Back in February, it was announced that all PlayStation Plus subscribers would be getting the much-loved remake of Final Fantasy VII for free in the month of March. Shortly after that, the PS5 version of the game was announced with a free upgrade – except for those who purchased the …
Read More »Square Enix halts sales of Final Fantasy XIV because it’s too popular
Though it may be surprising to believe, there can be such a thing as being too successful. Square Enix is familiar with such a fate, as they have had to suspend the sales of Final Fantasy XIV due to its overwhelming popularity – in the literal sense of the word. …
Read More »Final Fantasy XVI producer refuses to let game launch in a buggy state
With the ever-increasing popularity of the internet allowing video game players to download game patches, updates and more, there has been a tendency for games to launch in a less-than-perfect state in order to meet deadlines – only later fixing it up with patches. According to the Producer of Final …
Read More »Half a dozen Final Fantasy games come to PS Now
PlayStation Now is a game subscription service in a similar vein to Xbox Game Pass. Each month, a number of titles are added to the service. While we do not yet know the full list of games coming this month, PlayStation has announced that a new Final Fantasy game will …
Read More »The first three Final Fantasy ‘Pixel Remasters’ will release this month
During E3 this year, Square Enix announced ‘pixel perfect' remasters for the first six Final Fantasy games for mobile and PC. Now, the first three remasters in the series are set to release later this month. Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II and Final Fantasy III will all be re-released in …
Read More »Dark Souls-inspired Final Fantasy officially announced
Recently, a leak suggested that Team Ninja, the studio behind Nioh, was working on a Dark Souls-inspired game set in the Final Fantasy Universe. At the recent Square Enix E3 conference, the game was officially confirmed – with a demo available to download right now. Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy …
Read More »Square Enix and Team Ninja working on Final Fantasy spin-off inspired by Souls games
Over the last year, Square Enix has announced a slew of new Final Fantasy projects, including expansions for Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy XIV, as well as the next major game in the series, Final Fantasy 16. It looks like the publisher isn't stopping there either, as rumours …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Intergrade is exclusive to PS5 for ‘at least 6 months’
Final Fantasy VII Remake was one of the biggest PS4 exclusives of 2020. At the time, it was believed that the game would come to Xbox and PC one year after its initial April 2020 launch – but that was not the case. Now, it has been announced that the …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier showcase announced
Almost 25 years after its initial release, Final Fantasy VII is back in the spotlight, with the remake coming out last year to great success, a remaster of the remake on its way soon, and many new experiences still to come. Square Enix has now announced a Final Fantasy VII …
Read More »Square Enix will participate in E3 2021 with new game announcements
Earlier this month, the ESA finally began making some of its plans for E3 2021 official, announcing press conferences and appearances from a number of large publishers. At the time, Square Enix wasn't included in the list of participating publishers but as it turns out, they will be joining others …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake will be free on PlayStation Plus
Each month, Sony gifts its PlayStation Plus subscribers with a number of games for free. Though the quality and quantity of the titles are often quite consistent, for the month of March the console manufacturer has seemingly upped both, as 4 games will be offered for free, one of which …
Read More »Final Fantasy Battle Royale announced
Last night at the PlayStation State of Play, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy VII Remake would be getting a PS5 upgrade as well as a new episode in the form of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. Shortly after however, Square Enix made a couple more announcements, including a Final …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII gets free PS5 upgrade; new DLC
Last night, PlayStation held a State of Play showcase, giving fans a look at many upcoming PS5 titles. Though most of the announcements were to be expected, the biggest title was left until the end: Final Fantasy VII Remake will receive a free PS5 upgrade alongside “ a brand new …
Read More »Upcoming Final Fantasy concert to reveal new FFVIIR content
Later this week at the Tokyo International Forum Hall, fans will gather to experience a live orchestral performance of the music of Final Fantasy VII Remake. In a surprise announcement, it was revealed that the concert will include information on some new Final Fantasy VII Remake “content.” Making the announcement …
Read More »Final Fantasy XIV will be getting a free PS5 patch
As more and more people get their hands on the latest consoles, developers and publishers have begun to upgrade many of their live service titles to offer higher performance modes, taking advantage of this new hardware. The latest title to receive a PS5 patch announcement is Final Fantasy XIV, which …
Read More »Final Fantasy XIV Patch 5.5 will ‘pave the way’ for Endwalker expansion
