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[DualShadow]

It's been out for over 12hrs in Aus and I cant play it for another 6

 

[Anticitizen One]

I didn't realize the greatest RPG of all time is being released in JUST FOUR MORE HOURS!!!!

 

[Negator]

I just watched the trailer, three times.

Somebody help.....

 

[KTallguy]

Hahah hype hype hype

I remember when I first played the game and got past the demo section, my mouth stayed agape for most of the time I played.

If you judge the title on its own merits, you'll have a lot of fun, I think

 

[Teknoman]

Apparently the S-E members code that comes with the game makes S-E send you the NA/EU version of a XIV campaign code.

 

[tribal24]

FTW battle system is crazy game redeemed

 

[Amneisac]

Apparently the S-E members code that comes with the game makes S-E send you the NA/EU version of a XIV campaign code.

Say whaaaa?

 

[Vamphuntr]

Apparently the S-E members code that comes with the game makes S-E send you the NA/EU version of a XIV campaign code.

whaaaat really?

 

[bluemax]

I am sad that I wasn't able to finish the import before it came out in English.

I won't be rebuying in English for awhile either. Too much other stuff to play.

 

[darkwings]

Me and my bro are at the start of Disc2.

Spoiler

god I hate whiny hope so much and he sucks in combat :/

the battle system is amazing, but sadly the world itself isn't very interesting. I guess that has been said to death already.

 

[Synless]

Apparently the S-E members code that comes with the game makes S-E send you the NA/EU version of a XIV campaign code.

Really!?!?!? Kick ass!!!!

 

[Teknoman]

whaaaat really?

Say whaaaa?

http://entry.ffxiv.com/na/index.html

Checkout the "fine print" section:


* The game to be tested is under development, and may differ significantly from the commercial release.

* If an applicant applies multiple times, only the final application will be valid.

* Inquiries regarding the selection process and/or its results will not be answered.

* For more details, see the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test Application FAQ here.

* If you have received a FINAL FANTASY XIV promotional code for registering FINAL FANTASY XIII on the Square Enix Members site, please use it to apply for the beta test.

* If you have already applied for the FINAL FANTASY XIV beta test but would like to apply for the PlayStation 3 beta with a FINAL FANTASY XIV promotional code, please be aware that all previous applications will be invalidated.

* The promotional code will also be required to obtain the FINAL FANTASY XIV secret in-game item, so please hold on to your code until the game’s official release.

Really!?!?!? Kick ass!!!!

Yup.

 

[Square Triangle]

The hype train hit me hard on this one, I've never put more than a couple hours into 7 and 12 as the only FF games I've ever played. I really really hope I won't be disappointed!

 

[fu3lfr3nzy]

thank you for this D: i ran home early from work and ugh you got my hopes up for nothing! D: i'm from so cal as well and nothiiiiinggg /cry

did yours come UPS or regular mail? if it's ups... maybe still some hope.

Says USPS, so its regular mail :x

Sucks for you man

 

[Vamphuntr]

http://entry.ffxiv.com/na/index.html

Checkout the "fine print" section:

* If you have received a FINAL FANTASY XIV promotional code for registering FINAL FANTASY XIII on the Square Enix Members site, please use it to apply for the beta test.



Yup.

Was this always there. Maybe they only translated the JP page? Do I get to choose for which platform (PS3/PC) I want to play the beta?

 

[Crash Station]

RESERVATION GET! The guy looked at me weird but I don't care. I've been waiting too damn long to let that bother me.

Nomura fans?!!!

HELLOOOOOOOOO?!!!!

Yeah I was gonna include them but I got a little lazy at the end. Guess I'll do them now.

H) Fans of Nomura's games that love the game
I) Fans of Nomura's games that don't like the game
J) Haters of Nomura's games that like the game
K) Haters of Nomura's games that don't like the game
L) Haters of Nomura's games but lovers of his character designs that don't like the game
M) Haters of Nomura in general but people that like belts and zippers that like the first 3 chapters of the game but hate Lightning because her shorts aren't too short.

 

[Teknoman]

Was this always there. Maybe they only translated the JP page? Do I get to choose for which platform (PS3/PC) I want to play the beta?

Nope just appeared recently, and you can only play on one or the other. Campaign code is required to enter for a chance at PS3 closed beta. PC is pretty much a free app, no code required, but it helps if you have a play online ID to link.

