OpinionCommentaryOpinionCommentaryFinal Fantasy Doesn't Need Turn-Based Combat Back, It Needs Better StoriesThe next entry shouldn't take the wrong lessons from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33ByEthan GachPublishedJuly 11, 2025
Game TipsGame TipsModders, Please Remove The Worst Part Of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth From The GameYou can save fans from having to throw boxes around as Cait Sith on PCByKenneth ShepardPublishedJanuary 22, 2025
Game TipsGame TipsWhy You Ought To Grab Final Fantasy VII Remake For Cheap While You CanYou know you want to play Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, so just pick up Remake alreadyByMoises TaverasPublishedAugust 15, 2024
Game TipsGame TipsFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Best Weapons For Barret‘The planet’s dyin, Cloud,’ so here are some guns to defend itByClaire JacksonPublishedJune 25, 2024
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ReviewsMultiplatformReviewsMultiplatformFinal Fantasy VII: The Kotaku Retro ReviewA timeless classic of an RPG, 1997’s Final Fantasy VII remains the best version of these characters and this worldByClaire JacksonPublishedApril 16, 2024
Game TipsGame TipsFF7 Rebirth’s Confusing ‘Retry From This Battle’ Screen, Explained [Update: They Fixed It, Kinda]A recent patch changed some of the language on this commonly confusing menu (but it's still a little tricky)ByClaire JacksonPublishedApril 15, 2024
Game TipsGame TipsFF7 Rebirth: How To Give Odin The Beatdown He DeservesOdin bores easily and will end the battle if you don’t impress himByClaire JacksonPublishedApril 8, 2024
Game TipsGame TipsSo You Want To Play The Original Final Fantasy VII?FF7 is readily available in 2024. Here are some tips for newcomers and those seeking a reunion with this classic RPGByClaire JacksonPublishedApril 5, 2024
Game TipsGame TipsOne Of FFVII Rebirth's Best Combat Tricks Is Something The Game Never Tells YouSwapping party members is necessary in Rebirth, but this trick will give it more valueByKenneth ShepardPublishedApril 5, 2024
CultureNewsCultureNewsIs This Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Detail An Oversight Or Incredible Foreshadowing?Fans took note of how a small change in Cloud’s behavior could be a subtle bit of storytellingByKenneth ShepardPublishedApril 2, 2024
OpinionCommentaryOpinionCommentaryFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Ending Doesn’t Earn The Benefit Of The DoubtSpoilers ahead, but let’s talk about how Rebirth’s ending falls short of Remake’s thematic thrustByKenneth ShepardPublishedMarch 29, 2024
Game TipsGame TipsFF7 Rebirth’s Best Materia For Dealing Magic DamageYou’ll need to exploit more than a few enemies’ magical vulnerabilities in Rebirth. Here’s the materia to get the…ByClaire JacksonPublishedMarch 22, 2024
Game TipsGame TipsThe Best Loveless Choices In FF7 RebirthWhich decisions should you make when facing off against Varvados and Garm?ByClaire JacksonPublishedMarch 20, 2024
OpinionCommentaryOpinionCommentaryFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth's Gongaga Region SucksCloud and the gang's journey to this forested region is a pain the assByZack ZwiezenPublishedMarch 19, 2024
Game TipsGame TipsFF7 Rebirth’s Best Materia For Buffing Your PartyProtect your party, up their attack power, or find more efficient ways to raise ATB or Synergy gauges with these…ByClaire JacksonPublishedMarch 18, 2024
The BestsThe Bests21 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Mini-Games, Ranked From Worst To BestQueen’s Blood isn’t the only side activity fighting for Cloud’s timeByKenneth Shepard, Claire Jackson, Jen Glennon, Moises Taveras, and Carolyn PetitPublishedMarch 18, 2024
Game TipsGame TipsFF7 Rebirth’s Best Healing And Revival Materia (And Where To Find Them)Keep your party in fighting condition with these restorative materiaByClaire JacksonPublishedMarch 15, 2024
Game TipsGame TipsFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth's Wild Ending, ExplainedAre you done crying yet? No? Well, let’s discuss what the hell happenedByClaire JacksonPublishedMarch 15, 2024
OpinionCommentaryOpinionCommentaryFF7 Rebirth Has More In Common With 2022’s Best RPG Than You ThinkCome for the side quests, stay for the breathtaking views and the stories they tellByMichael HighamPublishedMarch 11, 2024