Final Fantasy XV Used to Be a PS4 Exclusive, Insider Claims

Industry insider Ahsan Rasheed, nicknamed Thuway, is known as a fairly reliable source of rumors that has been proven wrong rarely. Today he gave an interesting snippet of information about Final Fantasy XV, that apparently, according to his sources, used to be a PS4 exclusive (and not just a PS3 exclusive in the guise of Final Fantasy Versus XIII)

[ritsuka666]

Meh..Some people have simply lost interest in the game and/or the Final Fantasy series anymore.

[Abriael]

Quite sure that doesn't apply to all those playing and enjoying Final Fantasy XIV right now. And there are a lot of them, and more come in every day.

[mikeslemonade]

I'd be instantly more excited if FFXV was exclusives. Time and time again exclusives have been proven to be better quality that multi-plats in general.

[Abriael]

@mikeslemonade: that's normally true for first party games more than third party games though.

[mikeslemonade]

Lets be more specific.. then. Compare metascores for multiplat FFs with exclusive FFs. Similair to Resident Evils and DMCs too.

[Abriael]

@mikeslemonade: personally, I think that's more due to sequel fatigue, the multiplat ones also come afterwards.

[abzdine]

i lost ALL interest in FF. to me it stopped at FFXII...
i don't want an A-RPG i want a real FF but i'm tired of repeating this everytime and that's why i'm not interested in this series anymore

Abriael: Talking about FF14 as being a main FF is an insult!! cool people like it but that's not what an oldschool FF fan is expecting. I dont give a damn about the online i just wanna play an amazing SP

[Abriael]

@abzdine: what you personally want to play is a bit irrelevant to what is good.

Final Fantasy XIV is a mainline Final Fantasy, and that's a fact. And as a matter of fact it's probably the best since XI and one of the best overall.

[Skip_Bayless]

Sequels.. like X-2, and Lightening returns?? Well the orignal FFXIII was average to begin with.

I like a me a final fantasy. Just not happy with SE's unethical practices.

[abzdine]

@Abriael:
to me it is, and that's all what posting opinions is about.
i speak in the name of oldschool FF fans because i am one of them and i know what SE has to do to win us back again.
SE are trying to open up to different tastes and make their most famous franchises appeal to new comers but the way they are proceeding is pushing away the fanbase from Squaresoft glorious days

[Irishguy95]

Yeah this is how it is, regardless of how good FFXV looks, fanboys don't care.

GTA
Bethesda Games
Witcher 3
Bioshock series
Mass effect series
Battlefield

I could go on. Exclusivity does not affect the quality of the game. The studio behind it does.

FFXIII sucked for many reasons, and would have sucked just as bad as an exclusive.

[MonChiChi]

I dunno, I am very big into XIV but for some reason I don't really care for 15. Maybe the whole lightning saga killed it for me or the long wait for versus to be renamed and showed.

That's just me though, to each their own. I will say I am excited for KH3 though, even though that was long wait as well.

[Irishguy95]

See for me, KH's combat is what I liked about it, I could give two ****s for the story. Well, not completely true, but for me, I can't stand a certain level of cheesiness. KH had that, FFXIII blew that out of the park, FFXV seems to have left it behind. Besides how the characters look, they all seem quite normal. Which is good. No melodrama is what I want. And FFXV is just having less of it. Less emos etc, again despite how they look(which is just Japanese style these days)

Other than that, what I always liked about FF was NOT it's combat, but everything else. The combat was passable for me. At best it was a decent turn based RPG. Not a great one. But it was passable so the story and everything else carried it. Now I always loved KH's battle systems. Especially 1, bbs and 3D. FFXV is taking everything I love about Final fantasy, and then KH's battle system and putting them together. Along with some cinematic boss battles which I don't mind so long as their are regular boss battles too(Which there is). Everyone likes Uncharted. Everyone. I do too. I don't mind some more of that in any other game.

I don't see whats to dislike about FFXV, the only thing that I could see is that people don't like the change from older FF's.

