Y'shtola will represent FFXIV in the new Dissida Game.

[Gilthas]

His post is sarcastic, but it would be funnier if Hildibrand's storyline didn't have the most character development, interesting cinematics and best writing of the game.

Oh, part of it was certainly sarcastic.

[Enkidoh]

Well since they always have at least 1 God guy AND 1 bad guy from each so far I'd say he'd have a good chance of being the bad guy added

Actually, that's not quite true - in the original Dissidia each FF game from FFI through to X featured the main protagonist and antagonist from each, with only one character from FFXI and XII as secret characters (Shantotto from FFXI was on Cosmos's side, with Gabranth representing FFXII on Chaos's side). Dissida Duodecium on the other hand, shook things up a little, by adding extra characters, and it wasn't clear cut either. Some games got an extra character (FFIV, V, VII, VIII, X, XI, XII), and some games got an extra stage (II, III, VI, IX), and FFXI and XII also finally got proper stages. And poor old FFXIII, only gained one character (Lightning of course). So it remains to be seen if more characters besides Y'shtola will also be added in this third installment.

Apparently the new game will be for arcades.

Is there actually any conclusive proof that this is truly an arcade game? It just seems a bit odd to me to make what would be a highly popular fanservice title an arcade game, especially in this day and age when arcades are struggling to remain relevant in a world where everything is online. I'm wondering if the idea that it's an 'arcade game' is actually a mistranslation of Dissidia's 'Arcade Mode' (which is a feature where the computer selects five opponents randomly with random stats and gear, each one getting progressively more difficult).

If this was the case, then it wouldn't be the first time that fan translations of early information in Japanese has proven to be at the very least, inaccurate, or at worst, completely wrong (remember how the player in FFXIV was supposedly meant to be called 'the hollow one' instead of the Warrior of Light for instance?). Of course, it's entirely possible that this is indeed an arcade game. But, until SE specifically states otherwise, I'm going to assume this is a case of mistranslation of an online article and that this is probably a console game. But I guess we'll find out soon enough.

[Tsukino]

Nothing will ever be as dumb as having Shantotto represent XI. At least they fixed it in 012 by adding Prishe too.

[Gilthas]

Well, technically, with 012 there was no game that got more than 1 new character (so XIII only getting one isn't that poor). It was worse when the original Dissidia only gave XI and XII 1 character.

If you include stages, XIII also got a stage.

Nothing will ever be as dumb as having Shantotto represent XI. At least they fixed it in 012 by adding Prishe too.

Although I personally never cared about Shantotto (I certainly liked other Windurst characters more) and was pretty happy when Prishe was added, it's obvious that Shantotto is among the more popular FFXI characters when she got her own add-on.

[Moqi]

Is there actually any conclusive proof that this is truly an arcade game? It just seems a bit odd to me to make what would be a highly popular fanservice title an arcade game, especially in this day and age when arcades are struggling to remain relevant in a world where everything is online.

They are still very popular in Japan as far as I know.

[Gilthas]

Is there actually any conclusive proof that this is truly an arcade game?

Well, it was announced at the Japanese Amusement Expo that is dedicated to that part of the industry (also includes amusement rides, etc).

[HakuroDK]

I definitely think Gaius will be playable as FFXIV's antagonist. There's no real doubt about it unless they decide to omit him for some reason. He definitely has the moveset for it, between his gunblade to X-shaped air slashes to the use of persistent Blue Fire AoEs, etc. Best of all, they wouldn't even have to update his model all that much.

I mean, Gaius already has a look for EX Mode in his respective game that isn't an eldritch horror (coughExdeathcough) (when his armor turns gold, maybe incorporating some of the Ultima Weapon into his gear design), and his EX Burst "Black Wolf", which he borrows power from Ifrit, Titan, and Garuda, respectively (with timed presses as normal), then finishes with an Ultima blast.

But besides that, I do hope this makes it to PS4. Oh my god, do I hope this comes to PS4. Maybe even allow for reading Dissidia/012 Save Data for special unlocks and bonuses?

Also, for those who don't know what Dissidia is, here's a couple videos of gameplay:

Cloud (VII) vs Sephiroth (VII): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAjuaWJpKPs
Shantotto (XI) vs. Feral Chaos (Final Boss, Dissidia's Story Mode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwRnZ_dUn48
Bartz (V) vs. Gilgamesh (V): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_abe6bex-_E

[DracotheDragon]

i am going to quote what i said in another thread about this

i was thinking about neal and actually he would be perfect, for the new disced game
his attacks are already made

Dalamud dive (in his ex form heavens fall)
Ravens beak (in his exmode Bahamuts favor)
Lunar dynamo
Iron Chariot
Fire (in ex Firaga)
Thunder (thundaga)
Ice (Blizzaga)
Lancet-shot (bahamuts pulse/claw)

His EX burst could be Megaflare (with FFXIV's bahamut or dalamud)

Text for going into EX mode "By the Power of Lord Dalamud, i will claim victory"

as a villain who wishes to purge the world of Eikons he could be on chaos's side easily, similar to Gabranth, a dog of war but unlike gabranth he is fighting to make peace, in the worst way possible, using chaos to create project meator

(if it was giaus, his ex burst could be ultima using ultima weapon)

Neal Van/Dues Darnis, just fits dissidia so perfectly.

[KaedrianLiang]

Shoulda been Hildebrand.

Hes the only character game with some....well character. The Scions are so rarely actually interacted with I don't see anyone actually getting any atatchment to them.

right click some npcs hanging around the rolling stones between cutscenes and objectives. You will get to know their personality, peeves and joys in their life.

Rising stones rather.

[KaedrianLiang]

No Rowena? Shes probably the most amazing side-character in the whole game!