Final Fantasy XIII

System: PS3, Xbox 360
MSRP: $59.99
Release Date: March 9th, 2010

The fantasy that never ends… Does Final Fantasy XIII reinvent the RPG genre, or does it take two steps back? Let's find out.

Graphics

The very first thing you will notice in Final Fantasy XIII, is the gorgeous graphics. Move over Uncharted 2 and Metal Gear Solid 4, Final Fantasy XIII now holds the title of "Best Graphics to Date." On the PS3 version, there are zero graphical issues. The character animations are fluid, the lip-sync is perfect, and the environments pulsate with life. Even the Crystarium menu (where you increase stats and learn abilities) is pretty.Read more

The much anticipated Final Fantasy XIII hits stores this Spring. For you die hard fans, Microsoft and Square Enix have teamed up to offer a Final Fantasy XIII Special Edition Xbox 360 Bundle. The bundle includes a 250GB Hard Drive engraved with the FINAL FANTASY XIII name, two Wireless Controllers, exclusive downloadable avatar items and a standard edition copy of FINAL FANTASY XIII.

Also, Square Enix's character designer, Tetsuya Nomura, has created a FINAL FANTASY XIII Limited Edition Faceplate that will be available in limited numbers.

The FINAL FANTASY XIII Special Edition Bundle is available for pre-order now and in-stores beginning March 9, 2010, while supplies last.

For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIII visit http://finalfantasyxiii.com.

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