New FFXIII Info Includes Weapon, Mission Details

Now that we've worked our way through the box art controversy, what say we talk about what really matters? I.e., the game?

More info and details have come to light concerning the gameplay of Final Fantasy XIII and once again, we emerge from this brief learning process more excited than ever. As summarized over at Kotowari, the world of FFXIII will be both deep and innovative in its own little way. Weapons can be customized, each character uses a certain class of weapon, you'll need raw material for the aforementioned customization, and a weapon "levels up" over time. Once it reaches a certain level, it becomes a "Key Item;" essentially, it will then be a piece of material needed for an even better weapon. At least, that's how I'm understanding the weapon breakdown. Another interesting tidbit comes in the Accessories section; it seems there will only be three base stats for each character (Attack Power, Magic Power, and HP...although doesn't there need to be MP?), and the rest of your character's abilities will be dictated by the accessories they wear. Yeah, I've seen something like this before.

Lastly, you've got the extra missions, which has you tackling a certain monster roaming about the dangerous plains. One example shown is that tremendously large Cactuar (ah, cactuars), although early on, many targets will be mostly common monsters. To me, all of this sounds like yet another fresh take on a Final Fantasy gameplay mechanic and yet...it still seems like vintage FF. How do they do that?

Related Game(s): Final Fantasy XIII

12/2/2009 10:33:38 AM Ben Dutka

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godsman
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:11:22 AM
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I would like the equipped weapons and clothes to be shown on the battle screen. I have seen (if any) RPG do that, limited weapons, but never seen armors. It doesn't get me excited when i spend all this time hunting an armor, only to look the same on screen.

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LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:22:11 AM

I suggest playing Dragon Age. Armor, weapons, ect... that are equipped are shown.

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Kevadu
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:44:44 AM

Lot's of WRPGs do that. Also, check out some of the trailers of Resonance of Fate (you might have to look for End of Eternity) that show off its extensively detailed clothing customization options, which will appear both in-game and in the cutscenes.

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Jawknee
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:52:57 AM

I like that only the weapon in hand changes in Final Fantasy titles.

Another RPG that show the change armor in on screen is DragonQuest VIII.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 12:40:30 PM

Limited: just to clarify, it seems only the armor and helms are shown in Origins. Gloves and boots never show up on my damn character, for some bizarre reason...

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LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 1:28:43 PM

Ben I've yet to play the PS3 version but I have Dragon Age for PC and the gloves and boots both show up.

Anyone else with the PS3 version unable to see gloves or boots?

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BTNwarrior
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 2:28:14 PM

I play the ps3 version and gloves and boots show up for me, that's weird.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 2:43:27 PM

Gloves and boots show up on the PS3 version as well, everything does. Your helmet and gloves just disappear on the cutscenes so you can see your faces and hands if you need to make gestures or handle anything.

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godsman
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 2:53:35 PM

JRPG are more story driven. The essence of the game are the cutscenes more than gameplay. So the cutscenes will most likely be prerendered. Their clothes, i doubt, will change in battle, to be consistent with the cutscenes.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 3:04:07 PM

I'm not crazy. I'm telling you all right now that my mage always wanders around with bare hands, regardless of what he has equipped. And his shoes always stay the same, too.

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LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 3:20:43 PM

Ben did you recently make a deal with the devil?

Just wondering...

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 3:44:19 PM

I did, but it didn't take.

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Akuma07
Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 5:37:01 AM

Honestly, everytime i read more about this game, the LESS i want it.

I REALLLLLY dont like the sound of it.

no defence attribute? only health?
wat is that!

sounds like an rpg for kids.

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Arvis
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:20:18 AM
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There better be some kind of mini-game. How do you go from the brilliant Blitzball of FFX to NOTHING in FFXII?

If the only side-missions in FFXIII are hunting pallette-swap monsters a la FFXII, then Square Enix really HAS gotten lazy.

-Arvis

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LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:24:19 AM

IMO Blitzball sucked. Bring back a card game similar to the one in FF8.

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michiganfan1983
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:30:37 AM

I also liked biltzball and feel that XII was missing some kind of mini game. Hopefully they put something in XIII.

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Kevadu
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:46:45 AM

You know, I've been a Final Fantasy fan for a looong time...long before the games even had minigames. I never really cared for any of the minigames that much and didn't miss their absence in XII.

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Jawknee
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:57:31 AM

I didn't care much for Blitzball either. In fact I was annoyed that it required so much play to get Wakkas ultimate weapon.

The card game in VIII was the most entertaining mini game to date in a Final Fantasy game.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 12:42:20 PM

BOTH Blitzball and the Triple Triad Card game were totally awesome. Granted, it took longer to get into Blitzball but once I did, it was SO much fun.

