[img]http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2007/05/final_fantasy_dissidia_scan.jpg[/img] [quote][b]May 9, 2007[/b] - The veil of secrecy has come off of Final Fantasy Dissidia, this week's surprise PSP announcement. While we previously had nothing more than just a name and a teaser website for the game, the latest issue of Jump Magazine has provided first details on the characters and gameplay systems. Dissidia seems like it could be the perfect way to celebrate the Final Fantasy 20th anniversary, as it brings together characters from past entries. Jump offers a look at just two members of the cast. Making an appearance from Final Fantasy I is Warrior of Light. From Final Fantasy IX comes Zidane Tribal. Jump also reveals that Kuja, one of the villains from FFIX, will make an appearance. Square Enix originally described Dissidia as a Progressive Action game. We're still not sure what the progressive part means, but the action part of the equation is pretty clear. The game features close-range combat on a 3D battle field, complete with jumping and special skills. We're expecting more details on Dissidia to emerge from the Square Enix Party this weekend, so be sure and check back with IGNPSP. [b]May 12, 2007[/b] - Final Fantasy Dissidia, the recently announced original PSP crossover fighter featuring characters from the Final Fantasy universe, lead off the pack at the Closed Mega Theater video presentation during day one of the Square Enix Party today. We had our Final Fantasy master train his eyes on the trailer to learn everything he could about this new Final Fantasy game, but before our full report, we thought we'd share something that even the casual FFers in the audience were able to pick up on. The original announcement of Dissidia included confirmation that Warrior of Light from the original Final Fantasy and Zidane Tribal from FFIX would appear as playable characters. It was also revealed that Kuja, a villain from FFIX would make an appearance, although playable or not playable was not confirmed. Thanks to the trailer, we have a hint about a fourth character. The closing shot of the trailer had a familiar CG scene of a familiar Final Fantasy villain wielding a lengthy sword against a fiery background. That's right, it's Sephiroth! The deliberate drama that surrounded his appearance in the trailer suggests that the FFVII villain will be playable, although we'll of course have to wait for official confirmation to be sure. Turn back here to IGN shortly for more details on all things Final Fantasy from the Square Enix Party. [b]May 12, 2007 [/b] - If you heard the rumors, or caught the Japanese magazine scans, this might sound familiar. You may have doubted what you saw, but I assure you, the stories are real. There is a Final Fantasy All-Stars game on its way, and it's headed to PSP. Today at the Final Fantasy Anniversary party in Makuhari Japan, Square screened a brief but satisfying trailer in its Closed Mega Theatre. The video streamed in a small psp-scale-box on the screen, similar to how the Crisis Core trailer was done. The first scene opens with a pre-rendered CG shot of a brown and barren rocky terrain. The screen flashes white, and dissolves to a close-up of Cecil Harvey's face, the hero from Final Fantasy IV. A few moments later we see him fight in what looks to be gameplay footage. The battle itself feels very Kingdom Hearts. In fact, if I would have walked into the theatre at this exact moment and saw the footage at a glance, I would have assumed I was looking at a PSP version of Kingdom Hearts. After several exciting exchanges between Cecil and his infamous enemy Kain Highwind, Zidane of Final Fantasy IX fame pops-up on screen. He's got a new PSP look, illustrated in hip Nomura-esque stylings, fighting for his life in a fast and vicious battle. His combos remind me of the maneuvers Sora pulls off mid-air in Kingdom Hearts II. When the action clears, we get a glance at Kuja, Zidane's nemesis from FF IX. The arenas they're fighting in are pretty non-descript between the flurry of the action, but according the press release, "the game takes players to unforgettable Final Fantasy locations." When the CG returns to the trailer, we see a spring of fire gush out of the ground, only to reveal Sephiroth, the silver-haired baddie from Final Fantasy VII. First his silhouette appears, then that famous close-up of his face. Cecil appears to witness all of this from another vantage point. He unleashes a frosty magic spell and points his sword out in front of him, preparing for the battle at hand. But of course we don't get to see what happens next. The logo appears to punctuate everything we just saw, and then that's it. The anticipation begins. There's no word on a release date in Japan, or word of any plans to release this game in the U.S. But don't worry too much. There's a good chance this will make it's way out here. There's a rabid Final Fantasy fan base all over the world that's way too big to ignore. As soon as we hear anything about the U.S. plans we'll let you know. Till then, you can start working your way through the Final Fantasy library and re-introduce yourself to all the main characters. That should keep you busy until this game makes its way to the west. Have fun." [b]-- IGN[/b][/quote] >> [url=http://www.square-enix.co.jp/dissidia/]http://www.square-enix.co.jp/dissidia/[/url] NEW SCAN >>> [url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/SuperEclipse/13480594942007050914343au3.jpg[/url]

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