Way back in 2016, we ran a story on how Fairy Tail creator Hiro Mashima had finished the newly-released Final Fantasy XV in just two days. Now the master has done it again, completing Final Fantasy VII Remake in under 24 hours. At 12:04AM, April …Read more »
Square Enix has been bouncing around between Final Fantasy games with its Inside Final Fantasy documentary series, and the latest is a series of its own. The first part of a line of Inside FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE videos made its way onto YouTube earlier …Read more »
As everyone waited for last night’s stream of The Game Awards 2019 to kick off, Square Enix went ahead and shared a brand new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake. This one is finally coming out on March 3, 2020, and will be exclusive to PS4 until …Read more »
Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger is an interesting metafictional take on traditional video-game-to-manga adaptations. While it could very easily cross over into the embarrassing world of self-insert wish fulfillment scenarios, instead it subverts expectations and turns into something much more exciting. Protagonist Shogo works at Square …Read more »
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, a fresh new edition of the PS1 classic, is just weeks away. The remaster, which features enhanced graphics and other new features, is set to hit the PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC September 3, it was revealed today. The remastered …Read more »
In addition to the earlier report about Square Enix’s new “large-scale HD project” that’s currently in the works, the company has updated its recruitment page for the Final Fantasy VII Remake. The biggest change has Naoki Hamaguchi, who was previously listed as project lead, being named co-director alongside …Read more »
Remember when Square Enix revealed plans to cancel the remaining Final Fantasy XV DLC beyond the then-nearly-complete Episode Ardyn? Well, the time has come for Ardyn’s story to be told, so that means today’s launch marks the official end of Final Fantasy XV. Are you …Read more »
Square Enix released a free-to-play version of three-on-three brawler Dissidia Final Fantasy NT in Japan back in November, and now it’s the west’s turn to get in on the fun. Those who have been hesitant to bite on the big battle will soon get a …Read more »
Final Fantasy XV is getting one of its final DLC additions when Episode Ardyn launches on March 26. Ahead of that, though, a new prologue anime is here to set the stage. You can now watch the full animated short and see how Ardyn’s story …Read more »
Outside of the early entries and a few titles here and there, the Final Fantasy series has always offered a healthy mix of modern trappings and fantasy settings. If producer/director Naoki Yoshida—who most recently put in the work necessary to overhaul Final Fantasy XIV and …Read more »
Nobuo Uematsu, the composer behind the music of the Final Fantasy series, has announced a hiatus in order to recuperate from illness. Uematsu, who made the announcement via his blog, stated he cannot commit to a time frame for his return, but that he will …Read more »
Here’s a sign work on the long-awaited Final Fantasy VII remake is picking up steam: Square Enix is hiring level planners for the game. This news comes from an online job posting, the top line of which reads “Square Enix is looking for core members …Read more »
Worlds are about to collide for the next Tekken 7 DLC character, which is none other than Noctis Lucis Caelum from Final Fantasy XV. Bandai Namco plans to add the RPG’s protagonist as a playable character in spring 2018, and you can go ahead and …Read more »
Final Fanta-wheeeee! The other day, we reported Universal Studios Japan would be hosting a Final Fantasy-themed ride next year, but it hadn’t yet been announced what shape it would take. Today we’ve learned that the attraction, called Final Fantasy XR Ride, will be a roller …Read more »
Universal Studios Japan continues to make itself a prime destination for the otaku crowd. The Osaka-based theme park has previously hosted attractions based on Neon Genesis Evangelion, Resident Evil and Attack on Titan, among others. Now for 2018, it’s adding the classic anime and video …Read more »
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