XIII-3 hasn't yet been officially announced, but XIII-2 is expected to drop in January 2012.
Final Fantasy XIII-3 gets a head start on domain-name registration
by Jessica Conditt 
on Sep 10th 2011 2:30PM
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XIII-3 hasn't yet been officially announced, but XIII-2 is expected to drop in January 2012.
Reader Comments (102)
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:31PM Howard Roark said
can we please have vs.13 out before 13-3?!
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:49PM Gibbeynator said
@Howard Roark
No. Square would much rather pump out unecessary sequels to unecessary sequels, and remaking Final Fantasy 4 than finish Versus 13.
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No. Square would much rather pump out unecessary sequels to unecessary sequels, and remaking Final Fantasy 4 than finish Versus 13.
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 5:06PM LEONLEONLEON said
@Howard Roark
Ill just agree with you. I want it now :(
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Ill just agree with you. I want it now :(
Posted: Sep 11th 2011 12:30AM A Homemade Taco said
@Howard Roark
Versus isn't being delayed for/because of any other Square project. Two completely different development teams.
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Versus isn't being delayed for/because of any other Square project. Two completely different development teams.
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:33PM Outkastprince said
Considering I loved the first one, I wouldn't mind looking forward to 2&3.
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 5:27PM HighFiveJesus said
@Outkastprince
alright! something positive for a change.
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alright! something positive for a change.
Posted: Sep 11th 2011 2:28AM DokiDokiBawanga said
@Outkastprince loved FFXIII too! it's one of the best games i played! don't care about linearity loved characters ,battle system,music and presentation!
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Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:34PM den69 said
Please god no.
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:38PM Helghast102 said
Activision take note
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:58PM Helghast102 said
@Mazrael
More along the lines of.. register your domains ASAP and don't complain when someone else takes it.
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More along the lines of.. register your domains ASAP and don't complain when someone else takes it.
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:38PM Mazrael said
Could this be a trend that each Final Fantasy will be trilogies.. because that could get really confusing a few numerals down the line
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:38PM Shredator said
Maybe it's the BF3 fanatic that snatched up Moderwarfare3.com. Perhaps he's a Tales fan?
Posted: Sep 11th 2011 4:15AM Red Runner said
@Shredator
There have to be death threats and childish nerd rage over not translating games that have mediocre sales records in the US for it to be a Tales fan
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There have to be death threats and childish nerd rage over not translating games that have mediocre sales records in the US for it to be a Tales fan
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:38PM xiLeShadow said
Where the f--- is Versus 13?
Square, why don't you focus on your ANNOUNCE games first? You know the one you announced MORE THAN FIVE YEARS AGO.
Gran Turismo 5 and Final Fantasy Versus 13 were the prime reasons why I bought a PS3. Had to wait a long time for GT5 (and it wasn't as good as I expected at launch). Now I'm still waiting for V13. Ugh
Square, why don't you focus on your ANNOUNCE games first? You know the one you announced MORE THAN FIVE YEARS AGO.
Gran Turismo 5 and Final Fantasy Versus 13 were the prime reasons why I bought a PS3. Had to wait a long time for GT5 (and it wasn't as good as I expected at launch). Now I'm still waiting for V13. Ugh
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:40PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
I am so excited for this never ending series based on the never ending franchise.
Final Fantasy XIII-13 is not to far down along road at this pace,
I can't wait :D
Final Fantasy XIII-13 is not to far down along road at this pace,
I can't wait :D
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:46PM Cleric said
I didn't ask for this
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:52PM Red Runner said
@Cleric
FFXIII-3: The game we don't need, but deserve.
FF Versus-XIII: The game we don't deserve, but need.
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FFXIII-3: The game we don't need, but deserve.
FF Versus-XIII: The game we don't deserve, but need.
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 5:20PM archipelagos said
@Red Runner That's pretty much the perfect way of putting it. Good job.
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Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:50PM Red Runner said
Awesome! I can start hyping myself for a game I will never play.
But seriously...XIII is the most polarizing game since VIII, and they do THIS?
Okay then.
But seriously...XIII is the most polarizing game since VIII, and they do THIS?
Okay then.
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:51PM mcnichoj said
@(Unverified)
You're glad that you bought a game used that you returned anyway?
So glad I spit out that bad tasting gum. It came from under a table anyway.
You're glad that you bought a game used that you returned anyway?
So glad I spit out that bad tasting gum. It came from under a table anyway.
