Here’s good news for you Final Fantasy players out there: The demo version of RPG Final Fantasy XIII is said to be over 90 minutes long.

Japanese gamer bible Famitsu is reporting that the playable game preview included with the purchase of the Final Fantasy: Advent Children Complete DVD will last longer than the film. And the film is over two hours. Hence: Very long demo. Supposedly, the demo will cover the very beginning of FF XIII, so no spoilers, either.

The DVD is scheduled for a March of 2009 release in Japan, and will contain HD trailers of Final Fantasy Versus XIII and Final Fantasy Agito XIII, making them the first released trailers of the Fabula Nova Crystallis series. No word on a North American release yet.

Final Fantasy XIII is scheduled for some time in 2009 for the PS3, 360 and maybe PC.

Source: G4TV

Posted by admin | No Comments »

Publisher Square Enix has formally announced a release date for the DS edition of its celebrated SNES RPG classic Chrono Trigger, slated for release in America on November 28.

In addition to new dungeons built specifically for the game’s Nintendo DS appearance, Square Enix revealed that the game will include an Arena mode, which “adds exciting new dimensions” to the classic RPG. No further details were immediately available.

The company had previously revealed that Chrono Trigger DS would include some form of wireless multiplayer, though it is not yet clear whether the Arena mode will serve as the promised multiplayer component.

Source: Shack News

Posted by admin | No Comments »

Mass Effect (PC, 360) developer BioWare is examining the possibility of further updates to its space-age RPG following the release of the first downloadable content pack earlier this year, studio president Greg Zeschuk revealed.

“We said it was a trilogy so there’s some stuff happening,” Zeschuk told MTV Multiplayer. “We’re also looking at some other post-release content… You know how we are. We’re always very circumspect until we can go ‘Aha! There it is!’”

The executive added, “With everything we build now, we want to have this long-term relationship with the customer and always have something for them to try. So we’re definitely looking at that for Mass Effect.”

The company is currently at work on Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (NDS) in collaboration with Sega, but BioWare’s Nintendo DS development may not end there. Sonic Chronicles lead designer Miles Holmes stated that the studio is exploring “basically anything that reinforces” BioWare’s existing franchises.

“I tell you which one I would want. I want the Mass Effect one,” Holmes told Eurogamer. “We have a lot of big plans for Mass Effect. Having a DS version would be an awesome way to keep interest alive and keep it going in addition to [Mass Effect 2].”

The developer added that BioWare’s handheld team aims to reinforce major title releases such as the company’s upcoming fantasy RPG Dragon Age: Origins, and will build up to three projects at once at full capacity.

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood is slated to hit retailers this coming fall.

Source: Shack News

Posted by admin | No Comments »

Originally released in 1995 on Super NES, Chrono Trigger has been hailed as one of the greatest games of all time by critics and fans alike. With a unique and multifaceted storyline, the game revolutionized the world of RPGs with never-before-seen features, including an unprecedented soundtrack and multiple endings determined by side quests and the player’s actions.

With artwork by famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and an unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda, Chrono Trigger represents the best-in-class of the video game world. This newly revamped edition maintains all of the game’s original elements and spirit while introducing the portability, dual-screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality of NDS. Players will soon be able to rediscover the exhilarating RPG experience, breathtaking storyline and innovative gameplay in the palm of their hands.

John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “It gives me great pleasure to see Chrono Trigger being released in Europe and the PAL territories. With its ground breaking story and gameplay, this epic RPG with multiple endings has already won the hearts of many fans and I hope it delights a whole new audience of players into revisiting the Chrono Trigger world time and again.”

When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils. The swashbuckling adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set to destroy the world, triggering Crono’s race against time to change the course of history and bring about a brighter future.

Key Features:

* A masterpiece with an engaging and unparalleled storyline, leading to the discovery of multiple epic conclusions to a journey that transcends time
* An unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda
* Intriguing battle system made possible by the unique combination of the Active Time Battle system and Tech skills
* Famed character designer Akira Toriyama lends his signature art style to create the vibrant world that has captivated gamers around the world
* Taking advantage of the Nintendo DS hardware, Chrono Trigger makes its way onto the portable platform with all-new dual screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality
* A brand new dungeon and a Wireless Play mode adds exciting new dimensions to this timeless classic

* Chrono Trigger, not yet been rated, is scheduled for release in North America this Holiday season, expected in Rurope early 2009.

Source: Worth Playing

Posted by admin | No Comments »

The latest game in the seminal RPG series will be made for PS3 first, and ported to 360 later. This will likely delay the release of the game in the U.S. even more, as FFXIII will be coming to PS3 and 360 simultaneously in the West.

At Square Enix’s DK Sigma 3713 event in Japan, GameSpot is reporting that the company showed off a video that detailed Final Fantasy XIII’s development. In that video, director Motomu Toriyama stated flatly that the development had not yet even begun on the Xbox 360 version of the game.

“We haven’t changed the direction of the development. We’re making the PS3 version first, and then porting to the 360 later,” said Motomu. “I’m telling them to not think about the Xbox 360 right now. We can think about it after the development kits arrive.”

Final Fantasy XIII will release on the PS3 and Xbox 360 simultaneously in the U.S. and Europe and will be exclusive to the PS3 in Japan. A demo of the RPG will be made available on the Blu-ray version of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.

Source: Game Daily

Posted by admin | No Comments »