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D-K
11/06/09

In reply to International Edition of FFXIII *Could* Be Out Before April 2010
"Shut up and come quiet"

Man.. I might be a simpleton because of it, but that line cracks me up every time.. #finalfantasyxiii
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ma70er
11/06/09

In reply to International Edition of FFXIII *Could* Be Out Before April 2010
"Shut up and come quietly" not "Shut up and come quiet".

Hope they fix that come April. #finalfantasyxiii
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RockyRan
11/06/09

@ma70er: It's "I pity the fool" not "I pity da foo' "

Ever heard of colloquial speech? Methinks that phenomenon is at work with that gal above. #finalfantasyxiii
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Aeros
11/06/09

@RockyRan: pretty sure it was just an engrish mistranslation, not intentional. #finalfantasyxiii
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RockyRan
11/06/09

@Aeros: What makes you think that? That specific character happens to have an accent. It wouldn't be surprising at all if it was intentional. #finalfantasyxiii
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kitsuneconundrum
11/06/09

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you mean the international version is finally going to get an english port? or just the english version. #finalfantasyxiii
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olirgztilB
11/05/09

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After 3 years, 3 trailers, 1 demo and dozen of screens i don't mind to wait... now about Versus... it's a infinite loop!!! #finalfantasyxiii
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Koztah
11/05/09

@olirgztilB: TIME PARADOX! #finalfantasyxiii
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olirgztilB
11/06/09

@Koztah: Why i can't kill Ocelot!? D: #finalfantasyxiii
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Somaed
11/05/09

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Hell this game has been in the making since I killed Chaos in Final Fantasy #finalfantasyxiii
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AncientUnknown1
11/05/09

@Somaed: Oh, man! Spoilers, man! Spoilers! #finalfantasyxiii
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Bondage_Zombie
11/05/09

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Dear Square-Enix,
Congratulations on your new baby videogame! While I am sure you are busy with all kinds of preparations, I would like to request that you also pay attention to Parasite Eve.

Also, can't wait to buy your new baby when it reproduces like hellspawn on the shores of America.

Your friend,
Me. #finalfantasyxiii
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ca$h is Mr. Happy
11/05/09

@Bondage_Zombie: I hate to say it, but I think they are dee oh ehn eee with Parasite Eve. Which, as someone who has both PE 1 and 2 sitting on their speaker beside the PS3, makes me very sad. #finalfantasyxiii
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Koztah
11/05/09

@ca$h is Mr. Happy: Aliens ate my spaghetti!

Parasite Eve 2 was kind of odd. #finalfantasyxiii
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DrunkAus
11/05/09

@ca$h is Mr. Happy: Google The 3rd Birthday, you can thank me later. #finalfantasyxiii
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mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta
11/05/09

In reply to International Edition of FFXIII *Could* Be Out Before April 2010
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
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AncientUnknown1
11/05/09

@mintycrys is HOT for Baywatch: I'm quite certain another twelve months WILL kill me.

Or kill my interest in this game. One of the two. I can never predict which one. #finalfantasyxiii
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AncientUnknown1
11/05/09

In reply to International Edition of FFXIII *Could* Be Out Before April 2010
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.
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turkish101
11/05/09

@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
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AncientUnknown1
11/05/09

@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.
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cdoggoblingbling
11/05/09

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whats an international edition exactly...would it include a japanese audio track with english subtitles?? that would be awesome because I'd much prefer japanese VA over american #finalfantasyxiii
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sonicsurge
11/05/09

@cdoggoblingbling: Awesome, you can understand Japanese? #finalfantasyxiii
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Koztah
11/05/09

@sonicsurge: Obviously not if he wants subtitles. Voice acting in games translated to english has been dodgy at best. The only game series to maintain quality through every translation that I can think of is MGS #finalfantasyxiii
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excel_excel
11/05/09

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Hurry up! Glad the dub looks to be quality. But god damn it hurry up. A EU/US release is awesome though #finalfantasyxiii
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Mit
11/05/09

In reply to International Edition of FFXIII *Could* Be Out Before April 2010
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
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Izod517
11/05/09

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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
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Matt.dusza
11/05/09

@Izod517: maybe some chrono cross and parasite eves while we're at it aswell please! #finalfantasyxiii
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Super Violent St. Cannon- GOTY Edition
11/05/09

@Matt.dusza: Parasite Eve 3 please :D #finalfantasyxiii
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Izod517
11/06/09

@Super Violent St. Cannon- GOTY Edition ([k]): Yeah there's about 100 games they could release that would all have great sales. #finalfantasyxiii
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mangs
11/06/09

@Izod517: what happened to the Mega Man and FF collections they released in Japan? FF1 and stuff were on there. That would be HUGE. #finalfantasyxiii
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Izod517
11/06/09

@mangs: Who knows, their releases on the JP PSN are solid. #finalfantasyxiii
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-MasterDex-
11/05/09

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Really?! Aww sweet! Please pull through! #finalfantasyxiii
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Archaotic
11/05/09

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That'd be nice. It'd be pretty funny if Square released FFXIII a month after SO4. #finalfantasyxiii
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Guardian101
11/05/09

@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
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Archaotic
11/05/09

@Guardian101: February 4th. #finalfantasyxiii
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excel_excel
11/05/09

@Guardian101: February 4th, in the US and Japan, and a few days later in Europe #finalfantasyxiii
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excel_excel
11/05/09

@Archaotic: ah beat me to it! #finalfantasyxiii
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WhatTheFrag
09/22/09

In reply to Square Enix Talks Motion Control, New Wii
2011 is a bit too early to release a new console. The only reason the 360 came out so soon was because they needed to make their second console more competitive but other than that it took about the 6-7th year or so for the next gen launch.
Considering the three console manufacturers aren't really willing to make new hardware right now, they'd like to make this last a bit longer. Games aren't really being driven by graphics right now. It's not like the late 90s to early 2000s era where each PC game tries to outgraphic the other forcing people to buy newer machines. Developers have realized they'd like to get games to a wider audience so in order to do that they need to work with hardware that's optimized for components about 2 years old. So it'll take a while before the consoles look really dated.

I think when it comes to sales the PS2 sort of got it right, they went for the traditional and existing gamers first and then focussed on the family and general consumer. The Wii is slowing down because they did it the other way around. I think they're trying to prove a point right now that they're there for people who do play video games a whole lot by trying to release more games for that market. Thing is that takes time, so I doubt they'd release a new console before that's acheived.
Price cuts can drive sales only for items that are very high on the want list, if the price of something is average and the economic satisfaction it brings is almost at optimum there won't be ridiculous sales spikes.
The early adopters for any 'electronic' product are those who are brand-fans/devotees, gadget-freaks and people with a disposable income. I doubt if any console has such rabid fanboys that are like the fans for Apple that they'd buy whatever overpriced devices they come up with because of the lifestyle choice that comes with it. A gaming home console isn't that mainstream, a portable console possibly.
Considering the PS3 and 360 are basically eyeing the same market right now and trying to bite into Nintendo's market. I think it'll be at least 2012+ before we see a new console. This console generation is still barely 4 years old (if you count the 360's age otherwise it's barely 3).
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