New Final Fantasy Versus XIII Gameplay Trailer Shown at Jump Festa

FinalFantasy-XIII.net: I find it surprising that most of us forgot about Jump Festa this year. Even more surprising though is that a new Final Fantasy Versus XIII gameplay trailer has been shown there.

[Hellsvacancy]

Damn i want this game its day-1 4-me, the other FF13 (the girlie 1) is a rental in my book 4 the very reason that "it looks like a girls game"

[iron_sheik]

but FF13 versus is like the real FF13 game
since it will use 1 50 gig blu ray and is the real next gen FF13 that we all want

[3sq]

agree FFXIII is disappointed. Just check the link out and you'll understand.

http://www.online-station.n...

[LordMarius]

all aboard the hype train, FF13 is old news now

[cLiCK_sLiCK9]

Wow. I got really excited when I read: "New Final Fantasy Versus XIII Gameplay Trailer ..." Only find out the rest of the title says: "New Final Fantasy Versus XIII Gameplay Trailer Shown at Jump Festa". Just goes to show how bad I really want this game.

This game is the main reason why I bought a PS3. And yet, we dont know jack sh!t about the game. The irony....

[Saaking]

It's exclusive, so it'll be a LOT better than FFXIII. You can count on it.

@below

FFXIII isn't being dismissed for being "Girlie" it's being dismissed becuase it simply will never be what SE promised (The best RPG of the generation). It's a gimped version of what could have been, and FFvXIII will be what FFXIII should have been. I'm sure FFXIII will be good, but just not as good as it could have been.

[Myze]

While I completely agree FFvXIII looks more appealing to my taste, to completely dismiss FFXIII and call it girlie (I'm guessing since it's main character is a girl) is kind of ignorant. FFX looked just as girlie (read: colorful) and it was pretty damn awesome. If it's solely because it has a female lead character, you have two options, FF6 (no truely main characters, but Terra would definitely be the closest thing. XIII doesn't look like it has a true focal character either) and FFX-2. FFX-2 was very girlie, FF6 is the best FF game ever made (imo). FFXIII looks nothing like FFX-2 (or 6 for that matter), so I prefer to reserve judgment on a game till after I've actually played it.

The true test (since I've avoided spoilers, I don't know either way) for XIII is if they decided to make the storyline about character development or politics/lore. FFXII went with the latter and it really hurt the storyline. FFvXIII clearly (at least from what we've seen) is gonna be very strong on character development, and that is the main reason I believe it will be amazing, with other factors being the design and darker nature and of course the director.

[Pyrrhus]

XIII seems alright, but i cant judge until ive played it.

This one being exclusive, should hopefully be developed faster. But the idea isnt to hype it too much llike we did XIII

[camachoreloaded8806]

immediately dismiss FFXIII just because it's a multiplat. It was in development since 2005, how the hell could the PS3 version have possibly been compromised, with all that time it took to make the game? Whatever, don't play it if you don't want to, it's completely your loss.

You all act like the gameplay and storyline would have been exponentially better than it is now had it remained only on the PS3. What, the storyline for XIII is gonna get a little crappy towards the end because the main writer was working on the 360 version? The combat isn't as good as it could have been because the man in charge of the battle system was busying working on the 360 code? Should be happy that more people get to enjoy the Final Fantasy series, damn fanboys.

[Aquarius]

Has SE even finished making the Crystal Tools Engine yet?

It's meant to be using four of the cells at once...but KZ2 is already doing this.

UC2 is using all SPEs efficiently, they are never idle.

@ above but SE are westernising the game unnecessarily i.e. changing the main theme song.

[kingdavid]

@camachore

Really well said. Unfortunately, you're gonna end up with a million disagrees even though you are 100% correct.

I can say the only thing which wouldve changed would be perhaps alterations to the graphics but that is it.

[ABizzel1]

This will be the first final fantasy I'm thinking of getting day one.

[Ssxtreme36]

but seriously.....really?

i honestly do not want to hear anything about this game until they release some type of gameplay footage for everyone to see.

