E3 2013

[Katlan]

I don't think it'll ever come to 360/One, but I wouldn't be surprised by a PS3 release. Given I have a PS3 I don't need a PS4 to play it if that's the case.

Well XV is a PS3 title being up converted to a PS4. I'd expect it to look shinier on a ps4 but yeah it will be a pa3 release also imo since that doesn't cost them anything.

[Tyrath]

Cross posting from SE thread

Here, I compiled the full liveblog of the Future of FF conference for those too lazy or weren't around.

Courtesy of https://twitter.com/rpgsite

• Here we go!
• An introductory montage to open, FF14, LR, X, 15 and KH
• Yosuke Matsuda, President and CEO taking the stage. Thanking us for coming.
• Exciting announcements last night, he says. Two FF titles this fiscal year, LR and X HD.
• FF has always been a focus of attention. Variety of fan opinions. Square wants to reassert how wonderful the FF brand is.
• KH3 - very excited to work again with Disney, and making every effort to measure up to fan expectations.
• Since last fiscal year and the earnings call and CEO change, Matsuda apologies for causing worries.
• From now, They plan to stand strong and push forward in a much stronger way.
• Final Fantasy 14
• FF14 boss Yoshida to take the stage.
• Slated for worldwide release in Eng, Jp, Fr, Ger later this year, as we already know.
• A new trailer - The Crystals Call. In game footage, he asks us to remember - even though it is an MMO.
• The trailer begins with footage of the whole FF music and a mix of the FF14 and 8-bit FF1 prelude.
• Trailer is a dramatic movie style one with a deep-voiced voice over. Introduces Eorza as a realm torn apart,
• For an MMO, the footage really does look stunning. Familiar FF beasts all over!
• Only Garlean rule can bring order to Eorza, says the Gabranth-looking judge!
• By fire reborn -- airships! Called the Enterprise! And, of course... The pilot is Cid!
• Rather cute looking Cactuars.
• More Final Fantasy X HD screenshots http://bit.ly/169ciIX
• Trailer ends, of course, with the Crystal, and a twisted version of the FF prelude - the tale of the crystal's demise!
• A tease for what I assume is Odin at the end. PS4 version 2014, PC and PS3 this year.
• Trailer over. Yoshida believes that while an MMO, 14 contains the heart and soul of the series.
• They believe the PS3 version is truly special as well as the PC one.
• They can say with confidence FF14 will be the highest quality MMO on Ps3.
• 14 PS3 playable on the E3 show floor.
• They see 14 PS4 as an opportunity to reach even more users across the globe.
• The PS4 version will be cross platform. Data transfers from PS3 to PS4. Working with Sony for a smooth transition.
• Why wait for the PS4, Yoshida says - you can start with the PS3.
• Versus
• On to Versus, first with a rerun of yesterday's trailer. I’ll rest my fingers during this!
• The screen here is massive and this trailer looks bloody great. is difficult to tell what is cg from visual works and what is real time
• Also, there will be an interview after this - we can take questions. No promises, but we will try to ask intelligent ones!
• We supposedly will see more of 15 running than the trailer, by the way.
• Or so I was told beforehand.
• Trailer's over. RIP Versus!
• Shinji Hashimoto, FF brand director and producer of 15, on stage. He also produced FF9, my favourite FF.
• He thanks us for our support of FF over the years and of the 15 announcement. He was so excited he struggled to sleep last night.
• He reminds us that they have a huge amount of joy to announce 15.
• Everyone is talking about hone next gen consoles. 15 is being developed with direct X 11.
• With dx11, it's possible to port the title to various hard wares.
• PlayStation 4 and Xbox One!
• FF15 will be ported to Xbox One. Applause.
• New all in game footage from ther game now. Work n progress.
• The old versus trailer music as Noctis is battered by a behemoth
• Gun wielding troops on military transports. The scene where Noctis reflects their bullets, but in real time
• Looks nice, but very much visibly real time over the trailer, easier to tell.
• Some minor frame rate troubles, but it really looks stunning.
• Numbers on screen when you hit enemies, as nomura promised.
• Really looks like the next evolution f action based KH style combat.
• I wonder if Square UKs experience working on Arkham Asylum was applied? I can see the inspiration.
• Almost all of this footage takes place in a ver modern looking city wit Venetian like architecture.
• Noctis swimming underwater in the leviathan scene.
• A hint at stealth, possibly!
• Trailer gets big applause. He thanks us. He says FF15 is continuing to progress into a more powerful and beautiful title.
• Lightning Returns & FFX/FFX-2
• As we know, they are continuing to make their utmost effort to develop two FFs for this fiscal year - LR & FFX. Here comes Yoshinori Kitase!
• Fans of the original and newcomers will enjoy the new life breathed into FFX & X2.
• Lightning Returns has been extremely challenging, Kitase says. A sprawling open world, flexible gameplay, action packed battles...
• He thinks we will be surprised and as "is this really FF?" Yes, he says, it is. It is the ultimate FF for the current gen.
• Ali Hillis' silky voice in a new trailer. Sorry, she's still Liara to me.
• "you gonna fight me?" lightning asks fop haired Noel? Yep, he says.
• Trailer for FFX. We all know how this goes. Looks lovely, though
• HUD elements look cleaner than most HD upgrades, I'll note. They're still a tad pixelly, though.
• The lip sync hasn't aged too well. Now on to FFX-2. 1000 words playing.
• Kingdom Hearts 3
• Now on to Kingdom Hearts 3. Hashimoto back on stage.
• Another look at the trailer from yesterday first of all.
• Matsuda taking the stage once again. Looks serious.
• Kingdom Hearts 3 is a game he's looking forward to as a fan, and he awaits further news with excitement.
• A guest from Disney who provided tremendous support for the kh3 announcement.
• Co president of Disney interactive, John Pleasants joining Matsuda.
• He's thrilled to have everyone here. Everyone knows what KH is, he says.
• Sales of more than 19 million copies. An Important franchise for Disney not just in games but for books, games, toys and consumer products.
• A mature Sora who will go off on new adventures with Mickey, Donald and Goofy. New Disney worlds for the series.
• Expresses gratitude to Square Enix for their success, passion, energy and creativity. Disney couldn't be more excited.
• KH3 will keep the tradition of the series, delivering world class story and gameplay to fans around the world.
• Hashimoto back on stage once more. He's extremely happy KH3 is finally announced.
• KH3 is heading to Xbox One.
• A first for Microsoft
• And that's it! We won't live blog the interview and q&a stuff, but we'll have a full report up on the site later.
• We're also interviewing Kitase-San later today; question suggestions welcome.
• The Xbox One versions of the games will be released in Japan, they just clarified.
• The deal where they don't release the Xbox versions of these games in Japan has expired.
• "More information will come" on potential sequels. The 15 universe is large, and there are many stories to tell. Sequels could happen.
• That's a diplomatic way of saying there will be 15 sequels as with 13, by the way.

