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Gamescom 2015 90 Seconds of Final Fantasy XV Gameplay Is All You're Getting
We should have seen this coming
Well wasn't that a colossal waste of time? Final Fantasy XV's live Active Time Report has just ended, and the only thing of any real worth that we got was 90 seconds of new gameplay footage - and even then, we're stretching that particular description. The clip shows Noctis and the gang making their way down to an...
Live Watch the Final Fantasy XV Gamescom 2015 Stream Right Here
Active time report
And so, with the major publisher press conferences out of the way, all eyes turn to Square Enix and Final Fantasy XV, as the publisher hosts the latest edition of Active Time Report live from Cologne, Germany. You can catch the full thing live from 18:00PM local time, so don't miss out if you want to know what's next for Noctis...
Gamescom 2015 We Hope You're Not Betting on Final Fantasy XV Getting a Release Date Today
Call off the party
At the time of writing, we're just twenty or so minutes away from Final Fantasy XV's Gamescom 2015 livestream. The game missed out on putting in an appearance at E3 so it could come back with a bang at the German convention, but it's time to put a dampener on your potential hype, we're afraid. Many were hoping that the title...
Gamescom 2015 10 Years Later and the 'Story Begins' with Final Fantasy XV's Dawn Trailer
Shed a tear
We're not sure what to make of Final Fantasy XV's Gamescom 2015 trailer. On the one hand, yes, it is actually a new look at the game. On the other, it doesn't really show much at all. Featuring a young Noctis and his regretful father, it's a pretty emotional clip, but it's hard not to feel like we need something more at this point. With...
Guide What Time Are the EA, Final Fantasy XV, and Call of Duty Gamescom 2015 Streams?
Live and kicking
Over the years, we've gotten used to Gamescom being one of the biggest weeks in the gaming calendar for PlayStation. That's not entirely true in 2015, though, as Sony has opted to forgo its annual press conference at the German show in favour of Paris Games Week a little later in the year. The decision seemed sound at the time, with
Gamescom 2015 A New Dawn Beckons in Final Fantasy XV
Noctis again
Stealing a page from EA's playbook, Square Enix has released a teaser for Final Fantasy XV's forthcoming Gamescom 2015 trailer. The clip – which promises that a new dawn is about to break – shows dogs, cars, and clouds. To be honest, we're disappointed by the lack of crystals, but the full video will probably right that wrong...
Rumour Is Final Fantasy XII Coming to the PS4 Next?
Distant Worlds composer seems to think so
Social media erupted last night during a Distant Worlds concert featuring Final Fantasy XII composer Hitoshi Sakimoto. Speaking during the event introductions, conductor Arnie Roth said that a "remake" of the aforementioned PlayStation 2 favourite is on the way – although it's likely that he meant to say...
News Turn-Based Battles Could Be Scrapped for PS4's Final Fantasy VII Remake
There's lightning in those clouds
The active time battle system has always been recognised as a staple of Final Fantasy, appearing in numerous main iterations right up until Final Fantasy IX. Based around a bar that fills over time, it's a mechanic that provides the need for some strategic thinking while also allowing things to unfold at a slightly...
News Square Enix Plans on Showing Old Final Fantasy XV Episode Duscae 2.0 Gameplay at Gamescom 2015
Oh dear
We hope that you didn't expect to see a lot of new Final Fantasy XV footage at Gamescom 2015 next month, because according to Square Enix's schedule, the publisher's planning on showing the game's same old Episode Duscae demo over 17 times at the German expo. Each live demonstration will be around two hours long, and on each day of the...
News The Still Brilliant Final Fantasy IX Released 15 Years Ago Today
Want to feel old?
Final Fantasy IX hit the PSone 15 years ago today in Japan, on the 7th July 2000. Regarded by many as one of the best Final Fantasy titles ever crafted, it's still remembered and enjoyed today thanks to its great art direction, refined gameplay, and engaging story. Oh, and let's not forget that absolute masterpiece of a soundtrack...
Weirdness Here's 7 Hours of People Reacting to the Final Fantasy VII Remake Announcement
A night to remember
We're not going to lie - we still get goosebumps when we watch that Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer. Arguably the biggest show stopper in a press conference that was already packed with show stoppers, the announcement that the PSone classic was getting a new-gen remake was enough to send fans completely crazy, and with good...
News Final Fantasy VII PS4 Won't Be a Simple Remake
Cloud nine
People, we can talk about the Final Fantasy VII Remake like it's a real thing – because it is. The game was announced during Sony's big E3 2015 press conference as a timed exclusive for the PlayStation 4 – and the reveal blew pretty much everyone at Push Square Towers' mind. Associate editor Robert Ramsey is still hyperventilating...
