This DLC is due for release on February 7th. Just as with the Omega Weapon when you defeat them you can recruit them. Awesome

Video game companies cry about the fiscal reports they receive each dropping. And this is one of the major reasons. They seem to think that only Europe is worthy of “SPECIAL” Editions. Many companies are doing it now. And it is just ridiculous. Well if you happen to live in Europe, Congratulations.

Limited Collector’s Edition – £36.85

• Unique packaging
• Composer Selected Soundtrack: CD with selection of music tracks from the game, specially chosen by the composers
• Artwork book “The Art of FINAL FANTASY XIII-2”
• 6 collectible postcards, featuring high quality CG artwork of main characters in the game
• High Definition Lenticular Artprint, showing an iconic image of Lightning

Pre-ordering the game at select retailers will guarantee consumers an exclusive pre-order pack, which includes: a steelbook case, the “Fight In Style” downloadable content, which contains the Omega boss fight (recruitable) and new costumes for Serah and Noel, the Final Fantasy XIII -Episode 1- novella, and three lithograph art cards with key images of the game.

Crystal Edition – £67.85

• Presentation box
• 4-Disc FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 Original Soundtrack with premium digipak packaging (riginal Soundtrack item for the Crystal Edition does not include the song “New World” performed by Charice. All other background music from the game is included)
• Exclusive FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 T-Shirt from the SQUARE ENIX PRODUCTS range. Never to be available elsewhere!
• Artwork book “The Art of FINAL FANTASY XIII-2”, featuring artwork across the production
• 6 collectable postcards, featuring high quality CG artwork of main characters in the game
• High Definition Lenticular Artprint, showing an iconic image of Lightning

I must say this comic con had it all. Too bad having a press pass means nothing. We (The Amateur Press) were made to run around with nearly no clue. Forced to stand on every single kine that hundreds of people waited on. And it become quite apparent that blogging sucks. I love my little FHTI. But these few days seemed so unorganized and chaotic. Wizard World Con are better. Or maybe it’s New York. Anyway you have it, things were bleak. But when given lemons you make lemonade.

Due to, what to me was was the Press Black Out nearly all the panels were missed. No advanced entry. And you couldn’t wait for the next panel to start. Even though it was scheduled to begin fifteen minutes after the last one started. We had to laugh it was so bad. But hey, “Se la Vi”( That’s Just The Way It’s Goes). Darkhorse Comics Showed me the most love. A long stream of emails with goodies. They will be posted soon.  Here are a ton of Pics of some of the things we saw at comic con.

 The Line and the entrance:

Although we were made to wait on line as any regular fan, it felt good to be with my comic and anime fans again. In the beginning it was surprisingly quiet. But it was Friday. There were a few video camera guys out there. And all the security and staff were very helpful. From this vantage point you really couldn’t see much. The show room floor was empty and we got a nice look at the entrance. By the time we got inside, complete pandemonium. For anyone with a standard digital camera it was every man/woman for themselves. Immediately upon entering the game studios dominate the floor. Capcom to the right. Square Enix to the left. The video games got alot of love. All the comic book booths were huge and separated from each other. That was a little odd. But I have been out of the comic con world for a while. Without a road map you will not find anyone you are looking for. It is best to go as a pure fan. For all of us that have blogs and such, and are not given so extra leeway for getting to close to the creators …do it for the fun of it. whatever you can get your hands on. Or whoever you meet make the best of it. You’ll enjoy yourself so much more. I took inventory of my pictures. It was over 150 pics. I’m not going to post all of the but I will put more up soon. I will say this. Next time I will take a lot of time to play all the games that surrounded me. I didn’t play a thing. Way too focused on the panels. I forgot to have some hands on with these great titles. Of course FF XIII-2 was pretty. And Resident Evil Raccoon City was astonishing to look at. But the Street Fighter X Tekken crown Ruled it all. It was fun just to watch. This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more FHTI at NYCC 2011.

NeoWindu hanging with The Amazing Spider-Man

A Vicious fist pump with The Transforms

IGN gets all the good stuff. This will most likely played tomorrow at the comic con FF XIII-2 panel. And more besides. Until we get more of the goods, here’s a seven minute preview.

These two trailers are in English. Now we finally get a larger view of the story. AND ANOTHER COOL THEME SONG TO BOOT. GUESS I AM STILL A FINAL FANTASY FAN BOY.

PS3 Trailer

Xbox 360 Trailer

Snow and Lightning return in this trailer. And both of them look awesome. It would be nice to see how Dajh grew up a little.

Not surprising that Square will be having another exclusive PS3 console available at the launch of the game. The Japan release date is December 15th. North America get it on January 31st. And Europe on February 3rd.

I’m glad they decided to re-release this. The first pic I had was ultra small. Now we have some nice art work coming from FF XIII-2. This piece showcases Noel, Serah, Lightning and the man I believe to be the villain.

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