(N4G) "New Trailer for FF verses XIII!...."
(ME) Awesome, wheres the link to the footage?
(N4G) "was just reviled at a private theater at....."
(ME) .....are you f*cking kidding me? f*ck off with these N4G Traffic Gold BullSh*t. until i see some gameplay footage, its just another game thats coming out a year down the line. sure the CGI trailers were "amazing" but c'mon, "its going to sell 8 mil!" how the hell can you tell when we have literally seen nothing.....

[shawnsl65]

Just remember that Versus is made from the original Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and kingdom heart team. You can expect A++++ Story and gameplay from the dev team.

I am still going to buy the FFXIII that is coming out next year. At least it won't have an annoying main char (like VANN from FF12 *what a wimp*)

[Shang-Long]

Screamed like a lil grl when I saw this title

[KnightOfAlbion]

Or Tidus I really found Tidus annoying! x) I think it was his voice or something...

[Noctis Aftermath]

The reason why people are expecting more from this title is because it will be aimed at a mature audience, something that most japanese developers do not do because gaming is still treated as something meant for kids in japan.

FF13 was not aimed at a mature audience just to clarify.

[ThanatosDMC]

Lame... i clicked thinking the video would be in the link. I feel used.

[Chris399]

but you're setting yourself up for a kick to the groin as this could easily go multi-plat.

Square Enix made the EXACT same promises about XIII. Literally almost the same spiel, word for word, about console exculsivity, using all the PS3's power, blu-ray and all that.

And soon as they got a cheque from MS, they sang a different tune. Jesus, Tecmo did a similar song and dance with Quantum. I wouldn't be surprised to see Bioware pump out a PS3 Mass Effect.

Lesson is, unless it's 1st/ 2nd party, it's exclusivity is totally up for grabs.

[Noctis Aftermath]

While i won't rule out the possibility of it going multiplat, i'd bet on it staying exclusive, sony probably already have the deal locked it, sony could even be giving them things that are worth more to them then a one off cheque from MS.

[sack_boi]

You seem to be an expert in Japanese culture...

[stonecold1]

will be a day 1 purhuse for me

[Eamon]

Yeah lets diss a game before either of us have ever played it because we always know better.

And now the "ff13 is gimped" has become too old for dissing, let's now call it a "girlie game" because, of course, we can rate it and make unbiased opinions without even playing it of course.

But don't worry, we never "suddenly" started dissing it because it became a multiplatform game. Oh no no no. We generally loathe it because we are smart that way. It's merely a coincidence that our hate started when ff13 was announced for another platoform. No doubt.

/s

Even if this game never came to 360, I bought a PS3 for it anyway and I am still going to get this on PS3 because it's on one disc and it's most probably going to be superior (although nothing is confirmed yet). I would have loved to get it on 360 for the achievements though.

Funny thing is, most of the haters above ^ are most definately going to get this game. So they're not only insulting S-E's intelligence but also their own intelligence... oh wait.

[callahan09]

I agree with Chris399 on this one. I'm not holding my breath for this to stay exclusive.

[gintoki777]

versus will be amazing
it appeals to us more because of the characters and the more serious darker theme.
ff`13 is much more lighthearted
no doubt versus yes ill say it again will be amazing

[spectyre]

Great video.
That is the exact image I have in my head when I imagine what most of the fanboy posters on this site are like.

[hatchimatchi]

The ps3 fanboys are looking really childish right now.

Dismissing FFXIII because it's multiplat...

None of us know what the game was gonna be like if it was ps3 exclusive, it might have been the exact same game. I have the japanese import and the game is nothing short of incredible. There's nothing wrong with Final Fantasy being on multiple consoles, the series started on the nes and there were 6 main canon games in the series before it made the jump over to the playstation. Another thing is that videogames are expensive as hell to make nowadays, i don't blame square for wanting to make some money. I think it's messed up that they blew off the ps3 and released a bunch of exclusive rpgs for the 360 but i dont find anything wrong in making a game that plays on both consoles.

Dismiss the game all you want but all you're doing is setting yourself up to miss out on a great game.

Before i get flamed for this i wanna point out that i don't even own a 360. PS3 is the console i game on the most.

Be a gamer, not a blind console fanboy.

