Square Enix favours PS3's high-end performance!!!

The PS3's top-spec performance has earned it the love of Square Enix developer, Tetsuya Nomura, who gave Sony's shiny box some serious props in a recent interview with Dengeki Playstation Magazine.

The enthusiastic level designer gushed: "It's not just about how pretty the graphics are but more of how much limited [we think he means unlimited] amount of movement we can put in one go and how big our imagination and ideas are."

Dodgy translations courtesy of qj.net.

He goes on to enthuse (clearly, this time): "The PS3 is the machine that is closest to being able to express our imagination."

He later reveals how Square Enix is aiming to give the Final Fantasy series a change of gameplay with the thirteenth game in the long-running RPG series. "The action elements will be high in the game but instead of defeating the enemies from an audience's view, I want to give people the taste of actually being part of that world. The assignment here is whether we can build an FF with the suspense and thrill of Third-Person-Shooting or not. In that sense, the game will be a slightly different type of FF."

Exciting stuff for PS3 and FF fans.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=166668

Kingdom Hearts just better be good.

So? The only opinions that count of this board are the PS3 haters. Where do you go off and praising the PS3? You go to the playstation forum if you want to do that!IbukiNinja

huh?

So? The only opinions that count of this board are the PS3 haters. Where do you go off and praising the PS3? You go to the playstation forum if you want to do that!IbukiNinja

Agreed.

Another dev that says the ps3 is more powerful, another dev that the Sony-haters label as a Sony fanboy.

Hey, if they want to spent millions of dollars developing games for a system with a small installed user base that probably won't warrant them much of a return on their investment thats their sauce.Vandalvideo

its small now because it hasn't been on the market that long, think think

and the guy who invented Final Fantasy favors the 360. So that argument is void.akuma303x

Hey but square is biased to Sony.

Square sucks

or

Square is stoopid and doesn't want money.

That's what you will get or some way to turn it around.

[QUOTE="akuma303x"]and the guy who invented Final Fantasy favors the 360. So that argument is void.Tnasty11

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Hey, if they want to spent millions of dollars developing games for a system with a small installed user base that probably won't warrant them much of a return on their investment thats their sauce.Klash47

its small now because it hasn't been on the market that long, think think

Hey but square is biased to Sony.

Square sucks

or

Square is stoopid and doesn't want money.

That's what you will get or some way to turn it around.

tegovoltio

On topic: good to hear that

Hey, if they want to spent millions of dollars developing games for a system with a small installed user base that probably won't warrant them much of a return on their investment thats their sauce.Vandalvideo

You do realize that a console needs games before it will sell? The guy knows that FFXIII will sell a hell of a lot of ps3's. That game is the #1 game expected to increase the ps3 install base considerably, and i'm sure he's taking that into account.

Not to mention, by the time the game comes out, Sony will have already had MGS4, GT5, and to a lesser extent R&C5 to increase the install base considerably, along with all the new IPs on the way.

I'm sure SE is not really worried about the ps3's install base right now, as they know more about how the market works than any of us, and they know that the ps3 has very games out right now, and almost none of them are Killer Apps, therefore people are holding off on buying the console. Why buy a console that doesn't have games?

[QUOTE="Klash47"]

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Hey, if they want to spent millions of dollars developing games for a system with a small installed user base that probably won't warrant them much of a return on their investment thats their sauce.Vandalvideo

its small now because it hasn't been on the market that long, think think

You do realize that a console needs games before it will sell? The guy knows that FFXIII will sell a hell of a lot of ps3's. That game is the #1 game expected to increase the ps3 install base considerably, and i'm sure he's taking that into account.Not to mention, by the time the game comes out, Sony will have already had MGS4, GT5, and to a lesser extent R&C5 to increase the install base considerably, along with all the new IPs on the way. I'm sure SE is not really worried about the ps3's install base right now, as they know more about how the market works than any of us, and they know that the ps3 has very games out right now, and almost none of them are Killer Apps, therefore people are holding off on buying the console. Why buy a console that doesn't have games?makingmusic476

[QUOTE="Klash47"]

