2D vs 3D: Star Ocean 4 Can’t Decide

Star Ocean 4 Screenshots / スターオーシャン4画像

Moderately anticipated Xbox 360 “exclusive” SF RPG Star Ocean 4 has has some screenshots released which show off the game in some detail, though questions have been immediately asked about the wisdom of their character design and graphical style.

The style adopted seems to be a hodgepodge of Final Fantasy style CG and classical anime style visuals, and the results seem to be mixed.

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  • fate commented on October 10, 2008 12:57
  • ah, Enix should have made their own game with Tri-Ace, Square ruins everything........ More
  • plmko commented on October 5, 2008 16:21
  • Something about 2D characters in 3D makes them look dead, probably its because the eyes seem dilated. haha... More

Final Fantasy XIII PC Edition Confirmed?

Final Fantasy XIII PC Edition Confirmed?

Final Fantasy XIII to get a PC version? Yes, according to no less a source than Nvidia itself, unless this is some sort of misunderstanding; see below for their words.

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  • Artefact commented on July 25, 2008 08:40
  • I have to say I'd be inclined to agree with you on the direction of PC gaming (I've long been an avid PC gamer), though the limited penetration of the PC as a gaming platform... More
  • AnimeRookie commented on July 25, 2008 02:55
  • From my point of view, there should be more J-RPGS & console specific games to PC. Capcom did it with Devil May Cry 3 & 4 (Bionic Commando will be multiplatform too), Sega did it... More

Final Fantasy XIII Site & Trailer Open

Final Fantasy XIII Site & Trailer Open

Hot on the heels of the news that Final Fantasy XIII will not be a PS3 exclusive, doubtless thanks to some great clinking sacks of Microsoft’s Windows revenue, is the newly opened Final Fantasy XIII official site. And on it is a very nice looking trailer, though little else.

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  • Tim James commented on July 17, 2008 04:33
  • Ahh yeah, im not claiming that every exclusive gained by microsoft has nothing to do with money. Its things like the GTA4 episodes, lots of people say microsoft paid for them to be exclusive, when in... More
  • Artefact commented on July 16, 2008 09:48
  • You have a point when talking just about FF, but putting their actions in a wider context suggests they really are paving the way for these exclusives with cash incentives - otherwise why on earth... More

Final Fantasy XIII Gets Xbox Release

Final Fantasy XIII on Xbox 360

In a surprising move, Square Enix chief 和田洋一 / Youichi Wada announced the highly anticipated , and previously PS3 exclusive, Square Enix mega blockbuster RPG is to get an Xbox 360 version as well as the PS3 release, though the Xbox release will be restricted to European and American markets. The announcement came unexpectedly at the end of the “Xbox 360 E308 Media Briefing”.

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  • albert_2mb commented on July 15, 2008 12:50
  • OH SHI- I wonder if Sony will also try to make Star Ocean 4 released for PS3, lol..... More
  • Artefact commented on July 15, 2008 08:49
  • Interesting to see what Sony does in response...... More

Square Enix Releases RPG for iPod

In an unusual choice of platform Square Enix’s latest RPG, Song Summoner: The Unsung Heroes, has been released for the iPod of all things.

In an unusual choice of platform Square Enix’s latest RPG, Song Summoner: The Unsung Heroes, has been released for the iPod of all things.

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  • Karasu-kun commented on August 27, 2008 06:34
  • Yeah unfortunately for some unfathomable reason it's not compatible with the Touch, and I really wanted to try it out, too.... More
  • Dorne commented on July 23, 2008 05:46
  • If only Samsung had RPGs on their MP3s... More

Soul Eater Wii Game Release Confirmed

The Wii is set to get a Soul Eater game title, ソウルイーター モノトーン プリンセス / Soul Eater Monotone Princess, set for release September 25th.

The Wii is set to get a Soul Eater game title, ソウルイーター モノトーン プリンセス / Soul Eater Monotone Princess, set for release September 25th. The title is set to be a hybrid action/adventure game, centred on an original story, and the gameplay and adventure segments will be supplemented by anime cinematics produced by Bones. Of course, the game will have the same voice cast as the anime.

The spiel being given is that this is more on the side of mixed media than mere spin off, so it may be something to look out for. More details on the official site, though few screens at present. Via AnimeAnime.


Star Ocean 4 Xbox360 Exclusive?

Star Ocean

The latest game in the Star Ocean series, スターオーシャン 4 THE LAST HOPE / Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope, will be an Xbox360 exclusive to be released in 2009, it has been announced.

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  • DmonHiro commented on August 17, 2008 00:46
  • After the crap SO3 was.....Xbox can HAVE it... More
  • Silver commented on June 12, 2008 13:58
  • I would cry but this series has been heading down hill so I couldn't care less.... More

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