Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Square Enix CEO: We're 'going to explore the possibility' of Final Fantasy VII remake]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/22/square-enix-ceo-were-going-to-explore-the-possibility-of-ffv/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/22/square-enix-ceo-were-going-to-explore-the-possibility-of-ffv/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/22/square-enix-ceo-were-going-to-explore-the-possibility-of-ffv/#comments So far, Square Enix has said that a Final Fantasy VII remake would be "unrealistic," "tough to do in HD" and "not happening." But hold out hope, die-hards, because during an interview at FFXIII's launch party, Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada finally admitted that the company is "going to explore the possibility" of revisiting the classic RPG. He didn't completely reverse the long-held position, as he says Square Enix has to decide "whether or not we're going to do it, if we're going to do it, and the platform," but he did finally admit that there have been a lot of fan requests to see the game in a new form, so he's giving it some solid thought.

Of course, the huge success of the game's re-release on PSN probably didn't hurt either. If Square's convinced a remake will sell (and people will play through Gaia yet again, possibly even on yet another platform), we'll probably see it somewhere sooner or later.

JoystiqSquare Enix CEO: We're 'going to explore the possibility' of Final Fantasy VII remake originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FFVIIfinal-fantasyfinal-fantasy-viifinal-fantasy-vii-remakere-releaseremakesquare-enixyoichi-wadaMon, 22 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[What if Final Fantasy VII came out 10 years earlier (and had questionable artwork)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/18/what-if-final-fantasy-vii-came-out-10-years-earlier-and-had-que/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/18/what-if-final-fantasy-vii-came-out-10-years-earlier-and-had-que/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/18/what-if-final-fantasy-vii-came-out-10-years-earlier-and-had-que/#comments One of gaming's favorite pastimes: "What if" scenarios involving Final Fantasy VII. What if they actually made a next-gen version that looked like Advent Children? What if Square hadn't defected to the PlayStation? What if Aeris didn't have to die and instead was real and we were in love and got married?

Of course, only slightly less popular is the "What if Final Fantasy VII came out ten years earlier and was 8-bit" scenario. We're pretty sure someone already did the actual work of porting the game over to the Famicom (thanks, Shenzhen Nanjing Technology Co, Ltd!) but in case you missed that, take a gander at Martin Barreby's non-interactive reimagining after the break. Sure, some of the art looks like it's cut from a fanfic and the gameplay actually looks worse than 1987's Final Fantasy 1, but it's "just a small project with not that much effort put into it" says Barreby, so lay off.

Next: What if Cloud's sword and hair were subject to the same laws of gravity that we are?

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JoystiqWhat if Final Fantasy VII came out 10 years earlier (and had questionable artwork) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FFVIIFinal-Fantasy-VIIretroThu, 18 Feb 2010 09:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Nomura: FFVII remake not happening 'for the time being']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/24/nomura-ffvii-remake-not-happening-for-the-time-being/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/24/nomura-ffvii-remake-not-happening-for-the-time-being/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/24/nomura-ffvii-remake-not-happening-for-the-time-being/#comments Look, Cloud Strife fans, we feel your pain. We do! Honestly. We're just not exactly shocked to see Square Enix's Tetsuya Nomura stating that the possibility of a Final Fantasy VII remake being created as a no go, at least "for the time being." In a recent issue of Famitsu (translated via Andriasang) -- the Cloud Strife-themed part of a multiweek look at game characters -- the character's creator admitted that he is quite aware "fans are looking forward to an oft-rumored remake of FFVII." Unfortunately, he also noted "I don't believe this will happen for the time being."

In a seemingly futile effort to assuage the damage done by that statement, he added, "It's possible that he will appear in other titles as a guest character." You mean like Dissidia: Final Fantasy, Mr. Nomura? Yeah, we're just as worried as you are, folks.

JoystiqNomura: FFVII remake not happening 'for the time being' originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Square Enix is a firm supporter of both handhelds, with a number of great titles available on both Sony PSP and Nintendo DS. However, why was (arguably) their biggest game developed exclusively for PSP, instead of the more-popular DS? Pocket Gamer talked to producer Hideki Imaizumi and executive producer Yoshinori Kitase about exactly that: "Yes, there are a lot of DSs out there - but does that mean that our products sell in relation to that? That our sales grow with how many DSs or PSPs there are out there? It's not really the case."

The PSP seemed appropriate for a number a reasons, one being the more adult age group the PSP seems to attract: "the demographic was higher teens to young adults as opposed to small children. The PSP seemed closer to that demographic than DS in general. So we feel we really made the right choice."

