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Kotaku East
Nintendo and Japanese Game Makers Win Another R4 Legal Victory
Today, Nintendo won another legal battle against R4 devices against two Japanese distributors. Upholding the ban on R4 devices, a Tokyo court ruled that the accused, two Tokyo-based R4 sellers, must pay a sum total of nearly US$1 million ($944,921) in damages to Nintendo and fifty or so other companies that had joined in the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 9, 2013 -
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…
By Jason Schreier Published July 8, 2013 -
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…
By Jason Schreier Published July 3, 2013 -
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…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 2, 2013 -
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Yoichi Wada’s New Job at Square Enix Might Surprise You
This spring, former Square Enix honcho Yoichi Wada stepped down. Stepped down into what, you ask? Chairman of the Board. A controversial figure among Square Enix fans, Wada left his post as Square Enix’s Representative Director. At the time, Square Enix as forecasting an “extraordinary loss” in sales and Wada’s demotion was part of “a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2013 -
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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…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 25, 2013 -
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:…
By Jason Schreier Published June 24, 2013 -
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…
By Jason Schreier Published June 21, 2013 -
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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…
By Toshi Nakamura Published June 20, 2013 -
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Here Are Some Things To Expect in Kingdom Hearts 3
While the announcement for Kingdom Hearts 3 came a little sooner than director Testuya Nomura may have wanted, simply getting confirmation is a relief for fans who have long been waiting for an official numbered sequel. The game is still in early stages of development, but Nomura did offer a few points on what we…
By Toshi Nakamura Published June 20, 2013 -
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A Look Inside a Wii Game Gold Farm
Dragon Quest X is an online game. And for the past year, the game’s real money trade (selling virtual items for real cash) has been a problem in Japan. And this might be why. Above you can see a room supposedly filled with 100 Wiis. It seems that Dragon Quest X bots are farming gold,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2013 -
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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…
By Toshi Nakamura Published June 20, 2013 -
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…
By Jason Schreier Published June 17, 2013 -
Kotaku EastAccording to its Director, Kingdom Hearts 3 Was Revealed a Little Early
Kingdom Hearts fans were overjoyed to the teaser announcement of Kingdom Hearts 3 at E3 on Monday. Tired of the wait? Ready to party? Well, don’t too hyped up – the wait isn’t over just yet. In an interview with Famitsu.com, director Tetsuya Nomura noted that the announcement for the first official numbered sequel in…
By Toshi Nakamura Published June 13, 2013 -
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Why Some in Japan Aren’t Thrilled with Final Fantasy XV‘s Setting
As the game’s trailer states, Final Fantasy XV is a fantasy based on reality. A select group of Japanese gamers don’t exactly seem thrilled with that. What is bothering a handful of players is that the latest game has elements that seem, I dunno, commonplace? That is, if you live in Japan. Here’s what I’m…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 13, 2013
