The Offical Final Fantasy Thread

[Broseph44]

https://x.com/maximilian_/status/1704978139976511932?s=46&t=J-hmF4u-MvhOb5eQGD2UEA

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Bloomberg News - ‘Final Fantasy’ Maker’s 30% Plunge May Be Just the Beginning

• Square Enix is heavily reliant on hit series to drive sales
• New CEO faces skepticism about company’s growth prospects

Square Enix Loses Nearly $2 Billion in Value Since Final Fantasy 16 - IGN


I think more than anything else they've just published too many releases in a short period of time, and shouldn't have expected people to have the time or money for it all.

And while FFXVI's critic reviews weren't Baldur's Gate 3 level, it is still in the top percentile, not mixed. Regardless of how I or anybody else feels about it.

Axios - Square Enix's producers are an asset, not a problem, former senior exec says

 

[DarthSkywalker]

This stupid war is finally over...

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Fortunately that's the way I always pronounced it.

They needed a definitive version because of the voice acting.

 

[TheWiseGuy487]

This stupid war is finally over...

*looks at all the ongoing discourse*

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Total Final Fantasy Franchise Sales at 180 Million

FF 16, Pixel remasters putting in work

www.pushsquare.com

 

[Sithborg]

Grabbed VIIR for half off on Steam.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

 

[Sithborg]

It says a lot when I haven't played the original game, and even I recognize that last frame.

 

[Broseph44]

Vincent! Cid! Cannot wait to explore the Gold Saucer. My most anticipated game of 2024. Let’s ****ing gooooooo!

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Final Fantasy XIII remasters might finally happen for crusty PS3 games

A Final Fantasy XIII Remastered leak seems to have been spotted on Square Enix's official website as the series of PS3 games readies for a fresh release.

www.truetrophies.com

This has been on Square's website for years:

Products - Square Enix North America Press Hub

web.archive.org

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Final Fantasy 16 Producer Naoki Yoshida Says It May Be Time for the Younger Generation to Handle Final Fantasy 17 - IGN

Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida has said it might be time for a younger generation to lead the franchise and helm Final Fantasy 17.

www.ign.com

Yoshi-P floats ideas for Final Fantasy 17: a real-time, turn-based hybrid or a return to pixel art

He also likes the idea of a new, younger director "instead of the same old guys"

www.gamesradar.com

Naoki Yoshida thinks Final Fantasy 17 should be directed by someone new

Square Enix's Naoki Yoshida thinks Final Fantasy 17 should be directed by someone new to make a game "with challenges t…

www.eurogamer.net

I don’t think the pixel art of I through VI needs to come back but getting away from photorealistic graphics with a more cartoony art style like IX and X sure they could consider that. The series’ big current rivals still do that (Dragon Quest, Tales of, Persona, etc.)

 

[Sithborg]

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

FINAL FANTASY - Ver. 1.1.0 Update Content - Steam News

Updates have been made to add new features to the game.

store.steampowered.com

(Updated) ‘Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster’ Update Adds Mobile Controller Support and Boosts but No Font Fix, Games Discounted for a Limited Time – TouchArcade

Today, Square Enix has surprised us all by pushing out major updates for the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series on Steam (h/t to TouchArcade reader @Morwull), iOS, and Android. That's good news right? Well, it is for Steam players, but not as much for mobile players. Before getting into the bad...

toucharcade.com

 

[Sithborg]

Starting hard by starting with One Winged Angel.

 

[Iceman]

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is the new story in the FINAL FANTASY VII remake project, a reimagining of the iconic original game into three standalone titles by its original creators. In this game, players will enjoy various new elements as the story unfolds, culminating in the party’s journey to...

www.metacritic.com

92 meta for Rebirth.

Can't wait.

 

[KillerMcQueen]

Seeing all the absolutely glowing reviews for Rebirth is gonna make this last week before release feel like an eternity.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Final Fantasy Terra, Cloud, and Lightning Sprite Lights Revealed

Square Enix will release Final Fantasy Record Keeper sprite lights based on Terra Branford, Cloud Strife, and Lightning in mid-June 2024.

www.siliconera.com

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

with the critical acclaim that FFS7Rebirth is getting, it's probably an early contender for game of the year.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy console-exclusive to PlayStation, confirms Sony Interactive Entertainment

The Final Fantasy VII Remake project trilogy will be console-exclusive to PlayStation, according to Sony Interactive Entertainment vice president of second- and third-party content ventures and str…

www.gematsu.com

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy console-exclusive to PlayStation, confirms Sony Interactive Entertainment

The Final Fantasy VII Remake project trilogy will be console-exclusive to PlayStation, according to Sony Interactive Entertainment vice president of second- and third-party content ventures and str…

www.gematsu.com

from the Ps5 thread: I always believed this to be the case because I heard that the FFS7 remake series had the same deal of exclusivity that Street Fighter 5 had

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Final Fantasy XVI: Lessons Learned, Clive's Reception, Loose Ends, And More With Naoki Yoshida

We spoke to Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida and DLC director Takeo Kujiraoka about the game's reception some nine months later.

www.gameinformer.com

 

[Another_Fool]

Soooo anyone play/beat Rebirth yet?

Because I got loads to talk about.

 

[herolee10]

I saw a complete walkthrough/game movie of the game on YouTube (Can't afford a PS5 yet).

Spoiler

Judging by what I saw alone, it's definitely a strong contender for "Game of the Year".

In regard to Aerith's ultimate, I'm with the bandwagon of folks that believe Cloud (accidentally) created two separate timelines by blocking Sephiroth's attack: One where Aerith survived and another one where Aerith died. There's a lot of good videos on YouTube that provides strong evidence to support that theory over the idea that Cloud had just lost it and can't emotionally cope with her death.

 

[Havok83]

After over 25 years, I finally started and completed the original Final Fantasy VII. I went that long without reading a summary and having the plot spoiled for me. Obviously i knew about Aerith's death but was shocked it happened os early in the game as I assumed it would be towards the end. What Sephiroth, Red and Cat Saith were, the clone aspect, Cloud's origins and the overall plot were mysteries to me until now. No lie, I just used the god mode and 3X speed on the PS5 bc I just wanted to speed through it for the story but it still took about 20 hours. Now I can safely start the remake though I might check out some of the side content before