As a joke, he added "We'll make a DS game called Brain Age: Final Fantasy for DS [laughs]." To be honest, we wouldn't mind trying that out.

JoystiqWhy Crisis Core is on PSP, not DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brain-agecrisis-coreCrisis-Core-Final-Fantasy-7ffviifinal-fantasyfinal-fantasy-viiThu, 24 Apr 2008 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Crisis Core is not the end of the FFVII compilation]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/21/crisis-core-is-not-the-end-of-the-ffvii-compilation/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/21/crisis-core-is-not-the-end-of-the-ffvii-compilation/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/21/crisis-core-is-not-the-end-of-the-ffvii-compilation/#commentsFiled under:

1UP's James Mielke had a chance to chat with Crisis Core's director, Hajime Tabata. In the interview, he notes that the world of Final Fantasy VII will continue to expand even further. Crisis Core is but the most recent addition of a long series of works expanding the FFVII universe, such as Advent Children, Dirge of Cerberus and Before Crisis. Tabata notes that "the Compilation's finale will take some other form." Could the long-rumored FFVII PS3 remake become reality?

For the complete interview, check out 1UP. Stay tuned for our review of Crisis Core next week.

JoystiqCrisis Core is not the end of the FFVII compilation originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oh no! You're caught in a fight for your life! Your life is in certain doom -- what do you do? Easy: if you're like Zack from the upcoming Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, you dance with a giant animated cactus. Duh.

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In just a few weeks time, a real Final Fantasy VII prequel will await you: Crisis Core's English release has us quite excited, and these new videos look really fantastic. We were doubtful of the dub at the first, but these new videos have alleviated many of our fears. Check out IGN for even more videos.

[Thanks, CyborgSPIKE!]

JoystiqCloud, Aerith and the Turks star in new Crisis Core vids originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Square Enix has been generous today, having given us a huge set of screenshots and videos for the company's upcoming Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. With the game's release date just a month a way, we expect to hear and see more about this title. But for now, bask in the radiant media that we have in the present. The time will come when we finally get to hold this hot title in our hands. More videos after the break.

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JoystiqHuge Crisis Core media update originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crisis-coreff7ffviifinal-fantasyFri, 29 Feb 2008 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy VII ported to the Famicom. Finally!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/22/final-fantasy-vii-ported-to-the-famicom-finally/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/22/final-fantasy-vii-ported-to-the-famicom-finally/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/22/final-fantasy-vii-ported-to-the-famicom-finally/#commentsFiled under: ,


Remember back in the late '90s, when Square was so frustrated trying to fit their opus Final Fantasy VII onto the cartridge-based Nintendo 64 that they made their famous defection to Sony? Well, just a short decade later, China's Shenzhen Nanjing Technology Co, Ltd has apparently done what Square couldn't, squeezing the PlayStation epic onto a cartridge. And not just any cartridge .. a Famicom cartridge. How's it feel to be shown up, Square?

Of course, the conversion isn't perfect. According to a write-up from intrepid blogger CinnamonPirate (who unearthed the 2MB ROM from a Chinese blog) the polygonal graphics and cut scenes are gone, replaced with an impressively wide array of sprites, many stolen from other Final Fantasy games. The story remains surprisingly authentic, though, encompassing the entire three-disc epic while only leaving out a few optional side stories (bye bye, Yuffie and Vincent). The wide array of weapons, magic and materia from the original is a bit restricted in the port, but frankly, we're impressed that features like materia-leveling made it on to the 20+ year old hardware in any form.

The company behind the cart is apparently now primarily makes MP3 players, so our hopes for a Colecovision version of Final Fantasy XII will probably remain unfulfilled.

JoystiqFinal Fantasy VII ported to the Famicom. Finally! originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, there's this small company called "Square Enix" and they're making a game called Crisis Core. Haven't heard of it? It's a prequel to a game called Final Fantasy VII. Yeah, we never heard of it either. To help us out, Square Enix has updated the official Crisis Core website, with character bios and (more importantly) videos of the new battle system. If you aren't caught up on this game, you may want to check it out. Maybe.

[Thanks, CyborgSPIKE!]

JoystiqCrisis Core website updates with new content originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IGN has managed to snag the very first English language footage of Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. This long-awaited prequel to the fan-favorite FFVII launches exclusively on PSP in March, and we've been curious to see how the English language version was going to turn out. Here, watch it for yourself and tell us what you think. Then, feel free to visit IGN for some character bios. Trust us, there's a lot more Crisis Core info coming soon. Stay tuned as we get closer to this hotly anticipated launch.

