http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?u=75 en Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:49:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.ffcrystalcosmo.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?u=75 http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=240 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:08:29 GMT With XIII coming out Tuesday (finally), the reviews for it have started trickling in. Gamespot (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/rpg/finalfantasy13/review.html)= 8.5 1up (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3178230) Also this gem from the review: ---Quote--- Snow is annoyingly... With XIII coming out Tuesday (finally), the reviews for it have started trickling in.

Gamespot= 8.5

1up
Also this gem from the review:

Quote: Snow is annoyingly thick-headed, and the writers know you probably want to punch him -- so they have Lightning slug him in the face.

If Square lets me do this in every Final Fantasy, they will have my money forever.

I'll post more as I find them. ]]> FFCC http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=240 http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=239 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:48:49 GMT Image: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2010/02/ffxiiievent01580x.jpg http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/18/this-is-what-final-fantasy-xiii-looks-like-on-xbox-360/ Noticeable flaws, but in my opinion, I think this game will turn out to be more than just pretty graphics. Honestly,...

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/18/th...e-on-xbox-360/

Noticeable flaws, but in my opinion, I think this game will turn out to be more than just pretty graphics.

Honestly, I have the belief that XIII has the potential to redeem the franchise back to what it once was pre-Playstation 2.

Or maybe I'm just hoping?

We'll see come March...

Source: Joystiq ]]> FFCC http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=239 http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=238 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:15:49 GMT Well, there is a big anticipation with the release of Final Fantasy XIII coming so close into fan's grips....and for those who own a X-Box 360, this release date may become just that much sweeter.

The XBox 360 package will sell for $399. It's branded with XIII logo on the 260 Gigabyte hard drive, two controllers, and the game itself. Also a headset and downloadable content is included.

Be excited for the 9th of March, because this pack will be available as well~! Hooray!


Yes. That's right. Laugh, fellow XBoxers, because you'll be the happiest peeps on Earth.

Source: http://www.finalfantasyunion.com/new...rmed--825.html Written on Tue, Feburary 11th, 2010 by Omen.

By Starlight ]]> FFCC http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=238 http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=237 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:48:35 GMT Short one today guys. The Final Fantasy XIII English Trailer has been released. You can download it here: http://www.bigdownload.com/games/final-fantasy-xiii/playstation-3/final-fantasy-xiii-international-trailer-hd Or watch it here:... Short one today guys.

The Final Fantasy XIII English Trailer has been released.

You can download it here: http://www.bigdownload.com/games/fin...nal-trailer-hd

Or watch it here: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/in...-fantasy/60729 ]]> FFCC http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=237 http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=236 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:29:01 GMT As some of you may or may not know, Final Fanatsy XIII is due out tomorrow in Japan, and in March for the rest of us.

In commemoration of the release, IGN has posted an article titled "Everything We Know" to their site, which has six pages on content to tell you about the Game, including Character backgrounds, Battle Systems, Game Features, and Spoiler Free story descriptions.

It's really worth having a read through. :)

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/105/1055980p1.html

Kudos to Faith for originally posting this up on Facebook. :) ]]> FFCC http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=236 http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=235 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:36:13 GMT Well, kinda. It's a news article of the review of it.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3177241

39/40 isn't a terrible score, I don't honestly know what people are bitching about. Besides, Square-Enix could literally poop onto a DVD and as long as it's got Final Fantasy somewhere in the title, it'll sell at least 100,000 copies. ]]> FFCC http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=235 http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=234 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:46:47 GMT March 9, 2010 At least for North America. I dunno about Europe and Australia. Source (and a new trailer): http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3176903 March 9, 2010

At least for North America. I dunno about Europe and Australia.

Source (and a new trailer): http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3176903 ]]> FFCC http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=234 http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=230 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:10:20 GMT I found this from a Final Fantasy news site as I was browsing today: http://www.ffinsider.net/2009/08/18/...-character.php

I'll give a summary.
Basically there is this new character, whose name in Yaag Rosch. Supposedly in the game, this character will be Lightning's "rival", and will have a very interesting and "engaging" background. This guy even looks like he could be her father...but, hey. I'm hoping...as for the rest of us are probably also...that these characters will begin to unfold into a deep, inticate game and story that we've been so hoping for.