[zeeshan]

No video!??? WTH? Ah well, it's not like this game is going to arrive any time sooner. I mean, this should be ready by the time we are ready to move to PS4.

[kewlkat007]

More of a Crisis Core type game. It's looking good. This have a release date?

"Just remember that Versus is made from the original Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and kingdom heart team. You can expect A++++ Story and gameplay from the dev team."

Minus Kingdom Hearts don't forget these guys.
-Hironobu Sakaguchi
-Nobuo Uematsu

[shawnsl65]

Well this game IS the #1 reason why I bought the PS3. #2 on my list is split between Castlevania : lords of shadows and God of War 3. I don't really care if it goes multiplat later on. As long as it is not gimped in any ways or held back, and delivers another FF3 & FFVII type experience for me.

Was it 3 that had cecil in it? I forgot, wayyy too long ago.

[raztad]

I think people need to get used to the idea SE games are not exclusives to the PS brand whatever it means. Probably the only factor keeping FFVS exclusive is Nomura himself, but even then he is just an employee. Never trust anything SE says. Probably they are lying.

That said. I hope main FFXIII is a good game. I read a very good preview from 1UP and hopefully those new japanese PS3 owners will have an awesome ride.

[Ravage27]

how i wish this is coming out first :((((((((((

[Lavalamp]

Even a small amount of information such as this makes me feel excited! I can't wait to see it for myself!

[The Great Melon]

Same here. They just slowly trickle out information at these things every year.

[iron_sheik]

the game will easily sell around 8m on ps3 ww with 3m-4m coming just from japan

ff13 will also do around 6m on ps3 ww

[sack_boi]

8 million is too low, try 50 million, with 40 from Japan alone and the rest from the rest of the world. All that, day 1 off course.

[Oldsnake007]

sry dude, your sarcasm failed

[sack_boi]

Even you were able to tell I was being sarcastic... so, no.

[Skyreno]

aww heck yeah i want see the trailer ... does anyone has it.. is it on youtube??? ahh i can;t wait :( so EXCITED

[Myze]

I have a feeling, now that XIII has been released, there will start to be a lot more FFvXIII footage/info available, at least in Japan. They're probably pretty far along on it by now.

[Pyrrhus]

Incredibly excited for this.
I prefer the 'darker' atmosphere of this game.

Looks nice. And finally starting to get information about it wiht XIII out of the way.

[Godmars290]

You'd think they'd give FFXIII a few months. One at least.

[Inferno]

This one is the real Final Fantasy.

[wildcat]

It'd be nice if we could actually, you know, SEE IT?

[Ps_alm3k]

Real time fighting, Airships, Explorable World Map,Possible day/night cycle, 50 Gig!!!!
The ultimate next Gen RPG!!!!

[kingdavid]

Sounds like it eh?

I cant wait to see gameplay. Hurry up SE.

[Old_Boss]

im so waiting this epic i cant wait for the amazing atmosphere and the awesome soundtrack [its epic trust me ] and the characters seems to be a great cast sh!t i cant wait !! [explodes from hype ]

[Noctis]

My heart stopped for a minute thinking we could actually see the trailer when i clicked on the news and... bummer "Final Fantasy Versus XIII gameplay trailer has been shown THERE." b!tches.

[Athlon]

Felt the same way. I was expecting to see the trailer too.

[KnightOfAlbion]

...it's just a matter of time till someone tapes it and uploads it on youtube or somewhere else. =)

[CryWolf]

Man I want to see Final Fantasy Versus XIII gameplay wise I new it looks more better then Final Fantasy XIII and since its exclusive to PS3 Square Enix have a lot of space to work with, this means a larger game.

[Noctis Aftermath]

I doubt it will be a large improvement over FF13, probably just better lighting, physics etc.

But they can focus on just 1 game and not worry about it being ported to the 360, hell they could even add so much stuff in that it requires 2 duel layered blu ray discs.

[Justin_bristoe]

this will be the biggest game this gen. right in front of ff13 and uncharted right behind that! lets see who else can reach these heights..

[Longhart]

i was over hype to check out the footage of versus xiii when i saw this :(

[militant07]

I hope its turn based and good as FFXIII

please dont make it like Kingdom Heart

[Godmars290]

You know that th Kingdom Hearts people are working on it, right?

