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Final Fantasy XV and Kingdom Hearts 3 announced for Xbox One (HD trailers + details)

Nirolak

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Probably not too surprising.

Kingdom Hearts III:

Square Enix PR said:
SQUARE ENIX Announces Next Generation Development of KINGDOM HEARTS III
The Highly Anticipated Sequel by Disney Interactive and SQUARE ENIX
Confirmed for PlayStation®4 system and Xbox One

LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SQUARE ENIX, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced KINGDOM HEARTS III, the next chapter in the celebrated KINGDOM HEARTS franchise that marked its ten-year anniversary in March 2012.

KINGDOM HEARTS III features a mature Sora as the main protagonist who sets forth on an adventure with Mickey, Donald and Goofy through new and legendary Disney worlds. KINGDOM HEARTS III will make full use of next generation console technologies to showcase a stunning universe packed full of worlds based on Disney properties.

Story of KINGDOM HEARTS III

Believing light and darkness must remain in balance, Master Xehanort seeks to spark war against the 'tyranny of light' to restore equilibrium.

In an effort to undermine Xehanort's plot, Sora, Donald and Goofy search for seven guardians of light and the "Key to Return Hearts," while King Mickey and Riku search for previous Keyblade wielders.

http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/prnewswire/press_releases/California/2013/06/11/LA30208

Final Fantasy XV:

Square Enix PR said:
SQUARE ENIX Unveils The Future Of FINAL FANTASY
FINAL FANTASY XV in Development for Next Generation Consoles
FINAL FANTASY Versus XIII Becomes FINAL FANTASY XV for the Next Installment in the Best-Selling Series

LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SQUARE ENIX, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced FINAL FANTASY® XV for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Previously known as FINAL FANTASY Versus XIII, the title's development expanded and evolved to take full advantage of the capabilities of next generation platforms. While the main concept, world and story continue to be developed as originally envisioned, the First Production Development Team has further improved FINAL FANTASY XV's action, gameplay elements and graphic quality to match the technology of the next generation hardware, as well as the expectations of players eagerly awaiting the game's release.

For more information, please visit http://na.square-enix.com/FFXV.

Story of FINAL FANTASY XV
The armed forces of Niflheim launch a devastating assault upon the Kingdom of Lucis, casting Crown Prince Noctis and his comrades out of their homes and into the fray. The engaging tale to follow draws audiences into an awe-inspiring world steeped in the rich storytelling traditions of SQUARE ENIX's renowned First Production Development team.

FINAL FANTASY XV will be available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One®. FINAL FANTASY XV is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

http://www.bizjournals.com/prnewswire/press_releases/2013/06/11/LA30204
 
ugh, so the rumors of Sony co-developing were bullshit.


Too bad. The biggest thing about that rumor was the hope that Sony puts some fire under SE's ass and this game is released prior to 2016. :(
 
Surprising for me, at least the Kingdom Hearts 3 part.

So much for the theory that SE were planning for the series to only be on Sony consoles.
 
Expected

I believe FFXV is a port of the PS4 version
Also confirms FFXIV to release 2014
And that KHIII is developed by the Osaka team (Birth By Sleep)
 
Who really cares? Ps4 will be the better version and now you can buy the games regardless of which console you end up buying. Win-win for everyone imho
 
Not surprised. Wonder if Sony had any help in getting the game made though, and if Sony will see profit even when the game is sold on Xbox One because of a deal made with Square Enix.
 
It's probably going to come to PC as well, since this means that neither Sony nor Microsoft are paying for exclusivity. I doubt they'll announce that one until much closer to the release date, though.
 
This is the best realistic outcome for Sony, really. Regardless of how PS4 does in Japan at launch it will always have these two phoenix downs to ensure it'll outlive Wii U and Xbone (which will be stillborn anyway), and there'll be a ton of Japanese games that will follow them.
 
Not surprised. I just hope they won't make any concessions in the development or the release date (in Japan).
 
Too bad, now they will never reach their full potential, gimped by the Xbone. But Square is cash-strapped so it makes sense
 
So basically all the games that matter are on both systems.
Really comes down to controller preference and online service preference to me.

Exclusive stuff like Titanfall, Halo, and Killer Instinct actually interest me more than Killzone, Infamous and the like.
 
So are those people who swore that FF15 was going to be PS exclusive and that Sony was "helping" SE with the game going to be banned from NeoGAF?
 
Xbone Version is a port I believe/PS4 version is lead?

RPG Site ‏@RPGSite 3h
Everyone is talking about hone next gen consoles. 15 is being developed with direct X 11.

RPG Site ‏@RPGSite 3h
With dx11, it's possible to port the title to various hard wares.

RPG Site ‏@RPGSite 3h
FF15 will be ported to Xbox One. Applause.

RPG Site ‏@RPGSite 3h
Hashimoto was playing Versus on PS3, and he felt the difference when he played the first PS4 based tests.


(from live blog at the S-E conference)
 
Only 3rd party JRPG exclusives Sony will probably have are Nippon Ichi and Compile Heart! Maybe Gust, but maybe T/K will have Atelier go Multi :o
 
Can I play them offline?

Just kidding
I know I wont be able to.
Good games, a breath of fresh air amongst all the shooters announced.
 
The damage has been done so it doesn't really matter if these two games are on the XB1.

Square has a deep history with the PlayStation brand so these games being at the Sony conference was more significant than something like MGSV being at the MS conference.
 
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