In honor of Final Fantasy XIII coming out this coming week, we have the lush Final Fantasy XII Collector's Edition Guide if you:
- need help getting through the previous game in the series
- just want to enjoy the beautiful artwork
This version has one of the nicest covers we've seen on a game guide, so you may just want to display it prominently on your coffee table.
The guide itself will tell you everything you want to know about Ivalice with a full walkthrough of the game and details on weapons, magicks, items, side quests, secrets and more.
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I honestly can't wait for FFXIII to come out. Good thing I have Yakuza 3 to keep me busy.
Awesome contest! I still haven't beat Final Fantasy XII yet and this guide would be perfect to help me out!
This guide is going to be a must have for any Final Fantasy fan.
I hope this game is as good as I wish it is.
Penelo was my favorite in Final Fantasy XII. ♥
Sweet! I have only just begun XII and this would really help out!
FFXII was an amazing game. I love how the series has evolved from simple 8 bit graphics to a more robust 3d style. And yet, it still is able to maintain the main combat style that the whole final fantasy series is based on. I can already tell that FFXIII is going to be amazing.
I have the Collector's Edition of FFXII, it'd be cool to get the guide to go along with it.
this contest is pants.
I'm extremely excited about Final Fantasy XIII. It's a bit of a downer that it couldn't come out a bit sooner so I could enjoy it during Spring Break. So I may not get to play it until sometime in the summer once school is over.
Would love to have this guide to help me through it!
Really looking forward to FF13. Anyone have any idea where a person can get a cheap copy of the gold edition of Marvel Ultimate Alliance?
I so need to play FXII. I have really been slacking.
Cool. I picked up the collector's edition of the game not that long and the wife hasn't started it yet, so this would be perfect. She's one of those people who loved FF8. :)
Can't wait until the Final Fantasy XIII CE guide comes out. I'm a sucker a for Collector's Edition guide. It's a shame they didn't start making CE guides for Final Fantasy from the first game and any others until FFXII, especially with all Final Fantasy has to offer. They should at least compile an artbook from all the Final Fantasy games. This is going to be great.
Just announce something new for Final Fantasy Versus XIII, Nomura!!!
Oh, fun. This is the only US release I have not played.
Here's to hoping I win! I ordered the game the other day, but I generally suck at RPGs so the guide would help out a lot!
I'm getting back into FFXII right now, so yeah I could definitely use this guide. Right now I'm relying on neoseeker.com, and old Tips & Tricks mag. guides.
I never did make it through FFXII. It was too much hassle, and GameFAQS was no help at all. I suppose a detailed guide would just hit the spot.
i would like the guide
Awesome, in it for the artwork.
Awesome giveaway I love ff best series ever!
I wish it were Tuesday
I am so unsure if I want to buy this game or not but with a guide I think I may have to. :D
awesome prize, big ff fan. i have yet to play ff 12 though.
I can't wait until the 9th for this game! Final Fantasy XIII is going to be an awesome game.
Can't wait for this game!
This game is going to be great, and I'm even more pumped for FFXIV for PC!
I'm not usually a fan of guides but if I can get one for free, sweet.
The game looks absolutely amazing, I can't wait!
The game looks amazing!
XII is the only main Final Fantasy game I have never completed. This may just be the push I need.
Count me in - would give me an incentive to finish up FF XII, although XIII will have me occupied for a while first! ;)
I put a lot of hours into FF12, so a guide would be a nice thing to have.
By the way, you guys are doing a great job with this site and these giveaways.
I loved this game, but never got a chance to finish. Hopefully I can finish FFXIII this time around.
its LIMITED EDITION!!!!
Hook me up Big Dog!
This hardcover edition of the strategy guide looks awesome!
FFXIII definitely looks beast, as does this guide.
I still need to play and beat this game, so much for getting it done before FFXIII. But at least I'll feel like I have some initiative with this guide.
I just bought Final Fantasy X-2; getting pumped for FF XIII.
Cant't wait for this game!
I never finished FF12, this would help me remember where I am and what I'm supposed to be doing in the game! I hear FF13 is more linear, which as a busy gamer, I appreciate.
