Final Fantasy XIII-2 Details: Sazh Returns, Casinos and More

Dengeki PlayStation has the scoop this week, among other things.

As detailed in the magazine, Sazh’s role in the game is not yet clear, but director Toriyama says that he is working to better Gran Pulse.

Dengeki also has a bit on XIII-’s casino and Time Labyrinth system.

The casino exists in a large city known as Xanadu. Both chocobo racing and slot machines await you in this Gold Saucer-esque land.

Time Labyrinth is a new game mechanic. This is a sort of dungeon-like area, which will be mandatory for story progression. Floors will disappear beneath you as you advance, gathering crystals to solve the puzzles involving clock faces. Fear not, however, as the story dungeons will be made simple, according to Toriyama. Ones related to side quests, however, will be much more difficult.