Square Enix Confirms FFXIII Is Not Exclusive To PS3

[andylawcc]

wait, I don't get it.

so FF13 = one main game plus spin-offs? or should those iteration be considered as expansion?

 

[Dacalo]

FFXIII and FFXIII Versus = PS3 exclusive

Other FF games based on Fabula Nova Crystallis = other systems.

 

[EKKC]

Originally posted by: Dacalo
FFXIII and FFXIII Versus = PS3 exclusive

Other FF games based on Fabula Nova Crystallis = other systems.

i think that is true, but they also said this so they don't have to flip-flop later on IN THE EVENT that XBOX 360 outsells PS3 in America and that it is more financially viable on MS's or Nintendo's platforms

 

[0roo0roo]

that is the most excellent news. :thumbsup:
no need for square enix to tarnish their reputation by being so close to sony anymore.

 

[Howard]

I shouted "Yes!" out loud. Really, I did.

*happy*

 

[OVerLoRDI]

Originally posted by: tenshodo13

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: tenshodo13
Had this discussion elsewhere

1. That is the ONLY site that has this info, no where else is this even listed

2. There are 6 FF13 games. 3 of them were never given a console. So that could be it

3. There is not even a quote or a source backing up his statement

6? I've heard of 3. Where are you getting 6 from?

Screw it. 5
Final Fantasy XIII
Final Fantasy Agito XIII
Final Fantasy Versus XIII
Final Fantasy Haeresis XIII
Final Fantasy Dissidia

That is disgusting why can't they just make one very large game.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

Originally posted by: AbAbber2k
While I love my Wii and while likely NEVER own a PS3, this just sounds like unannounced spin-offs for non-PS3 systems ala the PSP titles. Though it wouldn't surprise me that SquareEnix would want to profit off the significant 360 user base. Imagine what FFXIII could do for 360 sales in japan.

Nothing if they're available for PS3 and/or Wii. 360 needs exclusives that are of interest in Japan in order to pick up sales because the population is simply too loyal.

 

[desiplaya4life]

i use to be a sony fanboy. up till ps2.

screw ps3. i hope it dies after seeing all the screwup, macho-ism, arrogance sony has shown us. its not good in the community so far

i fully support x360 for hardcore gaming and wii for some good fun as well.

 

[Beev]

You support ANY of the current gen systems for hardcore gaming? I'd sure love to know what uber games you're playing, because as it stands, none of the current gen systems are worth having really. That said, I do own a Wii and 360, for future games of course, since there isn't jack god damn sh!t worth playing on either of them yet, except Zelda, which took all of half a week.

 

[Eeezee]

Originally posted by: Tiamat
well at least now i dont have to save up and buy a ps3 specifically for that game (as i did with FFX back in the day with the PS2).

Too bad they probably wont release it for the PC...

They released FF7 for PC, I know that much for sure. I don't know if they've released any other FF games for PC, but nothing is beyond hoping for.

 

[Eeezee]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: tenshodo13

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: tenshodo13
Had this discussion elsewhere

1. That is the ONLY site that has this info, no where else is this even listed

2. There are 6 FF13 games. 3 of them were never given a console. So that could be it

3. There is not even a quote or a source backing up his statement

6? I've heard of 3. Where are you getting 6 from?

Screw it. 5
Final Fantasy XIII
Final Fantasy Agito XIII
Final Fantasy Versus XIII
Final Fantasy Haeresis XIII
Final Fantasy Dissidia

OK, so what you meant was "There are 5 FF13 games. 2 of them haven't even been announced yet."

At very least, it seems that the exclusivity of Final Fantasy XIII (proper) is not a certainty:
http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6167864.html

That wouldn't be great for the PS3 if true. Sony needs to seal the deal.

If they haven't been announced, how did he know about them? Hell, why do I know about them too?

 

[Beev]

They did 8 for PC as well. I don't foresee any of the console FF's ever being on PC again.

 

[I4AT]

How the hell do you have multiple FFXIIIs? Why wouldn't it be 13-19, what's the story on that?

 

[Eeezee]

Originally posted by: AbAbber2k
While I love my Wii and while likely NEVER own a PS3, this just sounds like unannounced spin-offs for non-PS3 systems ala the PSP titles. Though it wouldn't surprise me that SquareEnix would want to profit off the significant 360 user base. Imagine what FFXIII could do for 360 sales in japan.

I don't think it will matter. Even if FFXIII showed up on 360 (no credence has been given to that rumor), that doesn't discredit the fact that almost every other Japanese RPG is made on the PS3, and the FFXIII will at least be *on* the PS3. If given the choice between a console you own and a console you don't own, which would you choose? That's been a huge reason for the PS3's dismal sales in the US, the 360 got a year's head start.

