Ben's Week In Review: February 15
Final Fantasy XIIIHappy Valent-! Eh, screw it, I don't care that it's another non-holiday. Is it at all bizarre that I'm sitting here watching "Swingers?" Which just so happens to be one of the PSXE boys' favorite movies...? Whatever.
What is going ON with my Final Fantasy XIII?
Okay, so somehow, Dragon Quest IX may have an adverse effect on the launch of Final Fantasy XIII, which is already a long ways off. I have said multiple times in the past that when the final result arrives, it will erase any and all reservations and acquired hatred the fans may have for Square-Enix. After all, an awesome game is an awesome game, especially when we're talking about the RPG for most role-playing aficionados. But I've realized there are a few things going against both the game and the publisher this time around. First of all, Square-Enix never had this amount of negative energy floating about the game industry before, and it's starting to build. A DS game pushing back FFXIII...? What? Secondly, the gap between FFXII and FFXIII is really going to weary the avid franchise followers (like myself) and at some point, we're liable to forget. The whole situation is starting to worry me, and I'm wondering if anyone else feels the same way.
Now, just to clarify, I will be getting the game the day it comes out. I'm sorry, but that's just the way it's gonna be. But at the same time, I've become leery of Square-Enix's business practices, and the mere fact that they're nothing like the Squaresoft I adored a decade ago irks me. Hell, it annoys the crap out of me. And I'm not the only one; the point is, all this negativity circulating throughout Square-Enix's fanbase is going to have some backlash. I just think it's unavoidable.
God of War III...holy &*%*, that *%(Q is the (#%*!!!
New gameplay details are in, and there's a new full-length video, which is, unbelievably enough, real-time. That was enough to amp my excitement level through the damn roof, and it was already pretty effing high. I think the thing that really hit me right between the eyes was the combat style; it wasn't so much the visuals, it was what Kratos was doing. Now, we've heard that the camera will sit closer and a bit behind Kratos in this new installment, and we see that clearly in this awesome preview. But look at the dynamic control and atmosphere! I wasn't even playing, and that video was enough to make me sweat. This could very well be the most intense action experience we've ever had, although that may be jumping the gun...the game may not arrive for another year. Remember, the popular theory is that March 2010 is the launch for GoWIII; the previous two entries both came out in March, so...
Anyway, I think GoWIII may have topped Uncharted 2: Among Thieves as my #1 most anticipated title of the generation at this point. But as amazing as the latter looks, it's a tough race, and that's a good sign for the future.
Personal gaming update
Well, now that I have all the powers in Prince of Persia, I should be able to finish it up pretty soon. However, over the past few days, Flower has taken up all my attention; I just wish it was longer. You can finish it less than three hours without a problem, and I'm not sure if there's a reason to go back and re-do the levels again. I will go back, though, just because of how much fun - and how relaxing - it is. Killzone 2 is next and after that, yeah, I'm probably going to play Resident Evil 5. I'm starting to become a very large fan of what's on the PSN, though; talk about innovation and originality! And at some point here, I'm going to pick up LittleBigPlanet just because I have to. I mean, I feel terrible that it's not part of my collection.
So that's it. Hope you guys are having a happy V-Day, and if not...well, there's always the candy sale. Leap all over the clearance sales; just don't eat too much of that stuff. I'm guaranteed to eat some, which means I'm guaranteed to ramp up the rowing regiment for the next week. Oh well.
2/14/2009 Ben Dutka
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Comments (56 posts)
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, February 14, 2009 @ 11:17:57 PM
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KevinCairo
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 12:54:42 AM
I hate all this complaining. It wasn't an official statement, and furthermore note that he said it's a possibility. Considering DQIX is only delayed three months, I doubt it will have any "adverse" effect on FFXIII; there's no way they would pull the whole team to help on DQ so there's no way it could delay FF by more than 3 months, if even half of that.
AND nothing about the quote specifically denies the possibility of them taking resources away from DQIX. It's not that I think the effect will be positive, but this is flat out putting words in the guys mouth.
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WolfCrimson
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 2:08:49 AM
What I noticed about Wada's statement about DQIX affecting FFXIII is that he did not say how it would affect it. He did not say it would delay FFXIII's release, for all we know it could speed up FFXIII's release, so don't fret everyone, it's gonna be ok. And as Ben said, it's gonna be a great game (based on the videos we've seen), and we're gonna get it eventually, so why get pissed?
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Kevadu
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 3:25:29 PM
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EddPm6
Saturday, February 14, 2009 @ 11:19:07 PM
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for shame......
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Advent Child
Saturday, February 14, 2009 @ 11:19:24 PM
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MirrorSoul
Saturday, February 14, 2009 @ 11:59:37 PM
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Cpt_Geez
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 12:58:50 AM
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javon_27
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 1:24:08 AM
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SerichA
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 1:24:02 AM
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ps92117
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 1:27:44 AM
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ps. If you have no clue as to what I am saying, forget bout it lol.
