So...

Word has come through the interwebs that FF13 will not be released until 2010 stateside. This makes me angry on many levels.

As I am a huge fan of the Final Fantasy series, I have come to accept that Square will release their games when they will and wherever they want to (read: first NES, then SNES, then PSX, &c). I was quite surprised, however, to learn that FF13 will see a dual release, coming out on both the 360 and the PS3 in the US. Granted this is all old news, but the stage must be set.

The interesting thing to note here is that FF13 will not be showing up on the PS3 in Japan. This means that Square has to effectively build the game from the ground up, meaning they have to not only localize the PS3 version but build and localize (debatable if that's the proper term here as it's being built straight for US shores) the 360 version. Granted the English will already be translated, but regardless, they still have to code the game.

I was originally excited to see the departure to the 360. It's a wise business decision for Square, the 360 doesn't sell well in Japan but elsewhere, it sells quite well. So Square is simply following the market.

I was OK with this UNTIL THEY SAID I HAVE TO WAIT FOR MY FF13 UNTIL APRIL OF NEXT YEAR!!!!!

I hereby rescind my approval of Square's decision to release FF13 on the 360 and the PS3 and demand that it be released just on the PS3 so I can play it sooner. I have no shame in saying that part of my decision to purchase of PS3 was in anticipation of FF13; I just need my game!