Considering the impressive demo of Final Fantasy XIII running on Xbox 360 shown off at the Microsoft presser during E3, we were shocked to find out recently that the build being demoed was actually less than six months old. The game's producer Yoshinori Kitase told Giant Bomb during E3 that, "Up to the trial demo version that was released in Japan, [the game] was PS3-only in terms of development."
He explains further, saying, "The Xbox 360 version is definitely following after the PS3 version, but [we] were finally able to come to a point in the PS3 development where some of the staff could take their hands off and start programming the 360 version." Seems as though the claims that the PS3 version would be complete before work on 360 development started were a bit ... overzealous?
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 11:46AM StormEagle said
I can't tell if he's referring to his pistol or his beanie cap....
I'm pretty sure he doesn't know how to use either.
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I'm pretty sure he doesn't know how to use either.
Posted: Jun 16th 2009 11:47AM (Unverified) said
You know what would be more impressive? Actually releasing this game. Its been what? 4 years now?
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 11:54AM (Unverified) said
So the stopped working on the PS3 version so they can catch the 360 version up?
...Trying...hard...to...not...have..a..fanboy...reaction.......
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...Trying...hard...to...not...have..a..fanboy...reaction.......
Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:03PM R Planteer said
..."where some of the staff could take their hands off and start programming the 360 version."
Yes. Because "some" of the staff leaving is the same thing as "all work on the ps3 verison has been completely halted in order to work on the xbox 360 verison.
Its probably just like people whos job on the ps3 verison is done, so now they are going to work on the xbox verison.
Seriously, calm the hell down, you're embarassing yourself.
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Yes. Because "some" of the staff leaving is the same thing as "all work on the ps3 verison has been completely halted in order to work on the xbox 360 verison.
Its probably just like people whos job on the ps3 verison is done, so now they are going to work on the xbox verison.
Seriously, calm the hell down, you're embarassing yourself.
Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:11PM (Unverified) said
Yes im back, but I wish I still had my original account from back in 06.
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:16PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
What R said. Learn to read the article first and then comment.
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:52PM (Unverified) said
50 hours!? O_o you love pulling bullshit facts out of your ass dont you...
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 4:14PM emperorzeroxx said
Considering they said that they wanted to release both the 360 and ps3 version at the same time, I hope they hurry up and start working more on that 360 one... Or they may end up delaying the game xD
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 11:55AM (Unverified) said
Yeah, they probably started work on the XBox version early so they could have something for E3.
It looked quite decent I thought.
I think it's a good thing they started working on the XBox version anyway, purely for pragmatic reasons, since PS3 and XBox versions have to be complete for an outside of Japan release, it means the game will likely come out sooner.
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It looked quite decent I thought.
I think it's a good thing they started working on the XBox version anyway, purely for pragmatic reasons, since PS3 and XBox versions have to be complete for an outside of Japan release, it means the game will likely come out sooner.
Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:34PM (Unverified) said
They will never stop their bitching, if its not about Final Fantasy XIII then its about MGS: R. Its easy just to stop talking about but no, this bloody planks keep complaining.
They should just shut the fuck up, Sony Cronies, Ponies, I don't care what you call em, they're just a bunch of fucking wankers to me.
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They should just shut the fuck up, Sony Cronies, Ponies, I don't care what you call em, they're just a bunch of fucking wankers to me.
Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:49PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Keep drinking the hater-aid you bunch of chatty kathy's. All you Xombie shills ever do is complain and launch pre-emptive strikes. Always talking about other people bitching when all you do is bitch and complain on the daily. Is it some right of passage that only the most ardent 360 shills and trolls get the kool-aid avatar badge of honor or is it some kind of a sexual thing with the two of you?
Keep it ON PAP3R bitches.
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Keep it ON PAP3R bitches.
Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:55PM darkinchworm said
I'm here to bitch about bitching about bitching. Bitches.
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:58PM (Unverified) said
Wow! that was a fast downvote. I think we got a record here!
I hope I didn't make any little Sony fanboys cry here for what I said.
Sorry about that Sony Cronies... Ponies... whatever.
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I hope I didn't make any little Sony fanboys cry here for what I said.
Sorry about that Sony Cronies... Ponies... whatever.
Posted: Jun 16th 2009 1:14PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
She wore a itsy bitsy teeny weenie yellow polka dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today!!!
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That she wore for the first time today!!!
