Square Enix talks FF Versus XIII PS3 exclusivity
- Posted July 15th, 2008 at 06:37 EDT by
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Following the shocking news of Final Fantasy XIII going multiplatform, Square Enix has taken the opportunity to address its plans in regards to keeping Final Fantasy Versus XIII exclusive to the PlayStation 3.
In an interview with Square Enix Executive Shinji Hashimoto, it was revealed that not only will the game remain a PS3 exclusive, but game director Tetsuya Nomura (Parasite Eve and Final Fantasy VII) is developing another game outside of Versus called "One Goal Spirit."
"We won't change policy," said Hashimoto. "Final Fantasy Versus XIII is still a PlayStaion 3 exclusive."
Hashimoto also revealed that due to Nomura putting all his time and resources into Final Fantasy XIII, Noruma won't be able to devote much into "One Goal Spirit" as of yet.
We are hoping that Square Enix sticks to their word this time with Versus XIII, as the loss of Final Fantasy XIII’s exclusivity will undoubtedly add to the hardware sales that "could've been" for the PS3.
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zbamf
- 7:15pm BST - July 15th, 2008
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360 now has 3 S-E titles and has put their hands in their wallets to get FF XIII. Somethings going on and I don't believe S-E wanting to concerntrate on Western Audience. S-E strategy is to have all their 4 main games in NA for a non-specific console namely the 360? It would make more sense to have your games on a Playstation console, where all the RPG fans are who followed these games and to concertrate on a RPG gaming country namely Japan. And still have success on PS3 in the Western audience. This is not S-E clever busines strategy, this is Microsoft's influence with their big ammounts of cash to get a big name Japanese company on board and S-E sold out.
I remember years ago reading about SOny owning a part of S-E when they were just Square. I have read it again today by someones post in another forum, which they claim Sony owns big stocks in S-E. Does anyone know of this?
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McMasamune |
Mac590 and McMasamune ( MGO Name is $ol!dus $n@k3 )- 8:35pm BST - July 15th, 2008
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Its crazy how microsoft's 360 is tryna take a whole load of crap on the ps3...( oh wait let me rephrase that are taking a whole load of crap on the ps3 ) seriously we all know the 360 is taking over the gaming world and as a matter a fact its everything we all ever dreamed of and sooner or later the ps3 is gonna be shoved away in people's closets while the 360 is being played.. The updates and the new features for the xbox is just outstanding and its really making the ps3 look like a toolbox! The online features for Fable 2 is ridiculous I jus love it and GOW 2 I can't even believe what i'm saying but its gonna be way better the MGS4 I might as well throw My MGS4 away or something because it aint got nothing on Gears except the long azz cutscenes!! I guess its time for me to take my 360 out the closet! FFXIII sould only be for the PS3 the way i see it because the xbox already has everything it has to offer.... HEY SONY DO YOU MIND STEPPING UP A BIT ( I MEAN ALOT ) because I'm over here wondering why did I even watse my money on such a console that aint all that worth it????
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Chaozhoutiger |
Teochewtiger- 10:35pm BST - July 15th, 2008
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....exclusive...right....**winks**.....gottcha
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Eldarion
- 12:09am BST - July 16th, 2008
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I can't believe this. Of all the games that could go multiplatform, FFXIII is the least expected. I know the world of video games as everything is just a business, ruled by money, there is no loyalty here. However, for me, it is a huge disrespect to turn your back on the company that made your franchises the huge success they are now. I have always had a big respect for Square and have always loved the Final Fantasy series. In fact it is one of my favorite games and one of my reasons for buying a Sony console. I wouldn't have thought they would sell to Microsoft. Maybe I will seem like a rabid fanboy, but with this move the final fantasy series is ruined for me. It is clear that square is now aiming to the masses. They are not trying to do the best rpg experience they can, as they did before, now they just want to sell as much as they can. FF have never been a game for the masses. The FF spirit si lost. Also, it is painfull to see how square has lied to the fans by saying the game was being exclusively developed for the Ps3. It is shame to see this happening to so many companies and so many loved video game series
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Zer0Force |
jesterlol- 12:41am BST - July 16th, 2008
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What Hashimoto actually said is that Nomura was keen on keeping Versus single-platform because he believes in putting all your energy/spirit into a single manifestation of a product, which is what they're mangling as "One Goal Spirit"
Nice try spinning it though.
