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It's a trap: Final Fantasy IV sequel coming to XBLA is most likely bullsh*t photo

A story is currently flying around the Interwebs concerning a potential release of Final Fantasy IV: The After on Xbox Live Arcade. Apparently, there was a page on Microsoft Japan's Xbox Web site which confirmed the release, including an image and everything. The gaming Blogocube picked naturally went nuts. However, a little digging by our resident tipsters suggests it is more than likely a trap.

We received a tip this morning about how Microsoft Japan allows you to create your own game page, claiming that anything and everything would be coming to the Xbox 360. Super Mario Bros., Metroid, God of War -- whatever you could think of, you could spoof an official listing on Microsoft's own Web site. 

Sadly, however, neither the page that started this whole story nor the ability to create your own releases seem to exist anymore, so we can't tell what's up or down anymore. However, just be warned that the current stories regarding The After on XBLA reside on the most flimsy of ground.








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Haxan's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 08:43
Haxan
For realzies?! The After?! That's just too lame of a title to take seriously.
Peronthious's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 08:46
Peronthious
The point of it is that http://www.xbox.com/ja-JP/games/f/finalfantasy4/ appends a details.page, while any other URL (say, http://www.xbox.com/ja-JP/games/f/finalfantasy3, http://www.xbox.com/ja-JP/games/m/metalgearsolid4, etc.) does not.
Krow-Kupo's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 08:47
Krow-Kupo
Thems fighting words Haxan, that game is fucking awesome. It's what Final Fantasy X-2 should have been, as far as sequels go. Look it up.
ParaParaKing's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 08:50
ParaParaKing
Damn. I wish this were true.
Def JM's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 08:51
Def JM
I would be more excited if it were something about Einhänder coming to XBLA.
XanderSan's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 09:00
XanderSan
First person to create a JP page for Boner Quest is the greatest.
Haxan's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 09:01
Haxan
@Krow,
Sorry, I hadn't realized that it was already a cellphone game. I haven't played it. I can see it being good, as I loved the original near 20 years ago on my SNES. But, I stand behind it being a lame title. Were "The Sequel", "The Story Continues", "The Part Two-ening" and "Gobeztric Boogaloo" already taken?
Peronthious's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 09:04
Peronthious
There never was a page in the first place; the whole rumor was kickstarted by the details.page, which still appears in full glory.
Krow-Kupo's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 09:06
Krow-Kupo
@Haxan

I haven't actually played it myself, but I did read the plot synopsis on a Wiki, and it seems like a worth follow up. It's a shame that we can't emulate it since it was released on cell phones. Agreed on the title being lame though, but maybe it has more significance in Japanese?
catsithx's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 09:12
catsithx
So the cake is a lie to, and ti's true what they said about Santa*cries*
BlackSheep's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 09:13
BlackSheep
When I read, I loved the original near 20 years ago on my SNES...

I thought to myself... looked it up... 1991... and fuck, that's right!

Talk about an age check :(
Gregor's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 09:35
Gregor
Jim Sterling, you're totally wrong. I didn't know that you were COMPLETELY clueless.
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 09:49
Jim Sterling
Gregor: Try and explain without the childish overreaction please. I am thoroughly interested to know the full story here.
silvain's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 10:17
silvain
FF4: The after: The FPS!

I can see it now: a co-op shooter with the twin mages as main characters.

Come on, guys, it'll be great.
Sheir's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 10:20
Sheir
If Square-Enix started releasing their remakes on XBLA instead of the DS, they'd have all of my money.

But that probably isn't much compared to the killing they make otherwise.
Vitamin Awesome's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 10:28
Vitamin Awesome
Damn. I remember catching wind of the cellphone games in japan, and as we all know we'll never see them over here. FFIV is easily one of my favorites in the series, and I'd love that story getting the same revisiting treatment that FFVII and X have recieved.
naia-the-gamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 11:52
naia-the-gamer
Cursed internet: DO NOT TOY WITH ME, I WANT TO PLAY THIS GAME!!!!111111eleventy!!!!
Conan-san's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/28/2009 12:27
Conan-san
Oh hahahhahahaha.

Who ever did this needs to be found and exicuted.

Seriously.
Inuboy1000's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/25/2009 06:28
Inuboy1000
Awww.... damn it... well guess only Final Fantasy XIII is the only one. I was really hoping for 7 (though I do not care either way). I wonder what about 6. Come on Square Enix.
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