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News The Famous Cross-Dressing Mission in Final Fantasy VII Is 'More Modern' in the Remake
Plus more new details
By all accounts, Final Fantasy VII Remake is looking hugely impressive. We might only be exploring Midgar in the first instalment, but if the whole game is being given the same treatment, we can't wait to see the new takes on our favourite moments from the original. One of those is an early point in the game: the cross-dressing...
News Keanu Reeves and Final Fantasy VII Remake Dominate Social Media at E3 2019
Nintendo won though
They were by far two of the biggest moments of a lacklustre E3 2019, and it looks like social media agrees with us. Exclusively revealed to Hollywood Reporter, Keanu Reeves' appearance at Microsoft's press conference and Final Fantasy VII Remake's gameplay presentation were two of the biggest conversation drivers across
E3 2019 Final Fantasy VII Remake Is Being Developed as a PS4 and PS5 Title
Cross-gen is happening
Is Final Fantasy VII Remake going to end up on the PS5 as well as the PS4? We certainly wouldn't bet against it. In fact, we'd probably put money on it getting a PS5 version when the console launches, supposedly in late 2020. But Square Enix isn't quite ready to unveil its plans for next-gen just yet, as you'd expect. It is,...
E3 2019 Final Fantasy VII Remake Producer Says Future Entries Will Be Released on a Quicker Basis
Come back in 2022?
We don't know how many games the Final Fantasy VII Remake will be split across, but the title's producer has said that those future entries will have a quicker development time than the experience that kicks things off in March 2020. At E3 2019, producer
So says Square Enix
Despite looking absolutely superb, there are still a lot of questions surrounding Final Fantasy VII Remake, particularly when it comes to the game's structure and length. As we now know, Final Fantasy VII Remake is a "saga" broken up into multiple games. However, Square Enix doesn't actually know how many games it'll end up...
E3 2019 How Many Parts Will Final Fantasy VII Remake Be Split Into? Not Even Square Enix Knows
Please be excited
If Final Fantasy VII Remake is going to be divided up into multiple, large-scale releases, how many instalments are there going to be? It's a fair question, and one that'll probably have crossed the mind of every Final Fantasy fan since the game's showing at the Square Enix E3 presser. The first game will be purely based in Midgar,...
E3 2019 Final Fantasy VII Remake Is Spread Across Two Discs, and That's Just Midgar
PSone flashbacks
We thought this was some kind of weird Japanese to English translation during Square Enix's E3 2019 showcase, but no, Final Fantasy VII Remake is actually going to ship on two discs, as evidenced by the picture above. To be clear, we're talking about the "first game" here -- the one that launches in March 2020, and takes place only...
E3 2019 Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Journeys to PS4 This Winter
Release window confirmed
It's been months since we heard about Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition, and while we still don't have a concrete release date, we do have a release window courtesy of Square Enix's E3 2019 showcase. The co-op enabled adventure will arrive on PlayStation 4 this Winter, the publisher has confirmed. It also...
E3 2019 Final Fantasy 8 Remastered Comes to PS4 This Year
The rumour was true
Square Enix is finally bringing Final Fantasy VIII to PlayStation 4. An enhanced version has been out on PC for years, but this is specifically Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, and it's coming to Sony's console later this year. The press release says that we can look forward to "overhauled visuals". It remains to be seen just how...
E3 2019 Incredible Final Fantasy VII Remake Gameplay Saves E3
Watch out for the tail laser
Good lord, Final Fantasy VII Remake looks superb. We expected a lot from this project, but this first real gameplay chunk has us seriously hyped. Shown during Square Enix's E3 2019 showcase, it features the Guard Scorpion boss battle from near the beginning of the game, in which Cloud and Barret find themselves facing...
E3 2019 Final Fantasy VII Remake Trailer Shows Tifa for the First Time, Sephiroth Speaks
Picture perfect
Final Fantasy VII Remake got a great new trailer at Square Enix's E3 2019 showcase, and yes, Tifa has finally been revealed. Oh, and we get to see Cloud on his bike. And Sephiroth is here. Man, what a trailer! We reckon Tifa is looking pretty much perfect, and Sephiroth is looking as mean as ever. Do you like what you see? Show us...
E3 2019 Final Fantasy VII Remake's 'First Game' Takes Place in Midgar Alone
But it's a full game
Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy VII Remake is going to be broken into up parts. However, the publisher was quick to point out that each instalment will be the size of a full game. The first title, simply called Final Fantasy VII Remake, which launches on the 3rd March 2020, will take place in Midgar alone. That's...