[tomsau]

Haha
you mean you hope that the 'much more action orientated' final fantasy is turn based?
don't hold your breath :P

also @Godmars
I didn't know that :O
Kingdom Hearts' fighting was alright :)

[Noctis Aftermath]

A little effort goes a long way, it's been a well known fact for a long time now that the game with be an Action-RPG that will blend FF & KH styles together and have a mature theme, just that description left me watering at the mouth first time i read it.

[SSJSubgeta]

Don't worry just hope someone leaks it online...

[Son_Lee]

Wow to everyone hating on the regular FFXIII. The regular FFXIII is the main title in the Fabula Nova Crystalis saga. I think it'll be the best one out of them all. And why is it a girlie game? Just because the lead character is a female? If that's the case, you guys are all really shallow, and reserve full judgment till you play FFXIII and you see actual gameplay footage from Versus. Wow, people.

[Pyrrhus]

There actually is quite a large bit of hate for XIII
=(

[Godmars290]

And we all know why.

Though will it make me a 360 fanboy for calling PS3 fanboys butt-hurt over nothing? Even though I only have a PS3?

Mind you, my tone will change if Square decides to put the 360 version on the Western PS3 to assure "standardization."

But you'll have to admit, I'll have a damn good reason to be feeling butt-hurt if that happens.

[Pyrrhus]

I agree with ur last part.

[Noctis Aftermath]

I'm buying XIII but i am still p1ssed about it.
My main issue with it going multiplat was that there will be NO duel audio for the ps3 version despite there being plenty of room for it on the blu-ray disc, blame can be placed firmly on the 360 so why can't i be p1ssed? i have to put up with the terrible american dubbing.

[Ps_alm3k]

I will definitely get FF13, but i knew along time ago that it would not be on par with Versus.
It lacks the main ingredient, and that is a more open and explorable world.

[rezenu]

About damn time!

[Darth Stewie]

Ahhh this sucks I thought this was actually the trailer instead its news about a trailer that was seen behind closed doors.

[seifer085]

is my most anticipated for quite some time, I hope it uses that bluray to its fullist!

[chidori666]

versus>>>>> ffXIII gimped...

fact.

i have faith nomura will not disappoint in this game..

[sikbeta]

Well, that's the whole idea, FFvs13 will be Awesomeness

[stb]

these statement about ffxiii being gimped...yes it is gimped...but only the xbox version one does....dont kno if it would look better if it wasnt for the xbox 360 port or not but understand and reflex that if ff xiii would have fail in ps3 only, square would have been screwed for it...and their just asured not goin thru something like that...if i were them(with this crisis, i would really do the same)

on topic, ff xiii is far from being a bad gimped game, already proved it, havent yet seen the end, but im in ma way, it will be enjoyable(more than u would expect for)and for ff vxiii being the true ff franchise this generation(i may differ but yes, i expect more from it than ff xiii indeeed)+

BUT FIT TO SAY, IF FF XIII DIDNT HAVE THIS KIND OF SUCCESS. then yes we would have seen ff v xiii on xbox 360 as well...SO BE GRATEFUL THAT IT DID SUCCESS THIS GREAT IN JAPAN...hopinh with my open heart this game, and birth by sleep, and the kingdom heart 3 as well, not to forget about the psp installment of the nobula cristally ff xiii.

[Blackcanary]

I hope they start work on the next gen Kingdom Hearts i miss that game like crazy.

And i really want to get that Trailer i'm gonna get all the FF 13 FF VS 13 and the FF they are making for the PSP thats alot of my coming out of my pockets man.

Make it Happen SE... i really miss Square Soft for some reason.

[gtamike123]

errr wheres video link did I miss something?
Or will video be up at show and not now....

[geda]

It says in the article that the trailer was shown in private. It's not for us too see, yet. The article is just alerting us that the trailer was shown and what it's about

[Odin777]

Damn it, I was expecting a video. At least I'll have Final Fantasy XIII until this comes out.

[thehitman]

Be getting both FF13s even though I been waiting for versus much more even before they announced 13s coming to 360.

