Square Enix has announced a release date for the Final Fantasy 14 Online expansion, Dawntrail.
]]>Square Enix has announced that the upcoming DLC for Final Fantasy 16, titled The Rising Tide, will be released on April 18, following the launch of the first paid DLC, Echoes of the Fallen.
]]>Final Fantasy 14 Online will soon arrive on Xbox Series X/S, and players were surprised yesterday to learn this version of the game will feature a currency known as FFXIV Coins, causing some confusion for a few folks.
]]>Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, commended by critics and players alike for its detailed, seamless open-world formula, is something the game’s producer said would not have been possible had the team focused on developing the game as a multiplatform project.
]]>Square Enix has announced a March 21 release date for Final Fantasy 14 Onlineon Xbox Series X/S.
]]>There are few individual sequences in video game history that are as famed - and as important - as Final Fantasy 7’s ‘Nibelheim Flashback’. When you think about what this sequence accomplishes, it’s pretty heady. It sets up the stakes of FF7’s genre-defining narrative, solidifies an all-time iconic villain, has some incredible technological execution (for the time), and also creates one of the most enduring single images in gaming history. Basically, it’s important.
]]>It's been a while since we last heard about a tentative Final Fantasy 14 live-action series. Turns out it's because the project doesn't exist anymore.
]]>Square Enix has announced new information regarding Dawntrail, the upcoming fifth expansion pack for Final Fantasy 14 Online, scheduled for summer 2024.
]]>Square Enix has announced a PC version of Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis is in development.
]]>Today, during PlayStation’s State of Play broadcast, Square Enix debuted a new trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and revealed a February 29, 2024 release date.
]]>Square Enix has announced the next big update to Final Fantasy 14 Online during the fan festival dedicated to the game, and it's titled Dawntrail.
]]>It's finally happening: Final Fantasy 14 Online is coming to Xbox.
]]>Square Enix has revealed that it's not at all concerned about the sales of Final Fantasy 16 so far. The game, released exclusively on PS5 on June 22, shipped and digitally sold a combined 3 million units in its first week.
]]>Final Fantasy 16 may not have needed a big day one patch like most games (only a small one), but it launched with a host of annoying settings turned on by default, with no way to turn them off.
]]>Square Enix has announced the first sales milestone for Final Fantasy 16.
]]>With the release of Final Fantasy 16 just one day away, Square Enix has been doing the rounds to promote the upcoming RPG, and discuss its controversial decision to abandon turn-based and ATB combat in favour of an action, spectacle fighter style.
]]>Beware: Final Fantasy 16 spoilers are cropping up online thanks to folks who have acquired the game early and are being rather inconsiderate about it.
]]>A new trailer for the upcoming mobile game Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis debuted during the Summer Game Fest 2023 live showcase.
]]>Square Enix has provided a short update on the development of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
]]>At a recent hands-on for Final Fantasy 16, we got to play a good six hours of content from across the game. Though all from a work-in-progress build that Square Enix was careful to note had been specifically designed for the media tour, much of what we played appeared to be pretty much the final version of the game.
]]>After months of fans pleading with Square Enix to do so on social media, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are finally hitting consoles - available this week for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. And intriguingly, these aren’t functionally the same versions as debuted on PC and mobile. In fact, they’re subtly improved.
]]>The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, previously only available on Steam and mobile platforms, is coming to PS4 and Switch on April 19.
]]>Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is heading to Steam.
]]>Final Fantasy 13 launched worldwide 13 years ago, and, since then, it’s developed a bit of a dodgy reputation. Environments that amounted to little more than bland hallways, a convoluted plot with a penchant for proper nouns, yet more changes to the battle system, and a dudebro hero whose heart of gold can’t mask his innate annoyingness came to define this awkward entry in the storied series. However valid some of these criticisms might be, they overshadow one of the more complex and important stories in the series, and perhaps even the genre as a whole.
]]>Probably the most interesting thing to come out of Final Fantasy 16 previews yesterday wasn’t anything to do with the game. It was a single off-the-cuff remark from the game’s producer, Naoki Yoshida – a comment inspired by a single word from an interviewer that has triggered some intense debate online.
]]>Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida has said a PC version of the game will not release within six months of the PS5 version.
]]>Alongside review scores, whether Game Pass is good or bad for the industry, and the ethics of crunch (it’s bad), difficulty options are one part of the games discourse that just won’t go away. It’s a cycle; on the launch of a game like Elden Ring, or Demon’s Souls, or Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty – look forward to that later this week – the inevitable back-and-forth about games difficulty will arise. Some people think that games like Elden Ring are pure examples of difficulty in games; that there should be no easy mode, that it would eat away at the integrity of the experience and somehow ‘ruin it for everyone else’.
