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[Aeana]

I figured I'd make a thread for this since few people will see it in the OT.
In the Ultimania, which was released today, when asked about the future of the series, they say that they are currently working on the overseas version and will go from there.

It isn't huge news, but I know lots of people have been waiting for any tidbit on this and wanted more than my saying so a couple of months ago as a level of confirmation.

 

[TheSeks]

Yes, we know it was probably going to happen. The question is: PSP1 or PSP2 port?

 

[Hasemo]

I'm happy that a lot of people will be able to play it, as it's the best FF game released in years imo.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Yay! I'm really looking forward to it!

 

[jimmypython]

i hope they can add some new features like Nomura always does for KH games.

 

[BocoDragon]

Yes, we know it was probably going to happen. The question is: PSP1 or PSP2 port?

I think the question is, physical release or digital release?

Vita already upscales digital PSP games.... I think an actual Vita release wouldn't make much sense.

 

[GhaleonQ]

Despite the lack of attention given to individual characters, people deserve a localized version. It will restore some faith in Square-Enix.

 

[H_Prestige]

PS3 remaster? There's literally no point in a UMD release on PSP, but a PSN release for PSP owners should happen. Would be kind of a dick move not to offer it at all for PSP users.

 

[frequency]

I'm happy that a lot of people will be able to play it, as it's the best FF game released in years imo.

I think I agree. I haven't had enough time to sit on it yet though. Great game.


My only concern is if it's PSP. I love the PSP but I don't think it will sell enough for a big company like Square Enix.

 

[Pooya]

SHOCKING NEWS?

 

[Cheska]

Hopefully we see this sometime soon. Kind of glad I didn't import afterall now.

 

[AleeN634]

Awesome news. The demos were really fun.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Excellent news.

 

[TheSeks]

I think the question is, physical release or digital release?

Vita already upscales digital PSP games.... I think an actual Vita release wouldn't make much sense.

If it goes retail, it's going to be sent to die, hence possible PSP2 port if that happens.

PSP1 digital release happened in Japan but Square's been really inconsistent on putting their catalog (I'm still waiting for Einhander PSX which has been in Japan PSN for 4 years now) up in the US.

 

[Cheska]

I think I agree. I haven't had enough time to sit on it yet though.
Great game. My only concern is if it's PSP. I love the PSP but I don't think it will sell enough for a big company like Square Enix.

I think the biggest drawback of it being on the PSP would be having to work with one analog

 

[Dead Prince]

Vita version please. but digital version would be okay anyways. i really want it digital though.

 

[Dark Schala]

It was inevitable.

Second demo was an improvement. Looks like I don't have to import anymore.
Bigger question is this: PSP, PSP remaster or Vita? Hopefully Vita for the second stick.

 

[jiggle]

yay
not surprised
but yay

 

[Snaku]

A Final Fantasy being localized? This is news?

 

[Berordn]

Legitimate question. Any chance it might end up on 3DS and get back ported to Japan as an international version? I'll probably be grabbing it on day 1 no matter what it comes out on either way.

 

[TheSeks]

There was a second demo? Links to this?

 

[Callibretto]

I think the question is, physical release or digital release?

Vita already upscales digital PSP games.... I think an actual Vita release wouldn't make much sense.

Vita games won't be pirated day one, and it can ride on vita's launch hype and hardcore fans looking for early rpg

 

[Takao]

Just give me a Vita version, since the camera was wonky in the demo.

 

[Aeana]

There was a second demo? Links to this?

Yes, it came out last week or so. It's much larger and gives you a growth egg accessory in addition to the summer clothing to import into the full game. Has the improvements since the last demo that made it into the full game, too.

Just give me a Vita version, since the camera was wonky in the demo.

PSP games on Vita can map things to the right stick so it should be better on Vita regardless.

 

[TheSeks]

A Final Fantasy being localized? This is news?

Yes, given the current state of the PSP and it's software sales in the western world.

 

[C-Jo]

Not terribly surprising news, but I'm pretty damn happy nonetheless. I'll buy this in whichever form they decide to give it to us in.

 

[Arklite]

Now I just need VC3

 

[BocoDragon]

If it goes retail, it's going to be sent to die, hence possible PSP2 port if that happens.

PSP1 digital release happened in Japan but Square's been really inconsistent on putting their catalog (I'm still waiting for Einhander PSX which has been in Japan PSN for 4 years now) up in the US.