JoystiqCrisis Core: now in English originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crisis-coreffviifinal-fantasyFri, 08 Feb 2008 19:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre order Crisis Core, get a UMD case free]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/27/pre-order-crisis-core-get-a-umd-case-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/27/pre-order-crisis-core-get-a-umd-case-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/27/pre-order-crisis-core-get-a-umd-case-free/#commentsFiled under:


You're going to get Crisis Core, right? Might as well get a free bonus with it. Pre-orders of the game will include a special "Shin-Ra Electric Power Company" UMD case. Currently, only amazon.com is showing the pre-order bonus, but other retailers should carry the bonus as well. The game releases March 25th. Happy shopping.

[Via CAG]

JoystiqPre order Crisis Core, get a UMD case free originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>casecrisis-coreffviifinal-fantasyfinal-fantasy-viipre-orderSun, 27 Jan 2008 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[New Crisis Core trailer focuses on Zack and Angeal]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/17/new-crisis-core-trailer-focuses-on-zack-and-angeal/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/17/new-crisis-core-trailer-focuses-on-zack-and-angeal/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/17/new-crisis-core-trailer-focuses-on-zack-and-angeal/#commentsFiled under: ,

Can you feel it? Crisis Core has been long in the making, and it's finally coming over to the States. This brand new CG trailer focuses on the Shin-Ra soliders, Zack and Angeal. How they tie into the Final Fantasy VII universe will all be revealed when the game launches this March. Retailers are taking pre-orders -- check your favorite one and get ready to make a deposit!

JoystiqNew Crisis Core trailer focuses on Zack and Angeal originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crisis-coreff7ffviifinal-fantasyThu, 17 Jan 2008 21:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy VII sculptures to kill your wallets in January]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/27/final-fantasy-vii-sculptures-to-kill-your-wallets-in-january/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/27/final-fantasy-vii-sculptures-to-kill-your-wallets-in-january/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/27/final-fantasy-vii-sculptures-to-kill-your-wallets-in-january/#commentsFiled under: ,


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You know what the meanest time to release new products is? January. Our wallets have taken huge Christmas-related blows, and need some recovery time. Not for you, says Square Enix. This January, Square Enix is releasing a set of Final Fantasy VII related merchandise that you may want to pick up before Crisis Core's March release.

For example, you may want to invest in this sculpture of Aerith. Looks nice, right? Too bad it'll cost you $220.00. It'll be available on January 10th. The "Masterpiece Arts" sculpture of Cloud will cost a whopping $399.99 and will be available on the same day.

Thankfully, something a bit more reasonable has been announced as well. "Play Arts" figures of Cloud, Tifa and Aerith will be available for $24.99 each. Those are available on January 3rd. Are any PSP Fanboy readers going to go broke buying one of these pricey figures?

JoystiqFinal Fantasy VII sculptures to kill your wallets in January originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Care to see just how useful the new Sony firmware update can be for the retro gamer on the go? GameVideos tested out the new Remote Play feature for PlayStation One games, specifically the target of so many remake requests, Final Fantasy VII.

Check out the video after the break, and hope for a time when a PlayStation 3 firmware updates allows for streaming PS2 play.

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JoystiqToday's most remote video: FFVII on your PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The secret ending of Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core shows a familiar scene for fans of Square's long revered RPG series. Could the "to be continued" that ominously appears at the game's end suggest a remake, like many have theorized? We'd hope so, but we remain skeptical. Most likely, the Final Fantasy team is pulling a George Lucas, reminding people of where this new effort lies in the overarching timeline. Of course, once Square realizes how much money they'll be printing with a re-release of the original Final Fantasy VII, we hope they come to their senses soon enough. Video embedded after the cut.

[Thanks to everyone that sent this in!]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crisis-coreff7ffviifinal-fantasyMon, 17 Sep 2007 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Crisis Core loads infinitely faster on PSP-2000]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/16/crisis-core-loads-infinitely-faster-on-psp-2000/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/16/crisis-core-loads-infinitely-faster-on-psp-2000/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/16/crisis-core-loads-infinitely-faster-on-psp-2000/#commentsFiled under: ,

The PSP-2000 didn't produce improved load times for us, but it looks like new PSP software, like Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core, will fare differently. As showcased by this user video, this action RPG runs quite smoothly on the new hardware, but chugs along at an almost painful pace on the PSP Phat. This demonstration is quite possibly the most convincing we've seen that the PSP-2000 is a worthwhile upgrade for old owners. But, are you ready to buy a new system? Or will you simply wait it out?