E3 2015 So, What Is World of Final Fantasy on PS4 and Vita Exactly?
Final Fantasy for a new generation
When it was first unveiled at Sony's E3 2015 press conference, no one was quite sure what to make of the cutesy World of Final Fantasy. From what we could tell, it seemed to be a more traditional role-playing game, complete with a colourful world and cameos from various Final Fantasy characters and creatures from...
E3 2015 Final Fantasy VII's PS4 Remake May Not Be Exactly How You Remember It
Growing pains
Many of you probably have the plot of Final Fantasy VII memorised, but Square Enix has hinted that the release's PlayStation 4 remake – which was announced earlier this week to rapturous response – could deviate from the original story. "We've announced an HD port version on the PS4, and then we have the remake coming to PS4,"...
E3 2015 Oh No, the PS4 Port of Final Fantasy VII Has Been Delayed Until Late 2015
Say it ain't so
We're not sure about you, but we're finding it pretty difficult to maintain hype for the PlayStation 4 port of Final Fantasy VII. It's probably because, y'know, an actual remake of the PSone classic was announced at Sony's E3 2015 press conference, which we guess renders the mentioned port a bit obsolete. Yes, you read that right:...
E3 2015 We'll Hear More About Final Fantasy VII's Full PS4 Remake This Winter
We're in for cloudy weather
Square Enix was back to its old tricks during its live E3 2015 press conference, as it decided to show the same Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer that debuted at Sony's earlier event. The CG clip sent shivers through our bodies once again, but sadly, the Japanese publisher didn't have anything new to share. You can watch...
E3 2015 World of Final Fantasy Brings Square Enix's Beloved Universe to PS4, Vita
What a world
A surprise announcement at Sony's E3 press conference - and not just because it's coming to Vita - Square Enix is developing a turn-based role-playing game known as World of Final Fantasy. The title, which is incredibly cute, celebrates the, er, world of Final Fantasy. The release's debut trailer is a short one, but we're certainly...
E3 2015 Are We Dreaming? Final Fantasy VII Remake Is Coming to PS4
Wait what
We have no words, only feelings. In an announcement that was rumoured, but we couldn't possibly believe, Final Fantasy VII is being remade on PlayStation 4. No, really, it is - and we're not talking about the PS4 remaster. An actual remake of Cloud and co.'s epic journey. All we have right now is a CG trailer, but honestly, that's enough...
E3 2015 Today's Crazy Rumours Include Final Fantasy VII and Shenmue
But of course
It wouldn't be E3 without some utter nonsense doing the rounds – and the global gaming media is bringing out the big guns today. First up is French website JeuxActu.com, which is reporting that Shenmue III will be announced as a PlayStation 4 exclusive during Sony's media briefing this evening. It doesn't cite a source, but its...
First Impressions How Much of an Improvement Is Final Fantasy XV Episode Duscae 2.0?
Bromance evolved
We live in strange times when a demo can get a hefty patch, but it's well worth downloading Episode Duscae's several gigabytes 2.0 update. In our first, pre-patch look at this early glimpse of Final Fantasy XV, we noted that it's clear that the game has huge potential: the open map is quite absorbing, the title's sense of style and...
News Final Fantasy XV's Episode Duscae Demo Patch Is Out Now on PS4
Not bad, Noct
Jump onto your PlayStation 4 right now, and there'll be a 3.5GB update available for Final Fantasy XV's playable demo, Episode Duscae. We know, it is a bit weird that a demo's got a patch, but it promises to be well worth the hard drive space if you're a fan of Noctis and the gang. So, what does the update actually bring to the table?...
News Final Fantasy Type-0 HD's Motion Blur Making You Sick? There's a Patch For That
Camera's also being tweaked
Three months after launch, Square Enix is finally getting around to addressing the two most common complaints regarding Final Fantasy Type-0 HD. There's an update on the way that promises to reduce motion blur, and somehow make the camera more manageable. You can read our review of Final Fantasy Type-0 HD here When we...
News No, Final Fantasy XV Definitely Won't Be at E3 2015
Gotta wait for Gamescom
There's been much debate over whether Final Fantasy XV will actually show up at this year's E3, especially since Square Enix will be hosting its own press conference. However, as detailed during the publisher's latest active time report livestream, Noctis and the gang won't be putting in an appearance at the Los Angeles...
News Final Fantasy XV: Episode Duscae 2.0 Patch Will Be Unleashed Next Week on PS4
The boys are back in town
During today's active time battle report, Square Enix confirmed that Final Fantasy XV's playable demo, Episode Duscae, will get its much anticipated 2.0 update next week. Fans of Noctis and the gang will want to mark the 9th June on their calendars, and have their PlayStation 4's primed and ready to download the patch at...
