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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 enters “final push phase,” giving us hope for a 2027 anniversary release
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 has entered its "final push phase" of development and is playable. Director Naoki Hamaguchi expressed optimism for a 2027 release to coincide with the original game's 30th anniversary, though a 2028 launch is also possible. The company is also considering post-launch DLC for the title.
Square Enix explains why Final Fantasy VII is being remade as a trilogy
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi explained the decision to remake Final Fantasy VII as a trilogy, citing the original game's ambitious scale and the need to properly depict character growth and relationships. The first two parts, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, have been released, with the third installment currently in development.
Final Fantasy VII REMAKE series director says the team listens to fan feedback and adjusts, but maintains their core creative vision
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, stated that while the development team listens to fan feedback and incorporates it into later installments, they prioritize maintaining their core creative vision. He highlighted that elements like mini-game design and difficulty are areas where feedback is actively considered, but the fundamental experience remains driven by the creative team's direction.
US game spending declines by 15% in January 2025
US video game spending in January 2025 decreased by 15% year-over-year, reaching $4.5 billion, partly due to a shorter tracking period. While mobile gaming and subscription services saw growth, significant drops in hardware sales, particularly for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, contributed to the overall decline. Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth saw a surge in sales following its Steam release, though Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 remained the best-selling game.
Top 10 best-selling video games in the UK in November 2024
UK video game sales in November 2024 saw a 33% year-on-year decline, largely due to the absence of a major Call of Duty launch in the month and Black Friday falling outside the reporting window. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 remained the top seller, while new releases like Dragon Age: The Veilguard underperformed expectations. Despite a dip in overall console sales compared to last year, the newly launched PlayStation 5 Pro showed strong initial demand.
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The author expresses disappointment with the direction of modern Final Fantasy games, specifically mentioning Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and contrasts them with older titles like Final Fantasy VII, VIII, IX, X, and XIII. They view newer games as primarily money-making products and intend to watch gameplay on YouTube rather than purchase them due to time constraints and perceived greed.