[Thanks, J!]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crisis-coreffviifinal-fantasyloadloadtimespsp-2000Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Celebrating ten years of FFVII]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/31/celebrating-ten-years-of-ffvii/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/31/celebrating-ten-years-of-ffvii/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/31/celebrating-ten-years-of-ffvii/#commentsFiled under:


Kaz Hirai attended Square Enix's 10 year anniversary party for Final Fantasy VII, leaving a note saying "the best is yet to come." Is he alluding to Crisis Core? Or the oft-rumored Final Fantasy VII remake? Regardless, it looks like Square is far from milking this milestone RPG.

You must check out Kotaku's gallery from the event, which shows some memorabilia on display, such as the Final Fantasy VII limited edition PSP. Our heart yearns for it ... even if our wallets shy away.

JoystiqCelebrating ten years of FFVII originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like Square Enix forgot to save a Final Fantasy VII limited edition PSP for famed designer Tetsuya Nomura. The man responsible for all things Final Fantasy (including Crisis Core) failed to secure a system from the Square Enix shop, and now he has to wait in line just like everyone else. Good thing there's going to be 77,777 systems available. It was originally planned to be far less -- 10,000 units for the entire world to try and grab!

Final Fantasy-related mania is going to strike Japan soon, and we can't wait. Stay tuned for more.

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According to IGN Square Enix character designer Tetsuya Nomura has issued the strongest denial of a Final Fantasy VII remake yet. In an interview with Japanese gaming magazine Dorimaga, he said, "It appears that there are often overseas rumors like 'Are you currently developing a VII remake?' My apologies, but we're absolutely not making [such a game]."

Okay? It's not being worked on. Nomura did give the fanboys some good news though, as he went on to say that it will almost definitely be remade at some point, since it's something that even a lot of his coworkers want and Square Enix isn't ignorant of what the fans want. As he said, "As long as there are people who want to make it and people who are waiting for it, we don't want to proclaim 'the end.'"

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JoystiqFor the last time -- FFVII is NOT being remade (right now) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been discussing this notion of a (DS) remake of Final Fantasy VII around here for the last few weeks, particularly since the confirmation that Final Fantasy IV was getting the makeover treatment. It turns out we're not alone; at the Square Enix Party in Japan, fans were given a chance to scribble their dreams on sticky notes for a suggestion board, and Cloud Strife's story was a little popular. Gamefront has several images of the boards, with a good luck at the variety of suggestions offered by fans. Final Fantasy VI makes an appearance as well.

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Diehard Final Fantasy VII fans have recreated Midgar in virtual world Second Life. To make things even sweeter, they've even created an RPG sim in SL so that residents can fight and upgrade their way to notoriety. Weapons and materia (gems used for magic in the FFVII universe) can be bought for Linden bucks, which converts to real world money at a rate of approximately US $1 for every 270 Linden dollars.

According to New World Notes writer Onder Skall, the game has around 300 players. Our experience with the world proved it to be expansive; upon teleporting to the start of the sim, we stepped out of the overlooking portal room and had an exhilirating view of the massive city on our equally massive fall.

As to whether or not the game has the blessing of IP owner Square Enix, not even the creators are sure. While they do the developer a service by providing a high quality sim that promotes the Final Fantasy brand to great success, they are making money (however little it may be) off of the brand. SL users can click here to go to Midgar directly.

[Via Second Life Insider]

JoystiqPlay Final Fantasy VII in Second Life originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 May 2007 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CVG recently sat down with Final Fantasy III producer Hiromichi Tanaka for a chat about the game's release in Europe this week. Much of the interview is given over to discussing the game's unexpected levels of success in Japan and the U.S., and hopes for Europe, though Tanaka had a few interesting things to say about both remakes and the DS. He said that in order to achieve the impressive look and effect of FFIII, they were forced to focus the handheld's power on only one screen, which certainly explains a lot. Since they were getting the chance to give the game a complete visual update, they wanted it to be as beautiful as possible.

But the part of the interview that will stick out and serve as fodder for FF-themed debate is the mention of Final Fantasy VII. CVG mentioned that FFVII is the game many fans hope and pray for on the DS, and Tanaka offered this cryptic response: "The main thing is the timing." If nothing else, it's not a no, so we'll put this one down as a possibility.

[Thanks, zshadow!]

