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What If Square Enix Isn't Announcing Final Fantasy Versus XIII At E3?

Square Enix announced that they would be making an announcement about Final Fantasy at E3, but what if they aren't announcing Final Fantasy Versus XIII like so many believe? GP writer Jared discusses a few other games that Square Enix might be alluding to.

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NukaCola4447d ago

Then they aren't announcing it. But come on they're probably going to announce it.

badz1494447d ago

who the hell cares?? the game looked great and promising 7 YEARS AGO but now it's good as dead!

GrieverSoul4447d ago (Edited 4447d ago )

I gotta be honest, this game sure looks promising but the latest Final Fantasy titles are a letdown. Should I be excited for this game when FFXIII trailer reveal looked so good and it ended up to be something else entirely diferent from the game itself. Versus might just be a new disapointment again. Also, all the "great" game announced that were continuosly delayed ended up being crap.

BTW, they will announce FFVersus for the GoogleStation in 2076. -_-

Knight_Crawler4447d ago

Is this still even an exclusive to the PS?

I dont know the entire story behind versus but is Sony publishing or is funding Versus.

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Myze4447d ago (Edited 4447d ago )

@Knight_Crawler

While nothing official, is has been rumored that Sony started helping with it's development, but it's just a rumor. Nothing has been stated on whether or not it's still an exclusive.

If the game does get transferred over to next generation, the chances of it becoming multi-platform go up some if Sony isn't helping, since the ps4/720 aren't radically different to develop for like the ps3/360 and releasing on both wouldn't be a big problem for SE in terms of cost.

Obviously, till we hear otherwise, however, the game is Sony exclusive, whether it be ps3 or ps4. We'll just have to wait a another couple months. Probably, although they could wait for TGS. Main reason to show it at E3 is if it's coming out for next-gen. It would be a massive game to show off for each consoles official showings.

Zezo4447d ago

Seeing three games of the same sequel FFXIII, they should change this game name's to FF Versus 39 not 13.

iMaim4447d ago

I dunno dude ...
Creating weapons out of thin air, teleporting and killing armored soldiers while looking bored is a game I'd REALLLY wanna play.

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dedicatedtogamers4447d ago

Square Enix isn't going to show FFv13 at E3 this year? I am shocked!

said no one.

nypifisel4443d ago

I'm sure the FFv13 we all saw those years ago is scrapped. SquareEnix will announce FF15 and it will be primarily designed for PS4 (Hence why they scrapped v13), Sony wanted a good launch exclusive for the new console, asked SE, they said OK, scrapped the progress they had done and started from scratch. And there you got the explanation of why this game has been so long in development. Now this is what I think, but I believe it would be kinda plausible.

DragonKnight4447d ago

Yeah, they won't be announcing it at E3 but who cares. They obviously don't care about it.

Klonopin4447d ago

Maybe the reason we haven't heard any announcement is because FF13 was a dud for Square Enix. I'm sure they have other FF games in the pipeline, but not versus 13.

BiggCMan4447d ago

FF13 was a dud for Square?? That is so wrong. Yea it was disappointing to many people, though I personally loved it. But from a sales standpoint, it was a huge seller, and it also received pretty good reviews. So from a Square point of view, it was a big success, from gamers, that is purely opinion.

Myze4447d ago

Whether or not it was considered a failure by players or SE, there is a good chance the announcements just stopped because the game shifted focus to next generation. I would not be surprised in the least if the game is announced as FFXV for the ps4, and they have been working on it as such for the past couple of years.

DragonKnight4447d ago

If FFVersus is now FFXV then it's going multiplat. Of that I can be almost 100% certain.

Knushwood Butt4446d ago

Just a wild guess, but I think there's a chance Microsoft have stolen this to be an exclusive for their new console.

Let's face it, there's been no specific news about this game for months.

Also, what's the easiest way for MS to steal some thunder from SONY? That's right, drop massive cash to steal an exclusive that EVERYBODY thought was going to be on a SONY platform.

