True Fantasy Live Online Cancelled

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True Fantasy Live Online Cancelled
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Ayane	Jun 3 2004, 06:46 AM Post #1
Tsugi wa omae no ban da! Posts: 3,133 Group: Kunoichi administrator Member #1 Joined: December 11, 2003	Quote: True Fantasy Live Online Cancelled Microsoft's big Online RPG is no more. June 02, 2004 - Development on True Fantasy Live Online for the Xbox has been halted, publisher Microsoft and developer Level 5 revealed via a press release issued today. The game, originally scheduled for Japanese beta test in the Summer and release some time this Fall will no longer see the light outside of the Level 5 development studios. As for reasons for the cancellation, the press release stated, "Development was continuing for a release this Winter, but we still did not see progress towards a state that would deliver a new form of Online experience to users, so we regretfully decided to stop development." Level 5 president Akihiro Hino posted a few comments on the cancellation at the company's website. "The game had been showcased to the media, the world of TFLO was already complete, and within it, it was possible to live a virtual life to a degree," comments Hino. He continues, "We continued development with the aim of making a network game that we ourselves would want to play. However, development required more time than expected, and as a result, the amount of time people would be able to play slipped considerably." Following an apology, Hino continues, "Taking this as a lesson, we will polish our development capabilities and continue to take new challenges. We hope that you will support us." True Fantasy Live Online, announced at E3 two years ago, was meant to be one of Xbox Live's killer apps for the Japanese market. With a well-known developer (Factor 5 is currently development Dragon Quest VIII, likely to be the biggest selling title of this generation in Japan) and some tantalizing trailer footage, many were eagerly anticipating the massively multiplayer Online RPG's release. Although appearing, to good review, in playable form at last year's Tokyo Game Show, delays took the title away from its original Japanese release this Summer. We expect clarification into the cancellation to come from Microsoft Japan at its upcoming Summer press briefing, scheduled for some time in the next few weeks. -- Anoop Gantayat http://xbox.ign.com/articles/520/520861p1.html?fromint=1
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Shadow Raider II	Jun 3 2004, 08:14 AM Post #2
Ultimate Final Fantasy IX Fan Posts: 914 Group: Kunoichi Honorary member Member #7 Joined: December 12, 2003	NOOOOOOOOOOOOO THIS WAS GOING TO BE A GREAT RPG May all of my fellow members please join me in a moment of silence........................................................
	"Garnet Til Alexandros The 17th, queen of Alexandria. She is truly one of the most beautiful women in the Final Fantasy world."-- Shadow Raider II


NeoNemesis	Jun 3 2004, 09:17 PM Post #3
Posts: 171 Group: Kunoichi Forum Member Member #42 Joined: February 20, 2004	Who cares? Honestly. This MMORPG did look promising, but the developments cycle was too long. If they don't get it done, then I say can it.



Shadow Raider II	Jun 6 2004, 10:10 AM Post #4
Ultimate Final Fantasy IX Fan Posts: 914 Group: Kunoichi Honorary member Member #7 Joined: December 12, 2003	NeoNemesis Jun 3 2004, 09:17 PM Who cares? Honestly. This MMORPG did look promising, but the developments cycle was too long. If they don't get it done, then I say can it. (wispers to Neo) "umm dude we are still in the moment of silence"
	"Garnet Til Alexandros The 17th, queen of Alexandria. She is truly one of the most beautiful women in the Final Fantasy world."-- Shadow Raider II


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