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Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII (ファブラノヴァクリスタリスファイナルファンタジーXIII Fabura Nova Kurisutarisu Fainaru Fantajī Sātīn^?) is the collective name of a series of games made under the Final Fantasy XIII label by Square Enix. Made in the same vein as the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, Fabula Nova Crystallis, which means "the New Tale of the Crystal" in Latin, is nevertheless based on various worlds and different characters, but each game will be "ultimately based on and expand upon a common mythos." According to Square Enix, they all take place in the same universe, but are not directly related to each other.^[1] Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (729x622, 276 KB) Rationale for the fair use of this image in the articles Final Fantasy XIII and List of Final Fantasy titles Its use does not suggest that Square Enix has endorsed or approved the article The logo is... Final Fantasy XIII ) is an upcoming console role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix exclusively for the Sony PlayStation 3 as a part of the Final Fantasy series. ... SQUARE ENIX (Japanese: スクウェア・エニックス) is a Japanese producer of popular video games and manga. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Final Fantasy VII. (Discuss) Official series logo Compilation of Final Fantasy VII is the formal title for a series of games and films developed in 2004 and 2005 by Japanese console developer Square Enix. ... For other uses, see Latins and Latin (disambiguation). ...

Plot and setting

The compilation appears to revolve around "crystals that lead the world towards the future." Appearing as normal objects, the Crystals are an integral part of each world as represented in the games, although they will not be the central focus; instead, they will provide a background to other, more specific plots. However, the functionality of the Crystals has led the series' designers to pay special attention in creating the visual look of these worlds.

Co-producer Shinji Hashimoto says "Consider that development is simultaneously ongoing for three FFXIII's—each not only on different platforms (advertised as PS3 for FF Versus XIII and FFXIII, and Mobile for FF Agito XIII), but [featuring] different worlds and stories that are bound by a common mythology [of the crystal]. By gaining inspiration from the mythology, these independent FFXIIIs evolve uniquely. The Fabula Nova Crystallis project is not a collection of sequels or ports but several original titles that exist alongside each other".^[2]'

Development

The development for each title is being handled within Square-Enix through separate teams. This is reflected in the approach to making each title independent from the others while sharing a common backdrop. However, the character designs for the three officially revealed games are by Tetsuya Nomura, who is also the director of Final Fantasy Versus XIII. Each title will have its own style of gameplay: Final Fantasy XIII is a turn-based RPG, Final Fantasy Versus XIII is more action-oriented like Kingdom Hearts, and Final Fantasy Agito XIII is an online mobile phone game. Final Fantasy XIII ) is an upcoming console role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix exclusively for the Sony PlayStation 3 as a part of the Final Fantasy series. ... Final Fantasy Agito XIII ) is a video game for mobile phones which, alongside Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII, makes up the compilation Fabula Nova Crystallis: Final Fantasy XIII. Unveiled at EÂ³ 06, the game [offers] players easy on-the-go access to the FINAL FANTASY XIII universe. ... Final Fantasy Versus XIII ) is an action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix exclusively for the Sony PlayStation 3 video game console. ... Tetsuya Nomura ) (born October 8, 1970) is a Japanese video game director and character designer working for Square Enix (formerly Square). ... This article contains information on the first Kingdom Hearts video game. ...

A possible fourth title, Final Fantasy Haeresis XIII may be in the works, which was trademarked on May 1, 2006. (Haeresis is Greek for "the act of thinking differently" and is the origin of the word "heresy.") A 'logo' for Haeresis, done by Yoshitaka Amano, the image illustrator and title logo designer for Fabula Nova Crystallis, has now been published, although no additional artwork pertaining to the title has been officially released as of yet. is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Notable events of 2006 in video gaming. ... Yoshitaka Amano (å¤©é‡Ž å–œå Amano Yoshitaka, originally å¤©é‡Ž å˜‰å (pronounced the same), born July 28, 1952) is a Japanese artist, best known for his illustrations for Vampire Hunter D and for his character designs for the video game series Final Fantasy. ...

