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News What the Hell Is This Final Fantasy XV Cup Noodle Advert?
See it to believe it
Final Fantasy XV features quite a lot of sponsored stuff just sitting around in its game world, from edible items to real life camping equipment - and hey, we get it, games like this need a lot of money to make things work. However, when you start splicing giant Cup Noodles into cinematic trailers, we reckon that you have to...
Poll What Do You Think of Final Fantasy XV on PS4?
Worth the wait?
Final Fantasy XV's been on store shelves for a few days now, and we imagine that many of you reading this will still be digging into Square Enix's latest adventure - but we're more eager than ever to know what you think. Having been in development for so long, it's safe to say that expectations have been set quite high. After ten...
News You'll Get To Fight the CEO and President of Square Enix In Future Final Fantasy XV DLC
A new challenger approaches
Could this game get any more bizarre? Yep, you read that headline right folks; Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata has announced that players will soon be able to battle it out with Square Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda as part of an upcoming downloadable content pack. Word of the boss battle got out after the Japanese...
News Final Fantasy XV Smashes All Sorts of Sales Records
Five million copies shipped globally
Between the movie, car, decade-long development cycle, and official restaurant menu, it's safe to say that Square Enix has a lot riding on Final Fantasy XV. The publisher's put out some positive numbers following the long-awaited foray's launch this week, then, revealing that the RPG has sold five million copies...
Video Taking Final Fantasy XV For a Spin on PS4 Pro
Finally
Well would you look at that, we're actually playing Final Fantasy XV. Not a hastily built demo, not some weird tech showcase, but the finished game. Join us for a healthy mix of exploration, combat, and heartwarming friendship as we put the blockbuster through its paces on the PS4 Pro.
News How Well Does Final Fantasy XV Run on PS4 and PS4 Pro?
Pretty well, actually
Phew, it turns out that Final Fantasy XV isn't the technical mess that many feared it could be. Both the Episode Duscae demo and the Platinum Demo suffered from shaky frame rates, leading many to wonder whether the final product would be able to hold strong at a smooth 30 frames-per-second. Thankfully, as explored by the tech...
Poll Are You Buying Final Fantasy XV?
In with the boys
Final Fantasy XV launches tomorrow on PlayStation 4, which, when you stop and think about it, is a bit mental. We've been waiting ten years to see this game release, and now here we are, just hours until it becomes officially available. And so, the question that we pose to you today is: are you buying it? Has the ridiculous...
Round Up Final Fantasy XV PS4 Reviews Hit the Road
It's finally time
A bit unreal, isn't it? To be sitting here, in 2016, writing - or in your case, reading - a review round up article about Final Fantasy XV. Noctis and his pals are finally hitting the road tomorrow as the role-playing release launches worldwide - but has Square Enix made the most of the last ten years, or has the game's troubled...
News Final Fantasy XV's New Trailer Tells You Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
Crash course
We've penned literally hundreds of articles about Final Fantasy XV, but if you've skipped them and are wondering what's going on in the upcoming outing, then this 101 Trailer is actually pretty well done. It details everything that you need to know about the upcoming role-playing release – from the cast of characters through to the...
News Final Fantasy XV's Crown Update Incorporates Extra Scenes
Also, social media features and camera tweaks
Final Fantasy XV will receive a day one patch, as reported earlier in the month. And the details of this beefy fix – dubbed the 'Crown Update' – have been revealed online. In addition to tweaking the camera for narrow action and an ability tree for the new 'Wait Mode' function (which appears to make...
News Beware of Final Fantasy XV Spoilers as Street Date Breaks
Hajime Tabata urges silence
You've waited a decade to play it, so it's sod's law that Final Fantasy XV should leak. The web is currently awash with gameplay videos taken from pre-release copies of Square Enix's role-playing title, and that's prompted director Hajime Tabata to formerly release a statement regarding the broken street date. "We've...
News Final Fantasy XV Is Getting a Day One Patch on PS4 After All
The saga continues
The last time Final Fantasy XV got delayed, Square Enix claimed that it would be using the extra time to polish the experience to a degree where a day one patch wouldn't be necessary. Indeed, the developer even stated that the delay would allow it to incorporate an "extensive" day one update into the finished product, so that even...
News Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver's Been Roped into the Final Fantasy XV Marketing Machine
Bish bash gosh
Will this never end? Square Enix seems to announce a Final Fantasy XV-themed marketing initiative every day, and today's is a humdinger: it's teamed up with Jamie Oliver's non-profit Fifteen restaurant in London to come up with a special menu based upon the role-playing game. Starting 22nd November through until 29th November, you'll...
