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[FrankT]

Yeah, it's multi.

Actually it's not and when and if that annoucnment comes I'm sure SE will let you know because now what they have said is, no plans. Port announced down the road after the 360version releases, possible.

 

[crowphoenix]

Looks like that shielding system is gone. Hopefully. Please?

 

[duckroll]

ff13 is multiplat and you now doubt SO4?

He didn't say it's not possible that it'll be ported, just that at the moment it's not multiplatform. The next person that says SO4 is multiplatform will be banned until it's announced for PS3.

 

[demifiend]

I hate you guys with burning passion. While you're enjoying your new E3 digital schwag, I sit at work and read about how much you enjoy it. 9:30 can't come fast enough.

 

[Error]

He didn't say it's not possible that it'll be ported, just that at the moment it's not multiplatform. The next person that says SO4 is multiplatform will be banned until it's announced for PS3.

thanks.

 

[puebla]

it looks beautiful.

 

[cartoon_soldier]

It indeed looks beautiful.

I am swimming in RPG Goodness. Good thing I am not in college and hence can't fail classes.

 

[Son of Godzilla]

Was this announced to be worldwide release this spring?

 

[BlueTsunami]

It would rock if Trophies were linked to Achievements. In the sense that, you open up an achievement, there's a corresponding in game trophy for it.

 

[duckroll]

It would rock if Trophies were linked to Achievements. In the sense that, you open up an achievement, there's a corresponding in game trophy for it.

I don't think so. I think it'll be more likely that trophies exist exactly like they did in the previous games, but there are achievements for getting certain milestones in trophies, be it a certain number or a certain percentage. This makes the most sense, because tri-Ace always makes a SHITLOAD of trophies and MS actually has a limit on the number of achievements in a game.

 

[Andronicus]

Probably 360 only considering how tri-Ace doesn't port stuff themselves. There's a chance that'll be ported though considering this won't sale for poop in their home region.

and it just said coming to 360 spring 2009, while infinite undiscovery said exclusive to 360, it wasn't mentioned during S04 preview

 

[Aurora]

This looks incredible. I can't believe the amount of RPG love 360 is getting!

 

[BlueTsunami]

I don't think so. I think it'll be more likely that trophies exist exactly like they did in the previous games, but there are achievements for getting certain milestones in trophies, be it a certain number or a certain percentage. This makes the most sense, because tri-Ace always makes a SHITLOAD of trophies and MS actually has a limit on the number of achievements in a game.

That is true. Can't wait to see how they worked it out though. Trophies for SO3 were ahead of their time, apparently.

Atleast we dont' have to manage the trophy savefile like we had to on SO3. Thank god memory cards are practically a relic of the past.

 

[duckroll]

That is true. Can't wait to see how they worked it out though. Trophies for SO3 were ahead of their time, apparently.

Atleast we dont' have to manage the trophy savefile like we had to on SO3. Thank god memory cards are practically a relic of the past.

Yeah those files were HUGE. >_<

 

[Shouta]

goddamn, I'm so tired I'm using the wrong words in sentences and no one notices.

 

[icecream]

and it just said coming to 360 spring 2009, while infinite undiscovery said exclusive to 360, it wasn't mentioned during S04 preview

Because unlike IU which has to be exclusive, S-E still wants to hold the option on SO4, and they can, since they're the ones controlling the project.

 

[Error]

so... planets confirmed so far:

Roke (maybe planet Roak from SO1?)
Lembrick
Earth

Central City sounds like a space station.

Star Ship seems like a dungeon.

Also I'm glad that horrible, forced, semi top down exploration view is gone.

 

[Hunahan]

Whoa! Spring 2009???

How the hell am I going to keep up with this kind of pace on RPG releases? Amazing.

Game looks great. Day 1 here.

 

[Rpgmonkey]

so... planets confirmed so far:

Roke (maybe planet Roak from SO1?)
Lembrick
Earth

Central City sounds like a space station.

Star Ship seems like a dungeon.

Also I'm glad that horrible, forced, semi top down exploration view is gone.

Where'd you find this?

Oh, and who's the character designer for this?

 

[duckroll]

Where'd you find this?

Oh, and who's the character designer for this?

Dunno about the character designer, but you can see the names of locations on the minimap in the trailer.

 

[Error]

Above the mini map, shows the name of the place.

 

[Rpgmonkey]

Oh, whoops...

My bad. :lol

 

[clashfan]

This game looks better then UI, can't wait!

 

[Munin]

Please not again 1 hours of "sci fi" planet and 500 hours of generic medieval J-fantasy setting ._.

 

[MCD]

my god, the graphics.

what a beast.

 

[Error]

tri-Ace :bow

 

[icecream]

Oh, and who's the character designer for this?

The character designer is Enami Katsumi, the artist for Baccano!

 

[Error]

Awesome, Baccano has good art.

 

[JaMarco]

Did they say if this was getting worldwide release simultaneously?

 

[duckroll]

Did they say if this was getting worldwide release simultaneously?

No word on that yet.

 

[CowboyAstronaut]

ff13 is multiplat and you now doubt SO4?

