Even if that "something" is "wait until TGS, here is some Lightning Returns, please be excited"?
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Final Fantasy Versus XIII on PS3 and PS4 (Gameblog rumor)
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Even if that "something" is "wait until TGS, here is some Lightning Returns, please be excited"?
It won't be.
ShockingAlberto
Member
I think a step back in to exclusivity would be one of the worst things Square could do to the brand now, too.
It was always exclusive thou.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
How? They really couldn't hurt the brand any more if they tried.
Should be PS4-only but I guess all the assets etc. are already made for a PS3 version that they may as well put it out on there.
Sony doing much more cross-gen titles than I would like. I really think keeping a lot of that exclusive to PS4 is best to push the new platform, and having a lot of cross-gen titles just tells folks "hey you don't need a PS4 just YET."
Sony doing much more cross-gen titles than I would like. I really think keeping a lot of that exclusive to PS4 is best to push the new platform, and having a lot of cross-gen titles just tells folks "hey you don't need a PS4 just YET."
Relaxed Muscle
Member
Only would make sense if Sony was actively helping on the development like the other rumors said.
Took the words outta my mouth
SniperHunter
Banned
I think the game will be playable at TGS
I really doubt there is a PS3 version though
I really doubt there is a PS3 version though
SniperHunter
Banned
Sony could be cooking something....that is a nice incentive for people to buy a PS4.
Cross gen versions of: Beyond, The Last of Us, The Last Guardian, Gran Turismo 6, Puppeteer buy one and get the PS4 version for free
When was Versus multi?
michaelius
Banned
Why would SE care about that ? They are here to make money on software sales.
Plus they would lose whatever is left of their credibility if it wasn't released on ps3.
He's talking about all HD titles for consoles being multiplatform. Not just Versus. And I agree with alberto. It IS the worst thing SE can do with Versus at the moment imo. Of course, as someone else has pointed out earlier, it's exclusive because there was most likely involvement from Sony.
MikeE21286
Member
Good.
Hope the PS4 version takes good advantage of the PS4
Hope the PS4 version takes good advantage of the PS4
Kung Fu Grip
Banned
This rumor is probably from that same person who originally gave this info, right?
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
If Sony was involved they probably would have prioritized it more and had it out by now. I know if I were upper management from Sony involved with the game I'd be pretty damn pissed off about how SE has handled it.
SniperHunter
Banned
They need PS4 to sell in Japan, otherwise the investment in Luminous engine would be a waste. It's in Square's best interest that PS4 takes off in Jpn so they can keep making Luminous engine games for the Japanese audience...let's face it, any game they make using Luminous (Kingdom Hearts 3, Final Fantasy, new IP) will sell millions in Japan, however if PS4 bombs they will be limited to 3DS only.
Please be excited for TGS
i actually think this is probably the best move they could make which benefits both square and sony. what are the odds of ps4 releasing in september with ps4 port of gta 5. i think going forward from september they would want to have ps4 port as well for major games to sustain the platform in the initial year and not be dry like wii u. i am thinking there will be a ps4 port of beyond two souls as well with the obvious big third party games like ac4, batman, battlefield, cod etc...
Plus I have a feeling that Sony is helping to make Versus a reality, so exclusive makes sense if that's the case.
Unless they're going for a simultaneous launch with the PS4. You know. That would probably be why the title isn't out.
Kung Fu Grip
Banned
No. It would be a good thing. Especially if the game is really good. Get their fanbase back to liking them.
Exclusivity worked wonders for them in the PS1/2 generation. It would of been the same for PS3 if they didn't do the stupid shit they did.
TheJollyCorner
Member
Uhhh... What? No. This is untrue. SE would've made vastly more money by going multiplatform than exclusive. It's not about just getting the fanbase. It's about making important business ventures. Also, exclusivity back then and now are nowhere near the same. Why are you comparing them?
ShockingAlberto
Member
Versus was exclusive, but I am assuming the (discussed in this thread) rumor of it being renamed FFXV is true.
