Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII preview: time for change

by Andrew Yoon, Jan 17, 2013 10:00am PST
Related Topics – Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Square Enix, Final Fantasy Series
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII preview: time for change

Square Enix has been oft criticized for its abundance of Final Fantasy games. However, even as we reach the third Final Fantasy XIII game, it's clear that the company never rests on its laurels. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is a radical departure from the previous two games in the Fabula Nova Crystallis series. In fact, by moving to a new "Amazing ATB" battle system, Lightning Returns may represent the boldest change for a mainline Final Fantasy game ever.

Read more: A race against time for Lightning »

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Why Lightning Returns isn't called 'Final Fantasy XIII-3'

by Andrew Yoon, Jan 17, 2013 5:00am PST
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Why Lightning Returns isn't called 'Final Fantasy XIII-3'

Fans that have followed the franchise know that Final Fantasy is no stranger to odd titles. Heck, it's called Final Fantasy after all. While the upcoming Lightning Returns is effectively "Final Fantasy XIII-3," there are many reasons why Square Enix opted to avoid that title. Yoshinori Kitase, producer of the franchise, told us that one of the reasons for the unconventional title is to bolster sales numbers.

Read more: Avoiding the sales drop of 13-2 »

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Lightning Returns debut trailer reveals final part of Final Fantasy 13

by Alice O'Connor, Dec 20, 2012 8:30am PST
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Lightning Returns debut trailer reveals final part of Final Fantasy 13

Square Enix has dropped the first trailer for its final, final, final chapter of Final Fantasy... XIII. The peek at Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13 reveals Lightning will be bouncing around a very European city in some outlandish garb. If you didn't know better, you might swear you were looking at a JRPG take on Assassin's Creed.

Watch: But what is that armour supposed to protect? »

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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII to conclude happily

by Steve Watts, Sep 05, 2012 1:00pm PDT
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII to conclude happily

Final Fantasy XIII-2's ending obviously begged for a sequel. Just when everything seemed to be wrapping up, the plot threw a curveball to make room for another game. Square has no intention of repeating the downer that ended the previous game. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII will not only end the trilogy, but will also offer a happy ending.

Read more: Plot and battle details »

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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII ends trilogy, coming 2013

by Andrew Yoon, Aug 31, 2012 8:25pm PDT
Related Topics – Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Square Enix, Final Fantasy Series
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII ends trilogy, coming 2013

As expected, Final Fantasy XIII-2 is getting a sequel. But it's not called Final Fantasy XIII-3. Nope. Today, Square Enix announced the end of this unexpected trilogy with Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII.

Coming in 2013 to PS3 and Xbox 360, Lightning Returns will conclude Lightning's saga--something we expected after the "to be continued" ending offered in the previous game. Once again, the game promises to evolve the series, adding more dynamic character control, letting you duck for cover and move your character while in combat.

Read more: The Lightning that Square Enix always wanted to make »

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