All Articles: Final Fantasy XIII-2

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Hands-On Preview: What’s Old, What’s New, and What’s Fantastic

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Nicole Kline

There’s a lot to love about what Square Enix has shown us so far in Final Fantasy XIII-2. Many fans complained about the linearity of the first one, as well as the fact that there were no towns (in a Final Fantasy game? Sacrilege!). Fans didn’t like the Paradigm Shift system and thought the Eidolons were pointless. I tend to disagree with much of what’s been said – I love Paradigm Shifting, and enjoyed the story and the aesthetic of Final Fantasy XIII. Much of what made the first game strong is still there, but there are a lot of new features that may reignite faith in what some consider to be a hackneyed franchise. (more…)

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Final Fantasy XIII-2 coming January 31; new trailer released

Posted on September 15, 2011 by John Scalzo

Previously tagged with a January 2012 release window, Square Enix has gotten more specific and announced that Final Fantasy XIII-2 will be released on January 31. That’s a little over a month after the game’s Japanese release date, which is December 15. That’s a pretty quick turnaround for a Final Fantasy game, I must admit.

Something else that’s pretty is the game’s newest trailer, which was unveiled yesterday at the Tokyo Game Show. Check it out above.

[Source: Siliconera]

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Our cries have been answered in Final Fantasy XIII-2

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Chris Urie


It seems that Square Enix has heard our gripes about Final Fantasy XIII and wants to change our minds with the upcoming Final Fantasy XIII-2. According to the developers, come this January, you will see an open world that is begging to be explored as well as a host of mini-games.

“This new game is more player-driven, as opposed to story-driven, so that you can explore different locations and fields to get information and explore towns and other types of locations, as well. So we are very determined to rectify all of the problems, and we think we have,” Motomu Toriyama told Gamasutra.

The new battle system introduced in FFXIII will also receive a buffing. “Because this is the sequel to XIII, we took the basic concept of the Paradigm Shift, for example. The basic idea is the same; but we actually refined it and added new elements to it to make it even better.”

Next time you think that those big, imposing developers aren’t listening to you, remember Square Enix. Hopefully, they didn’t rely on the fans too much and cancel the game entirely. I’m looking at you, Capcom.

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Final Fantasy XIII-2 to be released in January 2012

Posted on July 18, 2011 by John Scalzo

Emily Shoji, the Assistant PR Manager at Square Enix, has revealed (via Twitter) that Final Fantasy XIII-2 will be released this January:

FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 is slated for a January 2012 release for North America. Be excited!

And we are! If you can’t wait until January, Square Enix will have a playable demo of Final Fantasy XIII-2 on display at this weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con.

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Final Fantasy XIII-2 E3 trailer shows off story, gameplay

Posted on June 9, 2011 by John Scalzo

Square Enix has used the 2011 E3 Expo to give us a much deeper look at the next Final Fantasy game, Final Fantasy XIII-2. Releasing in early 2012 for the PS3 and Xbox 360, the game stars new character Noel Kreiss and Serah Farron, Lightning’s younger sister, in a search for Lightning after monsters attack their town.

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Square Enix’s E3 lineup includes playable Final Fantasy XIII-2

Posted on June 3, 2011 by John Scalzo

Final Fantasy XIII-2, which was first announced at Square Enix’s 1st Production Premier event back in January, will headline the publisher’s E3 slate.

The game will be playable for the first time on the E3 show floor, where it will be joined by other big titles like Hitman: Absolution, Tomb Raider and Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Suffice it to say, Square Enix has hugely embraced the Eidos Interactive properties they acquired back in 2009. Square Enix will also be showcasing Deep Silver’s Dead Island at their booth, which they will distribute in North America.

Hit the jump for a ton of information on Square Enix’s E3 lineup straight from the publisher. (more…)

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Final Fantasy XIII-2, Versus XIII, Type-0 detailed in Dengeki

Posted on January 25, 2011 by John Scalzo

Andriasang has dug deep into the latest issue of Japanese gaming Dengeki PlayStation and unearthed a ton of new details about most of the titles Square Enix had on display at their 1st Production Department Premier event last week.

Final Fantasy XIII-2 will take place after the end of Final Fantasy XIII in Gran Pulse. According to the magazine, the sequel will be “more dark and mysterious” and will focus on the goddess Etro.

Final Fantasy Type-0, the PSP game formerly known as Agito XIII, will feature a heavy focus on magic. The Dengeki report reveals that the game’s theme revolves around the theme of “Magic in Action” which basically states that swords and axes are good in a pinch, but magic is your real weapon.

Finally, Final Fantasy Versus XIII got short shrift once again. Director Tetsuya Nomura revealed that Versus XIII won’t be released until after XIII-2 and Type-0, but he did say we might learn more about it at E3.

For the full info dump on all three titles, be sure to check out the Andriasang report.

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Square Enix officially releases Final Fantasy XIII-2 trailer

Posted on January 20, 2011 by John Scalzo

Every trailer from Square Enix’s 1st Production Department Premier showcase was leaked onto YouTube within hours of the end of the show. And like any big company, Square Enix pulled them down just as quickly as they were posted. But today, as promised, the publisher has released an official HD version of the Final Fantasy XIII-2 trailer. And best of all, it’s in English, so we can finally figure out what Lightning is saying.

Check it out above.

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