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Kotaku East
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Beta Scheduled For Winter. No Hardware Upgrades Necessary
Square Enix’s new/remade MMORG, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn was shown at Gamescom 2012 in Germany yesterday. During the stage event, producer/director Naoki Yoshida stood on stage to show what has been developed so far. As can be seen from screenshots, FFXIV: A Realm Reborn has some pretty spectacular graphics. Yoshida proudly announced that…
By Toshi Nakamura Published August 16, 2012 -
Thirteen Minutes of FFXIV: A Realm Reborn Shaky-Cam Gameplay
Here’s some gameplay footage of the relaunched Final Fantasy XIV. The presentation shows off some of the game’s drag and drop inventory system as well as jumping. Yes, jumping! First Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Gameplay Footage [Siliconera]
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 16, 2012 -
Wow, The New Achievements For Final Fantasy VII Sure Are Boring
When I heard that the PC re-release of Final Fantasy VII—which came out yesterday—would have achievements, I thought maybe we’d see some cool challenges. Maybe they’d have a sense of humor. Or ask you to do crazy things, like beat the game with no materia or solo Ruby Weapon. But no. These achievements are just…
By Jason Schreier Published August 15, 2012 -
The Last Story Is One Of The Best RPGs I’ve Played In Years
Lost among this week’s barrage of awesome new video games is The Last Story, a role-playing game that’s slipped pretty damn far under gamers’ radars considering it was designed and directed by the man who created Final Fantasy You might be tempted to ignore this one. It’s for Wii. You probably haven’t touched yours in…
By Jason Schreier Published August 15, 2012 -
Fresh Final Fantasy XIV Screenshots and Concept Art Dazzle
Square Enix is reworking and relaunching itsFinal Fantasy XIV MMORPG as Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. And if this latest batch of screenshots are any indication, this is a realm I’d like to spend some time in. Beautiful stuff.
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 15, 2012 -
The Pint-Sized Wizards Of Final Fantasy III Bring The Thunder To PSP
This new Japanese trailer for the PSP version of Final Fantasy III shows the team getting their magic on against a variety of foes. It also demonstrates a smart way of showing PSP footage without spreading it out and making it look janky – super-impose smaller footage over bigger, out-of-focus footage! Crafty. Curious about what…
By Kirk Hamilton Published August 14, 2012 -
Looks Like The Final Fantasy VII Re-Release Is Out Today In Europe [UPDATE: And The U.S. Too]
Final Fantasy VII, once released on PC in the 90s, then accidentally re-released a few weeks ago, has been re-re-released today. At least in Europe. Update: It’s also out in the U.S. today. Here’s Square Enix’s press release: In celebration of the Final Fantasy franchise’s 25th anniversary, Square Enix is offering Members exclusive access to…
By Jason Schreier Published August 14, 2012 -
Take a Look at the Newest Trailer for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
A new teaser for Square Enix’s rebuilt MMO has surfaced, showing off more of the world and characters that players will encounter when the 2.0 version of the online RPG launches later this year.
