Final Fantasy 13 titles will be added to the Xbox One backward compatibility library next week.
]]>Final Fantasy 13-2 launches on PC this December. The PC version will come with most, but not all, of the console DLC.
]]>The second part of Lightning's saga will be heading to PC when Final Fantasy 13-2 releases on Steam in December.
]]>Lightning will be heading to PC when Final Fantasy 13 releases on Steam next month.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Xbox 360 gamers have another round of weekly deals on their plate, serving up piping hot discounts on Dark Souls, Call of Duty: Ghosts and more.
]]>Square Enix is holding a sale through its online store called April Savings Brings May Gaming where you can get 75% off select digital and boxed titles. The sale starts today and runs through May 2, and includes savings on titles such as: Tomb Raider, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Dead Island, Final Fantasy 13-2, Hitman: Absolution, Risen 2: Dark Waters Special Edition, Sleeping Dogs and more. Head through the link to check out the savings.
]]>Square-Enix had a strong run of IP last year, but its latest financial report makes for uneasy reading. The Japanese firm has published a loss of ¥5.7 billion for the nine-month period ended December 31st 2012, and cites the increasingly difficult console market as a key factor.
]]>This week's Famitsu, via Andriasang, has a few more slim details regarding a promised announcement at a Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary event. Producer Yoshinori Kitase said Square Enix will announce a new title in the Final Fantasy XIII series. The new game, if that's what it is, has just gone into production, and is being called "Lightning Saga" until the official title is released on September 1. Good news for fans of FFXIII-2, less so for those hoping to hear something Versus XIII.
]]>Square Enix has detailed its plans for a three day Final Fantasy 25th anniversary event, and according to Andriasang, will give a presentation on the future of the Final Fantasy XIII "project". It's not entirely clear what this means although there won't be any more DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2 - so we may be graced with a XIII-3, if domain names are anything to go by. But wait, there's more - maybe the publisher will finally give us some hope for the long-delayed Final Fantasy Versus XIII, or a sequel to Type-0, both once touted as part of the Fabula Nova Crystallis sequence. The FFXIII presentation takes place on September 1.
]]>FFXIII-2 director Motomu Toriyama has teased Famitsu readers by stating that there may be more content coming to the game.
]]>Motomu Toriyama, director of FFXIII and FXIII-2, said during at GDC Taipei that Square Enix plans to avoid large-scale development in the future after its experience with FFXIII-2.
]]>Not yet sure if you should lash out on the Snow DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2? See everyone's least favourite guardian in his lightly less dudebro sequel form in the trailer through the break.
]]>Square Enix has announced the final two DLC story chapters for Final Fantasy XIII-2, Lightning’s Story: Requiem of the Goddess” & “Snow’s Story: Perpetual Battlefield, are out now on Xbox Live Marketplace from today and on the European PSN from tomorrow. Lightning's DLC will cost £2.99/400 MS points, while the Snow content will set you back £2.39/320 MS points. Costumes for Serah, Noel and Mog are also available from today.
]]>Square Enix has released a stylish trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2's Requiem of the Goddess DLC pack. The content pack will release in Japan today, and details the fight between Lightning and Caius. Completing the DLC missions will allow you to unlock the newer Lightning character model for your team. The DLC will also arrive in the west, but has no launch date yet. Two other DLC packs are also releasing today - The Snow and Valfodr DLC pack and the Mage and Moogle costume DLC pack. You can check out the trailer after the break.
]]>The Requiem of the Goddess DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2 will release on May 15, according to PlayStation Taiwan. The previously announced content is Lightning-centric, and also contains White and Black Mage outfits for Serah and Noel. As previously announced, the Arena of Eternity featuring Snow and Valfodr-centered content, also releases on May 15. Thanks, Gematsu.
]]>Square has released a set of Final Fantasy XIII-2 screens and renders for Episode 3 Lightning: Requiem of the Goddess. The DLC is to be released on May. Also set for release in May are new costumes for Noel and Serah who can don the attire of a Black Mage or a White Mage, respectively. Finally, also set for release in May is the Moogle "Yori Dori Modori" 16 Costume Pack. All shots are below, and courtesy of Andriasang. Higer resolution shots are through here.