News Phwoar, That's Some Fantastic Final Fantasy XV Art
Noct out of the park
Square Enix has posted some promotional Final Fantasy XV art on the game's official Twitter account, and it's so - dare we say it - epic, that we just had to cover it here. Featuring lead character Noctis standing next to princess Lunafreya (yes, we did have to google her name to make sure thatwe were spelling it right), it's...
News Final Fantasy XV May Be the Best Example of HDR on PS4 Pro
HDR yeah
Jeez, Digital Foundry are busy these days, aren't they? The tech-head publication is back with another PS4 Pro analysis, this time putting Final Fantasy XV's most recent Japanese demo through its paces. Our very own Sammy Barker gave the demo a spin just last week, and came away impressed with how good it looks - but it's actually the HDR...
Video Do Final Fantasy XV's Opening Moments Deliver?
Stand by me
Here we are then: Final Fantasy XV's received its 421st demo. While we've covered previous instalments, this is actually your humble host's first time playing the title. So does the Japan-only Judgment Disc – which spans the first hour or so of the release – deliver? Let's talk about the production values first: this is an...
News World of Final Fantasy Looks Worse on PS4 Pro than it Does on Regular PS4
What a world
The PS4 Pro only launched yesterday, but there are already some kinks that really need ironed out sooner rather than later. As reported by the folks over at NeoGAF, recently released role-playing title World of Final Fantasy actually looks worse when running on the Pro than it does on a standard PlayStation 4. As with any game that...
News Final Fantasy XV Will Get One Last Demo in Japan
With a dumb name, obvs
How many demos does one game need? Final Fantasy XV demands many, it seems – well, it has been in production since dinosaurs walked the Earth, after all. Judgment Disc, the title's Japan-only sampler, will launch on 11th November on the PlayStation Store, and will allow you to play through the opening of the game to the...
News Final Fantasy XV Will Target 60 Frames-Per-Second on PS4 Pro
4K option also to be implemented
Final Fantasy XV will be at its beautiful best on the PlayStation 4 Pro, with Square Enix announcing on a stream overnight that a December update for the hotly anticipated role-playing game will see the title targeting 60 frames-per-second at 1080p on the supercharged system. An update available on launch day will...
Push Scare How Final Fantasy VII's Not-So-Scary Intro Made Me Shelve It for Two Years
Silver lining
Republished on Monday, 31st October 2016: We're bringing this article back from the archives to celebrate Hallowe'en today. The original text follows. Originally published on Tuesday, 28th October 2014: Final Fantasy VII isn't your archetypal horror game – far from it – but it does include one of the darkest stories of any title...
News Sora Unlocks World of Final Fantasy as Free DLC
When worlds collide
World of Final Fantasy is already a nostalgic golden nugget for Square Enix veterans, but the fan service is about to get even stronger with the addition of Sora from the Kingdom Hearts series. The Keyblade-wielding icon will be added as free downloadable content later this winter – but only temporarily as a means of...
News Final Fantasy XV Will Expand with Online Co-Op Mode
But it'll be DLC
Final Fantasy XV's road trip premise is ripe for some kind of online co-op, and that's exactly what you'll be getting post-release. To coincide with the long-awaited title going gold today, Square Enix has revealed the contents of the outing's controversial $24.99 Season Pass. And one of the add-ons, named 'Comrades', will bring...
News Cinematic Final Fantasy XV Trailer Is One of Its Very Best
Hopefully the game is this good
Regular readers will know that we're usually not huge fans of CG trailers, but wow, this latest one for Final Fantasy XV is one heck of a ride. Crafted by animators Digic Pictures, the whole thing's got a fantastic tone to it, and it's really got us eager to, you know, actually get our hands on the finished game...
News Final Fantasy XV Has Gone Gold, We Can Hardly Believe It
Fantasy made reality
Yes, you read that headline right: Final Fantasy XV has officially gone gold. In other words, the game is finished and ready to be mass produced. A surreal realisation, we're sure you'll agree. Final Fantasy XV has technically been in development for around ten years, ever since it was first revealed as PlayStation 3 title...
News Wow, Moogles Have Really Fallen From Grace in Final Fantasy XV
From mascot to punching bag
Moogles have long been a staple of the Final Fantasy series. The cute little creatures have helped many a wayward protagonist over the years, and that tradition will be continuing in Final Fantasy XV. Well, kind of. In the upcoming role-playing release, Moogles aren't actually... alive. Instead, they're essentially big...
