Yoshitaka Amano, most famous for his character artwork in the early Final Fantasy entries, has been busy working on a few projects in recent days, including... Final Fantasy XIII?
According to French publication Japan Vibes, you'd better believe it. He declined any further details beyond the passing mention, but it's worth nothing that Square-Enix had nothing to say concerning any kind of development to this point. There had been previous rumblings that FFXIII would be unveiled at E3, which is right around the corner, although S-E's page detailing its official lineup has pretty much dismissed that notion. Either way, it's comforting to know Amano is at the helm.
[Sources - RPGamer]
...Aniplex, the publisher for the Final Fantasy XII original soundtrack, announced a few new details concerning the compilation's imminent release.
An astounding 100 songs will be avaiable in the four-disc set, most notably Angelina Aki's "Kiss Me Good-bye" and Tarou Hakase's "Kibou". Obviously enough, the first limited edition will be shipped in a special box and features a 28-page booklet within.
In related news, Aki will be performing her FFXII single at the Chicagoland PLAY! concert. Composed by Nobuo Uematsu himself, Aki was offered her chance at the game's theme song following her successful debut CD, "One". She created both the Japanese and English lyrics for "Kiss Me Good-bye" and the Midwest show will mark her U.S. debut. As mentioned in previous updates, Nobuo Uematsu and Yasunori Mitsuda will be directing as well, so it appears the world premeire of PLAY! is becoming a much hotter ticket with this addition. More information can be found here.
The FFXII soundtrack will be released in Japan on May 31, and the Chicagoland ...
The immensely popular PLAY! A Video Game Symphony is making a stop in the Windy City next month and Square-Enix's very own Nobuo Uematsu will be on the bill.
Uematsu, for those keeping score at home, composed the fanfare that opens every PLAY! performance around the globe, but chances are that those who attend this Midwest showing will hear a few of their Final Fantasy favorites as well. Yasunori Mitsuda of Chrono Trigger fame will also be a part of the event at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Illinois on May 27, as part of an ensemble featuring many of the most famous composers in the video game industry. Both men will also be part of the VIP meet and greet as well.
If you don't want to pass up this opportunity to see some of the best in the business, you can still purchase tickets online at Ticketmaster or check out PLAY!'s official website for more details. Other U.S. performances will take place in Detroit, Philadelphia and Virginia later this summer, and while Uematsu may not make appearances at those shows, we're not opposed to enjoying ...
Square-Enix has reached an agreement with Ubisoft to distribute Final Fantasy XI for the XBox 360 overseas in Europe and other PAL territories.
It will be the first FFXI experience for console owners in these areas since the game was never released for the PS2. This particular release will include the upcoming Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion pack, as well as earlier expansions Chains of Promathia and Rise of the Zilart. For PC owners, the Treasures of Aht Urhgan pack will also be distributed by Ubisoft.
Expect to see this FFXI hit your stores later this month.
[Sources - Yahoo! Video Games]
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