Square-Enix: FFXIII Story Is Complete
Final Fantasy XIIIYeah, yeah, it's going to the Xbox 360 now. But, lest we forget, it is still headed to its original destination, and we honestly believe the PlayStation 3 version will probably still be better, anyway. So here's the latest, RPG aficionados:
According to 1Up, Square-Enix's Yoshinori Kitase has announced that they have completed the storyline for the game, and the team is set to "begin work on the game's Japanese voice recording sessions." Obviously, one hurdle is going to center on the localization process, and Kitase added that, "it definitely helps the localization when youve got a finalized story. Our story is now complete, and we're just about to start the voice casting and recording. Once that's complete, we can really get into the localization process." We're not exactly sure where this puts the game in the development process, but we'd like to think they're further along than initially anticipated. As of now, the game simply has a "TBA 2009" release date for North America, although some sources claim the PS3 version will be available in Japan late this year. By the way, only North America is getting the Xbox 360 version, as far as we know.
If this was just a straightforward action game, finishing the story might not be considered a big step, but we're talking about the next Final Fantasy, here. Story is a gigantic aspect of each and every FF installment, and to have it complete must be a relief for the development team, and open up all sorts of "next-step" doors. Stay tuned for more.
7/18/2008 Ben Dutka
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Deleted User
Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 8:08:40 AM
IT IS ON THE PS3. Why should anyone care if it goes on the 360. It doesn't affect your enjoyment of it.
Isn't that kind of selfish if you're so angry about it like this. Just think about it and if you flame me you know you definitely have issues because I'm telling the truth.
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aaronisbla
Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 11:49:08 PM
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The one thing id like to know is this:
360 is getting Last Remnant a bit before us ps3 owners, i can except that if its not ready to come out on the ps3.
But why are they gonna hold back the ps3 version of FFXIII if it will be done first? Is there something im missing, is it MS providing the $$$?
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 12:02:27 AM
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aaronisbla
Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 12:03:29 AM
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dagerftw
Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 1:24:46 AM
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Luan
Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 4:43:04 AM
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im calling my dad!
is it true?
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orangpelupa
Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 8:22:25 AM
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can you tell me where i can watch the MS video that telling FF13 is coming to X360?
thanks
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Geosondaman
Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 9:40:56 AM
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orangpelupa
Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 10:10:22 AM
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a feature that PS3 and GeForce Graphic card dont have.
a feature that will be Directx11 Standart.
(all ATi HD 2000 series and newer also have this feature)
Kojima stick to PS3 because MGS4 is made for PS3. from the start of the project its not designed for multiplatform. the engine, the optimization, all for PS3.
btw anyone know where i can see the press conference video?
thanks
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Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 10:49:24 PM
as there will probably be changes along the way during voice acting process, but I don't know.