]]>Final Fantasy 16 is very British. It’s very much the sort of game that comes after the blockbuster TV success of Game of Thrones; everything is bleak, there are lots of big battles, your main character has a direwolf-type pet that’s bound to him by blood, and there are p**sed off Yorkshiremen everywhere. The developers, in an interview with VG247, were candid about the inspiration Game of Thrones had on the title – it’s popular fantasy fiction that dealt with its political and interpersonal themes adeptly, of course it was going to be impactful.
]]>Let’s be honest, the setup of Final Fantasy 15 hasn’t aged that well. The semi-open world setup of the game’s main area – Duscae – provided some cool opportunities for Noctis and his pals to fart around as the world literally fell apart around them, but the meat of the game existed solely within the middle America-inspired region, with only some very on-rails (literally) story beats following up the initial area.
]]>There are two types of people that read that headline: the sickos that see it and go ‘yes, ha ha, yes!’ and the weary, jaded folk that go ‘oh, please, no’. But I’m here to tell you that, actually, it’s not as bad as it sounds. Final Fantasy 16 has made a real effort to make sure its narrative is tight, exciting, and interesting – even if you’ll sometimes be sat there with your hands off the pad for minutes and minutes and minutes at a time.
]]>It’s been a lethargic start to the generation. Years into the lifespan of both the Xbox Series X/S and the PS5, it feels like there hasn’t really been any one game that’s juiced the hardware for all it’s worth – that’s really put the pedal to the metal and gotten drunk on the power of all the SSDs and GPUs crammed into these waiting machines. Demon’s Souls, Horizon Forbidden West, Forza Horizon 5, Halo: Infinite, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart… they’re all good, decent games in their own right, but none really feel like the proper watershed moment for new-gen gaming.
]]>It’s probably no surprise that the most romantic Final Fantasy game was inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet, is it? Final Fantasy 8, set with the unenviable task of following on from one of the most successful RPGs ever released, needed to rewrite the series’ DNA. It couldn’t simply retread the ground of Midgar and conjure up some facsimile of Cloud and Sephiroth’s story. No, it had to pull the series up by the roots, and start growing something wholly new.
]]>By the time your favourite band’s fourth album has come around, you may know what to expect from them – they’ve got all that experimental stuff out their system, they know what their strengths are, they know how to write a crowd-pleaser, and there’s still enough creative fuel left in the tank to surprise you.
]]>Today marks a huge 26 years since Final Fantasy 7 first hit PlayStation in Japan, a vital release that would prove particularly earth-shattering once localised for the West a handful of months later.
]]>Final Fantasy 16 has a lot going for it. As well as a return to a more traditional fantasy world – eschewing the apocalyptic boyband aesthetic of the previous game – the game seems to have a more serious tone, a world packed with political intrigue, and a core cast of characters with grizzly backstories, potent motivations, and suitably unlikely names. By remembering what made the series great, Square Enix’s next blockbuster RPG could right the recent wrongs of the series.
]]>For a five-year stretch at the turn of millennium, the Final Fantasy series released an unprecedented run of indisputable JRPG bangers. Four games in a row – Final Fantasy 7 to Final Fantasy 10 – each its own contained adventure with a bespoke world of a particular aesthetic and vision. Uniting them all was the sheer bombast of their productions, massive disc-spanning epics filled with bleeding edge graphics and sweeping narratives.
]]>Put on the Barry White and dim the lights, Final Fantasy is getting sexy. Not that it wasn't always a bit sexy, to be fair, what with its domme-flavoured fantasy PlayBoy bunnies and absurdly-chested goth girlfriends. But per a new ESRB rating that's come up for the game, the latest title is going to have at least a little bit of "partial nudity" and some "sexual themes".
]]>We know the game is set in the land of Valisthea where six factions are almost to the point of conflict due to a spreading disease called the Blight, in which crystals lie at the center of the problem.
]]>The marketing for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion has been a little bit cheeky, for my money. Square Enix has taken to calling this re-release of a PSP classic “more than a remaster”, which feels like a rather liberal interpretation of what this game is – but by the same token, god damn if this isn’t one of the most impressive remasters I’ve ever seen. The best visual remaster ever? Maybe. More than a remaster? Not quite.
]]>Square Enix has announced it will be ending service for Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier on January 23, 2023.
]]>Following our preview of Crisis Core's impending remaster, Alex and I sat down to chat about its place in the new post-remake Final Fantasy 7 universe, and whether it still holds up as a prequel in that context, over some gorgeous 4K gameplay footage.
