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Welcome to Shinra News (formerly Current Events, Midgar Press and Bonga Bugle), the propaganda machine of the Shinra Electric Power Company, now hosted at the Final Fantasy Wiki. Here, special news pertaining to the Wiki and the Final Fantasy series that grab our attention will be reported for all to read. Anyone can start a news report, but be sure to leave the date, location, source (if these two are possible) and sign your report with these ~~~ before sending in to the printing press.

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January 2011

Update on Final Fantasy Versus XIII. More on the 1st Production Trailer

January 25th by Zeta Nova

Speaking to Dengeki, Nomura listed several interesting points about the newest trailer. He also went on to joke that fans should forget about Versus XIII for the time being, and instead focus their attention on Type-0 and XIII-2, implying that a 2011 release isn't on the cards. And the girl that has appeared in recent trailers, as Nomura points out; is a Dragon Knight, an enemy of Noctis. He says that there are numerous Dragon Knights in the world of Versus XIII.

Nomura notes that their next update will be at this year's E3 conference.

For the full article, you can head to andriasang's site here

Update on Final Fantasy XIII-2. Game will explain Final Fantasy XIII events, and more

January 25th by Kaimi
Edited by Kaimi

Final Fantasy XIII-2 won't have a J-Pop theme, say Yoshinori Kitase and Motomu Toriyama in the newest issue of Dengeki Playstation. The game will further explain some of the events that took place in the climax of Final Fantasy XIII, and the overall vibe will be darker and more mysterious than the original. Toriyama also noted that in addition to Lightning, several other characters will be returning in new and unexpected forms.

More information can be read in Siliconera's article here

Final Fantasy Versus XIII Update. More on the 1st Production Trailer

January 24th by Zeta Nova

The man in question that was shown sitting at the throne is actually Noctis' father, hence the tagline; "An act of love by the last King". Which he's the king of the only country that holds a crystal.

For more info, you can head to Siliconera's article here

Dengeki Online Lists Some Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy DLC Features

January 24th by Zeta Nova

Dengeki Online has listed some DLC features that gamers can grab from Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy. The DLC features in question are namely character costumes and music from the game.

For more info, you can head to Siliconera's article here

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy gets two Ultimania guides

January 24th by Pyarox

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy will be getting two volumes of Square Enix's absurdly thick Ultimania guides. Vol.1 is tentatively titled "Action Side", and Vol.2 is tentatively titled "RPG Side."

A retailer lists Action Side for March 10 and RPG Side for March 31. Prices are not yet listed.

For more on this news, you can head on over to andriasang's article here

Noctis, Final Fantasy Versus XIII's Main Hero. On His Outlook on Life

January 23rd by Zeta Nova

The latest Jump (japanese version) details Noctis' attitude on life. Which life for him is dealt a bad hand as he dislikes how the way society is governed. Which Jump managed to capture one of the english quotes of the upcoming game. The quote reads as follows; "Fools set the rules in this world. Just take a look around. It's undeniable."

For more on this news. You can head to andriasang's article here

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy Japanese Website Updated to Include Yuna

January 24th by Master Ragnarok
Edited by Some Color Mage

Square Enix has updated their website by adding Yuna to the characters page.

Check out the website here

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Official Site Up

January 20th by Acboyz2

Square Enix has posted the official web site for Final Fantasy XIII-2. It shows the official English trailer for the game.

Check it out here

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy Gets a Firm North American Date

January 20th by Zeta Nova

Square Enix has finally pinned down a release date for the North American version of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy. Which they seem to be sandwiched between Japan's and Europe's release dates. North American gamers get to try their hands on the game on March 22nd, followed by Europe.

For the full article you can read Siliconera's article here

Final Fantasy Versus XIII Trailer is Voiced

January 18th by Zeta Nova

For the first time, Square Enix revealed what seems to be an actual in game dialogue trailer for Versus XIII. The trailer also goes on to show actual combat footage as well.

For the trailer you can view it here

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Release Date for North America and Europe Announced

January 18th by Zeta Nova

Not long after the game was announced. Square also confirmed that the North American/European version will see a release window of next winter.

For the full article you can head to Siliconera's article here

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy Update, Gilgamesh and Prishe join the Cast

January 18th by Zeta Nova

Square Enix revealed another contender. Which's Gilgamesh from Final Fantasy V. They showed him at the end of the Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy trailer. With the tagline; "Long time no see Bartz". Prishe from Final Fantasy XI appeared as well, and both characters were seen in a CG version of their respective stages.

For the original article, you can head to Siliconera's article here

Final Fantasy Agito XIII Now Becomes Final Fantasy Type-0

January 18th' by Zeta Nova

Square Enix has confirmed that Agito for the PSP has been given a name change. Which's now Final Fantasy Type-0. They have went on to say that the game will be seeing a release in the summer.

