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  • only in japan

    Dream C Club or Dragon Quest IX?

    Gemaga magazine has polled its readers about which upcoming title they want the most. The front runners: Hostess game Dream C Club and role-playing-game Dragon Quest IX. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Archaotic: Gemaga's readers are creepy perverts = confirmed. Ugh. 16 Responses | Other threads

  • final fantasy xiii

    Square Enix Perfecting FFXIII Summons

    We've seen two Final Fantasy XIII summons: the Odin summons from heroine Lighting (pictured) and Shiva from bandana dude Snow. The lady motorcycle summons, aka Shiva, is all kinds of unique. More »
    06/25/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Archaotic: All I can say is this... Don't fuck Bahamut up, Square Enix. I couldn't care less about Shiva, since the... 28 Responses | Other threads

  • final fantasy xiii

    No, You Cannot Play With These FFXIII Figures Yet

    Final Fantasy XIII is not out yet, and it won't be in Japan until this December. Know what that means? Let's start the marketing blitz right now. More »
    06/17/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by curonjohnson: Ds th blck gy cm wth Kntcky Frd Chccb dnnr st? 12 Responses | Other threads

  • square enix

    Mulit-Platform Final Fantasy XIII Won't Be Compromised

    Final Fantasy XIII is a multi-platform game — which has some people worried about a dip in quality. Square Enix is here to ease those fears. That's nice! More »
    06/15/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by MDX: I have both consoles but prefer the 360 so that's where I'll be playing this I have no problem switch... 45 Responses | Other threads

  • ffxiii

    Shiva's Lesbian Motorcycle Mode Solves An Age-Old Dilemma

    Square Enix have finally solved the age old question of "ass or crotch" with their Shiva design for Final Fantasy XIII. The answer? Give 'em both. More »
    06/15/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: **WARNING: DIFFERING OPINION AHEAD, GET THOSE ANGRY INTERNET FINGERS READY TO REPLY, PEOPLE*** This looks retarded. Sorry Luke. No, I'm not being... 43 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    Let's Compare Final Fantasy XIII Dubs

    Let's. Because, honestly, language matters! And when you're watching a Final Fantasy XIII cutscene in English or Japanese, it can totally change the mood. More »
    06/09/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Southrncomfortjm: I totally love playing a game in a language I can't understand! 28 Responses | Other threads

  • gallery

    Check Out Final Fantasy XIII's Biker Chicks

    Here are new Final Fantasy XIII screens, which were previously on a Weekly Shonen Jump scan. We can see characters Snow and the Shiva twins. More »
    06/09/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by bobtheduck: Which is why no one here has seen it yet. No demo = no buy... Why bother? 25 Responses | Other threads

  • e3 2009

    The Clips of E3: Day Three & Four

    Day three of E3's clip round up has a lot more gameplay and a lot less hardware to drool over; but you can still get another look at the PSP Go in action. More »
    06/05/09
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    By AJ Glasser

    Comment by masterdingo: I've noticed a distinct lack of PC games. Were there any hidden jewels on the floor that haven't been written... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • e3

    Final Fantasy XIII On Xbox 360 Looks Like This

    To go with the announcement of a rough release timeframe for the game, Microsoft also released some screenshots of Final Fantasy XIII running on the Xbox 360. More »
    06/04/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by rich8606: Oh my god!! it looks 10X better. Sony is doomed. 52 Responses | Other threads

  • e3

    Final Fantasy XIII Eyes-On Impressions: Lesbian Motorcycle Coupling [Update]

    I was lucky enough to get the chance to check out Final Fantasy XIII in action on the PS3 yesterday, as well as speak with director Motomu Toriyama & producer Yoshinori Kitase. More »
    06/03/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by dansyndrome: I'm picturing crippling load times on me XBOX.... 39 Responses | Other threads

  • e3

    Final Fantasy XIII "Targeting" A 2010 European Release

    Final Fantasy XIII is due in Japan later this year. And in North America during Spring, 2010. But when can Europeans (and by extension, Australians) get their hands on it? More »
    06/03/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by masonica: This always annoys me as I'm of the opinion that the UK and Ireland should be given the same release... 16 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    A New Final Fantasy XIII Trailer For You To Watch

    Pretty cutscenes, check. Gameplay footage, check. Here's the FFXIII trailer shown at Sony's E3 press conference.
    06/03/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Orihalcon: Oh dear....voice acting fail.... I know there are much worse, *cough* Infinite Undiscovery *cough*, but some of the stresses on the... 21 Responses | Other threads

  • square enix

    Final Fantasy XIII Still On Track For Winter 2009 Release...

