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Final Fantasy versus XIII, no relation to the original Final Fantasy XIII, is said to be still “exclusive to the Playstation 3”. Well we heard that before when Square-Enix said FFXIII was “exclusive”. Who knows what is going on with the minds of Square-Enix, but don’t be surprise if this game does eventually become a “multi-platform” like Final Fantasy XIII did. We just have to wait till the closer the game is being complete.

To those what is “Final Fantasy versus XIII”, it is a different game that is not a sequal to FFXIII, has it’s own independent story and characters, plus it is more of an action game than a typical RPG. The creators and workers from both “Kingdom Hearts” and “Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children” are working together on this special project.

Square-Enix has been telling their audience for months and whatnot that “Final Fantasy XIII” is an exclusive to the Playstation 3. Well, looks like someone had a change at heart because at the E3 showing (happening this week) Square-Enix announced that “Final Fantasy XIII” will also appear on Microsoft’s Xbox360 console. So the question is now, how many discs? How will the graphics differ? Download-able extra content for the game? Which is better, Xbox’s Achievements or PS3’s Trophies? Will Trophies be enabled on the game for Sony? So many questions and yet we still have awhile till the game is released sometime next year. Good grief.

Below is the newest trailer shown at this year’s E3. Not as much to show if you have seen the past trailers and screenshots. My opinion, but come on we need to see some gameplay Square-Enix!

Quick note for those who haven’t notice, Firefox 3.0 just came out so go get it! The browser update is said to be faster and better than Apple’s updated Safari 3.0. Hmmmm, I do work on an Apple, I have Safari 3.0......

but I hardly use it, since I have Firefox.

K, thnx, bai!

Summer is here. That means good stuff is going on right? I’ve got some freelance work going on, creating an identity for an interior designer back in Grand Rapids where I used to live and I will be helping my cousin (who goes to Ohio State University) with the ”Block O” face lift. So there are some work to come in and finally see some more personal work up on the site. Well can’t be helped when you are working salary with another design company and some cool games that are coming out.

Dragonball Z: Burst Limit has some good sparks and been playing that when I get a chance. Oh and don’t forget about Metal Gear Solid 4. Just the name is good enough to tell you it’s a good game. Keep you posted on more things to come!

For those who have either a Playstation 3 or Xbox360, you can now download the demo for Dragonball Z: Burst Limit. I know people are holding back to buy this, but here’s your chance to try it before you spend money on the game or even renting it first. I personally can’t wait for this just because of these three reasons:

• I love the series
• I love the Budokai series (past Dragonball Z games) better than the Tenkaichi series (also past Dragonball Z games), and because the people who did Budokai series is doing this game. Points!
• It is going to look very good on HD TVs

I’ve been having a hard time which console should get this game. I played DBZ: Burst Limit on both Playstation 3 and Xbox360 and pretty much exact. From what I can tell you, updates and extra content would (I would imagine) come out for the Xbox360 first (since their online is better than Playstation’s), the achievements, and I know more people have Xbox360s than Playstation 3. Thus changing my pre-order twice already.

So below is a video clip of the demo. You only get to choose two fights: Goku vs. Radditz and Yamcha vs. the Saibamen. It’s a demo so you can’t really complain too much, plus you get the original Japanese music for us die-hard fans who prefer Japanese over English. Though I am not fond with the English casting, the Japanese will be coming with the game when it comes out June 11th. Damn, this coming out and Metal Gear Solid 4 the next day, I won’t be leaving the TV for some time. Oh and another thing, it looks like they censored a lot of this as well, damn you Atari.

So Okami is finally out for the Wii, after 2 years from being on the Playstation 2 and actually....it’s not that bad at all for a port. Not much has changed, using the Wii controller to do you brush techniques can be a hassle (never thought it would). Besides the game, the cover for the Wii is a nice one.....but there’s one small problem, there’s an IGN.com watermark. Yeah, kid you not. Thanks to Kotaku and their visitors spotting this out. Besides the game, the guide book also has this watermark! Well I can tell you that whoever designed the covers has some explaining to take an image from IGN.com and use it on their cover without taking it out. Here’s the images below and difference where those watermarks are at!

