Gaming News - October 2006
Los Angeles, CA (October 31, 2006) - Square Enix announced today that
Final Fantasy XII is available in retail outlets nationwide.
From Square Enix:
“Final Fantasy XII is the most accessible RPG yet, allowing casual and
hardcore gamers to truly customize the complexity of the game to their playing
style,” said Daishiro Okada, President and COO, Square Enix, Inc. “We’re also
very pleased to be able to provide several exclusives for the North American
release including true 16:9 functionality, additional voiced CG sequences and a
truly special Collector’s Edition. The Collector’s Edition comes with completely
unique packaging, in-depth interviews with the development staff, special
trailers, a history of the Final Fantasy series and several other features. We
are extremely proud of both versions of Final Fantasy XII and hope gamers will
enjoy our efforts.”
With more than 2 million copies in the first shipment in Japan, the twelfth
installment in the most celebrated RPG franchise looks to continue its runaway
success on the other side of the Pacific. For the first time in its history,
Final Fantasy delivers an entirely new breed of RPG that seamlessly integrates
exploration and combat. Overflowing with gorgeous, sweeping landscapes and
breathtaking adventure, Final Fantasy XII is a gaming experience that captivates
gamers with its immersive environment, riveting pace and gripping storytelling,
made possible only by the creators of the Final Fantasy franchise.
Final Fantasy XII brings innovative, never-before-seen additions to the
franchise. The all-new “Gambit” system allows players to fully customize the A.I.
of each party member and dictate the flow of their actions. With this powerful
system, players can “program” party members to act effectively and intelligently
in any situation. Additionally, the new “License Board” feature creates fully
customizable characters that evolve and grow to the player’s specifications.
Players are now able to dictate their development, raising multi-dimensional
characters derived from the gamer’s play style. These features, coupled with an
intriguing storyline full of twists, turns and political intrigue, combine to
form this year’s most exciting and refined RPG experience that will touch the
hearts of gamers everywhere.
STORY
Two years after the fall of Dalmasca, the once proud kingdom struggles under the
rule of its oppressors. Subjugated by the mighty Archadian Empire and bereft of
its royal family, the kingdom clings tenuously to life. Dalmasca’s future has
been enslaved.
To Vaan, a young man living on the streets of Rabanastre, the Empire is a hated
foe that took the life of his brother. When Vaan meets Princess Ashe, the sole
surviving heir to the Dalmascan throne, the two embark on an incredible journey
through Ivalice, tracing the mysteries behind the Archadian Empire's invasion.
As they travel, they encounter others opposed to the Empire. Together, the
choices they make will determine the very fate of the world.
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