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Stab It, Cloud, Stab It Right In Its Stupid Face
As we’ve seen, Adeeb Md makes better statues with his own two hands than many professional companies (with factories and everything) can come up with. Don’t believe me? Check out his latest piece, Final Fantasy’s Cloud. It was done on commission. If you’re thinking of saving up and asking for a Ben from Full Throttle,…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 11, 2014 -
Final Fantasy XIV Will Allow Same-Sex Marriage After All
Talk about a realm reborn! Fans of Final Fantasy XIV who were upset about the game’s controversial decision to exclude gay marriage need not worry any longer. Director and producer Naoki Yoshida confirmed the change during one of its live-streamed E3 developer talks that the game will introduce same-sex relationships in an upcoming patch. The…
By Yannick LeJacq Published June 10, 2014 -
Our First Look At Final Fantasy XIV‘s Rogues And Ninja
During today’s Square Enix E3 2014 live stream, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn producer Naoki Yoshida gave fans their first taste of the new class and job for the popular MMORPG, Rogues and Ninja, coming in game patch 2.4. Faster in the field, more resistant to falling damage, the Rogue profession is, understandably, a…
By Mike Fahey Published June 10, 2014 -
Final Fantasy VII’s Famed Motorcycle Level Gets Its Own Mobile Game
Remember that awesome motorcycle chase from Final Fantasy VII? Square Enix sure does—so much so that the publisher is turning it into a game of its own. It’s called Final Fantasy VII: G-Bike, and it’s a new mobile game Square Enix just announced it at E3. Watch the trailer up top. Here’s a clip of…
By Yannick LeJacq Published June 10, 2014 -
Final Fantasy Type-0 Gets A Western Release… On PS4 And Xbox One
Final Fantasy fans have been patiently awaiting news of a Western release for the PSP’s Final Fantasy Type-0 since the game came out in Japan in 2011. Well, it’s coming out in North America and Europe, but as an HD remaster for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. “The voice of our Western fans was…
By Mike Fahey Published June 10, 2014 -
Kotaku East
Final Fantasy Agito is the Most Fun I’ve Had with a Freemium Game
Once upon a time, there was a game developed for cell phones called Final Fantasy Agito XIII. And when that game was moved to the PSP and became Final Fantasy Type-0, that meant the name was free to be used—which it has been by the new iOS/Android title Final Fantasy Agito Final Fantasy Agito takes…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published June 10, 2014 -
Kotaku East
The New Theatrhythm is Everything I Want in a Final Fantasy Music Game
I have already talked at length about how the music of Final Fantasy has affected me, so you can probably guess that I enjoyed the original Theatrhythm—though that’s not to say it didn’t have its problems. Luckily, the sequel, Theatrhythm: Curtain Call, has done a great job addressing these problems. Good – A Lot of…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published June 6, 2014 -
Kotaku East
Square Enix Says Not To Expect Final Fantasy XV and KHIII at E3
Because Final Fantasy XV and Kingdom Hearts III, that’s why. Or, rather, something about optimal timing. But don’t worry, everything is just fine! In an interview with Famitsu, Square Enix exec Shinji Hashimoto revealed that there won’t be new info about Final Fantasy XV at this year’s E3. Who knows, maybe Square Enix will change…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2014 -
There’s Something Special About Atlanta Cosplay
Atlanta cosplayers are just the best, and they proved it at last weekend’s MomoCon. Man Tifa? Done. Kingdom Hearts Batman? No problem. Solid Snake sneaking behind Mega Man? How many would you like? I might be a little bit biased, having lived in Atlanta for the past 30 years, but I prefer to think of…
By Mike Fahey Published May 31, 2014 -
In Defense Of E3
A few weeks ago, I realized something strange and kind of disconcerting: I enjoy E3 press conferences more than actually playing video games. I know. I know. E3 is just one big marketing blob, a neon potpourri of dubstep and shooters where executives talk like robots and mega-publishers compete over who has the shiniest guns.…
By Jason Schreier Published May 30, 2014 -
Kotaku EastWhat’s New in Theatrhythm: Curtain Call
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, a music game built around the series’ excellent soundtracks, came out for the 3DS around two years ago. Now, a sequel, Theatrhythm: Curtain Call, is out in Japan and I am happy to report that it is far more than just an updated track list No Need to Touch and Flick In…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published May 30, 2014 -
Final Fantasy III is now available on Steam. The first legitimate PC version of the game is a port of the relatively recent 3D remake, and will set you back $15.99. Be sure to give your Warriors of Light distinctive names, so they aren’t confused with all of the other nameless, world-saving orphans.
By Mike Fahey Published May 27, 2014 -
Kotaku EastThe Moment That Changed How I Viewed Music in Games
Back when I was a kid in the late 80s and early 90s, game music didn’t seem like anything special. Sure, I knew the Mario Bros. Rap and could hum the theme to Sonic the Hedgehog, but no game music ever captivated me. Then I played Final Fantasy VI To me, game music had always…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published May 27, 2014 -
Sin From Final Fantasy X Is Just As Ominous In Minecraft
Recreating Sin—the whale-like gargantuan final boss of Final Fantasy X—in Minecraft was probably a bit harder than usual since you can’t really build it pixel by pixel. Still, Pero‘s piece looks awesome, just like the original from the PS2 game. Here’s a few more shots, and a neat video: Dayshot is an image-based feature that…
By Gergo Vas Published May 26, 2014 -
Kotaku EastCheck Out the 109 New Final Fantasy Tracks in Theatrhythm: Curtain Call
While growing up, I, of course, knew the Mario and Sonic themes, but it wasn’t until I first played Final Fantasy VI that game music really started to affect me. To say I have a soft spot for the series’ music is an understatement—which is why I am ecstatic that Theatrhythm: Curtain Call has 109…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published May 23, 2014 -
Culture
Final Fantasy VIII, Completed Faster Than Ever
Here’s the newest world record for beating Final Fantasy VIII as quickly as possible, set last night by speedrunner CaracarnVi. Eight hours, 34 minutes. Pretty damn impressive. This one’s fun to watch—I can’t even imagine beating FFVIII in less than 40 hours—but if other Final Fantasy games are more your cup of tea, check out…
By Jason Schreier Published May 12, 2014 -
Final Fantasy III Is Coming To PC
Over the past couple years, Square Enix has brought Final Fantasy VII and then Final Fantasy VIII to personal computers via Steam. Naturally, their next step is Final Fantasy III. There’s no release date for the game yet, but there’s a Steam listing up now. This looks like a port of the PSP version, optimized…
By Jason Schreier Published May 9, 2014 -
Watch Video Game Weapons from Zelda and Final Fantasy Come to Life
Swords are great, sure. But we all want to shoot things with a bow and arrow from The Legend of Zelda, don’t we? The work done by Tony Swatton and his Man-At-Arms crew is formidable. But they’ve mostly stuck with replicating one kind of video game weapon. The new season of Geek and Sundry’s Arcade…
By Evan Narcisse Published May 6, 2014 -
Final Fantasy Characters, Ranked
(Main playable characters only.) 84. Hope 83. Snow 82. Edward 81. Zell 80. Vanille 79. Wakka 78. Penelo 77. Tidus 76. Aeris 75. Thief 74. Maria 73. Selphie 72. Vaan 71. Red Mage 70. Firion 69. Guy 68. Leon 67. Lulu 66. Gau 65. Lenna 64. Fang 63. Porom 62. Squall 61. Mog 60. Quistis…
By Jason Schreier Published May 2, 2014