Final Fantasy VII Day: A celebration for fans

After years of trying, the day has finally come for Final Fantasy VII fans! Final Fantasy is not only a staple in the video games industry — but all over the world. But, Final Fantasy VII is one of those games that completely changed role-playing games. And, the game’s popularity instead of getting lower through … Read more

Final Fantasy XVI trailer shows off power of PS5, Yoshida says

Naoki Yoshida is bragging about how the latest Final Fantasy game will utilize the PS5. Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida says that the game will fully utilize the power of Sony’s next-generation console, the PlayStation 5. Yoshida made the statement during a livestreamed update for Final Fantasy XIV, the franchise’s MMORPG that remains popular … Read more

Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier tournament registration opens with $10k prize pool

Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier is getting an online tournament. Registration is now open. Square Enix is hosting an official online tournament for Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier in North America. Starting today until August 5 at 2:59 AM Eastern Time, players can register for the tournament and test their skills for a … Read more

Final Fantasy I through VI remasters coming to PC and mobile

Square Enix has announced that it is offering “Pixel Remasters” of Final Fantasy I, II, III, IV, V, and VI. They are coming to PC via Steam, Android, and iOS devices. “The pixel remaster series brings all the magic of the originals combined with quality-of-life upgrades while staying faithful to the retro design of these … Read more

Tetsuya Nomura discusses bringing Yuffie to life in Final Fantasy VII Remake

Tetsuya Nomura, the director of Final Fantasy VII Remake, discusses bringing Yuffie back to life in a new interview. The fan-favorite Wutai Ninja returns to Final Fantasy VII Remake Episode Intermission. Final Fantasy VII has come a long way since its original release on the PS1 in 1997. After 23 years, the classic returned last … Read more

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker launches on November 23

Square Enix has revealed details about the fourth expansion of Final Fantasy XIV Online, known as Endwalker. During the opening keynote, Producer & Director Naoki Yoshida revealed the fourth extension of Square Enix’s MMO at the Digital Fan Festival 2021. They announced the release date as well as new details about future content in the … Read more

Pre-register for the Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier closed beta

Square Enix’s battle royale action mobile game, Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier, is now accepting pre-registrations for an upcoming closed beta test. The beta will take place from June 1 to 7. In Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier, players battle it out to be the last soldier standing in an intense battle royale experience. In … Read more

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered launches on Android and iOS

Square Enix has launched Final Fantasy VIII Remastered on mobile devices. Final Fantasy VIII Remastered features newly rendered visuals that breathe life into the game’s characters like never before. Players step into the shoes of SeeD recruit Squall Leonhart and resistance fighter Rinoa Heartilly as they work together to save the world from the military … Read more

Final Fantasy VII Remake: Material Ultimania coming later this year

Square Enix Manga & Books is publishing Final Fantasy VII Remake: Material Ultimania with artwork from the game later this year. They also just announced My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World, volume 1. Here are some more details on the two different books. Final Fantasy … Read more

War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius has a new holiday-themed event

Celebrate the holidays in War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. Starting today until December 29, join in on the merry celebrations with new and festive units, jolly in-game items and rewards, and a free daily MR+ guaranteed unit summon. New content arriving in the War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius holiday event includes … Read more

Final Fantasy XIV Online expanded free trial includes Heavensward

Square Enix is expanding the Final Fantasy XIV Online free trial to include the complete first expansion. The Final Fantasy XIV Online free trial includes the base game, A Realm Reborn, plus the Heavensward expansion through Patch 3.56. The level cap has been increased to level 60 as well. Deals Save $4 on the Shadowbringers … Read more

War of the Visions FFBE event draws inspiration from original Final Fantasy

Starting today, War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius is having an in-game event based on the original Final Fantasy. The in-game event features familiar characters and quest maps that draw inspiration from locations in the beloved classic RPG. Players can summon an exclusive character from the original Final Fantasy and earn valuable rewards and bonuses. … Read more

Final Fantasy VII Remake original soundtrack CD set gets US release date

The seven-disc Final Fantasy VII Remake original soundtrack is getting its North American CD release in July. That’s according to a new Amazon product page, which lists the release date as July 31, 2020. This is the standard edition set rather than the limited edition that was released earlier in the year. And, again, this … Read more

Final Fantasy VII Remake: A deeper dive into the story and ending

The internet is ablaze with thoughts, theories, and ending explain videos about the Final Fantasy VII Remake. In the weeks and months to come, players are going to delve deeper into the game’s mythology, discovering more context for that divisive ending. This article is going to delve into spoilers for the ending. So if you’ve … Read more

The truths and dangers of video game nostalgia

The video game industry has seen a resurgence of remade titles the last few years – from Resident Evil 3 and Doom to Final Fantasy VII. Even the Half-Life series had multiple fan entries made even before we finally got Half-Life: Alyx. But each and every one of these – despite being redone from the … Read more

Final Fantasy XIV Online Starter Edition with 30-day trial free for limited time

Square Enix has temporarily made the PS4 version of Final Fantasy XIV Online Starter Edition free. The free game offer runs through May 26. You can claim your copy of the game via the PlayStation Store in Japan, North America, and Europe. The PC version of the game is not currently included as part of the promotion. Final … Read more

War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius Review

Those familiar with the mobile game market know that finding solid RPG experiences can be a test of either patience or your wallet. This is especially true among the freemium crowd. Oftentimes, mobile RPGs are story light, burying advancement behind various in-game currencies to make the desire to spend more enticing. Refreshingly, Square Enix seems … Read more

The evolution of Final Fantasy VII: PS1 classic to PS4 remake

The long-anticipated remake of Final Fantasy VII has finally happened. So let’s scratch the surface of how the original has evolved into the Remake. The most obvious overhaul is the combat system. It borrows the intricacies of Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy XV‘s combat and blends them with the original game’s materia system. The … Read more