]]>The latest issue of Fasmitsu has revealed the next two characters for the Coliseum Mode in Final Fantasy XIII-2 as Snow and Valfodr. The episode for Snow, which is new and themed as "Don't fight for me," will show the emotional bond between Snow and Serah. Director Motomu Toriyama told Famitsu the episode will "clear up some mysteries behind the coliseum itself," as well as learn about Snow's mission as a L'Cie. Valfodr will be able to use weapons, magic and summons to the point where you will have to best him multiple times throughout the episode. Each time, he comes back at higher level with additional abilities. He's the strongest, and "the last boss" you'll face in the Coliseum and at max level will be the most "powerful monster in Final Fantasy XIII-2 as a whole." Snow's learnable arsenal consists of Hellflame, Hellspark, Hellstorm and Hellfreezer. Lots of Hell, apparently. The content will be released on the May 15th. Big thanks, Andriasang.
]]>Noel can now play dress up as Ezio Auditore in Final Fantasy XIII-2. The content went live in the US yesterday, and now the UK can now purchase the swank Assassin's Creed outfit for 240 MS Points on Xbox 360 and for £1.59 pm PSN. There's also the two new Coliseum opponents, Gilgamesh and PuPu, for 320 MS Points/£2.39 and 160 MS Points or £1.19, respectively. Serah hasn't been left out, as there's a free Style and Steel available for her as well. A trailer for the Ezio costume is below, courtesy of Gamespot. Check out shots of the latest content here.
]]>Put Noel in an Assassin's Creed outfit. Battle Gilgamesh and PuPu. Dress Serah in a strange concoction of "style and steel" all this and more in the wonderful world of Final Fantasy XIII-2 DLC.
]]>Some screenshots of the Mass Effect-themed Final Fantasy XIII-2 DLC have popped up online and are posted below along with shots of the Ultros and Typhon colosseum battle DLC. It's expected to go live in Japan next week and will be released in the west as well. Thanks, AGB.
]]>Well that's one rumour I didn't really expect to come true.
]]>Square Enix will release Jihl Nabaat as a downloadable coliseum opponent in Final Fantasy XIII-2 in Europe and the US on March 13 which is the same day it launches in Japan on Xbox 360. It will land on PSN the following day and will run you $2.99/£1.59/€ 1.99/240 MSP. The first Lightning episode, “Lightning’s Story: Requiem of the Goddess,” will launch in mid-May with the exact date and pricing to be announced at a later date. Thanks, Gematsu.
]]>Square Enix has announced the Lightning episodic story DLC, mentioned in Famitsu this week, will launch in mid-May as "Lightning’s Story: Requiem of the Goddess".
]]>MCV's reporting that game sales in the UK for February were down by 29% compared to last year.
]]>Square's released the first screenshots of the upcoming coliseum DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2 featuring XIII antagonist Jill Nabaat. The content will see you take on Jill as part of the coliseum challenge, like past coliseum DLC. Defeat her and she'll become part of your party. Get the screens at Andriasang.
]]>Final Fantasy XIII-2 will get a story episode featuring Lightning in May, this week's Famitsu is reporting.
]]>Whispers say the Final Fantasy XIII-2 DLC barrage will not stop any time soon.
]]>Expecting that Chrono Trigger sequel anytime soon? It's not called Chrono Bind anyways.
]]>The generally reliable Siliconera has a strange anonymous source tale today, claiming that an upcoming Final Fantasy XIII-2 DLC pack will contain a Mass Effect-inspired costume. There's already an Assassin's Creed outfit thanks to a deal with Ubisoft, and Square Enix and EA have worked together in the past, so it's not totally mad.
]]>Square Enix is set to release DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2 featuring Sazh on February 28 in Japan, Nova Crystallis is reporting via Japanese-based reports.