However realistically, if you like KH, and you like any FF, you should REALLY like FFXV. FFXV is not KH turned FF. It's FF with KH's combat system/ Along with teleporting and some Tps combat like Dirge of Cerberus/

FFXV seems like a culmination of everything Squaresoft/Enix have ever done right in their video games. It's "Lets take the best things out of all our games and put them into this, then add some more and make it more mature"

[DarkZane]

@mikeslemonade Yes exclusives are better than multiplats.

However, rejoice in the matter that the PS4 version will definitely be the superior version.

[x5exotic]

"I'd be instantly more excited if FFXV was exclusives. Time and time again exclusives have been proven to be better quality that multi-plats in general."

Yeah to blind Uncharted/Halo fanboys, they are the worst.

[Pennywise138]

@abzdine
I agree with you completely. I'd give anything to play a 90s style final fantasy on current gen systems. The story, the freedom, the gameplay, the world map and just the over all feel hasn't been the same since the ps1 era. Ffx was great but also when you could tell things were changing. Starting with taking away the ability to control the airship yourself.

[DragonKnight]

Am I the only one who thought "yeah, when it was Versus XIII" here?

[pivotplease]

He's right. Nothing they have released including XIV has the level of creativity and depth they used to offer in their golden age. However, I expect/hope for redemption with this game because Tetsuya Nomura is the man...enough said.

@abzdine

Completely agree. The old school FF style was the apotheosis of RPGs. Now, they rely too much on cheese and glorifying the action (basically ruining the battle system and seizing all credibility and realism from the story, characters, and visuals). They've sold out into something only people with no preconception of what a "good JRPG" is would buy into. Not sure what garbage abriael enjoys but keep me away from it... He discounts your opinion as irrelevant while his matters and reflects the general public? Sure. If square followed the old school fan's advice they would be raking in double.

[Langkasuka]

I've never played any Final Fantasy before and I really like how Final Fantasy XV is looking up.
There will always be new players coming in, and FF's series seem to be always something to look forward to.

[HarryMasonHerpderp]

As soon as Square make a Final Fantasy that lives up to the old days of FFIV,V,VI,VII,VIII,IX and X then I'll be interested in the series again.
We all know it's never going to happen though.

[Pennywise138]

How are you getting so many disagrees? Is everyone on n4g just so young they think the series started at ffxiii?

[brightlight]

To be honest, I wasn't a big fan of FF in the first place, put the last ones couldn't make me one.

[Pain]

FFXV...I never had interest in the first place in the offline single player Emo drama feast and really don't anymore. I don't wait for vapour ware or a game thats been in development longer then my best friends kids have been Alive.

FFXIV on the other hand is Crack-tastic.

[josephayal]

FF is dead, the way to save the franchise is quite simple, they need to just re boot the series

[Snookies12]

How does one reboot the series when just about every iteration is completely different?

[Godmars290]

Haven't lost interest in it, but at the same time its pointless to "be excited" about news news for it. Square hasn't shown any real ability for story telling, game making for that matter, since FFX. And that had issues.

[JodyCones]

Not true. The fan base is on PlayStation and square recognizes that because it originated there from ff7. (I know the first were on snes). They just like the extra profit. It will sell more on PS4 that's for sure, as well as kingdom hearts 3.

[hqgamez]

truth is square mainly in the US cares about money.
XV is only coming to ps4 in Japan even with the Xbox One release.

Square wants money. They know Sony would like it exclusive, but Square most likely demanded a price. A price Sony knows it isn't worth it.
Square just wants money. They're doing it with Tomb Raider, did it with deus ex, will always do it. Kingdom hearts & FFVX ain't gonna do big numbers on the xbox one, but they just want more money.

[PaleMoonDeath]

After the recent E3 trailer, I'd say it has more people interested than ever before, including me, multiplatform or not I've been waiting for this game for so damned long I don't care about the platform.

Just give me the damned game, I bought my PS3 with FFv13 & MGS4 in mind, now it's MGS5 & FF15 with my PS4. Good times lay ahead for everyone.

[Gamer1982]

After better sales of 13 on S3 even after mass adverts by MS its not surprising but obviously MS ponied up again trying to once again crack japan.. But there once again deluded thinking buying content there rivals also have is gonna sell there consoles in Japan they need unique exclusive consoles if there gonna crack it.