News Final Fantasy XV Will Look 'Beautiful' on PS4 Pro
Chocob-oh
Square Enix is working to ensure that Final Fantasy XV will look "beautiful" on the PlayStation 4 Pro at launch. Speaking with French website Gameblog, director Hajime Tabata admitted that the team hadn't had long to work with the hardware, but there will be a patch available for the souped-up system on 29th November which will "optimise"...
News World of Final Fantasy Demo Is Out Now on PS4, Vita
What a world
Want an early look at World of Final Fantasy? If so, you'd do well to hop onto the PlayStation Store right now and seek out the game's newly released demo. On PlayStation 4, the download weighs in at 1.3GB, while on Vita, it's just 565MB. By completing it, you'll unlock a special monster that can be yours to capture in the finished...
News Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood Will Skip the PlayStation 3
MMO expansion launching on PS4 next summer
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood is the next major expansion for Square Enix's uber-popular MMORPG, but if you're still playing the game on the PlayStation 3, then you're going to need to switch to the PlayStation 4 to keep up to date, as the add-on won't be releasing on Sony's last-gen system. Announced at...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Battle System Will Be Detailed Next Time the Game's Shown
The good fight
It's been quite a while since we heard anything regarding Final Fantasy VII Remake, much to the disappointment of many an eager fan. The PlayStation 4 title was originally shown during Sony's utterly incredible E3 2015 press conference, and then we got a look at some gameplay later that year at the PlayStation Experience. We're hoping...
News World of Final Fantasy's Opening Movie Features Familiar Faces
Heroic effort
Even though it's just a bit too cheery for our jaded tastes here at Push Square, we must admit that World of Final Fantasy's opening movie is actually pretty cool - particularly when it goes all anime with Cloud and the gang. Well worth a watch if you're looking forward to the charming little role-playing release, which launches on the...
News World of Final Fantasy Demo Plops onto PS4, Vita Next Week
Worldly desires
Cute and cuddly role-playing game World of Final Fantasy will be getting a demo next week, Square Enix has revealed. The colourful turn based adventure sees you capture monsters to use in battle while teaming up with heroes from throughout Final Fantasy history - and you'll be able to get an early glimpse of all this when the demo...
News You Can Make Your Car Really, Really Ugly in Final Fantasy XV
Boy racer
One of your most loyal companions in Final Fantasy XV is actually the party's main mode of transportation: the Regalia. This sleek automobile isn't an off-road beast, but it's more than snazzy enough to accommodate a prince and his entourage. The Regalia has always been a treat for the eyes - even editor Sammy Barker reckons it looks...
News Fresh Final Fantasy XV Trailer Shows Off a Newer Build of the Game
And it looks great
Square Enix has released a new gameplay trailer for Final Fantasy XV, and the first thing that we noticed while watching is that the game currently looks rather nice. From what we gather, this is footage taken from one of the project's latest builds, so it's likely close to how the title will look when it launches near the end of...
News Final Fantasy XV's Car Radio Features a Ridiculous Amount of Music from Past Games
That's a lot of good listening
In case you didn't already know, the car radio in Final Fantasy XV is chocked full of past Final Fantasy songs - and by chocked, we mean packed to the point of bursting. From the original Final Fantasy all the way through to Final Fantasy XIV and even spin-offs like Dissidia: Final Fantasy, the track listing covers a...
News Final Fantasy XV Live PS4 Gameplay Demo Shows Customisation, Side Activities, and More
On the road again
Without the recent delay, Final Fantasy XV would have been launching just three days from now on PlayStation 4 - but don't let that fact get you down just yet. Courtesy of PlayStation Access' live show at EGX 2016, we've got our hands on 20 minutes of unedited Final Fantasy XV gameplay, which showcases character and car...
TGS 2016 Remember the Glory of Final Fantasy XII with New PS4 Trailer
Eyes to the sky
We have such fond memories of Final Fantasy XII back on the PlayStation 2 - and we're sure that we're not the only ones. In case you haven't heard, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is an enhanced remaster of the epic last-last-gen adventure, and it's due out on PlayStation 4 in 2017. The re-release has nabbed a new trailer at Tokyo...
TGS 2016 So, Does Final Fantasy XV Sound Better in Japanese?
New story trailer will help you decide
The debate has been going on for months now, but is Final Fantasy XV's English voice acting really that rubbish? We've been trying to reserve our judgement until we've played the full game, but to be brutally honest, the title's English trailers haven't inspired much confidence. More often than not, lines sound...
TGS 2016 World of Final Fantasy Promises a Grand Adventure in New PS4 Trailer
And it looks lovely
Yep, World of Final Fantasy is still looking like an awful lot of fun in its newest trailer. The cute and colourful turn-based role-playing release mashes together numerous aspects of Square Enix's beloved franchise, and the result will hopefully be an epic and memorable adventure. Cheesy dialogue aside - did you really expect...
