Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
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Final Fantasy Resonance and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 success means "all signals" point to Square Enix making a mainline turn-based JRPG, analyst says: "Just a matter of time"
Following the strong performance of Final Fantasy Resonance and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an analyst suggests Square Enix should return to mainline turn-based JRPGs. Resonance has sold 400,000 copies, generating $20 million, indicating a significant market appetite that the company may have overlooked in its shift towards action-oriented titles.
Check Out 46 Seconds Of New Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Gameplay (And A Pink Chocobo)
New gameplay footage for Final Fantasy 7: Revelation showcases significant verticality in its environments, including a massive chasm explored by Cloud. Game director Naoki Hamaguchi estimates the game will be around 200GB and anticipates a 100-hour playthrough, with two post-launch expansions planned.
Square Enix vets say devs of the future will need to 'master the use of AI', but the human touch will still be…
Veteran Square Enix developers Hiromichi Tanaka and Yoshinori Kitase believe future game creators must master AI, though human creativity remains essential for original ideas. They acknowledge the potential for AI to lower the barrier to entry for game development but also express concerns about idea theft and the proliferation of low-quality AI-generated content, particularly impacting indie developers.
Flygande start för Final Fantasy Resonance på Steam
Final Fantasy Resonance has achieved a highly successful launch on Steam, garnering an "overwhelmingly positive" user rating with 96% of players giving it a thumbs up. The game has set a new record for concurrent players among single-player Final Fantasy titles, reaching a peak of 42,885 players, surpassing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
On AI in game dev, Final Fantasy and Mana veterans say humans will always need to "turn zero into one," but…
Square Enix veterans Yoshinori Kitase, Hiromichi Tanaka, and Koichi Ishii believe that while AI can streamline game development processes, human creativity will always be essential for initial concept generation. They suggest AI can handle the 'one to a hundred' tasks, freeing up humans to focus on the crucial 'zero to one' stage of innovation, though the article notes AI's role in current industry layoffs.
Final Fantasy Resonance dethrones Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth with the series' largest Steam peak for a single-player…
Final Fantasy Resonance has achieved a new Steam concurrent player peak of over 42,000, surpassing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and becoming the series' most popular single-player game on the platform. This success is attributed to its simultaneous PC and console launch, allowing it to capture initial hype.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake series director says story wasn’t influenced by player reactions, didn’t want to turn it into his “own personal fan project”
Final Fantasy 7 Remake series director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the overarching story was planned from the beginning and was not influenced by player reactions to previous installments. He emphasized the importance of staying true to the original Final Fantasy 7's essence rather than making it a personal fan project.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 23: Halloween
Major console makers are offering Halloween-themed sales with discounts on various games across PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The sales feature a mix of scary titles and other popular games, with some first-time discounts available.
Hard-läget i Final Fantasy VII Revelation är upplåst från start
Square Enix has confirmed that the Hard difficulty mode in Final Fantasy VII Revelation will be available from the start, unlike its predecessors Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Director Naoki Hamaguchi stated this change allows players seeking a challenge to experience it immediately, as Revelation features significant end-game content beyond the main story.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, Plants vs Zombies: Replanted Coming to Game Pass in October
Microsoft has announced its lineup of games coming to Game Pass in October, highlighted by the addition of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and Plants vs Zombies: Replanted on October 29th. Several other titles across various genres will also be added, while a significant number of games are set to leave the service on October 31st.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's Hard Mode is available from the start this time, so you won't need to replay the mammoth RPG to get to the good stuff
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will feature Hard Mode available from the start, unlike its predecessors Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth, which required players to complete the game first. Director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the Hard Mode experience has been reimagined for the upcoming title, allowing players to engage with challenging gameplay and new content from their initial playthrough.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation has a hard mode you can select from the start, Naoki Hamaguchi says, but it "won't function in the exact same way as it did in Remake and Rebirth"
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation producer Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that a hard mode will be selectable from the start, reimagined from previous titles to align with the new game design. The game will also feature an 'Enemy Strength' option and expanded player freedom in its difficulty settings, aiming to satisfy players seeking a high-difficulty experience while offering more strategic options.
FF7 Revelation’s Opening Invites Deeply Intriguing Questions About The Trilogy’s Conclusion – Preview
A hands-on preview of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has raised intriguing questions about the conclusion of the trilogy. The demo left the author with more questions than answers regarding the game's narrative direction.
A Sentient Snowman Is (Surprisingly) My Favorite Part Of This RPG Remake
A preview of Romancing Saga 3: Destinies United, a remake of a classic turn-based RPG, highlights its blend of updated visuals and faster gameplay with the original's core mechanics. The demo showcased unique features like the Glimmer mechanic for enhanced abilities and a strategic formation system, with the sentient snowman character, Flurry, being a surprisingly memorable element. The game is set to launch in February for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
FF7 Revelation’s Opening Invites Deeply Intriguing Questions About The Trilogy’s Conclusion
The opening 25 minutes of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Revelation, the final installment in the trilogy, leaves players with more questions than answers. The demo introduces new party members Cid Highwind and Vincent Valentine, showcasing their unique combat abilities, and hints at deeper narrative mysteries surrounding Sephiroth and Jenova.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling Switch 2 and Switch digital games for September 2026
Nintendo has released the best-selling digital games for the Japanese Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShops for September 2026. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave topped the charts for the Switch 2, while Rhythm Heaven Groove led on the Switch. The lists include a variety of new and established titles.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – October 11, 2026 – Zelda: Ocarina of Time overthrows Pokemon Winds and Waves, multiple new games appear
Famitsu's most wanted games chart for October 11, 2026, reveals The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has overtaken Pokemon Winds and Waves in reader votes. Several new titles, including Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies Untied, and Monster Hunter Wilds, have also appeared on the list.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Aims for “Even Higher” Graphics Quality Than Rebirth on Switch 2
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi aims to surpass the graphics quality of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, even on less powerful platforms like the Nintendo Switch 2. He emphasizes that the team's experience developing Rebirth has been crucial for optimizing Revelation simultaneously across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Squadron 42 has a Steam page
Squadron 42, the single-player component of Star Citizen, has received a Steam page with system requirements and a listed release window of Q2 2027. This follows a recent delay out of 2026, with game director Chris Roberts citing a clash with Grand Theft Auto 6 as the reason, though skepticism remains due to the game's long development history and numerous previous delays.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director on what to expect on Nintendo Switch 2, wants to take it to an even higher level of quality compared to Rebirth
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi discussed the development approach for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, aiming for a higher quality than Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. He highlighted the importance of prior experience with Rebirth's porting to achieve this goal, emphasizing simultaneous development across platforms without limiting game quality.