JoystiqProducer preps for FFIII in Europe, doesn't pan possible FFVII originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 May 2007 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dream Games is a new weekly column where we explore a game we'd love to see on the PSP. Feel free to check in, and comment, every week.

Final Fantasy VII
Does this game need any explanation? This 32-bit debut from Square put Sony on the map through the liberal use of CG movies that stunned everyone at the time. Some people really like the story, the characters, and the gameplay as well.

Why PSP?
It makes a lot of sense to release the original right around when Crisis Core, the FFVII prequel hits our system. Considering UMD's greater storage capacity, the game would most likely fit on a single disc: none of this disc swapping nonsense to worry about!

Is it possible?
Although Square seems keen on revisiting this franchise over and over again, it seems unlikely that Square will settle for a simple port. The Final Fantasy VII tech demo that appeared on the PS3 makes Sony's next-gen console the most likely candidate for a remake, hopefully complete with new Advent Children-style CGs.

JoystiqDream Games: Final Fantasy VII originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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sephIn Germany, Final Fantasy is now being called a killerspiele ("killer game"), likely adding fuel to the movement against violent games. Of course, Final Fantasy isn't often singled out for its portrayal of violence, which by most measures is never gratuitous. But when two teenage boys, calling themselves 'Sephiroth' and 'Reno', allegedly stab a couple to death and kidnap another female, it undoubtedly leads to some unfortunate finger pointing. That the two boys also had a copy of Final Fantasy VII installed on a computer doesn't help the spread of sensationalism.

It's unfortunate that during these times of inexplicable grief and confusion there's a tendency to try to rationalize the irrational. Two boys playing Final Fantasy, calling each other Sephiroth and Reno, does not engender such tragedy.

[Via The Last Boss]

JoystiqFinal Fantasy aliases used by murdering teens originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are way too many PSP games at this year's Tokyo Game Show. Because not all of us have time to read all the impressions and previews of all the games coming out, PSP Fanboy has created this nifty guide for all the games that were previewed. You'll get a thumbs up or a thumbs down from the major video game news sites. If a game looks like it might be a real winner, we'll award it "The Official PSP Fanboy Entranced Korean Award." These are the games that'll end up in Korea on giant PSPs, luring people to their eventual doom. And, that's pretty cool. Read on to see all the previews!

Continue reading TGS 06: Every PSP game previewed

JoystiqTGS 06: Every PSP game previewed originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 24 Sep 2006 20:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At the ripe price of 60 bucks, Final Fantasy VII for PS3 is showing up on Best Buy's website. Oh but wait, there's more. It even goes as far to list December 1st as being release date, obviously for here in the States. With everyone and their grandmother talking about a next-gen remake, this puts a bit more substance to the discussion (albeit only a little).

Now who wants to start taking bids on how long it takes for Square Enix to get this removed?

[Via Gaming Horizon]

JoystiqBest Buy puts up Final Fantasy VII listing originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>enixff7ffviifinal fantasyplaystationps3sonysquareWed, 14 Jun 2006 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[3 Final Fantasy XIII games; 2 just for PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/08/3-final-fantasy-xiii-games-2-just-for-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/08/3-final-fantasy-xiii-games-2-just-for-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/08/3-final-fantasy-xiii-games-2-just-for-ps3/#commentsFiled under:

FFXIII screen with new heroine in action
Final Fantasy XII won't be out for the PS2 in the States until October, but we now have a glimpse of Final Fantasy XIII thanks to Square Enix's pre-E3 press event -- and this installment in the series won't be coming alone.

Like the different titles in the Compilation of FFVII collection of games and movies, the initially announced installments in the FFXIII universe will span multiple platforms which, in this case, include both the PS3 and sufficiently advanced mobile handsets. Not much is known about the mobile-bound Final Fantasy Agito XIII, but the subtitle-less version of FFXIII will concern a gun-and-sword-toting heroine in a futuristic world, while Final Fantasy Versus XIII will focus on "a spiky-haired character," "extreme action elements," and a primary theme of "bonding" (whatever that means). Anybody ready to "resist the world"?

The multiple titles might explain the earlier rumor reported in March that FFXIII was "practically close to being finished" (maybe only one of these games was nearing completion). Whatever the case may be, we're just happy that more than one not-so-Final-Fantasy will be hitting the next PlayStation in relatively rapid succession. RPG feasting: on the way.

[Via Joystiq]

Joystiq3 Final Fantasy XIII games; 2 just for PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 May 2006 22:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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