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 News Added: 22 Feb 2008  News Category: FFXIII News  By: Cathryn |
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At this years Game Developer's Conference, Isamu Kamikokuryo disscussed the process in creating art for the Final Fantasy titles by awnsering questions from a crowded panel.
He began by disscussing how he came by getting his job at Square Enix, then breifly moved onto the High quality graphic's Square Enix are able to produce within it's pre-rendered movies.
Asked by how the team deals with the 'uncanny valley problem' Kamikokuryo replied, "In terms of the uncanny valley, that is something we have to fight against. We can't go there - that's basically how we feel about it. For all the things we create, many of the section creators get together and we make adjustments so this uncanny valley phenomenon doesn't happen. We don't usually use that phrase, because all the staff has this in mind while we do our work."
Other questions involved the series Progression and stylization of games where Kamikokuryo noted,
"For example, we want to emphasize coolness and cuteness through stylization. If you look at the characters from Disney or Pixar, they're not trying to make it too real. But the audience can get the theme from those films more directly due to the stylization."
Once the Q&A was finished, a Final Fantasy XIII trailer was shown, and by starting the presentation
Kamikokuryo tried to sum up the Plot of Final Fantasy XIII without giving to much detail, but all his translator could summarize was "characters have to fight against the world... the world of enemies."
Next was a showcase of concept art from the hopful RPG for PS3, showcasing a stunning arrangement of environments such as Cocoon, a giant green planet shrouded by clouds, Pulse a lush and filled jungle environment.
There where also art of beautiful vehicles and airships which are apprently available within the game, and also 'insect-like green hovering autobikes, with nymph-like creatures riding them' which was the most intriguing of them all.
The slideshow ended, completing the presentation.
This may be the hopeful sign that all fans have been waiting for, in that more information will be coming shortly from Square Enix.
Thanks to Ginryuu for informing us.
Source: Joystiq
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