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More info on Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book
In the latest update for Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book, some info relating to the game's battle system and characters is revealed. The game is to feature 3 playable characters in (the obvious) Chocobo, Shiroma (a White Mage) and Chromo (the Black Mage responsible for bestowing the book upon our yellow-feathered protagonist). The game's villain is Bebazu, who is sealed within the magical book in the game's title of the same name.The battle system for the game is card-based. Using cards causes them to be gone for good, however after you win each battle you are gifted with new cards, so your deck is very much a renewable resource. It is also said that there will be character cards, like the ones present in Final Fantasy VIII, so discretion is certainly advised.See also: Wark! Chocobo coming to the DS Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book gets Japanese date Checking out Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book
Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book trailer
Everyone loves the chocobo. And why not? He's got his own theme music, he's the best ride in all of Final Fantasy, and then there's the whole "Wark!" business. No one can resist the fluffy giant chicken. You think you can? Oh, brother, we have something for you. It's the new Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book trailer, and it is cuteness personified. No matter how crusty or curmudgeonly you think you are, this trailer is guaranteed to make you murmur, "Aww," at least once. And hey, these days, it's hip to be sensitive. Just let it out, man. We won't tell. The trailer is embedded after the jump, and it really is just as precious as ... well ... things that are extra precious, like babies and gold rings with scribbles. Even malboros, one of the most fearsome enemies in the FF-verse, seem totally cuddly, despite our memories of their bad breath.
Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book gets Japanese date
While there is still no word if the US will see the Square-Enix Final Fantasy spin-off, Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book, those who plan on importing it anyway will be pleased to hear that it got a release date. Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book will reach Japanese shelves December 14, 2006. With the web site up and screenshots a plenty, we hope to hear more about the title coming to the States. Square certainly is showing the love for gamers this year. This Fall has been a Final Fantasy overload and now they are hitting us with spin-offs. Square, we love you. [Via Go Nintendo]
Tons of Chocobo site updates [Update 1]
Besides finding a few really silly and sad pictures of people dressed up as chocobos, we also discovered that Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book's site has a lot of updates. Little yellow chocobo supported by a stick will take you on a tour of his world and even introduces you to a few friends. Yes, the site is still in Japanese so unless you speak it fluently, you're in the same boat as we are. There are a ton of images to look at and a nice yellow wallpaper to help you go down to crazytown after staring at it for a good five minutes. While there is still no word on whether or not this will reach the States, we still feel that another addition to our FF chocobo spin-off collection wouldn't hurt. [Update 1: Oh, those pesky typos!]
Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book Screens
Go Nintendo has three or so screens from Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book. The game definitely has an interesting look to it and you would be better off translating the original Japanese site the images are from to get a better feel for what it's all about. In spite of all the spin-offs from Final Fantasy, we can't help but want to play this one. There have been games based around the chocobo's before and we are excited to see where they are taking these lovable creatures next.