Well, at the point where they changed the style, it wasn't much else but prototyping (i.e. they were trying to figure out the scale of the world map, at some point even the world map was so big that it was easy to get lost in it), but this WAS a long time after the game had been announced and some planning, tech demoing etc. had gone into the project (so, basically, relatively late). BUT, the game hadn't gone full force into production at that point, that wouldn't happen until much later on and that is one of the reasons WHY these kinds of big changes were even possible (it was a small team working on Versus, it's not like they had spend hundreds of millions on the game by that point). I mean, I think it might've been in 2008 when we got some production image with small (blurry) screenshots of a world map. Then came FFXIII's development's clusterfuckness and development pretty much halted for a whole year. They had those world map prototypes/tech demos, yet decided to go into a different direction later on. Development resumed in late 2009 or early 2010. We got the first super-short trailer-snipped of Versus XIII about a half a year later in June 2010 that already showed these changes to overworld structure in effect (so development was clearly progressing). And 6 months after that we got the 8-9 minute trailer showcasing combat, story, exploration & some different locations.
Later on in 2011 they announced they had gotten the game to a point where they could enter full production (build up team size and, basically, just finish the damn thing by crunching out most of the content of the game). A few months later Nomura says the world of Versus is fully traversable, though largely still somewhat empty of actual content (and he had actually done a full run-through of it). They were clearly advancing at a decent phase with the development in 2010-2011 (you know, when they were over the beginning-hurdles and weren't forced to work on other people's games). Then XIV 1.0 happened and it's been quiet ever since Square Enix decided not to let it die a pathetic death.
That rumor is still saying it's exclusive though (to PS4).
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
People have been talking about Sony backing this game since the XIII went multiplatform. If anything I'd imagine the mismanagement would keep Sony away from backing it recently, unless Square Enix managed to really impress them.
I'd say the only evidence that really sticks out is the PS4 event, seems like something was supposed to be shown but was cut at the last possible minute.
Kung Fu Grip
Banned
I'm comparing them cause that's where the fanbase is. On PS. Same for MGS. That's where the majority of the sales come from.
How much extra sales did they get from FF13 on 360?
nelsonroyale
Member
Did FFXIII actually sell more than any of the PS2 FF's though? I don't think it did. Either way, the game has been PS3 only from the start, so I don't think it would be a bad move on SE's part if Sony was willing to step in.
SniperHunter
Banned
if the creator's vision isn't accomplished on PS3, there is no point in developing sub-stand ports. we will see what happens, but I doubt the Last guardian will come to PS3.
Also comparing them because of the fanbase is a really bad reason to try and situate Versus. lol.
The ratio of PS3 to 360 was roughly 2:1. So it wasn't bad. It was actually quite good.
ULTROS!
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
In terms of shipped, it shipped more than XI and XII I believe.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
2:1 where? Definitely not WW.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
I've seen the 2:1 figure before, I don't remember if it's NA or "the west" where the game was multiplatform from the start.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
It was 2:1 in the states at least early on via NPD.
The point is the franchise is still extremely Playstation heavy especially when you take WW sales (ie Japan) into account. Obviously multiplatform always makes sense but this is the kind of game where exclusivity is feasible.
Uh... If it was worldwide, it would exclude JP entirely since there was no 360 version at the time. I'm mere talking about NA with those numbers anyway. Also, even if we're talking about multiplatform, it's a given to exclude Japan honestly.
ULTROS!
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
I'm pretty sure the Asian 360 version was non-existent at that time too though. So it's probably only US and UK who benefits the multiplat.
Yes. Considering the 360 is pretty irrelevant in Japan and in Korea from what I've seen and know, Multiplat is usually for the West. Not
Hypereides
Member
Both PS3 and PS4? Not surprised. SE gotta double the profit to cover the losses for the developement somehow. This game's worth and importance has really dwindled over the years.
Its pretty ironic though - if true - I remember back in the beginning of this gen SE insinuated alot of doubt and distrust in Sony.
Its pretty ironic though - if true - I remember back in the beginning of this gen SE insinuated alot of doubt and distrust in Sony.
Kung Fu Grip
Banned
2:1 for the U.S. That's good. If it was released in japan it would be even bigger.
Point i'm making is these games are heavily sold to PS owners. Making them exclusive again won't be a problem. The couple hundred thousand extra sales they would of got on 360 would be bought on PS3/PS4. Since i'm sure alot of those 360 owners were former PS owners who played FF.
H_Prestige
Banned
Bullshit
If it's cross gen, the PS4 version will definitely be crippled.