]]>Square has announced the Opponent: Lightning & Amodar DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2 is available on XBL for 240 MSP, and will be released in Europe as part of the PSN update tomorrow for £1.59/€ 1.99. The Coliseum Battle allows players to "pit their wits" against Lieutenant Amodar, a member of Cocoon’s military division the Guardian Corps; and Lightning, previously a member of the same unit. Players who best the duo in battle will be able to add both characters to their party. The bow weapon for Serah called “Azrael” is also available exclusively for Xbox 360 for 80 MSP. More well-known characters and monsters from past Final Fantasy titles will be making an appearance "soon." New screens for the DLC are posted below.
]]>Final Fantasy XIII-2 may have topped the UK charts last week, but is it enough to steer Square's flagship back on course? Thankfully, Alex Donaldson reckons the rudder's been turned the right way.
]]>Final Fantasy XIII-2 is the new number one in the UK charts, taking over from FIFA 12 after a six-week spell.
]]>A nudge at the end of Final Fantasy XIII-2 has raised hopes for a further sequel, but it's time to dash them. Minor spoilers ahead.
]]>Square Enix has released its financial results for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2011, and the firm reported increases in both revenue and profit thanks to its games division as well as its social and online offerings.
]]>Square Enix has released a new batch of screenshots to celebrate the launch of Final Fantasy XIII-2 in the UK today, and as one would expect from a FF game, they are drop dead gorgeous - even if they are just showing combat. Say whatever you will about the series' gameplay or storylines over the years, there's no denying it has always been one of the more visually pleasing franchises out there. This time out, the sequel to FFXIII puts players in the shoes of Lightning's sister Serah as she a Noel, a hunter from the future, journey across the boundaries of time and ultimately come face-to-face with antagonist Caius Ballad and his interesting hair decor. It's out on PS3 and Xbox 360.
]]>The bang you just heard? That's the starting gun to the 2012 release calendar going off, with Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Soul Calibur out today.
]]>Square Enix releases Final Fantasy XIII-2 for PS3 and 360 in the UK and Europe today, with some decent scores to boot ahead of the launch. But those who buy it will already be greeted with a new update once they boot up. Update 1.03, according to RPG Site's Erren Van Duine, has introduced Facebook support. Pressing R3 on the PS3 version whilst in Historia Crux mode will send a status update to your page.
]]>Square has announced DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2 will be released next week and it allows players battle Lightning via the Lightning Coliseum battle.
]]>Square Enix has teased downloadable story "volumes" for Final Fantasy XIII-2.
]]>Amazon's offer prospective buyers of Final Fantasy XIII-2 a little incentive with their offer. Those who pick up the RPG from the retailer's US portal will get a $20 gift card, as well as a digitalised version of the mini-strategy guide of the game.
]]>The onslaught of Final Fantasy XIII-2 media is rapidly blurring into one spiky-haired, short-skirted mess for me, so hopefully this launch trailer is new to you.
]]>Square Enix has announced it'll release the second DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2s Coliseum mode on February 7 in Japan. The new content, which will cost ¥300 on PSN and 240 MS points on Xbox Live Marketplace, will see you fight against Lightning in her FFXIII Guardian Corps uniform, as well as her Corps partner Lt Amoda.
]]>Square's lifted the embargo on Final Fantasy XIII-2's reviews ahead of its release this week. Has it improved over its predecesor? Find out below the break. If you have a link to add, do so below in the comments.
The RPG sequel releases on Tuesday in the US and Friday in the UK for PS3 and 360.
]]>New comments from the game's producer have added weight to reports of upcoming story-driven DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2.
]]>Purported early leaks of this week's Famitsu suggest a treat in store for fans of Final Fantasy XIII and its upcoming sequel.
]]>A new trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2 has arrived to assist those still wrapping their heads around the time-travel component.
]]>GT's gone live with the CES trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2 ahead of the game's official western launch later this month. The video, which is packed with cut-scenes and heavy setpieces in the game that have and haven't been seen before, was introduced by director Motomu Toriyama and producer Yoshinori Kitase at CES for Spike.
