Final Fantasy XIII Content Removed: I Blame XBox

In an interview with Isamu Kamikokuryou, art directer of Final Fantasy XIII, it was revealed that a substantial amount of content was removed from the game.  When discussing the cut material, Kamikokuryo explained that the decision was made due to concerns over “volume”, aka the sheer size of the game.

Why would size be a concern I wonder?

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Oh, that’s right, it’s because the game is also being ported to a less powerful game system in America!  Before continuing I wish to issue a formal apology to all of Japan, we fucked up your game, you deserve better.

If you are among the fans who imported the game and are wondering what you’re missing out on, here is a list of contents that were cut:

• Lightning’s House with an exterior which is described as “park-like”
• Levraut Store (?????) had an interior which was NORA’s secret base
• In addition to Nautilus being an amusement park, there was also a Zoo
• and more adding up to roughly ANOTHER FULL GAME

More details should come out when the article is officially published, presumably in Dengeki magazine.

I am especially interested in the contents concerning the rebel group, NORA.  I really felt that they were under developed yet strangely emphasized throughout the game.

I suppose there are two different ways that we still may see this content.  The first being DLC perhaps, although this seems unlikely.  The second possibility is an “International” edition of the game which should be released in about a year or so in Japan.  These are generally released with additional contents.  It should also be noted that America has never received a translation of an International version of any Final Fantasy, contrary to the name.

For obvious reasons I am disappointed and my bitterness towards aforementioned rival gaming-system has increased dramatically.  Hopefully this will turn Square Enix off from any similar dealings with Microsoft.

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