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makingmusic476 on 21 March 2008

Isn't a ps3 release assumed based on the FFVII tech demos made for the ps3 in the past?

And don't most fans want a remake for a major graphical overhaul? Ps3 seems like the best platform to remake something from the ps1 era to me.

Going from ps1>DS/PSP makes little sense, and between the ps3 and Wii, the Wii would only make sense if they were focusing on control improvements moreso than graphics.

Imo, the ps3 is the most likely to get the port based on the tech demos and what the fanbase wants.  After that would be the Wii, from a sales perspective, and because it's the second best avenue to provide the fanbase with what they want.   



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sc94597 on 21 March 2008
makingmusic476 said:

Isn't a ps3 release assumed based on the FFVII tech demos made for the ps3 in the past?

And don't most fans want a remake for a major graphical overhaul? Ps3 seems like the best platform to remake something from the ps1 era to me.

Going from ps1>DS/PSP makes little sense, and between the ps3 and Wii, the Wii would only make sense if they were focusing on control improvements moreso than graphics.

Imo, the ps3 is the most likely to get the port based on the tech demos and what the fanbase wants. After that would be the Wii, from a sales perspective, and because it's the second best avenue to provide the fanbase with what they want.


 Actually it would be for money$$$$$$$$$$$ rather than graphics. They are trying to squeeze all they can out of old games. That isn't necessarily a bad thing either since you could use that money for new games. 



makingmusic476 on 21 March 2008
sc94597 said:
makingmusic476 said:

Isn't a ps3 release assumed based on the FFVII tech demos made for the ps3 in the past?

And don't most fans want a remake for a major graphical overhaul? Ps3 seems like the best platform to remake something from the ps1 era to me.

Going from ps1>DS/PSP makes little sense, and between the ps3 and Wii, the Wii would only make sense if they were focusing on control improvements moreso than graphics.

Imo, the ps3 is the most likely to get the port based on the tech demos and what the fanbase wants. After that would be the Wii, from a sales perspective, and because it's the second best avenue to provide the fanbase with what they want.


Actually it would be for money$$$$$$$$$$$ rather than graphics. They are trying to squeeze all they can out of old games. That isn't necessarily a bad thing either since you could use that money for new games.


Yeah, but the reason they sell so much is because the fanbase wants it.  Would a remake sell as much as say Crisis Core if it looked barely better than the original, especially when the original could be bought and played on the PSP via the PSN?



Ninman on 21 March 2008

FF VII fan base is on Playstation, so the wii-make is out of the question IMO.

Maybe on PSN.



sc94597 on 21 March 2008
Ninman said:
FF VII fan base is on Playstation, so the wii-make is out of the question IMO.

Maybe on PSN.

How do you know the FF fanbase is on the ps3. People aren't brand loyal as much as you think .

@ makingmusic

THere are currently 69 million ds'. This might be around 100 million in the future. SO 1 million is only 1% of the userbase at 100 million. That is alot for a remake especially when now FFIII ds remake sold around 4 million with a smaller userbase. I could even tell you that the game would look at least 2 times better with superior controls. On the psp it would look 4-6 times better. Now on the psp it may look 30 times better , but how many people will buy it on graphics alone. THe ds and psp are better for spinoffs and remakes , and consoles are better for knew games. 



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GotchayeA on 21 March 2008

Dragon, I'm not saying that a FFVII remake -will- come to the Wii, DS, or PSP. I was pointing out that the reasons you offered for it coming to the PS3 made no sense. You've since argued that Square has a better relationship with Sony than with Nintendo, which is a legitimate reason. But that the game on the PS3 would look better is irrelevant. Not only is that not an incentive for developers in general, it's also clearly not something that Square cares much about given their history with the PS2 and DS.  It remains the case that the company is motivated by profit, and, while there are complexities involved that we can't know about from here, the game won't be on the PS3 unless it's most profitable to put it there.