At the same time, they can grab the attention of Japanese gamers too as, hey, this is a highly anticipated Final Fantasy.

Just a wild guess. I'm probably wrong, but if I was MS and had the cash...

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MaideninBlack4447d ago

I don't know. I doubt it'll be shown at E3, not when SE has FFXHD, Lightning Returns, KHHD, and FFXIV to show off. Plus the next gen FF too.

I thing TGS is where Versus will be but hopefully SE proves me wrong.

Majin-vegeta4447d ago

More like vice versa FFVSXIII at E3 and the others at TGS.

Capt-FuzzyPants4447d ago

The thing is Versus is probably the next gen FF. At least that's what the rumors and hints point towards.

Snookies124447d ago

Yeah, considering what Wada said a while back (Yeah, I know... It's Wada, but still...) He mentioned that he'd seen a new build of the game that would blow us away. Guessing that's why they haven't shown anything on it recently, because of a next-gen leap or something. Could be wrong, but it seems that way. Now that the PS4 has been confirmed, they can show it off at E3 is what I'm guessing.

Godmars2904447d ago

I doubt that anyone is really expecting anything of real substance from them this E3.

AnotherProGamer4447d ago

Final Fantasy Versus XIII renamed XV and PS4 exclusive revealed at E3 with release date of sometime in 2014

calling it now

NastyLeftHook04447d ago

i hope so. if they dont announce it im done waiting.

VsAssassin4447d ago

But then, come 2014, they will make another Lightning game for the same year, which would mean this vs13 game will be pushed back to 2015.

colonel1794447d ago

If they don't say anything about Versus XIII at E3, everyone should boo them out of the stage. People need to do something like that, so that Square Enix finally understand that they are screwing with fans. They need to get publicly embarrassed so that they start getting their Sh1t together.

dasbeer884447d ago

If Versus XIII does become Final Fantasy XV,then you can forget about it being a PS4 exclusive.

DarkZane4447d ago

Actually, it's still gonna be an exclusive.

Tales RPG addict4446d ago

SONY is said to be co-Developing "Final Fantasy Versus XIII" aka FFXV is PS4 Exclusive and will be a major seller. Cause of the massive sales Square-Enix will make more Exclusives for PS4 since making games cost PC development and its easier to develop for.

FFXV will be announced as it was FF Versus XIII, and SCE is publishing the game.

Calling it NOW!!!!

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Sharius4447d ago

why would i care

thier game, my money, if they want it they should, if not, well my money go for the other company which willing to offer thier game

after all i just fred up with all of SE promise

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Six Times When Games Turned Into A Horror Game

Ever play a game a game only to discover at some point it transforms into a horror game? No? Well Netto's Game Room shares six games that do just that!

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P_Bomb46d ago

Immediately thought of the El Dorado zombie dudes in Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune.

raWfodog46d ago (Edited 46d ago )

Not necessarily a ‘horror’ moment, but I remember feeling really tense and anxious when the Flood were first introduced in the original Halo. I never felt more on edge or nervous in that whole game as that moment. I think it was the whole buildup that something terrible was coming but you didn’t know exactly what.

Another non-horror game that had me feeling it was Subnautica. The deep dark depths, and knowing that sea monsters were lurking nearby, had me jumping at every sound.

NettosGameRoom46d ago

That scene where you first see them attack is pretty crazy!

Relientk7746d ago

I remember being scared of the Asylum level in the most recent Thief game from 2014.

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Final Fantasy XV Datamine Reveals Hidden Chapter 14 Scene That Was Cut

A new datamine of game files from Final Fantasy XV has revealed a cut scene from Chapter 14 that didn't make it into the final release.

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gold_drake181d ago

always liked 15, but the development was shch a shitshow. it could have been so much more.

but Tabata did a good job with what he had regardless

DivineHand125180d ago

Ff15 was a missed opportunity from square as they transitioned from turn based to real time.

