Final Fantasy Type-0
"Final Fantasy Type-0" was originally titled "Final Fantasy Agito XIII", envisioned as a game for mobile devices. It was conceived in 2005 as part of "Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy", a subseries of "Final Fantasy" games linked by a common mythos. "Agito XIII" was the final original "Fabula Nova Crystallis" game to be created. The decision to make it a mobile game was based on the popularity of "". Hajime Tabata, who contributed to the "Fabula Nova Crystallis" mythos, was searching for a new project after finishing "Before Crisis" and became the game's director. "Before Crisis" producer Kosei Ito acted as producer before his move to Capcom prior to 2009. Beginning development in 2006, it was first announced at that year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). It was said to offer on-the-go access to the "Fabula Nova Crystallis" universe, using gameplay functions exclusive to mobile phones of the time. The concept was to deliver a game for mobile platforms equivalent to a console game from the main "Final Fantasy" series, and to make it available in its entirety upon release rather than in episodic format.
Final Fantasy VII
The world of "Final Fantasy VII" is explored further in the "Compilation of Final Fantasy VII", a series of games, animated features, and short stories. The first title in the "Compilation" is the mobile game "", a prequel focusing on the Turks' activities six years before the original game. The CGI film sequel "", set two years after the game, was the first title announced but the second to be released. Special DVD editions of the film included "", an original video animation that recounts the destruction of Nibelheim. "" and its mobile phone counterpart, "", are third-person shooters set one year after "Advent Children". "Dirge" focuses on the backstory of Vincent Valentine, whose history was left mostly untold in "Final Fantasy VII". The most recent title is the PlayStation Portable game "", an action role-playing game that centers on Zack's past.