[Tales RPG addict]

The Namco Tales series is gaining serious traction and popularity in EU and NA right now. Cause of SE and their screw ups Namco has begun to gain a foothold for the Tales series here in the west. Heck "Tales of Xillia" sold over 1 million copies here in NA alone.

The last FF masterpiece was FFX for the PS2 and that was when Sakaguchi was still at Squaresoft prior to the merger. Not to mention Namco is one of the gaming companies that didnt have financial problems last gen.

FFXIV A Realm Reborn is pretty fun, but the older FF titles are still better. SE keeps losing their long time employees as time goes on. As it is Tetsuya Nomura is one of the few people holding the company together.

Im still waiting on that Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Tales series crossover game.

[guitarded77]

@ ritsuka666

I know what you mean... XIII really put me off the series, and I've been playing since the beginning, but XIV is really fun, and I'm not even an MMO fan. It's a fun ride in the FF universe(s), and if they can make XV as good as it looks, then FF may be back to what we know and love. I had given up hope, but playing XIV, and seeing XV and KH3 has me hopeful.

[Magicite]

But just some.

[blackblades]

@ritsuka666
I'm very interested in it and KH3, main 2 games that interest me on ps4, everything else is just eh.

[OlgerO]

Im glad to hear that this game can now be enjoyed by both xbox one and PS4 owners.

[MegaRay]

I thought im the only one

[colonel179]

Until Microsoft made a big check, that is.

Add: However, I think that worldwide sales of the Xbox and sales of the game for Xbox, will determine the exclusivity for Kingdom Hearts 3.

Seeing how greedy (and backstabbers) Square Enix are, if the Xbox doesn't sell well in Japan and worldwide, they could cancel Kingdom Hearts 3 for Xbox. The fact that FF XV is coming to Xbox had to do with money from Microsoft. There is no way that Sony didn't want to open the checkbook, more so than Microsoft were willing to offer any amount of money to 1up Sony.

[Abriael]

or until Sony decided not to make one.

[Necro_559]

This is total BS. FF hasnt been exclusive for awhile. Many things attribute to this, non of them being MS paying. Square Enix just doesnt have the capital to release their major games as exclusives. And considering the fact that the Xbox ONE IS selling extremely well. Its actually selling just as good as the PS4 in less markets and at a higher cost. That says a lot.

[Ricegum]

I agreed with you for while until you started raving on about the Xbox One. It's clearly not selling as good as PS4.

[creatchee]

@Unreal01

Xbox One clearly not selling as good as PS4 =/= Xbox One not selling well

[GamingNerd013]

While I agree with u to a point u can't denied that MS pays big money to have games be on xbox that were on PS only before like FFx13 series DMC series tekken series and some others. In my opinion I'm glad everyone gets to enjoy them but at same time makes me wonder how much better some of the games would of been if they stayed PS exclusives. Also X1 isn't doing really great compared to PS4 in sales in fact ps4 is outselling it by large margin.

[Ricegum]

@creatchee

I didn't say it wasn't. I'm just addressing the fact that Necro said the Xbox One is selling just as much as the PS4.

[XiSasukeUchiha]

@Necro_559

Just be glad we're all play FFXIV this Gen like last gen

[Ricegum]

I don't know. It was probably a matter of fact that Square just saw more money making it multi platform, I doubt it had anything to do with MS paying them. And lets face it, judging by the terrible FF13 trilogy they probably need the money.

Saying that, I am disappointed by the decision, but I think PS4 will have the definitive version anyway as well as potential exclusive content (perhaps).

[miyamoto]

and so the vicious cycle continues to spiral down for ScrewedEinix where they should have learned their lessons and stop the stupidity with FF XIII Versus or FF XV, right?

and we thought the $100 million bribe to make FF XIII multiplat was the last of its kind as the new ScrewedEnix honcho stated before... but men are easily corrupted indeed.

and thus this rumor will again ignite the fury & distrust of Japanese gamers as evidence of how FF XIII went down the drain

[mediate-this]

Listen to this big executive here

[GDDR6_2014]

Just why would a third party developer make an exclusive unless they are paid for it? It's not greed, just makes business sense

[webeblazing]

The Sony fanboys are going crazy in here they want every game to be exclusive but Dont want any games that's on their console too go multi plat
The amount of people downplaying the game in here is rediculous too. Xbone has blu ray so what's the problem this time.