    ...in Japan. Square Enix announced that eagerly awaited role-playing-game Final Fantasy XIII would be on the Xbox 360 next spring. The game still looks poised for a late 2009 release in Japan. More »
    06/02/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Ackers rhymes with Crackers: i have never played a final fantasy game in my life - if i was to buy one -, which... 21 Responses | Other threads

  • e3

    Final Fantasy Coming To Xbox 360 In "Spring 2010"

    Square Enix just announced that Final Fantasy XIII will be out on Xbox 360 in North America during "Spring 2010". More »
    06/01/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by SuMtOnE: so SPRING 2010 does it mean PS3 as well? 16 Responses | Other threads

  • e3 2009

    Square Enix Announces NIER, Front Mission Evolved For E3

    E3 2009 is getting a massive dose of Square Enix next week. The company is bringing along a few games you might expect—Final Fantasy XIII, Dissidia Final Fantasy—and some brand new games. More »
    05/29/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Archaotic: Nier is made by the Drakengard team. This could be very awesome or absolutely horrible. I hope it's... 68 Responses | Other threads

  • tetsuya nomura

    How's Final Fantasy Versus XIII Coming Along?

    With the Final Fantasy XIII hype machine in full gear, we haven't heard about that other Final Fantasy PS3 game, Final Fantasy Versus XIII. More »
    05/27/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Kenny: How is FFXIII Vs different from regular FFXIII again? Like, I get the concept of the regular game, but Versus... 29 Responses | Other threads

  • square enix

    How Square Enix Sees Its Future Sales

    The build-up has been immense. These games have been years in the making. That's right, Dragon Quest IX and Final Fantasy XIII More »
    05/25/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by ADM86: meh..and then theyll milk it to death. 23 Responses | Other threads

  • final fantasy vii: advent children complete

    Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete in 15 Minutes

    The Blu-ray exclusive Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete can be summed up in about one sentence: 26 extra minutes and it still doesn't make any sense. More »
    05/25/09
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    By AJ Glasser

    Comment by Nightshift Nurse: I liked the movie...which seems to be about as "against the grain" as one get get among gamers. Well,... 35 Responses | Other threads

  • final fantasy xiii

    Signs of Snow in Downtown L.A.

    Last year this building - around the block from E3 - was plastered with Robert Downey Jr. in blackface for "Tropic Thunder." Now it sports the visage of Bret Michaels Snow from Final Fantasy XIII. More »
    05/24/09
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    By Owen Good

    Comment by scuba2steve: Wow... bit early to start advertising for a game that gonna be out next year some time isn't it? We don't... 56 Responses | Other threads

  • Imperial Hot

    Square Enix on Final Fantasy XIII Release: "Lord knows... That's Not True."

    Square Enix has still only provided a rough release date for Final Fantasy XIII: Winter 2009. At the company's financial briefing, it was asked about the Final Fantasy XIII release. More »
    05/19/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Archaotic: *facepalm* I have officially lost any faith I had left in Square Enix. Congratulations, Yoichi Wada, in just... 34 Responses | Other threads

  • square enix

    Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete Dated For America

    Already on sale in Japan, Blu-ray flick Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete has a U.S. release date. It is June 2, 2009, and the movie is priced at US $38.96. More »
    05/12/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Archaotic: WOW, that's an expensive Blu-Ray. The movie IS considerably expanded, but I wouldn't have taken the plunge on the... 27 Responses | Other threads

  • japan

    Square Enix Doesn't Consider Final Fantasy XIII a JRPG

    Final Fantasy XIII is a Japanese-made game. It is also a role-playing-game. Yet, don't tell FFXIII producer Yoshinori Kitase that it's a JRPG — he'll set you straight! More »
    05/06/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by madammina: I'm with him though... for me, an RPG is an RPG. Doesn't matter where it's from. 45 Responses | Other threads

  • only in japan

    PS3 Sales Up 288 Percent From Last April

    The PLAYSTATION 3 has outsold the Wii for the past two-and-a-half months. That we know. What percentage the Japanese PS3 sales have spiked since the same month last year, that we didn't — until now. More »
    05/06/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by krynn: Or a sign of things not to come when the game is released in the US on 360 and PS3?... 12 Responses | Other threads

  • No Plans Watch

    Square Enix Has "No Plans" For English FFXIII Blu-ray Demo

    Just because the Final Fantasy XIII Blu-ray demo powered Japanese PS3 sales, don't expect the same for the West. Heck, don't expect a Blu-ray demo for the time being. More »
    05/06/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Archaotic: So they're going to do a charge-for PSN/XBLM demo, huh? Well, not entirely surprising. One thing's for sure,... 20 Responses | Other threads

  • ps3

    So, How Long Until Final Fantasy XIII Is Out In Europe?

    As we've pointed out with numbers, few Japanese publishers are as tardy with their European releases as Square Enix. So how's the Final Fantasy XIII localisation coming along, then? More »
    05/05/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Archaotic: Thank God for region free gaming, eh Europeans? Honestly, if FFXIII is REALLY out this holiday season in Japan,... 27 Responses | Other threads

  • square enix

    Update On Final Fantasy XIII And Final Fantasy Versus XIII

    In a recent Famitsu article on Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete, Square Enix designer Tetsuya Nomura talks FFVII: ACC. We know about that, tell us about those unreleased Final Fantasy games! More »
    05/01/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Archaotic: We're NEVER going to see Versus at this point. Seriously, Nomura...I understand you're overworked, dude, but you can't possibly... 25 Responses | Other threads

