Final Fantasy XIII announcement possibly due on Nov. 13
by Griffin McElroy 
{ Nov 8th 2009 at 7:30PM } 
Before reading on, why not try to solve that puzzle for yourself? It's an anagram, which means you can mess the letters about to spell a secret message. Here's a hint: It was posted by Square Enix as a tease for Final Fantasy XIII, meaning it probably has something to do with that game. What's that? "A Chevron Non-nineteenth Mutt?" We suppose that's a pretty good guess, but unfortunately, it's the wrongest thing ever. A Final Fan-site recently had better luck uncovering the message's true meaning: "Announcement Nov Thirteenth."
The nature of this "announcement" is still up in the air, though our money's on an official North American release date for the super-anticipated RPG. Though, considering the speed at which the series is growing now, we wouldn't be surprised if Squeenix went ahead and dropped the Final Fantasy XV bomb on us.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 8th 2009 7:32PM
If only they were launching the US version the same date as the Japanese version...
That'd be one hell of an announcement.
Dave @ Nov 8th 2009 7:38PM
>implying that Square Enix loves their customers enough to do a worldwide release
Sadly, no.
Anthology @ Nov 8th 2009 7:43PM
Go back to /v/ Dave.
Or better yet, no, don't.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 8th 2009 7:45PM
Hey, SE re-released Chrono Trigger for the DS. They've got my vote.
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Nov 8th 2009 7:49PM
Why must your avatar consume 90% of the comments on Joystiq?
Discotheque @ Nov 8th 2009 7:59PM
This dude's on every story. I agree it would be one hell of an announcement, though very unlikely.
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Nov 8th 2009 8:01PM
It is his mission in life to be the crowned king of Joystiq.
King of the Nothings.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 8th 2009 8:03PM
Yep. Because I totally posted on the MMA article, and the 3D Dot Game Heroes article.
I'm the bloody Dark Lord of the Sith. Your petty titles mean nothing to me.
RANDOM G (Joystiq Troll Slayer) @ Nov 8th 2009 8:05PM
You're one to talk, Spyder. You used to comment on every post.
Discotheque @ Nov 8th 2009 8:06PM
Also why are our avatars always constantly disappearing?
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Nov 8th 2009 8:07PM
Dark Lord of the Nothings.
The fact that you justify your massive Joystiq ep3n0r by telling us which articles you HAVEN'T posted on says a lot.
"I've tasted every type of pie except carrot and pumpkin"
"THAT'S A LOT OF F---ING PIE!"
tmacairjordan87 @ Nov 8th 2009 8:07PM
@random g
Seriously, the hypocrisy here is delicious.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 8th 2009 8:13PM
At least I don't post my online ID's in a desperate attempt for friends.
Then again, I hardly ever play MP anyway. Notable exceptions are CoD and Halo.
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Nov 8th 2009 8:19PM
The only reason I post my ID is so that anyone who considers my comments to be 'of interest' can add me for some multiplayer matches. I'm definitely not the only person on Joystiq who does it, so your argument has pretty much hit a brick wall.
If I post in an article about Killzone 2 and mention that I enjoy the game, then people can see my ID directly in front of them if they wish to play. It doesn't really matter if I do this because, hey, guess what? There is no friends limit on the PS3. So all of my real friends and all of my space friends can be together on the same list. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!
What's your excuse for being an attention whore?
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 8th 2009 8:22PM
It's not attention. I'm just an opinionated asshole. I'll admit that.
Can we move on now? And just talk about how awesome this game will be?
Autobot (Now with Vitamin D)! @ Nov 8th 2009 8:47PM
You think you're an opinionated asshole?
Have you met someone named tmac? (Not saying anything bad about him, he just seems to get into a lot of arguments.)
tmacairjordan87 @ Nov 8th 2009 8:50PM
I won't disagree, I'm definitely not afraid to say what I'm thinking or how I really feel on something.
CheeziePotato @ Nov 8th 2009 8:57PM
@Spyder and Bradwart
Can you both stop arguing about who comments the most. Compared to some Joystiq users you guys actually comment less than a lot of users. And I don't see why it's bad not to have a life.
No life = MORE VIDEO GAMES!!!
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 8th 2009 9:06PM
Hey, I wasn't arguing about who comments the most.
I suspect that since my avatar is bright, blue, and distinctive, it's easily noticed.
Urza @ Nov 8th 2009 9:27PM
Or they're announcing they're cancelling the PS3 version to make it an Xbox 360 exclusive after disappoint sales of the PS3 Slim and PSP Go? Naaaaaah.
Reuben @ Nov 8th 2009 9:57PM
Who the hell cares who comments the most? I don't see what this has to do with anything.
johnnynumber5 @ Nov 8th 2009 10:47PM
Who cares how often he posts?