Live Get the Latest News on Final Fantasy XV and Episode Duscae Right Here
The behemoth's back
If you've been keeping in the loop regarding Final Fantasy XV's playable demo, Episode Duscae, you'll know that the download's getting an update in the near future. Based on user feedback, the patch will tweak the demo in numerous ways, but details have been scarce - until now, that is. Starting at 2PM UK time - that's an hour...
News Blitzball in Final Fantasy XIV Online? It May Be Considered
3, 2, 1, blitz
As if you didn't already have enough to do in Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn, blitzball - the underwater football-like sport from Final Fantasy X - may end up being added to the massively multiplayer online adventure. The news comes via IGN, after the publication spoke to Naoki Yoshida, the title's director. "We can't say...
News You'll Likely Get Your First Look at Final Fantasy XV Episode Duscae 2.0 Next Week
Time to get active
In case you didn't already know, the Final Fantasy XV demo, otherwise known as Episode Duscae, is getting updated early next month. The demo represents a slice of the upcoming release, but Square Enix seems intent on making it into something more - and we can't really argue with that. However, details on what the incoming patch...
News Final Fantasy XV's PS4 Demo Restyles Its Hair in Early June
Time to dig out your guyliner
The boys are back in town – and this time they're bringing more hair product with them than a celebrity barber. Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy XV's well received Episode Duscae demo will be updated in early June; regular readers will recall that the enhanced sampler was originally due out in May.
News Final Fantasy X's 'To Zanarkand' PS4 Theme Is One of the Best on PSN
Insert soft piano music here
An iconic piece of Final Fantasy history, Final Fantasy X's opening cutscene still sends shivers up the spines of many, over a decade after its initial release. As the memorable To Zanarkand tune twinkles along in the background, main character Tidus gets up and walks away from a campfire, while the rest of the party...
Review Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster (PlayStation 4)
Love in high definition
Spira's a colourful and inviting world, and it looks great on the PlayStation 4. The setting of Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2, it's a land that mixes nature, strange architecture, and ancient machinery, and it always feels interesting and engaging as a result. Indeed, the two titles that make up this remaster still...
News Final Fantasy XV Is Technically 9 Years Old Today
You what
We know - we can hardly believe it either. Yes, Final Fantasy XV is nine years old today, at least technically. Square Enix's most anticipated project was first announced as Final Fantasy Versus XIII on this very day back in 2006. If anything, this serves as a poignant reminder that we're not as young as we used to be. This particular...
News Play Blitzball with Your PS4's Home Screen Care of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Yuna you want it
Dynamic themes are fast becoming the PlayStation Store's answer to pre-order bonuses, and thus it's no surprise that the North American edition of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for the PlayStation 4 comes with an animated wallpaper if you purchase it digitally. While these tend to comprise of marketing materials and little more,...
News Oh Dear, Final Fantasy XV Apparently Won't Be at E3
Noctis again
Despite hosting its own press conference at this year's E3, it looks like Square Enix won't be bringing Final Fantasy XV along for the ride. Arguably the publisher's most sought after property, many fans are sure to be disappointed with the news. The good news is that Episod
Camera problems, dumb AI, and poor combat all discussed
In a rather bizarre, but admirable way of doing things, Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata has taken feedback from the official Episode Duscae demo survey, and has addressed each complaint one by one, via a recent livestream event. If you'll recall, the aforementioned survey covered a lot...
News Fan of Final Fantasy XIV? This Trailer Is Definitely the Best Thing You'll See Today
Ultimate finish
In what has to be one of the best joke trailers we've seen in a long time, Square Enix has slapped the cast of Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn into a Street Fighter-esque brawl, and released the madness in the form of the video that we've embedded. The fake trailer was shown during a recent Japanese live event regarding the...
News Here's Another Two New Trailers of Dissidia Final Fantasy Running on PS4 Hardware
Come on, Square
This whole Dissidia Final Fantasy thing is a bit mad. Coming to Japanese arcades, the brawler's been showcased running on PlayStation 4 hardware, and its arcade machine even boasts DualShock 4 controls, yet the game hasn't been confirmed for a release on Sony's home console. Only Square Enix could orchestrate this without a hint of...
News Y'shtola Points a Twig at Her Enemies in Dissidia Final Fantasy Trailer
Sonic bloom
Well, it wouldn't be a Final Fantasy game without out-of-place apostrophes and bunny ears: Final Fantasy XIV's awkwardly named Y'shtola is the latest Dissidia Final Fantasy character to get the trailer treatment. Alright, technically the Team Ninja release isn't a PlayStation 4 game just yet – but seeing as
News Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Is Top of the Class with 1 Million Units Shipped
That's Ace
It sounds like Final Fantasy Type-0 HD's been a decent success for Square Enix, as the publisher's announced that the remaster has shipped one million copies worldwide. On the fence about buying Final Fantasy Type-0 HD? Check out our review However, it'd be interesting to know just how many fans were swayed by the inclusion of Final...