Yaag Rosch, Final Fantasy XIII ]]> FFCC http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=230 http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=229 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:26:45 GMT December 17th, at least in Japan. Source: http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3175933

And giving it about 6 months to do all the translation crap and port it to the 360, I'm gonna say about this time next year for everyone else that can't speak Japanese. Yay? ]]> FFCC http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=229 http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=225 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:52:15 GMT Since apparently Square now loves stupid countdown screens: http://www.square-enix.co.jp/0807/

And again, I've got no idea what exactly this is, but I will in about 23 hours or so. ]]> FFCC http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=225 http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=222 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:17:59 GMT Ok, so everyone knows that they are re-releasing FF7: AC onto Blu-Ray, and are calling it Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete. Well, here are some -epic- screenshots of said movie, courtesy of our good friend Terra-Omega. There are a grand total of 47 screenshots, and all of them are... Ok, so everyone knows that they are re-releasing FF7: AC onto Blu-Ray, and are calling it Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete.

Well, here are some -epic- screenshots of said movie, courtesy of our good friend Terra-Omega.

There are a grand total of 47 screenshots, and all of them are full 1080 HD.

Enjoy.

http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/content/ff7accscreens/ ]]> FFCC http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=222 http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=221 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:23:54 GMT There's a countdown for something on at Square Enix's website. It looks like it'll finish counting down next Sunday or so. Link's here: http://www.square-enix.co.jp/0706/

And my guess? Probably something to do with FFI. ]]> FFCC http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=221 http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=206 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:29:08 GMT Hey all, here's a general sum up of not only what's coming from Square Enix, but also Playstation in general.

All of this information was gathered via the Playstation Store in the E3 2009 section.

Playstation Portable

PSP Go

Sony unveiled a new version of the PSP, called PSP Go. This new PSP is 40% lighter and smaller than the original PSP-1000.

It features built-in Bluetooth, Wi-fi, as well as 16 Gigabytes of Internal Flash Memory.

The PSP Go also has support for the new M2 Flash Memory, which allows you to expand the memory capabilities of the PSP Go even further.

In addition to all of these new features, the PSP Go will also retain support for all previous features. Including UMD, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Playstation Store, Skype, and all other features presented in previous PSP hardware.

The PSP Go controls are tucked away, under the screen, and slide out much like full keyboard mobile phones.

Media Go

Media Go is new media management software for the PSP, downloaded to your PC. It allows you to manage every bit of media on your PSP, much like it's predecessor, Media Manager.

Media Go also allows you to browse and download content from the Playstation Store via your PC. So you can store that content on your PC and swap it out between your PC and PSP as you please.

I highly recommend this to all PSP users, and you can download it from the Sony Creative Software website.

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/...efault_enu.asp

Media Go also has support for Sony Ericsson mobile phones.

Soul Calibur Broken Destiny

Namco has officially announced a new title in the Soul Calibur franchise entitled Soul Calibur Broken Destiny.

For the first time ever, Soul Calibur has made it's move to the portable gaming industry.

Not much was unveiled about the game, however, the Trailer reveals the new guest character for this game. Kratos.

Dissida: Final Fantasy

Two trailers were released at E3 for this game, both of which may be downloaded via the Playstation Store on your PSP, PS3, or PC.

The trailers reveal ALL of the featured characters. The characters include one villain and one hero from each Final Fantasy, save for XI and XII. You will have the ability to choose which side to fight for. Cosmos or Chaos.

Below is a complete list of characters featured in Dissidia: FF, as well as the confirmed voice actor, some who we already know, and some new guys.

Cosmos

• Warrior of Light (Final Fantasy) (Voice by: Grant George)
• Firion (Final Fantasy II) (Voice by: Johnny Yong Bosch)
• Onion Knight (Final Fantasy III) (Voice TBA)
• Cecil Harvey (Final Fantasy IV) (Voice by: Yuri Lowenthal)
• Bartz Klauser (Final Fantasy V) (Voice TBA)
• Terra Branford (Final Fantasy VI) (Voice TBA)
• Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII) (Voice by: Steve Burton)
  
• Squall Leonhart (Final Fantasy VIII) (Voice TBA [I personally hope they bring back David Boreanaz as the voice, like in Kingdom Hearts I])
• Zidane Tribal (Final Fantasy IX) (Voice by: Sam Riegel)
• Tidus (Final Fantasy X) (Voice by: James Arnold Taylor)
• Shantotto (Final Fantasy XI) (Voice TBA)
• Cosmos (Dissidia: Final Fantasy) (Voice TBA)

Chaos (All of the voice actors here are TBA, except for Jecht)

• Garland (Final Fantasy)
• The Emporer (Final Fantasy II)
• Cloud of Darkness (Final Fantasy III)
• Golbez (Final Fantasy IV)
• Exdeath (Final Fantasy V)
• Kefka Palazzo (Final Fantasy VI)
• Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII)
• Sorceress Ultimecia (Final Fantasy VIII)
• Kuja (Final Fantasy IX)
• Jecht (Final Fantasy X) (Voice by: Gregg Berger)
• Gabranth (Final Fantasy XII)
• Chaos (Dissida: Final Fantasy)

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is scheduled to be released on August 25th, 2009 in the United States.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Konami unveiled, during the Sony Press Conference, the latest installment in the Metal Gear Solid franchise.