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Hey, if they want to spent millions of dollars developing games for a system with a small installed user base that probably won't warrant them much of a return on their investment thats their sauce.Vandalvideo

its small now because it hasn't been on the market that long, think think

not magically but gradually, let me ask you something, do you think that if all these companies knew that the ps3 would fail they would still invest millions in developing games for it. so there all wrong and your right? is that what your trying to tell us? go away little boy your halofriends are waiting for you online

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="Klash47"]

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Hey, if they want to spent millions of dollars developing games for a system with a small installed user base that probably won't warrant them much of a return on their investment thats their sauce.Tnasty11

its small now because it hasn't been on the market that long, think think

Of course not! It will remain at 3 million and no one will buy it after January 2008. You have to understand that the PS3 is not a successful console. Only a fanboy could like a $600 system.

so you saying the installment base of the ps3 won't grow at allTnasty11

not magically but gradually, let me ask you something, do you think that if all these companies knew that the ps3 would fail they would still invest millions in developing games for it. so there all wrong and your right? is that what your trying to tell us? go away little boy your halofriends are waiting for you onlineKlash47

[QUOTE="Tnasty11"] so you saying the installment base of the ps3 won't grow at allVandalvideo

[QUOTE="Tnasty11"] so you saying the installment base of the ps3 won't grow at allVandalvideo

Who believes a game has a 100% attachment rate? Looks like you creating your misconceptions?

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="Tnasty11"] so you saying the installment base of the ps3 won't grow at allIbukiNinja

Who believes a game has a 100% attachment rate? Looks like you creating your misconceptions?

[QUOTE="IbukiNinja"]

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="Tnasty11"] so you saying the installment base of the ps3 won't grow at allVandalvideo

Who believes a game has a 100% attachment rate? Looks like you creating your misconceptions?

Understood. I expect Final Fantasy sale just as many as the other previous FF. Regardless of the PS3 install base. Remember it's the games that sells the system.

[QUOTE="makingmusic476"]You do realize that a console needs games before it will sell? The guy knows that FFXIII will sell a hell of a lot of ps3's. That game is the #1 game expected to increase the ps3 install base considerably, and i'm sure he's taking that into account.Not to mention, by the time the game comes out, Sony will have already had MGS4, GT5, and to a lesser extent R&C5 to increase the install base considerably, along with all the new IPs on the way. I'm sure SE is not really worried about the ps3's install base right now, as they know more about how the market works than any of us, and they know that the ps3 has very games out right now, and almost none of them are Killer Apps, therefore people are holding off on buying the console. Why buy a console that doesn't have games?Vandalvideo

And yet you dismissed every other game besides FF thati mentioned?

It doesn't matter how many ps2s sold, or what the attachment rate was. Most ps2 owners were casuals who have probably never played a FF game in their lives. FF has a very large fanbase. Every iteration of the series since FFVII has sold at least 5 mil., some of them getting up to 8-9 mil., and the series has gained quite a following. I know many people who have said they won't buy a ps3 until FFXIII comes out or unless FFXIII stays exclusive.

The same goes with MGS4, except the MGS series averages 4-6 mil. salesper iteration.

[QUOTE="IbukiNinja"]

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="Tnasty11"] so you saying the installment base of the ps3 won't grow at allVandalvideo

Who believes a game has a 100% attachment rate? Looks like you creating your misconceptions?

Agreed that there isn't that much attach rate and it did happen to XII but..

The hype for FF XIII is way bigger and with the installed base of PS3 owners needing games FF XIII is sure to sell more than XII, just like the case of X after IX.

Understood. I expect Final Fantasy sale just as many as the other previous FF. Regardless of the PS3 install base. Remember it's the games that sells the system.IbukiNinja

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="makingmusic476"]You do realize that a console needs games before it will sell? The guy knows that FFXIII will sell a hell of a lot of ps3's. That game is the #1 game expected to increase the ps3 install base considerably, and i'm sure he's taking that into account.Not to mention, by the time the game comes out, Sony will have already had MGS4, GT5, and to a lesser extent R&C5 to increase the install base considerably, along with all the new IPs on the way. I'm sure SE is not really worried about the ps3's install base right now, as they know more about how the market works than any of us, and they know that the ps3 has very games out right now, and almost none of them are Killer Apps, therefore people are holding off on buying the console. Why buy a console that doesn't have games?makingmusic476

And yet you dismissed every other game besides FF thati mentioned?