]]>Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is no stranger to downloadable expansions, with the Trials of the King DLC launching back in July to a mixed audience. For a start, it was locked behind the hardest difficulty in the game, Bahamut.
]]>Earlier this week, Final Fantasy 7 Remake owners on PS5 with PlayStation Plus Extra were having issues downloading the Intergrade version of the game that includes the Intermission DLC.
]]>If, like me, you can't get enough of the unlikley collaboration of publisher Square Enix and developer Team Ninja, you're probably counting down the days until the new Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin downloadable content.
]]>We're only about a year out from Final Fantasy 16 releasing – but the full game is actually playable from back to front, right now.
]]>Square Enix's next big Final Fantasy game is finally coming, and by the crystals it's been a while. Final Fantasy 16 was announced back in September 2020 for PlayStation 5, and developer and publisher Square Enix has been keeping its mouth shut about the game for fear of giving too much away, or setting unrealistic expectations.
]]>Crisis Core absolutely shouldn’t have worked. By the time it finally released, the rest of the Compilation of Final Fantasy 7 anniversary series had already done everything it could to trample all over the memory of the original game to the extent that you couldn’t help but wonder if you ever really loved it at all.
]]>So, Final Fantasy Remake Part 2 is real. It’s officially called Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and it’s coming ‘next Winter’. That gives us plenty of time to prepare by playing the newly-announced Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 remaster, getting primed on the story, and learning who Zack Fair is, and what he has to do with Cloud, Tifa, Barrett, Red XIII and the extended Midgar crew.
]]>Just when you thought it was safe to head back to Midgar... Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2 – or Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, as it's now formally called – will be heading to PlayStation 5 in Winter 2023.
]]>Square Enix is hosting a Final Fantasy 7 25th Anniversary Celebration stream this evening.
]]>Square Enix will host a Final Fantasy 7 25th Anniversary Celebration stream next week.
]]>We can expect some news on Final Fantasy 7 in June as part of Square Enix's celebration of the series' 25th Anniversary.
]]>Development on Final Fantasy 16 seems to be going well. So well in fact, it is in the final stages of development.
]]>Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin has difficulty modes. So, if you're just playing through the game to experience the (admittedly awful) story, you can just hit Casual mode and then dilute it even further with Story mode. But if you're hungry for a real challenge, there's Hard and Chaos modes to sink your teeth into, too.
]]>It's Chaos out there. But you knew that already, didn't you? Team Ninja and Square Enix's latest baffling collaboration – Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin – launches soon, and today a slew of reviews from across the industry have gone live. And the scores osciallte as wildly as you'd expect for a mid-budget final Fantasy spin-off.
]]>I am unapologetically a fan of the Nicholas Cage and John Travolta movie, Face/Off. Something about the unbelievable dance between lawman and outlaw Freaky Friday-ing their way into each other’s lives is endlessly watchable, despite its shaky premise and questionable performances. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin might well be the Face/Off of games, then. It’s stupid, the performances are laughably bad, the levels are irritating, the gear system is convoluted, and the bosses can flit from unmemorable to infuriating. So why the hell can’t I put it down?
]]>Another demo for Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin has been made live this evening, as Sony showed off more of the game at the March 2022 State of Play showcase.
]]>Now that the buzz from the release of Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker has settled down and free trial players can once again check out the critically-acclaimed MMORPG it’s time to start looking ahead to what’s next for the Warrior of Light and the Scions of the Seventh Dawn.
]]>It’s been just over two months since the Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker expansion released to such huge success that Square Enix had to pause sales of the game to ease congestion. Now that things have simmered down, and players have had a chance to dry the many tears shed after completing the epic Hydaelyn and Zodiark story arc, we got the chance to talk to the devs of Final Fantasy 14 and reflect on some of the stand-out moments of Endwalker.
]]>Everyone has their favourite Final Fantasy. Many love Final Fantasy 7 because of how much of an impact it left with its transition to 3D, and just because it was their first. There are those who love Final Fantasy 9 because, well, Vivi. As messy as it was, you can't help but love those boys in 15. But there is possibly no more divisive a Final Fantasy than Final Fantasy 13.
]]>Great news for all the PlayStation Plus subscribers out there! If you’ve previously downloaded a free copy of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake through the service, you can acquire an upgrade to the PS5 version of the game starting this Wednesday.
]]>Square Enix announced during The Game Awards that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is coming to PC on December 16 through the Epic Games Store.
]]>Those excited to jump into Final Fantasy 14’s recently released Endwalker expansion are running into login queues filled with thousands of players, as well as error codes preventing them from accessing their server of choice.
]]>With Final Fantasy 14's newest expansion - Endwalker - releasing soon, fighting game tournament organizer Alex Jebailey has taken drastic actions to make sure CEO attendees are able to raid with their friends while at the event.
