The time has come, folks! The countdown’s over – we wait no more!
As promised, the FINAL FANTASY XIII developer team put together a special message to celebrate with you the history of the series and reveal new details of its latest – and long awaited – chapter.
But I won’t say more and leave the stage to the game Producer himself, who wanted to write a few lines for the occasion, exclusively for the PlayStation blog.
Enjoy – and let us know what you think about it!
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Hello, this is Yoshinori Kitase, Producer of FINAL FANTASY XIII.
I am very excited that the launch of the latest chapter of the FINAL FANTASY series is just around the corner.
We have prepared a special video for FINAL FANTASY XIII including new footage and some very important information I am sure you will be happy about. It is now available for all of you to watch, so please check it out.
















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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 3:51 pm by Retro_1973
@GrimNebulinX
Could be worse – Just think if it was Jedward!!! lol
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 3:51 pm by blackmamba707
FINALLY fantasy is coming on PS three, I’m waiting for you baby.
Day 1 or earlier if possible =)
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 3:51 pm by cheekyone82
thats it?
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 3:51 pm by Guttergod
Leona who?
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 3:54 pm by HazelAM
you better be joking guttergod >:(
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 3:56 pm by GameGeek2107
I hate Leona Lewis!! She better sing her ass off cause If I have to suffer her GOD DAMN whiny voice.
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 3:56 pm by HazelAM
and retro_1973, don’t even joke about something like that :0
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 3:56 pm by RingoSmith
who is the bloke in the suit ?
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 3:56 pm by Saber_IV
Is it March or October? Seriously! I’ll HAVE to import it if it doesn’t come out in the UK by March.
And doesn’t GT5 come out in March too? Or is that Japan only?
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 3:57 pm by Snakebellic
This is good, this is really good! So US and NA simultaneous release?
Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:01 pm by Antonio Marfuggi
Yes, indeed. Europe and US simultaneous release.
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 3:57 pm by onlineatron
They sure know how to hype a game…
But ‘BIG’ announcement was a bit of an over statement. Leona Lewis, by all accounts, is a super star but not someone who would excite the gaming community.
And a release date… isn’t ‘BIG’ news… it’s just something that happens with games, they generally have to have release dates -.-
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 3:59 pm by KriiSou
soo happy cant wait now …. thank you SE
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:00 pm by Volcane7475
Here is the song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8qtteb9FBY
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:00 pm by Roxas598
Will we be seeing this trailer on the store by any chance?
Please say yes
Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:02 pm by Antonio Marfuggi
Hi there.
Yes, the video will be on the Store soon.
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:01 pm by Samarotu
yeeeehaaaa
thats an absolutely crushing news
love ya SE
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:02 pm by Zidane007nl
Finally a release date. 9 March 2010 is gonna be the best day of the year!
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:02 pm by Freddykruger
Hi, a question for Jem
i just want to know how this scoop, that should be given by playstation blog with some information by the producer and with a dedicated video, is appeared in advance on joystiq, where you have been working?
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:03 pm by Retro_1973
Hi Antonio, Will we be getting a playable demo of this game soon?
Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:05 pm by Antonio Marfuggi
Hi – no news on that front yet, sorry!
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:03 pm by Pure_Mind_Games
when he said “they didn’t tell me” I could have screamed, that was a nice touch literally brought a tear to my eye.
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:03 pm by Akira_Tenshi
Now i can slowly painfully count down the days while trying to stay sane.
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:03 pm by Skookie30
WOOOO 2 JRPG‘S In very quick short of time space
& GOW3 oh me poor wallet crying out load Nooooo lol
im a RPG FanNut
*crys with joy T_T
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:04 pm by GrimNebulinX
Can anyone confirm that Susan Boyle is coming as a playable character via DLC?
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:04 pm by V_Ben
A simultaneous US/UK Release! Thank-you so much for finally getting the release date parity going!
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:05 pm by Guttergod
HazeIAM:
). So imho the announcement is a bit out of proportion as it’s on someone who noone even heard of when they started coding on the game.
Well, I don’t watch MTV, so I only have a vague idea about who we’re talking about. It’s not like she’s as well known as Madonna, Celine Dion, Tina Turner or some other of the really HUGE names in the biz (I’m not saying they’d do a better job at singning the lead song for FFXIII btw
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:05 pm by RichieS99
As delighted as I am to find out FF XIII is out on March 12th. Being that this was posted by the brand manager on Square Enix maybe he is still looking at responses and if he is I would hope that he can give us an estimation on when FF VIII will hit psn?
