Amano Working on Final Fantasy XIII

[Crossblades]

http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q2-2006/042606d.html

In a recent interview with French magazine Japan Vibes, acclaimed character designer Yo[img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img]aka Amano made mention of his current work on a few different projects, including Final Fantasy XIII. This is one of the first real acknowledgements of the game's development, though no official announcements have been made regarding it.

Amano did not discuss his exact role in its development, nor did he mention any details concerning the game's format or platform choice. With E3 only weeks away, Square Enix will likely reserve any further information for the upcoming event.

[DeathKnight]

http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q2-2006/042606d.html

In a recent interview with French magazine Japan Vibes, acclaimed character designer Yo[img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img]aka Amano made mention of his current work on a few different projects, including Final Fantasy XIII. This is one of the first real acknowledgements of the game's development, though no official announcements have been made regarding it.

Amano did not discuss his exact role in its development, nor did he mention any details concerning the game's format or platform choice. With E3 only weeks away, Square Enix will likely reserve any further information for the upcoming event.

smurfing great!

Best thing 'bout this game is that it's being made by the FFX team

FF in PlayStation3's graphical glory.........man I can't wait to see how great the graphics and character emotions of this game are gonna look. FFVII's demo thing for PlayStation3 has me psyched!

[Loony BoB]

Best thing 'bout this game is that it's being made by the FFXIII team

Well, yes, games generally are being made by the team making them.

Looking forward to seeing something to do with the game (outside of "we're working on it").

[Kawaii Ryûkishi]

This is like Danny Elfman saying, "Yeah, I'm working on the next Tim Burton movie."

[Loony BoB]

This is like Danny Elfman saying, "Yeah, I'm working on the next Tim Burton movie."

Still, it signifies that work is actually being done. I think this is the first official word of FFXIII, is it not?

[Kawaii Ryûkishi]

You can prettymuch assume that the next Final Fantasy is being worked on as soon as the current one is released, or even prior to that if a different team is handling it. This is not news.

[scooby]

OMG! I can't believe that Yo[img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img]aka Amano's name has been censored!

I am soooo stupid....

[Loony BoB]

You can prettymuch assume that the next Final Fantasy is being worked on as soon as the current one is released, or even prior to that if a different team is handling it. This is not news.

It's newsworthy enough for me. It lets you know of the first "team" member involved in Final Fantasy XIII, and it's the first open acknowledgement that it's being worked on... which is always a big thing for any FF fan, as far as I'm concerned.

[Kawaii Ryûkishi]

But it's just saying something that everyone with any sense already knows. Amano has worked on every single game in the main series to date.

[Loony BoB]

Don't rain on the parade, man! This is better than hearing nothing. Which is all we'd heard before now.

[marc]

Amanos stuff is kool.
I adore his drawings for FF9 escpecially.

[Zeromus_X]

So..is he the character designer, or is he just doing conceptual artwork? Well, I hope he'll be the character designer...

[LunarWeaver]

So..is he the character designer, or is he just doing conceptual artwork? Well, I hope he'll be the character designer...

I'm going to get yelled at for this, but I'm a bigger fan of Nomura. His crazy, impracticle outfits with all the zippers and leather... Delicous! I guess I'm one of the few that likes his sense of style...

Not that IX (Or VI or number number..) had bad character designs. IX is one of the Best.Games.Ever.O_o. after all.

Call my lotsa names, but I love Nomura's spikey haired bishies

*Draws a target on himself for all the anti's... Hit the middle and gain one "Let me guess, you came in at SEVEN -SNEEZE-" freebie!*

[Zeromus_X]

Well, not that I hate Nomura's style (his menu portraits are so purty), I just prefer Amano's colourful, sketchy art style. Although Nomura's belt fetish is pretty entertaining. I also like the Tactics designer's style (name?). I haven't really seen much of this new guy's style, but I don't remember his name anyway.

[DeathKnight]

Best thing 'bout this game is that it's being made by the FFXIII team

Well, yes, games generally are being made by the team making them.

Looking forward to seeing something to do with the game (outside of "we're working on it").

AH! I meant meant FFX team!

"Best thing 'bout this game is that it's being made by the FFX team"