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Monday29th Jan 2024
News Don't Expect A Remake Of Final Fantasy 6 Soon, If Ever
Development time would "double" that of FF7
Cast your minds back to June 2023, you might remember that internal staff at Square Enix were quite keen on the idea of a remake for Final Fantasy VI. According to a recent interview with French Youtuber Julien Chièze, however, it seems that such a project would hypothetically require almost double the...
Thursday13th Jul 2023
News Veteran Final Fantasy Devs Gather To Celebrate Franchise's 35th Anniversary
First three titles covered
The Final Fantasy franchise turns 35 this year and to celebrate, veteran developers of the series have gathered together to discuss their own personal history with its development. Interviewees include the 'Father of Final Fantasy', Hironobu Sakaguchi, Art Director Kazuo Shibuya, and Brand Manager Yoshinori Kitase. The...
Tuesday20th Jun 2023
Random Some Square Enix Staff Really Want A Final Fantasy VI Remake
But it would be "difficult", says Square Enix VP
We've already got Final Fantasy VI on modern consoles thanks to the Pixel Remaster, but what if Square Enix decided to remake its beloved 1994 RPG? Apparently, some staff at the studio want to see it, according to vice president and Final Fantasy VII Remake producer Yoshinori Kitase (via @Genki_JPN)...
Monday12th Dec 2022
News Final Fantasy 1 To 6 Have Been Rated For Nintendo Switch By The ESRB
Presumably the 'Pixel Remaster' set
Here's a lovely bit of news to kickstart your week: the first six Final Fantasy games have been rated for the Nintendo Switch by the ESRB. While nothing has been officially announced at the time of writing, this is presumably the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster set, which originally released on mobile devices back...
Sunday19th Jun 2022
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #101 - Final Fantasy VI
Or Final Fantasy III, if you like!
Greetings fellow Earthlings, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! In last week's epic battle to commemorate our 100th Box Art Brawl post, we took a look at the phenomenal GameCube brawler, Super Smash Bros. Melee. It's one of the most iconic Nintendo games of all time, without question, so naturally...
Monday25th Apr 2022
Random This Stunning Final Fantasy VI 'Terra Magitek Armour' Statue Costs A Small Fortune
How much gil!?
Final Fantasy VI merchandise has up jumping out of our seats in excitement. The much-beloved sixth entry in the legendary Final Fantasy series — which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year — rarely gets much attention from Square Enix. That's despite a successful PC and mobile remaster earlier this year as part of the
Tuesday29th Mar 2022
News Turns Out Sonic 2's Stars Have Impeccable Taste In Video Games
Chrono Trigger! GoldenEye! Contra!
The press blitz for the Sonic 2 movie is in full swing, and that means plenty of interviews with the cast – including James Marsden and Ben Schwartz, the latter of whom provides Sonic's voice in this and its forerunner. As you might imagine for a movie based on a video game, the topic of video games cropped up...
Friday21st Sep 2018
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...
Thursday18th Sep 2014
News The Original Final Fantasy Is Getting The 3D Classics Treatment In Japan
Owners of Final Fantasy Explorers will receive the game for free
While western gamers are still waiting on a possible announcement from Square Enix regarding the release of its latest 3DS RPG Final Fantasy Explorers in both Europe and North America, Japanese gamers are currently bracing themselves for the title’s release towards the end of this...
Thursday16th Jan 2014
News Final Fantasy VI On Android Is Pricey and Looks Rather Peculiar
One alternative is the Wii Virtual Console...
Square Enix is a publisher that's made a significant push on smart devices, often standing apart due to its willingness to release some of its biggest franchises at premium prices, clearly resisting the ongoing race to the bottom. The latest case in point is Final Fantasy VI — commonly known on the...
Thursday5th Sep 2013
Video There's A Fan-Made Final Fantasy VI Movie In The Works
Makers of Final Fantasy: Terra "seeking permission" from Square Enix
We love a good fan-made movie here at Nintendo Life — although they often look a bit goofy or unintentionally amusing, they show just how passionate and creative gamers can be when they've got a HD video camera, a decent PC and a capable video editing program. Final Fantasy:...
Thursday30th Jun 2011
Nintendo Download 30th June 2011 (North America)
This doesn't suck
Long-awaited Virtual Console games are where it's at today, with Wii and 3DS both receiving quality titles just in time for July. Wii Virtual Console: Final Fantasy III (Super NES, 800pts) — The wait is finally over as another 16-bit Square epic reaches Virtual Console in North America. Check out our Final Fantasy III review to...
Thursday17th Mar 2011
Nintendo Download 18th March 2011 (Europe)
Take on Final Fantasy III
As we revealed recently, SquareEnix is backing Virtual Console with a pair of classic RPGs, kicking off this week with the one and only Final Fantasy III, also known as Final Fantasy VI. Virtual Console: Final Fantasy III (Super NES, 900pts) — This is an excellent chance for Wii owners in Eur
Thursday10th Mar 2011
News Square Enix Brings More SNES Goodies to Virtual Console
Anyone order some Lufia or Final Fantasy III?
The Virtual Console news just keeps on coming! This time, two different sources have each revealed one new upcoming Square Enix-published game for Virtual Console. Coming straight from Nintendo of Europe's site is Final Fantasy III, which will be released on VC in Europe next week. Better known as number...
