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Fri, 23 Dec 2011, 7:40 pm (CST) by Teggles
New rumours suggest that Final Fantasy XV will be announced at E3 2012 during a special Square Enix press conference. The surprising news? FFXV is apparently going multiplatform, seeing a release on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and even Wii U.
E3 2012 kicks off on June 5. The press conference, which may be held before or after the starting date, is purported to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy.
The information comes from issue 247 of GamesMaster UK, which is due out on January 3, 2012. At that point, we'll be able to get our hands on the article. In the mean time, if anyone has an advance copy of the issue, feel free to help us out with a scan.
No word from Square Enix whether the rumour is true or not. However, common sense says that GamesMaster made it up, but it's still probably going to happen.
Source: GameFAQs
E3 2012 kicks off on June 5. The press conference, which may be held before or after the starting date, is purported to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy.
The information comes from issue 247 of GamesMaster UK, which is due out on January 3, 2012. At that point, we'll be able to get our hands on the article. In the mean time, if anyone has an advance copy of the issue, feel free to help us out with a scan.
No word from Square Enix whether the rumour is true or not. However, common sense says that GamesMaster made it up, but it's still probably going to happen.
Source: GameFAQs
Tue, 15 Nov 2011, 8:48 pm (CST) by Teggles
In an interview with Edge Magazine, Final Fantasy XIII-2 producer and Square Enix mainstay Yoshinori Kitase suggested a changing future for Final Fantasy games.
Kitase expressed his opinion that players seem to be drawn more to action RPGs instead of the traditional turn-based style:
Although other Square Enix developers might differ, Kitase clearly seems to think it's instrumental for Final Fantasy to go in the action RPG direction. Finally, he continues the "maybe, maybe not" routine we've been given ever since the developers began mentioning a next game:
So nothing conclusive yet. But we may just say goodbye to the turn-based style Final Fantasy has been known for.
Source: EDGE Magazine
"I think the nature of the franchise is to present something new each time"
Kitase expressed his opinion that players seem to be drawn more to action RPGs instead of the traditional turn-based style:
"In the global market we see many players moving away from games that used turn-based systems toward what you might term an action-RPG."
"That's a trend, and you ignore things like that at your peril."
Although other Square Enix developers might differ, Kitase clearly seems to think it's instrumental for Final Fantasy to go in the action RPG direction. Finally, he continues the "maybe, maybe not" routine we've been given ever since the developers began mentioning a next game:
"FFXIII and FFXIII-2's battle systems have those elements of speed and action that are the key words for us, though that doesn't necessarily mean we're going to stick to the same route in our next game," he said. "That's something only time can tell."
So nothing conclusive yet. But we may just say goodbye to the turn-based style Final Fantasy has been known for.
Source: EDGE Magazine
Fri, 10 Jun 2011, 11:37 pm (CDT) by Teggles
Before Final Fantasy exploded in popularity with FFVII on PlayStation, the home of the series was Nintendo. Although the rumors surrounding Final Fantasy XV for Nintendo's new console proved false, an interview with FFXIII producer Yoshinori Kitase leaves the possibility open.
Speaking with NowGamer at E3 2011, Kitase had this to say about Nintendo's new Wii U:
It's possible we could see a return of the series to its Nintendo roots. Final Fantasy XV for Wii U, anyone?
Source: NowGamer
Speaking with NowGamer at E3 2011, Kitase had this to say about Nintendo's new Wii U:
"Three or four years ago we joked around about developing a Final Fantasy game on the Wii Fit balance board"
"But after seeing Wii U revealed at Nintendo's conference, we are now considering the possibilities of bringing the Final Fantasy series to the format."
It's possible we could see a return of the series to its Nintendo roots. Final Fantasy XV for Wii U, anyone?
Source: NowGamer
Thu, 09 Jun 2011, 7:32 am (CDT) by Teggles
This E3 proved to be elusive for a Final Fantasy XV announcement, but Square Enix haven't been silent about it. In an interview with EuroGamer, FFXIII producer Yoshinori Kitase made it clear that FFXV will remain on a high-definition console.