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:06 pm by InfiniteNine
For the love of god change the theme song back to Sugawara Sayuri – Kimi ga Iru Kara or just make an English version of it. That Leona Lewis song is just terrible.
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:07 pm by Silent_Gig
How exactly did the Lenoa Lewis thing come about Antonio?
Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:24 pm by Antonio Marfuggi
Well, when we heard the song we thought it was a perfect match for FINAL FANTASY XIII, its atmosphere, and its lead character – Lightning. In a few words, Leona’s ballad seems to be written for this game – it was such a natural choice!
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:07 pm by Retro_1973
@GrimNebulinX
Nope, she’s the end of game boss!!
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:11 pm by cheekyone82
Hi Antonio, do you have an esitmated release date on FFVIII for PSN? will it be this year??
Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:25 pm by Antonio Marfuggi
No news on this one either – sorry. But stay tuned!
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:12 pm by RagingAvatar
I want this video on the store too.
I’d decided that I wasn’t going to get this game but man, I’m hyped for it now. The song is pretty good too. I hope Miss. Lewis is excited and proud – what an honour!
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:13 pm by person678
@Yazter, no 46
No actually, that comment wasn’t up when I was replying. By the time I replied I was at comment no. 38. Apologies.
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:13 pm by CinderShadow
Hey, that looked great, and thanks for stopping by. I’m glad to see that the video will be released to the PS store, later, so I can get the full effect. I’m also very happy that we will not experience delays for FFXIII! I hope that soon there will be articles that explain the fighting system, and how they can strike as high in the air. Is that a menu command, or a special move?
All looking good so far!
If there will be a demo, consider providing it on disc, simply because This Is Final Fantasy.
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:16 pm by Cagalli
Antonio, will S-E and Sony be bringing over the Lightning FFXIII hardware bundle to North America and Europe?
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:16 pm by Roxas598
Thanks for the reply mate
Woo can’t wait for the release i’ve actually got the demo and its awesome even if its in Japanese and i have no idea what there saying xD
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:17 pm by HazelAM
what about the special chico time mode
march eh?
the next few months are gonna go real slow.
is there gonna be an ff themed music video for the leona lewis track at some point?
because that would be fantastic.
great choice with leona by the way, she is amazing.
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:18 pm by GrimNebulinX
@ Retro_1973
Scariest boss ever… She casts ugly on everyone
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:21 pm by Andrefpvs
YES! Just 3 days after my birthday! I now know what my present will be!
Thanks guys, waiting over 1 year for new FINAL FANTASIES was lame.
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:21 pm by Andrefpvs
^ In relation to the Japanese release, of course.
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:21 pm by Ikkarus
Will there be a Collector’s Edition of this game?
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:24 pm by ibu666
Lovely, now if they announce a special edition for Euroland I am all over it.
Shall pre-order regular game now.
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:25 pm by Saber_IV
Antonio do you know when Final Fantasy VIII is coming to the EU PS store?
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:26 pm by playmartelli
I’m not too fussed about Leona Lewis. A bit too commercial to me. At lest it’s not Celine Dione, thanks for not choosing her! But my choice would be Kate Bush, she is so amazing. But i s’pose Leona good for the younger crowd and the girly girls which will help sales for sure.
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:30 pm by RichieS99
FINAL FANTASY VIII! please give us a release for this classic I want to buy it so bad. Antonio we are all begging for this release. Please give our dear friend Mr Kebby the rights to sell us this.
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:36 pm by Skookie30
1 more thing plz Antonio why can us europeans and america get the demo of it, it not fair for us,
to wait for the game plz plz release the demo very soon or be prepared for a back-lash *ready Choco spell*
Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 5:28 pm by Antonio Marfuggi
Hi Skookie (great picture, btw).
I can only say that, if there are news about this, you will certainly find them here on the blog.
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:36 pm by O_277
Hi Ant, bit of a random question, will be have a chance to play the game in Japanese? With English subs? That would be sweet
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:39 pm by O_277
Ignore that question… can’t listen to the vid as I’m in work
Dear oh dear…
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:42 pm by Pray07
Bring on March 9th
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:43 pm by SnoopDop
I put this comment to be among the first.
by the way, when is the Playstation Netowrk going to be available for Morocco PS3 customers ?
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:45 pm by Rich-Boy163
finally a release date now we can know when its coming
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Posted on 13 November, 2009 at 4:45 pm by IdoloAlpha
Woo to FFXIII only being 4 months away!! … but Leona lewis?? is this some form of sick joke? I have just had a listen to the song and it’s very bland and unintresting… found a link if any one else wants a listen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8qtteb9FBY
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