The Card game from VIII might still be the best, though.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 2:44:17 PM

I hated all those bloody games, cept the arcade games in FFVII that were also part of the game.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 3:05:27 PM

Ahhh...snowboarding. ;)

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Banky A
Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 1:02:41 AM

Oh my God, I actually loved the Blitzball so much. I made special backup saves just to make different custom teams.

Keepa at max Level = Tank!

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LowKey
Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 3:09:35 AM

Blitzball?? Brilliant?? GRRR!! I went through 4 friggin controllers because of Blitzball, those were good times lol. It could have been waaay better in the control though, should have had real time passing and shooting. They also could have put more effort into special moves too.

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michiganfan1983
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:27:00 AM
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This sounds awesome! I agree with godsman that hopefully the equiped armor/robes/clothes or accesories will in some way be shown visibly on screen.

Another tidbit floating around the web is that the main story alone will take 50+ hours!!! How great is that? But would we reallyexpect anything less??? I don't think so.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 2:45:02 PM

nope, I expect 60 at the very least, anything less and you know they gimped it.

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coverton341
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:30:38 AM
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I refuse to buy a game with some sexed up tart on the front cover showing a bunch of unnecessary skin.

Now where did I put my copy of DOA:Beach Volleyball?

Anyway on to a more serious note, I would like to see them have Weapons in this game and what they will be like. And, I mean Weapons as in Emerald or Ruby and Ultimate and the like. Also, I would hope they are planning on adding some good in depth mini games as Arvis said. Maybe a return of a type of card game, which was not my favourite minigame was quite in depth when you got into it.

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LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:35:55 AM

I don't care if a picture of my entire family being burned alive is on the cover of a videogame. If the game is entertaining (as all FF are) than I'm buying it DAY 1.

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Jawknee
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:55:17 AM

Haha

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Hezzron
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 12:39:02 PM

@LV - That's so funny because it's true!

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 12:42:57 PM

TRUE. Lightning could be sexing a monkey on the cover and I wouldn't care.

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Arvis
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 1:03:10 PM

I think bestiality on the cover would keep me from owning ANY game.

.....maybe I could just put the disc in a blank case?

-Arvis

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Alienange
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 1:22:10 PM

Hahahaaa! Sexing a monkey! I nearly spit out my juice.

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coverton341
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 1:58:04 PM

Sorry I left off the sarcasm comment tags on that one but it looks like most people caught it.

Yes I will definitely be purchasing this day one. Actually if the preorder is up on Amazon now I am doing it as soon as I check my checking balance.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 2:46:28 PM

Aaahhhh tarts.

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Banky A
Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 1:08:01 AM

If Lightning was sexing a monkey, I would steal the game and run on Day 1!

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maxpontiac
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:45:26 AM
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On the fence with this one since I have never played a Final Fantasy game before.

Fallout 3 was the first RPG type of game I played. I then bought Sacred 2, and am now playing Dragon Age.

I love the exploring, leveling up, customization, and choices in each of these games.

If Final Fantasy XIII is like this, consider me sold.

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Jawknee
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:54:39 AM

Your missing out. The Final Fantasy series is why I bought a PS1. VII got me hooked.

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NeoHumpty
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:55:24 AM

If you're just now getting into RPG's this isn't a title to be on the fence about. Go ahead and commit. I've played almost all of them, (the 12 main and several others) and while some of them weren't my favorite games, even those were well worth buying and playing (usually more than once).

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 12:41:08 PM

Never...played...a Final Fantasy...?????

Can those words even exist in that order?!

No.

Can't be.

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maxpontiac
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 1:30:03 PM

Well guys, I'll take your word on it, and make the plunge on this one. I have seen the demo in action, and it looks like something I might like now. If the aforementioned is there, that is.

Yeah, Ben, shocking, I know. Never touched a Final Fantasy game before. I was always playing Madden and Gran Turismo. Just recently have I ventured out of my box.

Last edited by maxpontiac on 12/2/2009 1:30:32 PM

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coverton341
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 1:59:20 PM

wow

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BTNwarrior
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 2:29:46 PM

well your not alone, I hadn't played any final fantasy games untill 2 years ago when I got the rom for FF3 online, and just recently got FF7 of the PSN

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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 2:48:24 PM

I think you will be pleasantly surprised, especially if you like a good story and strong characters, JRPGs always have much deeper stories and more complex characters than WRPGs. Also the battles are far more intense and exciting.

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maxpontiac
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 4:44:02 PM

LOL - That's good to know BTNwarrior. If FF13 turns out to be something I really enjoy, I'll go retro on the older games.

WorldEndsWithMe - I love a story that I can connect to, IE - Uncharted 2. With the Japanese games, I can enjoy something like MGS4, but I am not a fan of anime.

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Banky A
Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 1:07:03 AM

Haha Max(?) I'm shocked ;)
Deeply shocked. Hope you enjoy your new adventures.