]]>Final Fantasy 7: The First Solider now has over 1 million pre-registrations,and all players will receive the Shinra Utility Vehicle Skin for free when the game releases on iOS and Android.
]]>Square Enix has announced a delay for the Final Fantasy 14 expansion, Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker.
]]>Square Enix and Ateam Entertainment have announced a November 17 release date for Final Fantasy 7: The First Solider.
]]>Square Enix announced today that Final Fantasy 5 will be released with upgraded pixel graphics and audio, as a faithful 2D remaster on November 10 for Steam and mobile platforms.
]]>Square Enix's TGS 2021 show just wrapped up, and one of the bigger highlights has been a new trailer for Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. Outside of showing off a new slice of gameplay, the trailer also revealed the game's release date.
]]>There's going to be quite a lot to digest at this year's Tokyo Game Show, and Square Enix wants to make sure you're primed and ready to learn more about chaos before the event kicks off from October 1.
]]>Square Enix’s new re-releases of Final Fantasy 1, 2, and 3 are strong efforts, and worthy of your attention. But there’s definitely scope to improve with patches and future ports.
]]>As I wait for the Pixel Remasters to unlock, I desperately try to debuff my expectations.
]]>Final Fantasy 16 producer, Naoki Yoshida, has clarified that the game is prioritizing British English as its primary language, and Japanese dub will be dealt with later in development.
]]>Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster could eventually come to PC and consoles if there's enough demand, a Q&A released by Square Enix has revealed.
]]>Have you ever wanted a super sale on Square Enix titles? Well, Humble Bundle is currently hosting a Square Enix publisher sale for up to 85% percent off select games. However, as a heads up, many of the most popular titles are actually closer to 50 to 60% off. Discounted games include a respectable number of well-known names including Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and even the infamous Balan Wonderworld.
]]>Square Enix has suggested that Final Fantasy 10-3, another game set in the Final Fantasy 10 universe following on from the events of both FF10 and FF10-2, could happen one day.
]]>Yep, you read that right. It looks like Insight Editions will be publishing a cookbook titled The Ultimate Final Fantasy 14 Cookbook, which will include various recipes inspired by the in-game world of Eorzea.
]]>If you were hoping to see Final Fantasy 16 at Tokyo Game Show later this year, we've got some bad news for you: it looks like Square Enix won't be ready to show it off.
]]>Final Fantasy 14 has once again broken its Steam concurrent players record this weekend, this time hitting a massive 47,542 concurrent players.
]]>What is it with Square Enix and messing up the most simple elements of remasters of its classic game catalog?
]]>The first three entries in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series will be released on July 28.
]]>PC versions of Final Fantasy 5 and Final Fantasy 6 will be pulled off Steam later this month.
]]>Square Enix's classic role-playing game Final Fantasy 9 is being turned into an animated TV series, with Square Enix overlooking the project.
]]>Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin's concept is based on Final Fantasy 1, but is a story all its own.
]]>While his development studio is now making the sixteenth entry in the series, it’s clear that Naoki Yoshida’s heart will forever belong to Final Fantasy 14.
]]>Final Fantasy 7 Remake may be on its way to PC.
]]>It’s fair to say that Square Enix didn’t have the greatest E3 conference ever.
]]>It took a few days, but you can now actually play the Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin demo.
]]>During the Square Enix Presents summer showcase, the company announced that the six original Final Fantasy titles are coming in a pixel remaster series.
]]>Square Enix showed off Team Ninja's Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin during its E3 2021 presentation today.
]]>Square Enix will hold its E3 2021 showcase today, and you can watch it right here with us.
]]>Yuffie's new adventure is a fun romp, though only existing fans need apply.
]]>It now looks like a real, wooden door.
]]>Final Fantasy 7 Remake's big PS5 update is mere weeks away - so here's a look at it running in performance mode.
]]>Final Fantasy 14 Online releases today for PS5 alongside Patch 5.55.
]]>Square Enix and Team Ninja are working together on Final Fantasy Origin, a spin-off that's more in line with the likes of Dark Souls or Nioh than a classic RPG experience.
]]>Square Enix looks to be bringing the goods to this year's E3.
]]>The PS5 version of Final Fantasy 14 launches alongside the game's 5.55 patch on May 25, providing an official launch after the extensive open beta on the platform.
]]>New live gameplay footage and information for the upcoming mobile title, Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier was revealed on a special livestream today.
]]>Final Fantasy 7 Remake is coming to PS5 in June as Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, and you can watch the final trailer right here.
]]>
.jpg?width=1200&height=630&fit=crop&enable=upscale&auto=webp)
