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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 -
World Of Final Fantasy’s Standalone Demo Is Worth Playing
If you were worried the World of Final Fantasy PlayStation 4 (and Vita) demo would spoil the full game experience, you can stop. The standalone demo is just a quick romp through the game’s mechanics with a special treat at the end. Rather than give players the first level or specific scenario from the upcoming…
By Mike Fahey Published October 17, 2016 -
Artist Re-Imagines One Little Corner of Final Fantasy VII
Ben Nicholas is an artist and concept designer formerly with 343 Industries who worked on Halo Wars 2. He’s also a huge fan of Final Fantasy VII, which is why he decided to embark on a project to re-imagine the game’s various interiors, beginning with pharmacy nestled deep inside the Wall Market strip of the…
By Ethan Gach Published October 15, 2016 -
Dragon Quest Builders Feels Like A More Guided Minecraft
I love the idea of Minecraft, but I lack the time, patience and attention span to get anywhere in it. What I need is Minecraft with a strong guiding hand. That’s Dragon Quest Builders in a nutshell. I’ve spent several hours wandering about Minecraft. I start projects and end them before the materials are gathered.…
By Mike Fahey Published October 12, 2016 -
World of Final Fantasy Graphics Comparison, PS4 Vs Vita
World of Final Fantasy arrives later this month, bringing piles of pint-sized creatures to two different PlayStation platforms. Square Enix has put together a pair of videos showing off differences in graphics and loading times between the PS4 and Vita versions of the game. With cross-save support and the promise of hours of tinkering with…
By Mike Fahey Published October 10, 2016 -
Kotaku East
Square Enix Made A Restaurant Where You Watch People Game
In the past week, Square Enix has opened two restaurants. The first one Kotaku previously introduced, but not the second one. Let’s change that. This is “Storia.” It’s located in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro, and the concept is that patrons can watch people play video games while they eat. It vaguely reminds me of a karaoke bar.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 5, 2016
