I’m not sure how much of that was the case with FFX, but if any of those – unfortunately Japanese – practices were true, it does make it more forgivable from a distance. Doesn’t make it any less annoying to LISTEN to while playing, but still.

If only everybody could follow Naughty Dog’s example and record the dialogue with ALL the actors present while simultaneously motion-capturing the scene using said actors. It makes the dialogue, the animations and the interactions all incredibly natural.

But of course, there’s the issue of writing again, and that’s where FFXIII fell, because the VA itself wasn’t so bad, but it was hard to tell under that dialogue.

You all must have realized that I havent been as adept
and updated in terms of modern technology of our current zeitgeist, namely the Ipod, Twitter, Facebook and not to forget the device known as Playstation 3.

Understanding our society is a top priority for me,
as I have to represent it adequately.
I went to Gamestop to get a copy of “Final Fantasy XIII”, which seems to be ‘all the rage’ with our citizens, according to press.
Never have I experienced a more horrible piece of media. I suffered through its monotone, boring storyline, chasing a neverending tunnel of mental terror and was just about to give up on videogames as a form of entertainment.

By coincidence I came across Star Ocean – The Last Hope, which despite its rather childish plot did not disappoint. I found myself enjoying the time I was investing into it, other than the game I mentioned above.

I am getting more into gaming now,
and to you fellow americans I would like to voice
a “kk bai thx”.

Best regards,
-President Obama

@Lusi-I think you might be right, it does sort of sound like the VA was recorded in isolation, especially Yuna.

I too have been playing Agarest War, and I’m enjoying it so far. Sometimes it feels like it moves a little slowly though. I wish there was a bit more story between battles, even if it’s not the best story ever.