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Shiva Nix from Final Fantasy XIII is probably the hardest character to cosplay in the franchise. Nonetheless, it looks like a pair of enterprising friends have indeed succeeded in portraying the twin summons. TK-Nation's Cassandra Khaw shares some choice pictures.
"Depending on how you look at it, the Chinese either got a good deal or a bad deal when it comes to the launch of Final Fantasy XIII. The game finally launched in Hong Kong this month, but the wait was worth it. The launch was packed with some pretty hot cosplayers dressed as the stars of the game of course."
"After getting the go ahead to do bonus Cosplay galleries each weekend, we wanted to make sure we made each one count. So this week we're focusing on Lightning from Final Fantasy XIII. Yes, we already have compiled a great collection of talented "Cosplayers". Easily recognizable, Lightning has a style all her own."
If you were curious about whether or not you should pre-order the guide with FFXIII, then check out this 28-page preview of the strategy guide. The guide and game are both set to release on March 9.
An avid Final Fantasy fan has uploaded some profile pages from the official Final Fantasy XIII's Scenario Ultimania, revealing a batch of new Nomura character artwork and information.
Go to the source for the full gallery.
The Final Fantasy XIII figurines are being sold in Japan, but if retailers thought that the public might ignore the dozens of promotional posters on the windows, Akihabara's Kotobukiya store thought up a plan that might attract people's attention: Have a bunch of cosplayers pose like said figurines at the front of the store. No idea on whether it helped sales or not, but apaprently they were a real hit with photographers.
The PS3 will be receiving a special Final Fantasy XIII hardware bundle (at least in Japan) when the game is released. Here's some pictures of what the white and pink PS3 and its boxing look like.
"Before Tetsuya Nomura led the look of Final Fantasy, Yoshitaka Amano was the main character designer. Amano did not draft Lightning, Snow, or the other heroes in Final Fantasy XIII, but what if he did?
This is what they would look like."
Final Fantasy XIII will arguably be one of Japan's biggest next-gen games and Akihabara retailers are gearing up for it's release with massive advertisements, cardboard cut-outs, posters and merchandise for the game.
That's one way to grab customers' attention!
"Square Enix Ltd. has today revealed the European box art for the highly anticipated for Final Fantasy XIII. This latest project in the multi-platinum Final Fantasy series promises to be a compelling Role-Playing Game (RPG) release when it arrives on both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on 9th March 2010."
It just wouldn't be Final Fantasy XIII without Cid!
Japan's Shonen Jump magazine has recently revealed Final Fantasy XIII's pretty, pouty-lipped Cid Raines.
He is an officer of the Sanctum and wields a weapon similar to Lightning's, though he isn't entirely against the l'Cie and seems to have his own agenda. He also commands a fleet of airships and has an enormous one of his own.
Cid's subordinate, Rygdea (pictured in the screens under Cid), is the Captain of one of Cid's ships and appa...
The latest issue of Shonen Jump magazine has revealed a bunch of new gameplay screens and information..
Pulse's 'official' name is Grand Pulse, and fans can now get a glimpse at the size of some of the monsters that will be roaming through Pulse's massive locations.
Hunts will also make a return, as will Cactuars. (And now we can tell the difference between the boy Cactuars and girl Cactuars. Aww!)
[Discuss in the Final Fantasy XIII Forum]
Next week's Shonen Jump magazine has revealed a batch of brand new Final Fantasy XIII screenshots, including the fist glimpse of Hope's summon Alexander (it's been a while since we last saw him!) and the new and improved Chocobos.
The magazine also revealed that Final Fantasy XIII will come with beta access to Final Fantasy XIV. Unfortunately, this is a Japan-only dealie.
[Discuss in the Final Fantasy XIII forum]
The latest issue of Famitsu magazine has a massive Final Fantasy XIII feature, giving us more information on the recently revealed character Oerba Yun Fang and summons Bahamut and Brunhilde.
Go to the source for every scan.
[Discuss in the Final Fantasy XIII forum]
Revealed during the Tokyo Game Show trailer Oerba Yun Fang is a l'Cie working with Sanctum who fights with spears and Bahamut by her side.
[ Discussion in the Final Fantasy XIII Forum ]
It looks like Final Fantasy XIII's Serah is a popular girl. She has been the main feature of quite a few magazine scans, including the latest issue of V-Jump. Here we get a glimpse of the romance between Snow and Serah... before she is unfortunately turned into a crystal.
There hasn't been a big Final Fantasy love story since FFX, FFIX and FFVIII. Will Snow/Serah be able to compete with Tidus/Yuna, Zidane/Garnet and Squall/Rinoa?
[Discuss in the Final Fantasy XIII forum]
The latest issue of Chinese Famitsu was recently released nd contained an 11-page Final Fantasy XIII feature inside. The scans mostly re-iterate what was revealed at the FFXIII Premiere Party, but there are a few newer images to see. Go to the source for all the scans.
Revealed late last week, Dengeki now have the latest on Hope Estheim, showing him in battle alongside Vanille.
[ Discussion on the Final Fantasy XIII Forum ]
"Some images have recently surfaced on the internet demonstrating the in-production action-figures currently in development for Final Fantasy XIII’s assorted cast of colourful characters. While Electronic Theatre has endeavoured to establish when and where these images where originally published, our labours have unfortunately thus far been fruitless. However, we have managed to obtain confirmation that these images are genuine, and that these action-figures are intended for international retail."
Some of you may notice the building as the same used to promote the latest entries in the Grand Theft Auto Series, but Square Enix have now managed to get their hands on it, erecting an enormous poster to promote Final Fantasy XIII's presence at this years E3.
