the question if players were only capable of controlling the main character at any given time, but as it turns out, they'll be given the option of who to control as well as who to put in their party. They also speak about the history of Final Fantasy XIII, its technology and the development process which, as Kitase stated, the developer wished they could have "brought the game out a little sooner to players."
Read the rest and check out the media after the jump.
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Final Fantasy XIII, Fabula Nova Crystallis, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Square-Enix
FFXIII Media Galore!
Kitase Interested in 3D Final Fantasy XIII
Thu, Feb 11th, 2010, 6:10 am (EST) by Colin
An interview by UK's official PlayStation community with Final Fantasy XIII's producer and designer, Yoshinori Kitase and Motomu Toriyama, has revealed some interesting bits of information about their latest game.
Among an assortment of questions from the community, one of them asked if Square-Enix would consider releasing Final Fantasy XIII in 3D. Kitase didn't go into too much details, but did express interest in such a release.
"We don't know how possible it is to build the game in 3D but we are interested in it. In fact, we have already created a 3D Final Fantasy XIII trailer, which is currently showing in Japanese cinemas alongside the film Avatar."
Ever since James Cameron's Avatar, 3D has been quite the topic in the entertainment industry. Sony and Samsung are already leading the pack in bringing 3D into the consumers' homes. The gaming industry isn't too far behind either with titles like Batman Arkham Asylum and Avatar implementing 3D technology.
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Final Fantasy XIII, PlayStation 3, Sony
Save The World In 3D
Final Fantasy XIII Xbox 360 Case Confirms DLC
Sun, Feb 7th, 2010, 1:01 pm (EST) by Omen
GameStop has posted the back of Final Fantasy XIII's box for the Xbox 360, and it reveals a few interesting details. On the back, it mentions various things, but the one that is most interesting is 'Game-content Downloads'.
Recently, in a Dutch Official Playstation Magazine issue there was an interview with game producer Yoshinori Kitase where DLC was mentioned. Kitase stated that due to plans of having a simultaneous release, both Western and Japanese versions of the game would be identical. However, with the Western version taking a little longer than expected, they have prepared "a DLC but it will arrive a little later."
The snapshot of the back of the box confirms what Kitase has stated in his interview, but with no image of the Playstation 3 box will this downloadable content be console exclusive like many other multi-platform games on the Xbox 360?
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Final Fantasy XIII, Xbox 360
DLC
Final Fantasy VIII Coming Feb 4th To EU PlayStation Store
Thu, Jan 21st, 2010, 11:02 am (EST) by Ronin90
Many Europeans have been waiting for a quite a while to get their hands on Final Fantasy VIII via the PlayStation store, as it originally became available in Japan way back in September of 2009. North Americans were then able to enjoy it in December of 2009, but Europeans kept checking every Thursday to no avail.
Sony have now finally given a concrete release date for the title though, and they've set it as the 4th of February, 2010. Currently there's no price attached to the product, but expect it to be in a similar price range to Final Fantasy VII.
Next on the check list would be Final Fantasy IX, but that hasn't even been rumoured yet, so it might be a while before it's seen.
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Final Fantasy VIII, PlayStation 3
Gamers rejoice!
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
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