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[Sephiroth_VII]

Yeah, it's an outdated image. People keep using it for some reason though.

It fits a narrative.

The faces are fine in the remake, I didn't even notice that they'd changed before going on GAF.

 

[Nirolak]

Whats cyberconnect2?

And whats wrong with the ffxv engine?

They're the primary developer.

They made the Naruto games.

 

[Ishida]

So when do you think we'll see Genesis?

At the Nibelheim Incident flashback.

And I hope he is there. I want to see the reactions from a lot of people.

 

[JuanLatino]

is Cyberconnect2 only helping out on this title or are they the main developers?

 

[Reveirg]

And whats wrong with the ffxv engine?

The FFXV engine is still being worked on specifically for that game. It's not ready to be used for other games yet.

 

[Kyoufu]

So when do you think we'll see Genesis?

I don't think we'll see him if it involves paying Gackt royalties.

 

[Koozek]

is Cyberconnect2 only helping out on this title or are they the main developers?

One of several other studios helping out.

Q
Now I see why you decided to make it multiple parts. Currently, Kitase-san, Nomura-san, Nojima-san, and Hashimoto-san are in the credit. Could I ask you about other team members and the framework of the development?

Kitase-san
About modeling, the director from SE Visual Works is engaged in the project.

Nomura-san
When it comes to the design, for example Biggs and other two members, Ferarri’s engaged in for sub characters. Other than him, there’s programmers and other members for planning. Those people have discussions with the outside subcontractors and carry out the project.

Kitase-san
Those core members gather and direct, and at the same time, multiple production companies have been cooperated in the project. This kind of cooperation became so common in this age. One of the companies is CyberConnect2 (CC2), as you may recall FFVII G-BIKE.

 

[DannyDanger]

And whats wrong with the ffxv engine?

From what we've seen from other developers, especially japanese UE4 is helping get games out much faster/cheaper than proprietary engines. While still maintaining quality

 

[Ishida]

I don't think we'll see him if it involves paying Gackt royalties.

They can modify his likeness a bit

 

[DiipuSurotu]

is Cyberconnect2 only helping out on this title or are they the main developers?

Main developers. When they put the trailer together Nomura reviewed it several times to make adjustments and corrections because CC2 have a distinct style and Nomura wanted to make sure that they stay faithful to the original FFVII style rather than showcase CC2's style.

 

[DarkLordMalik]

They can modify his likeness a bit

They need to scrap the character and start again from scratch. Not a fan of the character design that they based on Gackt.

Main developers. When they put the trailer together Nomura reviewed it several times to make adjustments and corrections because CC2 have a distinct style and Nomura wanted to make sure that they stay faithful to the original FFVII style rather than showcase CC2's style.

Not sure what I feel about CyberConnect 2 being the main developers. Cautiously optimistic about it. They can create some really fun and interesting QTEs though, so I guess QTEs are covered in FFVII: Remake

 

[Kyoufu]

Not sure what I feel about CyberConnect 2 being the main developers. Cautiously optimistic about it. They can create some really fun and interesting QTEs though, so I guess QTEs are covered in FFVII: Remake

I don't really think anything of it. Nomura and Kitase will shepherd them to victory just like Horii shepherded Level-5 to victory with DQVIII.

 

[UrbanRats]

One of several other studios helping out.

Q
Now I see why you decided to make it multiple parts. Currently, Kitase-san, Nomura-san, Nojima-san, and Hashimoto-san are in the credit. Could I ask you about other team members and the framework of the development?

Kitase-san
About modeling, the director from SE Visual Works is engaged in the project.

Nomura-san
When it comes to the design, for example Biggs and other two members, Ferarri’s engaged in for sub characters. Other than him, there’s programmers and other members for planning. Those people have discussions with the outside subcontractors and carry out the project.

Kitase-san
Those core members gather and direct, and at the same time, multiple production companies have been cooperated in the project. This kind of cooperation became so common in this age. One of the companies is CyberConnect2 (CC2), as you may recall FFVII G-BIKE.

This may be normal,. but it sounds so weird to me.

 

[Koozek]

Main developers. When they put the trailer together Nomura reviewed it several times to make adjustments and corrections because CC2 have a distinct style and Nomura wanted to make sure that they stay faithful to the original FFVII style rather than showcase CC2's style.

They need to scrap the character and start again from scratch. Not a fan of the character design that they based on Gackt.

Not sure what I feel about CyberConnect 2 being the main developers. Cautiously optimistic about it. They can create some really fun and interesting QTEs though, so I guess QTEs are covered in FFVII: Remake

What, nah. They're assisting. Check out my last post with the rough translation of that Famitsu interview:

One of several other studios helping out.

Q
Now I see why you decided to make it multiple parts. Currently, Kitase-san, Nomura-san, Nojima-san, and Hashimoto-san are in the credit. Could I ask you about other team members and the framework of the development?

