As the sequel to a game which was widely criticized as being one of the worst games in the series, Final Fantasy XIII-2 had a lot working against it.
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The first tv-spot trailer for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII was released in Japan today. Lightning Returns will soon be released in Japan on November 21st, so to excited fans a mix of live action and animated Lightning action was shown off.
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An unexpected surprise has been announced, as Dengeki PlayStation has reported that Brigadier General Cid Raines will be in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII! Those of us who played the original Final Fantasy XIII may find this as quite a shock considering the events that unfolded in the original game.
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That's right, the Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII FATE event starts this week! The start date will be from 11/14/2013 and extend to 12/9/2013, Square Enix has announced. Lightning Strikes!
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Recently at Roppongi Nico Fare event, Granblue Fantasy was announced. Inside Games had the scoop on this event where Nobuo Uematsu, Hideo Minaba and many voice actors appeared. According to Cygames director Yuita Kimura stated that the project started when he approached Minaba about creating a new RPG. He felt that if he were to make a game with him, naturally Uematsu would need to be asked as well. So it began! The two Final Fantasy heavy hitters were once again back in action.
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Square Enix have now released an 8 minute game play video from upcoming title 'Lightning Returns'. Game Design Director, Yuji Abe walks us through the selected gameplay for the hunt of the Chocobo Eater. During the course of the video, we get to see dangerous monsters and vast epic landscapes. Take a look for yourselves!
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Square Enix have revealed that they are releasing a DLC heavy edition of Final Fantasy XIII-2 in Japan on July 18th. The two editions - 'Digital Contents Edition' and 'Ultimate Hits' will feature an array of the downloadable content all bundled together.
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So after years of little info, quick updates about future updates, rumors of being upgraded to being FFXV, and even rumors of the game being canceled, fans have started a petition to get SE to be transparent about the production of FF Versus XIII.
While the success of an online petition is rare, the most recent and notable exception being that of the Dark Souls petition that led to a DLC and PC port, this is another example of fans being upset with SE's curious PR campaign for the missing Versus XIII. Square has only released three videos, a few pictures, and name dropped about two characters and have given the most vague idea of what the game is about and how it plays. The title has been a no show for every major gaming expo and Squenix event since 2010. The game has been in development since 2006 and still has no release window. It entered full production last year.
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Serah - Bowswords:Bowswords are weapons that Mog is capable of transforming into. Bowswords have two modes that are melee and ranged. The Melee shifts into sword mode when an enemy is close, while ranged mode shifts into the bow when the enemy is far. The strength and magic points stay the same in each mode. ?
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Final Fantasy V was nice enough to lend their beloved Gilgamesh to the XIII-2 Coliseum. Not only that but Final Fantasy VIII lent their PuPu as well!
Square stated,
One of the complaints that people have sent our way concerning FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 and its DLC is that the battles aren't hard enough, that it's just too easy to defeat these challenges. Let me emphasize to you, that we've heard you, LOUD & CLEAR. Introducing new Coliseum opponents that are guaranteed to give you a run for your money.
Guess that means these fellas will be a challenge. But what are they going to be like to fight?
Gilgamesh will drop in on your characters and declare he's going to fight in a new way. A better way. They rebuilt him. Made him faster, stronger, better? Showing off some heavy caliber guns, rocket launchers, and automated weaponry, this Gilgamesh will rock you with his new robotic tech.
He's coming in at 10,000,000 HP! If you get him low enough his sword
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