By Evan Narcisse Published August 8, 2012 -
Kotaku East
This Japanese Celebrity Knows How To Help the PS Vita (Hint: Final…)
Sony’s PS Vita sure is struggling! Launching new hardware isn’t easy—just ask Nintendo. But while Nintendo was able to turn the 3DS around, Sony hasn’t done that yet with the Vita. Japanese celebrity and Pokémon queen Shoko Nakagawa might have the logical answer. Nakagawa, who has done Zelda commercials for Nintendo, recently seems to have…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 8, 2012 -
Square Enix Offering Free Copies Of Final Fantasy VII To Anyone Who Bought Accidental Re-Release Last Weekend
Over the weekend, the PC rerelease of Final Fantasy VII accidentally went live. People who bought the game found themselves unable to actually play it. To apologize for the mistake, Square Enix has told Kotaku that the company will offer refunds and free copies of the game to anyone who bought it early. Here’s the…
By Jason Schreier Published August 7, 2012 -
What In The World Is Final Fantasy? A Beginner’s Guide To The Biggest RPG Series On The Planet
Maybe you’ve heard of Final Fantasy. Maybe you’re familiar with some of the basics: shiny crystals, giant swords, dead Aerises. Angry teens. But you might not know much more about Square Enix’s massive set of role-playing games. They can be intimidating to newcomers, chock full of strange gameplay systems and confusing nomenclature. How can you…
By Jason Schreier Published August 7, 2012 -
Kotaku EastDragon Quest X Plays Like a Co-op Final Fantasy XII
While doing our Kotaku East live stream of Dragon Quest X last week, the most common question I got was “What is the battle system like when you’re in a group?” Well, at that time, I was just starting out and had yet to get a full group going. However, since then I have spent…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published August 7, 2012 -
Final Fantasy VII Quietly Re-Released, Then Taken Down
The upcoming PC re-release of Final Fantasy VII was accidentally made available for sale on Square Enix’s online store over the weekend, then very quickly pulled. Not before some people managed to buy the game, though, which led to some disappointed customers, as Square Enix’s DRM protection wouldn’t let them actually play it, since their…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 5, 2012 -
Square Enix Is Working On A ‘Hardware-Free’ RPG
The creators of Final Fantasy are working on an action-role-playing game that will be platform-agnostic, according to a new report. According to the latest issue of Japanese gaming mag Famitsu (as translated by Andriasang), Square Enix producer Ryutaro Ichimura (best known for working on multiple games in the Dragon Quest series) is heading up an…
By Jason Schreier Published August 1, 2012 -
Kotaku East
The Upcoming Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Title Will Be Revealed Next Month
As previously hinted, Square Enix will be revealing the latest entry in its Final Fantasy XIII “Lightning Saga” at the upcoming Final Fantasy anniversary event in Tokyo’s Shibuya on September 1. Square Enix’s Yoshinori Kitase confirmed to Famitsu that work on the latest entry in the Lightning Saga has “just begun”. At the Final Fantasy…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 1, 2012 -
Final Fantasy Crosses the Bridge to Android
Released ages ago on iOS and just recently for Windows Phone 7, the original Final Fantasy (well, the PSP remake) is now available in the Google Play store for Android devices, prices to slowly plod along at $6.99. [Thanks, Jason!]
By Mike Fahey Published July 27, 2012 -
Kotaku East
What’s More Glorious Than HD Final Fantasy VII? Paper Final Fantasy VII.
Because paper is awesome! Comic artist George Alexopoulos turns role-playing game Final Fantasy VII into adorable 2D paper figures. While fans clamor for a FFVII remake, I’ll take a Final Fantasy VII Paper. (Oh, and a remake.) Previously, Kotaku posted his Zelda and Mega-Man doodles, which were just as darling, if not more. FFVII [StudioNJ…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 27, 2012 -
Why Final Fantasy Is Called Final Fantasy (And Other FF Trivia)
Did you know that Aeris’s death was inspired by the death of Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi’s mother? Or that the name Final Fantasy came from the sense of desperation Square felt back in the 80s? Okay, maybe you did. Still, this is an interesting, well-produced set of trivia from Square Enix’s ubiqutious role-playing game…
By Jason Schreier Published July 26, 2012 -
Final Fantasy XIV, Totally Overhauled, Is Now Called A Realm Reborn
Square Enix has completely rebuilt Final Fantasy XIV in a project that has now been rebranded “A Realm Reborn,” the publisher said today. Previously called “Version 2.0,” this will be the next incarnation of Square’s massively multiplayer online game, which has been modified quite a bit since it first came out in 2010. Square Enix…
By Jason Schreier Published July 26, 2012 -
This Version of Final Fantasy is 200 Points Better Than the Rest
I’ve played the original Final Fantasy at least a dozen times over the past two decades. I’ve played the original NES game. I’ve played it on Game Boy Advance. I’ve emulated it. I’ve played it on my iPhone. Not once has anyone took me aside and said, “Hey man, good job crossing that bridge.” Until…
By Mike Fahey Published July 24, 2012