Kitase-san
About modeling, the director from SE Visual Works is engaged in the project.

Nomura-san
When it comes to the design, for example Biggs and other two members, Ferarri’s engaged in for sub characters. Other than him, there’s programmers and other members for planning. Those people have discussions with the outside subcontractors and carry out the project.

Kitase-san
Those core members gather and direct, and at the same time, multiple production companies have been cooperated in the project. This kind of cooperation became so common in this age. One of the companies is CyberConnect2 (CC2), as you may recall FFVII G-BIKE.

Or from the respective thread:

In a new Famitsu interview with Tetsuya Nomura and Yoshinori Kitase, the pair confirmed that CyberConnect 2 will be among others assisting development the Final Fantasy VII Remake.

http://www.novacrystallis.com/2015/1...sy-vii-remake/

 

[Koozek]

This may be normal,. but it sounds so weird to me.

FFXV outsources some of the level modelling to XPEC, who also worked with Naughty Dog on Uncharted 3, see:

http://twvideo01.ubm-us.net/o1/vaul...lian_Solomon_Temowo_outsourcing_uncharted.pdf

It's normal nowadays. KH3 is outsourcing to India-based Lakshya Digital, too.

 

[Lovely Salsa]

I think I got my answers

Now we hope for a 2017 release on episode 1, which is realistic

 

[Inuhanyou]

CC2 are one of the most technically minded devs in the Japanese industry. SE was very smart to involve them.

They also know how to make a story in a full arc split into multiple games like dot hack.

 

[DarkLordMalik]

I don't really think anything of it. Nomura and Kitase will shepherd them to victory just like Horii shepherded Level-5 to victory with DQVIII.

I have said that they are the champion of creating epic and flashy combat sequences with QTEs that are actually fun to use, based on their Asura's Wrath and Naruto Shippudden experience. Of course, this is my opinion and maybe others could have hated it. But I am pretty sure that some of the cinematic set pieces in FFVII: Remake will have QTEs developed by CC2. Atleast we can be sure they will be fun.

What, nah. They're assisting. Check out my last post with the rough translation of that Famitsu interview:
Or from the respective thread:

I knew they were assisting but the thread title and the comments here implied they were main developers? :S

 

[SamuelSupreme]

Hmm I hope each Episode is like a 20hr experience. Would be a massive collection by the end of release....I would buy each game for $40.00 a pop too.

 

[DiipuSurotu]

What, nah. They're assisting. Check out my last post with the rough translation of that Famitsu interview:

?? Why "nah"? What I said doesn't contradict what you said. It's from the exact same source.

I knew they were assisting but the thread title and the comments here implied they were main developers? :S

They're assisting Nomura and co. Dragon Quest games also usually have main developers that assist Horii and co.

 

[Kyoufu]

I have said that they are the champion of creating epic and flashy combat sequences with QTEs that are actually fun to use, based on their Asura's Wrath and Naruto Shippudden experience. Of course, this is my opinion and maybe others could have hated it. But I am pretty sure that some of the cinematic set pieces in FFVII: Remake will have QTEs developed by CC2. Atleast we can be sure they will be fun.

QTEs? Unlikely. Nomura and Kitase don't tend to put QTEs in any of their games.

 

[Philippo]

So if we assume that the game gets split in 3 to 4 parts, will a yearly release starting from 2017 be feasible?
This must a be one hell of a logistic and planning nightmare.

 

[CottonWolf]

I want them to pull an Evangelion and have someone else die. Like Barret or Tifa.

That's only acceptable if they go full Rebuild. Cloud has to finally gain a coherent sense of self and sacrifice everything to save Aerith, causing the apocalypse in the process.

 

[Meccanical]

QTEs? Unlikely. Nomura and Kitase don't tend to put QTEs in any of their games.

KH2?

FFXIII-2?

 

[Lv99 Slacker]

As someone who has largely missed out in the last couple of generations of console games, I teared up at this.

 

[MrHoot]

If they really introduce genesis I really wish they would give him better lines and a better voice actor. All his deliveries in CC felt so freaking flat and the moment Sephiroth took center stage he just was completely shadowed

 

[Roran Stehl]

He's already in XIII-2, and XIV


Edit: Whoah beaten

I got so bored with XIII-2 (did you guys like it?) that I did not even realize it.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

I got so bored with XIII-2 (did you guys like it?) that I did not even realize it.

Nah didn't play it all the way through either, but I love his appearance in FFXIV

 

[AtomskEater]

Feels like every time I look at this thread the titles been changed.

 

[Jinfash]

I have a lot more faith in CC2 than SE/Nomura as far as production schedules goes. This is really good in my book. Hope semi-restored.

 

[injurai]

I have a lot more faith in CC2 than SE/Nomura as far as production schedules goes. This is really good in my book. Hope semi-restored.

