Square Enix talks next-gen Final Fantasy, new MMO

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Japanese publisher Square Enix has confirmed that among the projects it is developing for next-generation consoles are a new Final Fantasy game from the team behind Final Fantasy X, and a new massively multiplayer game from the FFXI team.

Speaking in separate interviews in Japanese magaines, FFXI producer Hiromichi Tanaka and Final Fantasy X director Yoshinori Kitase both confirmed that they're working on projects for next-generation platforms. Kitase, who's currently overseeing the development of PS2 action title Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus, declined to give any further detail about the PS3 Final Fantasy title mentioned by Square Enix president Yoichi Wada in Los Angeles last month, but did hint at which staff might be involved.

News source: GamesIndustry.biz

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#1 SlammedGST on 09 Jun 2005 - 17:28

excellent... i need a new FF ...

(4 replies) #2 King Rilian on 09 Jun 2005 - 19:11

Oh great -- the team behind FFX, one of my least favorite FFs. With Kitase in charge of story and directing, FFs won't be as great as they were when Sakaguchi was in charge. Kitase's stuff seems more flashy and appealing, but much less deep and timeless, like Sakaguchi's stuff. I can always go back and play greats like FF4, FF6, FF7, and FF8, but I've only gone back to play FFX once.

#2.1 Joshie on 09 Jun 2005 - 19:28

Wowww, somebody praising FF8 right next to FF6? That's rare. I like you. You know, as more than a friend.

I try not to complain too much about FFs anymore. The best approach is to treat each new game like an individual. In the end, Square-Enix is just exploiting the FF name, and as annoying as it can be, I can't hold that against the real-people employees putting out the creative energy. Might as well see what they have to offer.

On the other hand, my eyes almost rolled out of my head at the news of a new MMORPG from the exact same team. I have very little faith in S-E's ability to produce online games. FFXI was shallow and limiting, and had possibly the worst pricing structure in the history of MMORPGs. Any game that costs that much monthly should NOT have such a high shelf price on top of it, and should offer a whole lot more gaming freedom to boot.

And for some reason, I get the feeling any new venture won't be the least bit more affordable.

God I hope Guild Wars proves successful.

#2.2 King Rilian on 09 Jun 2005 - 19:33

Yeah, I've heard that about FFXI. However, for me, if I have to pay for a game, and then keep paying for it (monthly), you can count me out of it (unless it was only a dollar or two a month, and maybe not even then).

#2.3 Amnesia on 10 Jun 2005 - 00:42

FFVIII is the greatest game of all time.

#2.4 perochan on 10 Jun 2005 - 06:40

SE needs money to maintaint servers in great shape and need us to do that, monthly payment is not an issue at all. if you are willing to buy the game, expect to pay monthly.

#3 Maajid on 09 Jun 2005 - 20:52

I likes.

(1 reply) #4 Dirtie on 10 Jun 2005 - 00:22

Poor Nintendo are looking left out again

Even though Squeenix have already been mentioned as thrid-party developers (I'm not sure if that is for the Rev or not).

#4.1 Dale on 10 Jun 2005 - 03:51

final fantasy crystal cronicles was announced for the revolution.

#5 SojIrOu on 10 Jun 2005 - 09:05

whatever happened to good FF RPGs?

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