Extended trailers for Final Fantasy XIII and XIII Versus on Japanese DVD
by Griffin McElroy 
on Dec 15th 2007 1:00PM
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Remorselessly ripped from the special features of CLOUD, a Japanese DVD named after Final Fantasy VII's spiky-haired protagonist, these extended trailers for Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XIII Versus (waiting just behind the jump) are pretty spectacular. We're willing to look beyond the lack of pointy hats and crystals, as we're aching to play the system's first offering from RPG powerhouse Square Enix.
Does it look like 13 will be your unlucky number? Don't worry, the next Final Fantasy franchise is just a decade away.
Reader Comments (64)
Posted: Dec 15th 2007 1:10PM (Unverified) said
Eh I havent cared about Final Fantsy since 9.
Wait no thats a lie the remake of 4 and FF Tactics games have my intrest
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Wait no thats a lie the remake of 4 and FF Tactics games have my intrest
Posted: Dec 15th 2007 3:15PM Dr Stabbingworth said
Even though the storylines and gameplay of the later games have been pretty "meh" I find FF games to be some of the most beautiful games made. Considering what the PS3 is, that's a good thing for the people who bought one.
But I'll second the "FF ended with 9 for me" notion.
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But I'll second the "FF ended with 9 for me" notion.
Posted: Dec 15th 2007 7:21PM ZippyDSMlee said
Agreed FF8 and FFX were shallow but pretty, 9 was the last great FF game, FF is now more a beautiful disaster just to see how poorly they dev the gameplay and refuse to learn from the process.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 7:59PM (Unverified) said
buncha crazies. I'm 105 hours into FFXII and I probably have another 20 hours to go ..... I hate myself for wanting all the hunts, espers, sidequests, etc O_O
I hated FF8, FF9. FFX was ok. FFX-2 was a joke. FF11 is boring. I'm hoping FFXIII is more like FFXII ^_^
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I hated FF8, FF9. FFX was ok. FFX-2 was a joke. FF11 is boring. I'm hoping FFXIII is more like FFXII ^_^
Posted: Dec 15th 2007 9:26PM (Unverified) said
ff12 was cool with the hunts and stuff, but the story blew. or at least I think it did, it was barely there. just wander from here until you hit another dungeon, etc
ff9 was the last great one
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ff9 was the last great one
Posted: Dec 16th 2007 10:57AM (Unverified) said
I actually liked most of the changes they made for XII. The story actually played out how a story in real life would for a band of players in the midst of a political espionage, war setting. I don't see how the generic fantasy fluff stories of the past are so revered. I want a good story, a well told story, I don't want a premise that's progressed with twists instead of anything that would actually require some skill to enthrall me with.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 1:38PM (Unverified) said
I liked the Versus trailer more, but it's the gameplay footage that I liked in the FF13 trailer. It would be amazing if Square Enix can achieve those kinds of graphics while only using 2/3 of the Cell Processor's potential.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 7:41PM (Unverified) said
Anonim,
there is gameplay footage on the first video...
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there is gameplay footage on the first video...
Posted: Dec 15th 2007 9:17PM (Unverified) said
I'm not naive enough to be fooled by target renders from 2 years back...
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 9:54PM heypaul said
Right Anonim, because rendering in aliasing lines is now standard protocol in target renders. Take a look at this:
http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/826/826843/img_4900628.html
The proof is in the pudding. It's running on PS3 hardware. No, it doesn't look as good as the pre-rendered footage that bookends the trailer, but it's as close as we've yet gotten.
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http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/826/826843/img_4900628.html
The proof is in the pudding. It's running on PS3 hardware. No, it doesn't look as good as the pre-rendered footage that bookends the trailer, but it's as close as we've yet gotten.
Posted: Dec 15th 2007 1:24PM (Unverified) said
The versus trailer looked alot like what I would expect from the next Kingdom Hearts game. I'm somewhat intrigued.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 11:01PM flameofdoom666 said
Thats interesting that you say that. The Kingdom Hearts mastermind is doing FF VERSES XIII.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 8:07PM (Unverified) said
If so it would most likely only be released in Japan.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 1:29PM (Unverified) said
They just stop pussyfootin around and just remake 7 already. How long could it take to bag up some graphics and knock out a voice script? dont touch a goddamn thing else and you got a winner.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 1:35PM (Unverified) said
There's already a rumor that Sony is co-producing the FF7 remake with Square Enix, but it's still early in development and won't be announced until at-least after FF13 is released.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 2:35PM (Unverified) said
It`s a rumor so I doubt there would be a credible link, but I think the rumor was reported in Famitsu.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 3:17PM Dr Stabbingworth said
It's bound to happen someday, so it's really more speculation than rumor.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 1:38PM (Unverified) said
They both look amazing. The in-game footage from the first trailer is almost perfect; could use some more anti-aliasing, but the animations and everything look fucking gorgeous. Wow. I want.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 1:51PM (Unverified) said
Could ps3 lose its ff exclusives? I really hope not.. seeing how its the only real reason for me to pick up a ps3. I'm talking about the real ff games, not crystal chronicles, which really sucks hard.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 5:27PM The Artist Formerly known as Jes said
Hey now
I enjoyed Crystal Chronicles
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I enjoyed Crystal Chronicles
Posted: Dec 15th 2007 2:02PM thisredengine Tweet me said
Another Square-Enix trailer, another character doing flips in the air while holding or using weaponry.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 2:03PM SecondTomorrow said
Versus looks to be the better game. At least all the male characters are wearing a full shirt. I still don't get how they're going to turn that full on action into an RPG, it's too fast unless they pull a BioWare and add a pause to do things.