 

[DualShadow]

RESERVATION GET! The guy looked at me weird but I don't care. I've been waiting too damn long to let that bother me.



Yeah I was gonna include them but I got a little lazy at the end. Guess I'll do them now.

H) Fans of Nomura's games that love the game
I) Fans of Nomura's games that don't like the game
J) Haters of Nomura's games that like the game
K) Haters of Nomura's games that don't like the game
L) Haters of Nomura's games but lovers of his character designs that don't like the game
M) Haters of Nomura in general but people that like belts and zippers that like the first 3 chapters of the game but hate Lightning because her shorts aren't too short.

:lol

 

[Vamphuntr]

Nope just appeared recently, and you can only play on one or the other. Campaign code is required to enter for a chance at PS3 closed beta. PC is pretty much a free app, no code required, but it helps if you have a play online ID to link.

Oh thanks for the info . I would rather get it for PS3 (which I should get with FF13 according to this logic). So basically it's the same code that come with SE games that gives you point to enter their contests/get prizes.

 

[hitsugi]

Says USPS, so its regular mail :x

Sucks for you man

mine just shipped - UPS. guaranteed fucked now since I work tomorrow D: why mine went UPS and yours went USPS I'll never know..

 

[Y2Kev]

i submit to the public interest this photo

 

[Teknoman]

Oh thanks for the info . I would rather get it for PS3 (which I should get with FF13 according to this logic). So basically it's the same code that come with SE games that gives you point to enter their contests/get prizes.

Yup, just make sure you're using your S-E ID...then again they pretty much make you link your members account with ID so its all one account.

So, register the members code -> wait to receive the campaign code email -> enter code for chance to get into PS3 closed beta (and if you dont get in the first wave, your app will be considered for each following wave of invites).

 

[Crash Station]

http://member.square-enix.com/na/blog/100308_024.jpg

i submit to the public interest this photo

It's already starting. Hot.

 

[Teknoman]

i submit to the public interest this photo

 

[Perfect Blue]

I keep seeing both FFXIII commercials today.

 

[neojubei]

Apparently the S-E members code that comes with the game makes S-E send you the NA/EU version of a XIV campaign code.

IS that in the US version of the game?

 

[DualShadow]

Why couldn't it be midnight already?

HYPE! 3 more hours of work then i can get home and finallllllllllllly play

EDIT: Also great OP!

 

[toastyToast]

Got my copy today, pretty sweet so far. Chapter 1 was a series of straight lines but so was the opening of FFX which I seemed to enjoy. I'm liking the battle system so far but it seems kind of barren without any abilities atm.

Also, what's with Vanille's voice? Her accent changes every time she says something. It's like she has some sort of voice distorter thing going on. Snow isn't as terrible as I'd feared.

 

[Jeels]

Four more hours for me. Still need to write my essay, but I can't get FFXIII out of my head.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

There are two types? i've seen one which is embarrassing. Is the other one not as embarrassing?

Depends on which one you've seen.

Spoiler

The 360 one is the more embarrassing of the two because they don't show any action.

 

[Shadow780]

Yeah I was gonna include them but I got a little lazy at the end. Guess I'll do them now.

H) Fans of Nomura's games that love the game
I) Fans of Nomura's games that don't like the game
J) Haters of Nomura's games that like the game
K) Haters of Nomura's games that don't like the game
L) Haters of Nomura's games but lovers of his character designs that don't like the game
M) Haters of Nomura in general but people that like belts and zippers that like the first 3 chapters of the game but hate Lightning because her shorts aren't too short.

N) Fans of Nomura in general who's playing this game because the OP dub it Metal Gear Fantasy.

 

[Dead Prince]

Also, what's with Vanille's voice? Her accent changes every time she says something. It's like she has some sort of voice distorter thing going on. Snow isn't as terrible as I'd feared.

Did it get a bit country?

 

[Perfect Blue]

There are two types? i've seen one which is embarrassing. Is the other one not as embarrassing?

I kinda like it.

Edit: I live in Canada btw. I don't know why they're showing both commercials here.

 

[Square Triangle]

For those who didn't catch my previous post, would this be the best FF to get into? Like I said earlier I only put a couple hours into 7 and 12. FF7, I got stuck at the first boss with the reactors and couldn't go any further while 12 I just got bored with.

I want to like the series and see what it's all about but I need some guidance too!

