IGN started streaming their latest trailer for the Final Fantasy XIII-2 game which will be released in the US on January 31, 2012. This short trailer focuses on the characters, grouping them by the rivals (Lightning & Caius), the heroes (Noel & Serah) and the returning stars (Hope & Snow).

There has also been a bit of controversy over the downloadable costumes, specifically barely-legal Serah’s low cut resort-style wear and a certain bikini that totally contradicts prior comments made in October by producer Yoshinori Kitase that the swimsuit/school-girl types of outfits would be “unbalanced for the game’s scenes.”
Not so sure about the “resort” costumes, but the trailer looks pretty good. Gamespot has the first 19 minutes of the opening; you can view it here. Here’s the latest artwork from Square Enix showing Serah and Noel’s new costumes.