That's the thing. Is Tri-Ace going to port this game or work on a new title? That's what makes it seem less likely for a PS3 port to me.

All in all the game looks amazing.

Man, this is seriously what I hoped to see from rpgs graphically this gen and we finally have it. Whether this ends up meaning anything in the long run, nobody can ever say Microsoft didn't try to change the perception of the Xbox 360 in japan.

 

[Error]

who cares? lets talk about the version that EXISTS and it's REAL.

 

[CowboyAstronaut]

who cares? lets talk about the version that EXISTS and it's REAL.

I agree. This game is really showcasing what the 360 can do visually. When they show that Central City environment. Just pause it take a look at the floor textures. Some of the best on the console yet or what?

 

[FateBreaker]

He didn't say it's not possible that it'll be ported, just that at the moment it's not multiplatform. The next person that says SO4 is multiplatform will be banned until it's announced for PS3.

And this is why you're my favorite admin. Separating the as-of-now mentality from the complete, hopefuly, possibly-sugercoated bullshit.

I do hope we see more of this at Square's thingermobober event. I can honestly say that thsi is the best-looking JRPG at the moment.

 

[Rpgmonkey]

I like the style they used when making this. It's kinda realistic, but really abstract at the same time.

The character designer is Enami Katsumi, the artist for Baccano!

Cool, thanks.

 

[CowboyAstronaut]

And this is why you're my favorite admin. Separating the as-of-now mentality from the complete, hopefuly, possibly-sugercoated bullshit.

I do hope we see more of this at Square's thingermobober event. I can honestly say that thsi is the best-looking JRPG at the moment.

I agree 100%. We still have no idea what FFXIII will look like, well, cause we've never seen it, but this game takes the cake.

 

[duckroll]

You know, I still don't see how this is really light years ahead of IU like you guys are saying. As I said before, the direction of the camera being top down and zoomed out is really having a huge effect on making the grand sweeping areas look more epic. In close ups IU looks every bit as good imo.

 

[Revelations]

You know, I still don't see how this is really light years ahead of IU like you guys are saying. As I said before, the direction of the camera being top down and zoomed out is really having a huge effect on making the grand sweeping areas look more epic. In close ups IU looks every bit as good imo.

It's the lighting Tri Ace is using for this game. Really take a look at it while viewing the trailer on HDTV. Looks like Tri-Ace isuing a different lighting & shadow engine altogether for this game. Take a look at the exploration fly by's. The light the sun casts looks wayy better than in IU...you can also see the individual shadow bumps on the textures that the light casts in the screens also...awesome stuff.

 

[Error]

You know, I still don't see how this is really light years ahead of IU like you guys are saying. As I said before, the direction of the camera being top down and zoomed out is really having a huge effect on making the grand sweeping areas look more epic. In close ups IU looks every bit as good imo.

I agree, and IU is doing more with the hardware than just pretty graphics.

 

[Riou]

The character designer is Enami Katsumi, the artist for Baccano!

Fucken AWESOME!! I loved Baccano.
What a great time to be a tri-Ace fan with SO4, IU, SO1/SO2 ports coming our way =)

 

[Witchfinder General]

Looks stunning.

 

[Id.]

Jesus the game looks fucking gorgeous!

 

[icecream]

In close ups IU looks every bit as good imo.

I cannot say the same. It's not 'light-years' ahead of IU, but it is definitely a marked improvement from what we've seen so far of IU graphically.

 

[Kai Ozu]

Looks great

 

[Error]

SO4 is not seamless, though. IU wins.

 

[BlueTsunami]

SO4 + Installing the game to the HDD = Fast loading times for the encounter area. I wonder if installing to the HDD will help with Lost Odyssey loading times!

 

[abacab driver]

I can honestly say that thsi is the best-looking JRPG at the moment.

Oh absolutely.
Can't wait to see what both FF13 and Sakaguchis next game look like.

 

[Quazar]

SO4 + Installing the game to the HDD = Fast loading times for the encounter area. I wonder if installing to the HDD will help with Lost Odyssey loading times!

So we'll be able to install all games on 360?

 

[duckroll]

I cannot say the same. It's not 'light-years' ahead of IU, but it is definitely a marked improvement from what we've seen so far of IU graphically.

Until I see dynamic world changes, all party members on the same field, and seamless maps, I don't think so.

Graphics is more than lighting or character detail, it's the entire package.

SO4 + Installing the game to the HDD = Fast loading times for the encounter area. I wonder if installing to the HDD will help with Lost Odyssey loading times!

Load times in a tri-Ace game? What are you talking about? :lol

 

[CowboyAstronaut]

Yea, you guys are right. IU is handling much more from a technical standpoint.

Seamless experience, A bunch of AI related things that Star Ocean doesn't have to consider on the field. Situational battles, tsunamis, dragons, giant boulders knocking people on their behind :lol

I guess when we think about that it does make a lot of sense. Tri-Ace is such a strong developer. It's crazy.

A lot of people will never give IU it's just due though from a technical perspective, but who cares. That's one more awesome game for people that care.