Oh I assume it's getting a PSN version for sure. I know they've been inconsistent on PSN releasing in the past, but this is the time of Vita. I think they'll want to be playable on the new hardware.

The only question is whether its getting a UMD release.... I personally think it will. It hasn't been long since the last Square Enix UMD releases, and it's a brand prestige thing. Even if the game itself doesn't make much money, it's really good for brand reputation, and the UMD presence on store shelves itself serves as a kind of marketing.

 

[Dead Prince]

Now I just need VC3

keep buying VC2.

 

[Eusis]

Yes, given the current state of the PSP and it's software sales in the western world.

No, it'd be if it came out on PSP anyway that'd be big news still. Exclusively at least.

 

[Takao]

PSP games on Vita can map things to the right stick so it should be better on Vita regardless.

Unless it gets a patch, the remapping will still be weird.

 

[Pooya]

There was a second demo? Links to this?

DL here: ~700MB

http://wdl.square-enix.com/fabula/ff_reishiki/trial/ffreishiki_zeroshiki.zip

 

[BocoDragon]

Vita games won't be pirated day one, and it can ride on vita's launch hype and hardcore fans looking for early rpg

Not a bad point actually.

 

[frequency]

I think the biggest drawback of it being on the PSP would be having to work with one analog

I do fine with one analog. But I guess I'm used to it since I spend so much time on the PSP.
Two would be nice though. I would re-buy this if it was for the Vita and it utilized the 2nd analog. I would have to think about it if it was coming over for the PSP.

 

[Green Mamba]

Please keep it on the PSP. I really don't want to have to buy a new system just to play a game that was already released on a system I own.

 

[C-Jo]

The only question is whether its getting a UMD release.... I personally think it will. It hasn't been long since the last Square Enix UMD releases, and it's a brand prestige thing. Even if the game itself doesn't make much money, it's really good for brand reputation and the UMD presence on store shelves itself serves as a kind of marketing.

Thinking about it a little more, I would love for them to sell a UMD+Digital "premium" version, or something similar. I want the Vita control improvements, but I'd also want the game on my shelf.

 

[Aeana]

A Final Fantasy being localized? This is news?

A PSP game being localized is news, yes.
SE's last set of PSP releases bombed terribly, and even they were unsure what they were going to do with Type-0. I knew it was being localized, but not anything about what platform they intend to release it on.

 

[Luigi87]

This is fantastic news.
I wasn't entirely getting my hopes up because... Well it's Squenix and they've let me down quite a bit in recent years... But this is good!

 

[Pureauthor]

Good news.

Hope there's a retail release for PSP. Not getting hopes up, though...

 

[Feep]

When I get a Vita, I'm going to get every PSP game I ever missed out on.

It's going to be so awesome.

 

[C-Jo]

It's going to be so awesome.

Provided they're actually on PSN, that is.

 

[Ra1den]

yes. YES!!!!!!!

 

[ULTROS!]

Provided they're actually on PSN, that is.

I'm guessing every PSP game 2009 onwards (except for Birth by Sleep) got a digital release.

Now if Square Enix will release Crisis Core, Valkyrie Profile, and Star Ocean 1 and 2 on PSN...

 

[Dead Prince]

Provided they're actually on PSN, that is.

where is he going to get the money for it!

 

[Berordn]

most of the ones people want are on there unless there's people out there that pick the crappy games and complain it's not on there lol.

Birth By Sleep is a pretty significant omission.

edit: stealthy.

 

[frequency]

I'm guessing every game 2009 onwards (except for Birth by Sleep) got a digital release.

Now if Square Enix will release Crisis Core, Valkyrie Profile, and Star Ocean 1 and 2 on PSN...

Did Birth by Sleep ever get a PSN release? I remember there was some anger about that when it was released.

EDIT: I totally misread your post.
EDIT2: No I didn't, you changed it after the fact! You cheater! Why do you cheat?

 

[Dead Prince]

Birth By Sleep is a pretty significant omission.

edit: stealthy.

we'll just get a vita retail version for $50. The only way.

D;

 

[Takao]

Did Birth by Sleep ever get a PSN release? I remember there was some anger about that when it was released.

Nope.

 

[Electivirus]

Yes! I can let my guard down and finally get excited about this game now!

 

[SSJ1Goku]

Put it on the Vita.