Posted: Jun 16th 2009 1:17PM Pure Black World Tendency said
Let's just face the facts here: Fanboys (like Killiam) have no friends. But being fanboys they feel part of a society or group because they own a particular console.
The fanboy is very protective of his imaginary friends in this group, and instinctively hates his imaginary enemies that own the competing console.
You shouldn't feel hostility towards the fanboy, but rather pity.
- Lunastra, who has a lot of xbox/wii friends
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The fanboy is very protective of his imaginary friends in this group, and instinctively hates his imaginary enemies that own the competing console.
You shouldn't feel hostility towards the fanboy, but rather pity.
- Lunastra, who has a lot of xbox/wii friends
Posted: Jun 16th 2009 1:26PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Take note all, Killiam XXIII the wise one speeks, his words of fanboyism enlighten us all :D
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 1:45PM (Unverified) said
"Lunastra, who has a lot of xbox/wii friends"
Wait, you don't have any PlayStation friends? What happened Lunastra? You want to talk about it? We here for you mate. Cry if you need to cry.
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Wait, you don't have any PlayStation friends? What happened Lunastra? You want to talk about it? We here for you mate. Cry if you need to cry.
Posted: Jun 16th 2009 2:31PM Sly C said
killiam, forever the troll. why do we need the stupid names? sony ponies, microslaves, teeny wiinies? REALLY? do you have nothing better to do than sit here thinking up "creative" names for people you don't like for some arbitrary reason? if you don't have anything better to do, here's an idea: you go play video games!
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 3:43PM (Unverified) said
Fanboys of any type aren't welcome. True gamers don't care which console they play, only about the games.
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 11:56AM (Unverified) said
Lock up your valuables! There's a FLAME WAR a' comin'!
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:04PM (Unverified) said
Well yeah it's obvious the west has overtaken the east but this will be multiplatform so it's going to outsell Mass Effect 2 (which is a damn shame, but oh well). I'm pretty convinced ME 2 will be the better game though...square enix has shown that they have no interest in changing their old stale ways.
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:13PM ExMcCloud said
And EVERYONE here should be thanking MS for that Tmac.....I know we don't like giving credit here because it makes u look like a fanboy BUT Bethesda, and Bioware have led the charge for Western RPG's they gained their fame from the original Xbox. One of the only GOOD things the Original Xbox did for Western Developement
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:14PM (Unverified) said
@ tmac Square has completely redone the battle system from scratch. How is that not changing their old stale ways?
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:18PM ExMcCloud said
Leroy thats a JOKE...Tmac is right....Square is taking the same battle system and putting touches on it.....U want an example of REVAMPING your battle system? Bioware made Baldurs gate, then REVAMPED battle system and made Star Wars KOTOR, Then REVAMPED the system again and made Jade Empire, Then did it again and made Mass Effect, And finally they are doing it again and making Dragon Age, Hell they even made a battle system for Sonic Chronicles lol.....That's actually changing things and taking up the challenge to make something new every time.
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:19PM (Unverified) said
Because its still turn based. That is archaic and needs to die for something different, everything else that's archaic and used 10+ years ago was wiped out for something better.
ExMccloud
I agree for the most part. Western RPGs on consoles were in the baby steps last gen, and while they were good it wasn't enough to win me on board. But this gen they've really stepped up and snatched the top spot from the japanese. I'd like to see more quality western rpg devs though, because it seems Bioware and Bethesda are doing all the work.
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ExMccloud
I agree for the most part. Western RPGs on consoles were in the baby steps last gen, and while they were good it wasn't enough to win me on board. But this gen they've really stepped up and snatched the top spot from the japanese. I'd like to see more quality western rpg devs though, because it seems Bioware and Bethesda are doing all the work.
Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:26PM (Unverified) said
tmac Dragon Age has a turn based system as well, and it is made by Bioware.
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:31PM (Unverified) said
Sometimes turn-based is a good thing. Persona 4 was fantastic.
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:32PM ExMcCloud said
Sonic Chronicles is turn based to....BUT they touch every facet of RPG's Square continues to put out Turn based game after turn based game.....Its ridiculous....The only game they've done truly different is FF12 which took KOTOR's battle system and threw Gambits on it.....lol
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Posted: Jun 16th 2009 12:39PM (Unverified) said
ExMcCloud Have you even seen the FFXIII videos? It's faster than KOTOR and FFXII.
Lord Toastington Yes, Persona 4 is the best game ever!
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Lord Toastington Yes, Persona 4 is the best game ever!
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