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:55PM Nintendo Tim said
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 3:07PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:55PM Axcalibur said
How does one of the most boring RPG's of all time get 2 sequels? damn... The story was so dull, half the cast were just annoying, the gameplay was frustrating and flawed, and even the music was piss poor!
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 3:54PM (Unverified) said
@Theneverendingsoda I see your point, but the PS1 also had Final Fantasy Tactics (not knocking it at all, my favorite game in the series, in fact.) As well as Final Fantasy Origins.
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Posted: Sep 10th 2011 9:45PM KenobiEagle said
@Axcalibur I thought the music was pretty awesome in parts. The gameplay was never frustrating. Once it opens up, I really felt like I needed to know what to do at all times otherwise I got rocked. I don't know how I feel about a XIII-3 when what I would love is Versus 13, but I'm done pretending like I know what SE might be thinking.
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Posted: Sep 11th 2011 12:04AM Axcalibur said
@KenobiEagle
In terms of the music - I found many times the music would be so loud, that I could hardly hear what the characters were saying. And there is no way to alter the musics volume. I also found that the battle tracks were a bit poor, and those tended to be the tracks you heard most.
In terms of gameplay - I suppose it's a case of preferring the older "turn based" style, over the more "action" style.
I also felt it was at times unnecessarily difficult - almost to the point of being cheap. Lots of trial and error - which I credit to poor game design.
In terms of the story - maybe I was just so bored of the linear gameplay (because let's face it, the first 8-10 hours is just a straight path) - I just couldn't get into the story, or even care. Lighting is just some b!tch - why should I give a damn about her.
After playing Deus Ex and seeing what Square Enix can accomplish (because, literally, that's the best game they've made since joining together) - it makes me disappointed in games like Final Fantasy 13.
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In terms of the music - I found many times the music would be so loud, that I could hardly hear what the characters were saying. And there is no way to alter the musics volume. I also found that the battle tracks were a bit poor, and those tended to be the tracks you heard most.
In terms of gameplay - I suppose it's a case of preferring the older "turn based" style, over the more "action" style.
I also felt it was at times unnecessarily difficult - almost to the point of being cheap. Lots of trial and error - which I credit to poor game design.
In terms of the story - maybe I was just so bored of the linear gameplay (because let's face it, the first 8-10 hours is just a straight path) - I just couldn't get into the story, or even care. Lighting is just some b!tch - why should I give a damn about her.
After playing Deus Ex and seeing what Square Enix can accomplish (because, literally, that's the best game they've made since joining together) - it makes me disappointed in games like Final Fantasy 13.
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:57PM Pure Black World Tendency said
Is that like 3 copies of FFXIII duct-taped together?
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:57PM TraceurRyuk Part III said
What the hell? How about we not do that.
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:57PM Xfire40 said
oh god no please stop square christ
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 2:57PM Androu1 said
@(Unverified)
You should've played more. The first few hours are lame, then it's cool and then it opens up a LOT. So much, in fact, that I'm still playing it, after 93 hours.
You should've played more. The first few hours are lame, then it's cool and then it opens up a LOT. So much, in fact, that I'm still playing it, after 93 hours.
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 3:01PM rob47 said
Not sure if want.
I liked 13 but this all depends on how 13-2 is and how faraway. V13 is.
Maybe Verses 13 will be 13-3?????????
I liked 13 but this all depends on how 13-2 is and how faraway. V13 is.
Maybe Verses 13 will be 13-3?????????
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 3:04PM Mmmmz said
@(Unverified)
Pretty sure that there's no RPG, let alone a Final Fantasy one, that can give you a decent glimpse in 1 hour.
Pretty sure that there's no RPG, let alone a Final Fantasy one, that can give you a decent glimpse in 1 hour.
Posted: Sep 10th 2011 4:55PM remakeyourself said
Amen. I generally give an rpg 5 or 6 hours before deciding to continue or not
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Posted: Sep 10th 2011 3:06PM Mmmmz said
We don't want it but we'll still buy it. If we don't and it sells well in Japan we can kiss future security in getting most RPGs from Square-Enix. Which we'll totally have a bitch-fit about.
So, in essence, they're taking us hostage and we're paying them to do it. If they do make a third one, here's hoping that the second one is flipping fantastic.
So, in essence, they're taking us hostage and we're paying them to do it. If they do make a third one, here's hoping that the second one is flipping fantastic.
