RPGCrazied
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Can already be played on PSN, PC(even if port is crap) and PSX. Which is the best version with the epsxe emulator.
Why would I want this?
Why would I want this?
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FFVIII looks like its about to be released on Steam
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Oh wow, those are super clean.
So they essentially downsampled those images for the PS1 version.
BlazeBreak
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Yeah, the quality of FFIX's assets were spectacular. When it's emulated, you can also see how much better the character models look - even with the pre-rendered backgrounds downsampled, the other stuff on the disc was still beyond what the PS1 was capable of.
Unfortunately, the original assets are all long since lost/deleted. So there's not some magic treasure chest that Squeenix could open and use as a basis of a new FFIX port.
Unfortunately, the original assets are all long since lost/deleted. So there's not some magic treasure chest that Squeenix could open and use as a basis of a new FFIX port.
It's a better port than Final Fantasy VII was. I bought them both on PC when they were released.
Still have the old boxes, too, I really liked the triangular box that Final Fantasy VII PC came in, as all old Eidos games did (Tomb Raider 2, and I think Thief, IIRC).
Much better. If nothing else I don't remember it ever crashing on me and it didn't get stuck in cutscenes like VII either. As a bonus it had the chocobo minigame.
Bomber Bob
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This is so sad. Do developers still do that? Dump all their game's assets once the game ships? It's such a waste. So unnecessary, not saving the artwork on a hard drive somewhere when they cost millions of dollars to create.
Cool. I will pick this up once it hits a nice sale as FFVIII probably ranks in the middle of all the Final Fantasies for me. I hope this and VII sell enough to convince SquareEnix that it is worth the extra effort it would take to make ports for all their other Final Fantasy titles. For example I would love to get some of the SNES Final Fantasies on Steam or even better a PC version of Tactics.
StoppedInTracks
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UPDATE
These were uploaded to the Steam registry a few days ago
Aww yiss, happeningbunker.png
As always.
OT, but looks like Square has plans to bring FFXIV to Steam eventually
Source: http://steamdb.info/app/262340/#section_subs
I'm going to have to pick this up sooner rather than later because if Squeenix handles expansion pack releases the same way it did with FFXI then there'll be different apps:
Don't get your hopes up just yet Jase. They added those images and updated the app about 15 days ago, then haven't touched it since.
Probably planning on a Steam release eventually, but they are just find riding the initial wave of popularity for now.
I don't expect it to release soon. I'd guess that Squeenix is saving the Steam version for the next major patch.
Jase, do you know how MMO subscriptions work with Steam?
Are they required to purchase through the Steam Wallet like with F2P games? Or is that not a requirement?
If its the latter, what is the point of keeping it off of Steam?
Prophane33
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Day 1.
Valve added subscription support to Steam earlier in the year (see EVE Online, for example); previously you had to deal with the developer/publisher directly and top up your account ye olde fashioned way.
I can't be sure but I'd guess that, since Steam now has proper support for subscriptions, they'd need to be offered on the store, similar to Valve's change in DLC policy a couple of years ago, which ultimately led to EA taking its ball (well, two) and going home.
Syphon Filter
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does the square store have it yet?
FF8 PC? No.
Relaxed Muscle
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OT, but looks like Square has plans to bring FFXIV to Steam eventually
Source: http://steamdb.info/app/262340/#section_subs
Confirmed by YoshiP
They are bringing XIV to steam.
LiquidSolid
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Eidos ported VII and VIII and I'm guessing Square just had no interest in continuing that relationship.
They're not forcing developers to support it though, are they? Because I highly doubt Square Enix would go along with it.
Well, considering the amended DLC policy, there is a precedent, but since subscription support was added so recently, it's hard to say at this juncture -- none of the MMOs released on Steam since April 25th are sub-based but rather are either "pay once and play forever" (The Secret World and Nether) or F2P (everything else).
That's good news. Link?
I've always liked VIII. I always start a new game of it every year or so. I always get distracted by Triple Triad and never finish it though. Last time I played the game, my save file was at the 15 hour mark and I still hadn't left Balamb yet.
toddhunter
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"Most" is always a tricky judgement to make when talking about hate. If anything you could say the game is more divisive than other final fantasy games.
LiquidSolid
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The more I think about it, the more I think there's no chance of it happening. Square Enix hate that kind of meddling, they sell subscriptions separately on the PS Store and it's one of the reason why the game isn't coming to 360/Xbone. So I really can't see them suddenly pulling a 180 over this, especially since really locking it down would force them to completely change the way the game is set up (subscriptions are tied to accounts, not platforms).
BocoDragon
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There's also a lot of people who thought it was one of the best of the classic era.
What do you think are the chances of them providing steam keys to anyone who buys non steam before this happens if it does indeed happen? slim to none ?
Relaxed Muscle
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http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/124675-Reinheart-Translations!-2.1-and-2.2
A translation from this Famitsu interview:
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201312/04044251.html
Honestly? Zero chances. XI precedent is there and I don't see SE being that awesome.
I haven't heard any specific sales numbers, but the game has been high on the revenue chart in the past and peaked at 2,500 concurrent players today.
If Squeenix sells subscriptions through PSN then why would it take issue with being required to offer them through Steam, assuming this is the case? Bear in mind that doing so wouldn't prevent Squeenix from offering subscription plans directly itself; it's just the option of buying them through Steam that's required.
Ol No Bones
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no!!
Hmmmm... 4 for me, I guess.
PC boxed copy in 2000, PS1 copy in 2005, PSN digital in 2009, and now Steam...
I'm such a glutton.
Oh god, FFX in March for PS3 and FFVIII coming soon.UPDATE
These were uploaded to the Steam registry a few days ago
My 2 favourite games, looks like 2014 is going to be a beyond epic year.
FFVIII had some amazing soundtracks. Hell, the entire soundtrack is amazing, not a single bad song imho.
Some of my favourite songs:
Final Fantasy VIII - Breezy
Final Fantasy VIII - Fisherman's Horizon
Final Fantasy VIII - Martial Law
Final Fantasy VIII - Under Her control
Honorable mentions: Force Your Way, Ride On, Balamb Garden.
All I know is I bought it in the Steam sale and literally it went from "installing" to title screen in 30 seconds. But I already had a Squaresoft account from Deus Ex, Sleeping Dogs, etc. If you already have an account, it's totally invisible process.
I think he's getting the Steam release confused with the digital PC re-release from 2012.
This was my thoughts as well.
I doubt it would be too much work or cost too much money to port IX to the PC. I wouldn't be surprised if they ported the game to PC.
LiquidSolid
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Sorry I said "separately on the PSN" when I meant from the PSN. Square Enix don't sell subscriptions through PSN, they sell the game on the PSN and then the subscriptions in-game. Sony doesn't get a cut.
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