FFXII Dated for USA

The US release date for Final Fantasy XII has been set. You can expect to start seeing FFXII available in the US from October 31st and in addition to the standard release, a collectors edition will also be available in EB and GameStop exclusively. As well as featuring of course special packaging, the collectors edition will also include Japanese and American promotional trailers, in-depth developer interviews, an art gallery and featurettes focusing on highlights of the FF franchise.

Hopefully there will also be a collectors edition for the PAL release, NZG just adore shiny special editions. NZ gamers can expect to get their eager little mitts on this game late 2006.

Whilst we are at it, here’s the feature list for the game too:

• Completely new voiced cut-scenes added for the North American release

• Gorgeous CG cinematics and cut-scenes in Dolby Pro Logic II combined with real-time graphics rivaling those of next-gen titles

• Shocking plot twists take players on an unforgettable journey

• Active Dimension Battle (ADB) system, enables players to move seamlessly between exploration and combat

• Highly customizable Gambit system allows complete control over character AI during battles

• License board gives the player the ability to customize each character's skills and abilities