[hamoor]

you guys have took the fanboysm to the next level!!!
i mean praising the game and judging ffxiii even before you actually try it?i mean WTF????IS THAT JUST BECAUSE IT IS MULTI???
yes maybe if it still an exclusive it would have better graphics
but exclusive or not it gonna have the same story and same gameplay
so ffxiii versus gonna be better for the graphics only???
wow.. and I the one who thought that the x360 fans are fools!!!
so if versus went multi what you gonna say?

sakking:ff versus is a BIG disappointment don't take me wrong but i didn't like it before it went multi

[maxcer]

that's because these f@ggot fanboys think FFXIII sucks just because its going multi. if they ever said that about FFVII and it's eventual release on PC, people would look at them in bewilderment and awe...

hey fanboys! get a life and leave the games to the people who are going to play them.....

PS- FUC\& YOU!

[abc1233]

although i can't wait for the normal 13, nor versus13, the hate on 13 does seem a bit justified with the news that ff13 is incredibly linear.

[mastiffchild]

Have your opinion Maxcer but, FFS, don't be homophobic about it-it's nearly 2010 and you're using that as an insult?

I kind of agree with you that many people have gone over the top with the hate for FF13 but I think you're slightly misreading what they mean and why they're a little bitter. IMO, it's little to do with anything against any other console or MS and more to do with the fact that multis(between the two consoles) have to accommodate both sets of weaknesses and neither of the sets of strengths-at least not fully as the systems are so different. FF13 would be a better, more polished game as an exclusive for EITHER platform and people just think that, alongside the more grown up tone, Versus has more chance of being the fully focussed next gen FF they always wanted. For me it has little to do with the "my console's better than your's" pi55ing contest than you might think.

Sure, the let down of it going multi hurt a lot of people who might have bought their PS3 solely because of SE's exclusivity over FF but, frankly, no multi has the freedom to excel(console wise)that an exclusive does-whether 360 or PS3 exclusive, no? So, yes, there's a lot of OTT FF13 hate and I'm sure the game will be great but it's also sad, these days, that you cn't say you prefer the look of Vs without automatically being dubbed a rabid PS3 fanboy even when it might just be more aesthetically up your alley as well as having the possibility of being more like what SE promised for FF13 in the first place. We'll see, eventually, but calling people names makes you seem even lower than the most obscene fanboy ever created-seriously, you're more worked up over this than they are?

I do NOT own all the consoles I do for multiplats, to find the version of each which performs that tiny bit better than the other. No, I, and most people, buy them for the exclusives we'd otherwise miss so, yes, when either platform loses a game which would've been exclusive and more able to use the tech fully it IS a slight loss and, to me, it's only there that most people are hedging towards Vs of the PS3 owners-in the same way many 360 owners are very dismissive of Vs-and there's little need. It's just a fact that an exclusive has less crap to deal with, no parity to worry about and can use everything a platform has at it's disposal rather than having to tone things down when the other platform isn't as strong in an area.

Honestly, so we wanna turn this into even more of a whine fest than it's already been. While we're at it can we please spare a thought for the only people who REALLY lost out here? Those Japanese 360 adopters must be pretty, and rightly, miffed around about now as after watching their supposed reasons for buying a 360 go multi they also sit there as the only HD gamers in the world unable to play FF13! Can't something be sorted out for them, as to me it's really, really tight on them? And then we all argue over which will be the better FF! Spare a thought, that's all.

[hatchimatchi]

mastiff is like the gandolf of n4g, he brings clarity and reason into all the sections, lol.

+bubbles

[Bobby Kotex]

It's just a misleading title, and no one seems to care with all the nerdgasms in the gaming zone. I wish there were better filters for crap like this.

[chewmandinga]

how much i hate the box art.

For the love of god SE, do something remotely classy for Versus. maybe a white logo on a black background if you wanna be edgy, but don't plaster the characters everywhere like you've got the biggest genitals in the gents room...

