Final Fantasy

See What A Difference HD Makes For Final Fantasy X

Along with the news that every preorder of the Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster will be upgraded to the Limited Edition with a 24-page art book for a case, Square Enix also released a comparison video that demonstrates how much we probably could have done without this remaster. Smoothing out the jaggies is lovely and…

100 Things You Might Not Know About Final Fantasy VII

In honor of Final Fantasy VII‘s recent Steam re-release, here’s a video by YouTuber NEroNeRoNerON exploring some trivia from Square’s classic RPG. Some of these factoids are a little silly—yes, if you park the airship on an island, fly a gold chocobo across the water, and then release the chocobo, you’ll lose access to your…

Final Fantasy VII is out on Steam, so I thought this might be a good opportunity to point readers to “The Final Fantasy VII Letters,” a series Leigh Alexander and I wrote back in 2011. She was a FFVII veteran and I’d never played, and together we went on a journey that changed us forever.…

13 Minutes Of Gameplay From Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

No Random Encounters today—sorry!—but here, have 13 minutes of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII gameplay from the Japan Expo in France this week. For more on Lightning Returns, check out my hands-on impressions from E3 last month.

That My Bloody Valentine: Loveless billboard stands out quite a bit in digital artist RubiaDmc‘s great Final Fantasy VII mashup. That sign was all over Midgar! Final Fantasy VII [deviantART]

This Divine Lightning Returns Trailer Marks Fang’s Debut Appearance

It’s not all about Fang, certainly. The trailer is themed around Lightning’s appointment as the world’s savior and her “divine mission” to save its inhabitants, but Fang’s few-second cameo is certainly a pleasant surprise. Square-Enix will release the final part of Lightning’s story for PS3 and Xbox 360 on February 11, 2014.

Looks Like Final Fantasy VII Is Finally Out On Steam

We’d been expecting it for a while now, but it wasn’t until today that the classic Final Fantasy game released on Steam. It has achievements, cloud saves, and “character boosters.” You can purchase it here.

Report: Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Will Come With A Brand New Ending Scene

Did you ever think to yourself, “Hey, Final Fantasy X and X-2 are good and all, but what they really need is another 30-minute cut-scene during the credits?” You’re in luck! According to the Japanese publication Shounen Jump (as translated by Siliconera), the upcoming HD remakes of FFX and FFX-2 (to be released on PS3…

3D-Printed Final Fantasy VII Characters Look Pretty Amazing

3D printing is perfect for models with low polygon counts. Joabaldwin proves this with these precise recreations of the main cast from Final Fantasy VII. Gorgeous work, though the lack of Heidegger and the Turks is a grievous oversight. Shots from different angles are below. Careful with that sword, Sephiroth. FF7 [imgur via Reddit] To…

Lightning as Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII for Pre-Order Bonus

Lightning returns alright. This time, she can dress up in Cloud Strife’s Soldier 1st Class Uniform and swing his Buster Sword. But there’s a catch! According to the PlayStation Blog, those who pre-order Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII for the PS3 get the costume DLC. Um. Okay. Neat? Eds note: The press release also says…

These Dudes Know How To Break It Down To Final Fantasy Music

Typically, when someone does an ode to Final Fantasy, they’ll do stuff like fan art or fan fiction. Mikeosonghas a more novel idea: choreography to go along with some of his favorite Final Fantasy themes—it’s so good, you’d think it was something out of a boy band (my mind goes to K-Pop, but only because…

Final Fantasy VII‘s Train Graveyard Has Never Looked So Beautiful

The Sector 7 train graveyard, one of the earliest locations in Final Fantasy VII, was an empty and depressing place, filled only with entry level ghosts, a few potions and train wreckage. Jordangrimmer‘s fantastic reinterpretation expands the environment and fills it with life. We all remember the original right? Train Graveyard [DeviantART], FFWiki To contact…

60 Minutes Of Tetsuya Nomura Talkin’ ‘Bout Final Fantasy XV, KHIII

Go make yourself a cup of tea, get some cushions and settle in, Square Enix fans. This is an hour-long chat with Final Fantasy character designer Tetsuya Nomura, recorded during E3 but only uploaded earlier today, in which he opens up about Final Fantasy XV and Kingdom Hearts III.

The Real Hairstyles of Final Fantasy

The hair. Just look at the hair! It’s magnificent. These aren’t video game characters. They’re men who would like to drink cocktails with you. Earlier this month, Japanese internet users chattered about how the latest entry in the Final Fantasy role-playing game series, Final Fantasy XV, featured a protagonist who looks like a “host”. Here…

Meet The Cast Of Final Fantasy XV

I think I know why I’m so pumped for Final Fantasy XV: it kind of reminds me of Suikoden See, Square Enix just sent over some art and descriptions for the next Final Fantasy, and it seems to be one of those politic-focused, rebellion-heavy stories that makes Suikoden so special. Check out the plot synopsis:…

Okay. Yes. I’m Cautiously Excited For Lightning Returns: FFXIII.

Square Enix has a lot of work to do. With Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII—the third game in what has become the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy—the folks at Square not only have to conclude Lightning’s story in a satisfactory way, they have to figure out how to appeal to RPG fans who were turned off…

Lightning Returns Producer Compares the Game to Dark Souls

“If I were to describe the gameplay,” said Yoshinori Kitase, producer of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII said, “I’d say that there are some elements [in Lightning Returns] with the severity of [a game like] Dark Souls.” Oh, crap… Considering I was never able to clear Dark Souls, that’s not very reassuring. We’ve already heard…

The Change From Versus XIII to XV Was a Long Time Coming

Last week, we were treated to the news that Final Fantasy Versus XIII had been reborn as Final Fantasy XV. After getting sucked into a black hole for the longest time, Versus was back with a whole new coat of paint. But apparently, the paint wasn’t all that new. “Between one and two years after…

This Might Be The Closest We’re Getting To A Final Fantasy VII Remake

Rendered with the Unreal Development Kit, digital artist Laggyzaki‘s remake of one of the most memorable locations in Final Fantasy VII—the Sector 5 church in Midgar—should make everyone nostalgic and wonder how the rest of the game would look in high definition. It’s a pretty accurate replica of the original. All that’s missing is Aeris…

If The Final Fantasy X Remake Does Well, FFXII Could Be Next

Right now, you can play any mainline Final Fantasy game on a modern system—PS3, Vita, iOS, etc.—except for two: Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy XII. Both PlayStation 2 entries have never made it to other platforms, and anyone who’s tried to play PS2 games on a high-definition television might understand why people are begging…