And is it just me, or are the soldiers in the Versus trailer going full auto with SPAS-12 shotguns?
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And is it just me, or are the soldiers in the Versus trailer going full auto with SPAS-12 shotguns?
Posted: Dec 15th 2007 2:10PM SSUK said
The FFXIII trailer is very... Well, mixed up. Okay, some parts of it look VERY COOL, some parts look... Not so cool however, all of it seems to make no sense. Perhaps it's what Square wants, however when you're trying to push a game for a series which, let's face it is very hit or miss (I hated FFVII, I know, sadist, etc, hated FFXI and FFXII... However, I liked FFIII, FFIV and FFX... It's just very hard to like all the instalments of Final Fantasy.) you're best to lay on the "awesome" thick and far. However, the music is pretty awesome... I have too much of a soft spot for violin music...
FFXIII:V looks sweet, you don't need to know much about the game to realise the team behind the Kingdom Hearts series is the main gear in this title, it just SCREAMS their style of seemingly-depressive, yet strangely action-packed and exciting form of presentation.
However, overall... I still wouldn't be buying a PS3 for these games. I still hold out that the International versions of these games will be ported to 360, especially with Square and Sony at each other's necks at the moment. But if they aren't, it's not a real big shame for me.
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FFXIII:V looks sweet, you don't need to know much about the game to realise the team behind the Kingdom Hearts series is the main gear in this title, it just SCREAMS their style of seemingly-depressive, yet strangely action-packed and exciting form of presentation.
However, overall... I still wouldn't be buying a PS3 for these games. I still hold out that the International versions of these games will be ported to 360, especially with Square and Sony at each other's necks at the moment. But if they aren't, it's not a real big shame for me.
Posted: Dec 15th 2007 2:28PM (Unverified) said
I haven't play any ff games since 9. But, I do want to play it if it's on xbox 360, since it the console that I bought 2 years ago.
Well, hopefully they will make a REAL fantasy game not just a mixture of Sci-fi n fantasy.
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Well, hopefully they will make a REAL fantasy game not just a mixture of Sci-fi n fantasy.
Posted: Dec 15th 2007 2:41PM LaughingTarget said
Versus looks a bit more interesting to me. I'm seriously tired of the whole fantasy and cyberpunk setting. I'd be a better choice if they stopped falling back on the old "swords are better than guns" thing.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 3:48PM (Unverified) said
Because a sharpened peice of metal screams of excitement. XD
But yea, i'd rather watch a huge battle with swords then watch a firefight.
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But yea, i'd rather watch a huge battle with swords then watch a firefight.
Posted: Dec 15th 2007 11:19PM LaughingTarget said
Putting a gun on a sword just makes it even more retarded. The balance would be ruined and the grip useless for an actual swordfight. Plus, FF8's gunsword didn't actually shoot anything, all it did was inject magic into the blade. Basically, the gunblade is useless all around. It can't actually shoot anything and isn't designed for melee combat.
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Posted: Dec 16th 2007 12:54AM Vegeta has a ps3 said
@Samfish
John Woo would like to have a word with you.
Besides, I always find gunplay much more exciting then swordplay. Also Gunkata is pretty beast.
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John Woo would like to have a word with you.
Besides, I always find gunplay much more exciting then swordplay. Also Gunkata is pretty beast.
Posted: Dec 16th 2007 10:22AM LaughingTarget said
Ah, true, none can stand up to the Gramaton Cleric.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 2:45PM (Unverified) said
About December 2006 or so, Square Said that Final Fantasy XIII was only 3% complete. Factoring in the time, I'd say they're currently 40-60% with the game.
World Wide release? probably not. We still haven't gotten Crisis core. We (and by we, I mean the USA) didn't get FFVII until like...7 months after Japan.
Luckily, the PS3 is region Free. :)
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World Wide release? probably not. We still haven't gotten Crisis core. We (and by we, I mean the USA) didn't get FFVII until like...7 months after Japan.
Luckily, the PS3 is region Free. :)
Posted: Dec 15th 2007 2:46PM (Unverified) said
That was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 3:13PM (Unverified) said
"the system's first offering from RPG powerhouse Square Enix" - wouldn't that be the upcoming The Last Remnant?
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 3:45PM samfish said
I like the Versus trailer. That was fairly bad ass. But the other one just looks kind of stupid and generic.
Of course, I don't like the Final Fantasy games anyway, so what's it matter?
I actually bought FFXII, but I've never even removed it from it's case. It's the special edition, too. I just...can't bring myself to play it.
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Of course, I don't like the Final Fantasy games anyway, so what's it matter?
I actually bought FFXII, but I've never even removed it from it's case. It's the special edition, too. I just...can't bring myself to play it.
Posted: Dec 15th 2007 3:54PM (Unverified) said
My sister-in-law's going to be all up ons Vs.XII, what with all the emoprettyboy Kingdom Hearts sensibilities. I guess they've girled up their male protagonists so much, they have to bring in a female lead to kick ass with a healthy mental outlook again.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 6:07PM HighFiveJesus said
That, and the last time the lead was female, the game was dope ass amazing.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2007 9:46PM (Unverified) said
wait wait......didn't ffx-2 have a female lead? i sure do hope you're referring to ff6 though. i still load that sucker up from time to time just to watch the opening :)
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