It doesn't matter how many ps2s sold, or what the attachment rate was. Most ps2 owners were casuals who have probably never played a FF game in their lives. FF has a very large fanbase. Every iteration of the series since FFVII has sold at least 5 mil., some of them getting up to 8-9 mil., and the series has gained quite a following. I know many people who have said they won't buy a ps3 until FFXIII comes out or unless FFXIII stays exclusive.

The same goes with MGS4, except the MGS series averages 4-6 mil. salesper iteration.

And yet you dismissed every other game besides FF thati mentioned?

It doesn't matter how many ps2s sold, or what the attachment rate was. Most ps2 owners were casuals who have probably never played a FF game in their lives. FF has a very large fanbase. Every iteration of the series since FFVII has sold at least 5 mil., some of them getting up to 8-9 mil., and the series has gained quite a following. I know many people who have said they won't buy a ps3 until FFXIII comes out or unless FFXIII stays exclusive.

The same goes with MGS4, except the MGS series averages 4-6 mil. salesper iteration.

makingmusic476

THat's actually not true. None of the ff's after 7 sold over 5 million copies.

[QUOTE="makingmusic476"]

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="makingmusic476"]You do realize that a console needs games before it will sell? The guy knows that FFXIII will sell a hell of a lot of ps3's. That game is the #1 game expected to increase the ps3 install base considerably, and i'm sure he's taking that into account.Not to mention, by the time the game comes out, Sony will have already had MGS4, GT5, and to a lesser extent R&C5 to increase the install base considerably, along with all the new IPs on the way. I'm sure SE is not really worried about the ps3's install base right now, as they know more about how the market works than any of us, and they know that the ps3 has very games out right now, and almost none of them are Killer Apps, therefore people are holding off on buying the console. Why buy a console that doesn't have games?Vandalvideo

And yet you dismissed every other game besides FF thati mentioned?

It doesn't matter how many ps2s sold, or what the attachment rate was. Most ps2 owners were casuals who have probably never played a FF game in their lives. FF has a very large fanbase. Every iteration of the series since FFVII has sold at least 5 mil., some of them getting up to 8-9 mil., and the series has gained quite a following. I know many people who have said they won't buy a ps3 until FFXIII comes out or unless FFXIII stays exclusive.

The same goes with MGS4, except the MGS series averages 4-6 mil. salesper iteration.

[QUOTE="IbukiNinja"]Understood. I expect Final Fantasy sale just as many as the other previous FF. Regardless of the PS3 install base. Remember it's the games that sells the system.Vandalvideo

just curious how much did ff7 sell?

[QUOTE="makingmusic476"]

And yet you dismissed every other game besides FF thati mentioned?

It doesn't matter how many ps2s sold, or what the attachment rate was. Most ps2 owners were casuals who have probably never played a FF game in their lives. FF has a very large fanbase. Every iteration of the series since FFVII has sold at least 5 mil., some of them getting up to 8-9 mil., and the series has gained quite a following. I know many people who have said they won't buy a ps3 until FFXIII comes out or unless FFXIII stays exclusive.

The same goes with MGS4, except the MGS series averages 4-6 mil. salesper iteration.

Illumination77

THat's actually not true. None of the ff's after 7 sold over 5 million copies.

you wrong FF 10 and FF X-2

[QUOTE="makingmusic476"]

And yet you dismissed every other game besides FF thati mentioned?

It doesn't matter how many ps2s sold, or what the attachment rate was. Most ps2 owners were casuals who have probably never played a FF game in their lives. FF has a very large fanbase. Every iteration of the series since FFVII has sold at least 5 mil., some of them getting up to 8-9 mil., and the series has gained quite a following. I know many people who have said they won't buy a ps3 until FFXIII comes out or unless FFXIII stays exclusive.