Can't wait for XIII. I never played XII, but maybe I will if I get this guide xD
Nice prize, thanks for the opportunity.
Still haven't gotten around to final fantasy XII, so the guide will be useful. Thanks!
Is it shiny?
it will be nice to take a break from shooters, shooters, and more shooters
Collectors Edition, sweet
Awesome contest. Despite all the "meh ish" reviews, I'm still looking forward to this game.
Really looking forward to this game. I have loved all the Final Fantasies so far. :)
Oh, wow...I've always sort of needed a guide for this game. There's way too much going on :/
Can't wait for this game, huge fan of the series hint the name "Jenova" in my username and everything else I have. FF 8 is my favorite though so don't let that throw it off just cause of Jenova! Hope I win :)
The soundtrack is amazing and the graphics look superb. It's almost hard to believe this game is real.
I am skeptical about the game due to all the things I've been reading/hearing since I went to Japan two months ago. Still! You won't know till you play it! Giving the game the benefit of the doubt I went and ordered the FFXIII Limited Edition Guide from Barnes and Nobles (Amazon was sold out T_T) in anticipation!
never played a FF game i am mostly a FPS player but so many people are talking about the new one so i might check this game out i also got into rpg games like mass effect
Have the game pre-ordered and even though I hear the game is fairly linear i would still love the guide. If for nothing else the artwork. :)
Still need to beat 12. The guide would help ^^
I never really got game guides for the strategies and tips - only for the delightful browsing. I hope I can get to do this for FFXII.
Would love to win this!
FF13 is peaking my interest now. The guide will help :D
I've been waiting for this game so long :) I took time off of work just so I could sit on my butt and play for days.
Super site! Your style is so refreshing compared to most other writers. Thank you for writing when you do, I will be sure to read more!
Quit playing after investing 60 hours because I stopped for a few weeks and couldn't remember what to do next. If I win, I'll finally put forth the effort to beat this game.
I probably spent the most time on FF12 out of all the FF games. And I still didn't finish every sidequest.
Even I don't have the game, with this guide I can imagine playing it!
I got to say this is a Perfect idea for a prize, FFXII, leading up to FFXIII. I want!
Well I must say I do hope I win, the final fantasy series is a favorite of mine and winning the guide would be most helpful indeed. Thanks in advance for offering such a nice contest as this :]
Man I remember playing this game all those years ago, I know for a fact i never found everything I could. With FFXIII coming out it's a good idea to go back to XII to revisit FF
never really did get into XII. The MMO style just didn't really entertain me.
Love all the FF games. Would love this guide. :)
Keep up the good work!
This is one of few Final Fantasy games I don't have the accompanying guide, and while I've finished the game, the guide would look great with my LE of the game.
A guide for this game would be muy muy useful!
It would give me an excuse to play it again.
VROOM VROOM IFRIT VROOM
Looking forward to FF XIII.
Nice contest. Site has gained my attention.
post rasin bran
Hope I win gamestop sold out of the guides for me ;(
cant wait for ffx13
I'm in as usual.
Well, since I won't be playing XIII, maybe I can try XII.
I could use this guide. :)
worth a try
Finally a new FF game, Yay!
Great contest! Looking forward to potentially winning..
Ahhh, I was just about to start playing FFXII too. This would definitely be helpful for me!
My job burnt down to the ground this week.....winning this would be the first good thing for me this week.
I'm currently feeling tired at work....I blame FF13 for my lack of sleep.
I've always liked the art/setting of FFXII, and also the ability to use any type of weapon for any character. Hope I win!
Would love to get the guide, especially since I can barely afford the game as it is! :)
Brother just gave me the LE of the game. It would be the cherry on top to get the guide.
I plan to play through the game once without a guide, but it will be great for that second play through...
Mmm... collector's edition guide. This would go nicely with my collector's edition steelbook. and I haven't even played it yet so a guide would be great! :)
The guide will be useful when I decide to finish this game. :)
Thanks for the offer!
I was looking forward to playing this game and the guide sounds cool
And the winner is... 89. Mike
Congrats. The next giveaway (starting in a few hours) will be GoW related.
I love final fantasy!!! I would love to get this guide!!