Rumour Final Fantasy 8 Remaster to Be Revealed During Square Enix's E3 2019 Show
Get your gunblades ready
We've had a Final Fantasy VII remaster. We've had a Final Fantasy IX remaster. But what about a Final Fantasy VIII remaster? Well, a reworked version of Final Fantasy VIII's been available on PC for an eternity, but it's a bit weird that it's never arrived on PlayStation 4. Square Enix has a history of taking its sweet time...
E3 2019 Is Final Fantasy VII Remake Split Into Multiple Games? We'll Know for Sure Soon
Square Enix should reveal all
Final Fantasy VII Remake has a release date, believe it or not, and although it's not launching this year, it's actually not that far away. But what is Final Fantasy VII Remake? Square Enix has, on multiple occasions, made it sound like Remake will be split up into multiple episodes, with each episode supposedly being...
E3 2019 Final Fantasy VII Remake Release Date Is March 2020
Finally
Hot news coming through, folks: Final Fantasy VII Remake has a release date. Announced moments ago at the Final Fantasy VII Live concert in Los Angeles, the highly anticipated reimagining of Square's classic Japanese role-playing title will launch worldwide for PlayStation 4 on the 3rd March, 2020. The date appears at the end of a new...
Rumour New Final Fantasy VII Remake Trailer Drops Tonight, Ahead of Square Enix E3 Showcase
Cloudy forecast
There's a Final Fantasy VII concert taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles tonight at 6pm Pacific (that's 2am UK time), and supposedly, it's going to host a brand new Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer. This rumour comes from the ever-reliable ZhugeEX, who says that a "full trailer" for the upcoming remake will be shown...
News Every Final Fantasy Soundtrack Is Now on Spotify
Finally
Whoa, hey, hold on. Since when did Square Enix add every Final Fantasy soundtrack to Spotify? Did we miss something? Search 'Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack' on Spotify, click albums, and you'll find 'em. From the beeping tunes of Final Fantasy VI to the glorious orchestral swells of Final Fantasy XIV and everything in between, some of the...
News Square Enix Financial Forecasts Suggest Final Fantasy VII Remake Won't Launch Before March 2020
The Avengers, too
After having seen new gameplay from Final Fantasy VII Remake last week, many hopeful onlookers were wondering whether the game might actually release later this year. It is, after all, going to be chopped up into multiple instalments, and it's confirmed to be at E3 2019
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Screenshots Are Faithful But Fantastic
Cloud nine
It looks good, right? The reaction to Final Fantasy VII Remake’s reintroduction may have been muted by Square Enix’s awful messaging yet again, but the new footage that we’ve seen of the long-awaited release is exciting. In order to complement last night’s teaser trailer, publisher Square Enix has dropped a batch of new screens
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Will Still Be an Episodic Release
What does this mean for PS5?
How often do we get to link back to an article we wrote in December of 2015? Such is the development timeline of Final Fantasy VII Remake, that Square Enix has reiterated that the game will still be split up into multiple episodes, as seen in the tweet below. Upon the original announcement, it was sort of assumed that...
State of Play Final Fantasy VII Remake Returns with New Gameplay, More to Come at E3
Finally
Yes! The rumours were real! Final Fantasy VII Remake has indeed returned, this time via a short teaser that was broadcast as part of Sony's latest State of Play episode. Said teaser actually shows off a bit more of the project, and all told, it looks like it's coming along quite nicely. We get to see some combat as well as some cutscene...
Or he could just be trolling
The second State of Play broadcast from Sony is tomorrow, and despite the platform holder outlining what to expect, rumours have been swirling about what else might crop up during the 10-minute presentation. In addition to a look at the MediEvil remake, Sony has promised the reveal of a brand new game, but word on the...
News There's Speculation that Final Fantasy VII Remake May Reappear in Time for E3
We're not holding our breath
How many years have we been waiting on Final Fantasy VII Remake now? Too many is the only correct answer to that question, but could we finally get some new information in the coming months? Maybe at E3 2019? Well, anything's possible, and there's some speculation doing the rounds right now that says it's happening. All...
News Final Fantasy XV's Final DLC Is Finally Out Now
The end has come
It's over! It's finally over! Today's an important day, folks, for today, Final Fantasy XV comes to an end. To be fair to Square Enix, the developer's done a good job of supporting the title for over two years, even if we haven't been huge fans of the DLC episodes or many of the free content updates. Anyway, the game's final DLC,...