[Justin_bristoe]

nobody'ssaying ff13 sux silly.u are being tooo sensitive to critic.now while i think ff13 will be good too.everyone know ms payed SE millions upin millions not to put all kinds of goodies on the bluray that that they may have been planning just because the xbox couldn't fit.wheather they admit it or not we will most likely be getting some dlc for this game and it's because that's the only way MS could pull it off without out having a harry potter collection of dvd at retail.so hush up verses will be better even if by just a few steps or miles

[Omega Zues]

The flood gates burst wide open for other FF titles, so pretty much its true that Final Fantasy XIII was holding up the rest of SE big line up. For example the day XIII comes out is when Beta's for FFXIV shows up and now just a few days after the release of XIII tons of new XIII versus comes pouring out.

I for one cant wait for the new stuff and glad that FFXIII is done holding up the rest. About friggen time.

[tawak]

this game will be coming to xbox 360,probably at another bomb next e3
just looked back at the history,we all know how square likes to play surprises and all other 3rd party nowadays,no fanboyism here just fact think about it

[xaviertooth]

i agree with you and this i have mentioned a long time ago but i hope i am wrong.

microsoft has spent a lot of money to get square on board the 360. i expect that come E3 or TGS, they will announce this title in their conference as megaton. soon after that, stvpid bloggers from like kotaku, ign and destructoid will again write doom articles about the PS3.

[tawak]

ps3 is like a guy who has been stab by multiple daggers,from ff13,tekken,mgs,re5..and more but hey its all about the money u cant blame anyone here.
and say it happen before and it will happen again!
and for the disagrees,just buy any version you want, you wont get a single cents for being a fanboy on sony or 360 you just making urself look like an a$$ kisser

[BlackSharinganX]

its FF13 we all enjoy a FF why cnt we be like the old time gamer of no worries

[Barragan]

i beg to differ the ORIGINAL white engine that uses all of the cells processors to create ingame visuals comparable to ff advent children and its exclusive a 3rd or 4th year ps3 exclusivee no multiplat can touch it

[Barragan]

1st to adress those of you that say the final fantasy series was on nintendo platforms before, thats correct, but that was square soft not square enix and they didnt sell out, when they went to sony because of their more advanced format of disk that could make better graphics availible and better music and cg cutscenes ingame and prerendered backgrounds, its noones fault nintendo was still using cartriges for 3 whole generations

2nd concerning those of you that claim more people can experience the game and western expansion, what a load of crap, the ps3 on its own in japan on day 1 sold over 1 million and thats about better than any final fantasy before now and on a much smaller install base in earlier years of ps3s lifecycle, theres really no need for a 360 version especially when no 360 owners are going to buy it, the game was bought over by microsoft because microsoft knew the impact of a final fantasy and how it could be a huge blow in the platform sales war

and lastly if this multiplatform decision was

[Barragan]

truly to share the game with more people, then why arent halo and gears of war and mass effect and alan wake and several others on ps3 also, i mean truly those game arent getting much love in japan and several other places so why arent they too on ps3, so many ps3 original exclusives have been brought over to that wackbox because of money bags, including gta4, dragon ball z series, dmc4, virtua fighter 5, tekken 6, gundam, ff13, fight night round 3, fatal inertia, where are the killer 360 exclusives that appear on ps3 just to share the love

[DigitalAnalog]

Waits for HHG to bring up news about this....

-End Statement

[karan8624]

Whats with all these misleading titles in the top 3?

I know it says whats true, but most people were likely expecting to SEE footage

[jalen247]

I think Square Enix put what they have to offer into FF XIII. I am not expecting a huge jump in visuals from FF Vs XIII. I expect gameplay innovations.

[Mc187]

No trailer?

[Sigh]

Even if anyone leaks it online, lets say youtube, Square Enix will be there quickly to confiscate it. I want a public one sooo bad!!!

[Barragan]

your one of the foolish that believes ps3 is maxed or near maxed, lord are you in for dissapointment if thats your hope

[Pootangpie]

personally I have no intrest in the series but fictional conspricy is downright retarded you do relize this game has a chance of going multiplatform as well right?

[Sigh]

I love FFXIII and I WILL buy it, but I have been anticipating this next gen FF title for quite awhile and am dying for some first footage of gameplay! This site had my hopes up... stupid titles...