News Final Fantasy XV's PS4 Slim Bundle Will Cost You More Than a Pro
But it does come with a lot of goodies
Final Fantasy may not be the juggernaut that it once was, but it's still comfortably one of the most iconic franchises in PlayStation's stable. And after a brief dalliance with Microsoft around the launch of Final Fantasy XIII, it's nice to see the series back where it belongs – firmly under the PlayStation...
TGS 2016 Final Fantasy XV PS4 Slim Is Over the Moon
Another Noctis in the bedpost
Sony announced the first custom PlayStation 4 Slim hardware design – and it's a tasty one. The Luna Edition – which, sadly, won't be available in the PS4 Pro format it seems – will cost ¥39,980 (~$392) and will feature the moon motif from Final Fantasy XV on its front. It will come with a copy of the game, and...
News Listen to the Full Final Fantasy XV Live at Abbey Road Performance
Music fit for a king
Good news if you missed last week's stream of Final Fantasy XV's soundtrack being performed live at Abbey Road Studios, as Square Enix has archived the footage, and we've embedded it above for your viewing pleasure.If you'll recall, the broadcast began just an hour before Sony's big PlayStation Meeting kicked off, so it kind of...
Live Final Fantasy XV's Abbey Road Concert Will Get You in the Mood for Sony's Presser
If you aren't already
Good news: Square Enix is hosting a Final Fantasy XV concert live at Abbey Road Studios tonight. Bad news: it's taking place just about an hour before Sony's big PlayStation Meeting press conference kicks off. Good news: you can watch both live here at Push Square. Bad news: it's a f**kin' gorgeous evening, so who wants to stay...
News World of Final Fantasy Goes Anime with Its Latest Trailer
Breaking limits
World of Final Fantasy has looked pretty good for a while now, and it continues to do so with a brand new trailer from PAX West. While it's not the longest clip in the world, we get a quick peek at some gameplay along with a glance at a fully animated battle sequence, which features Cloud, Squall, and Tidus in their chibi forms...
Live Final Fantasy XV PAX Panel Promises Surprises and New Information
The boys are back again
Jeez, you just can't escape Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata, can you? The likeable project lead seems to be everywhere these days, including PAX West. Indeed, Tabata will be part of a panel that's being livestreamed later today, in which the developer will dish out new information on the upcoming role-playing release...
News Yep, Final Fantasy XV Is Still Very Pretty Indeed
Get a better look at the game's world
A detailed day-night cycle, some crisp looking environments, and a great sense of scale - all three of these things feature in Final Fantasy XV's latest trailer, which details the wilderness of Eos. From massive mountains to lively cities, the game's world holds a lot of promise based on what we've seen of it so...
News You'll See More of Final Fantasy XII PS4 Remaster at TGS Next Month
Vaan-tastic
Forget the future - the past is where it's at. Final Fantasy XV may be out later this year, but while you all sit there pondering whether or not it'll be a colossal disappointment, we'll be licking our lips in anticipation for Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. And yes, it really is one of the best Final Fantasy games - naysayers be...
News Only the First Half of Final Fantasy XV Is Open World, Apparently
This will go down well
Noct and the gang just can't catch a break, can they? Hot on the heels of questionable downloadable content plans for Final Fantasy XV, director Hajime Tabata has spilled some details on the title's overall structure - and the internet is already awash in knee-jerk reactions. Translated by
News Final Fantasy XV Will Have Even More DLC Outside of the Season Pass
The saga continues
Good lord, it just never ends, does it? After last week's kerfuffle regarding the fact that Final Fantasy XV's season pass won't be included in the game's poorly named Ultimate Collector's Edition, game director Hajime Tabata has gone and told Famitsu that more downloadable content is planned that the aforementioned season pass...
News Final Fantasy XV's English Voice Cast Shows Promise in Latest Trailer
Talking it out
We've said it once and we'll say it again: we're not sold on Final Fantasy XV's English voice work, but the game's latest trailer has given us a little more hope. Spotlighting the English cast, there are clearly some passionate performances on show here, and it's nice to see so many voice actors invested in their characters. Of...
News Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV Is Being Dismantled by Film Critics
Noct good
Final Fantasy XV just can't catch a break, can it? Despite flaunting some stellar CG, Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV - the game's movie tie-in - is being torn to bits by film critics. The newly released flick is currently sitting at a worrying 8% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 different reviews. The movie's plot seems to be the biggest...