Final Fantasy-Type 0 will have over 30 voiced characters. For more info, you can check Siliconera's article here

Final Fantasy XIII Gets a Direct Sequel, Enter; Final Fantasy XIII-2

January 18th by Zeta Nova

Seems the rumor of XIII-2 was indeed real. As Square Enix has announced from their press conference that Final Fantasy XIII-2 will be arriving sometime this year.

For more info, you can check Siliconera's article here

Dissidia Duodecim:Prologus Announced, Aerith Will be an Assist Character

January 18th by Zeta Nova

For those wanting to know if the rumor was true. Square Enix has just confirmed the existence of Prologus, due to their 1st Production conference. Along with the announcement, they've also confirmed that Aerith will be an assist character as well.

For the full article, you can head here here

Japanese Retailer Leaks Several Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy Features

January 15th by Zeta Nova

Japanese store; GameStar, has listed a few features that will be coming to Duodecim. One of which includes a tournament feature. This feature allows several gamers to come together and duke it out. However, those not currently playing will be able to watch it as chaos and mayhem clash on the battlefield. Along with this feature, they also list that the game will have improved camera support.

For more of the game's new features. You can read Andriasang's article here

Final Fantasy XIII Sequel in the Works?

January 12th by Zeta Nova

Like any other Japanese company, Square's no stranger for adding several domain names to their upcoming games. Recently, they added one for Final Fantasy XIII-2 at Finalfantasy13-2Game.com. This news comes via Superannuation's twitter post. Whether Square plans on making an actual sequel to Final Fantasy XIII, remains to be seen. However, considering the upcoming 1st Production Department conference, they may announce something.

For the full news. You can head to Siliconera's article here.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy Will Have Original Stories Made by Players, Says Square Enix

January 12th by Zeta Nova

Along with the original story of Duodecim and stories from the original Dissidia. It seems that players also get to make their own stories and share it with others internationally. However, it's not clear how players can distribute their original stories

For more info, you can head to Siliconera's article here

A New Challenger Appears! Final Fantasy X's Yuna Makes Her Dissidia Debut

January 12th by Zeta Nova

Revealed by the latest Jump Festa trailer is Yuna of Final Fantasy X. Which was more revealed by the latest issue of the japanese version of Shonen Jump. She has the ability to summon two Aeons at the same time.

For more info, you can head to Siliconera's article here

Update on Final Fantasy Type-0

January 3rd by Zeta Nova

A while ago Square Enix has trademarked the name; Final Fantasy Type-0. Now, they plan on digging deeper into this title by preparing an actual website. Siliconera lists several possible sites that could surface. Which system this supposed-spin off will be going to remains to be seen.

For the full article, you can read Siliconera's article here

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy Gets an Official Rating by the ESRB

January 2nd by Zeta Nova

The ESRB is known for leaking out information prior to the game's debut. This time the ESRB has pinned down an official rating for the upcoming Dissidia sequel; Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy. And as such, they have pinned it as a T rating.

For more info, including the game's description, see Siliconera's article here

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 ''January 25th'' by [[User:Zeta Nova|Zeta Nova]]
-Speaking to Dengeki, Nomura also listed several new points about the newest trailer. Also that he went on to joke that that he forgot all about Versus XIII. Assuming that 2011 isn't possible for them. And the girl that has appeared in recent trailers, as Nomura points out; is a Dragon Knight. An enemy of Noctis. He says that there are Dragon Knights in the world of Versus XIII.
+Speaking to Dengeki, Nomura listed several interesting points about the newest trailer. He also went on to joke that  fans should forget about Versus XIII for the time being, and instead focus their attention on Type-0 and XIII-2, implying that a 2011 release isn't on the cards. And the girl that has appeared in recent trailers, as Nomura points out; is a Dragon Knight, an enemy of Noctis. He says that there are numerous Dragon Knights in the world of Versus XIII.
-Nomura also notes that their next update will be at this year's E3 conference.
+Nomura notes that their next update will be at this year's E3 conference.
 For the full article, you can head to andriasang's site [http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/25/ff_versus_xiii_update/ here]
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 ''Edited by [[User:Kaimi|Kaimi]]''
-''Final Fantasy XIII-2'' won't have Pop songs in them, says Yoshinori Kitase and Motomu Toriyama in ''Dengeki''. The game will explain events that happen in ''Final Fantasy XIII'' and will include some characters from previous cast, but none is known as of now. The game will also have darker theme than ''Final Fantasy X-2''. Goddess Etro will play major role in game, as well.
+''Final Fantasy XIII-2'' won't have a J-Pop theme, say Yoshinori Kitase and Motomu Toriyama in the newest issue of ''Dengeki Playstation''. The game will further explain some of the events that took place in the climax of ''Final Fantasy XIII'', and the overall vibe will be darker and more mysterious than the original.  Toriyama also noted that in addition to Lightning, several other characters will be returning in new and unexpected forms.
 More information can be read in Siliconera's article [http://www.siliconera.com/2011/01/25/no-pop-songs-for-final-fantasy-xiii-2-sequel-will-explain-behind-the-scenes-events-in-xiii/ here]