One of the issues is that it was 30 fps. The combat mechanics required precision dodges to activate Noctis teleport ability and it was difficult to do at 30 fps. I am glad they rectified that in FF16. The story and flow also felt like it went through a chopshop similar to how some live service games end up when they are trying to meet a deadline. Those extra episodes they sold as dlc should have been in the maingame.

FF15 is one of the weaker entries in the series.

Z501180d ago

Dodges don't activate the teleport ability. Teleport was R1 + O. Dodge was just the O button. Explain the Black Hood (the item that automatically Dodges for you)

TheNamelessOne180d ago

Ah yes; FF XV.
The beginning of me coming to the realization the series was no longer for me.

Michiel1989180d ago

16 was a lot better, I think 15 was just a big mess with how development went and all. The music though, one of the best in the series, probably the only reason I finished the game.

Cacabunga180d ago

At least FF15 had RPG elements . 16 was just an action game from beginning to end.

Michiel1989180d ago

I rather have a good action game than a bad rpg with 2 button combat

Cacabunga180d ago (Edited 180d ago )

Then call it something else then FF. I got scammed with FF16. Nothing of what i expected it to be.
Even the action is bad in it, especially after the demo section where absolutely nothing happens until the very end.

FF15 isnt a great game but it has some variety at least.

CrimsonWing69180d ago

That initial trailer with the Leviathan fight was the game I wish we got. The actual retail release was watchdogged to all Hell and while there’s enjoyment to be had in the game, it’s such an incomplete product and so many elements feel so slapped together without any cohesion.

Like, don’t get me wrong, I loved fishing, cooking, and the first third of the game, but I much rather they made a story that didn’t feel barely there and the the last third of the game didn’t feel so rushed and unfinished.

Becuzisaid180d ago

Every time a party member left for a period of time screamed future paid dlc. It was horrible.

Imagine Dagger and Steiner making the party go to sleep in Lindblum in FF9 disc 1 and then taking off to Alexandria by foot themselves, but then never playing their side of the adventure in disc 2 when they smuggle her through the South Gate in pickles, take the cable car and fight the Waltz, head to Treno and start the quest to find Supersoft. They just eventually reunite with the main party in the future without explanation of what went on in their adventure.

Or Sephiroth's backstory in the famous Kalm flashback being added as a dlc pack. Same goes for Vincent, Cid, or Yuffie for that matter.

Oh and anything to do with Jenova, the Ancients, Aerith, her mom and Gast, shoved into a 2 hour CG movie or 5 hour anime ministries that's considered required viewing for anything in the main game to make sense or have characters actually be interesting.

I enjoyed FF15 at the time, and finished it, but it's bright spots are marred by a bad development cycle and a worse marketing scheme.

CrimsonWing69180d ago

What’s sad is when I watched a vid on the entire story (that wasn’t properly told in the actual game)!it was really solid and could’ve been one of the most epic stories in any FF. I think a lot of the compilation and cross-media stuff really f*cked it all up.

gurp180d ago

FFXV was underrated in my opinion
I have played all of the final fantasy games, and I loved this game
turn based to me takes too long, I like active battle
the extra dlc and chapters should have been included in the original release, but it is nice that they fixed the game later

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Here Are The Games Leaving PS Plus Extra & Premium In May 2024

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gold_drake433d ago

crazy, glad i own the ones i wanted to revisit and play

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Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
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Sundered Eldritch Edition
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Asterphoenix432d ago

Glad that I absolutely can't stand subscription services.

Petebloodyonion432d ago (Edited 432d ago )

I don't recall Sony forcing you to subscribe like nobody forced you to go to Blockbuster to rent games instead of buying them.

SonyStyled432d ago

Pay-per-view was almost cheaper than the cost of gas and rental fee from Blockbuster. Blockbuster doesn’t exist today. Are you being sarcastic?