[DCfan]

I want FFXII International :(

[chikane]

Cool still only buying it one the playstation

[gamejediben]

It might as well be exclusive because I don't know even one person that has even the slightest interest in Xbox One after Microsoft's past year. Who cares if a tiny fraction of Xbots get the game if 90% or more of gamers buy it on PS4.

[CrossingEden]

You must not talk to many gamers then, you do realize that there are more gamers outside of your small group of friends right? Yes, let's ignore the 1.5 million people who own and are happy with their xb1 purchase. That's totes how real life works. *facepalm* It's good that more than just a select audience get to enjoy this game and also KH3. Not to mention that this is an UNCONFIRMED RUMOR. And yet people are like always, pretending that a ps4 rumor is automatically fact if it's not negative. -_-

[gamejediben]

Oh come on, after M$'s anti-consumer policies were revealed I seriously doubt the Xbone will sell lifetime more than the Wii U. Xbone is in dead last place and its going to stay there for the rest of this generation.

What kind of fool buys a gaming machine that is overpriced, anti-consumer and has almost no exclusives?

I'm an omnigamer and I buy every console (eventually) but even I wouldn't touch the Xbone with a ten foot pole. If Microsoft lost me, they've lost. Period. End of subject.

[DCfan]

As if all xbox gamers play FF or even know of it.
Lets look how FF13 started on the 360 and then the sequel bombed on the platform. Personally, i don't even know why japanese bother with the 360 regarding their games.

[Juste_Belmont]

"Making it multiplat lets more people enjoy the game" is the worst argument for multiplats I have ever heard, yet it continually gets parroted by almost everyone.

Why weren't Xenoblade or The Last Story multiplats? Why didn't SE make a Wii version of FFXIII or are planning a Wii U version of XV? You can't blame hardware limitations, because that clearly didn't stop them from making XIII for the 360.

If a company makes a game an exclusive on a certain console, whether it's a PS, MS, or Nintendo, and you want to play it, then you should buy that console. If you can't afford to buy more than one console, then choose wisely. I didn't get to play any Fable games, The Last Remnant, Tales of Vesperia, or Alan Wake for the 360, and I accept that because I chose to buy a PS3 and a Wii.

I still had plenty of games to play and I don't feel left out at all because of my decision. Stop feeling like you deserve to play every game on your chosen console and appreciate the many games that you do have to choose from.

[lets_go_gunners]

I can't believe people are agreeing with your comments just goes to show how this site is infested with fan-boys who only think inside their small boxes.

[BABY-JEDI]

I always thought Final Fantasy adventures would be completely new adventures. But when I have played the latter FFX onwards. It just felt like re-treaded themes. Now it seems to be lightning is here, lightning returns, then lightning a gone LoL

[Fishermenofwar]

LOLZ

[Bundi]

My Xbox...my Xbox is ready

[breakpad]

...doesnt matter another wasted FF ...while Squarenix could take full advantage the potential of PS4s power and make a superb game now will compromise with the specs of Xbone as it is impossible to make a multipl game with clear superiority in PS4...and after that will wonder why their game didnt sell well, like FF13 were they broke one game into 3 parts (their expansions were clear an already made work which was delayed in purpose) in order to fit in X360 dvd and sell more .old failed anticonsumer tactics

[kx11]

from business point of view it was wise to make multi-platform

exclusive games makes more money for the 1 platform but less money for the developing studio unlike multi-plat games

[kenshiro100]

No it doesn't. Why Square doesn't want to take advantage of the PS4'S potential is beyond me.

[iMaim]

If this was 7 years ago I would've cared.
Now I just want the game to come out.

[VsAssassin]

Well, duh. FFvs13 was supposed to be exlcusive to the PS3. The rebrand to FFXV is SE's strategy to have it multiplat. After FFXIII, I stopped caring a lot about FF. I can say because, before when there's tiny bit of news on an FF game, I drool over it. Now, I scroll down past FF news (mostly the XIII "Lightning" series).

In all honesty, I am content with true JRPG exclusives coming from the Persona devs and Level-5.

[Unlimax]

Of course its used to be Exclusive .. it was VERSUS XIII :(
"Please be excited" ... For what -_-" !?