 

[Eeezee]

Originally posted by: I4AT
How the hell do you have multiple FFXIIIs? Why wouldn't it be 13-19, what's the story on that?

With Final Fantasy, if you want multiple games sharing the same world, you have to give them the same number. This is because traditionally, if the FF game has a new number then it's a new story with new characters. For example, FF X-2 was the FFX world and most of the characters were present, but they didn't call it FFXI because it wasn't the next game yet; just an expansion of the FFX game.

 

[Imaginer]

Ouch.... guess the fat lady has sung for the PS3.

So when does this make its way to the PC?

 

[Beev]

People who only read the OP in a thread shouldn't be allowed to reply.

 

[Kromis]

Originally posted by: Sraaz
People who only read the OP in a thread shouldn't be allowed to reply.

tru.dat

 

[mlm]

Originally posted by: I4AT
How the hell do you have multiple FFXIIIs? Why wouldn't it be 13-19, what's the story on that?

It's a new trend they're doing. They're taking the specific world in the "main" game and creating off-shoots. They have done/are doing this for FFVII, FFX, and FFXII. There are also rumors of a new MMORPG which has been speculated to either fall under FFXIII or will be another FFXI.

 

[Aikouka]

Originally posted by: mugs
Sounds about right. I loved IV and VI though.

Both of those are also available on the GBA. I finally found a copy of FFVI Advance last night at Circuit City after every store was either sold out or didn't carry it for the longest time.

 

[AkumaX]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabula_Nova_Crystallis_Final_Fantasy_XIII

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: OVerLoRDI

Originally posted by: tenshodo13

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: tenshodo13
Had this discussion elsewhere

1. That is the ONLY site that has this info, no where else is this even listed

2. There are 6 FF13 games. 3 of them were never given a console. So that could be it

3. There is not even a quote or a source backing up his statement

6? I've heard of 3. Where are you getting 6 from?

Screw it. 5
Final Fantasy XIII
Final Fantasy Agito XIII
Final Fantasy Versus XIII
Final Fantasy Haeresis XIII
Final Fantasy Dissidia

That is disgusting why can't they just make one very large game.

They're all different types of games. Final Fantasy XIII is typical Final Fantasy game - a Japanese/console RPG. Versus is an action RPG, and Agito is for mobile phones. The other two haven't been announced yet, and may not even be video games. It's the same thing they did with Final Fantasy VII - there were several games in different genres, as well as two movies and two books.

Originally posted by: Eeezee

If they haven't been announced, how did he know about them? Hell, why do I know about them too?

Because Square-Enix applied for trademarks on the names.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Eeezee

Originally posted by: AbAbber2k
While I love my Wii and while likely NEVER own a PS3, this just sounds like unannounced spin-offs for non-PS3 systems ala the PSP titles. Though it wouldn't surprise me that SquareEnix would want to profit off the significant 360 user base. Imagine what FFXIII could do for 360 sales in japan.

I don't think it will matter. Even if FFXIII showed up on 360 (no credence has been given to that rumor), that doesn't discredit the fact that almost every other Japanese RPG is made on the PS3, and the FFXIII will at least be *on* the PS3. If given the choice between a console you own and a console you don't own, which would you choose? That's been a huge reason for the PS3's dismal sales in the US, the 360 got a year's head start.

Yeah, FFXIII wouldn't help the 360 in Japan. It would help it in the US though.

In any event, it doesn't sound likely that it'll be cross-platform.

 

[ShotgunSteven]

Originally posted by: EKKC
if true, let me be the 1st to say:

ps3wned

i wish they would make a new 2D Final Fantasy based on the old days (fresh stories, etc, but interface similar to FF4-6) on the DS.
like what new super mario bros. did. maybe a New Final Fantasy DS.


edit: know about Ff12 revenant wings, but that's part of the FF12 story

There is a new Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles coming out for the Nintendo DS if I recall correctly. You will be able to play with other people controlling other characters in your group, except instead of having them all in front of the Gamecube as with the original Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles, you will be able to do it over Wi-Fi.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: ShotgunSteven

Originally posted by: EKKC
if true, let me be the 1st to say:

ps3wned

i wish they would make a new 2D Final Fantasy based on the old days (fresh stories, etc, but interface similar to FF4-6) on the DS.
like what new super mario bros. did. maybe a New Final Fantasy DS.


edit: know about Ff12 revenant wings, but that's part of the FF12 story

There is a new Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles coming out for the Nintendo DS if I recall correctly. You will be able to play with other people controlling other characters in your group, except instead of having them all in front of the Gamecube as with the original Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles, you will be able to do it over Wi-Fi.

That's an action RPG though, isn't it?