I’ll admit, I’m a turn-based JRPG purist; I believe in the depth of strategy that is unmatched in a traditional role-playing game. Very few action RPGs can match, especially considering Square Enix’s last forays into the genre were…less than exemplary. Naturally I was disappointed when Square decided to forgo my beloved ATB gauge system for
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NHK, Japan’s national broadcasting organization, organized a fan popularity poll for the Final Fantasy series. This isn’t the first time NHK organizes such a huge popularity poll, and before Final Fantasy, a similar poll was organized for the Gundam franchise back in 2018. The NHK Final Fantasy poll lasted from December 20, 2019, to February
Of all the games that are releasing in 2020, few come with the kind of emotional weight and baggage that Final Fantasy VII Remake has. While there are plenty of anticipated games, new installments of beloved franchises, and a few other high-profile remakes on the way, Final Fantasy VII Remake is attempting to deliver a
Dengeki Online published an interview with Takahiro Sakurai, the Japanese voice of Cloud Strife in Final Fantasy VII Remake. I assume most people who clicked on this article are weebs and already know Takahiro Sakurai. If you don’t, I guess I should first explain the term seiyuu refers to Japanese voice actresses and actors, and
Square Enix published short gameplay sequences for Final Fantasy 7 Remake, showcasing some of its summons. We have Chocobo Chick, Carbuncle, and Cactuar. Note that all these three cute things are DLC-exclusives. In the west, Chocobo Chick is obtainable by pre-ordering the game. Carbuncle is in the 1st Class Edition and the Digital Deluxe Edition.
Final Fantasy VII Remake is on the horizon with its release date of April 10 and it appears that preparations for launch have already begun. While there has yet to be an announcement on the game going gold it seems that developer Square Enix knows how much storage space it will require to download onto the
Square Enix published a new trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Remake, revealing the game’s opening movie. While we’ve seen bits of it in the past, this is the first time we’re seeing the whole opening cutscene from beginning to end. You can check it out for yourself right here: This opening movie trailer is a
Leading up to the launch of the highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Remake, Square Enix has released its latest batch of screenshots for the game. Included in the gallery are official character model shots of party member Red XIII, Shinra’s Director of Research and Development Hojo along with three of the game’s summons, Chocobo, Carbuncle, and
The Final Fantasy VII Remake official Twitter accounts, both the English one and the Japanese one, tweeted a new key visual artwork for the game. It shows the initial party together. We’ve got Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith, and Red XIII, together on the highway. While we don’t know when Final Fantasy 7 Remake ends yet,
Back when Final Fantasy VII Remake was still planned to release in March of this year, we knew that the game would be a one year, timed-exclusive to the PS4 platform. Upon getting delayed to April, however, we weren’t sure if this meant that the timed exclusivity would get pushed as well. Now, we have our answer.
Square Enix published a new trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Remake, revealing the theme song of the game, along with with many iconic moments and returning faces from the original PS1 classic. The trailer first depicts Cloud and Tifa in their childhood, with Cloud mentioning his dream to go to Midgard and become a Solider
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy 7 Remake has been delayed from March 3 to April 10, 2020. In a statement, Square Enix Producer Yoshinori Kitase and the Final Fantasy VII Remake development team explained the reasons behind the delay. This is to ensure the final game will be in-line with their vision, and good enough
If you wanted to try out the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Demo before the game itself to satiate some of your hype, it seems like you’ll have to deal with the hunger until March 3. According to our fellow journalists at Gamespot, Square Enix will launch Final Fantasy 7 Remake Demo on the PSN the
While many of us are holding our breath for the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake, others are using their anticipation in more creative outlets. Married cosplayers Natalia and Alexy Kochetkov (Narga and Aoki Lifestream, respectively) have created a photoshoot between FFVII series favorite Aerith and Zack that look so realistic, I would have thought it was a leaked
It appears that the New Years’ festivities started early today for one lucky fan. An unlisted video surfaced on the Youtube channel belonging to the user Lystraza and showcased what appears to be a direct capture of the intro to a Final Fantasy VII Remake demo. The video begins at the demo start screen and
It is apparent that we could see a release of a Final Fantasy VII Remake demo in the foreseeable future. This rumor comes from the website Gamstat that keeps up to date with every addition made to the PlayStation store. If this demo happens to be true, it will likely contain a portion of the iconic bombing
With the decade quickly coming to a wrap, it is time for DualShockers’ annual Game of the Year awards selection. In all my time with this publication, this game of the year has been the most contentious — a fact that speaks to the many fantastic titles that came out this year. But whether you stan Fire
Square Enix has released a brand new wallpaper and avatar set for Final Fantasy VII Remake‘s Aerith Gainsborough, a flower seller living in the slums who has the power to hear the planet’s voice. And just a while before that we also received a similar new set for Tifa Lockheart, a fierce martial artist and
We are less than three months away from the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake, and after a trailer at The Game Awards, anticipation is at an all time high. To tide fans over until the remake’s release, the game’s Twitter account will occasionally unveil some art featuring areas or scenarios from the original game.
