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FABULA NOVA CRYSTALLIS

An all new project comprising of multiple titles spanning multiple systems including the PLAYSTATION®3 system and mobile phones


This latest project in the multi-platinum FINAL FANTASY series will encompass the simultaneous development of original titles for numerous platforms including the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and mobile phones.

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To celebrate the 13th title in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series, Square Enix has undertaken a colossal project involving the development of various content for multiple platforms.

FABULA NOVA CRYSTALLIS, defined in Latin as "the new tale of the crystal," is made up of several different titles based on variations of the FINAL FANTASY XIII universe. However, while each title in the project features different characters, different worlds, and different stories, all are ultimately based on and expand upon a common mythos.

P.S. All the names that are bolded and underlined after this are the games in the series! all info that follows these titles are ads and info for the game!

NEW FEATURES:
"Gravity
In a developer interview, Motomu Toriyama stated that the E3 Trailer shows what is known as the 'Gravity Bomb', known as the spell 'Gravity' in previous games. Presumably, it refers to the electrical energy field that surrounds the young woman shown in the trailer. It has some unique properties by allowing her to defy gravity, as well as allowing her to use it as a weapon.


Graphics
The game runs on the White Engine, an all-new exclusive next-gen engine built for Square Enix's future games. It was originally planned for the PlayStation 2 but was later moved to the PlayStation 3. Realistic CGI cutscenes can be created using this engine, and the quality of these cutscene sequences has never been achieved before on the PlayStation 2 or the PlayStation.


Online Option
While players will still get to experience Final Fantasy XIII as an offline game, Yoshinori Kitase has stated in the developer interview that players will also get to play Final Fantasy XIII online as well"-wikipedia!

FF XIII

This eagerly anticipated title takes full advantage of the PlayStation 3 system's advanced hardware, providing tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of FINAL FANTASY XIII, thus making this newest addition to the FINAL FANTASY series worthy of the title "next generation."
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New Gunblade!

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New battle system! now the battle is live!

*This title is not yet concept approved by Sony Computer Entertainment America

Key Development Staff
Director: Motomu Toriyama (FINAL FANTASY VII, FINAL FANTASY X, FINAL FANTASY X-2)
Character designer: Tetsuya Nomura (FINAL FANTASY V~VIII, FINAL FANTASY X, FINAL FANTASY VII ADVENT CHILDREN, KINGDOM HEARTS)
Art director: Isamu Kamikokuryo (FINAL FANTASY X, FINAL FANTASY XII)
Main programmer: Kazumi Kobayashi (CHRONO TRIGGER, XENOGEARS, CHORONO CROSS, FINAL FANTASY XI)
Movie director: Eiji Fujii (FINAL FANTASY: The Spirits Within, FINAL FANTASY XII)
Main theme: Nobuo Uematsu, SMILE PLEASE Co., LTD. (FINAL FANTASY series)
Composer: Masashi Hamauzu (FINAL FANTASY X, DIRGE of CERBERUS -FINAL FANTASY VII-)
Producer: Yoshinori Kitase (FINAL FANTASY series)

FINAL FANTASY Versus XIII for PlayStation 3 system
Harmony is realized in this alternate tale of FINAL FANTASY XIII

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Not a merely a sequel, but a wholly independent story unfolding in a different world with different characters. This title will appear alongside FINAL FANTASY XIII on the PlayStation 3 system.

When coupled with FINAL FANTASY XIII, FINAL FANTASY Versus XIII completes the core of the FABULA NOVA CRYSTALLIS Project.

*This title is not yet concept approved by Sony Computer Entertainment America

Key Development Staff
Director & Character designer: Tetsuya Nomura (FINAL FANTASY V~VIII, FINAL FANTASY X, FINAL FANTASY VII ADVENT CHILDREN, KINGDOM HEARTS)
Movie director: Takeshi Nozue (FINAL FANTASY IX, FINAL FANTASY X, FINAL FANTASY VII ADVENT CHILDREN, KINGDOM HEARTS)
Composer: Yoko Shimomura (LEGEND OF MANA, Parasite EVE, KINGDOM HEARTS)
Producer: Shinji Hashimoto

FINAL FANTASY Agito XIII for Mobile Phones
Yet another facet of FINAL FANTASY XIII

FINAL FANTASY Agito XIII arrives as an entirely separate entity for mobile phones, offering players easy on-the-go access to the FINAL FANTASY XIII universe. Utilizing gameplay functions only available through mobile phones, this title provides players with a unique take on a story accessible anywhere their real-life adventures may take them.

Key Development Staff
Director: Hajime Tabata (BEFORE CRISIS -FINAL FANTASY VII-)
Character designer: Tetsuya Nomura (FINAL FANTASY V~VIII, FINAL FANTASY X, FINAL FANTASY VII ADVENT CHILDREN, KINGDOM HEARTS)
Art director: Yusuke Naora (FINAL FANTASY VII, FINAL FANTASY VIII, FINAL FANTASY X) Composer: Takeharu Ishimoto (BEFORE CRISIS -FINAL FANTASY VII-)
Producer: Kousei Ito (BEFORE CRISIS -FINAL FANTASY VII-)

All this info was from the official na SE site at the e3 section!

Im officially excited about new Final Fantasy games. :choc2:

Holy crap, yes!

Well hot diggidy damn. SE's got my attention.

My opinions about the staff:

Director: Motomu Toriyama vs. Tetsuya Nomura - Based on the list of their games, either director could do well.

Character designer: Tetsuya Nomura vs. Tetsuya Nomura - I think Nomura will be the clearly better character designer here. :D

Art director: Isamu Kamikokuryo vs. ??? - We'll see, although I'm not really impressed by the list of Kamikokuryo's games.

Main programmer: Kazumi Kobayashi vs. ??? - Again, we'll seel, although the only impressive game by Kobayashi's list is Chrono Trigger.

Movie director: Eiji Fujii vs. Takeshi Nozue - Nozue's easily better, IMHO. I wasn't really impressed by TSW's cinematics or FFXII's FMVs, while Nozue has done cinematics for FFIX, AC and KH.

Composer: Masashi Hamauzu (main theme by Nobuo Uematsu) vs. Yoko Shimomura - Shimomura, IMHO. Hamauzu's work in FFX didn't feel anything to good, and from what I've heard of the samples so far, the same for DoC soundtrack. Shimomura usually makes good music, and her work in the KH series is great.

Producer: Yoshinori Kitase (FFVIII, FFX, FFX-2, DoC) vs. Shinji Hashimoto (KH series, AC) - *looks at Kitase's list... gulp!* I think Hashimoto's past work is more impressive, although Kitase has worked on more games.

With all this comparison, I might actually look more forward to FF vs. XIII than the actual FFXIII.

I haven't been this excited for a new FF game since FF IX

There's so much to look forward to with what Squenix is throwing at us. Not only am I still on a major high and looking forward to FFXII, but now FFXIII! AWESOME! Can't wait!