News Square Enix Documentary Goes In-Depth on the Best Final Fantasy Game (That's IX, FYI)
Do, do do do dooooo
Ah, Final Fantasy IX. Objectively the best Final Fantasy game ever made, it's a PSone classic. At the time of its original release, it went against the trends that Square Soft itself had set. Instead of following in the footsteps of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy IX ditched the series' most recent sci-fi...
News Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Free Edition Is Out Now on PS4
As the crystal foretold
The free edition of Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is available to download now on PlayStation 4. If you're interested in taking it for a spin, just head over to the PlayStation Store and give it a quick search -- it should pop up alongside the full game. The free version features a set roster of characters that rotates on a...
News Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Free Version Launches in March on PS4
Free-for-all
Announced back in November of last year, a free-to-play version of Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is heading the PS4. The playable character roster will rotate each week, and you'll be able to play online against other free users as well as those who own the full game. The free version's set to launch on the 12th March, and should be a good...
Let it rest
When did Final Fantasy XV come out again? It feels like an eternity ago! Square Enix is still busy beavering away on expansion packs for the role-playing game, however – although Episode Ardyn will be its last. You may recall that the publisher had several other packs in the pipeline, but they were scrapped when
News Final Fantasy XIII's Snow Punches His Way into Dissidia Final Fantasy NT
Nice hair
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT's next DLC character has been revealed, and it's everyone's favourite punching bag Snow Villiers from Final Fantasy XIII. He's assuming his Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII form here, complete with his crystal arm thing. Hey, give us a break, it's been years since we played that one. Anyway, he'll be...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake 'Misinformation' Addressed By Director
"Development is going favourably"
There's always going to be cynicism surrounding the development of Final Fantasy VII Remake, but director Tetsuya Nomura seems keen to keep people optimistic. Speaking to Famitsu at a recent Dissidia Final Fantasy event in Japan, he attempts to set the record straight. According to Nomura, the current speculation...
News Square Enix Has a New AAA Title in Production for PS5
You read the headline correctly
Square Enix is working on a new AAA title for the PlayStation 5, according to the LinkedIn profile of a 3D Character Model Artist at Luminous Productions. While the resume has since been updated to remove any reference to Sony’s next-gen system, the Internet managed to screen grab it ahead of time – it’s...
In Japan, at least
Yuna, the innocent summoner from Final Fantasy X, is the next additional character coming to Dissidia Final Fantasy NT. She joins Tidus and Jecht as the game's third Final Fantasy X fighter, and she looks pretty cool in her character trailer, which we've embedded above. The Dissidia news doesn't stop there, though. Square Enix...
News Three of Four Final Fantasy XV DLC Episodes Cancelled, Director Tabata Leaves Square Enix
That was some livestream
The second anniversary livestream for Final Fantasy XV is over, and to be frank it was one heck of a weird show. Square Enix opened by telling us that three of the four previously announced DLC character episodes have been cancelled. Episode Aranea, Episode Lunafreya, and Episode Noctis have all been axed. Episode Ardyn,...
News Square Enix Thinking About Ideas Regarding Final Fantasy VII Remake's Release
Every Cloud and all that
Tetsuya Nomura, the legendary Square Enix producer, is about to start work on Final Fantasy VII Remake – despite the game being announced and even demoed three years ago. The infamous industry veteran admitted during a closed event as attended by Famitsu and translated by Gematsu that he’s been focused on
News Final Fantasy XV Livestream Set for Next Week
Noctis again
Hey, remember Final Fantasy XV? After years and years of writing about the bloody thing, we'd almost reached a point where we'd forgotten it exists, but Square Enix wasn't about to let that happen. The publisher will be hosting a two year anniversary livestream next week, on the 7th November, and it'll be prerecorded so that the world...
News GameCube Classic Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Is Being Remastered on PS4
Due in 2019
A Nintendo GameCube exclusive title that focused on co-op action, we remember spending countless hours with the unbelievably charming Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles -- and now it's being remastered for PlayStation 4. The game was announced during Sony's PlayStation LineUp Tour event in Japan, where it got a brief...
News Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD Is Out Now on PS4
Just like that
Oh, so this is just... Happening, is it? The mobile version of Final Fantasy XV -- complete with simplistic graphics, cutesy character models, and an overhauled battle system -- is now available to purchase on PlayStation 4 as Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD. It's priced at £24.99 in the UK and $29.99 in the...
Rumour Final Fantasy XV Mobile Version Coming to PS4
Spotted on the store
A game icon for the mobile version of Final Fantasy XV has been spotted on the UK PlayStation Store, suggesting that the game is coming to PlayStation 4 in the near future. It's titled Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD. Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition is a scaled-back version of Final Fantasy XV that...
