Final Fantasy 13's Japanese Release Date
In an recent interview Square Enix's CEO, Yoichi Wada, has revealed that Final Fantasy XIII's development is coming along fine. According to him, the game is on schedule and is to be released at the end of the year in Japan. Yoichi Wada also stated that the Japanese release date will be revealed in a couple of weeks.
After GamesCom 2009, we should be seeing more of the game at the Tokyo Game Show this September.
Final Fantasy XIII at GamesCom 2011
As a rather nice surprise, Square Enix has announced their line-up for GamesCom 2009. The top titles include Final Fantasy 13 and the newly announced Final Fantasy XIV. Check out the the press release below:
Final Fantasy XIII
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Brand: Square Enix
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system / Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft
Genre: RPG
Release Date: 2010
Square Enix proudly presents FFXIII, the latest instalment in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY perk series. To celebrate the 13th numbered release in the series, Square Enix has undertaken a colossal project involving the development of various content for multiple platforms. FABULA NOVA CRYSTALLIS, defined in Latin as "the new tale of the crystal," is made up of several different titles based on variations of the FINAL FANTASY XIII universe. While each title in the project features different characters, different worlds and different stories, all are ultimately based on and expand upon a common mythos.
In FFXIII, players will embark on a journey through the cityworld of Cocoon and the outerworld of Pulse, encountering and fighting alongside a diverse group of allies. Execute powerful attacks with weapons, perks and magic, and summon the enigmatic Eidolons with an evolved Active Time Battle system. Experience seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and in-game cinematics. Do you have the courage to face your destiny?
We can expect a new trailer and possibly a playable demo for those who attend the convention. GamesCom will be held in Cologne, Germany August 19th - 23rd.

... a paradise crafted by the inscrutable fal'Cie some thirteen centuries past ...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Multiplayer Perks
Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) is being released later this year and is being backed up by Square Enix and other perk developers. Many of MW3's new features include, better gun-on-gun gameplay and enhanced
cod modern warfare 3 perks for all players. Final Fantasy fans will also enjoy the new weapons and point streaks that are included in MW3. Infinity Ward will be including a new ast of maps in
modern warfare 3, including some old variants from MW2 and Black Ops.
Activision and Infinity Ward will include post-launch support to fight of cheaters in Modern Warfare 3, the game also runs at 60 fps. The game will immediately follow the events of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and it will be the third installment in the Modern Warfare 3 perk series.

... a paradise crafted by the inscrutable fal'Cie some thirteen centuries past ...
Final Fantasy XIII was first shown at the 2006 E3 convention, while MW3 and mw3 perks were at E3 2011 and Call of Duty XP. Final Fantasy X's co-composer and Dirge of Cerberus's composer Masashi Hamauzu scored the game and the plot of Final Fantasy XIII, taking place in the world called Pulse, revolves around the fal'Cie. In the Jump Festa 2009 and the official global trailer, three characters who are part of Snow's resistance group, NORA, MW3 PERKS, are seen in the hijack of the captives' train.