Why end the exclusive with Sony (SCEA) on Final Fantasy?
Hashimoto: First of all we considered the situation of the hardware and we would like to provide Final Fantasy XIII to as much as possible in the world. Because of the spread of the hardware, we decided that way. Will the 360 version be the same as the PS3 version and how will it fit on the DVD? Kitase: As for the contents, we are planning for them to be the same. As for the media situation we have to consider the Blu-ray and the other format, so it might be different. Can you give us an update for the game, or a status report on the game’s progress? Kitase: As for the development itself, we are utilizing a new tool called the Crystal Tools. We are developing the title on a PC. Our pace is going a little faster, we have not introduced new footage (to the public on new assets for the game), but in the future we probably will release new footage. Does the release of Final Fantasy on the 360 mark a new path or future for Final Fantasy games on the 360? Hashimoto: For now we are busy about
