FFCC: The Crystal Bearers is a bit different than some other the other mainstream entries in the Final Fantasy series, but that doesn’t mean that the game can’t stand up to the quality of previous titles. A preview scan of the latest Nintendo Power is currently live on the magazine’s official website. Here’s the encouraging news, though. According to Nintendo Power, The Crystal Bearers is “one of the most exciting Final Fantasy games in ages.”
“The development cycle for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers has been an unusual one. When Square Enix unveiled the game more than three years ago at E3 2006, it looked impressive, sure, with all indications pointing to a typical multiplayer Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles game, albeit now on the Wii system. But little information about the game followed; other Crystal Chronicles titles came and went, but news about The Crystal Bearers was nil. At one point the game was rumored to be canceled. But earlier this year the developers proved that that was not the case. The Crystal Bearers re-emerged, and it was unlike any Final Fantasy we’d seen before. The game sported a new look, a new single-player focus, a new hero, a new emphasis on stylish motion-controlled action, even a dynamic new logo. Nintendo Power recently had a chance to delve even deeper into the world of The Crystal Bearers, and after spending a few hours there, we have no qualms declaring that this is one of the most exciting Final Fantasy games in ages.”
Thanks to KaY for the news tip!
– Take control of young Na’vi hunter
– Stealth can play a big role in the game for some players
– Wii MotionPlus support
– Not required to have the accessory to play the game
– Play through different parts depending on whether or not MotionPlus is plugged in
– Group of blue sparkles are experience points, can be used for weapon upgrades
– Attack odd spiraled flowers for health
– Friends can join in and play
– Releasing this fall
Media Create has published the latest hardware sales figures from Japan. The results are below.
DSi – 96,986
PSP – 24,053
Wii – 20,807
DS Lite – 9,932
PS3 – 8,865
PS2 – 3,352
Xbox 360 – 2,899
For comparison’s sake, here are the numbers from the week of July 6th (last week).
DSi – 118,202
PSP – 26,527
Wii – 22,141
DS Lite – 10,161
PS3 – 9,864
Xbox 360 – 3,561
PS2 – 3,508
Can you talk about the story of Rabbids Go Home and its origins? Do the two Rabbids in the game have names?
For obscure and evidently irrational reasons, the Rabbids have chosen a ridiculous objective. Luckily, they’ve got an infallible plan…equally absurd, of course. Is a ridiculous plan the best way to attain a ridiculous objective ? I doubt that the Rabbids doubt it or even know what doubt is!
The fact is, something has changed. After three invasions and a lot of intense partying, the Rabbids are ready to go home, and that shiny, round thingy in the night sky has captured their imagination like Moses before the Promised Land…OK, more like a kid in front of a toy store window! To the Moon or Bust!
“I’m a really big fan of that series [Viewtiful Joe]. I think that series is a result of the work [Hideki] Kamiya did on it. If we get to work with him in the future, we would love to make another one. Nothing planned now.” – Jun Takeuchi of Capcom
Mr. Takeuchi also said that Viewtiful Joe 3 should not be expected anytime soon and that it may never happen at all.
Rumors regarding a Wii version of Brutal Legend has been ongoing for a few months. The rumors actually appeared to be turning true after sources told Variety that it was the real deal. As it turned out, however, Destructoid claimed most recently that the game had been canceled. Double Fine Productions head Tim Schafer was asked about all of the Brutal Legend Wii speculation at Comic-Con, but has pretty much put an end to any possibility that there is an alternate version for Nintendo’s console.
“You should not believe everything you read. There’s just a PS3 version and Xbox 360 version. That’s all that exists.”
“We’re not locked into any one platform. We would certainly consider releasing both The Maw and Splosion Man for other platforms if we found the right arrangement.” – Twisted Pixel’s CTO and co-founder Frank Wilson
Splosion Man could be a very good fit for Wii. Thus far, the game has received some positive reviews and it’s a pretty enjoyable game. I’d have no objections if the game were to come out for the Wii in some form, whether it would be through a retail or digital release.
– Third-person 3D action game
– Battle giant monsters
– “Ultraman” not in the title because the game focuses on humans vs. beasts
– Players can battle with a group of three
– 500 weapons, nine categories
– 500 defensive items
– Seven planet stages
– Over 40 beasts
– More than 300 missions
– Releasing this winter
VC
Kirby’s Dream Land 3 (900 Points).
Detana Twin Bee (700 Points)
WiiWare
Colorz (700 Points)
Heracles Chariot Racing (800 Points)
DSiWare
A Little Bit Of Brain Training: Sudoku (500 Points)
