Final Fantasy

Big Surprise, Japanese Gamers Like Final Fantasy XV’s Demo

Final Fantasy XV: Episode Duscae came out last month and most people who got it have probably had enough time to process their feelings about it. Japanese gaming mag Weekly Famitsu released the results of their user survey on the Final Fantasy XV demo. What were you looking forward to going into the game? Going…

Final Fantasy‘s Triple Triad Is Finally On Phones (In Japan)

If there’s one Final Fantasy mini-game that would be just about perfect for smartphones, it’s Triple Triad, the delightfully addictive card game that debuted in Final Fantasy VIII and recently reappeared in the online game FFXIV Today, Square’s finally brought the long-requested game to mobile devices… in Japan. Only in Japan. Based on the trailer,…

A Woman Might Join Final Fantasy XV‘s Party (Temporarily)

Up until now, all we have heard or seen about Final Fantasy XV’s party was that it was filled with dudes. That, however, might change, Square Enix says. It’s possible a female character could join the game’s four-character, all-male party as a guest. In a recent interview with Weekly Famitsu, Final Fantasy XV director Hajime…

What I Like (And Don’t Like) In Final Fantasy XV So Far

It’s been three weeks since I first played through the demo for Final Fantasy XV, a video game about what will happen to One Direction now that Zayn’s gone. So I’ve had plenty of time to digest. I first completed FFXV: Episode Duscae during a two-hour session at Square Enix’s PAX East media booth in…

Final Fantasy: Record Keeper Is Surprisingly Fun

Today, Square Enix released a free-to-play Final Fantasy game for mobile devices, and perhaps for the first time ever, that’s not a bad thing. Final Fantasy: Record Keeper, out today for iOS and Android, is a surprisingly fun little time-waster that tasks you with creating a party, collecting equipment, traveling through various old Final Fantasy…

I Bought the Final Fantasy XV Demo for $18

Final Fantasy Type-0 was released in Japan this past Thursday—two days later than in America. But like many of you, I was more interested in the Final Fantasy XV demo than Type-0 itself. I didn’t exactly enjoy the Type-0 experience when the game was originally released, to say the least—though there were more than a…

Why You Shouldn’t Trust the Final Fantasy XV Demo Too Much

This week, the Final Fantasy XV demo was released across the world to those who picked up Final Fantasy Type-0 HD. However, it’s important to remember that it is just a demo and not necessarily the same experience as the full game. I mean, look how much Final Fantasy XIII changed between its demo and…

Today, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XI service for the PS2 and Xbox 360 will end in March 2016. However, it will continue for the PC version.

Final Fantasy XI Gets Smartphone Version and New Spin-Off [Updated]

With the amount of money smartphone games make, this shouldn’t be that surprising. But Square Enix is bringing a version of Final Fantasy XI to smartphones. It’s called Final Fantasy XI Mobile. There’s also a new FFXI spin-off title called Final Fantasy Grandmasters. Update: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Final Fantasy…

Final Fantasy XV Has Unlimited Chicken Wings

On today’s Highlight Reel we have reality-defying food in Final Fantasy XV, 2 Chainz Xbox One remixes, perfect unintentional heist getaways and more! Watch the video above, then link any of your favorite highlights in the comments, and be sure to check out, like and subscribe the original videos via the links below. The Last…

What Do You Think Of Final Fantasy XV So Far?

By now, you’ve had 24 hours to play Final Fantasy XV: Episode Duscae, one of the most fascinating video game demos in recent memory. (How many other demos actually let you save your progress?) And those of you who read Kotaku regularly might recall that during an interview in January, FFXV director Hajime Tabata told…

Tips For Playing Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

Final Fantasy Type-0 can be more than a little overwhelming. Between the barrage of proper nouns and 14—fourteen!—playable characters, it’ll probably take you some time to get adjusted to the pace of Square’s newest role-playing game. We’re here to help. If you want to get the most out of Type-0—which came out today for PS4…

Final Fantasy XV‘s Summon Will Blow Your Damn Mind

There are a lot of cool moments in Final Fantasy XV: Episode Duscae, the much-anticipated demo that’s finally out today for PS4 and Xbox One (alongside FF Type-0 HD) You can explore the world, take on sidequests, get to know Noctis and his merry band of bros, and spend a whole lot of time playing…

Watch Me Play Final Fantasy XV, Live [UPDATE: Stream Over]

Final Fantasy XV: Episode Duscae is out today, and to celebrate, we’re throwing it up on a livestream and seeing what happens. Yep, for my first ever Twitch broadcast I’ll be running around as Noctis and crew in the much-anticipated FFXV demo, which comes alongside Final Fantasy Type-0 HD on PS4 and Xbox One. I’ll…

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD: The Kotaku Review

The best moments in Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, a new role-playing game that is just as clunky as its title suggests, come not from the main path but from the things you can do during the breaks. This might not sound too strange to anyone accustomed to RPGs like Baldur’s Gate or Fallout, where going…

Looks Like There’s Going To Be A Final Fantasy Type-1

While Final Fantasy Type-0 HD isn’t due out in North America until Tuesday, a special ending cinematic teaser from the end of the game has hit YouTube, suggesting game director Hajime Tabata’s desire to make Final Fantasy Type-1 is being realized. While the ending cutscene, currently available on YouTube (via NeoGAF), does not specifically mention…

Let the Final Fantasy XV Product Placement Begin!

Yes, that Coleman. The Outdoor Company™. Final Fantasy XV characters will sit in Coleman camping chairs, cook on Coleman stoves, and pitch Coleman tents. How’s that for a fantasy based on reality? As reported on Famitsu and 4Gamer, Coleman camping gear will appear as in-game items, complete with the Coleman logo. I added the red…

Final Fantasy Record Keeper is All About the Combat

Final Fantasy Record Keeper is an iOS/Android game that takes characters and creatures from almost every main numbered Final Fantasy game and lets your create your own party to fight against those creatures. In short, it’s a game for Final Fantasy fans who really love the old-school combat from the earlier games. Combat in Final…

Which JRPG Has Better Sliding: Xenoblade Chronicles X or FFXV? 

There are many things we could compare between Xenoblade Chronicles X and Final Fantasy XV. But today, we’re going to see which has the coolest-looking sliding. That’s right, sliding The hell am I talking about? This. Above, you can see a GIF of Prompto Argentum‘s sliding attack from Final Fantasy XV, which Kotaku recently checked…

Holy Shit I Just Played Final Fantasy XV

I just spent two hours playing Final Fantasy XV, which I can confirm is a real video game that actually exists. The good news: it’s brilliant in a lot of ways, and from what I’ve played so far, it really does feel like a Final Fantasy game. The bad news? Well, it’s got some serious…