Final Fantasy Dissidia

[Rionel]

Cloud VS Sephiroth !?
Gametrailers.com - Dissidia: Final Fantasy - Cloud Vs. Sephiroth
Thank you to Hawky for the link.

A few things I've noticed about the gameplay in this trailer:

- Magic Pot summon! Copies your opponent's brave.
- If you break someone's brave, you seem to get a this giant boost to your brave (the number between the 2 characters HP/Brave is the amount you'll get if you break someone's brave). This is shown twice throughout the movie: the most noticeable time when Sephiroth uses his EX Burst and nearly kills Cloud because he Brave Breaks him right before the final HP hit of his EX Burst (owch).
- Sephiroth has some regen bull shit going on, old school FFVIII green numbers and all. I'm not sure what it is though.
- This match was actually pretty interesting, mostly because how close it was at a lot of time. First, Cloud looked like he was just gonna school Sephiroth, but then Sephiroth got in that really lucky EX Burst then Cloud used Alexander (which seems to look like a temporary Brave Boost) to get his brave high enough to finally one shot him.

Man, why can't games like these just come out in North America at the same time...

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Shantotto is revealed to be one of the Final Fantasy XI representatives in Dissidia!

Thank you to Kiarax for finding these!

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/1...ottoig3yl1.jpg
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/9...ottoig1zs5.jpg
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/2...ottoig2fr4.jpg

Who could be her villain though?

There's also a little report from Nasheen from the Vanafest Event:

- They showed a video of Shantotto in Dissidia. She looked more girly and quite pretty. She had a command menu that opened with ancient magic (I think I saw freeze and burst in a glimpse) and the menu's layout/color looked a lot like the FFXI menu. The chairman said "you can play that while waiting to enter Nyzul" (because Nyzul is terribly crowded at JP hours) which made everyone laugh.

And, a little theory about her EX Mode, something I pulled off of Game FAQs... but it does seem to make sense:

"Heh, I think its kind of funny that Shantotto's... Ex Mode is an equipment swap.

You see, for those that have not played FFXI, in FFXI you can assign keys or buttons to work as macros that have your character instantly do a technique or switch your gear to boost a special skill at a certain time. For example, Samurai normally have a set of equipment they equip to boost their accuracy and how much technique points they gain per attack, than once they get 100 technique points they use a macro to switch their gear for something with more attack power to deal more damage for their Weapon Skill.

So one could say Shantotto is using a macro to equip stronger gear for her Ex Burst xD
I thought this was kind of funny and cute, comment if you like~"

Go go equipment macro swaps!

And will other Final Fantasies make an appearance? This code is suggesting yes...

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6103/siteripwg4.jpg Thanks to Kiarax for this picture.

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Tokyo Game Show Trailer Revealed

Gametrailers.com - Dissidia: Final Fantasy - TGS 2008: Trailer

Features everyone from I to X! Probably the sweetest trailer to be released so far.

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EX Mode Demonstration for Squall and Zidane
YouTube - Dissidia: Final Fantasy - Ex-Mode and Ex-Bursts

Butz and Exdeath plus a first glance at the Goddess Cosmos
Gamekyo : Dissidia : Final Fantasy new screenshots

The Goddess Cosmos more clearly seen. I wonder if Altana in FFXI will look like that? They seem to share a few similarities in a way.
Gamekyo : Dissidia : Final Fantasy new screenshots

Butz Klauser
Gamekyo : Dissidia : Final Fantasy new screenshots

Exdeath
Gamekyo : Dissidia : Final Fantasy new screenshots

Summons! And alternate costumes (Squall as an example here)
Gamekyo : Dissidia : Final Fantasy new screenshots

-They appear only as "assists", not actually doing any fancy attacks but rather passively affect the battle when summoned (So I believe).
- Carbuncle takes your opponents brave and makes it the same value as your own.
- Ifrit gives your brave a giant boost.

Kefka... and Terra! (*dies from joy*)
Gamekyo : Terra and Kefka in Dissidia : Final Fantasy

Kefka's EX (Final Form) and Terra's EX (Morph/Trance)
Gamekyo : Terra and Kefka in Dissidia : Final Fantasy

More Summons, Cutscenes, Alternate Costumes for Warrior of Light + Garland
Gamekyo : Terra and Kefka in Dissidia : Final Fantasy

- Leviathan, Bomb and... Barbaccia from FF4 (!?) as summons.

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Gamekyo : Dissidia : Final Fantasy : Cecil and Golbez confirmed ! Magazine scan confirming Cecil Harvey and Golbez from FFIV! Cecil can be used as either his Paladin or Dark Knight form.

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YouTube - Final Fantasy Dissidia - Trailer 3 SUBBED Subtitled 3rd Trailer!

Gametrailers.com - Dissidia: Final Fantasy - DKS3713: Characters Trailer Higher Res 3rd Trailer, No Subtitles

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Gametrailers.com - Dissidia: Final Fantasy - DKS3713: Tidus vs. Jecht Gameplay Tidus VS Jecht Gameplay (Final Fantasy X)

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The new gameplay video that was released from the DKS3713 Private Screening:

Onion Knight VS Cloud of Darkness (Final Fantasy III Showdown !)
Gametrailers.com - Dissidia: Final Fantasy - DKS3713: Onion Knight vs. Cloud of Darkness Gameplay

And a little description from another video that sheds a bit of light on the actual gameplay:

Setting: Final area of FF3, complete with the final boss remix.
Notes:
Onion Knight is the ORIGINAL FF3 main character. He has no default name, so it's not Luneth, Arc, or whatever.
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Here's how the battle worked. The majority of the time they were stealing each other's Brave points (large numbers). You need Brave points in order to damage your opponent's HP. As such, two buttons are assigned, one for Brave draining(Circle) the other is to damage HP(Square). HP is displayed in smaller numbers under the health bars. You can't see it clearly here, though, in fact I highly suggest you go to the official website for a nice perfect view of the entire screen.

