There is afresh rumorcirculating the Internet suggesting that Square Enix may have the front to actuallysella demo for the upcomingFinal Fantasy XIII. The ninety minute demonstration is looking to be packaged with theAdvent ChildrenBlu-ray release next March, but a standalone copy could be obtained at a price, if rumors are to be believed.
Game designer Tetsuya Nomura sparked the gossip by hinting in an interview that Square Enix may release the demo afterAdvent Children‘s re-release and charge for it. Square Enix itself is currently refusing to comment on the speculation that Nomura’s comment has kickstarted.
At ninety minutes, Square Enix is certainly releasing a lot of gameplay, but a demo is a demo — a playable advertisment, essentially — and I can’t see myself shelling out hard cash for the privilege of being marketed to. The idea sounds silly indeed, but maybeFinal Fantasyfanatics lacking a Blu-ray player (if any exist) will fall for it.