[VsAssassin]

The infamous "Please be excited" line during the PS4 reveal was a false marketing. Why would be excited about a rebranded game, and something that all of a sudden goes multiplat? If I were Sony during the Feb reveal, I wouldn't have allowed that guy to take up minutes of the show.

[Inception]

I don't f*kin care if XV is a GameGear exclusive. But i've waited 8 years for this game. So Nomura/SE better not give me another XIII with corridor dungeon, no mini-game, no side quest, no airplanes, and boring story & characters.

[Fishermenofwar]

This!!!

[TristanPR77]

I'm not that interested in FF anymore, I remember the days when a new FF was coming it was a massive event for me but since FF Pink, aka Lighting, lost complete interest.

[TheLyonKing]

I am not too fussed with exclusivity of this game and same with kh3.
Last gen I would be annoyed if it went multiplat but both one and 4 are both great pieces of kit so I doubt anything will be compromised.

[tiffac008]

After waiting for the d@mn game for an entire generation, you think the fans still care if its an exclusive or not? We are just thankful its no longer on vapoware status.

[titans9999]

Final Fantasy 15 better have a return to its roots style, or Square will be in BIG trouble!

[Whitey2k]

who listens to squareEnix anyways? what they ever say that comes out from there mouths is full of bull

[kingdom18]

The only reason I wish FFXV and KH3 to still be exclusive to the PS4 is that they could build it around the system, and use all possible resources the console has to offer to make the game even better.

[WeAreLegion]

"Please be excited" that we're wasting even more time by bringing the game to another platform. Yeah...PlayStation gamers LOVED that announcement. Screw you, Square.

[Spurg]

Every sony fanboy commenting reminds me of this guy
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[specialguest]

Lol wow, that guy is really out there. I can't tell if that's his genuine voice and deeply rooted fanboy rant, or if he's acting out like a cliche evil nerdy guy out to rule the world. Lol

[Shinox]

If you really that desperate to believe this delusional agenda on this 1 specific video from this user who is literally "acting" to made a terrible image about the PS fanbase in a very disgusting nerdy way , then you should seriously go ask Square-Enix about this video and where it came from , Did you get the answer?
Of course you don't , The whole petition thing was a disgusting agenda from Square-Enix to make even more FF games to become multi-plat , its too late to talk about that since 2008 , This jerk Wada Quits the company and he is one of the people to blame about this whole disaster .

[DanielGearSolid]

Paid exclusivity is the biggest "F*** YOU" a company can give to gamers in general. It literally benefits no-one

When MS, Sony, or Ninty offer the cash for exclusives that's f'd up... But when devs accept it, and deprive a large percentage of their fans a great game, despicable.

[specialguest]

Doesn't matter to me if it's a multiplatform game. If the games core gameplay and features are all there and are good, then the game will be good regardless of one console being slightly inferior. Some people argued that FF13 was subpar because it went multiplatform. That simply is not true, because FF13 would've still been fundamentally the same game it had intended to be with the same boring characters like Lightning, same story, linear, no towns, no NPC's to talk to, no side-quests, no airships, etc.

[Soulscare]

I'm confused as to how this is news? XV was Versus XIII and Versus XIII was an exclusive.

[Mr_Writer85]

On PS3 not PS4.

Not that it matters Final Fantasy is not the big hitter that it was back when Sony prised it from Nintendo.

Many fans haves blasted recent efforts since FF10.

Which I personally along with 12 enjoyed, however after having to push myself to finish 13 I can't say I'm too hyped for 15, and lack of real friends who can afford the sub has stopped me from buying 14.

[BABY-JEDI]

This is going to be a strange comment. The best Final Fantasy game I have played lately has been 'Ni No Kuni'
This for me is what Final Fantasy should be about.

[Inception]

You should check Bravely Default on 3DS. That's more Final Fantasy than the trilogy FF XIII.

But i'm interested on the idea of Level 5 doing their magic with FF. Ni no Kuni is one of the best JRPG i've played last year. Maybe Level 5 can do something to fresh up the franchise, just like they did with Ni no Kuni.

