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Honestly, The New Mobile Final Fantasy Looks Pretty Good
It actually looks like a proper modern Final Fantasy game. That’s a start, right? Yesterday, the folks at Square Enix shared a short trailer for the recently revealed Final Fantasy Agito. There’s a little bit of combat, a little bit of scenery, a little bit of dialogue. Check it out above. The free-to-play FF Agito…
By András Neltz Published September 12, 2013 -
Oh Wow, Kingdom Hearts III Is Gonna Take Forever
Were you expecting Kingdom Hearts III, announced at this year’s E3, to come at some point in the near future? Maybe even around the same time as Final Fantasy XV, also announced (or, re-announced) at this year’s E3? EXPECT NO MORE. As series producer and Square Enix exec Shinji Hashimoto explained to IGN, director Tetsuya…
By Jason Schreier Published September 11, 2013 -
Final Fantasy XIV Had A Great Weekend. Let’s Celebrate Live.
The congestion issues of launch now a thing of the past and apologies accepted, we’ve got all the time in the world to play Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Sounds like the perfect time for a live stream to me. Update: Hey now, hey now — the stream is over. Not only does server…
By Mike Fahey Published September 9, 2013 -
Kotaku East
Final Fantasy X/X-2 Isn’t the Only Game with a New Vita Slim
To mark the release of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster, Sony is releasing a special Vita Slim. But this isn’t the only one. Sony is also releasing Vita Slims for Gundam Breaker and God Eater 2. The Gundam Breaker one is part of a “Starter Pack” that comes with plastic Gundam models. The set is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2013 -
Final Fantasy XIV MMO Log One: There Is No Hate Here
I got a lot of flack last weekend when I wrote about Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn‘s launch being a disaster. I get the feeling people thought I was dissing the game. That’s just not true. I was dissing the fact that so many people who wanted to play it could not do so,…
By Mike Fahey Published September 6, 2013 -
First Details about Final Fantasy XIV Remote Play for the PS4
On the PS4, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is getting remote play. Square Enix’s Naoki Yoshida described what players might expect. According to Yoshida, in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn players can enjoy more than just MMORPG battles in remote play. They can harvest or produce goods while roaming the in-game world. This,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 6, 2013 -
A Truly Fascinating Documentary About The Creation of Final Fantasy
As you might know, Square struggled to stay afloat up until Final Fantasy’s release in 1987, at which point they began their journey towards becoming a huge part of gaming history. YouTuber Joshua Drew, in a thirty-minute video, takes a look at the events that lead up to the birth of this legendary franchise. If…
By András Neltz Published September 6, 2013 -
Another Lovely Final Fantasy Fan-Film That Will Probably Never Happen
This is a trailer for a fan-film based on Final Fantasy VI. It looks fantastic. And it will probably never be made. That may sound overly cynical, but history has not treated these sort of projects well. Just a month ago, a team of film-makers launched a Kickstarter for their Final Fantasy VII fan-film, and…
By Jason Schreier Published September 5, 2013 -
Kotaku East
The Updated Bravely Default isn’t Just ‘For the Sequel’
You have to give Square Enix points for honesty; Bravely Default: For the Sequel wears its primary intentions right on its sleeve. I mean, it’s right in the title: “For the Sequel.” The new updated version of the original Bravely Default: Flying Fairy is currently being developed in parallel to the game’s upcoming as-of-yet untitled…
By Toshi Nakamura Published September 5, 2013 -
Final Fantasy Producer Gives One Hell Of An Apology
Like many MMOs, Final Fantasy XIV has had some pretty serious technical issues since it launched. Unlike many MMOs, however (or other games, for that matter), FFXIV’s producer is ready to take the blame. Your blame. Where most platforms, services and games are usually better at ducking consumer complaints than they are accepting responsibility for…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 5, 2013 -
The Final Fantasy XIV Server Congestion Relief Effort Has Begun
After a little bit of overnight maintenance, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is back, with reduced load on its Duty Finder and three fresh servers, with Square Enix poised to add more as the need arises. Our connection nightmares should soon be over. I called the re-launch of Final Fantasy XIV a disaster, and…
By Mike Fahey Published September 4, 2013 -
Kotaku East
What? Bravely Default is evolving! On December 5, Japan is getting an updated and expanded re-release of the interestingly-named 3DS JRPG, titled Bravely Default: For the Sequel. Nintendo, who’s publishing Bravely Default in the West, wasn’t able to confirm to Siliconera which version they’d be bringing over next year UPDATE: The game’s official Twitter feed…
By András Neltz Published September 2, 2013 -
How to Get Online for Final Fantasy XIV (Eventually)
You know the 1017 error? You do if you’ve been trying to play Final Fantasy XIV! It’s the message for a full server. YouTube user Beingbanana came up with an “easy fix.” Just make sure you have chopsticks, a battery, and your copy of Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics. Very important! How to fix 1017 error…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 2, 2013 -
Okay Yeah, Final Fantasy XIV‘s Relaunch Is A Disaster [Update]
From an unfinished mess that no one wanted to play to a highly-polished gemthat nobody can access in just under three years. Way to relaunch, Square Enix. Update: Added information on this week’s coming server expansion and free game time credit. I’ve been incredibly patient. During theearly start last weekend, when Americans and Europeans were…
By Mike Fahey Published September 1, 2013 -
Hey, remember that Kingdom Hearts compilation for the PS3? The HD 1.5 Remix? It’s still on track for this fall—September 10, specifically. Recently, Square Enix put out a new trailer to show off what the English version plays like. Have a look above, and make sure to check out our review of the Japanese version
By András Neltz Published August 30, 2013 -
A Love Letter To One Of The Most Beautiful Game Worlds
In case you’ve forgotten just how gorgeous Just Cause 2’s Panau Islands look, YouTuber ultrabrilliant is back with an amazing clip in which he revisits all the memorable locations of this amazing open world. The sunset in Panau’s Capital City and the arctic mountain regions still look fantastic. Other Places: Panau (Just Cause 2) [YouTube]…
By Gergo Vas Published August 30, 2013 -
Final Fantasy XIV Is So Popular, Square Enix is Halting Sales
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn‘s launch is experiencing crowded servers. So what is Square Enix’s temporary workaround? Stop digital download sales. In an official notice on Square Enix’s Facebook page, the company writes: Due to the overwhelmingly positive response to FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn, we are currently experiencing extremely long wait times…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 28, 2013 -
Producer Moved To Tears Over Launch Of Reborn Final Fantasy XIV
During the Tokyo launch event for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, game producer Naoki Yoshida fought (and lost) a constant battle against tears as he thanked fans for their patience, apologized for server issues and looked back on three years of re-developing a failed game. At least that’s what the folks at Dualshockersare saying…
By Mike Fahey Published August 27, 2013