The Game Awards were held today, and with it came a plethora of new trailers and game announcements. In case you missed the show or are just looking for a summation of the games present, here is a list of everything shown off at The Game Awards: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 X-Men DLC Revealed Gambit,
Earlier today Square Enix announced that a new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake would premiere during The Game Awards that would focus on the game’s protagonist Cloud Strife. During the pre-show, the trailer was shown showing off new cutscenes and gameplay giving those new to the acclaimed JRPG more information about the titular hero. This new
Attention all video game vinyl soundtrack collectors. The Final Fantasy VII Remake and original vinyl soundtrack will be available next month. You can put in your pre-order today. Releasing on January 31, 2020, the Final Fantasy VII & Final Fantasy VII Vinyl will be available worldwide. This limited edition release of the beloved soundtrack comes
When Final Fantasy VII Remake was announced back in 2015 it was said that the game would be coming first to PlayStation 4. It wasn’t until July earlier this year where developer Square Enix stated that there are “No plans for other platforms,” making it seem that the remake is actually a permanent PS4 exclusive. While that
Whether you play Japanese Role Playing Games or not, Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII is one of the most iconic characters in all of gaming and arguably the most well known in his genre. With his well renown buster sword, he will cut down anything in his path. For those who are fans of Cloud
As the doors of E3 opened today, I bum-rushed my way to the Final Fantasy VII Remake booth. The line immediately grew long, but I was lucky enough to secure a demo ticket for later in the day. Once I got in line, I was a part of the second group able to play the game.
A few days ago, Square Enix revealed that the team behind their 3-on-3 fighting title, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, would be adding in Squall’s appearance and weapon from the original Kingdom Hearts as an unlockable cosmetic costume. Now, they’ve also revealed that Cloud will be receiving his epic appearance from the Kingdom Hearts series on June 5. You can check out the first
Leading up to PlayStation’s State of Play presentation this coming Thursday, there is speculation that there will be news regarding Final Fantasy VII or the Final Fantasy VII Remake. This speculation comes from the official Square Enix Twitter account, where earlier today they posted a screenshot of the game where you see Cloud looking at
Aerith Gainsborough stole the hearts of many Final Fantasy fans in Final Fantasy VII. Aerith was the last of her kind, an ancient race called the Cetra. She also possessed magical abilities that made her a target by the Shinra Electric Power Company. Aerith was always in a position where she was still running for her
Are you a newcomer to the Final Fantasy series? If you’ve been playing exclusively on Nintendo hardware for some time, you may have missed out on a lot of the greatest games in the series. Maybe this is your first time jumping in, or this might be your return after a long hiatus. Now, the Nintendo Switch
I’m a simple man. Like most bearded bald men in their late 20’s, I only have two hobbies: gaming and waifu pillows craft beer. And while these two do occasionally have crossovers, they are indirect: Super Smash Bros. or Mario Kart tournaments at the local taproom. However, I’m thinking about making a road trip to Canada to try out these Persona, Final Fantasy, and Yakuza themed