Final Fantasy VII PC released early, then pulled

IGZ Bot · 08-05-2012, 10:15 AM

Yes, it is possible for a game to be considered "released early" in 2012 even after having been originally made in 1997. The new PC version of Final Fantasy VII showed up for sale on the website last night, according to reports on the forums.

The problem is that the downloaded copies don't work yet. The automatic license activation (through the SecuROM DRM) failed for those who bought it, and manual serial number entry also didn't work.

If that's how it is for early purchasers, it's probably a good idea that Square Enix pulled the apparently erroneous purchase links. The total price attached to these early sales was $12.70, so expect that to be the price when it's ready for prime time.

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Final Fantasy VII PC released early, then pulled originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 05 Aug 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IGZ Bot Not A Real User Gamertag: InsomniacGamerZ Location: Chicago, iL Posts: 10,092 posts Member No.: 5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Thanks Received: 26	Final Fantasy VII PC released early, then pulled Yes, it is possible for a game to be considered "released early" in 2012 even after having been originally made in 1997. The new PC version of Final Fantasy VII showed up for sale on the website last night, according to reports on the forums. The problem is that the downloaded copies don't work yet. The automatic license activation (through the SecuROM DRM) failed for those who bought it, and manual serial number entry also didn't work. If that's how it is for early purchasers, it's probably a good idea that Square Enix pulled the apparently erroneous purchase links. The total price attached to these early sales was $12.70, so expect that to be the price when it's ready for prime time. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]Final Fantasy VII PC released early, then pulled originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 05 Aug 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink \| Email this \| Comments More...

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