Word on the release of XIII could finally be with us upon the morrow - news reaching us that are convening an international press event in Tokyo at which a Japanese release date will be announced.

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In Japan, where the game is a exclusive, we're expecting the new to land in the 'winter' - and sooner or later the publisher are going to have to firm this one up.

In related news, we're told that Final Fantasy XIII Versus won't be on show at the Tokyo Game Show in late September, with only pre-Christmas debutants said to be on offer.

The proper Final Fantasy XIII, meanwhile, is expected out in Western markets for both the PS3 and at some point in 2010. We're hopeful of more news on this as the evenings start to draw-in.

By Luke Guttridge