While purchasing the Japanese PS3 theme may get you special DLC in December, the international theme by Charice has the benefit of being released months in advance! New World, which is the Xbox 360 and international PS3 theme for Final Fantasy XIII-2, was released as a single on iTunes last week and now it’s made it’s way online for us to preview.
The single is a part of Charice’s new album entitled Infinity which will be released on October 5th. To listen to the song, download it off iTunes or listen to it in the video below.
Charice – New World | iTunes Japan
Square Enix has now formally unveiled the finalized Final Fantasy Type-0′s collector’s edition which became available for pre-order through their Japanese e-store a few months ago.
As you can see, it all comes bundled together in a very nice, clear, red packaging. What is included is; the game’s soundtrack, a postcard book, and a bonus DVD, along with the actual game of course.
Naturally, along with this, the game’s cover has also been revealed, and, going along with Final Fantasy tradition, the cover consists of the original Yoshitaka Amano artwork along with the game’s logo on a plain white background. It may not be flashy or new, but it does make a nice statement.
The game itself retails for around 7,700 yen, while the collector’s edition will run you 12,760 yen.
Thanks to forum member Ffamran mied Bunansa for pointing this out.
Source: 4Gamer.net, Square Enix e-store
The Square Enix music blog has updated with a rather lengthy post from Keiji Kawamori detailing how music is made for Final Fantasy XIII-2′s soundtrack. As a bonus, he also included a finished track from the game for us to listen to now. Currently it’s untitled but it can be downloaded from the link below or listened to in the Youtube video.
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Untitled Preview Track (Right click, Save-as).
Source: Square Enix Music Blog
Square Enix has launched the Final Fantasy Type-0 soundtrack website today with new details on it. The soundtrack was previously announced with the collectors edition of Type-0 but today it has been announced as a separate release. The site says a first print limited edition version will be released on October 12th and will include special packaging and a bonus DVD with trailers priced at ¥3,800. The standard edition will launch on the same date and cost ¥3,300.
Final Fantasy Type-0 Official Soundtrack Site
Square Enix has revealed the collectors edition of Final Fantasy Type-0 on their e-STORE priced at 12,760 yen ($161). The collectors edition includes special packaging, the games soundtrack, a post card book and a bonus DVD. No details are given about the DVDs contents but it’s probably the usual fare of music videos, trailers and the like.
Square Enix e-STORE – Final Fantasy Type-0 Collectors Edition
Square Enix will be holding their 2011 “Square Enix Odaiba Expo” from July 16th until August 31st (in Odaiba, Tokyo naturally). This event will be the first which allows Japanese gamers to finally play Type-0. People visiting the event will be able to buy a mini Final Fantasy Type-0 soundtrack consisting of 5 tracks from the game. The soundtrack will be available for ¥500 and if that isn’t enough, you’ll be able to buy three Type-0 themed clear files for ¥380 each if you feel the need. See the soundtracks cover below.
Final Fantasy XIII-2 has made a surprise appearance at Paris’ Japan Expo taking place this week. Although it was only a minor appearance, a new track from Final Fantasy XIII-2′s OST was revealed on stage with footage of the game played aside it. Watch the presentation below.
Final Fantasy XIII Japanese Commercial 1 HD
Final Final Fantasy XIII Trailer (Translated)Final Final Fantasy XIII Japanese TrailerFinal Fantasy XIII Release Date Announcement Video
Japan: December 17th 2009
NA: March 9th 2010
Europe: March 9th 2010 Japan: December 15th 2011 NA: January 31st 2012 Europe: February 3rd 2012 Japan: TBA NA: TBA Europe: TBA Japan: October 13th 2011 NA: TBA Europe: TBA