[AstroCyborg]

of course it used to be it also used to be called final fantasy versus as well

[GirlOnFire]

FF13 Versus it was called right, for PS3? Yeah this game was around for a while and it should of stayed exclusive to PlayStation for that reason alone.

[Duke19]

Would've rather it stayed an exclusive, not a watered down multi-plat

[Bundi]

You mean amazing exclusives like Knack and Shadow Fall? Pass. I'll take a great game any day of the week, exclusivity has no bearing.

[Duke19]

True, just because its an exclusive doesn't mean its going to be a great game - but I think generally exclusives have the possibility* of being better simply because resources are focused on polishing 1 build, rather than making 4 different versions.

[miyamoto]

"Would've rather it stayed an exclusive, not a watered down multi-plat"

100% agree with you.

Don't mind that jealous and comment from a Nintendo fanatic whose favorite hardware brand lost Final Fantasy. He is is just sour graping. Let him pass up on greatness.

Exclusives are designed to take full advantage of the hardware like great PlayStation exclusive games Uncharted, The Last of Us, Beyond, Heavy Rain, Knack, Killzone SF, Infamous, Tearaway, Ni No Kuni, Demon's Souls etc. resulting in very unique exciting experiences.

FF Versus XIIII/ FF XV could have been glorious on PlayStation like FF VII, FF VIII, FF IX, FF XII,

[Bundi]

Hahahahahaha...Knack

[strigoi814]

exclusive or not, we know which console jrpg sells most

[Bundi]

Still coming to Xbox though...

[GirlOnFire]

I think because Square Enix needed more money that's all but Kingdom Hearts 3 was a quick stab to the side though, It should of stayed away from the X.

[EXVirtual]

I really don't care tbh.
The PS4 version is going to be superior anyway. Not to mention it'll sell so much more than the XBO version. After waiting for so long, the main priority is to get the game out.

[Donnywho]

Do you know how many things this game used to be?

[Setzer007]

The only thing I care about is that Lightning wont be appearing in this game. Its time for a new world, new characters, and a new story. Exclusive or not at least we will be getting a new game with fresh faces.

[NightWatch]

There are no "insiders" on neogaf.

[MultiConsoleGamer]

I doubt this rumor only because of the cost of producing such an expensive game. With something this high profile the publishers are going to want a guaranteed return on their investment.

[e-p-ayeaH]

Doesnt matter anymore being PS3 exclusive meant alot more because the hardware arquitecture was diferent but on PS4 there´s nothing holding it back even if its an mutliplatform game.

Also a PC version of this would be interesting to see i dont see why pc only gamers get to experience online FF games.

[BIGBOSS08]

the words final fantasy and sony exclusive ended when they came on microsoft stage and announced XIII for 360. doesnt make a difference either way. FF games always sell milliions on playstation. might aswell make a few extra $$$ on xbox too.

[CLOUD1983]

I used to be super excited about 7 years ago when we watch the first trailer of this game for the first time after that when more info came to light about the KH battle system I lost half my interest instantly & when I learn that it won't be a PS exclusive anymore I lost even more my interest & felt betrayed at the same time but I somewhat expected for this to happen after all SE did it before with FFXIII we all know what money-whores they r & how they like to talk big & give promises just to take them all back in the long run.

At this point the only reason for me to be slightly interested about this game is because I still believe that the story is going to be interesting not superb not anything of legendary status ala-FFVII-Xenogears-Suikoden II caliber just interesting that's it & that's why there is no way for me to pay full price for it I'll get it at some point when it's price drop under 25€.

[theXtReMe1]

I truly think that the guy was right in assuming that Sony didn't want to open the checkbook. They don't need third-party exclusives anymore, they have enough of their own that paying anybody outside their doors makes no sense. If they want a Final Fantasy type game, theyll make one.

[CLOUD1983]

The prob is that although they already have an FF-type of game & even better than the last FF we got & one with already established fan base that w8 patiently for more than a decade now for a sequel they don't even care to revive it & give their fans what they want, it's name is Legend of Dragoon u know ~__~

[Inception]

Agreed with thextreme here. Sony have some legendary JRPG IP's in their garage such as Legend of Dragoon, Legend of Legaia, Wild Arms, Alundra, Arc the Lad, Popolocrois, Dark Cloud, or Rogue Galaxy.