The same goes with MGS4, except the MGS series averages 4-6 mil. salesper iteration.

Illumination77

THat's actually not true. None of the ff's after 7 sold over 5 million copies.

You may want to look up FFX again. I'm trying to help you out on how to state facts.

[QUOTE="makingmusic476"]

And yet you dismissed every other game besides FF thati mentioned?

It doesn't matter how many ps2s sold, or what the attachment rate was. Most ps2 owners were casuals who have probably never played a FF game in their lives. FF has a very large fanbase. Every iteration of the series since FFVII has sold at least 5 mil., some of them getting up to 8-9 mil., and the series has gained quite a following. I know many people who have said they won't buy a ps3 until FFXIII comes out or unless FFXIII stays exclusive.

The same goes with MGS4, except the MGS series averages 4-6 mil. salesper iteration.

Illumination77

THat's actually not true. None of the ff's after 7 sold over 5 million copies.

Well, according to VGChartz (if you trust them), every FF since FFVII has sold over 5 mil., with the exception of FFXII, which stopped just short at 4.94 mil. That number hasn't been updated in a long while, so i assumed it had passed the 5 mil. mark by now.

Edited: And strangely, FFXI is not on that list, but i wouldn't even count that, being an MMO and all.

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="IbukiNinja"]Understood. I expect Final Fantasy sale just as many as the other previous FF. Regardless of the PS3 install base. Remember it's the games that sells the system.AsadMahdi59

just curious how much did ff7 sell?

over 10 million

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="IbukiNinja"]Understood. I expect Final Fantasy sale just as many as the other previous FF. Regardless of the PS3 install base. Remember it's the games that sells the system.AsadMahdi59

just curious how much did ff7 sell?

honestly im usually a sony fan, but sony does own 51% square shares.dxmcat

honestly im usually a sony fan, but sony does own 51% square shares.dxmcat

If Sony owend 51% of SE, you'd never see any game on a non-Sony platform. They'd have complete control over the company.

[QUOTE="dxmcat"]honestly im usually a sony fan, but sony does own 51% square shares.makingmusic476

If Sony owend 51% of SE, you'd never see any game on a non-Sony platform. They'd have complete control over the company.

FF will sell in Japan like Halo in the States. I don't see any point in to question the PS3 install base over a game like FF. Top 5 franchises of gaming history. I wouldn't be worry about Square-ebix not making a profit off a FF game.IbukiNinja

[QUOTE="IbukiNinja"]FF will sell in Japan like Halo in the States. I don't see any point in to question the PS3 install base over a game like FF. Top 5 franchises of gaming history. I wouldn't be worry about Square-ebix not making a profit off a FF game.Vandalvideo

Also, by the time FF is even close to being completed, the ps3's install base will have increased drastically, due to regular sales, the holiday season, and the release of major titles like i listed above.

[QUOTE="IbukiNinja"]FF will sell in Japan like Halo in the States. I don't see any point in to question the PS3 install base over a game like FF. Top 5 franchises of gaming history. I wouldn't be worry about Square-ebix not making a profit off a FF game.Vandalvideo

Earth to this poster the game is to be release in 2008 not tomorrow.

Hey, if they want to spent millions of dollars developing games for a system with a small installed user base that probably won't warrant them much of a return on their investment thats their sauce.Vandalvideo

You seem to forget that PS2 didn't have much of a userbase when FFX started development

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="IbukiNinja"]FF will sell in Japan like Halo in the States. I don't see any point in to question the PS3 install base over a game like FF. Top 5 franchises of gaming history. I wouldn't be worry about Square-ebix not making a profit off a FF game.IbukiNinja

Earth to this poster the game is to be release in 2008 not tomorrow.

[QUOTE="IbukiNinja"]

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="IbukiNinja"]FF will sell in Japan like Halo in the States. I don't see any point in to question the PS3 install base over a game like FF. Top 5 franchises of gaming history. I wouldn't be worry about Square-ebix not making a profit off a FF game.Vandalvideo

Earth to this poster the game is to be release in 2008 not tomorrow.

dont bother. There is no set date for it.