The advert also goes to confirm that the game will be released in North America no sooner than 2010.
[ Discussion in the Final Fantasy XIII Forum ]
The Official Japanese Final Fantasy XIII website was updated today featuring new HQ screenshots and artwork of Sazh Katzroy.
A countdown clock has also been added to the site, the time coinciding with both the North American and European websites under the title 'Trailer Open' confirming that we are in fact going to get a new trailer at the end of the countdown.
It should be noted that IF this is indeed a new trailer, previously shown in Square's Closed Mega Theatre, then it WILL inclu...
Following up on Thursday's article, we have two more translated scans of the original article in V Jump's Special Game Investigation Report.
They go into detail on new character Sazh's battle mechanics, as well as Lightning and some other bits of info.
Those who've been following Final Fantasy XIII like mad likely remember yesterday's story introducing new character Sazh Katzroy. Well, some new pictures have arrived on the scene as well as a translation of the original scan which reveal more about him, and the demo release in Japan. Check 'em out!
Big thanks to our forum members for uncovering this.
A brand new Final Fantasy XIII character has been revealed in the latest issue of V-Jump magazine. Meet Sazh Katzroy and his adorable Baby Chocobo!
Discuss in the FFXIII forum
It seems that now we've gotten the first gameplay images of Final Fantasy XIII there's no going back. Famitsu have released their coverage of Final Fantasy XIII, which, as always, is a bit more in-depth than anything we've already seen.
[ Discussion in the Final Fantasy XIII Forum ]
Early this week Shonen Jump featured a small spread featuring brand new gameplay images for Final Fantasy XIII. V-Jump have taken their coverage a step further showing yet more new gameplay images as well as revealing the name of the red-haired girl to be Oerba Dia Vanille, contrary to speculation that she would be called Vanilla.
The artbook Re:Final Fantasy XIII has now been scanned and uploaded for your viewing pleasure. Goodness knows what some of them show, but it sure looks pretty!
[ Discussion in the Final Fantasy XIII Forum ]
They've been 2 years in the coming and in the run up to Jump Festa Square Enix have finally revealed brand new GAMEPLAY images of Final Fantasy XIII.
The scan also reveals the name of 'Pigtails' revealing it to be Vanilla _____ - At the moment her last name is still hard to decipher.
[ Discussion in the FFXIII Forum ]
Remember how CLOUD Volume II was leaked a day early yesterday?
Well it looks like Square Enix aren't having much luck, with their other artbook Re: Final Fantasy XIII, being leaked a day early too.
... But's not just an artbook. Its little surprise should be hitting the web anytime now;
Snow may not be that interesting, but in this case it's certainly interesting, since these are pictures of the blonde (male) character from Final Fantasy XIII named Snow. Previously known to many as Mr 33mm take a look at the breathtaking screenshots of Snow courtesy of Famitsu Magazine.
[ Discussion in the Final Fantasy XIII Forum ]
We've already seen alot of these screens from the latest Japanese Famitsu scans, but the Chinese Famitsu have put together a nice batch of the newest Final Fantasy XIII, Versus XIII and Agito screenshots and they are *gasp* fantastic quality, showing amazing detail in the character designs, locations and enemies.
(View More Scans Here)
Discuss in the Final Fantasy XIII / Versus XIII / Agito forums
We got a little sneak peak yestarday and here comes the full feature.
Famitsu/Degenki have managed to grab some brand new and exclusive Final Fantasy XIII images, that haven't seen in any trailers, showing new sequences and enemies. The magazine also confirms that Snow's full name is "Snow Villiers".
The Versus XIII images are taken from the brand new Tokyo Game Show trailer and have been confirmed as in-game. Agito is now flaunting it's new look too with some new gameplay screenshots....
Well would you look at that - A much needed Final Fantasy XIII, Versus XIII and Agito XIII update.
On the FFXIII side of things we get a little insight into the new trailer shown at DKS3713 and the Tokyo Game Show, showing some new locations, a new airship and even one of the new characters !
[Discussion in the Final Fantasy XIII Forum]
Whilst a few in-game model images made it the web a few weeks ago it's seems that more images are now surfacing with this new batch of screenshots showing an extremely bare-bones version of the character known to most as Nom-chan.
[Discussion in the Final Fantasy XIII Forum]
During the Square Enix Party new trailers for both Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII were shown, both with in-game footage. Today scans of the latest Famitsu PS3 were leaked and translations, as well as impressions from the event, have revealed that all the images are in fact real-time !
[Discuss in the Final Fantasy XIII Forum]
Just when we thought we knew all there was to know about the Final Fantasy XIII compilation, Weekly Shonen Jump have JUST published scans that appear to show gameplay footage of all 3 games !
What better place for Square Enix to show off Final Fantasy XIII, then at their own party? Along with a new trailer, guests were treated with a glimpse at the concept art for Final Fantasy XIII, including sketches of various landscapes as well as the character models of the summons Shiva, Ifrit and Carbuncle.
[Discussion in the forums]
The popular Japanese magazine, Famitsu, sure loves it's Final Fantasy XIII. They love it so much that they have dedicated 37 pages to the game in their last issue. And by the looks of these images, FFXIII doesn't look like it will disappoint ... at least, in the graphics department. Especially considering some of the screenshots are (apparently) in-game.
For more scans, please visit the source.
EGM have dedicated a page of this month's issue to the fairly large array of Final Fantasy games that have recently (and not-so-recently) been announced, yet haven't had much information divulged since then. The magazine tried their best to piece together what little info has been released.
It's a shame that one-and-a-half years have passed since Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII were announced, and yet fans still don't know much about the game's details, let alone the chara...
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