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Wisdom of Nym: Potential melee weapons for future jobs in Final Fantasy XIV again (again)
This article discusses potential melee weapons for future jobs in Final Fantasy XIV, exploring nunchaku, kusarigama/whip-blades, kick enhancers, and combat fans. The author speculates on how these could be implemented and their potential impact on job design, while also referencing past Final Fantasy titles and their weapon implementations.
Final Fantasy Resonance Bets on HD-2D and a Golden-Age Timeline That Never Ended
Square Enix is releasing Final Fantasy Resonance on October 22, featuring the franchise's first use of the HD-2D art style. The game reimagines an alternate timeline where pixel art continued to evolve through the late '90s and beyond, drawing inspiration from the mobile title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. It will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.
Square Enix Drops a New Line of Exclusive Final Fantasy IV and X Anniversary Merch at Amazon
Square Enix has released new anniversary merchandise for Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy X exclusively on Amazon. The collection features exclusive artwork on items such as shirts and hoodies.
Final Fantasy 4 was nearly skipped entirely so the JRPG series could "beat" Dragon Quest: "It was kind of…
Square Enix considered skipping Final Fantasy 4 and releasing Final Fantasy 5 instead to gain a promotional advantage over the Dragon Quest series. Takashi Tokita and Yoshinori Kitase revealed that the CEO at the time suggested this unconventional strategy to surpass Dragon Quest's popularity. The company also controversially renumbered Final Fantasy 4 as Final Fantasy 2 in North America.
Square Enix talks Final Fantasy 4, was originally intended for the NES
Square Enix revealed that Final Fantasy 4 was initially planned for the Nintendo Entertainment System before its eventual release on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Development began in 1989, and the platform change occurred due to unexpected shifts, including the desire to utilize the SNES's Mode 7 graphics feature for elements like the opening airship scene.
Final Fantasy May Get Traditional Games if the Idea “Truly Resonates” With Fans, Says Square Enix
Square Enix is considering traditional remakes of older Final Fantasy titles if they resonate with fans, following the HD-2D remake of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. The company aims to balance market trends with player expectations, assessing which games would benefit from modern mechanics or complete remakes. This approach contrasts with the high-budget, open-world style of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy.
GOG’s Square Enix Sale Includes 11 Classic Final Fantasy, Mana, And SaGa Games
GOG is hosting a Square Enix Publisher Sale featuring discounts of up to 70% on 11 classic games from the Final Fantasy, Mana, and SaGa series. The sale, which runs until June 6, includes titles like Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, The Legend of Mana, and SaGa Frontier Remastered, all offered DRM-free for PC.
Trials of Mana and Legend of Mana enter the GOG Preservation Program with a Square Enix sale
Trials of Mana and Legend of Mana are now available DRM-free on GOG as part of the Preservation Program. This coincides with a Square Enix JRPG sale on GOG, featuring discounts on titles like Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy IX, and Romancing SaGa 2, ending June 8th.
The Spectacular FINAL FANTASY VI
This review of Final Fantasy VI highlights its innovative storytelling and technical achievements on the Super Nintendo, positioning it as a standout JRPG of its era. While praising the engaging first half and memorable character moments like the opera scene and Sabin's suplex, the review notes a difficulty spike on the floating continent and a less cohesive 'World of Ruin' section. Despite some criticisms regarding progression and Kefka's diminished role post-world domination, the game's final boss fight is lauded as a masterpiece, and its impact on JRPG storytelling is undeniable.
The Xbox Game Pass titles for April include Oblivion Remastered, Final Fantasy 4, and one of the best games of 2025
Microsoft has announced the lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April, featuring 18 titles across various platforms. Highlights include the highly anticipated Hades 2 and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, alongside Final Fantasy 4 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The service will also see the departure of several games, including Grand Theft Auto 5, on April 15.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Hades II, DayZ, Replaced, and More
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in early April, including Hades II, DayZ, Replaced, and Final Fantasy IV. The service will also see the addition of several other titles across various genres, with some games leaving the library on April 15. Specific platforms for each game include PC, Xbox Series X|S, Cloud, Console, and Handheld.
Xbox Game Pass additions for April include Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Xbox has announced its Game Pass additions for April, including the highly anticipated Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Several titles are launching day-one on the service, such as The Thaumaturge and Replaced, while others like Grand Theft Auto V will be removed on April 15.
The Xbox Game Pass list for April is big and includes Hades 2, FBC: Firebreak, Replaced, and more
Microsoft has announced a significant lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April, including the highly anticipated Hades II, FBC: Firebreak, and Replaced. The list features a mix of new releases and catalog additions across cloud, console, and PC platforms. Several titles are also departing the service on April 15th, including Grand Theft Auto V.
Xbox Game Pass April 2026 Wave 1 Lineup and Departures Announced
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March 2026, including titles like Hades II, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Several games, including Grand Theft Auto V and Ashen, will be leaving the service on March 31, 2026.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Hades II, Vampire Crawlers, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding a variety of games throughout April, including Hades II, Replaced, and Kiln available day one. Other notable additions include Final Fantasy IV, DayZ, Planet Coaster 2, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Several titles are also scheduled to leave the service on April 15.
New Game Pass Games For April 2026: Hades 2, Kiln, And Vampire Crawlers Headline A Busy Month
Microsoft has announced the lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April 2026, featuring several day-one releases. Highlights include Hades II, Kiln, Replaced, and Vampire Crawlers. The service will also see the addition of titles like Final Fantasy IV, DayZ, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, while some games will depart on April 15.
DayZ, Kiln, Hades 2, Replaced, and Many More Headline Game Pass in April
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Game Pass in April, including titles like DayZ, Hades 2, and Replaced. Several games are launching day-and-date on the service, such as Hades 2 on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. The article also lists games departing the service on April 15th.
Game Pass Adds More Final Fantasy And A Surprise Day One Gem This Week
Xbox Game Pass is adding Final Fantasy IV and the day-one launch Tiny Bookshop this week. Final Fantasy IV, a pixel remaster of the classic JRPG, is available on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Tiny Bookshop, a narrative management game about running a seaside bookshop, also launches on April 10th for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Grand Theft Auto 5 is leaving Xbox Game Pass in April, as well as two other fantastic RPGs
Grand Theft Auto 5, along with Ashen, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery, will be removed from Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on April 15th. Terra Invicta is also leaving PC Game Pass on the same date. New titles like Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and Final Fantasy IV are being added to the service in April.
The Sunday Papers
This article discusses various aspects of game aesthetics, including the "Backroom" aesthetic in 3D graphics, the emotional impact of character companionship in Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly, and the implications of AI-generated imagery in modern photography, particularly with tools like Google Pixel's Magic Editor. It also touches upon the contributions of women to game localization, referencing Final Fantasy IV and Earthbound, and offers a defense of the character Daniil Dankovsky in Pathologic 3.