Are they handling 3D-modelling and animation as well? Because having outsiders who can handle the franchise with a fan perspective and only taking cues from the source material may help translate some nuances over that by be considered accidents are artifacts by the creators.

 

[Breakage]

How long will people be prepared to wait between episodes? The FFXIII trilogy releases were a year or so apart. But the XIII games were linear and a smaller in scope. More importantly they were self-contained experiences.

Presumably each FF7 entry will take longer. Will people really be happy with waiting 3 years for an episode?

 

[Mepsi]

Please tell me that the voices ain't gonna be like that in the final game, they're horrible.

 

[Inuhanyou]

I have a lot more faith in CC2 than SE/Nomura as far as production schedules goes. This is really good in my book. Hope semi-restored.

Nomura and SE arent at fault for their product schedules and delays a lot of the time.

Please tell me that the voices ain't gonna be like that in the final game, they're horrible.

What are they supposed to sound like?

 

[DarkLordMalik]

QTEs? Unlikely. Nomura and Kitase don't tend to put QTEs in any of their games.

Did I play the wrong games then?

 

[Kyoufu]

Did I play the wrong games then?

Struggling to think of any besides KH2 which are not in KH3.

edit: I guess some attacks in FFX had QTEs, if that counts.

 

[Mepsi]

What are they supposed to sound like?

Not like that is the best I can say. They sound like they got some poor quality actors on the cheap in that trailer.

 

[Reveirg]

I have a lot more faith in CC2 than SE/Nomura as far as production schedules goes.

EDIT: Nvm, I can't read.

 

[Psychological Intellect]

Wait, CC2 is developing this and not Square?

Huh

 

[Kyoufu]

Wait, CC2 is developing this and not Square?

Huh

SE are tied up with like a million games.

 

[aerts1js]

What are they supposed to sound like?

Well, to be fair voice talent (and direction) is a weakness of Square-Enix. They hit it out of the ballpark with FF12 but have taken several steps back in recent years.

 

[Golnei]

Well, to be fair voice talent (and direction) is a weakness of Square-Enix. They hit it out of the ballpark with FF12 but have taken several steps back in recent years.

Nier was fantastic and Drakengard 3 wasn't bad, but 8-4 handled those. The gulf in quality between the voice direction in those and internal efforts is staggering.

 

[Arkeband]

I think the English voices in the trailer sounded extra-off because they weren't lip sync'd.

Doesn't really help it "fit in" when it's sloppily thrown on top.

 

[Inuhanyou]

Not like that is the best I can say. They sound like they got some poor quality actors on the cheap in that trailer.

Steve Burton and Beau Billingslea are some of the most competent voice actors in the American industry. They have won numerous awards in their various works in and out of voice acting.

 

[Omnistalgic]

Cloud sounds like the same guy who did Advent Children. He's a pretty good cloud.

 

[aerts1js]

Steve Burton and Beau Billingslea are some of the most competent voice actors in the American industry. They have won numerous awards in their various works in and out of voice acting.

um, no. LOL. Steve Burton is a terrible voice actor with very limited range. Actually, I think Cloud is one of the few voice acting gigs he's ever done because no one else will hire him.

 

[SamuelSupreme]

How long will people be prepared to wait between episodes? The FFXIII trilogy releases were a year or so apart. But the XIII games were linear and a smaller in scope. More importantly they were self-contained experiences.

Presumably each FF7 entry will take longer. Would people really be happy with waiting 3 years for an episode?

I think every 2 years would be the sweet spot

 

[UrbanRats]

FFXV outsources some of the level modelling to XPEC, who also worked with Naughty Dog on Uncharted 3, see:

http://twvideo01.ubm-us.net/o1/vaul...lian_Solomon_Temowo_outsourcing_uncharted.pdf

It's normal nowadays. KH3 is outsourcing to India-based Lakshya Digital, too.

No, no, i understand outsourcing some assets and work, i mean CC2 being the primary developers (as per Nirolak's post, above).

 

[DangerMouse]

That like third topic change doesn't make much sense to me, I seriously doubt CC2 is working on it on their own rather than it being a typical modern collaboration or outsourcing, it should seemingly say both. It's not like SE doesn't have UE4 inhouse as well since they paid for it, they are probably both working on it together.

Steve Burton and Beau Billingslea are some of the most competent voice actors in the American industry. They have won numerous awards in their various works in and out of voice acting.

Yup.

I think the English voices in the trailer sounded extra-off because they weren't lip sync'd.

Doesn't really help it "fit in" when it's sloppily thrown on top.

Yeah, I think the voices are good so I think some are being thrown off by this.

 

[aerts1js]

No, no, i understand outsourcing some assets and work, i mean CC2 being the primary developers (as per Nirolak's post, above).

They aren't FF7's primary developer.