And Final Fantasy is way better than anime.

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NeoHumpty
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:49:56 AM
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Leveling up weapons? I still miss Materia, but this sounds promising.

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Jawknee
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:59:28 AM
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Just Got Demons Souls, that will keep me busy until FFXIII I suspect. Can't wait.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 2:50:24 PM

Good luck man, keep us posted.

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Jawknee
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 3:04:21 PM

10 hours in and I still can't defeat the Tower Knight. Ha!

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rell
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 3:57:54 PM

DemonSouls is a awersome game. I can't wait for WKC, and ffxiii an ffxiiivs.

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mexgeo86
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 6:21:12 PM

took me about 35 hours to beat Demon's Souls. I'm replaying it to get more trophies but patience and determination should become your new best friends.
Good luck

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Alienange
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 1:25:53 PM
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Customizable weapons, leveling weapons and what sounds to be more bounty hunting. Sounds fantastic.

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grayfox2k8
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 1:29:53 PM
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Mini games from FFVIII and FFX is ok. But, I prefer my mini games from FFVII. I want my chocobo racing!

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Jawknee
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 3:05:35 PM

Chocobo Racing was classic. You got some nice rewards too.

Last edited by Jawknee on 12/2/2009 3:05:59 PM

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LowKey
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 2:38:52 PM
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Nice. The whole weapons that can only be used by certain characters is going back to their roots. Its nice to see. I remember on the special edition dvd for FFXII they said FFXIII was to be the title that brought FF back to their roots. What with the whole crystal thing and what not. Weapon customization? soooo badass, no longer will I have to play through the gawd awful FFXII wishing my weapon had some sort of elemental or status effect. If I want a certain one, I'll put it on my weapon myself. *NODS*

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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 2:50:05 PM

*nods back*

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LowKey
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 4:03:17 PM

lol, gawd knows weapons with status effects and elementals were in abundance in FFXII... not! That's really what ruined it for me, unless you had a character that used only measures you were SOL. I would like to see armour come back to FF also. That would be pretty cool.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 2:49:34 PM
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All info on FF is welcome, but I'm a little disappointed because I hated never being able to find that last item in FFVIII to upgrade my weapon, it was a massive pain in the ass because you didn't know where to look for it. It was left up to fate whether you had it or not. So myweapons were always weak.

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LowKey
Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 3:01:23 AM

Ahhh, the legendary Lionheart.. what a biotch, the HOOOURS I put into getting that weapon... sigh My favorite FF by far and that weapon drove me to the brink of insanity.

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calculator
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 4:27:09 PM
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I haven't played a single RPG in my life. Just now i feel like coming out of my cave and exploring the RPG realm (I'm a major FPS fan). I think I want to give FFXIII or White Knight Chronicles a shot.
Oh yeah, this is my first comment ever on PSXE.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 4:37:34 PM

Welcome. And before FFXIII comes out, you might want to try some other RPGs...give you an idea of what to expect.

Even so, I'm willing to bet FFXIII will still feel unique.

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maxpontiac
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 4:45:16 PM

Indeed. Welcome here.

I, like you, have never played a Final Fantasy game before, and FF13 looks to be my first..

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Banky A
Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 1:03:43 AM

A talking calculator.. now I've seen it all.

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Victor321
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 4:30:05 PM
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"How do they do that?"

They're Asian (like me XD!).

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Banky A
Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 1:03:07 AM

I'm totally more Asian than you.

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www
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 5:33:13 PM
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March should come ALREADY!

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Snaaaake
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 6:55:13 PM
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Seeing a huge cactuar is very nostalgic, remember back in FFVIII I had a hard time killing Jumbo Cactuar.

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WolfCrimson
Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 2:59:23 AM

"10,000 needles" = dead

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eLLeJuss
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 8:17:46 PM
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Does anyone know if theres like a collectors edition of some sort for this game!! ima surely gonna get that along with GOWIII :D

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___________
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:25:19 PM
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hard to believe how little has been revealed about the game play, especially since well its out in 2 weeks.
out on my Bday jesus christ if thats not a tease, i dont know what is.

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eLLeJuss
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 @ 11:57:23 PM

lol? dude theres like a 30 minute gameplay video on youtube. I think its the demo that came out with the ffvii advent children complete dvd or something.. they showed plenty of gameplay already

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___________
Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 8:22:46 AM

thats from the demo, not from square themselves.
normally when a games 2 weeks from release we have seen a good deal of the game like uncharted 2.
they spoiled the best surprise in the game, i was really pissed when i watched that vid.

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Banky A
Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 1:17:16 AM
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Saweeeeet.

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just2skillf00l
Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 2:15:30 AM
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I see what you did there Banky. That was clever. You sly dog. But on a more obvious note...FF sounds even more frickin awesome!

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