Here the watermark is shown right by the wolf’s mouth. Maybe it’s doggie treats?

The watermark here is shown under the wolf’s nose. Hmmmm interesting.

Fear not! Because of this mess-up, Capcom stated that you can get a free cover for your Wii game to replace that watermark cover! Click here to see those delicious watermark-free covers! I already got mine ordered. As for the guide....probably not.

After days of playing this highly anticipated game, all I can say is....fun and addicting. After putting hours after hours into the solo, playing online with friends and once with other people, it is that good. Choosing up to 35 characters, so much more compared to the last 2 games, plus using non-Nintendo characters (Sonic and Solid Snake), why wouldn’t you get this for your Wii library? Don’t forget the new adventure mode that was added here, which isn’t too shabby and fun cut scenes of all the Nintendo characters together.

Though I have one problem so far with it, the online brawling against anyone online. It seems Nintendo is having “difficulties” from having overloading of people playing it. It seems that they weren’t prepared for this? Though I am sure things will get better as time progresses, though the battling against your friends seems to work fine over at my end. For those who are interested in doing some brawls or whatnot, I leave you my Wii Code and my SSBB Code. If you are going to add me, please send me a message of your codes so that I can add you as well (don’t forget your name so I know who I am up against!).

Wii Code: 6168 1892 7775 3241
SSBB Code: 1160 9379 0763

Dragonball Z: Burst Limit is a next-gen game coming out for the Xbox360 and Playstation 3 this July! Both will have the same features such as:
— English and Japanese voices (along with subtitles as an option)
— Achievements
— Storyline from Saiyan Saga to Cell Saga
— “What if” storylines
— and sure there’s more once Atari spills more out later on.

I’ve already pre-ordered this game as soon as I saw the look of the game and that “Dimps” (who did the first 3 Dragonball Z: Budokai series) aiding this game. Coming out July 2008 (GameStop says the 16th it will hit stores) and can’t wait since I am a Dragonball series fan! Here is a video from the Game Developer’s Conference, enjoy!

When I meant March Madness, you were probably thinking of NCAA men’s basketball right? Well I’m talking about video game releases my friend. With couple months ending for 2008, video games are coming out like an early spring (please let it start getting warmer! It’s cold in Michigan!). For me, these are highly anticipated games I am looking forward to this March.

To start of March, God of War: Chains of Olympus for the PSP will be out on store shelves March 5th. After playing the demo, it is good. Graphics are done very well for the PSP. This is one of the reasons why you need a PSP.

Gamers will probably know this but Super Smash Brothers Brawl is FINALLY coming out! After 2 months of delays and over 1 million copies sold in Japan, the game is finally arriving to the U.S. shores! If you ordered yours at GameStop, then you will be getting your copy at midnight for their release on March 9th right? I’ll be there and probably standing in a line outside (hopefully not freezing!) to play this highly anticipated game. Come on, who does not want to have a fight between Sonic and Mario? Hell, even Solid Snake is joining the fun!

I think this game has slipped from the radar since I haven’t heard many people mention a Final Fantasy game for the Nintendo DS (coming out March 12th). Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates‘s game play reminds me of Zelda and Final Fantasy XII. You get the HP and MP bar like other RPG games but you do it in real time. Graphics are like Final Fantasy III’s DS version (obviously since it is by the same company) but this could be an actual decent game.

Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword comes out for the Nintendo DS and seems to be pretty big since it’s news of the game coming out for the DS. I wonder how the stylus will work on this game? March seems to be a month of mostly hand-held games. Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword will be out Wednesday the 26th.

Last but not least, Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core closes the curtains for March on the 26th (along with Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword). This is also another highly anticipated game and have-to-buy for PSP owners. The game takes place before Final Fantasy VII and showing what the hell happen during Zack’s era and when Cloud comes in. I’ve heard nothing but good things about this game so I hope to see a good spin-off from Final Fantasy VII.

I finally got around and added the website concept for the IRATE Gamer. Though the design wasn’t picked to take over his current website, I still enjoy the design and it is available to be viewed in the portfolio section. I also added the header itself as a separate piece since the IRATE Gamer is planning to use it in the future.