News Final Fantasy XV Is the Fastest Selling Entry in the Franchise Thus Far
Worth the wait
Final Fantasy XV has sold 7.7 million copies both physically and digitally since its release in 2016, making it the fastest selling entry in the famous franchise thus far. According to some number crunching online, this also makes it the fourth best-selling game in the series to date, and it’s apparently outpacing Final Fantasy...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Behemoth Fight - How to Beat Behemoth
5 essential tips
The Behemoth has arrived in Monster Hunter: World as part of the game's crossover event with Final Fantasy XIV. After completing two special missions -- one that sees you hunt a rather strange Kulu Yaku and one that tasks you with beating Behemoth up just enough so that he runs away -- you're granted the ability to properly...
News Final Fantasy VIII's Rinoa Will Bring Explosive Dogs to Dissidia NT
Woof
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT's next downloadable content character has been revealed, and it's Rinoa Heartilly from Final Fantasy VIII. Hopefully her inclusion puts a smile on Squall's grumpy mug. Rinoa appears to be faithfully recreated in Team Ninja's arena fighter. She comes equipped with her frisbee launcher thing, and yes, she can shoot her...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake and Kingdom Hearts III Were Announced Too Early, Admits Dev
Wow, really?
In a rather open interview with Italian site Multiplayer -- as translated by Kingdom Hearts Insider -- Square Enix game director and artist Tetsuya Nomura admits that both Final Fantasy VII Remake and Kingdom Hearts III wer
News Final Fantasy VII Remake 'Moving Along More Than Expected'
Every Cloud has a silver lining
Final Fantasy VII Remake was only announced three years ago, but there was good news for fans at E3 2018: the game is actually in development. And chatting with Weekly Famitsu – with translations via Gematsu
E3 2018 Good News! Final Fantasy VII Remake Is in Development
"It's not just in the early concept stages"
Final Fantasy VII Remake was announced three years ago, but there’s good news for fans of the PSone Classic: the PlayStation 4 version is "actually in development". We’re being facetious, but Tetsuya Nomura’s update to The Verge deserves it – he had the brass neck to tell the tech site that the...
E3 2018 Final Fantasy's Behemoth Is Roaring into Monster Hunter: World This Summer
It's a big one
Yet another free update is hitting Monster Hunter: World, this time adding the fearsome Behemoth of Final Fantasy fame. You can get a brief look at the beast in the announcement trailer above, and the update is set to launch later this summer. This is all part of a collaboration between Capcom and Square Enix. If you missed the...
E3 2018 Final Fantasy XIV Meets Monster Hunter: World in New Crossover Event
The hunt is on
Later this Summer, Square Enix will be bringing a special event to the world of Eorza in Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn. With the help of Capcom, Monster Hunter: World is arriving in the MMO, giving players the chance to assist a cheeky little Palico and hunt down a deadly Rathalos. More information should be...
News Please Be Excited for a New Off-Screen Shot of Final Fantasy VII Remake
Cloud nine
Here’s the Air Buster from Final Fantasy VII’s opening hours, spotted in all its PlayStation 4 glory on development leader Naoki Hamaguchi’s computer screen. You may laugh, but this is probably the best Final Fantasy VII Remake update you’re getting this year. The image was spotted as part of Square Enix’s recruitment page,...
News Locke from Final Fantasy VI Is Dissidia NT's Next DLC Character
Locke what we have here
Locke Cole, Final Fantasy VI's heroic thief, is joining the playable character roster of Dissidia Final Fantasy NT. He was revealed during Square Enix's most recent livestream, and is the game's second additional character, following on from Vayne of Final Fantasy XII. Locke doesn't have a release date yet, but we...
News Legendary Composer Nobuo Uematsu Is Involved with Final Fantasy VII Remake
Some good news
While it can be difficult to pull away from the air of disappointment surrounding Final Fantasy VII Remake and Square Enix's apparent inability to actually show us the game, there appears to be at least some glimmers of hope dripping through from the title's development. Case in point, it sounds like Nobuo Uematsu is...
News Of Course There's a Final Fantasy XV Skin Pack for Minecraft
We expected it sooner
A Final Fantasy XV skin pack for Minecraft? But of course. The pack's available on the PlayStation Store now, coming in at £2.49 in the UK and $4.55 in North America. Square Enix's adventure joins the likes of Mass Effect and Skyrim when it comes to Minecraft add-ons. The more the merrier, we suppose. Given Final Fantasy XV's...
