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Kotaku East
Final Fantasy XV Glitches Are A Good Time
As with any open world game about men with fancy hair, Final Fantasy XV is bound to have some glitches. Players are finding some of them, and many of them are terrific. According to our own Jason Schreier, who reviewedFinal Fantasy XV, the game wasn’t super glitchy for him. So, let’s assume these are part…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 5, 2016 -
Final Fantasy XV‘s Scripted Prologue Probably Should’ve Been In The Game
Final Fantasy XV, a video game about four men who just love hanging out and wearing black, has a few glaring issues. For example: The plot is a complete mess. The emotional beats are all there—by the end of the journey it’s hard not to care deeply about Noctis and his crew—but the story is…
By Jason Schreier Published December 1, 2016 -
Final Fantasy XV‘s Secret Dungeon Is One Of The Coolest Things I’ve Ever Played
Hidden deep in the world of Final Fantasy XV, there’s a dungeon unlike anything else in the game. Let me tell you how to find it—and why it’s so cool. (One tip: You can’t get there until you’ve finished the game.) Warning: We’re not going to spoil the dungeon’s features and surprises, but we will…
By Jason Schreier Published November 30, 2016 -
How To Get The Airship (Flying Car) In Final Fantasy XV
You may be wondering, when driving along the open roads of Final Fantasy XV, how to transform your boring old car into the Regalia Type-F and fly around the world. The good news: It’s easy to do. The bad news: You have to finish the game first. Final Fantasy XV doesn’t make the process super…
By Jason Schreier Published November 29, 2016 -
Tips & Guides
Tips For Playing Final Fantasy XV
So you’re joining Noctis and crew for the road trip to end all road trips. Now what kind of food should you bring? And how do you convince them to let you be in charge of the music? Final Fantasy XV, which comes out today for PS4 and Xbox One, is full of things to…
By Jason Schreier Published November 29, 2016 -
Kotaku East
People Have Already Cleared Final Fantasy XV In Japan
Today, Final Fantasy XV went on sale in Japan. Lots of people bought it, and now, there are already players who have cleared the game’s main story rather quickly. Note: This article contains some spoilers. One Twitter user named Kyosuke claims to have already finish the game in 13 hours and 57 minutes, adding that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2016 -
Reviews
Final Fantasy XV: The Kotaku Review
You’re four years old, maybe five. Your parents got one of those Nintendos that everyone’s been raving about, along with a brand new game. A role-playing game. Other Nintendo games are good, sure, but this one’s on another level, transporting you to a world full of mages, ogres, and all sorts of incredible sights and…
By Jason Schreier Published November 28, 2016 -
CultureThe Week In Games: Get Ready To Bro
Time to hit the open road with ya’boys, fight some monsters, cry some tears, and maybe in the process find out a little something more about what makes the world tick. Final Fantasy XV is finally here. Can you believe it? More than two decades and over fifteen games later Square Enix is ready to…
By Ethan Gach Published November 27, 2016 -
Kotaku East
Amazon Japan Creates A Final Fantasy XV Double Take
While opening other people’s packages is a huge no-no, these Amazon Japan boxes appear like they’ve been torn, exposing copies of Final Fantasy XV. They have not, because this is, of course, a PR stunt. But as a PR stunt, it is clever. According to IT Media, there are only a limited number of these…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 24, 2016 -
Final Fantasy XV Is Leaking Everywhere
Final Fantasy XV won’t be out for another eight days, but video game stores across the world are selling copies to anyone who asks. In other words, it’s time to watch out for spoilers. Over the weekend, various gamers reported buying early copies of FFXV from stores breaking street date in Peru, Saudi Arabia, and…
By Jason Schreier Published November 21, 2016 -
Kotaku East
“FF Is Coming Out” Is All Square Enix Needs To Say
Billboards promoting new video games aren’t usually that memorable. They lack impact! Not this, though. It’s terrific. This billboard has gone up in Tokyo’s Shibuya to promote Final Fantasy XV’s release. It simply says, “FF Is Coming Out” (FFが出る). That’s all it needs to say. Love how simple and to the point it is. Only…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 21, 2016 -
Kotaku EastIn This FFXV Bug, Dudes Are Hugging Dudes
Dude hugs are not only a bug in the new Japan-only Final Fantasy XV demo, but they’re also a feature. They certainly make this restaurant more friendly! As reported yesterday, Square Enix just released a new Final Fantasy XV demo in Japan for folks to judge as to whether they will purchase the game. From…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 11, 2016 -
Kotaku East
A New Final Fantasy XV Demo Was Just Announced For Japan
Bwah? Um… But don’t worry, this is just a demo, and the game is still slated to be out on schedule! During today’s Active Time Report, Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata announced a new demo called Final Fantasy XV Judgment Disc. It goes from the opening up to the middle of Episode One. This…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 10, 2016 -
Final Fantasy XV Has 16 Different Pre-Order DLC Trailers
While tens of millions of Americans decide who should be their next president, Square Enix is offering a far more crucial choice: Where should you pre-order Final Fantasy XV? The above image is not some sort of twisted parody. It’s an actual screencap of Square Enix’s YouTube page, where they’ve got 16—16!—different pre-order DLC trailers.…
By Jason Schreier Published November 8, 2016 -
A Guide To Kingdom Hearts’ Baffling Upcoming Game Titles
I believe it was Albert Einstein who once said there are three constants in life: Death, taxes, and Kingdom Hearts names being really fucking dumb. As a result, you may be confused about which games are coming in the near future. Fear not: We’re here to help. There are three Kingdom Hearts games currently announced for…
By Jason Schreier Published November 2, 2016 -
World Of Final Fantasy‘s Ridiculous Mirage Manual Is Worth Reading
One of the best reasons to collect all of the mirage creatures in World of Final Fantasy is to fill out the Mirage Manual, a catalog of creatures with some very colorful flavor text. Here are some of the best to get you started. The Mirage Manual can be found in Lann and Reynn’s room…
By Mike Fahey Published October 25, 2016 -
ReviewsWorld Of Final Fantasy: The Kotaku Review
There are two Final Fantasy games out this fall. One is Final Fantasy XV, the latest step in the evolution of the series and a far cry from the turn-based dungeon crawlers of the past. The other is World of Final Fantasy, a candy-coated celebration of everything that came before. First announced shortly before or…
By Mike Fahey Published October 25, 2016