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Spoony Bard
11/13/09

In reply to Final Fantasy XIII Hits North America March 9
So they didn't have a brand new song for FFXIII; they are using a song that already exists? That kind of sucks. I'm a sucker for the songs that I know have been written with a game in mind. #finalfantasyxiii
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jellyfish
11/13/09

@Spoony Bard: Japanese theme song [www.youtube.com]
English theme song [www.youtube.com]
I prefer the JP one, afterall it is a J-RPG. But FF8's theme song is still one of my favourites. #finalfantasyxiii
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FigNewton
11/13/09

@Spoony Bard: No, they DO have a brand new song... for the Japanese release. They just aren't going to use it here. Because, you know, the games with Japanese music have been such failures in the past.... -_- #finalfantasyxiii
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Spoony Bard
11/13/09

@FigNewton: Damn, this makes it even worse. WTF! #finalfantasyxiii
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badasscat
11/13/09

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Wait, what the f? They're changing the music from the Japanese release? Am I watching this right? #finalfantasyxiii
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andrewwyatt
11/13/09

In reply to Final Fantasy XIII Hits North America March 9
Actually, the release date makes sense for all involved. It says "3.9.2010". While North Americans see that as "March 9th", Europeans read it as "September 3rd", which is coincidentally a Friday, which is not exactly an odd day to release a big game. All in all, the dates make sense, no? I mean, such a big (Square Enix) game couldn't possibly release in both areas on the same day, right? #finalfantasyxiii
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Omegastrider Has laser eye beams
11/13/09

@andrewwyatt: I think you just got me sad.

We need some clarification on the matter.
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SublimeAndEtc
11/13/09

@andrewwyatt: I feel like he specified their dates would be the same date, but if they did want the info received in the way you're thinking it would be a fairly crafty. #finalfantasyxiii
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Rorouni
11/13/09

@andrewwyatt: Well maybe we will just get it 6 months before Europeans ;) #finalfantasyxiii
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andrewwyatt
11/13/09

@Omegastrider Has laser eye beams: Sorry. Maybe my next reply might cheer you up.

@SublimeAndEtc: He does say "I bet you wanna know the North American and European release date", so yes, they'll likely be on the same day. Sony might just want to keep in mind, though, that dates are read differently in different countries.

It's good to see Europe get a Square Enix game in a timely manner, though, speaking even as an American. The last time that happened was The World Ends With You, which was strangely released in Europe before North America, a rare treat for the Euros. #finalfantasyxiii
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(Starman) Starman
11/13/09

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Well that's pretty short compared to the gap between past releases. Great job keeping on SHIPPING schedule, at least. #finalfantasyxiii
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Vecha: One more Month
11/13/09

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Is that theme song, the theme song in the japanese version too? #finalfantasyxiii
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RDreamer
11/13/09

@Vecha: One more Month: Nope, the Japanese version has its own theme song. What sucks, though, is that other songs throughout the game will allude to the orchestrations of THAT song, but we won't hear that one... #finalfantasyxiii
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UltimateIdiot - Imperfection at Best
11/13/09

@Vecha: One more Month: [www.n4g.com]
The English theme song will be completely different from the Japanese. I am so disappointed with how SE try to westernize FF when the best thing to do is just throw in an english sub and dub as an OPTION. #finalfantasyxiii
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Vecha: One more Month
11/13/09

@UltimateIdiot - Imperfection at Best:

Damn....well...guess I'll just listen to the japanese version when it pops up on the net. #finalfantasyxiii
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wanteddog
11/16/09

@Vecha: One more Month: The Japanese version of the theme song is already out. #finalfantasyxiii
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Vecha: One more Month
11/13/09

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I wonder if that guy has ever played FF.....or even a game. At all. #finalfantasyxiii
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Faiye Munro
11/13/09

@Vecha: One more Month: Ha haha, I'm going to be laughing at this comment for the next thirty minutes, thank you :) #finalfantasyxiii
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OW-Holmes:Bringer of Fear
11/13/09

In reply to Final Fantasy XIII Hits North America March 9
Did they trap that poor guy in a giant number? #finalfantasyxiii
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muu
11/13/09

In reply to Final Fantasy XIII Hits North America March 9
March 2010? Seriously?

