Author Topic: Crystal Bearers Gets a North American Release Date (Read 7498 times)

Crimm · « **on:** September 14, 2009, 03:18:38 PM »

The first major Final Fantasy title on the Wii is headed to retailers this December.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=19943

Today Square Enix announced the North American release date for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers. It will be available December 26.

The Crystal Bearers is the first major Final Fantasy title for Wii (the recent Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time is a straightforward port of the DS game). The action-adventure is a departure from both previous Final Fantasy and Crystal Bearer titles, featuring motion control-based gameplay and combat, as well as third-person shooter stages. The game also allows other players to "jump in" when needed.

The Japanese release date for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers has already been set for November 26. A European release date has yet to be announced.

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS BRINGS ACTION ADVENTURE TO Wii ON DECEMBER 26 First Major FINAL FANTASY Experience for Wii Available This Holiday Season.

LOS ANGELES (September 14, 2009) - Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES®: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS® for Wii will be available at North American retailers on December 26, 2009.

This latest installment in the franchise offers a fresh take on the beloved CRYSTAL CHRONICLES universe, launching the series into the action-adventure genre and onto the Wii system. FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS combines the storytelling depth, immersive event scenes and graphical quality of the FINAL FANTASY franchise with motion-driven gameplay and the ability to freely explore the game world.

Enter a world where realistic gameplay and fantastical art direction combine for a truly unique experience on Wii. Accessible for gamers of all ages and levels of expertise, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS invites players to embark on an unforgettable adventure this holiday season.

STORY

A thousand years have passed since the events of the original FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES. The destruction of the Yuke Crystal during the Great War had at once brought the victorious Lilty Tribe prosperity, the defeated Yuke Tribe apparent annihilation, and the world a new age of science and reason. In this new era exists a rare breed of powerful beings called crystal bearers, whose seemingly magical abilities have led them to be feared and scorned by the public. The young mercenary Layle is one such crystal bearer, who has been hired to escort the new passenger airship Alexis, the pinnacle of Lilty technology and a symbol of their current dominance. However, when the Alexis is suddenly besieged by a horde of monsters, Layle comes face-to-face with an adversary thought to have vanished from the pages of history, on a quest that may threaten the future of the world...

FEATURES

Enjoy a new chapter of the series that takes place a thousand years after the events of the original FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES, where technology has advanced to its peak and magic is considered taboo

Encounter the first FINAL FANTASY game developed exclusively for Wii, complete with motion-driven gameplay and intuitive controls that are accessible for gamers of all levels. Enjoy a variety of actions and third-person shooter style gameplay

Step into the heros shoes and experience the action first-hand! Control Layles crystal bearer powers to battle adversaries, navigate through obstacles and move objects at will in a highly interactive environment

Traverse the terrain, swing from high places or take a swim in a world in which all areas are open for exploration

With an extra Wii Remote, friends and family can jump in to assist the player in times of need

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS will be available for Wii for $ 49.99. The official website can be found at http://www.thecrystalbearers.com.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #1 on:** September 14, 2009, 02:31:55 PM »

That's a weird ass release date. I wonder if they are gunning for people to buy it with cash from returned Christmas presents.

vudu · « **Reply #2 on:** September 14, 2009, 02:38:24 PM »

Probably. It would be dumb to release the game the week of Christmas because most people would have already bought presents by then. And you risk people losing interest in the game when they look for a new purchase the following week because games age faster than strippers. If you can't get the game out by early December it's best to wait until after the holiday.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #3 on:** September 14, 2009, 03:03:35 PM »

Not sure of you would consider it major, but the Wii has also gotten Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon, a pretty tough game actually.

that Baby guy · « **Reply #4 on:** September 14, 2009, 04:34:19 PM »

I think the "...developed exclusively for the Wii" bit is meant to say it's the first game that takes advantage of the Wii's unique capabilities, and that FF:CD could really have been done on anything, console-wise, perhaps?

I'll be picking up this game solely based on the legacy of the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles legacy. Any of the games in this line I've played, I have enjoyed, though some more than others, the most recent two, the DS/Wii one, as well as My Life as a Dark Lord have been very fun games.

I wonder, though, how they're handling the assistance play in the game. I'm actually a pretty big fan of co-op, as well as two-people navigating a single-player experience together, so once again, assist play is pretty much up my alley. Hopefully, if the engine works out, though, we'll see some multiplayer offerings utilizing it and more FFCC dungeon crawling and massive-boss fighting.

