Square Enix, the developer of Final Fantasy XIII and owner of the Final Fantasy franchise, has today announced that it has shipped more than five million units of Final Fantasy XIII.
The game has moved two million units in Japan and sent a further three million to the US and Europe.
These figures bring sales of the entire series to 96 million.
Square Enix have today announced as special Limited Collector’s Edition of their upcoming title, Final Fantasy XIII.
Available for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the pack will comprise of the game itself, an exclusive soundtrack CD featuring in-game music handpicked by the game’s composer, Masashi Hamauzu; a hardback book titled The World of Final Fantasy, covering character artwork, CG rendered artwork and game environments; Exclusive Art Prints depicting the Eidolons – the summoned allies of the lead characters – and a unique Brand of the l’Cie decal, the most iconic symbol from the game’s storyline.
Square Enix has announced today that the “overseas version” of J-RPG Final Fantasy XIII is now complete and has made a curious deferential apology for the delay.
Game director Motomu Toriyama has also spoken about features that have been enhanced since last summer’s consumer survey: “One of those features is characters' facial animations, which work as the core of any human drama. Their movements are completely synchronised with the English lines and, due to this, each scene in the game is truly spectacular.
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Natal to have dynamic 'play spaces,' but no patchable support (GameSpot) - Microsoft's Kudo Tsunoda revealed at the Tokyo Game Show some more details about Project Natal. He confirmed that the camera sees only in the infrared spectrum, meaning lighting conditions in the room will not matter. The technology will also be able to adjust in-game playing areas to match gamers' real-world playing areas. "We can configure the play space around your living room," explained Tsunoda. "Let's say you had sofas that were squeezing in this way, we can automatically move the walls of the [Ricochet] court in. If you don't have a wall that goes back that far, they can move the wall up. So we can totally customize the play area to the dimensions of your personal play area." Tsunoda also stated that it would be very difficult to update games with Natal support in a downloadable patch; more likely, older games would have to be re-released to make use of the tech.
Weekly PC Sales: Aion Cannons Fire (Shacknews) - NCsoft's fantasy MMO Aion once again dominated the digital PC sales arena last week. The title took the top two slots on both the Steam and Direct2Drive charts with its collector's edition and standard download, respectively. The plucky post-apocalyptic MMO Fallen Earth also seems to be doing well, capturing the third slot on both lists. Beyond the massively multiplayer stuff, Direct2Drive's five dollar sales are clearly pushing numbers, and Steam is still selling Counter-Strike.
Square Enix has announced at E3 that Final Fantasy XIII will be released to North America and Europe in autumn 2010.
Director Yoshinori Kitase provided the release window at a press event this morning, however did not elaborate as to if any other territories will receive the title. During the event, the game was shown being played on an Xbox 360.
In Final Fantasy XIII, players will embark on a journey through the cityworld of Cocoon and the outerworld of Pulse, encountering and fighting alongside a group of allies. At release, expect an evolved Active Time Battle system and a push to integrate seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and in-game cinematics. Visit the official website for more information.
Square Enix have released a Japanese trailer for Final Fantasy XIII, hot on the heels of the announcement this morning that it will also be released for the Xbox 360.
At last years E3 convention, Square Enix announced that they'd undertaken a colossal project involving the development of various content for multiple platforms. "Fabula nova crystallis", defined in Latin as "the new tale of the crystal," is made up of several different titles based on variations of the Final Fantasy XIII universe. However, while each title in the project features different characters, different worlds, and different stories, all are ultimately based on and expand upon a common mythos.
You can view the Japanese trailer at GP Downloads (26MB).
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Cocoon - a utopia in the sky. Its inhabitants believed their world a paradise. Under the Sanctum's rule, Cocoon had long known peace and prosperity. Mankind was blessed by its protectors, the benevolent fal'Cie, and believed that tranquil days would continue forever. Their tranquillity was shattered with the discovery of one hostile fal'Cie.
The moment that fal'Cie from Pulse - the feared and detested lowerworld - awoke from its slumber, peace on Cocoon came to an end. Fal'Cie curse humans, turning them into magic-wielding servants. They become l'Cie - chosen of the fal'Cie.
Those branded with the mark of a l'Cie carry the burden of either fulfilling their Focus or facing a fate harsher than death itself.
A prayer for redemption.
A wish to protect the world.
A promise to challenge destiny.
After thirteen days of fates intertwined, the battle begins.
Features:Final Fantasy XIII strategy guides.
- Take Part in a Gaming Experience that Sets New Standards - The first in the series developed for a simultaneous release on multiple high-definition consoles, FINAL FANTASY XIII pushes new boundaries in cinematic presentation, sound and gameplay.
- Experience the Unity of Speed and Strategy with the Ultimate Active Time Battle system - The familiar system has evolved, granting players the freedom of executing numerous commands in a single turn with the multi-slot ATB gauge. Whether inputting singular commands in each slot for consecutive attacks, or expending multiple slots at once to activate a devastating blow, it’s up to the players to respond effectively to the battle conditions at hand.
- Adapt to the Ever-Changing Tide of Battle with Paradigms - A brand-new game mechanic enabling players to assign roles to their party members at any time during battle, shifting between combat paradigms. Consisting of various combinations of the game's six roles, ranging from Commando, the offensive specialist, to Medic, the quintessential healer, paradigms allow players to respond and adapt instantly to any given situation to turn the tide and seize victory.
- Witness the Battle Scene Transform with an All-New Summon System - Introducing Gestalt Mode, a powerful dimension of the summon system that elevates the action to a whole new level. In Gestalt Mode, characters and their transformed Eidolons fight as one, dealing massive damage to enemies through simple button commands.
- Delve into an Emotional Experience - An immersive storyline connects players to an intriguing cast of characters. Will they have the strength to confront their cursed fates, or will destiny prevail over all that they believe in?