It's also very, very hard to believe that the FF fanbase is on the PS3 given how low the PS3's numbers are in general.



pastro243 on 21 March 2008
makingmusic476 said:
sc94597 said:
makingmusic476 said:

Isn't a ps3 release assumed based on the FFVII tech demos made for the ps3 in the past?

And don't most fans want a remake for a major graphical overhaul? Ps3 seems like the best platform to remake something from the ps1 era to me.

Going from ps1>DS/PSP makes little sense, and between the ps3 and Wii, the Wii would only make sense if they were focusing on control improvements moreso than graphics.

Imo, the ps3 is the most likely to get the port based on the tech demos and what the fanbase wants. After that would be the Wii, from a sales perspective, and because it's the second best avenue to provide the fanbase with what they want.


Actually it would be for money$$$$$$$$$$$ rather than graphics. They are trying to squeeze all they can out of old games. That isn't necessarily a bad thing either since you could use that money for new games.


Yeah, but the reason they sell so much is because the fanbase wants it.  Would a remake sell as much as say Crisis Core if it looked barely better than the original, especially when the original could be bought and played on the PSP via the PSN?


We all know its money they want, but why do u think their games sale so well, well, its the history of quality games SE has made. A remake on the ps3 would be what fans want(considering forums after FF7 tech demo on ps3), a quality title.

No one expects this game to go to the DS or Wii, maybe PSP(considering crisis core), but some people thought FF7 was going to be remade for the ps3 because of the video they saw, and it would be very bad seen if it wouldnt go to the ps3, just imagine what other fans would do if they saw a video of great game in the wii, showing wii capabilities and it then the developer decided to change it to ps2,360 or ps3.

And SE doesnt always develop for the one with a bigger install base, proof of that is crisis core and crystal cronicles for the gamecube when ps2 had a much bigger install base than the wii has over ps3.

My opinion is that SE would loose some respect in the industry if one of their biggest FF would have a crappy remake just to win a pair of bucks.



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akuma587 on 21 March 2008

There is definitely a market for it, and Square has been pretty keen or remakes lately, so it wouldn't surprise me if they announce it after they finish, or while finishing, FF XIII.



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Kasz216 on 21 March 2008

Sony owns much less then 10% of Square. It's more around 5-7%. Nothing that gives them any imput. They had a lot of Square stock... but when it merged with Enix it got cut over half due to Enix sharess being worth more the Square.



Kasz216 on 21 March 2008
makingmusic476 said:
sc94597 said:
makingmusic476 said:

Isn't a ps3 release assumed based on the FFVII tech demos made for the ps3 in the past?

And don't most fans want a remake for a major graphical overhaul? Ps3 seems like the best platform to remake something from the ps1 era to me.

Going from ps1>DS/PSP makes little sense, and between the ps3 and Wii, the Wii would only make sense if they were focusing on control improvements moreso than graphics.

Imo, the ps3 is the most likely to get the port based on the tech demos and what the fanbase wants. After that would be the Wii, from a sales perspective, and because it's the second best avenue to provide the fanbase with what they want.


Actually it would be for money$$$$$$$$$$$ rather than graphics. They are trying to squeeze all they can out of old games. That isn't necessarily a bad thing either since you could use that money for new games.


Yeah, but the reason they sell so much is because the fanbase wants it. Would a remake sell as much as say Crisis Core if it looked barely better than the original, especially when the original could be bought and played on the PSP via the PSN?


I highly doubt it will ever show up on PSN.

As for what the fanbase wants.  It doesn't really matter.  The fanatics will buy it anywhere it is, and most other people will know better to avoid it. 

There isn't enough of a remake crowd to make the game worth full PS3 overhall graphics in my opinion... besides it's going to be up agaisnt FF13 which is supposed to be "The next FF7."

The main character is a female clowd and the villian is described a lot like Sepiroth.  I just don't see a full remake being finacially viable.

The Tech demo was just that... a demo because they didn't want to show any new characters... what better people to put in then you best known characters?