Final Fantasy XII report

Over at GameSpy they're compiling all the latest info on the next installment in the Final Fantasy series. The article anticipates big things from FFXII, stating, "The changes really run deep in this one, and it has the potential to alienate fans. It could also be the freshest thing to happen to the series in years." Yasumi Matsuno (Final Fantasy Tactics series, Ogre Battle & Vagrant Story) is directing the title, and has chosen to set it in the world of Ivalice (where Tactics takes place). The story is centered around Rabanastre, a splendid royal city filled with peace and high technology. Unfortunately, it rests between the warring states of Archadia and Rosalia, and well, you can guess where it goes from there (Archadia takes the city as a strategic point of advantage). The game opens with Vaan, a young street kid eager to be free of oppresive Archadian rule, and lucky—I suppose—for him, will probably end up saving the world (with your help of course). Head over to GameSpy to view a more complete cast of characters and stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.