Well people say stuff like that because there are certain things players expect when playing a new FF titles. Just because it's called Final Fantasy doesnt mean it is, look at Final Fantasy Adventure, and Final Fantasy Legends 1,2,3 on the gameboy. I mean if what you are saying is true, square could make any game, how about a racing game and slap on the Final Fantasy title. That's final fantasy right?
I agree Cain, if this is true, the square i know is dead. I hope they don't mean making more VII titles, god haven't they milked the franchise for all it's worth already? What could they possibly have up their sleeves now? I'd rather see some more innovation like in XII, that's why i said i'd like to see that team take over the franchise. Maybe somebody should just assasinate Nomura. Hahaha no..just keep him in Kingdom Hearts though. You're right tho Palazzo, FF VII fanboys are probably loving this news! I hope they do mean playing the original game in 10 years and not they will still be making new games in 10 years. I've played FF VII and seen AC but i haven't played any of the spinoffs, including Dirge of Cerberus.
The new XIII titles will be independent titles though. They won't take place in the same world, they simply will share the same theme. I know that after the initial 3 there could be more in the works. I just hope Square doesn't continue the trend of rehashing ideas/games to make their money. If so that'd be sad, sacrificing innovation for..well money.
Yeah XII really isn't a sequel to tactics though it does take place way after the game in Ivalice. I like how all those games (tactics, tactics advanced, vagrant story, ff xii) all take place in the same world yet are all original titles.
Oh well..i guess we'll see what happens. FF XII was my new light of hope for Square, but if this is where the series is going to..then my hope will be lost once again.