Square Enix president Yōichi Wada likened the Fabula Nova Crystallis compilation to that of the likes of Star Wars and has stated that it could span a decade.^[3] Toriyama stated in the Playstation Magazine Australia that the Fabula Nova Crystallis series is slated to be a multi-platform series, not exclusive only to the PlayStation 3 and mobile phones.^[4] YÅichi Wada ) is the current president of Square Enix video game corporation. ... This article is about the series. ...

At E3 2006, Square Enix called the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, which at this moment includes 6 games, 1 film, 1 OVA and 2 novels, a "50 billion yen project" (roughly 420 million USD) and said it would span until the 20th anniversary of Final Fantasy VII (2017). In turn, they called the new Fabula Nova Crystallis project a "100 billion yen project" (roughly 840 million USD) which gives the impression that Fabula Nova Crystallis would span quite a number of years and include many more titles, possibly including films, books, anime, manga, toys, etc. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Final Fantasy VII. (Discuss) Official series logo Compilation of Final Fantasy VII is the formal title for a series of games and films developed in 2004 and 2005 by Japanese console developer Square Enix. ...

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Final Fantasy Agito XIII ) is a video game for mobile phones which, alongside Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII, makes up the compilation Fabula Nova Crystallis: Final Fantasy XIII. Unveiled at EÂ³ 06, the game [offers] players easy on-the-go access to the FINAL FANTASY XIII universe. ... Final Fantasy XIII ) is an upcoming console role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix exclusively for the Sony PlayStation 3 as a part of the Final Fantasy series. ... Final Fantasy Versus XIII ) is an action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix exclusively for the Sony PlayStation 3 video game console. ... This article is about the Final Fantasy franchise. ... Final Fantasy ) is a console role-playing game developed and published in Japan by Square (now Square Enix) in 1987 and published in North America by Nintendo of America in 1990, and is the inaugural game in Squares flagship Final Fantasy series. ... Final Fantasy II on the SNES, see Final Fantasy IV Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure Final Fantasy II ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) in 1988 for the Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom, known internationally as the Nintendo Entertainment System) as a... It has been suggested that Characters of Final Fantasy III be merged into this article or section. ... Final Fantasy IV ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) in 1991 as a part of the Final Fantasy series. ... Final Fantasy IV ) is an enhanced remake of the original Final Fantasy IV, which was released in 1991. ... â€œFF5â€ redirects here. ... Final Fantasy VI ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) in 1994 as a part of the Final Fantasy series. ... Final Fantasy VII ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square, and the seventh installment in the Final Fantasy series. ... Final Fantasy VIII ) is a console and computer role-playing game developed and published by Square Co. ... Final Fantasy IX ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix), and the ninth installment in the Final Fantasy video game series. ... Final Fantasy X ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix), and the tenth installment in the Final Fantasy video game series; it was released in 2001, and is the first numbered Final Fantasy game for the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console. ... Final Fantasy XI ), also known as Final Fantasy XI: Online, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) as a part of the Final Fantasy video game series. ... Final Fantasy XII ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for Sonys PlayStation 2, and the twelfth installment in the Final Fantasy series. ... Final Fantasy XIII ) is an upcoming console role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix exclusively for the Sony PlayStation 3 as a part of the Final Fantasy series. ... Final Fantasy ) is a popular series of console role playing games developed and published by Square Enix (originally Square). ... Final Fantasy ) is a popular series of console role playing games developed and published by Square Enix (originally Square). ... Final Fantasy ) is a popular series of console role playing games developed and published by Square Enix (originally Square). ... Final Fantasy ) is a popular series of console role playing games developed and published by Square Enix (originally Square). ... Final Fantasy ) is a popular series of console role playing games developed and published by Square Enix (originally Square). ... Though each Final Fantasy story is independent, many themes and elements of gameplay recur throughout the series. ... Final Fantasy ) is a video game franchise by Square Enix that began in 1987 as an eponymous console role-playing game developed by Square. ...

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Plot and setting