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Can you name the game this game-within-a-game is from?
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify the main game from which various in-game minigames originate. Examples like Triple Triad from Final Fantasy VIII and Gwent from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are highlighted as beloved side activities that can consume players' attention.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is such a perfect JRPG remake, it has me wishing for the Final Fantasy 7 Remake I…
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC remake is praised as a near-perfect modernization of a classic JRPG, balancing faithfulness with new details. It offers a superior approach to remakes compared to titles like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which the author feels diverges too much from its source material.
FF14's new roguelike mode's leaderboards were accidentally encouraging players to min-max all the fun out of it, so it'll be 'postponing the start of Crucible Rankings'
Square Enix has postponed the start of rankings for Final Fantasy XIV's new roguelike mode, the Crucible of the Unbroken, due to issues with combat balance and gameplay mechanics. The current ranking system inadvertently encourages players to ignore interesting mechanics and "min-max" their way to victory for rewards like a mount, leading to player dissatisfaction.
Dragon Quest series surpasses 100 million units sold on 40th anniversary
Square Enix announced that the Dragon Quest series has sold over 100 million units worldwide, coinciding with its 40th anniversary. Series creator Yuji Horii conveyed a message to fans, promising continued hard work to deliver future installments.
PAX Aus 2026 unveils its Expo Floor lineup
PAX Australia 2026 has announced its Expo Floor lineup, featuring major developers like SEGA, Activision, and Square Enix. SEGA will showcase titles including Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 and Persona 4 Revival, while Activision will present Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Ubisoft will also host Rainbow Six Siege finals and other activities.
Square Enix finally lets a beloved SNES JRPG out of the vault with a $200 collector's edition and the kind of…
The classic Super Nintendo JRPG Terranigma is finally receiving a modern remaster, set to launch on January 14 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Clear River Games, the remaster will feature both an "original mode" with untouched balance and an "arranged mode" with enhanced progression and adjusted difficulty, including a new minimap and quick save features.
Dragon Quest series crosses 100 million units sold
The Dragon Quest series has surpassed 100 million units sold worldwide, as announced by series creator Yuji Horii. Horii expressed gratitude to fans and the development team for their support over the franchise's 40-year history. The news comes as the series anticipates future releases like the Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake and the re-development of Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams.
Dragon Quest franchises surpasses 100 million units sold
Square Enix announced that the Dragon Quest franchise has sold over 100 million units worldwide. The JRPG series, which began in 1986, has released 11 main titles and numerous spin-offs, with several new games and remakes in development or recently released, including Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams and Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World.
Review – Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII – Reunion (Switch 2)
The Nintendo Switch 2 port of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII – Reunion is praised as the definitive way to experience the game, offering a smooth, visually appealing performance. While the action RPG's core story and gameplay are solid, the narrative is criticized for veering into fan fiction territory, and the DMW system is deemed bizarre and inconsistent, though it shines in the final moments.
Kingdom Hearts’ Kairi Has Suffered Enough, Will Now Headshot You In Fortnite
Fortnite is adding Kingdom Hearts characters Sora, Riku, and Kairi as skins, featuring their Kingdom Hearts II appearances and Keyblades. This crossover allows players to finally play as Kairi, who has historically been a damsel-in-distress in her own series, and potentially use firearms in Fortnite. The update is expected on September 17th.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Director Kept Coming Back To The Witcher 3 For Inspiration
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Horizon served as significant inspirations for the game's cinematic storytelling and player agency. Hamaguchi frequently revisited The Witcher 3 for its excellence in delivering satisfying, cinematic moments within gameplay mechanics. Square Enix aims for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to feature a "planetary scale" world upon its April 2027 release.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Brings Back Snowboarding, And Red XIII Might Steal The Show Again
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will feature the return of the iconic snowboarding minigame, with Square Enix teasing unique interactions for party members. Game director Naoki Hamaguchi hinted that Red XIII's participation might be particularly noteworthy. The game is set to release in April 2028.
14 amazing video games that were let down by awful marketing
This article discusses numerous video games that suffered from absent, misguided, or bizarre marketing campaigns, impacting their sales despite their quality. Examples range from Nintendo underselling Yoshi And The Mysterious Book to Square Enix's poor promotion of Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy and EA's controversial tactics for Dead Space 2 and Dante's Inferno.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Might be Followed Up With More Spin-Offs
Square Enix director Yoshinori Kitase stated that while Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth concludes the Remake trilogy's main story, the company is open to future spin-off games and DLC. He noted the enduring popularity of the characters and the potential for more content based on fan reaction, similar to the original Final Fantasy 7's legacy.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is definitely "the end of the series," says Square Enix director Yoshinori Kitase, but he won't rule out a spin-off if the "fan reaction" is right
Square Enix director Yoshinori Kitase stated that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will conclude the remake series, but he is open to future spin-off titles if fan reception is positive. The success of the original Final Fantasy VII and its subsequent spin-offs like Crisis Core demonstrated the power of fan enthusiasm in extending a game's universe.
Fan Backlash Puts Level-5’s AI Showcase Under Scrutiny
Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino has apologized after fans expressed backlash over the use of generative AI in footage shown during the studio's recent digital showcase. Hino stated that AI was used to make the presentation more spectacular, but insisted that core game elements like scenarios and character designs remain human-made. The incident has drawn comparisons to other games facing scrutiny for undisclosed AI use and highlights a wider industry trend.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Will Allow Players to “Explore the Entire Planet”, Says Director
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that players will be able to explore the entire planet in the upcoming action RPG. The game expands on Rebirth's open world by adding vertical depth and new transportation methods like the Highwind and Chocobo, allowing for seamless transitions from air to ground. The team focused on creating a vast, explorable world while also implementing guidance to prevent player fatigue.
Kingdom Hearts 4 is being developed by Final Fantasy VII remake studio
Naoki Hamaguchi has revealed that Square Enix's Creative Studio 1, which he leads, is developing Kingdom Hearts 4. This studio was also responsible for the Final Fantasy VII Remake. Hamaguchi previously stated his focus would be on JRPGs after Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Professor Layton studio Level-5's CEO admits using AI to make its digital showcase "more spectacular"
Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino has admitted to using generative AI in the studio's recent digital showcase to make the presentation "more spectacular." Following fan backlash, Hino apologized for making people uncomfortable and clarified that core game elements like scenarios and character designs are still created by human hands. He stated AI is being used for efficiency and experimentation in digitizing creative work, not for generating final game assets.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's Knights of the Round boss battle wasn't hard enough, so the devs had an "emergency meeting" to rebuild the iconic summon "from scratch"
The development team behind Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth held an emergency meeting to completely rework the Knights of the Round summon boss battle, as the initial version was not considered challenging enough. Director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that combat director Teruki Endo pushed for a stronger enemy, leading to the decision to rebuild the encounter from scratch to honor the iconic summon's power.