If Sony wants, they can use their 1st party to work with those IP's and make it as amazing -if not more- as FF. I'm sure they can make the game more faster rather than waiting for 8 years (maybe more) like SE did with XV.

Or, they can colaborated with 2nd/3rd party like Level 5, From Soft, Namdai, Marvelous, or anyone to make a new JRPG with FF quality but exclusively for PS4/Vita and sony still keep the IP's.

[GraveLord]

Square Enix needs all the money they can get. I'm glad its multiplatform. If the game is good, then more people get to enjoy it.

Also I agree with Thuway. I'd rather Sony expand their first party studios than moneyhat a 3rd party developer. 1 or 2 big moneyhats wouldn't hurt though :D Just saying.

[Jubez187]

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[TitaniumExposed_VIP]

BUT...but...it's not a shooter!!! This game SUCK!

-Random Xbot.

[DEATHxTHExKIDx]

it dosent matter as long as the game turns out awesome. I still look forward to this game.

[Makkanchor]

Final fantasy isnt wat it used to be its turned into a platform game final fantasy 7,8,9,10,11 wer amazing square have lost its talent

[Zizi]

What? Isn't it a lie? Final Fantasy XII Versus was supposed to be released on PS3. Now it has changed its name to something else. Its first trailer was released in 2006. Oh, come on!

[edgeofsins]

FF13, as bad as the game is, became popular to the new RPG crowd and that shifted a lot of development time away for FF13.

I think they are finally going to be able to finish it in a year or two. Everything about it has been good news, other then the lack of news because Square is focusing on quick money maker games.

[kewlkat007]

I'm a turn-based jrpg guy..The new stuff is whack and the decline of the genre shows it..

Gone the days if real summons..

[Jubez187]

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[LAWSON72]

I hate old FF fans. They live off nostalgia and can't accept that the franchise can try new things. Sure it sucks that FFXIII got all this time spent on it when the first had a fine ending that needed no closure at all. Square is stupid but I am glad each FF is its own game and I never expect the same as the last.

[leahcim]

I cannot care less about this game.

It is dead to me.

pd: It was one of my most anticipated titles years ago

[modesign]

im sure it will be 5yrs until this game releases so dont care now, dont care 5yrs from now.

[edgeofsins]

It used to be a PS3 exclusive. Never once was stated to come out for 360, the game also uses luminous engine which isn't as cross-platform friendly as their crystal tools engine and could get more out of PS3 hardware, the game is just so big it would take too many DVD's and would ruin a lot of the free-roam experience. The game is designed for bluray.

[Surt]

FF has lost it's "COOL" factor, and gained the emo tag the minute FF9 ended.

The only ones that think its endearing to see a grown ass man cry in the drop of a hat is those that do it themselves.

Reason why I couldn't get into naruto. as a kid..ok. But he's a teen now and he's still crying?! anyone remember seeing adult goku cry?

[phantomexe]

I'll be passing on this.....FF13 was more then i could take. Still the only game i've ever traded in. SE needs to go back and focas on story and gameplay not grafics. I'd love to see an over world map like ni no kumi had and turn based like tales of xillia. FF games use to be so much better.

[Eclypse66]

I dont understand why people keep hating on ff12 and compare it to the mediocre 13. Siriouslyb12 was a superb game that was so deep and rewarding. Its one of my favourite final fantasies

[ELpork]

Guessing they needed to make it multiplat (assuming this is true obviously) to make up the money SE "lost" with the poor sales of western games that failed to meet the ridiculous goals they set themselves.... how they expected to pull FF numbers without putting out a proper FF game is beyond me.

[shadowsatey]

Yeah....It used to be a PS3 exclusive, too...

[illustratedDEO]

Not gonna be the one to say most people knew that already, ...but yeah most people already knew it wasn't going to remain exclusive being that the game was dragged out all last Console gen since it was first announced.

[DynDasE]

Whatever, I never trust Tetsuya Nomura.
He always makes unbalanced game with shallow gameplay.
The only good traits in his games are presentation and glamour.

Moreover, look what he did with XIII versus ?

[MuhammadJA]

since ff14 is doing great on the pc, i hope they consider 15 as well.