Last I heard though Square was planning on a March release for FFXII in Japan, unless they changed it ('m not real up to date on that kind of stuff)

If that is the case that date might not be entirely untrue (granted that would mean Square USA would have only 5 months to translate and get the voice acting and all that such done for the game) Although if it's true a March release for it I wouldn't be surprized to see FFXII out by Thanksgiving in the US then.