Leave him alone already. Stop bickering and derailing the thread. He likes it here and is just an active member of the community.
Blank-Mage @ Nov 8th 2009 11:15PM
I make comments because it makes me feel wanted by a community!
WHY WON'T YOU LOVE ME?!
Traceur_Ryuk [Founder of The Anti-EMCB(tm) and co-leader of ATDF] (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Nov 8th 2009 11:40PM
I know this is gonna sound extremely fanboyish, but the reason we aren't getting FF XIII the same date as Japan is because of the Xbox 360 port.
/truth
AvA (ice~) @ Nov 9th 2009 2:17AM
I don't comment often and I'm pretty sure no one here recognizes my name or even likes me, but that doesn't matter. the number of comments you have doesn't make you more loved...
Sly @ Nov 9th 2009 7:27AM
"There is no friends limit on the PS3. So all of my real friends and all of my space friends can be together on the same list. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!"
actually, there is a limit. the limit is 100 people. but sadly enough, all of your real friends and space friends can easily fit in that.
Space @ Nov 9th 2009 9:02AM
sadly? less than a 100 friends is sad?
I only have real life friends on my PSN (8) and XBL (18) accounts. Should I be depressed?
Sly @ Nov 9th 2009 6:04PM
i said real life friends *AND* "space friends". i only have like 6 real life friends on my PSN friends list because the majority (as in all but 7) of the people at my school only have 360s. but combined with "space" friends, i can't keep my friends list at below 100. i have to delete people constantly to fit on "space" friends.
Peter Moore @ Nov 8th 2009 7:38PM
Final Fantasy XV: Because we took so long to make XIII, we're cranking 'em out to make up for it.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 8th 2009 7:42PM
It could be worse...EA could announce Madden 12 and release it the same year as Madden 11...
Final Fantasy XIII-2?
Peter Moore @ Nov 8th 2009 7:45PM
'LEGO: Final Fantasy XIII-2 Online Versus' confirmed.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 8th 2009 7:46PM
Final Fantasy Hero
Autobot (Now with Vitamin D)! @ Nov 8th 2009 8:48PM
Grand Fantasy Hero XIII: The Lost US Release Date
Monica Dickey @ Nov 8th 2009 10:20PM
Seriously... This series will be a great way for kids to learn their roman numerals.
Marmot @ Nov 8th 2009 7:39PM
An almost Kojima-esque announcement of an announcement. Bravo
MrAlex @ Nov 8th 2009 7:46PM
Its only Kojima-Esque if they announce a countdown to another announcement.
Peter Moore @ Nov 8th 2009 7:49PM
Look at the clouds! You can make out Snake!
Metal Gear Fantasy confirmed.
dagamer43 @ Nov 8th 2009 9:00PM
This is the same company that did a countdown FOR A TRAILER. Never put anything past them.
skyzbig @ Nov 8th 2009 7:42PM
Is it wrong for me to want it to be a fanboy baiting announcement?
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 8th 2009 7:43PM
What, like "We're canceling the Xbox 360 version, pwned!"?
tmacairjordan87 @ Nov 8th 2009 8:08PM
No, more like the ps3 version getting cancelled. That would be far more satisfying to watch here, since there's so many sony fanboys. It would probably be even better than the multiplatform announcement at E3.
Gloqwi @ Nov 8th 2009 8:18PM
It would be like throwing a Molotov at a gas tank...
...wait, what?
eNrique @ Nov 8th 2009 9:03PM
What if just something everyone already knows?
Like,
tmacairjordan = douche
Electro Poof [Super Nintendo IT ONLY DOES EVERYTHING - Now Only $29.99] @ Nov 8th 2009 9:04PM
I hope they announce Kingdom Hearts 3 for Xbox 360 and PS3.
That will be fucking crazy.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 8th 2009 9:08PM
@enrique
I seem to recall a stupid statement you made earlier.
eNrique=hypocrit.
eNrique @ Nov 8th 2009 9:16PM
That was more like a joke darth.
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Nov 8th 2009 7:48PM
Watch it be a Final Fantasy XIII Home Space.
Then you'll all feel stupid for getting excited in the first place.
Not saying Home is bad. It would just be a funny thing to announce, seeing as everyone is jumping to conclusions.
Peter Moore @ Nov 8th 2009 7:52PM
I'll say it.
Home is bad.
Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith @ Nov 8th 2009 7:54PM
I second that. Waste of four gigs.
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Nov 8th 2009 7:56PM
I don't mind Home. I find it entertaining at times when I am in a pit of absolute boredom. But a Home Space is the last thing anyone wants this announcement to be.