@Cururu: At least if it were gold, you could make a set of gold armor with it, because we all know that gold is one of the sturdiest things out there. #squareenix
This game's been in the making since the Virtual Boy was in R&D. I don't mind if they take another year to polish it up. I've waited long enough up until now; I don't think another twelve months'll kill me. #finalfantasyxiii
I suspect SE will make the call depending on whether they meet their revenue forecasts for the financial year.
If they are on pace to meet the estimates, then the International version gets pushed back into the next financial year.
If they are not on pace to meet the estimates, then they'll move the game up into the current financial year to make sure they do meet the forecasts.
So ultimately, if the game sells less than expected in Japan, we will see it out earlier in the West. But if the game sells as or better than expected in Japan then we will see it later in the West.
@AncientUnknown1: That's probably a good theory, but there's also the 360 factor. Yes, I like my PS3 more than my 360, but I am honestly skeptical about this game coming out for 360, especially as early as April 2010.
IF the 360 version is going to take longer to develop, that better not delay the PS3 version. #finalfantasyxiii
@turkish101: I have both systems, and this game will be the first time I get a multi-platform game for the PS3 over the 360 version. I just have the feeling it will be a superior version being the lead the platform.
It would be a pleasant surprise, but I'm still not expecting this game any earlier than the summer. I wonder if they're figuring in final QA and little problems they'll run into in the final stretch of finalizing the international release. I'm sure hypothetically right now their work load is small enough to get it out by April, but I'm sure little things will pop up that will atleast push it into the summer. #finalfantasyxiii
It's funny that things they could do to easily increase profits they seem unwilling or unable to do. You know Xenogears, FF8, FF9, FF7:CC on US PSN, stuff like that. #finalfantasyxiii
@Archaotic: Too many AAA games coming out in march don't you think? GoWIII, GT5 and now this as well. Although no specific dates announced its all in the general area of march. I would like some gap between triple A games. And by the way, whens SO4 coming out? #finalfantasyxiii
Sweet, just in time for me to not care. FFIX was the last good FF soundtrack...because it was the last one where all the songs were done exclusively by Uematsu. #finalfantasyxiii
@Foxstar is in love with Kotaku's two Brians.: He's doing XIV? That's good, possibly. Was completely not impressed by the work he did on X (40 variations of a single melody that all use a choir? Great....idea?), and never got around to XI.
Hamauzu is doing XIII, which is guess is ok...a third of the songs from X that I like were done by him. For those keeping score, that's 3 songs. #finalfantasyxiii
@denki: If you really believe that is the case you're sorely missing out on the complete FFXI OST. Even if you didn't play the game, there's at least 10 songs that are fantastic. #finalfantasyxiii
can someone explain to me why do they use CDs instead of DVDs for musics?
does CDs is better at keeping the sound's quality or something? #finalfantasyxiii
@Foxstar is in love with Kotaku's two Brians.: apart from the car's thing (which a few people DOES have dvdplayers) i assume MP3 players is much more popular than CD player.
also i'm not really sure, but i think 1 dvd is cheaper than 4 CDs. (think about the printing cover and such as well) #finalfantasyxiii
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Oh no! But an interesting cannibalistic crossover... #squareenix
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@D-K, a burning sensation: Proof? HERE'S YOUR PROOF! #squareenix
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Man.. I might be a simpleton because of it, but that line cracks me up every time.. #finalfantasyxiii
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Or kill my interest in this game. One of the two. I can never predict which one. #finalfantasyxiii
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If they are on pace to meet the estimates, then the International version gets pushed back into the next financial year.
If they are not on pace to meet the estimates, then they'll move the game up into the current financial year to make sure they do meet the forecasts.
So ultimately, if the game sells less than expected in Japan, we will see it out earlier in the West. But if the game sells as or better than expected in Japan then we will see it later in the West.
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IF the 360 version is going to take longer to develop, that better not delay the PS3 version. #finalfantasyxiii
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Hamauzu is doing XIII, which is guess is ok...a third of the songs from X that I like were done by him. For those keeping score, that's 3 songs. #finalfantasyxiii
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does CDs is better at keeping the sound's quality or something? #finalfantasyxiii
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also i'm not really sure, but i think 1 dvd is cheaper than 4 CDs. (think about the printing cover and such as well) #finalfantasyxiii
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