Kitase further commented that Square Enix will continue concentrating on handheld development for Final Fantasy spin-offs, such as Crisis Core:
Source: EuroGamer
"If you're talking about the main Final Fantasy titles, one of the strong focuses of the series is cutting edge graphics. That's what people enjoy and that's what people associate Final Fantasy with."
"In that sense I would like to assure our users of this top quality artistic visual achievement. To do that we have to stick with high definition consoles."
Kitase further commented that Square Enix will continue concentrating on handheld development for Final Fantasy spin-offs, such as Crisis Core:
"Though the main Final Fantasy franchise has always been with top definition consoles, Crisis Core, for example, has been very successful on PSP. So those smaller projects we'll consider for PSP2 or 3DS."
Source: EuroGamer
Thu, 28 Apr 2011, 2:01 am (CDT) by Teggles
With E3 2011 kicking off on June 7, predictions of Final Fantasy XV's announcement have been brewing. Just a few days ago, an unconfirmed list of games Nintendo has planned for its upcoming console -- codenamed Project Cafe -- leaked onto 4chan.
One of the titles this list purports to be for Nintendo's Project Cafe is, of course, Final Fantasy XV.
We here at Final Fantasy XV Home are going to be honest: this list is complete and utter crap. It's certainly possible that FFXV will be announced at E3, and we hope it's the case. Unfortunately, an anonymous poster on 4chan just isn't a reliable source.
See the list here.
One of the titles this list purports to be for Nintendo's Project Cafe is, of course, Final Fantasy XV.
We here at Final Fantasy XV Home are going to be honest: this list is complete and utter crap. It's certainly possible that FFXV will be announced at E3, and we hope it's the case. Unfortunately, an anonymous poster on 4chan just isn't a reliable source.
See the list here.
Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 9:02 pm (CDT) by Teggles
In an interview with Hiroshi Minagawa, co-director of Final Fantasy XII, EuroGamer discover the secretive nature behind Final Fantasy XV. When asked if he would like to direct FFXV next, Minagawa cheerfully responds: "I'm not saying anything".
Here's the full quote:
The full quote makes it seem possible that Minagawa will be working on FFXV, as he wants to do an 'original game' and not a remake. Regardless, it's clear that Square Enix aren't letting him comment on it -- something must be in the works.
Source: EuroGamer (thanks Galvanizer for the tip)
Here's the full quote:
So can we expect Square Enix to embark on similar projects in the future? "If I have a chance, I'd like to remake Vagrant Story and other games," says Minagawa.
"But when I chose to remake Tactics Ogre it was after FFXII, which was a big project. I wanted to do something on a much smaller scale, and a smaller team, which is why I chose to do this. Probably after this, I'll do something bigger, like an original game. After that, I'll probably change my mind and return to something smaller."
Final Fantasy XV next, then? "I'm not saying anything," laughs Minagawa. Oh well.
"But when I chose to remake Tactics Ogre it was after FFXII, which was a big project. I wanted to do something on a much smaller scale, and a smaller team, which is why I chose to do this. Probably after this, I'll do something bigger, like an original game. After that, I'll probably change my mind and return to something smaller."
Final Fantasy XV next, then? "I'm not saying anything," laughs Minagawa. Oh well.
The full quote makes it seem possible that Minagawa will be working on FFXV, as he wants to do an 'original game' and not a remake. Regardless, it's clear that Square Enix aren't letting him comment on it -- something must be in the works.
Source: EuroGamer (thanks Galvanizer for the tip)
Tue, 14 Dec 2010, 8:17 am (CST) by Teggles
What is Square Enix planning? The upcoming Fabula Nova Crystallis Conference has undergone a name change to the Square Enix 1st Production Department Premier. The event was also pushed from its January 11 date to January 18, 2011.
Square Enix clearly intend to show more than the Fabula Nova Crystallis series at the conference, but there's been no official word on what exactly - other than a mention of Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy. Could it be a Final Fantasy XV announcement?
The event will be held on January 18 at the Toho Cinemas theater in Roppongi Hills. The first showing will run from 18:00 to 19:30 and the second from 20:00 to 21:30.
Source: Square Enix
Update: Final Fantasy XV was a no-show. Ah well, next up, E3 2011 -- June 2011!
