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Kweh! Check out the Final Fantasy XIII Chocobos photo

This is what Chocobos look like in Final Fantasy XIII, and as you can see, they're not so cute anymore. In fact, they look somewhat ridiculous, with spiky mohawk crowns on their head and big spaniel ears. Still, they're absolutely huge, as you can see how it dwarfs the rider. Probably the biggest they've ever been, if you're keeping score at home.

In addition to the Chocobos, another summon has been revealed. This one belongs to Hope, and it's the classic Alexander. As always, Alexander takes the form of a massive castle, ensuring that every battle with him will be a well fort one. Haha, that was a funny piece of humor.

Shonen Jump magazine confirmed that a Final Fantasy XIV beta will be included with the Japanese release of XIII. No word on whether we dirty roundeyes will get a similar deal.


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Ruben Hanssen's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 08:04
Ruben Hanssen
Oh so it's a summon? Looks more like some "elder" chocobo type. :p
Carl Sagan's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 08:05
Carl Sagan
Okay. Now I want it.
catsithx's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 08:10
catsithx
Well I guess there going for a realist look which of course looks dumb. Sometimes going for the real look comes out looking dumb oh well. I will still try the game.
Strandli's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 08:11
Strandli
Mullet Chocobo.. Interesting...
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 08:12
Tubatic
ChocoBowie
Bishna's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 08:15
Bishna
kwark?
Fiat Mediocrity's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 08:20
Fiat Mediocrity
Alexander is one of the best summons ever. It's a shame they had to attach him to some loserkid.
lyfeforce's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 08:24
lyfeforce
No love for Fat Chocobo yet again.

Also: Dreadwarks.
Handy's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 08:29
Handy
I'll put up with it.......as long as they have the chocobo song.
Riegel88's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 08:34
Riegel88
I say they put Alexander with Hope because nobody will want to play him.
Also, chocobo looks...weird, meh, still buying it!
Ganjookie's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 08:38
Ganjookie
horraryy
Mummified Circuitry's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 08:47
Mummified Circuitry
A little strange looking to be sure, but I kinda like it. Definitely isn't effecting my insane demand for this game.
KrazyKraut's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 09:01
KrazyKraut
yeah....they look like cool punk-rocking superstars
Solgrim's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 09:05
Solgrim
In before the slew of people who talk about wanting this game so much now even though they never gave the first one a chance come in.
Electrium's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 09:15
Electrium
Alexander has always been my favorite summon, and Hope is looking like my favorite character thus far. Sweet stuff!
q-pa's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 09:32
q-pa
My first thought: What does Collette Bennett think?

My 2 cents: They would look OK except for those dangling... things.
MkShiranui's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 09:41
MkShiranui
Somehow, it looks less like a cavalry mount and more of a mobile siege weapon. Not that I mind especially.
bakasama's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 09:52
bakasama
Oh Alexander, the holiest of robot castles
Danielzilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 10:01
Danielzilla
I love that chocobo.

@Electrium Really? How do you feel to be the only person on earth who's favorite summon is Alexander?
Ganjookie's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 10:04
Ganjookie
Ifrit is the best summon. Just saying.
Ganjookie's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 10:09
Ganjookie
Example of Awesomefullness
welkstar's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 10:19
welkstar
Hmmm... at first glance, I don't really dig the new chocobo design.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 10:55
Dexter345
Stoner and/or metal chocobos.
lewness's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 11:03
lewness
Huh. Must have gone through a makeover by that asian 80's girl.
Drakengard's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 11:27
Drakengard
Is that Dumbo in Chocobo form? Bet ya they fly this time by flapping those things that look like massive sidburns...
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 11:51
brainderailment
I want to kill it.
Chack's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 11:52
Chack
With every new FF game Chocobos become uglier.
makesfive's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 12:11
makesfive
yay Alexander he's one of my favorites. wtf is up with the chocos though and why the hell did they think they needed a redesign? Were they exposed to massive amounts of radiation?
Black Nexus's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/09/2009 15:31
Black Nexus
BRUTAL CHOCOBO!!!! Seriously what did they do to that overgrown two piece.
thisissami's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/10/2009 00:19
thisissami
maybe each chocobo is unique and looks different?

also lol @ the pun
Pure Poison 1's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/10/2009 05:07
Pure Poison 1
Those chocobos really don't look good. The more I see of FFXIII the less I am looking forward to it. In saying that I will still buy it on release but I hope that it is actually a decent game considering nearly every Square Enix current gen games have been average.
Solgrim's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/10/2009 11:22
Solgrim
Just realized this is about XIII not XIV. Either way. *puke*
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/10/2009 14:42
Dan CiTi
SSJ3 Chocobos confirmed.
Sinow Wolf's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/11/2009 04:14
Sinow Wolf
Wait....

There was nothing ridiculous about an 8 foot yellow chicken that you fucking ride BEFORE?
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