Last week, Square Enix officially announced ‘Endwalker', the next expansion for Final Fantasy 14. Now, the development team's pre-expansion patch plans are beginning to come to light, with the first arriving in April. Final Fantasy XIV Patch 5.5 is coming on the 13th of April, coinciding with the game's open …
Read More »Missing Final Fantasy titles are still coming to Game Pass, says Microsoft
During Microsoft’s 2019 iteration of its Xbox fan convention X019, the console manufacturer revealed that 10 mainline Final Fantasy games would be making their way onto the Xbox via its Game Pass subscription service. This served as a significant move on Microsoft’s part, due to the typical association of Final …
Read More »Final Fantasy XVI rumoured to be announced at PS5 event
Sony recently announced that it would be hosting its next PlayStation 5 event this upcoming Wednesday. While little is currently known about what the console manufacturer plans to show, one rumour is claiming that the much-anticipated and long-awaited Final Fantasy XVI will be announced at this event. This rumour comes …
Read More »Final Fantasy XV and Resident Evil join PS Now
Each month, Sony adds a number of new titles to its PlayStation Now game subscription service. For the month of September, Sony has revealed that subscribers can get their hands on the latest mainline Final Fantasy and Resident Evil titles, among other additions. The games joining PlayStation Now for the …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake sells 5 million copies
There was little doubt that Final Fantasy VII Remake was going to perform well. The remake of the 1997 venerable classic was released in April following years of anticipation. Despite only releasing for PlayStation 4, the JRPG has now officially shipped and sold over 5 million copies, in just under …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII HD is coming to Xbox Game Pass this month
Microsoft is continuing to add more and more titles to its lineup of Game Pass offerings, fleshing out the subscription service with new games on a monthly basis. For the month of August, subscribers can look forward to over a dozen games, including Final Fantasy VII HD and Flight Simulator. …
Read More »Final Fantasy XIV’s next major content patch is releasing in August
Final Fantasy XIV players have been waiting quite a while for the next major patch, which will also double as an overhaul of old content to make the game friendlier to newcomers. Due to COVID-19, development of Update 5.3 ended up slowing down, but Square Enix had hoped to release …
Read More »Square Enix will announce multiple games across July and August
We've long assumed that many major publishers have been keeping some big announcements under wraps due to the lack of E3 this year. This week, Square Enix confirmed itself as one of them, revealing plans to announce new titles that would have been at E3 this year. This week, Square …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake has officially gone ‘Gold’
The Final Fantasy VII Remake has had a long and arduous journey. The remake had been in talks ever since the PlayStation 2 days, and kept either getting cancelled or delayed. Finally in 2015 the game was officially announced to be in development. The game would then see its fair share …
Read More »Square Enix won’t release any next-gen only titles until “further down the road”
During Square Enix’s 3Q FY2020 financial results briefing, the President and Representative Director, Yosuke Matsuda was asked about the company’s next generation plans and how it was set to unfold. Matsuda confirmed that currently, Square Enix has no plans to release next-gen exclusive titles until some time “further down the …
Read More »First batch of February Xbox Game Pass titles announced; includes Final Fantasy XV
Microsoft continues to add new titles to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, increasing the value of the service as time goes on. The company has now announced which games will be coming to the service during the first part of February – with more to be added later in …
Read More »An MMO based on Final Fantasy XV is currently in development for mobile
The Final Fantasy series is well known for its use of transmedia storytelling – with its mainline games being accompanied by spin-off titles, books, films, and anime. The latest mainline Final Fantasy, XV, is no different. With a film, anime, and mobile game adaptation already in existence, Final Fantasy XV …
Read More »Final Fantasy XV ships 8.9 million copies
Final Fantasy XV had a tumultuous development, beginning in 2006 as ‘Final Fantasy Versus XIII’, the game had a new engine introduced partway through development, and even a change in the game’s director. The game finally released in 2016, and while it didn’t reach the heights of some of the …
Read More »PlayStation hosts its January sale, featuring over 1000 discounts
PlayStation’s online store has become a beacon for discounted games over the last few years. It seems that there are always a number of games on offer, allowing gamers to enjoy the best that PlayStation has to offer, but at a reduced price. With that, the company is currently hosting …
Read More »Final Fantasy XIV could come to PlayStation 5
At a recent Final Fantasy XIV fan event held in London, the Director and Producer, Naoki Yoshida voiced his hopes for a PlayStation 5 version of Final Fantasy XIV, extending the life of the increasingly popular MMORPG even further. Despite releasing in 2010, it seems that the game has much …
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