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recks1jtp
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 1:28:40 AM
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Anyways, great movie, if any of you PSXExtreme-ists haven't seen it yet, I'd definatly rent it, it's a great flick. Or for any of you Mr. "double-down"s out there..."Haven't you seen Boyz-N-the Hood? Now one of us is going to get shot..." g'night everyone.
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Scarecrow
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 2:25:33 AM
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It's even overshadowing Uncharted in terms of grandeur
I prefer sick blades than guns..........
PS: Is it just me or would you guys love Naughty Dog to create a new mascot again? They had so much going on during the Crash/Jak days... :(
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recks1jtp
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 3:19:00 AM
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Scarecrow
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 11:07:41 AM
Still have all my Crash games for ps1! :D
Don't get me wrong I'll get Uncharted 2, but just kinda feel that they could get more creative with a new mascot.
We need more platform games...Ratchet is alone. By the way really proud of Imsoniac for still making the Ratchet and Clank games!
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ps92117
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 1:02:00 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 3:47:20 AM
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chicko1983
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 4:14:27 AM
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I thought it was a little bit expensive but it is definitely worth every cent. I hope they make some extra levels and I encourage everyone to get it.
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Im The Man
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 4:29:56 AM
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Qubex
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 9:40:34 AM
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"i aM hOMe"
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Im The Man
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 10:09:55 AM
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chicko1983
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 9:06:57 PM
The lead programmer of thatgamecompany describes it as:
Flower, shower, power tower,
First class, string bass, grass en masse,
Sun, fun, nearly done,
Petal, metal, lightning gun?
which I think sums it up pretty well.
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soli
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 6:44:27 AM
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on the other hand GOW III had my jaw dropped off..and am sure its coming over the next year
oh and happy sunday (:
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Naga
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 7:39:01 AM
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Gow III just blown me away I thought it was CGI but no IT WAS REAL TIME OH MY %@&$<?ยป GOD
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www
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 7:59:32 AM
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Yea i also gotta pick up LBP cause i HAVE to.
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whooka
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 8:45:49 AM
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migabyte
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 9:33:31 AM
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Qubex
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 9:42:13 AM
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Victor321
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 10:04:44 AM
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I think you might hate the ending in PoP Ben, but I liked it because it taught me a lesson, which I surprisingly found out after the credits lol
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Victor321
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 10:52:16 AM
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Scarecrow
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 11:10:49 AM
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Banky A
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 11:41:48 PM
Though I've never seen an episode o_O
;)
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Cpt_Geez
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 10:38:14 AM
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www
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 3:07:19 PM
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shadowpal2
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 11:14:23 AM
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But...for a DS game to delay um...a huge game that could possibly help out Square Enix after their last troubling year...um...is that a good idea??? (sigh!), but I still want to get the game of course. In fact...it might be the thing, that will make me buy a PS3 when it comes out.
Of course there are numerous solid triple A titles like MGS 4, Resistance 2, LittleBigPlanet, Killzone 2, Valkyria Chronicles and etc...but heh...I think this would be the game to finally break my suppression of desire.
I'm still counting on Square Enix...even though they will let me down a couple of times...*sniff*...make that many =(
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tlpn99
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 11:20:37 AM
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If it is ready just release it already. Unless they want it ot be a game of the year contender and not have the likes of KZ2 there or possibly Uncharted 2 if that is out this year.
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ElJefeDiablo
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 11:36:24 AM
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Ben...You're like this big @#$#ing bear with these big @#$#ing teeth and these big @#$#ing claws! You're so $$$ and you don't even know it!
I lent my copy out to a buddy a couple of months ago. You're making me wanna make like Sue, pull a Snoop Dogg, step to him and flash my 9. Hey, it's better than smashin' teeth out on a curb.
I have to agree with you on GoWIII. I downloaded the trailer and watched it on my 61" DLP. Death is in my blood...fate has brought me here...I hope for nothing...I fear...nothing! GoWII was sick, but progressive scan just didn't satisfy my HD--it lusts for 1080P.
Flower: beautiful, mesmerizing and addictive--just like Flow. Anyone with motion sickness and seizure predisposition beware. I almost caught myself drooling a couple of times and my eyes felt sunny side up when I finished. I also had a big dumb bacon grin on my face. Oooohhhhh...bbaaaacccon...aaaggghhhh
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Robochic
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 2:50:09 PM
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packersfan66
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 3:02:57 PM
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Scarecrow
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 4:28:58 PM
as long as it's 30 or so inches you don't need any more.
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Wage SLAVES
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 5:32:43 PM
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Cpt_Geez
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 4:50:26 PM
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www
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 7:13:09 PM
If u wanna reply to my reply(catch my drift?),click the reply next to that yellow stop sign/exclamation.Don't go replyin' somewhere else homey.
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tlpn99
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 5:39:18 PM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 9:05:55 PM
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And just to clarify, I WILL be getting FFXIII on the first day of its release (as I said in the article). I just think there's a whole lot of negativity around that can have a negative effect on things.
And I don't mind about a March 2010 release date for GoWIII, either. I just want the team to get it as close to perfect as humanly possible, so I can wait. :)
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Advent Child
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Saturday, February 14, 2009 @ 11:15:28 PM