 

[Shadow780]

For those who didn't catch my previous post, would this be the best FF to get into? Like I said earlier I only put a couple hours into 7 and 12. FF7, I got stuck at the first boss with the reactors and couldn't go any further while 12 I just got bored with.

I want to like the series and see what it's all about but I need some guidance too!

.....How did get you stuck at the first boss?

 

[Jeels]

For those who didn't catch my previous post, would this be the best FF to get into? Like I said earlier I only put a couple hours into 7 and 12. FF7, I got stuck at the first boss with the reactors and couldn't go any further while 12 I just got bored with.

I want to like the series and see what it's all about but I need some guidance too!

XIII is very different from the both of them, so go ahead and give it a try.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

Is there a link to the ps3 one?

There is no ps3 one, there's a multiplat one and a 360 "jump in" one.

Fake Edit: No wait, both of them were 360 commercials. :lol


Well one of the two 360 commercials focuses solely on the melodrama and shows no action what so ever.

 

[DevelopmentArrested]

Is it just me or ---
I want similar slick as fuck character portraits in EVERY game's menu now..

 

[Caspel]

Well this ff13 launch party better not be lame. So far they had us standing in the rain and now we are forced to stand next to the cellar of sorts as they are 30 min behind schedule it seems.

 

[DualShadow]

.....How did get you stuck at the first boss?

I think the 1st boss can kill u easy if you keep attacking at the wrong time :lol

Spoiler

When its tails raised, i f i remember correctly

 

[Laughing Banana]

Just want to drop in and say "**** you" to Square for region-locking the 360 version, denying Asian 360 owners such as myself from playing FFXIII. Screw Microsoft as well because one of the reasons I bought 360 is the promise of FFXIII... and yet this whole shit reared its ugly head.

God I am so pissed up right now. And don't tell me to buy PS3 instead, I can't afford the money.

 

[Vamphuntr]

Well this ff13 launch party better not be lame. So far they had us standing in the rain and now we are forced to stand next to the cellar of sorts as they are 30 min behind schedule it seems.

Wel maybe you will meet Leona Lewis? Or get some trailer of the game in 3D or something.

 

[Shadow780]

I think the 1st boss can kill u easy if you keep attacking at the wrong time :lol

Spoiler

When its tails raised, i f i remember correctly

but the game tells you not to attack it!:lol

Idk, it was like 10 years ago. I had no patience. I bought it off the PSN not too long ago, I should give it another go.:lol

*holds off ADD joke*

It didn't age well but still great to play on portables on the road, or bathroom.

 

[Square Triangle]

.....How did get you stuck at the first boss?

Idk, it was like 10 years ago. I had no patience. I bought it off the PSN not too long ago, I should give it another go.:lol

 

[TheJollyCorner]

Just want to drop in and say "**** you" to Square for region-locking the 360 version, denying Asian 360 owners such as myself from playing FFXIII. Screw Microsoft as well because one of the reasons I bought 360 is the promise of FFXIII... and yet this whole shit reared its ugly head.

God I am so pissed up right now. And don't tell me to buy PS3 instead, I can't afford the money.

the Laughing Banana ain't laughing now...

 

[Teknoman]

IS that in the US version of the game?

Yes. S-E members = Square Enix's "club nintendo".

http://www.eorzeapedia.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3029&start=40#p93084

 

[ZeoVGM]

I open tomorrow at Best Buy and I'm out at 3 so I'm all over the game when I get home until Lost comes on. Then it's back to FFXIII. What an awesome day.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

Very briefly played up to the first save point. Really love the visual design of the world, the enemies and the characters, which was really my main concern. Can't wait to jump in further.

 

[Vamphuntr]

Just want to drop in and say "**** you" to Square for region-locking the 360 version, denying Asian 360 owners such as myself from playing FFXIII. Screw Microsoft as well because one of the reasons I bought 360 is the promise of FFXIII... and yet this whole shit reared its ugly head.

God I am so pissed up right now. And don't tell me to buy PS3 instead, I can't afford the money.

So basically there is an Asian PS3 version in english but no 360 asian release in english? Seems like there is some exclusivity deal in the east.

 

[Papercuts]

Is it just me or ---
I want similar slick as fuck character portraits in EVERY game's menu now..

Everyone involved in making the UI for this game should basically do the menus for every other game ever.