FFXIII-2

[Kiarax]

More new screenshots:

[miokomioko]

Pretty. I am excited about playing this video game.

[Correction]

Can't help but think they could have made the moogle's nose out of more than 12 polygons.

CRYSTAL TOOLZ!

[miokomioko]

Yeah, they skimped on the polygons in one of the only places you could notice.

[Elcura]

I think Mog generally is a low poly character, his silhouette is rooough.

But at least the hands are looking better. They looked so damn square in XIII it wasn't even funny.

[Gokulo]

The moogle
A mysterious little creature, he makes himself useful by transforming into a weapon for Serah's use. No one knows much about this strange animal who calls himself her guardian.

People were led to believe that moogles don't exist, and those who meet him for the first time assume he is merely a stuffed animal.

Although shy at first, once he opens up, he is quite the chatterbox, teaching Serah and Noel all about the world and its history.

Mog Clock:
When Mog senses monsters are about to materialize in the vicinity, the Mog Clock appears. The monsters' conditions differ depending on where the needle stops.
Green: The monsters will not attack straight away.
Yellow: The monsters will attack normally.

Stopping the needle
Run up to a monster and stop the needle with the press of a button. If successful, you will begin the battle from an advantageous position. When enemies materialize, find them as quickly as possible and get in close range to initiate battle.

Success!
If the needle stops in the green zone, you will begin the battle with certain advantages, such as an increased chain bonus or under the effect of haste. (Simply coming into contact with an enemy will initiate battle without any bonuses.)

Time's Up
By putting enough space between you and the enemy, the Mog Clock will disappear and you will disengage from battle. If the Mog Clock runs out of time before you have the chance to escape, however, you will be penalized and forced to begin the battle with disadvantages such as a slow-filling ATB gauge.

Moogle Hunt:
When exploring the field, the moogle's bobble will start to flash if there are any hidden items in the area. The moogle will then make a beeline towards that item. Press the R1 or B button to ask the moogle to search the area. If the item is within a certain range, it will materialize. When the item appears, press the circle or B button to collect your treasure. Try and search for all of the hidden items in the area.

Moogle Throw:
As you gain the moogle's trust, you will be able to perform an action called the Moogle Throw.
You will discover treasure chests that are out of reach. In order to obtain the item inside, throw the moogle within its range.
Work with the moogle to search every inch of the field to find and obtain hidden items.
* The moogle does not like to be thrown and will show signs of disapproval


About the hands - they look pretty horrible in Type-0 too, so I guess it's one of these things S-E can't get right.

[vadre]

http://squarenix.http.internapcdn.ne...tml#/14/zoomed

Square enix mag with some coverage of XIII-2 there, confirms a relationship between Noel and the guy Lightning's fighting, not sure if we already knew that?

[Cail]

I havent been following this thread, and only just beat xiii a few weeks ago... Has a release date been announced yet for -2?

[Gokulo]

I havent been following this thread, and only just beat xiii a few weeks ago... Has a release date been announced yet for -2?

December for Japan, Jan/Feb for US/EU.

[Ratatapa]

Ebgames.com says the date is 15 JAnuary 2012.

Maybe not confirmed but anyway

[Cail]

Damn, so far away... those new pics look awesome

[SephYuyX]

Her dress is pretty sexy.

[Charismatic]

Maybe it's just me but this pic makes her look gap-toothed and made me giggle a bit.

[Kerberoz]

It looks like they decided Serah wasn't fetish-fuel-tastic enough the first time. Holy fuck.

[Insanecyclone]

[Insanecyclone]

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/201...iii_2_trailer/

New Final Fantasy XIII-2 Trailer To Debut on Television

We may not have to wait long for the game's Tokyo Game Show trailer.

BS11 will be hosting a thirty minute special about Final Fantasy XIII-2 on September 15 from 20:00 to 20:30. The content of the special includes:

The latest information on the game
Promotion videos from E3 and Japan Expo
Gameplay footage showing the game's new elements
A look in the production studio from Sazh voice actor Masashi Ebara
Video messages from special guests
First look at a new trailer
The 15th is also the first day of the Tokyo Game Show. Unless Square Enix has staffed up its trailer department, the new trailer promised for the show is presumably the same footage that will be shown at TGS (not that Square Enix has actually confirmed a trailer for TGS, although it is likely). This means that those who are unable to attend TGS may not have to wait long for the footage to appear online.

[Gokulo]

There's a couple of new screens at XIII's FB page, pretty nice new areas.

[6souls]

There's a couple of new screens at XIII's FB page, pretty nice new areas.

these?

Serah finds the knife she gave her sister for her birthday. Why is it out here? What happened to Lightning?

Melee weapons
Close in on the enemy and strike when they're in arm's reach

Bows and arrows
Attack the enemy from a safe distance using projectiles.

Yaschas Massif
Intimidating mountains tower over the harsh plains and tall vegetation, adding to the ominous atmosphere of this land found in the southern region of Gran Pulse.

A short walk through the treacherous valley leads to the Paddra ruins—the remains of what used to be one of the largest and most prosperous cities on Pulse. As with the Bresha ruins, the area is filled with scientists and soldiers sent to investigate the location.

[Gokulo]

Yeah, were they posted anywhere else? I was lazy and didn't bother to look and can't link from FB So thanks for posting them. They also had descriptions for them, like the last screenshot:

A short walk through the treacherous valley leads to the Paddra ruins—the remains of what used to be one of the largest and most prosperous cities on Pulse. As with the Bresha ruins, the area is filled with scientists and soldiers sent to investigate the location.

They also had a short text below Serah's shot I believe, but I can't find it anymore, dunno if they removed it or what. It mentioned that the city she lives with NORA now is called New Bodhum or something like that.

[miokomioko]

Hmm, yeah, that last screenshot is actually the same location where you fight the first of the Undying cie'th. Looks like they cleaned it up a bit.

The one above it kinda' looks like that clearing where Ochu/Neochu hang out... but maybe not.