Game Title: [3DS] Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
Catalog Number: CTR-P-ATHJ
Release Date: 16 Feburary 2012
Retail Price: 6,090 yen
Preorder at: CDJapan, Play-Asia

Source: andriasang

The game is set to be released in Japan on 16 Feburary 2012.

Game Title: [3DS] Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
Catalog Number: CTR-P-ATHJ
Release Date: 16 Feburary 2012
Retail Price: 6,090 yen
Preorder at: CDJapan, Play-Asia

Source: andriasang

Source: andriasang

There are also music samples in the site’s character section. The site’s wallpaper section also has a new wallpaper.

Source: andriasang

… owing to the game’s initial reception, subsequent staff changes, and a desire not to “release a simple conversion of the Windows version in its current state, but rather an update that includes all the improvements”, the release has been delayed.

Wikipedia

Although the PS3 version will be done, the release date is still not confirmed. The PS3 closed beta will begin in November 2012 so that means players can probably get their hands on the full game only around 2013 or maybe 2014. Of course the PS3 version will contain the game’s “full fledged” version 2.0. I wonder how many people will actually wait that long =/. PC players will be gradually eased into v2.0 with numerous updates next year.

In other FFXIV news, the free-to-play period is coming to an end between late November and early December 2011. After that players will have to decide if they want to continue their subscription, or maybe wait until the game has more of the v2.0 updates.

Source(s): IGN

Not exactly the remake many were hoping for (Final Fantasy VII anyone?), but HD remake for FFX is good for now.

Source: Joystiq

The app includes large images which can be zoomed in and out to show high levels of detail. You’ll find image CG from posters, Final Fantasy series character art from Tetsuya Nomura, and more. The app also includes calendar and clock functionality.

Download the app here.

$5.99 is a little pricey for an image app. They should implement a 50% off apps for a day, bound to have more sales for sure xD.

First and foremost here are the release details:

JP Release: 3rd March 2011
NA Release: 22nd March 2011
EU Release: 25th March 2011

As you can see, the game’s been release in Japan already. Unlike the first iteration of Dissidia, which there was a 8-9 month gap in the releases due to localization efforts, those efforts seem to have been doubled here, with Duodecim being release in Japanese and English within the same month. Well done Square Enix. Now if only FFXIII-2 and Versus XIII will enjoy the same effect.

Plot wise, the game is a direct prequel to the first Dissidia: Final Fantasy. In the first game, the events of the 13th War was covered. In this game, it covers the 12th war. Further plot details of the story have been revealed by those who have played the JP version, but I choose to not play it, mainly because I would be lost in translation 70% of the time. Besides, with the english release that close, I chose to wait.

I did however, play the JP version of Dissidia Duodecim Prologus. It says it’s a prologue, which it is, but kinda acts more like a demo which I paid for. Nonetheless, we get to use Lightning in it, which is always a plus point. Lightning plays pretty well, might overthrow my usage of Warrior of Light and Squall. If you have Prologus, it will unlock Aerith from FFVII into your main Duodecim game. Yea. So the money spent on Prologus is pretty worth it. Just treat it as DLC.

The gameplay remains largely the same Dissidia song and dance with the additions of the EX Mode and Assist.  Think of EX Mode as a power boost and Assist as well, assists, and you’ll be fine. The assists does add a whole new element to the game.

An RPG mode has also been added to the game which is well deserved. Finally feels like a real FF game now. It has been mentioned that the RPG mode will include elements of the first Dissidia as well, making the total gameplay time somewhere around 60 hours. Sounds way more gameplay than what FFXIII promised me w/o the grinding. I’m sold.

Characters wise, here are the new additions:

Kain – FF IV

Gilgamesh – FF V

Tifa – FF VII

Laguna – FF VIII

Tuna – FF X

Prishe – FF XI

Vaan – FFXII

Lightning – FFXIII

Desperado Chaos

Pretty large list of characters now, which is awesome.

To end off, here’s a localized trailer:

Enjoy the game!!

Since late 2010, Aya Hirano started appearing on televesion programmes and only focusing on her music. With the announcement of her voicing a game character, it seems that maybe the rumors aren’t true after all. Only time will tell.

As of today I still hear her voice for Lucy from Fairy Tail!

Source: andriasang

The trailer is available in both Japanese and English! Yes, Square Enix surprised us by slipping the English trailer onto the world wide web so for those of you who do not understand Japanese, like me, finally know what was going on in those leaked videos.

Now something to take note: the English trailer ended off with an ambiguous “Coming Next Winter” while the Japanese trailer puts a solid “2011″ instead. The few video game websites that I visited still lists the game’s English release under “TBA”, while Wikipedia states “Winter 2012″. I really wish for a simultaneous release, but with Square Enix and the Official PlayStation Blog not giving any proper numbers, I can’t help but to think the rest of us are getting it next year.