Get the video below. It's out in the US at the end of the month and on February 3 in Europe for PS3 and 360. A demo is out now on 360 and US PSN, with it launching on EU PSN later.
]]>Square Enix has confirmed it's releasing the demo for Final Fantasy XIII-2 next week, January 10 in for Xbox 360 and US PS3 and January 11 for EU PS3 owners. The demo was outed earlier this morning on the recent episode of the PlayStation Blogcast. More details on what the demo's content will be will arrive "soon".
]]>The latest PlayStation Blogcast has outed a number of demos coming to the US PlayStation Network - Asura's Wrath, Final Fantasy XIII-2, Grand Slam Tennis 2, Under Siege, and Wanted Corp. Content details were not discussed, and there's no word on European release yet.
]]>Square Enix really took criticism of Final Fantasy XIII seriously. "You want more moogle? You've got more moogle," the publisher challenges in this trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2. Check it out through the break, courtesy of NovaCrystallis. Expect FFXIII-2 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, at the end of January in the US, and early February elsewhere.
]]>Despite the launch of Vita last weekend, Nintendo's 3DS still sits atop of the Japanese hardware charts, but Final Fantasy XIII-2 debuts with less than overwhelming sales numbers.
]]>Square's announced details of a 360-exclusive weapon for Final Fantasy XIII-2. Known as the Azrael weapon, carried by Serah, it'll up your chain bonus stat. You can purchase it from January 10 for 80 MSP. There's more on it on Andriasang.
]]>Meet the cast of Final Fantasy XIII-2, assuming you haven't already read the entire plot as extracted from the Japanese release.
]]>During an interview with Square Enix Members, Motomu Toriyama said that the follow-up to Final Fantasy XIII will have a storyline that is easier to understand, and they learned from XIII's difficulties to explain complex concepts in the universe.
]]>With Final Fantasy XIII-2 arriving in the west early next year, Johnny Cullen talks to producer Yoshinori Kitase on how Square picked up the pace and the lessons learnt from FFXIII.
]]>According to Yushihiro Kitao, Star Ocean and Beyond the Labyrinth developer tri-Ace assisted Square Enix with Final Fantasy XIII-2.
]]>These FFXIII-2 DLC plans may not apply to the region you're living in, but at least you'll get an idea of where they're going. First will be the Omega DLC available on December 22. Then, after the new year, Serah and Noel will be getting costumes. Which includes Noel's Ezio Auditore da Firenze costume previously confirmed. Then in February, Serah will be getting a pink bikini costume. Lightning may also be featured in her Colloseum costume as DLC, thought that's to be confirmed.
]]>Square's released a video showing the ability to capture monsters for use in future battles in FFXIII-2. This is the first time monsters have been available for use in this way in an FF title. Each monster has a specific role to play in combat, and there are over 150 to collect. And every one of the little guys can be developed and levelled, too.
Below. The RPG ships in Japan today, January 31 in the US and February 3 in Europe.
]]>In this handy explanatory trailer, Final Fantasy XIII-2's story, tweaks to the first game's systems, and all-new features are helpfully explained.
]]>There's lots of new Final Fantasy XIII-2 news for you today: perks for Final Fantasy XIII players, a rare perfect score from Famitsu, and some shipment numbers. Let's stop wasting time and get you caught up on all the awesomeness below the break.
]]>A new trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2 shows the sequel quashing criticisms of its precursor's corridor-environments.
]]>4Gamer.net has dropped some interesting new details about Final Fantasy XIII-2, including interactions with Chocobos and more.
]]>Speaking in a podcast, Square Enix public relations officer Akio Ofuji has explained a Final Fantasy XIII-3 domain registration as a defensive measure. According to Andriasang's translation, the registration was made by the US office, and Japanese staff weren't aware about it until the story was picked up by press. Final Fantasy XIII-2 is due in Japan this month, with a Western release early next year on both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
]]>The latest batch of screenshots for Final Fantasy XIII-2 show breathtaking vistas, deeply informative conversations, frantic action and incredibly boring menus.