Unless there's an even grander idea brewing behind the scene somewhere, I'm starting to believe more and more in rumors of Wada jumping ship after this fiscal year. It's unusual enough that Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy numbered titles are released in the same fiscal year; now the international release is also being tucked away in that same basket. This year, at least, will probably be record-breaking for the folks at Square-Enix.

With FF14 a far cry from becoming a guaranteed hit (just look at how a lot of MMO sequels fare), current profit leader FF11 making a steady decline, Crystal Chronicle series generating dismal sales, and supposed FF spinoff moneymakers Versus/Agito/whatever nowhere in sight, the timing certainly does seem right to grab that golden parachute. #finalfantasyxiii
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excel_excel
11/13/09

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March 9th....for Europe too?! OH MY GOD, CAN'T BREATHE #finalfantasyxiii
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gercorr
11/13/09

@excel_excel: Just in time for my bday. You can get it for me as a present #finalfantasyxiii
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D3m0n1k_Ang3l
11/13/09

@excel_excel: probably september 3rd for europe, like someone said above in the states we see it at march 9th but europe sees it at september 3rd. #finalfantasyxiii
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excel_excel
11/13/09

@gercorr: Oh yeah....HEY WHATS THAT OVER THERE #finalfantasyxiii
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Bobjohnson (Formerly Yagami Ichigo)
11/13/09

@D3m0n1k_Ang3l: They said simultaneous release for both the states and Europe didn't they? #finalfantasyxiii
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James Henderson
11/13/09

@excel_excel: It's a man trapped in a number!

But agreed for the most part. It'd be so awesome if it was March for us in PAL zones too. Not awesome for my PS3 though, that'll have an endless barrage of play time between that and Gran Turismo 5 to put up with though. #finalfantasyxiii
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excel_excel
11/13/09

@James Henderson: True. And GOW 3 as well! #finalfantasyxiii
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Sarcasmancer
11/12/09

In reply to They Made The Wii Bowling Ball, And They're Not Done Yet
Haha, the brothers sound like characters out of a movie. Sol seems pretty slick; certainly well-aware of his market. Leo on the other hand... kinda one-track minded. #wii
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Orionsaint
11/12/09

In reply to They Made The Wii Bowling Ball, And They're Not Done Yet
Good God is this what Video Games have come to? More useless plastic in the world. Thanks Nintendo! #wii
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Ribbuku
11/12/09

@Orionsaint: why are you blaming Nintendo for? You have a choice as a buyer to either buy that stuff or not buy them. Nintendo's Wiimote and nunchuck are enough to enjoy most games + you can opt for the classic controller as well. No one needs the 1 zillion peripherals but hey, many people still buy them. #wii
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zåɳzißårléɠёпȡ
11/11/09

In reply to They Made The Wii Bowling Ball, And They're Not Done Yet
i can't believe no one has asked this..

where is the Nintendo Wii Closet®?

where am i supposed to put all this stuff? #wii
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Benguin
11/11/09

In reply to They Made The Wii Bowling Ball, And They're Not Done Yet
Kudos to these guys for capitalizing on an emerging market, but that particular market is stupid as shit. #wii
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Bouchart
11/11/09

@Benguin: "Emerging" market? I'd hate to see what a well-entrenched Wii peripheral market looks like. #wii
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Benguin
11/12/09

@Bouchart: Two words: Wii Snuggie.

It's a terrifying place. #wii
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Orionsaint
11/11/09

In reply to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review: This Means War
I called it! FOX & FRIENDS is about to do a segment on Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, with the headline. "A game that lets you play as a terrorist?" as the host nods his head. #modernwarfare2
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Jonn
11/10/09

In reply to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review: This Means War
"While in context the level that made me hate Makarov helps to justify the events of the game, it doesn't make it enjoyable."

Yes, and? All those scenes in The Dark Knight had you creeped out by the Joker, but they weren't exactly "enjoyable". I'm not sure why this could be called a negative. #modernwarfare2
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Hi-Im-Asylum
11/10/09

@Jonn: Of course you're not taking the role of The Joker by watching a movie. #modernwarfare2
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