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Japanese Video Games That Made a Name in the World

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Everybody has played at least one game in their life. Card games, video games, sports, board games, and so much more. Games have been a constant presence in our lives, whether we actively play them or not. Some only played them during their childhood, while some continued to enjoy the entertainment games provide us to adulthood. Some are just casual players, while some do it for a living. Some are casual fans while some have a passion for it – like otakus.

It is no secret that the Japanese are known for their animations – whether it be in cartoons or games. Some have even become popular in other countries in Japan, and some have made such an impact to the world that they’re being remade and improved their graphics and features as our technology also continues to improve….

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Final Fantasy XII Released!

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The long anticipation for one of the greatest game series of all time is finally over as the English version of Final Fantasy XII was released to retail outlets today.The newest game in the Final Fantasy series has been eagerly awaited by gamers all over the world. The game has suffered a number of postponements in the release of the English version mainly because of localization problems – like Final Fantasy X, this one will also have audio dialogue. The decision of Square Enix to use celebrities as voice talents also contributed to some of the delays.

But any delay only fueled the anticipation of gamers especially with the regular previews and updates Square Enix was releasing to give gamers a better perspective about the game. Final Fantasy XII features a number of gameplay improvements that are seen as a big departure from the traditional Final Fantasy game standards. First of all, the environment is now fully 3D and the gamer can control the perspective the camera, a vast improvement over the isometric view of the other games before it. The battle system is also being touted as a new one in that it feels more like it is done in real time rather than being turn based.

Last March, the respected Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu gave Final Fantasy XII a perfect score in its review – only the sixth game ever to get this kind of distinction and the second game from Square Enix to get the nod.

Final Fantasy XII will come in both a standard package and a Collector’s Edition. The latter will have an additional DVD that will feature developer interviews, trailers, an art gallery, among others.

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