Tag: Final Fantasy
News Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Comes To Switch In January 2020
The Tokyo Game Show announcements begin
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition has been given a solid release date for Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 23rd January 2020. The news comes from this week's Tokyo Game Show, with Square Enix sharing a brand new trailer for the game ahead of the main event. You...
Gallery Square Enix Just Sent Us A Load Of Final Fantasy VIII Dog Screenshots
How could we not share them?
No matter what you do for a living, there will be days when you can't help but feel a little gloomy doing the ol' nine-to-five. Sometimes, though, you realise just how lucky you are, and one of those times is when you're given the go-ahead to spend the next few minutes creating a lovingly-crafted article focusing on the...
News Square Enix Confirms Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Will Be A Digital-Only Release
Physical release not happening
Not long after Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy VIII Remastered for multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch at its E3 2019 live presentation, there were murmurs about a possible physical release. DotEmu, the developer helping out with the remastered version of the game, even responded to a fan question...
News Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Arrives On Switch This September
The mega-hit RPG returns
During the Square Enix Live event at this year's E3, it was revealed Final Fantasy VIII Remastered would be coming to the Switch and multiple other platforms. In the latest update, a release date has now been locked in. This title, based on the 1999 PlayStation original, will arrive early next month on 3rd September and...
News Japan-Exclusive Iwata Asks Interview Translated Into English After 10 Years
Iwata's chat with Final Fantasy: Crystal Bearers exec producer gets us all nostalgic
The Iwata Asks interview series was a wonderful resource for anyone wanting to get a behind-the-scenes perspective on the decisions and processes that go into making video games. They also gave us a glimpse of the personalities behind our favourite games,...
News Dotemu "Honored" To Team Up With Square Enix For Remastered Version Of Final Fantasy VIII
The French company behind Streets of Rage 4
During Square Enix Live at E3 2019, it was revealed Final Fantasy VIII Remastered would be released on the Switch later this year. Since then, it's been discovered the French developer and publisher Dotemu will be helping out with this version – with the company revealing it was both "proud and honored"...
News Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Releases This Winter
Online play included
One game we got a small update on during the Square Enix Live E3 2019 presentation was Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition. It's now scheduled to arrive this winter. To celebrate, Square Enix shared a new trailer featuring development footage of the game. In addition to this, it revealed an online multiplayer...
News Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This Year
Add another one to your collection
During the Square Enix Live event, it was revealed Final Fantasy VIII Remastered will be coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Right now, there is no information about when exactly this classic will be released, so you'll just have to enjoy the description and trailer below. Experience Squall, Rinoa, and...
News Square Enix Has Just Filed A Trademark For Collection Of Mana In Europe
A small but significant development
Square Enix has been busy filing Final Fantasy and Mana trademarks for almost half of the year now and this latest one seems to be yet another sign the collection will be released here in the west. Following on from the "Collection of Mana" trademark in Japan in February, the company has now trademarked the same...
UK Charts Final Fantasy XII Debuts In 15th, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Still Leads For Nintendo
Mario, Smash and Yoshi all climb
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 4th May, revealing that Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age's new Switch release has debuted in 15th place. With no other major releases or sales to speak of, last week's number one Days Gone has managed to hold onto number one despite a 60% decline in sales from last week...
Review Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age - This Is How You Handle A Remaster
Vaanderful
2006 was an interesting time for the Final Fantasy series, as Square returned to a single-player driven entry in the series after the MMO experiment of Final Fantasy XI. The development of Final Fantasy XII was rocky to say the least, as its protracted five-year development cycle cost Square close to thirty-five million dollars and its...
News My Nintendo Europe Offering Alternative Reversible Cover For Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster
Print-it-yourself
When the European box art for the Switch version of Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster was originally revealed, it didn't exactly go down well with fans of the series or physical game collectors. This was all because the front cover had a gigantic warning message at the top of it, driving home the point you would have to download...
UK Charts Three Nintendo Titles Make Top Ten, Final Fantasy X/X-2 Debuts At Number 20
A familiar scene
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 20th April, with a relatively quiet week at retail leaving us with a mostly familiar looking chart. There are three Nintendo games in the top ten this week, but it's newcomer World War Z which has managed to take top position. Snooker 19 has racked up a ninth place debut, while Final...
