RSS 1.0 . RSS 2.0 . XML | First Time Here? | Update Archive | Tenth Anniversary
Thursday, August 20th, 2015
Posted by Reeve at 12:52 PM EST
iOS Port of Final Fantasy VII, FF Portal App Out Today
Today, FFVII finally hit an Apple platform for the first time ever with its release on iOS. This version, a port of the PC port, works on both iPhone and iPad, is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later, and has a download size of 1.63 GB.
Additionally, FFVII iOS uses a "virtual controller" setup for the control scheme, and, more interestingly, features two new options to greatly streamline gameplay. These options are the ability to turn off all random battles ("event battles", by which they presumably mean boss fights and random Yuffie encounters, will remain), and a "Max Stats" command to beef up your party.
The price for this app varies by region, but at the very least we know that it is $15.99 in the US and £11.99 in the UK. It is available on the iTunes App Store.
Also available today is the Final Fantasy Portal App, an official news and information app covering all things FF. This iPhone and iPad app includes a point system that ties into your Square Enix account as well as a new version of the beloved FFVIII minigame Triple Triad featuring cards spanning the FF franchise. This app is free and also available via iTunes.
Thursday, July 30th, 2015
Posted by Reeve at 05:17 PM EST
"Dramatic Changes" to Battle System Planned for FFVII Remake
Today, GamesRadar reported on an interview with Tetsuya Nomura in Official PlayStation Magazine which included a few tidbits about the remake. For one thing, Nomura says to expect "dramatic changes" to the battle system, though it will still be "recognizable".
It's unclear as to whether this means the remake will have an action RPG-styled system, or will remain turn-based. However, it's worth noting that Nomura has had great success with the action RPG systems in the Kingdom Hearts games, and also that the main Final Fantasy series has been shying away from turn-based gameplay for years now.
Another excerpt from the interview mentioned Advent Children. Nomura and his team will be referring to the ten-year-old (!!!) movie for inspiration, but do not plan on recycling the movie's 3D models due to the tech used and their age.
Posted by Reeve at 01:44 PM EST
Final Fantasy Explorers Set for Western Release
The 3DS exclusive Final Fantasy Explorers, Square Enix's take on Monster Hunter, has been confirmed to be releasing in the Americas on January 26, 2016, according to an official press release. In addition, Eurogamer reports that it will come out in Europe only three days later, on January 29th. It was originally released in Japan on December 18, 2014 and earned a score of 32 out of 40 points from Famitsu.
Much like Monster Hunter, Final Fantasy Explorers has a heavy focus on co-op multiplayer. The story concerns the hunt for crystals, and gameplay features summons and what sounds like a robust job system. Why this game is being mentioned on the Citadel is because of the Trance ability, which allows players to turn into characters from other Final Fantasy games. Check out these screenshots of Cloud and Sephiroth's appearances (click on the thumbnails for larger versions).
To see the official announcement trailer, go here.
Sunday, July 19th, 2015
Posted by Reeve at 03:38 PM EST
The Forums Have Been Redesigned
The Citadel Forums' revamp, which started earlier this month, has been finished! Amongst the new features are three themes to choose from and several additional forum profile options. For full details on what has changed, go here, and please let us know what you think!
Saturday, June 20th, 2015
Posted by Reeve at 11:27 AM EST
Additional Little Details on the Remake
Kotaku spoke to Adam Boyes, PlayStation's head of third-party developer relations, about keeping some of this past E3's biggest reveals secret. Apparently, Sony has known about the remake for about a year now.
The remake is described as being a "partnership" with Square Enix, though it's unclear as to whether this entails Sony helping to fund its development. Also, the length of time that the remake will be exclusive to the PS4 will be disclosed sometime before its release, though what other platforms it will appear on have not yet been confirmed.
Source: Kotaku - Keeping the Final Fantasy VII Remake and Shenmue III Secret
Wednesday, June 17th, 2015
Posted by Reeve at 04:29 PM EST
Tetsuya Nomura E3 Interview Roundup (with Commentary)
Square Enix's Tetsuya Nomura talked to various gaming press organizations yesterday about the projects he's been working on, including the FFVII remake. What follows after the cut is a collection of the most interesting bits from these interviews, from at least four different outlets. Special thanks to Bossanova on the forums for drawing our attention to the GameSpot interview, and Andriasang for translating various tidbits from Dengeki Online and Famitsu's websites.
This is a long post, so buckle up and read on...
Read More...
Tuesday, June 16th, 2015
Posted by Reeve at 02:31 PM EST
Some Square Enix Press Conference Highlights
Square Enix just held their E3 press conference, where they showed a mix of games from their various studios around the world. Of particular interest to FFVII fans is the news that the original game is receiving an iOS port, joining the likes of the Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy IV DS remakes. The trailers for World of Final Fantasy, a PS4 and PS Vita title featuring characters from multiple FFs, and the FFVII remake were shown again. There was also the announcement of an English-language version of the Final Fantasy Portal mobile app, which is due out this summer.
In Kingdom Hearts news, the latest trailer for Kingdom Hearts III was shown, which mainly focused on gameplay footage. A mobile game called Kingdom Hearts: Unchained Key, which will tie into KH3's story, was also revealed.
Other games shown included Just Cause 3, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness, Hitman, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and two particularly interesting announcements: a NieR sequel being developed in partnership with Platinum Games and with ex-Cavia people on staff, and "Project Setsuna", a completely original JRPG being developed by a new internal studio.
Posted by Reeve at 10:45 AM EST
First Press Assets for the FFVII Remake
We've received the first press assets for the tentatively titled "Final Fantasy VII Remake". To the right are a pair of screenshots from the trailer; click on them for the full-sized images.
The official press release follows after the cut. There is not much new information in the main body text, save for the confirmation of three key members of the original FFVII staff's involvement in this new project (Yoshinori Kitase producing, Kasushige Nojima on scenario, and Tetsuya Nomura directing), plus a link to the official site. However, there is an interesting tidbit in the copyright notice at the end: both Tetsuya Nomura and Roberto Ferrari (The Last Remnant, Song Summoner, Final Fantasy XV) are credited with the character designs.
For further FFVII Remake discussion and information, including the E3 trailer, please visit the FFVII Remake Megathread in the forums. As usual, we will keep you all posted with the latest information as soon as it comes to our attention.
ETA: Added some of Ferarri's previous credits.
Read More...
Search Updates:
