*whistles* Yeah, a large and successful company like Square Enix can afford to dish out that kind of money in a product. Well, I can't complain. I'm excited for the new game!
I had read earlier that Agito was supposed to be for the mobil phone, so I was surprised to find they changed to the PSP. Nothing beat the shock knowing they'd make a game for the xbox though! ^.^ I wonder how much they're going to make in sales from the xbox version?
Anyway, thanks for letting me know about this. Now I'm excited about getting the game! (My poor, poor wallet.)
crazy to say it, but 100 billion yen ($840 million) isn't much for them. They make around 300 billion yen every year (at least). Square Enix is one of the biggest game, movie, figures, and etc of whole Japan and even in the world!
When first Trailer of XIII came out, President of FF team and President of Square Enix said they're only putting 50 billion yen ($480 million) and keep it as 3 games (PS3 and cellphone), but year later they announced that they're putting 100 billion yen ($840 million), PLUS all other XIII series games, figures, movies, and etc called Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII
Few month ago they announced that XIII will come out also in xBox. And change the idea of cellphone XIII to PSP.
So until 20th anniversary of VII (2017) they gonna bring a lot of Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII.... Of course other games too.
I have a feeling Fabula Nova Crystallis is going to be like the Final Fantasy VII series, which has a movie, several games, and lots of merchandise rolled into one.
But really, $480 million?? They must have high expectations for Fabula Nova Crystallis!! I've seen the trailers and stuff on youtube, and I have to admit, they've done an awesome job. If the game is anything like the trailers hint at, then I think Square Enix invested well. It just surprises me that they plan on spending so much money on the project.
Sony & Square Enix like to release new games and system around Holiday seasons so they make big money!!!
Oh I forgot to mention that all 3 xiii are just the beginning. CEO of SE commented that they're expecting to spent 100 Billion yen ($840 Million) for this project. Which they're planning to make more xiii sereis (which is called Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII) also they're making toys, accessories and other goodies......
I still need to get FFXIII Squall's "Sleeping Lionheart" Silver ring.... They sure know how to burn a hole in my wallet. (T-T)
Well all of is in the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII and According to Square Enix, they all take place in the same universe, but are not directly related to each other.
They're planning to release em all at same time. I'm guessing, they're making limited edition Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII Box Set!!! Which gonna cost Arms and Legs for it!
Also, all of em is design by same artist: Tetsuya Nomura. BUT Producer, Director, and designer are all done by different team. If I remember it correctly Final Fantasy have over 5 main teams and under them, they have over 200 small teams help make them.
Woah. If it's comming out in December then talk about the perfect Christmas present!! Then again, everyone will be wanting one. T.T Oh yeah, my wallet will be dead and buried too.
Ah, Parasite Eve...I have those games...but I never played them. They're really my brother's. :/ He collects games like crazy...we (he) have such a huge collection. But since they're a "collection," he doesn't really play them...what a waste...
Yay!! More new Final fantasies. Yuppers. :3 A few months ago I saw that they were making those new ones, and I was like, "What? More? And so many coming out around the same time??" Well, maybe not the same time, but it seems like it...how can they make so many? Not that I mind. XD I love them!! Ooh, sexy~~ And in that Agito pic, on the bottom left...that's a chick? Wow, I thought she was a sexy guy. XD Hehe. I love FF guys~~ Too bad...I don't have a PS3!!! T__T Darn. Maybe they'll change their minds and put it on xbox, too...
Last time I checked, XIII & Versus was coming out on Dec '08.... But they might of delay it to next year. I'm not exactly sure on Agito either. I'm guessing, all 3 will come out on same day. That's totally gonna kill my wallet.
I know!!! I'm such a big FF fan!! I've fallen in love with FFXII so I expect a lot from FFXIII. And really, it surprised me that they were going to put three FFXIII games.
However, I didn't know they were going to make it available for the xbox as well!! Isn't that pretty revoluntionary? I mean, Final Fantasy has been the game for the PlayStation, much like Halo is for the Xbox.
Anyway, it's a shame I don't have a PSP or I'd get Agito. Oh well, FFXIII and Versus shall keep me happy. ^.^
Stixx
Grand Otaku | Posted 08/15/08 | Reply
@ichitaka05:
*whistles* Yeah, a large and successful company like Square Enix can afford to dish out that kind of money in a product. Well, I can't complain. I'm excited for the new game!
I had read earlier that Agito was supposed to be for the mobil phone, so I was surprised to find they changed to the PSP. Nothing beat the shock knowing they'd make a game for the xbox though! ^.^ I wonder how much they're going to make in sales from the xbox version?
