Final Fantasy VII
News, coverage and analysis tracking Final Fantasy VII across the outlets.
Less than 3 years after it launched on Steam, the Final Fantasy 7 gacha game is closingSquare Enix announced that Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis will cease operations on October 6, less than three years after its launch. The sale of in-game currency has already been halted, and the game will be permanently taken offline. While the reasons were not specified, the game received mixed reviews on Steam and has seen a decline in player numbers.
Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis to end service this OctoberSquare Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis will cease service on October 6, 2026, after three years. The game, available on mobile and PC, featured a gacha mechanic and a new take on the Final Fantasy 7 story. Refunds for unused in-game currency are being offered to players in Taiwan.- PlayStation’s Most Iconic Villains: Pride that Goes Before the FallThis article discusses iconic villains from PlayStation's history, highlighting Dr. Neo Cortex from Crash Bandicoot and Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII. The common trait among these antagonists is their overwhelming pride.
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis is shutting down after 3 years, as Square Enix twists the knife for fans of a lost 2004 spin-off that's only just making a comeback in the RPGSquare Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis will cease operations on October 6, 2026, citing difficulties in maintaining the service. The gacha game, which retells the entire Final Fantasy 7 compilation, launched on mobile and Steam in September and December 2023, respectively. In an ironic twist, a remake of the 2004 mobile game Final Fantasy 7: Before Crisis, which never released outside Japan, has just launched within Ever Crisis.
Nintendo promises to keep "aiming for unique entertainment that only we could produce" as it shouts out its continued "originality" following recent fan voteNintendo has expressed gratitude after being voted the favorite developer by readers of Famitsu magazine. The company reaffirmed its commitment to producing unique entertainment and maintaining originality in its game development, referencing its history since the Famicom's release. Nintendo also acknowledged the positive reception of Mario and The Legend of Zelda series.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation "payoff" will leave you "sobbing," Cloud actor guarantees, even "if you haven't cried in the first two yet"Cody Christian, the voice actor for Cloud Strife in the Final Fantasy 7 remake series, guarantees that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be the most emotional installment yet, promising that players will be "sobbing" by the end. He describes the game as a significant "payoff" to nearly a decade of storytelling and a seven-year development journey.
Vad händer i spelhelgen?Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, with many taking advantage of Steam's summer sale. Titles mentioned include Escape from Tarkov, Final Fantasy VII, XCOM 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Lion King, among others.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.
Best Android RPGs – Updated!This guide rounds up the best RPGs available on Android devices, focusing on premium titles with all content accessible out of the box. The list includes classics like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, Neverwinter Nights, Dragon Quest VIII, and Chrono Trigger, alongside modern favorites such as Pascal's Wager and The Banner Saga.- I can parry the meteor that made dinosaurs go extinct? Hell yeah, I’m inThis article expresses enthusiasm for a hypothetical game that combines elements of Jurassic World and Dark Souls, featuring mechanics similar to Cloud Strife's Buster Sword from Final Fantasy VII. The author is particularly intrigued by the idea of parrying large-scale, impactful events like a meteor strike.
Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy maestro Tetsuya Nomura says Super Mario 64 "truly shaped my current guiding…Tetsuya Nomura, known for his work on Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy, revealed that Super Mario 64 on the Nintendo 64 was the primary inspiration for his guiding principle of enabling free movement in full 3D. He contrasted this with the development of Final Fantasy 7 on PlayStation 1, where only characters were 3D and backgrounds were rendered images, limiting free exploration.
Feature: 10 N64 Games We Played In A Wondrous Alternate TimelineThis article explores a hypothetical alternate timeline where the Nintendo 64 achieved greater market success, imagining 10 games that could have been released. It speculates on potential N64 entries for series like Fire Emblem, Tekken, Metroid, and Final Fantasy, and discusses what might have been if sequels to GoldenEye 007 and Super Mario 64 were prioritized.- Final Fantasy VII Revelation features characters from Final Fantasy VII spin-offsFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth, the final part of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, will feature characters from various spin-off titles. This includes characters from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII, and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Will Incorporate Settings and Stories From All Spin-Offs – DirectorFinal Fantasy 7 Remake series director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the upcoming title, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, will incorporate settings and characters from all previous spin-off titles, not just the original game. This approach aims to create a cohesive new Final Fantasy 7 experience that satisfies fans of the entire compilation. The game is slated for release in Spring 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Feature: I Lent Out My N64 Like A (Deku) DealerThis article reflects on the experience of lending out the Nintendo 64 console in the late 1990s and early 2000s, highlighting the physical nature of games and the community built around sharing them. The author contrasts this with modern gaming, acknowledging its improvements while cherishing the unique memories associated with the N64 and its iconic titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Despite playing a key role in Final Fantasy 7, JRPG icon Tetsuya Nomura says "Kingdom Hearts has become my…Tetsuya Nomura, a key figure in Final Fantasy 7, stated in a Famitsu interview that the Kingdom Hearts series has become his life's work. He expressed surprise at its longevity and the realization of early discussions with Disney. Nomura also teased new developments in the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 4, which is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.- Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's portrayal of an "essential" scene from the OG JRPG made game director Naoki Hamaguchi cry in each of his 40 playthroughsFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that a specific scene related to Cloud's identity and his connection to Zack and Aerith has made him cry in all 40 of his playthroughs. He described the scene as essential to the story and one of the most memorable experiences in the game, promising fans an emotional moment when it releases next spring.
Street Fighter 6 gets Yasmine gameplay trailer, release dateCapcom has released a gameplay trailer for the upcoming DLC character Yasmine in Street Fighter 6, set to launch on August 3, 2026. Yasmine, hailing from the Philippines, utilizes high-speed Eskrima techniques and is the first character in Year 4, with Arjun, Bosch, and Tifa from Final Fantasy 7 also planned. The character will be available via the Year 4 Character Pass or Year 4 Ultimate Pass.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: Release Date, Gameplay, And Everything We Know (So Far)Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the concluding chapter of the Remake Trilogy, is set to launch in Q2 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game will continue the story after Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, featuring both action and classic combat options, new FITS system for character abilities, and an expanded open world explored via airship. New playable characters Cid Highwind and Vincent Valentine will join Cloud's party, while returning minigames will be optional.- The internet thinks Cloud Strife looks like Eminem, and unfortunately, they may be rightThe internet has drawn comparisons between the character Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII and the rapper Eminem, with many agreeing the resemblance is uncanny. This observation highlights discussions around character design and visual similarities in media.