Head through the break to check 'em out. Gaze upon the shop interface! Admire the sparse item inventory! This is what we live for. Final Fantasy XIII-2 arrives on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 early next year, following a Japanese release this month.
]]>Following on from yesterday's battle video, hit the break to see a comparison between Final Fantasy XIII-2's basic and expert combat modes.
]]>According to Andriasang, Final Fantasy XIII-2 combat has been improved over the original. The video below the break, released today, shows the "new Instant Paradigm Shift, the QTE-like cinematic actions, and updated paradigm customization interface. The clip also shows Noel and Serah fighting alongside Snow."
I can't argue with that. Watch for yourself. It's out early next year for PS3 and 360.
]]>Famitsu has shed light on some fresh Final Fantasy XIII-2 details ahead of the game's Japanese launch in December.
]]>Assassin's Creed Revelations is to lend one of its costume designs to Final Fantasy XIII-2, Square said this morning.
]]>Square Enix's released some new Final Fantasy XIII-2 screenshots, showing Caius and a look at side quests. Side quests give you fragments, which, in turn, can be traded for skills. The game's out in Japan on December 15, the US on January 31 and in European on February 3, for PS3 and 360. View the screens below.
]]>"As far as how the sisterly love is depicted, I think that you will have a better sense of it once you play the game. As far as the differences between how they express their affections for each other, in Final Fantasy XIII Serah was a Crystal and Lightning, as an older sister, was trying to save her. Whereas Serah goes out looking for Lightning this time, who has mysteriously disappeared, it seems everyone has accepted the fact that she is gone, but she is determined to find Lightning and she has set off to go look for her. So you can tell that they are sisters, that they have similarities, strong determination and a strong core." - Final Fantasy XIII-2 producer Yoshinori Kitase, speaking to RPGSite (via FFN) at a recent media event.
]]>"When we started working on Final Fantasy XIII-2, we kept in mind that we didn’t want a long, drawn-out movie sequence. We wanted it to be more hands-on so people could get into the game at a faster pace. That’s why the opening battle sequence of FF XIII-2 showcases the new direction of a more integrated battle system. The tutorial also kicks in earlier, which is now playable. We just wanted people to get into the game faster than with Final Fantasy XIII."
]]>With Final Fantasy XIII-2, Square Enix hopes new tech has reduced the visual disparity between the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 evident in Final Fantasy XIII.
]]>Square Enix has released a two-minute video of one of the Final Fantasy XIII-2 cinematics, showing an epic battle between Lightning and new baddie Caius, which takes place in Valhalla. As is the Square norm, it's in flabgobinglytastic CG. Get watching below the break.
FFXIII-2's out in Japan on December 15, with a US launch on January 31 and a European launch on February 3, for PS3 and 360.
]]>Square Enix is letting Europeans in on the transforming weapon madness too, offering Noel's Muramasa weapon as a pre-order bonus through "certain retailers". It can be a sword, a spear, or I don't even know, some sort of enormous sword thing. The new bonus comes in addition to a number of extras included in a previously detailed pre-order pack. Final Fantasy XIII-2 releases in early 2012 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
]]>Final Fantasy XIII-2's story will take around 30-40 hours to finish, the development team has told this week's Famitsu (via Siliconera). After you complete the game, you'll be able to reload your save to take you back to a point before the game's final boss. If you have a save file for FFXIII, you'll get a special wallpaper.
]]>If you pre-order your copy of Final Fantasy XIII-2 at GameStop, and happen to be a member of the PowerUp Rewards scheme, you'll receive a second pre-order bonus on top of the previously-announced alternate costume for Serah. The Genji Bow is a transforming weapon that allows for both ranged and melee attacks, and even increases Serah's attack speed.
]]>Final Fantasy producer Yoshinori Kitase thinks Square Enix has something to learn from rapid Western development.
]]>Those who've been jealous over Europeans and their two flashy collector's editions for Final Fantasy XIII-2 can now put any ill feelings aside, as North Americans are getting one as well.