Onion Knight was dominating the battle for the most part until Cloud of Darkness countered with that big explosion move near the end that nearly KOed Onion Knight (1 HP left, infact). Onion Knight got a lucky break and countered with his Sage's special, a selection of spells apparently. The player chose Meteor, from what it looks like.

Onion Knight managed to EX Mode twice in this match. He job changed into Ninja (used his Use Item: Shuriken), and Sage (Meteor?). Cloud of Darkness did not use EX Mode, so no green form yet.

*Notice how Onion Knight moves forwards while the player was selecting his next move on the FF3's battle menu? I thought it was a nice reference to older Final Fantasy games...

Do note that Sage and Ninja were among the two best classes in the original FF3 game, which is why those particular classes were chosen.
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I have the say it looks rather exciting and fun.

The 2nd Trailer (With subtitles for you non-Elmer people~)
YouTube - -Dissidia- Final Fantasy Trailer II (SUBTITLED)
YouTube - -Dissidia- Final Fantasy Cinematic Trailer (subs included)

These are both the same video but the translations differ slightly. Could anyone confirm which one has the more accurate subtitles?

The Roster(apparently) so far:

- Final Fantasy - Warrior of Light, Garland
- Final Fantasy II - Firioniel, Emperor Palemecia
- Final Fantasy III - Onion Knight, Cloud of Darkness
- Final Fantasy IV - Golbez
- Final Fantasy V - Exdeath
- Final Fantasy VI - Kefka
- Final Fantasy VII - Sephiroth
- Final Fantasy VIII - Squall, Ultemecia
- Final Fantasy IX - Zidane, Kuja
- Final Fantasy X - Tidus, Jecht

For a bit more proof about some of the villains, a poster with all the villains on it was looked at and analyzed:
日めくり？　クマウド道楽: 緊急課題・ディシディアのポスター

[Mici]

Looks like I will steal my buddy's PSP again like I did with Crisis Core

This look awesome!

[Elcura]

looks pretty nice, I'll probably pick it up when the time comes. PSP needs more games.

[Julian]

Eh

At first I thought, why is the onion knight casting what looks to be spells, then I thought, bitch should throw shurikens at dark cloud to kill it, not attack like that, then when he changed to ninja and did that special I was like, HOLY SHIT, FUCK YEAH. Then he changed to sage D: (I <3 the original ff3 vs the shitty remake ;()

Anyway, I remain somewhat neutral in my opinion of this game, although it's gone up from my previous negative opinion. Curious to see what they show next or whatever.

[Auspice]

Looks fucking sweet. I love how Onion Knight changed jobs a few times in the fight. I can't wait to see some FFIV and VI character videos!

[Rocl]

Oh so my PSP might get some use in a year from now

[Metah]

I wonder who the FFXI hero/villians are going to be, if there are even going to be any from FFXI/FFXII. It just ends at FFX, but I haven't seen anywhere that says Vaan and etc won't show up

[Atma]

I wonder who the FFXI hero/villians are going to be

Lion and Prishe for heroes, Shadowlord or Eald'narche for villains, probably. But like you said XI would probably be grazed over since it's not a "real" final fantasy

[Config]

Looking pretty awesome so far. Any chance to use my PSP is awesome though.

[Jefe]

How's the level of customization in this game? Are we talking MHF2ndG type thing? Like being able to acquire/improve new armours, weapons, accessories with different atributes, etc. etc.? If the video is any indication I doubt it.

[Arrmani]

Is this the fighting game? I don't have a PSP so I don't follow games for it, but that look really awesome.

[LD]

Yea, it is. IMO, patapon is enough to get a PSP for, but this does look interesting.

[buttson]

I hope to god Auron is in it.

[Metah]

I hope to god Auron is in it.

He had his time in Kingdom Hearts, NOW ITS WAKKA'S TURN!!

"oh hey guys, wan' play sum BLITZBALL!!!!!!?????"

[Exoduso]

Because Wakka didn't get his chance in KH? >.>
And from what I understand, each game will have 2 representatives... so if both Tidus and Jecht are in, that's it for FFX.

No word yet on whether or not FFXII will be a part of this... if anyone needs to be in this game it's Balthier.

[Ramor]

What about FFX-2(lol) anyway, this game looks fucking awesome some fun fast-paced fights yay =D

[Septimus]

Lion and Prishe for heroes, Shadowlord or Eald'narche for villains, probably. But like you said XI would probably be grazed over since it's not a "real" final fantasy

I would say Zied and the Shadowlord since that was the most important hero/villain combination in the expansionless game. But sadly they probably won't include FFXI. (Even though it could possibly generate some interest in the FFXI storyline.)

And I was a bit interested in the game until I saw that it was on PSP.

[ronin sparthos]

Ashe and Balthier, Balthier and Fran or Balthier and Vaan would make a good pairs for FFXII representation.

Either way... one of the two had better be Balthier

I guess villainwise it'd be Ba'gamnan and Vayne? 12 wasnt really up on villains.

[Spoony Bob]

Looks like it'll be a blast to play, and the video alone oozes geeky fan service. Definately looking forward to it.

I'm just happy it's not another fucking project directed by Tetsuya Nomura.

[Reapz]

Looks good so far, already have a PSP so I will probably be getting it without a doubt