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Early Final Fantasy XIV Launch Goes (Surprise!) Badly
For a game that’s had so many problems it’s needing a second launch, you’d think Square Enix would be right on top of Final Fantasy XIV, but nope. The game had an early access release over the weekend, and it was a mess. Those who had pre-ordered the game were let into an early access…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 25, 2013 -
Here’s What Combat Looks Like in the Remastered Final Fantasy X/X-2
Gamescom graced us with a brand new demonstration-slash-trailer, this time featuring the remastered Final Fantasy X/X-2 The clip, which, like last time, is a comparison video, shows us how a combat scene plays out in the two versions of Final Fantasy X—first the old, then the new. The HD version is demonstrated starting at 1:47,…
By András Neltz Published August 23, 2013 -
No, This Final Fantasy Character Didn’t Say “F**kball”
Well, I don’t think he did. This new trailer for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is a little over two minutes. But the last several seconds are what might raise eyebrows. Skip to around 1:50 to see, er, hear what I’m talking about. While it sounds like Sazh is saying “blasted fuckball,” I believe he’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 21, 2013 -
Square Enix Puts 3D-Printed Final Fantasy Figures Out of Business
Square Enix consistently protects its trademarks and copyrights. And still people consistently use them without permission. So it’s perhaps not a surprise that an artist selling a Final Fantasy action figure series was shut down when Square’s lawyers told his 3D printer to cease and, yes, desist. CNET has the full story, but what happened…
By Owen Good Published August 17, 2013 -
Square Enix Promises To Explain What’s Up With Final Fantasy Type-0
Where’s Final Fantasy Type-0? For whatever reason, Square Enix’s medieval PSP game has never made it to the United States, and it’s hard not to be bummed about that, because people who have played the Japanese version report that it’s pretty great. U.S. gamers really want to play it. There’s one group working on a…
By Jason Schreier Published August 16, 2013 -
The Cast of Final Fantasy VII, 3D-Printed. It’s Fantastic.
We’vefeatured the work of Joaquin Baldwin before, but now he’s back with a full set of Final Fantasy VII low-poly figures—and they’re up for sale, too. Recognize everyone? Here are a couple more shots to help you out: If the figurines are of interest, you can purchase them here.Otherwise, kind of amazing how well the…
By Patricia Hernandez Published August 13, 2013 -
Listen To A Tiny Fraction Of Final Fantasy X/FFX-2 HD‘s New Epilogue
The HD remakes of Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2, which are coming to PS3 and Vita later this year, will come with an extra 30-minute scene. Here’s a sneak peek. Still no release date for the HD remakes yet, sadly.
By Jason Schreier Published August 12, 2013 -
New Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Screenshots Show A Shiny World
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD, the inevitable remaster of one of the most popular Final Fantasy games and its direct sequel, is shaping up nicely! Square-Enix just released a large number of new screenshots, teasing smooth menus, trophies, summoning and a beautifully colorful Spira. Check them all below. Some of the locations look absolutely stunning. To…
By Gergo Vas Published August 12, 2013 -
When Can We Play Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn?
We’re just a few short weeks away from the grand re-launch of Final Fantasy XIV on August 27, but some folks are going to get to play even earlier than that. Break out your Lalafell swimsuit calendars as we mark down the final beta, early start, and welcome back campaigns for FFXIV. First up, new…
By Mike Fahey Published August 8, 2013 -
The Big Final Fantasy Question
Is Final Fantasy dead? Should we stop getting excited about the series? Is it time to abandon all hope? A great deal has been written about the decline of Square Enix’s titanic RPG franchise, and it’s hard to find a Final Fantasy fan who doesn’t have strong opinions about how the influential series has evolved…
By Jason Schreier Published August 6, 2013 -
What’s Your Favorite Video Game Boss Music?
The journey’s at an end. A final challenge awaits. Time for a guitar solo. It’s also time to list our favorite boss music. I’ve been wanting to ask this one for a while, and since getting inspired by a few other lists I saw floating around, I thought I’d make one of my own. I…
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 2, 2013 -
The fan-made Final Fantasy VII Web Series is “the subject of an intellectual property dispute,” according to its Kickstarter page. There’s also a link to a takedown notice, sent by Square Enix, in which they request the removal of the Kickstarter page as the project “is in infringement of [their] copyrights.”
By András Neltz Published August 2, 2013 -
Kotaku East
For Some Reason, Lightning Returns Has Boob Jiggling
One of the best things about Final Fantasy heroines is that, generally speaking, they’ve tended to be strong females and haven’t really relied on fan service. Until now, that is. At a recent Q&A session with Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII‘s developers, the following question was asked: “Is it true that Lightning went from a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 29, 2013 -
One Fan’s Quest To Remake Final Fantasy VII… In 2D
Forget the HD remake: what Final Fantasy VII really needs is a 2D remake. Just ask Lucas Brown, an Australian web developer who is building his very own two-dimensional slice of Square’s classic role-playing game, one sprite at a time. Although he doesn’t plan to re-create every scene in FFVII, Brown says he’s remade the…
By Jason Schreier Published July 25, 2013 -
Final Fantasy IV‘s Most Touching Moment, Re-Created With Beads
On first glance, this photo just looks like a printed image or something. Not too impressive. Then you realize it’s made entirely out of beads, and you’re like, “Holy crap.” Created by the folks at VGPerlers, who craft all sorts of works like this and sell them online, this bead-by-bead recreation of Palom and Porom’s…
By Jason Schreier Published July 23, 2013 -
This Unofficial Final Fantasy VII Web Series Sure Is Ballsy
You may remember the mock-up trailer that circulated last fall, promising an unofficial Final Fantasy VII fan film. At the time, director Gionata Medeot told me he wasn’t worried about Square Enix’s lawyers stepping in and trying to take it down. Well, today the team launched a Kickstarter to raise $400,000 for the project, which…
By Jason Schreier Published July 22, 2013 -
Yep, I’m Still Excited For Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
There’s a little voice inside my head. “Jason!” it sometimes screams at me. “Why are you excited for Lightning Returns? You disliked the first two! Square Enix is exploiting a character that nobody really cares about! You’re just going to be disappointed!” Well, voice, I don’t care what you say. This game looks cool. New…
By Jason Schreier Published July 18, 2013 -
Kotaku East
This Final Fantasy Abbreviation Might Surprise You
Everybody knows that the “proper” abbreviation for Final Fantasy is “FF”, right? Nope! Recently, a website managed by the Japan Game Users Association asked over 300 Japanese gamers from teenage to 40-something about how they abbreviate Final Fantasy. Over 70 percent (70.7 percent to be exact) shorten Final Fantasy to “FF”. However, 17 percent said…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 18, 2013 -
Final Fantasy Composer Helping Out On Beautiful iPad Adventure
It’s been a long time since we heard from the gorgeous Oceanhorn, an iPad game that’s inspired by everything from Wind Waker to Seiken Densetsu. Long enough to make me worried about the project’s future. Which is silly, because the team were just saving themselves for a very pleasant, and unexpected surprise. The guys behind…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 15, 2013