News New Dissidia Final Fantasy Screenshots Show how Cloud, Lightning, and More Might Look on PS4
Yes please
A new Dissidia Final Fantasy is smashing into Japanese arcades – we know that much for sure – but there's an increasingly decent chance that it'll end up on the PlayStation 4 as well. As such, it's easy to get excited over how the game looks, assuming that it gives us some indication as to how its cast would shape up on Sony's home...
News It Looks Like the New Dissidia Final Fantasy Will Bring the Fight to PS4 Eventually
Team Ninja's developing
We've known for a little while now that there's a new Dissidia Final Fantasy in the works, but it's only been confirmed for release in Japanese arcades. This currently remains the case, but thanks to an ongoing Japanese press conference, we'd dare to think that it'll end up on the PlayStation 4 eventually. Why, you ask?...
News Spira's Calling in Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD's PS4 Trailer
3, 2, 1, blitz
The 12th May is fast approaching, so it must be time to drum up some hype for Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster's arrival on the PlayStation 4. Already available on PS3 and Vita, it's a solid collection, and should be a decent entry point for PS4 players who haven't sampled Square Enix's mega franchise. From what we can tell, it...
News Final Fantasy XV's Combat Will Definitely Improve Before the Finished Game
Demo combat is only 50 per cent complete
If, like us, you thought that the combat in Final Fantasy XV's demo wasn't that great, then you'll be happy to know that it'll almost definitely improve before the game finally comes out. You can read our in-depth impressions of the Final Fantasy XV demo here The news comes via director Hajime Tabata,...
News Final Fantasy XV May Have Some Female Party Members After All
Or guest members, at least
Once again speaking to Famitsu, Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata has said that female characters could join the party as guests during the course of the game. These statements follow on from Tabata's comments just last week, when he mentioned that an all-male party made the title "more approachable". When asked...
News Bring an End to Final Fantasy XIV's Storyline with Its Next Big Patch
Dragon age
Heavensward, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's first expansion, is out in three months, and Square Enix is giving players the opportunity to prepare for the end-game content that's to come. Patch 2.55 is ready and waiting to be downloaded, adding a thrilling conclusion to the end of the base game's storyline. Focussing on the...
News It's Your Last Chance to Upgrade Final Fantasy XIV from PS3 to PS4
It really is final
With hot next-gen exclusives like Bloodborne and Final Fantasy Type-0 HD being released over the past month, it's arguably been a good time to jump the generational gap. If you bought into Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn on the PlayStation 3, this weekend will be your last chance to upgrade to the PlayStation 4 version,...
News Your Opinion Could Help Shape Final Fantasy XV
Square Enix taking Episode Duscae feedback
Have you had a chance to play Final Fantasy XV's demo yet? If the answer to that question is yes, then you may want to tell Square Enix your thoughts. We've already written down our thoughts on Final Fantasy XV, and you can read them here The publisher's looking for feedback on Episode Duscae, which it...
News An All-Male Party Makes Final Fantasy XV 'More Approachable', Says Director
The boys are back in town
If you've played Episode Duscae, the Final Fantasy XV demo that came with early copies of Final Fantasy Type-0. then you'll already know that the game features a strong sense of brotherhood, with the title's four main characters, Noctis, Gladiolus, Ignis, and Prompto all revelling in the joys of bromance. Read our...
News The Fanbase for Final Fantasy May Very Well Be on PS4
Resident Evil, too
Just a little addendum to today's UK sales charts: Final Fantasy Type-0 HD and Resident Evil: Revelations 2 both sold best on the PlayStation 4 – and by some margin. According to Metro, a whopping 78 per cent of the former's first week British sales came courtesy of Sony
First Impressions Final Fantasy XV Has Massive Potential
Don't screw this up
To be totally honest, we're still having trouble coming to terms with the fact that we've actually played something related to Final Fantasy XV. If you've been keeping up with the game's development, all the way back since it was announced almost ten years ago, then we imagine that you'll feel the same. Episode Duscae, the...
News Get Your First Look at Final Fantasy Type-0 HD's Sequel
Class not dismissed
Popping up at a recent event in Hong Kong, Final Fantasy Type-0 HD's director, Hajime Tabata, shared some artwork on a project dubbed 'Final Fantasy Type Next'. The project was originally in development before focus was shifted to Final Fantasy XV. Funnily enough, we said that Final Fantasy Type-0 HD was a perfect candidate for...