[Cayos]

Looks like FFXV and KH3 aren't exclusives.

http://kotaku.com/find-out-about-the...ting-512607517

[Day]

Nah, I'll be over here with a console (or two) that actually doesn't screw it's customers over.

I too get upset at other's choices of what to spend money on.

[Kalmado]

I don't have any issue with the DRM stuff either. I don't buy used games; its like a $5-8 difference oh noes. I have had stable internet for over 10 years. Either a whole lot of people are living in the backwoods or they just cannot afford internet I suppose.

Back to this ignorance I see...

[Kiarax]

Damn son, that's gotta be a blow to Sony. If MS went back on some of their practices they might have a shot at redeeming themselves. At this point I think they're too far gone in most people's books though.

[Tyrath]

I too get upset at other's choices of what to spend money on.

You should. It enables and encourages shitty practices by companies.

[Correction]

I do not like this music. Yoshi's Island has god tier music and this is some nursery rhyme shit.

[Drai]

Damn son, that's gotta be a blow to Sony. If MS went back on some of their practices they might have a shot at redeeming themselves. At this point I think they're too far gone in most people's books though.

i'm of the personal opinion, if the games I want to play are on multiple consoles, i'll just go with my personal preferance, and my preferance is to be able to loan friends games or borrow them.

and trading in my old games just helps me buy more new games faster

[Katlan]

KH3 is heading to Xbox One.

Why you need to make more money SE! Whyyyy

[gaira]

not sure why anyone is surprised at SE, with their financial situation they need all the sales they can get.

[Day]

You should. It enables and encourages shitty practices by companies.

Don't see how this affects me in the slightest. If I have an issue with shitty company practices then I don't buy from them. Not going to try to clown on others for not giving a fuck and buying what they want. Who has that kind of time and effort. Come down of your idealistic horsey.

[Tyrath]

Don't see how this affects me in the slightest. If I have an issue with shitty company practices then I don't buy from them. Not going to try to clown on others for not giving a fuck and buying what they want. Who has that kind of time and effort. Come down of your idealistic horsey.

Perhaps you missed the part where I said "Whatever floats your boat." That doesn't mean that I can't think those people make idiotic decisions that affects the rest of the consumers.

[Weltall]

Back to this ignorance I see...

I don't see how it is ignorant; I am more hype for the PS4 if that makes any difference.

[Day]

Perhaps you missed the part where I said "Whatever floats your boat." That doesn't mean that I can't think those people make idiotic decisions that affects the rest of the consumers.

Well make sure you let them know what you think!!! Change the world!

[Tyrath]

Well make sure you let them know what you think!!! Change the world!

It's almost as if I were posting on a forum.

[notorious bum]

Some people just excel at making bad investments. Or, the whole Stockholm syndrome thing, too.

[Day]

It's almost as if I were posting on a forum.

Sadly. Yes.

[Omniyoji]

Playable at Best Buy this week: (edit: locations - http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/29/ni...emo-locations/ )

• Mario Kart 8
• Super Mario 3D World (for Wii U... yeah, it's confusing)
• Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
• Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD

Hmmm 30min drive to go play new Mario Kart and 3D Land...

[notorious bum]

I can't stand Brandonites, but will gladly stop by there to give lil kids a good ol' fashion ass whoopin' in some MK