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Final Fantasy XIII confirmed for 2008 January 29, 2007

Posted by Bob in Famitsu Gaming, Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy XIII, Nomura, Playstation 3, Sony.
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In a recent interview, Nomura confirmed to the Famitsu gaming magazine that Final Fantasy XIII won’t be coming out in 2007, and that the new release date is set for 2008. The most simple explanation is that they still have some other projects to finish before being able to fully focus on Final Fantasy XIII.

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The 10 most highly anticpated Wii games of 2007. January 17, 2007

Posted by Bob in Final Fantasy, Metroid Prime 3, Next-gen, Nintendo, SSX Blur, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Smash Bros, WarioWare, Wii.
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Here are the ten most anticipated games for the Nintendo Wii for 2007.

10. Project H.A.M.M.E.R. – Not too much is known about this game from Nintendo. We do know that you will use the Wiimote to smash things in a completely destructible environment. Any game that involves destruction and Nintendo polish at least deserves a look.

9. Sonic and the Secret Rings – The trailers have looked pretty good. This game would easily be number 2 or 3 on any list 5 years ago. SEGA could really add some value back into a dying Sonic franchise with a good showing in this game.

8. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers – SquareEnix revived a relationship with Nintendo after the release of the first Crystal Chronicles game back on the GameCube. The original game featured a solid combat system and a great multi-player mode that was hampered by the requirement of four GameBoy Advance systems. This game definitely carries a lot of potential, especially if SquareEnix creates a multi-player mode that doesn’t require $300 worth of additional hardware.

7. Wii Play – This game could turn into Wii Sports x 2. Imagine the same great game play of Wii Sports along with more games and depth. This might be the multi-player game of the year.

6. SSX Blur – EA Big is bringing an exclusive SSX game to the Wii this spring. This game’s biggest feature might be the unique controls. The nunchuck controls the racer on the ground and the Wiimote controls the racer in air. If only Nintendo could create another attachment to control my excitement for this game.

5. Animal Crossing Wii – We know that it is in development, but we don’t know anything about it. The game is heavily rumored to redefine the series by using Miis instead of the trademark animals. Expect online multi-player when this game is released most likely by the end of the year.

4. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption – This game might deliver the first great FPS experience on the Wii even though it technically is not a FPS. Many people worry that Nintendo will ruin the franchise with the new control system. Those people also worried about the franchise moving to 3D.

3. WarioWare: Smooth Moves – If you need a game that will show off the “fun-factor” of your new Nintendo Wii, this is your game. It almost seems like Nintendo had this game in mind when they designed the system. Tons of crazy mini-games use the unique controller better than any other game on the system so far.

2. Super Mario Galaxy – Will people finally look at this game as a true successor to Super Mario 64? I doubt it. The game will still be one of the best selling titles on the system this upcoming year. Mario and the Wiimote are a perfect match. This game might just redefine Mario as we know him.

1. Super Smash Bros. Brawl – It has been about 5 years since Super Smash Bros. Melee was released on the GameCube. Nearly every GameCube owner I know still plays that game semi-regularly. Every couple of years, a game comes along that defines a generation and Brawl could be that game. The game is already looking like it will contain more characters and arenas than ever before. If Nintendo can get some on-line play in the game, we might see the best console fighter of all time.