Square Enix clearly intend to show more than the Fabula Nova Crystallis series at the conference, but there's been no official word on what exactly - other than a mention of Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy. Could it be a Final Fantasy XV announcement?
The event will be held on January 18 at the Toho Cinemas theater in Roppongi Hills. The first showing will run from 18:00 to 19:30 and the second from 20:00 to 21:30.
Source: Square Enix
Update: Final Fantasy XV was a no-show. Ah well, next up, E3 2011 -- June 2011!
Sat, 02 Oct 2010, 10:43 pm (CDT) by Teggles
Just a few days ago, Square Enix released Final Fantasy XIII Ultimania Omega. The book contains various interviews with the FFXIII developers, one of which might contain some key info to when FFXV will see the light of day.
Yoshinori Kitase, producer of Final Fantasy XIII, had the following to say:
What does this mean for Final Fantasy XV? If each Square Enix team is releasing a game every two years, will we see FFXV in two years? Or will this push the release date even further, with the teams focusing on other games instead of FFXV?
Source: NeoGAF
Yoshinori Kitase, producer of Final Fantasy XIII, had the following to say:
...the FFXIII team is already moving on to their next game, because Wada wants each team to be able to steadily release one game every two years from now on.
What does this mean for Final Fantasy XV? If each Square Enix team is releasing a game every two years, will we see FFXV in two years? Or will this push the release date even further, with the teams focusing on other games instead of FFXV?
Source: NeoGAF
Tue, 31 Aug 2010, 7:04 pm (CDT) by Teggles
Gaming Union have posted their full interview with Yoshinori Kitase after last week's revelation that FFXV would take longer to develop than FFXIII.
The quote reveals that Square Enix are keeping their mouths tight when it comes to Final Fantasy XV. When asked about FFXV, Kitase replied that they "can't say anything about that right now". Here's the full quote:
What does he mean exactly? It seems like Square Enix have a few things in mind for FFXV that they can't talk about just yet. Based on Kitase's wording, there might just be something planned.
Source: GamingUnion
The quote reveals that Square Enix are keeping their mouths tight when it comes to Final Fantasy XV. When asked about FFXV, Kitase replied that they "can't say anything about that right now". Here's the full quote:
GU: Have you already started thinking about the next installment after Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy XV?
Yoshinori Kitase: No, we can't say anything about that right now.
Yoshinori Kitase: No, we can't say anything about that right now.
What does he mean exactly? It seems like Square Enix have a few things in mind for FFXV that they can't talk about just yet. Based on Kitase's wording, there might just be something planned.
Source: GamingUnion
Wed, 25 Aug 2010, 7:53 pm (CDT) by Teggles
According to Yoshinori Kitase, Final Fantasy XV should take a much shorter time to develop than Final Fantasy XIII. GamingUnion had the chance to talk to Kitase at this year's GamesCom, and posted the following revelations:
Source: GamingUnion
Update (Dec 2, 2011): It now seems that Kitase was probably talking about XIII-2, not XV. At the time of this news post, XIII-2 hadn't been announced.
"Obviously we now have consoles with much better specifications. The graphical quality we should target at is a lot higher, so it takes a long time to achieve that quality," said Kitase-san.
He went on to say "And Final Fantasy XIII, for example, was the first ever numbered Final Fantasy for Xbox 360 and PS3, so we really wanted to make it absolutely perfect and it took a long time to make it perfect. But maybe next time around we need a much shorter time."
We then quizzed him about his final statement and asked if that meant the next main game will take less time to complete. He simply replied by laughing and saying "Yes, yes, hopefully."
He went on to say "And Final Fantasy XIII, for example, was the first ever numbered Final Fantasy for Xbox 360 and PS3, so we really wanted to make it absolutely perfect and it took a long time to make it perfect. But maybe next time around we need a much shorter time."
We then quizzed him about his final statement and asked if that meant the next main game will take less time to complete. He simply replied by laughing and saying "Yes, yes, hopefully."
Source: GamingUnion
Update (Dec 2, 2011): It now seems that Kitase was probably talking about XIII-2, not XV. At the time of this news post, XIII-2 hadn't been announced.