  • japan

    Wear Final Fantasy XIII Around Your Scrawny Neck

    Square Enix doesn't only make games for you to play, but things for you to buy. From figurines to jewelry, Final Fantasy XIII is no exception. More »
    04/28/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Gorilla Snow is Maximum Risky: So how many dudes will wear this? Honestly, men, raise those hands. You know that pink stone will look cute... 15 Responses | Other threads

  • business

    Square Enix Admit They Take Too Damn Long To Make Games

    In an admission that will no doubt mean...something to frustrated Final Fantasy fans the world over, Square Enix boss Yoichi "Imperial Hot" Wada has confessed that the company takes too long to make a game. More »
    04/27/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Helba: But that level of polish is *exactly* why we are willing to wait! Don't sacrifice quality! Don't turn into EA! 28 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete Gave PS3 A Sales Bump

    On April 16, Blu-ray flick Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete went on sale. Included was something many Japanese gamers had been waiting for: the Final Fantasy XIII demo. More »
    04/22/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by bableebooblah-new and improved.: final fantasy? is that the game where you run around doing that thing with that thing? 26 Responses | Other threads

  • square enix

    Comparing Final Fantasy XIII Demo On HD TV And Analog TV

    Not all televisions are built the same. For kicks, Japanese site Intermezzo compared the Final Fantasy XIII Blu-ray PS3 demo on two televisions (one HD, one analog). Let's have a look. More »
    04/20/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by dirtface: I don't even own a TV. 28 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    Final Fantasy Advent Children Complete Sells Over 100,000 On First Day

    Last week Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete went on sale in Japan. The Blu-ray CG animated movie brought with it something eagerly anticipated by Japanese gamers: the Final Fantasy XIII demo. More »
    04/20/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by PPCK: wuh...what happened to Cloud's fenrir!? 11 Responses | Other threads

  • ps3

    Just How Big Is That Final Fantasy XIII Demo?

    Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete went on sale in Japan today — complete with bundled Final Fantasy XIII demo. Now that the demo is out, we're curious how big it is. More »
    04/16/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by crazyace: Wonder how many discs the 360 version's gonna take. 89 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    Final Fantasy XIII Gameplay Footage, Saved For Posterity


    Yesterday, those around at the time got the chance to see some lucky sod play through the Final Fantasy XIII demo. If you weren't around at the time, here's the footage. More »
    04/16/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by dirtface: The textures are, in some places, very poor. Also, their fingers are square and sausage-like-- like a PS2 game. It's like... 39 Responses | Other threads

  • screens

    Final Fantasy XIII Demo Screens

    As we reported yesterday, people who pick up a copy of the Blu-ray movie Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete also get a playable Final Fantasy XIII demo. More »
    04/15/09
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by Derek Rumpler: I'm glad I got to watch it last night. The game wasn't as difficult as I expected it to be with... 13 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    Watch Some Person Play FFXIII Demo Right Now

    The FFXIII demo isn't available in Japan until April 16 when Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete goes on sale — the demo is bundled with the movie. However! It seems some folks are already playing. Folks like this guy. More »
    04/14/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Sebastian Baba: Hmmm.. the battle system looks like a big step down from FF12. 24 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    Final Fantasy XIII Dated For Winter 2009 In Japan [Update]

    When Dragon Quest IX was delayed, Square Enix president Yoichi Wada stated that it could have an effect on the release date for Final Fantasy XIII. More »
    04/14/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by sandal-hat is sad that bleach is back to filler: As a 360 ownwer only, no PS3, I have to wonder how much longer it will take for the Xbox... 32 Responses | Other threads

  • japan

    Final Fantasy VII ACC, New FFXIII Trailer Screened In Tokyo

    Over the weekend, Square Enix held private screenings of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete at the Ginza Sony Building in Tokyo. More »
    04/13/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by D Mitsuki : Gotta have guts kid!: The more I look at cloud and think of the Final Fantasy 13 chick, the more I think people got... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • square enix

    Cheap Bastards Can Play Final Fantasy XIII Too

    The upcoming issue of Japanese game magazine Famitsu has an interview with Final Fantasy XIII director and scenario writer Motomu Toriyama. More »
    04/08/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by theclaw: To be honest, SDTV fanboys are remarkably irritating. They fail to realize the techology is dead. Pretty much no further... 32 Responses | Other threads

  • square enix

    Square Enix: FFXIII Needs Ten Times The Success Of Smaller Titles

    Eagerly awaited multi-platform title Final Fantasy XIII has been five years in the making. Five years is a long time and not cheap. The pressure must be tremendous. More »
    04/07/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by D Mitsuki : Gotta have guts kid!: So in other words, if it doesn't sell like hotcakes, they will be screwed. I wish they would ditch Final Fantasy... 41 Responses | Other threads

  • square enix

    "Final Fantasy XIII Uses Nearly 100 Percent of PS3 Power"

    Final Fantasy XIII is a multi-platform title. In the West, it's being released on the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360. In Japan, it's not. More »
    03/31/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Ueziel: Probably 4 dual-layer DVDs. I honestly love multi-disc games. Having discs allows for much easier talk without spoilers. You just... 53 Responses | Other threads

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