Review Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster - Two Games In One Remarkable Switch Collection
The final word on these fantasies
2001 represented an exciting time in video games, as the industry began a shift to newer hardware and started to move past the growing pains of figuring out 3D game development in the previous generation. As the tenth mainline entry in the series, Final Fantasy X had a lot riding on it, as all waited with...
Review Final Fantasy VII - A Timeless RPG Classic That's Nonetheless Beginning To Show Its Age
Better late than never, right?
The release of Final Fantasy VII in 1997 was a watershed moment for both Square and the role-playing game genre as a whole, forever changing the status quo moving forward. After the previous six games had seen a release on Nintendo platforms, this marked the first time (of many) that Square’s flagship series would be...
News Pre-Order Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Or XII From Nintendo UK For A Chance To Win Prizes
Who doesn't love bonus goodies?
We may well have just got Final Fantasy VII on Switch, but two more Final Fantasy games are also on the way in April. If you're thinking of picking them up, you might want to consider this particular offer from the Nintendo Official UK Store. That's right, Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster is launching on 16th April,...
News Looks Like Final Fantasy VII On Switch Has Reintroduced A Bug That Was Patched Out Years Ago
Say what?
Yesterday, after 22 years of waiting, a Nintendo console finally received its very own version of Final Fantasy VII. Perhaps the most famous and adored entry in the series, the game will no doubt be attracting the attention of brand new players and those who have already played it 15 times on other platforms, too. Unfortunately, those...
News Final Fantasy XIV Director Still Wants The Game On Switch, Talks With Nintendo Are Ongoing
Cross-platform play essential
The Switch has become a small haven for Final Fantasy fans in recent times; Final Fantasy IX launched just last month, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age and Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster both arrive in April, and
Reminder Final Fantasy VII Finally Launches On A Nintendo System Today
After 22 years
After more than 20 years of waiting, we can finally say that - as of right now - Final Fantasy VII is playable on a Nintendo System. The game has launched on Nintendo Switch today. Originally entering development for the SNES, before then being reworked as a 3D title, Final Fantasy VII was eventually moved to the PlayStation after...
Video Square Enix Staff Share Secrets And Memories Of Final Fantasy IX's Development
The first in a series of videos
Amazingly, the Nintendo Switch is slowly but surely becoming a Final Fantasy fan's dream console. Last month saw the release of Final Fantasy IX, the adored Final Fantasy VII launches next week, and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age and
Video Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster And XII: The Zodiac Age Get New Switch Trailers
Pre-orders now live for both
Square Enix has today shared two new trailers for upcoming Final Fantasy games on Nintendo Switch. The trailers have arrived alongside news that both games are now available to pre-order from the Nintendo eShop. We've gathered these trailers and information on each release for you below. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac...
News Square Enix Producer Retweets Nintendo Direct Announcement, Sends Speculation Into Overdrive
What could it mean?
Following the announcement of the upcoming Nintendo Direct, which will be taking place on 13th February, it has been discovered Square Enix producer Shinji Hashimoto retweeted this news not once, but twice. For anyone who's not familiar with his work, Hashimoto is the co-creator of the Kingdom Hearts series and has also helped...
News Square Enix Trademarks Final Fantasy Adventure And Secret Of Mana In The US
Reviving the classics
In January, the Square Enix terms "HD-2D" and "HD2D" were trademarked in Europe. These terms were used by the Japanese developer and publisher to describe the graphical aesthetic featured in last year's Switch exclusive, Octopath Traveler. Square Enix recently followed this up by filing a couple of Mana trademarks in Europe...
News Import Copies Of Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster Include Two Game Cards
One game per card
Earlier this week, we got a look at the updated European box art for the physical copy of the Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster coming to Switch this April. The overly large download warning completely ruined the artistic beauty of this cover art. If you've now decided to import a physical copy of the game to avoid this ugly box...
News Download Warning Ruins Box Art For Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster
North America likely to receive the same treatment
If you’re a fan of Final Fantasy, you’ve probably heard about how American and European physical copies of Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster will include a single-use download code for the second game. It somewhat defeats the purpose of owning a physical copy. If that wasn’t already insulting
News Sorry North America, You’ll Also Have To Download Final Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster
Unless you’re willing to import
If you are located in North America and happen to be a fan of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy series, it looks like you’ll also miss out on a physical copy of X-2 HD Remaster. Following the news last weekend European copies of Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster would include a single-use download code for the second...
News Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster Are Both Included On The One Game Card In Southeast Asia
No download codes required
Last weekend, listings on the Square Enix website and Amazon revealed Europe would be receiving physical releases for Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age - just like
News Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster And Final Fantasy XII Receiving Physical Releases In Europe
Japan and US release previously confirmed
Europe won't be left out in the cold, with a listing on Amazon UK confirming Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age will both score physical releases in this region. The
News Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster And Final Fantasy XII Both Dated For Nintendo Switch
April's gonna be a good month
Square Enix has revealed the release dates for both Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age on Nintendo Switch. As it happens, they'll be releasing just weeks apart this April. Both titles were first announced for Switch back in September last year during a Nintendo Direct - the...
News Turns Out There Is A Physical Edition Of World Of Final Fantasy Maxima On Switch After All
Update: Now also available from Play-Asia
Update: The product has now also appeared for pre-order on Play-Asia for £37.06. Shipping is expected to commence in February 2019. Original Article: Since its reveal in September, all signs have pointed towards the idea that World of Final Fantasy MAXIMA would be a digital-only release on Switch.
Review World of Final Fantasy Maxima - A Gentle Introduction To The Legendary RPG Series
Pretty honking good
Final Fantasy is a name that’s become synonymous with the JRPG genre; over the decades there have been dozens of mainline releases and spinoffs that iterate on the tried-and-true formula in unique ways. The latest entry in the numbered franchise—Final Fantasy XV—was a bit of a departure for the series, marking the first...
Rumour There Doesn't Appear To Be A Switch Physical Edition For World Of Final Fantasy Maxima
Taking the digital route
In September, Nintendo's Direct revealed Square Enix was releasing a bunch of Final Fantasy games on the Switch. One of these titles included World of Final Fantasy Maxima - an enhanced version of the 2016 original - due out on 6th November. According to Nintendo Everything, there might not be a physical edition for the...
News Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Takes Indefinite Break Due To Health Problems
Hopes to return in the future
If you have ever played one of Square Enix's Final Fantasy games before, you will have probably heard Nobuo Uematsu's work. The famous Japanese composer, aged 59, is occasionally referred to as the "Beethoven" of video game music and has been working at Square since 1985. In the latest post on his Line blog page, Nobuo...
News Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Will Be Digital-Only In North America
And potentially Europe, too
During yesterday's Nintendo Direct, it was confirmed that a whole load of Final Fantasy titles are headed to Switch, including one we already knew about - Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition. Today, we've got some rather disappointing news for North American players - this reheated version of the GameC
News Final Fantasy VII Is Finally Coming To A Nintendo Console
Along with IX, X, XII and pretty much every other Final Fantasy game
Those of you with long memories will no doubt recall that Final Fantasy VII was originally supposed to launch on the Nintendo 64. Square and Nintendo enjoyed a prosperous relationship through the NES and SNES eras, and it was assumed that this would continue with the company's...
News Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Announced For Nintendo Switch
Releasing worldwide next year
Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition - a remake of the classic GameCube title - is headed to Nintendo Switch. Released back in 2004, Crystal Chronicles tasks players with traveling the world in search of 'myrrh' which is used to fuel crystals protecting the...
Competition Win A Set Of Third Editions Books, Including Zelda, Dark Souls And Final Fantasy
Book worm
French publisher Third Editions does a fantastic line in deep and engaging video game books, and has previously released titles focusing on the likes of Zelda, Dark Souls and Metal Gear Solid. The company is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to translate more of its books into English, and has kindly prov
Video Take A Tour Of The Now Closed Final Fantasy "Memories of You" Museum
A Perfect Memory
From 22nd January to 28th February, Square-Enix hosted a special art and multimedia exhibition in Tokyo to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Final Fantasy game series. It isn’t the only way Square-Enix will celebrate these thirty glorious years, and this event follows the other big role-playing game series...
News Square Enix Still Investigating The Possibility Of A Full Final Fantasy XV Experience On Switch
"We're looking at the options, like the customisation of the engine"
Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata caused quite a stir a short time ago when he hinted that the game could be coming to the Nintendo Switch. With the announcment of Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition soon afterwards, many assumed that version would be released on...