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Doomsdae |
AOGDoomsday- 12:54am BST - July 16th, 2008
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ok heres the deal. square didnt sell out like everyone thinks they did if u watched E3 last night u would notice that xbox needed star ocean infinite undiscovery and final fantasy XIII with those titles xbox would only be left with gears of war 2 while sony hit big announcing titles for all of its products ps2, ps3, psp, psn, and bluray microsoft needs square because without titles like final fantasy XIII they would lose the console war indefinitely squares plan is as follows give microsoft big titles for untold amounts of money while keeping the best title for their faithful fans final fantasy versus XIII. use the crap loads of cash given by microsoft to assemble the "DREAM TEAM" and produce a ps3 exclusive FINAL FANTASY VII. People dont lose faith in sony or square enix ps3 will prevail in the end just as ps2 did. sony fanboy PSN id: ÀØGDØØmsday please add
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Official Blue |
OfficialBlue- 5:39am BST - July 16th, 2008
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OMG im gunna pray every night that only FF13 is the only real FF title to go to 360... Pray
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Krankor
- 9:50am BST - July 17th, 2008
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I cannot fathom why so many people are upset about this? Afterall, you are still getting the game on PS3, it just means those not as fortunate as others and chose a 360 over a PS3 will be able to enjoy this game too. Ok, exclusives do help to produce more specific hardware sales, but Square aren't a charity and i'm sure they will make much larger profits with multi-platform releases. I think it's all a bit childish to be honest.
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Oldawg |
Oldawg- 6:53pm BST - July 23rd, 2008
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It's not childish....
Some of us spent $500 on a ps3 strictly because of exclusives titles that have kept us loyal to Sony. Any time I am telling people why I stick with playstation, Final Fantasy is mentioned... If this is what we can expect from companies like SE, then I and many others coulds have saved a few hundred and got us a 360... Heck, we might as well have...
There is no point in having a better machine if it is not going to be able to receive games that demonstrate what it can do. what happened to them telling us that both of these games would fully use the ps3's specs? That's why I spent my money, to see real next generation games, especially classic like FF. When the next Metal Gear goes multi, I will know that i totally wasted my money messing with Sony this time...
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MelvinChinchilla |
Suazo- 8:45pm BST - July 23rd, 2008
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Square Enix betrayed the Sony Fans and our hopes of winning the consoles war got a little crushed, just like "chubacca" said, it's just another prostituted game for all i care. Final Fantasy Versus XIII BETTER stick to its exclusivity! BE AFRAID SQUARE ENIX! BE AFRAID!
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MelvinChinchilla |
Suazo- 8:45pm BST - July 23rd, 2008
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Square Enix betrayed the Sony Fans and our hopes of winning the consoles war got a little crushed, just like "chubacca" said, it's just another prostituted game for all i care. Final Fantasy Versus XIII BETTER stick to its exclusivity! BE AFRAID SQUARE ENIX! BE AFRAID!
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advancednewbie |
AdvNoob11- 5:10am BST - July 30th, 2008
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yeah, we got kinda screwed, but i guess its still a good thing that its still coming out on ps3..even though its also coming out on 360.. im a little disappointed about that but hey, at least we still get to play it..and besides..versus will stay exclusive!....i hope
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ranma6899
- 3:58pm BST - August 4th, 2008
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it could change very fast they might released xbox360 first and delayed the ps3 version until they got enough cash from microsoft or sales good on the system then canceled the ps3 release look red alert 3 it was delayed then it got canceled alot games was supposed to come to ps3 being canceled buy microsoft commands ,if i was sony if final fantasy vs goes to xbox i woudldnt release in japan as well that would hurt square enix bad because japan hates microsoft xbox360
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Tomkar |
Tomkar- 11:07am BST - August 26th, 2008
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im not a final fantasy fan but i know its a good series and we lost something great... and i think its Sonys fault cuz they wont keep exclusives wen they know those ms slydogs isin the game if sony stay the way theyre now they will loose but i feel the change
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Floydstrife |
floydstrife- 9:14pm BST - September 17th, 2008
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Well it seems are are fully screwed on this one folks! the xbox360 has made a large amount of fan base in japan and has sold many many copies of xbox360s and thats thanks to sqaure enix selling there games on the 360......so erm.............if the japanse kids dont have any pride.........where does that leave us? anywho add meh pn floydstrife
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smA7x09 |
dnt have 1- 10:16am BST - October 24th, 2008
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they shouldnt ever multiplatform ff. thats just wrong. SE's only good thing going is the ff series (which kicks ass) -stephen stphack@gmail.com
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