The game is set in 1974, ten years after Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.

Of course, the genius behind the Metal Gear Solid franchise returns to direct and write the script for this new installment, Hideo Kojima.

Gran Turismo

Also announced, Gran Turismo is coming to the PSP.


Other PSP Related

Also, the Playstation Store within the PSP has been updated to allow you to access the Video section of the Playstation Store and download content direct to your PSP.

Playstation Network

Not much to announce here, just the usual. PSN has signed contracts with several new television channels for a wider range of downloadable HD content for viewing on your Playstation 3's and PSP's.

Playstation Home is receiving new content and items on a regular basis with several planned spaces coming from EA, Capcom, Namco, and other big name gaming companies. (One that stood out was the Resident Evil 5 space, might be worth checking out).

Sony has committed to pushing more and more content into the Playstation Store and PSN that is attuned to every type of gamer.

Playstation 3

Upcoming Non-Square Enix Games

The Sony Press Conference unveiled an epic library of up and coming games for the Playstation 3.

Among the games unveiled were God of War III (due for release in March 2010), LittleBIGplanet Add-Ons, and several others (aka, I forgot, watch the Press Conference to find out).

Motion Sensor Technology

Call it catching up to Nintendo, or whatever you want, but this is probably the most awesome thing I saw during the entire conference.

Coupled with the Playstation Eye, gamers will be able to use two wand-like controllers to interact via Virtual Reality with the game.

Sports games are assumed, but they also demonstrated using the motion sensor controllers to draw, sword fight, first and third person shooting, as well as strategy gaming.

Really worth checking out when they get released.

Final Fantasy XIII

Now, the series which brought upon this entire website.

During the Sony Press Conference, they unveiled the newest Trailer for Final Fantasy XIII, which featured the English voice actors as well as several CG Movies and in-game graphics.

The full trailer is available via the E3 2009 section of the Playstation Store.

Final Fantasy XIV

Yes, it is confirmed. Final Fantasy XIV is already in development, and is planned to ship in 2010.

Final Fantasy XIV is another MMORPG and is slated to be only available for the Playstation 3 console.

A trailer unveiled during the press conference revealed the in-game graphics.

Final Fantasy VII

As Nacho stated in an earlier post, Final Fantasy VII has officially been released, as of 3 days ago, to the Playstation Store and is available for $9.99.

I've not gotten my hands (or internet connection rather) on it yet, but the Playstation Store reports the download size as 1.39 Gigabytes. One would assume that there would be no need to change between disc 1, 2, or 3, and that those parts of the game will automatically continue on.

Other PSone Classics

During the Press Conference, Sony announced that they will be pushing up to 50 classic titles into PSN.

Here, is a current and up-to-date list of all PSone classics available via the Playstation Store.

• 2Xtreme
• Bowling
• Castlevania Chronicles
• Castlevania: SotN
• CoolBoarders
• Crash Bandicoot
• Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
• Crash Bandicoot: WARPED
• Destruction Derby
• Final Fantasy VII
• Ford Racing
• Hot Shots Golf 2
• Jet Moto
• Jet Moto 2
• Jumping Flash!
• The King of Fighters '99
• Medal of Honor
• MediEvil
• Rally Cross
• Rayman
• Rayman 2: The Great Escape
• Resident Evil Director's Cut
• R-Type Delta
• R-Types
• Sno-Cross Championship Racing
• Spyro the Dragon
• Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!
• Spyro Year of the Dragon
• Street Fighter Alpha
• Street Fighter Alpha 2
• Suikoden
• Syphon Filter
• Syphon Filter 3
• Tekken 2
• Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
• Twisted Metal 2
• Warhawk
• Wild Arms
• WipEout

Addendum

Remember, all of this information can be seen via the Playstation Store in the E3 2009 section.


]]> FFCC http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=206 http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=203 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:12:37 GMT It's called Nier, and supposedly it's not going to be released in Japan at all. Doesn't look horrible. The trailer's here: http://e3.gamespot.com/video/6211276/ ]]> FFCC http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=203 http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=201 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:08:18 GMT Right now E3's going on, so there's a whole bunch of updates for crap. Here we go:

• Final Fantasy VII comes to PSN, finally.
• Final Fantasy XIV announced. It'll be on the PS3 and the PC next year. No Xbox announced. It'll be another MMO, bleh.
• FFXIII dated for Spring 2010.

And that's it for Final Fantasy. If there's anything else people want to see, put it in the comments, and I'll see what I can dig up. ]]> FFCC http://www.ffcrystalcosmo.com/forums/blog.php?b=201