News Final Fantasy XV Director Insists His Team Is "Looking Into" Switch
The tease continues?
A short time ago we reported on comments from Final Fantasy XV Director Hajime Tabata regarding a possible port of the game to the Nintendo Switch. Speaking to Dual Shockers, Tabata has clarified his statement somewhat; while nothing has been decided as yet, his team is "looking into" Switch in order to see what...
News Square Enix's Hajime Tabata Hints That Final Fantasy XV Could Be Coming To Switch
...but will it be the newly-announced Pocket Edition?
Square Unix's Hajime Tabata has given the strongest hint yet that Final Fantasy XV is coming to the Switch in some form. During a Twitch panel at Gamescom, Tabata - who served as director on the game - said: You asked the question, what other things do we have planned in the future? We...
News Pictlogica Final Fantasy Is Picross With Chocobos, And It's Coming To 3DS
, Going free-to-play on 3DS in Japan next month
Square Enix is bringing its Picross-style title Pictlogica Final Fantasy to the Nintendo 3DS as a free-to-play release, it has been revealed. It's based on the smartphone version of the game, which was released in Japan in 2015. There are more than 300 puzzles to beat and 160 characters are...
News Square Enix Has a Café In Tokyo, and It's Sold Out
A fantasy filled menu, Chocobo parking extra
It's been well documented that Akihabara has one of the largest clusters of game, anime and technology shops in Tokyo, the capital and largest city in Japan. You could spend from morning til midnight just walking up and down the many streets and shopping for classic games, new games, DVDs and Blu-Rays,...
News There Are Currently 'No Plans' For Final Fantasy XV On Nintendo Switch
It is merely a fantasy, unfortunately
There's much to look forward to with Nintendo Switch, but one of the older rumours from the 'NX' days can be put to rest - for now, at least - and allow us to focus on some games that are coming to the system. It seems that Final Fantasy XV, released to critical acclaim and commercial success last year, isn't...
Music Strike Up The Band - Final Fantasy “Bra Bra” 2017 Tour Announced
On the road again
The world of Final Fantasy is never dull. On top of the main series of games, spin-offs and remakes, there's always been a lot of fun items and events that fans can enjoy. 2017 is no exception and one of the bigger events this year will be the Final Fantasy Brass de Bravo concert tour. Starting on 2nd April and continuing through...
News Nintendo Apparently Told Square "Never Come Back" After Losing Final Fantasy VII To Sony
"We don't want you"
Final Fantasy is a series which began its life on Nintendo hardware, and its success - and the ultimate success of its publisher, Square (now known as Square Enix) - owes a lot to the incredible popularity of the Famicom in Japan during the '80s and early '90s. Final Fantasy was the franchise which put Square on the map and it...
Random Someone Is Localising Final Fantasy IV Using Google Translate
"I want to hit it with my mother chocolate"
Modern gamers are quite fussy about how Japanese games - RPGs in particular - are localised. Back in the 16-bit era, translations were often hack-jobs riddled with errors, but more recently we've seen a rise in quality which is all down to the tireless efforts of localisation teams who seek to maintain the...
Feature NES Mini Classics - Final Fantasy
A final fling that launched a dynasty
With the upcoming release of the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (NA) / Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System (PAL), we're going to (eventually) provide short profiles of all 30 games included on the system. This time around we look at Final Fantasy. The Mini NES is packed...
News Turns Out The Guy Behind Final Fantasy Loves Fire Emblem Too
Check out this vintage interview with Hironobu Sakaguchi
Fire Emblem may have taken its sweet time finding fame in the west, but it's been a popular franchise in its native Japan since the days of the Famicom. In fact, it's such an influential series that Hironobu Sakaguchi - the creator of Final Fantasy - claims that he had to resist playing it...
Rumour Final Fantasy VII Remake And XV Headed To NX, Could Be Definitive Versions
Could Nintendo's new console be more powerful than PS4?
When Square Enix revealed its plans to release Dragon Quest titles on NX last year, it became the first third-party to pledge support to Nintendo's mysterious new console. Such news would suggest that the firm has NX dev kits in hand, and this lends credence to the following rumour. Got a...
