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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Best Moment Isn’t The One You’re Expecting

Square Enix's sequel expands upon the relationships within its core cast in unforgettable fashion

Hayes Madsen Published March 8, 2024

OpinionCommentary

There’s Too Much Chadley In Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Square Enix’s massive open-world RPG sequel has a nerd problem

By Zack Zwiezen Published March 7, 2024
OpinionCommentary

12 Years Ago, Mass Effect 3’s Ending Was Ahead Of Its Time

While the execution was messy, BioWare’s conclusion had some ideas

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 6, 2024
OpinionCommentary

Square Enix’s Horror Classic Should Be Adapted To The Silver Screen

The correct answer to the company’s question about what game should become a movie is clear

By Willa Rowe Published March 6, 2024
OpinionVG Chat

We Need To Talk About Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Ending

The Kotaku staff chats about how the second game in the Remake trilogy caps things off

Kenneth Shepard & Claire Jackson & Jen Glennon & Moises Taveras Published March 6, 2024

OpinionImpressions

Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Newest Class Is Giving Medieval Darth Maul

The Mystic Spearhand basically gives you Force powers

By Levi Winslow Published March 5, 2024
OpinionImpressions

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Could Be 2024’s Breakout RPG

More than a decade later, Capcom's sequel smooths over many of the rough edges of its predecessor

Tom Regan Published March 5, 2024
OpinionCommentary

Loveless Embodies One Of FF7 Rebirth’s Biggest Flaws

How much fanservice can this trilogy get away with?

By Willa Rowe Published March 5, 2024
OpinionCommentary

Stop Telling People They Can Play Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Without Remake

Video games, more than most other media, are always trying to make everything an entry point

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 4, 2024
OpinionCommentary

Seven Years Ago, Nintendo’s Risky Gamble Paid Off Handsomely

As the Switch’s heyday comes to an end, let's marvel at the road it’s paved for the future

By Moises Taveras Published March 4, 2024

OpinionKotaku Asks

Kotaku Readers Pick The Best Final Fantasy For Newcomers

From beloved classics and modern entries to spinoffs and sequels, here’s where readers think you should start with Square Enix’s iconic franchise

By Willa Rowe Published March 4, 2024
OpinionCommentary

11 Years Later, Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons’ Big Moment Still Hits

The remake of Josef Fares’ video game directorial debut is still a triumph

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 4, 2024
Opinion

Helldivers 2 Advice And Our Hottest Final Fantasy VII Takes Of The Week

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is here, and we had a lot to say about it

Kotaku Staff Published March 3, 2024
OpinionImpressions

Upcoming Retro-Inspired Car Combat Game Is Rad As Hell

Fumes is the open-world Twisted Metal -like game I’ve been wanting for years

By Zack Zwiezen Published March 1, 2024
OpinionKotaku Asks

Kotaku Asks: What Is The Best Final Fantasy For Newcomers?

Help us pick which entry in the storied franchise our Senior Editor will play first

By Willa Rowe Published March 1, 2024

OpinionCommentary

Uh, Can Chocobos Be Milked In FF7 Rebirth?

An NPC in the opening town of Kalm has made me rethink everything I know about the franchise's iconic big birds

By Willa Rowe Published March 1, 2024
OpinionCommentary

Every FF7 Rebirth Town Ranked By Vibes, From Rancid To Immaculate

From dusty hovels to glitzy resorts and jungly hideaways, the latest Final Fantasy is full of memorable locales

Hayes Madsen Published March 1, 2024
OpinionCommentary

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Looked At Cid And Said ‘I Can Fix Him’

The Remake trilogy has the best-realized versions of its iconic cast

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 29, 2024
OpinionCommentary

Yuffie Is Better Than Ever In FF7 Rebirth

The materia hunter from Wutai is an essential party member who highlights the strengths of Rebirth ’s combat

By Willa Rowe Published February 29, 2024
OpinionCommentary

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Keeps The Janky Spirit Of The Original

Like it or lump it, Rebirth is the gutsiest Final Fantasy we've seen in decades

Hayes Madsen Published February 29, 2024

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