Anyway, thanks for letting me know about this. Now I'm excited about getting the game! (My poor, poor wallet.)
ichitaka05
Otaku Eternal | Posted 08/15/08 | Reply
@Stixx:
crazy to say it, but 100 billion yen ($840 million) isn't much for them. They make around 300 billion yen every year (at least). Square Enix is one of the biggest game, movie, figures, and etc of whole Japan and even in the world!
When first Trailer of XIII came out, President of FF team and President of Square Enix said they're only putting 50 billion yen ($480 million) and keep it as 3 games (PS3 and cellphone), but year later they announced that they're putting 100 billion yen ($840 million), PLUS all other XIII series games, figures, movies, and etc called Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII
Few month ago they announced that XIII will come out also in xBox. And change the idea of cellphone XIII to PSP.
So until 20th anniversary of VII (2017) they gonna bring a lot of Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII.... Of course other games too.
Stixx
Grand Otaku | Posted 08/15/08 | Reply
@ichitaka05:
I have a feeling Fabula Nova Crystallis is going to be like the Final Fantasy VII series, which has a movie, several games, and lots of merchandise rolled into one.
But really, $480 million?? They must have high expectations for Fabula Nova Crystallis!! I've seen the trailers and stuff on youtube, and I have to admit, they've done an awesome job. If the game is anything like the trailers hint at, then I think Square Enix invested well. It just surprises me that they plan on spending so much money on the project.
ichitaka05
Otaku Eternal | Posted 08/14/08 | Reply
@Stixx:
Sony & Square Enix like to release new games and system around Holiday seasons so they make big money!!!
Oh I forgot to mention that all 3 xiii are just the beginning. CEO of SE commented that they're expecting to spent 100 Billion yen ($840 Million) for this project. Which they're planning to make more xiii sereis (which is called Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII) also they're making toys, accessories and other goodies......
I still need to get FFXIII Squall's "Sleeping Lionheart" Silver ring.... They sure know how to burn a hole in my wallet. (T-T)
ichitaka05
Otaku Eternal | Posted 08/14/08 | Reply
@Angel Zakuro:
Well all of is in the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII and According to Square Enix, they all take place in the same universe, but are not directly related to each other.
They're planning to release em all at same time. I'm guessing, they're making limited edition Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII Box Set!!! Which gonna cost Arms and Legs for it!
Also, all of em is design by same artist: Tetsuya Nomura. BUT Producer, Director, and designer are all done by different team. If I remember it correctly Final Fantasy have over 5 main teams and under them, they have over 200 small teams help make them.
Only thing I know is, I can't wait for it~~~~~!
Stixx
Grand Otaku | Posted 08/14/08 | Reply
@ichitaka05:
Woah. If it's comming out in December then talk about the perfect Christmas present!! Then again, everyone will be wanting one. T.T Oh yeah, my wallet will be dead and buried too.
Angel Zakuro
bird nerd. (Otaku Angel) | Posted 08/14/08 | Reply
Ah, Parasite Eve...I have those games...but I never played them. They're really my brother's. :/ He collects games like crazy...we (he) have such a huge collection. But since they're a "collection," he doesn't really play them...what a waste...
Yay!! More new Final fantasies. Yuppers. :3 A few months ago I saw that they were making those new ones, and I was like, "What? More? And so many coming out around the same time??" Well, maybe not the same time, but it seems like it...how can they make so many? Not that I mind. XD I love them!! Ooh, sexy~~ And in that Agito pic, on the bottom left...that's a chick? Wow, I thought she was a sexy guy. XD Hehe. I love FF guys~~ Too bad...I don't have a PS3!!! T__T Darn. Maybe they'll change their minds and put it on xbox, too...
Take care!
ichitaka05
Otaku Eternal | Posted 08/14/08 | Reply
@Stixx:
Last time I checked, XIII & Versus was coming out on Dec '08.... But they might of delay it to next year. I'm not exactly sure on Agito either. I'm guessing, all 3 will come out on same day. That's totally gonna kill my wallet.
Stixx
Grand Otaku | Posted 08/14/08 | Reply
I know!!! I'm such a big FF fan!! I've fallen in love with FFXII so I expect a lot from FFXIII. And really, it surprised me that they were going to put three FFXIII games.
However, I didn't know they were going to make it available for the xbox as well!! Isn't that pretty revoluntionary? I mean, Final Fantasy has been the game for the PlayStation, much like Halo is for the Xbox.
Anyway, it's a shame I don't have a PSP or I'd get Agito. Oh well, FFXIII and Versus shall keep me happy. ^.^
When are the games supposed to come out?