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Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 18: Steam Party-Based RPG Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Party-Based RPG Fest with discounts on titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Several publishers like Capcom, Square Enix, Sega, and Bandai Namco are participating in the Tokyo Game Show sales, while Ubisoft offers discounts and free copies of For Honor for its 40th anniversary.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is apparently a super heavyweight 200GB installation: 'We need to overcome the hardware…
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed in a VGC interview that the upcoming JRPG is expected to have a 200GB installation size. Hamaguchi stated that the team needs to overcome hardware limitations to deliver the game's content, acknowledging the significant storage requirement which is larger than previous entries in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy.
As Final Fantasy Resonance drops its gacha baggage, another JRPG dev doing the same thinks it's "wonderful" these live-service games will be preserved
Shinnosuke Hirasawa, producer for Another Eden, praises the trend of live-service JRPGs like Final Fantasy Resonance and Octopath Traveler being adapted into premium, preserved versions. He believes this practice is wonderful for creators and the medium, allowing games to escape the limitations of service termination and continue receiving recognition.
I Guess I’ll Delete Every PS5 Game I Own To Make Room For FF7 Revelation
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is expected to have a massive file size, potentially around 200GB, according to game director Naoki Hamaguchi. This large download size raises concerns about storage space on platforms like the PlayStation 5, leading players to consider deleting existing games. Despite the digital-only nature of the download, Square Enix is committed to delivering some form of physical product.
Final Fantasy: Origins Of Light Board Game Seeks To Recreate The Classic JRPG Experience, Kickstarter Launched
A new board game, Final Fantasy: Origins of Light, has launched its Kickstarter campaign. The game features content from Final Fantasy I, II, and III, offering various game modes including class drafting and roguelite elements for 1-4 players.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Could Take 100 Hours To Beat, And Its Director Has Done It 46 Times
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth game director Naoki Hamaguchi estimates a full playthrough, including all side activities and endgame content, could take up to 100 hours. Hamaguchi has completed 46 playthroughs himself during development, dedicating significant time to playtesting the game on PlayStation 5.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be "around 200GB" says game director, as he details Sephiroth and Vincent Valentine DLC plans
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi anticipates the game will be around 200GB, citing the need to overcome hardware limitations. This massive file size is significantly larger than Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and will necessitate a digital-only release. Post-launch DLC focusing on Vincent Valentine and Sephiroth is also planned.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: Second-Take Preview
A two-hour preview of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth reveals an enormous game with a focus on freedom, allowing players to explore the open world via airship and revisit earlier areas. The preview raises concerns about potential bloat, a recurring issue from the previous title, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Prepare your hard drives: Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is "probably going to be around 200 GB of game," lead…
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, has warned that the game will likely be around 200 GB, necessitating an online download despite physical releases. This decision is to avoid compromising the game's quality. The large file size raises concerns for platforms with limited storage, such as the Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation DLC will "dig deeper" into Sephiroth and Vincent, but Naoki Hamaguchi is "not going to tell you" if their stories are prequels
Final Fantasy 7 Remake series director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the upcoming DLCs for the game will delve deeper into the characters of Vincent and Sephiroth. However, he remained tight-lipped about whether these stories will serve as prequels or take place during the events of the main game.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000, Alien: Isolation 2, Modern Warfare 4, and more will be playable ahead of release at PAX…
PAX Australia will feature playable demos of upcoming games including Total War: Warhammer 40,000, Alien: Isolation 2, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Attendees can also experience Final Fantasy 14 on Nintendo Switch 2 and participate in Ubisoft esports events.
Square Enix Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth, Adventures of Elliot, more at new low prices
A significant Square Enix sale is currently active on the Nintendo eShop, featuring substantial discounts of up to 85% on a wide range of Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 titles. Popular games like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and The Adventures of Elliot are available at their lowest prices, with the sale running until October 1, 2026.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Won’t Confirm Whether the DLC Takes Place in the Past or Present
Director Naoki Hamaguchi has not confirmed whether the upcoming DLC for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, focusing on Sephiroth and Vincent Valentine, will take place in the past or present. The DLC is slated for release between Winter 2027 and Spring 2028 on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
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.