]]>One of the Final Fantasy franchise's most amusingly adorable mini-games is back for FFXIII-2, Siliconera has taken a look at how it works.
]]>There's some shorts for you below.
]]>Square Enix has announced its to release two collectors editions for Final Fantasy XIII-2 in Europe.
]]>Square Enix has released a seven-minute trailer and a collection of new screenshots for Final Fantasy XIII-2, showing off returning character Snow's redesign along with some monsters and battle scenes.
]]>Final Fantasy XIII-2 producer Yoshinori Kitase has said there'll be a huge amount of DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2. Speaking in the latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation, Kitase said those who'll play the game can expect up to one or two updates per month, which will multiple items of content, from costumes to enemies and weapons. He wouldn't say how much the DLC to be, but did say it would find a good balance between quality and price.
]]>The shorts post is rather long today, so we're going to go ahead and race to the finish with it.
]]>Square Enix has revealed it has a number of DLC packs for Final Fantasy XIII-2 in the works, along with retailer-specific pre-order bonuses.
]]>Technical re-jigging has reduced the original FFXIII's three-disc requirement on Xbox 360 to just one disc for the remastered FFXIII-2. It's like magic.
]]>Square Enix has released the second TGS trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2, just as promised. The first video from last week was in Japanese, but was running from the PS3 version. This newer one has footage captured from the 360 version. To cover all bases, we've also included the PS3 trailer, which has now been released in English. Get both videos below the break, thanks to RPG Site.
FFXIII-2 releases on December 15 in Japan. Its out on January 31 in the US and February 3 in Europe for PS3 and 360.
]]>Final Fantasy XIII-2 producer Yoshinori Kitase has confirmed what to expect in terms of the RPG's DLC plans, saying that while the content on the disc will suit players, the downloadable content will help extend the game. DLC, according to Kitase, will include additional costumes, weapons and monsters. He also confirmed that FFXIII-2 will have an amusement center, which will have a casino and chocobo races.
]]>Square Enix has released the first of two promised trailers for Final Fantasy XIII-2 from Tokyo Game Show following the announcement this morning of formal dates for the RPG. The video shows some reappearing faces from FFXIII, as well as new character and time traveller Noel. Get the video below, via GameVideos.
FFXIII-2 releases on December 15 in Japan, followed by a US release on January 31 and in the UK on February 3 for PS3 and 360.
]]>Square Enix has confirmed tonight it'll launch Final Fantasy XIII-2 in Japan on December 15, with dates also confirmed for the US and EU.
]]>Square Enix has registered a domain called FinalFanasyXIII-3.com. As noted by Joystiq, Corporation Service Company was who signed the domain, but its done domain registrations before for the publisher. XIII-2 was first uncovered before its formal announcement via a domain registration back in January. You probably should't read too much into this, though: it's probably a bit of safekeeping from domain squatters by Square.
]]>Square Enix has dropped some new info on Final Fantasy XIII, and is teasing a TGS release date reveal.
]]>Square Enix has released a large batch of gorgeous screenshots for Final Fantasy XIII-2, as well as a company Q&A with the game's director, Motomu Toriyama.
]]>Definitely not kidding.
]]>Sony's announced its full lineup for Tokyo Game Show in two weeks, confirming that 19 yet to be announced games for Vita will be at the event.
]]>Friday. You made it, Ringo. Catch up on all the news from the past 24 hours below, in both video and text form.
]]>Square's released a brand new trailer of Final Fantasy XIII-2 ahead of PAX attendees getting their hands on the game at the event this weekend in Seattle. There's new cut-scenes not shown before, as well as footage of the Moogle in action for the first time, and a sighting of the dude that appeared in the first teaser trailer alongside Lightning in January. Get the video below.
Final Fantasy XIII-2 launches next January for PS3 and 360 in the US. Early 2012 is all thats been confirmed by Square Enix Europe. Thanks, Erren.
]]>Square Enix has released a new trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2, replete with detail thanks to commentary from Yoshinori Kitase and the game director Motomu Toriyama.
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