Stogi · « **Reply #5 on:** September 14, 2009, 04:36:13 PM »

This was one game I was truly looking forward too.

The shame...

AV · « **Reply #6 on:** September 14, 2009, 04:42:09 PM »

Quote from: Nick DiMola on September 14, 2009, 02:31:55 PM

That's a weird ass release date. I wonder if they are gunning for people to buy it with cash from returned Christmas presents.

Gift cards to the rescue !!

after so long, after assuming it was dead. i am still shocked to actually see it THIS YEAR.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 14, 2009, 05:27:07 PM »

This wouldn't be the first time Square has released a major Final Fantasy game near Christmas or after it. Final Fantasy X received a surprise Christmas release when it had a vague winter 2002 date.

Enner · « **Reply #8 on:** September 14, 2009, 07:23:01 PM »

Oh wow. Anyone else here felt that this game was going to be out next year or something? This is a surprise for me.

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 14, 2009, 07:47:26 PM »

This game is sounding more and more like something I might like.

Caliban · « **Reply #10 on:** September 14, 2009, 11:19:29 PM »

WTF! What a weird release date.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #11 on:** September 15, 2009, 07:41:18 AM »

I think I heard that S-E actually considers it more major than FF13.

BwrJim! · « **Reply #12 on:** September 15, 2009, 10:25:03 AM »

Didnt you know, black friday is second only to the day of sales after Christmas..

So, if they can actually advertise it. (which kleenex is good for) then they should be able to capture all those lost sales.

So its actually a good release date.. To bad for the kids wishlist though..

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #13 on:** September 15, 2009, 11:45:07 AM »

They should just wish for cold hard empty filthy cash to buy this game with.

Crimm · « **Reply #14 on:** September 16, 2009, 12:04:23 AM »

The day after Christmas is one of the biggest shopping day of the year.

Luigi Dude · « **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2009, 05:26:54 PM »

Quote from: KDR_11k on September 15, 2009, 07:41:18 AM

I think I heard that S-E actually considers it more major than FF13.

That's because unlike FF13, Crystal Bearers actually has a chance of making a profit.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2009, 05:35:57 PM »

And being released this gen.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2009, 07:37:14 PM »

Quote from: Crimm on September 16, 2009, 12:04:23 AM

The day after Christmas is one of the biggest shopping day of the year.

Actually, not it's not. From 1995-2002 the biggest shopping day of the year was the Saturday before Christmas and in 1993/4 it was December 23 (due to Christmas being on the weekend). The interesting thing is that in that 10 year period, Black Friday never got higher than 4th busiest shopping day.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #18 on:** September 17, 2009, 03:02:52 AM »

"one of"

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #19 on:** September 17, 2009, 03:19:05 AM »

Friday is one of the longest days of the year.

that Baby guy · « **Reply #20 on:** September 17, 2009, 05:46:17 PM »

Huh, I thought it was tied in seventh place.

But what would I know, I'm only the third smartest poster of this board.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 17, 2009, 06:29:09 PM »

Quote from: thatguy on September 17, 2009, 05:46:17 PM

Huh, I thought it was tied in seventh place.

But what would I know, I'm only the third smartest poster of this board.

Who are the first two?

that Baby guy · « **Reply #22 on:** September 17, 2009, 07:03:21 PM »

You wouldn't understand.

Crimm · « **Reply #23 on:** September 17, 2009, 09:15:28 PM »

Quote from: TJ Spyke on September 16, 2009, 07:37:14 PM

Quote from: Crimm on September 16, 2009, 12:04:23 AM
The day after Christmas is one of the biggest shopping day of the year.

Actually, not it's not. From 1995-2002 the biggest shopping day of the year was the Saturday before Christmas and in 1993/4 it was December 23 (due to Christmas being on the weekend). The interesting thing is that in that 10 year period, Black Friday never got higher than 4th busiest shopping day.

"One of"

Reading skills to the rescue.

vudu · « **Reply #24 on:** September 17, 2009, 09:40:35 PM »

Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on September 17, 2009, 06:29:09 PM

Quote from: thatguy on September 17, 2009, 05:46:17 PM
Huh, I thought it was tied in seventh place.

But what would I know, I'm only the third smartest poster of this board.

Who are the first two?

I believe thatguy's confused. I think he's trying to make a joke about the upcoming solstice. But the longest day is actually the summer solstice, which takes place in June, not the fall equinox which is next week. But maybe I'm completely off and just missed the joke.

The secret longest day of the year is actually the first Sunday of November.

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