As more info from Square-Enix's "1st Production Premiere Event" party keeps rolling out, so does more Final Fantasy.
Originally titled as Final Fantasy Agito XIII, Final Fantasy Type-0 (part of the Fabula Nova Crystallis collection, which includes Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII) has had a new trailer revealed. Not to much is known about the game just yet, but here's hoping that more info starts getting released after this event.
Credited as before, nyaon60 has put up the trailer on YouTube for our viewing pleasure
Before the renaming of this game, Square-Enix had mysteriously trademarked Type-0 along with Type-1, Type-2, Type-3. Is this supposed to be a series? I think so!
Like most Final Fantasy games that are in development, they're always, what I like to call "confidentail" beacuse of the way Square-Enix handles their announcements and unveilings to the press, but luckily there are attendees who are there to show us who aren't there to spill the beans at the "1st Production Party Premiere Event."
One of which is the new trailer for the long-awaited Final Fantasy Versus XIII, which is headed by Testuya Nomura who's mostly well known for being the character designer for most of the Final Fantasy franchise, the director of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, and producer of the Kingdom Hearts series.
Let the trailer speak for itself.
Given our first look, everything that is seen is in real-time. Just like every single Square-Enix product, it looks spectacular and extremely stunning to see. Judging from the gameplay, it looks and plays exactly like Kingdom Hearts, not that it's a bad thing.
Even though the trailer isn't in English (and hopefully will be subtitled by fans), you can tell that this installment will have a much darker tone and serious tone.
No release date has been set for Final Fantasy Versus XIII still and is still considered a Playstation 3 exclusive.
Final Fantasy Versus XIII was originally revealed at DKΣ3713 party in August 2008
A previously rumored Gears of War bundle is now confirmed and heading to retail. The $30 bundle will include the original "Gears of War," the sequel "Gears of War 2" as well as the "Gears of War 2: All Front's" pack. The All Fronts pack contains 19 multiplayer maps as well as the single player DLC Road to Ruin. Did I mention you get all this for $30.
If you missed either of the Gears of War games when they first came out, (or are like me and sold them) then this is a great way to experience the brotastic series. The pack will be released at retail on February 15, just in time for some post Valentines Day slaughtering.
Today, Square-Enix held the "1st Production Party Premiere Event" in Japan to unveil some of the titles that are currently in development. Some we know and some we didn't expect, such as this: Final Fantasy XIII-2.
Like most of Square-Enix's events, no cameras were allowed to take pictures or record any footage of trailers that get shown. Luckily for the internet and certain attendees, there are people who record to show the world! YouTube user nyaon60 has leaked this trailer, along with a few more titles that's up Square-Enix's sleeves.
Witout further a do, here's the trailer that was premiered at the premiere party! According to users, the trailer has Final Fantasy XIII end-game spoilers, so watch at your own risk.
Before the unveiling, gaming blog Joystiq, had reported that the domain "finalfantasy13-2game.com" had been acquired by "Corporation Service Company", who had also registered domains for other Square-Enix titles.
Originally, Final Fantasy XIII was planned to have DLC to accompany following the release of the game, so, most likely, this is the answer to what we were originally going to see.
With all that said, let's hope that Final Fantasy XIII-2 isn't a disappointment, unlike another previous Final Fantasy game that had it's own sequel.
Last, but not least, US Playstation Blog,has confirmed that the North American Release will be "Next Winter"
With Call of Duty: Black Ops having been released only 2 months ago, the first DLC pack will be released in only just 1 more month; on February 1, 2011.
Just today, Treyarch has released the first preview on what's in store for us in the new "First Strike" DLC.
We'll be seeing 5 different maps; Kowloon, Discovery, Berlin Wall, Stadium and Ascension. Ascension will be the only map that will only be used for Nazi Zombies. Although details are almost nowhere mentioned in the video, but it's good to hear that Treyarch will most definitely support Zombies again, just like they did with World at War, since that mode became a multiplayer hit.
Here's some details on these new maps from Treyarch themselves:
Kowloon - "Is inspired by the single-player campaign level...The only map that has ziplines, which will allow players to quickly get Point A to Point B. The trade-off ito that is that you're completely exposed while you're on the zipline...there's also the risk that you're going to get shot..."
Discovery - "An Antarctic research outpost that was a German outpost leftover from World War II...the 2 sides of the map are divided...You might be on a snowbridge and somebody throws a grenade, which collapses the floor around you.
Berlin Wall - "This focuses on the checkpoint Charlie area of Berlin that puts you fighting on the 2 different sides of the wall. So you got East Berlin Vs. West Berlin kind of thing going...if you use [the map] right, you're going to have the competitive edge over your opponent....it's a really great map for snipers."
Stadium - "It's going to provide those close quarters players tight, adrenaline action packed experiences...always be checking your corners and realize these engaging distances are going to be really small, so use that to your advantage"
That's all the details on Black Ops' first DLC that, as mentioned, will be available on February 1, 2011. As far as pricing goes, it'll cost 1200 Microsoft Points ($15). "First Strike" will release first on Xbox 360. As far as we know, there's no date on when it will be released on PSN for Playstation 3, or PC owners of the game.
Call of Duty: Black Ops was developed by Treyach and Published by Activision. The game launched on November 9, 2010
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 1:55PM 
