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Kingdom Hearts made assembling Final Fantasy 10's dev team "difficult" after Tetsuya Nomura and other JRPG veterans were assigned to the Disney crossover, lead says
Final Fantasy 10 producer Yoshinori Kitase revealed that assembling the development team for the game was challenging due to the concurrent development of Kingdom Hearts, which involved key staff like Tetsuya Nomura. Nomura, who was the director of Kingdom Hearts, also served as character designer for Final Fantasy 10, leading to divided attention and the need to bring in new talent or promote existing staff for core development roles.
Final Fantasy 10 leaned into the fantasy genre after devs "learned that The Lord of the Rings was in production" and thought it would be "the next big global trend"
Final Fantasy 10's developers shifted from a sci-fi direction to a fantasy setting after learning about the production of The Lord of the Rings films, anticipating fantasy would become a major trend. This decision aligned with the game's 2001 release, shortly before The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone hit theaters. While the game embraced fantasy, some sci-fi elements remained, influenced by a desire for Eastern-inspired fantasy rather than medieval European settings.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life starts a new streak
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 18, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top position. The charts list the top 30 best-selling games overall and the top 30 download-only titles.
Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer Imagines A World Without Final Fantasy 7 Changing Everything
A new trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance imagines a world where Final Fantasy 7 never transitioned to 3D graphics, instead exploring an HD-2D aesthetic. The game, which is a reimagining of the mobile title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, will feature original characters and will be released on PC and Nintendo Switch on October 22.
Capcom Hosts PH Tournament for Street Fighter 6's First Filipino Character Yasmine — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Capcom is celebrating the upcoming release of Yasmine, Street Fighter 6's first Filipino character, with a community tournament in Makati, Metro Manila on August 9, 2026. The event will feature a Street Fighter 6 tournament, giveaways, and free play sessions. Yasmine, who uses Eskrima techniques, is the first of four Year 4 characters, followed by Arjun and Bosch from World Tour mode, and Tifa from Final Fantasy VII.
This $1,000 Street Fighter Cammy Figure Is Impressive, But We Know Who’s Buying It
Infinity Studio has released a highly detailed, 1/3-scale collectible figure of Cammy from Street Fighter for $1,070. The figure features medical-grade silicone, realistic hair, and movable eyes, standing over 25 inches tall. Street Fighter 6 continues to receive new content, with Tifa Lockhart set to join the roster in 2027.
The NES is 45 years old – here’s why there’s no nostalgia for it in the UK
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), despite its global importance and iconic franchises, had a minimal cultural impact and generated little nostalgia in the UK. This is attributed to its late release in 1987, high price point compared to dominant home computers like the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, and a perception of being for children, unlike Sega's offerings. While foundational for many genres and franchises in North America and Japan, the NES's legacy in the UK is largely overshadowed by these market factors.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for TMNT: Mutants Unleashed, BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites and BloodRayne: ReVamped, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new sales, including the lowest prices ever for TMNT: Mutants Unleashed, BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites, and BloodRayne: ReVamped. The article lists numerous other discounted titles from various publishers, with prices and original costs provided for each.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 11, 2026 – Tomodachi Life returns to the top
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 11, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream returning to the number one spot, bumping Rhythm Heaven Groove to second. Moonlight Peaks debuted at third place in its first week. The article also lists the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only games.
Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis are the latest online games due to sunset
Mario Kart Tour will cease operations on September 29th after seven years, with no offline version planned. Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will shut down on October 6th due to the costs of maintaining its quality, though Square Enix is accelerating story events before its closure.
Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis shutting down means its Japan only, prequel phone game will remain unplayable
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis will cease service on October 6th. The mobile game, which included a remake of the Japan-exclusive prequel Before Crisis: Final Fantasy 7, will become inaccessible, raising concerns about game preservation. The first chapter of the Before Crisis remake was released alongside the announcement, with two more planned before the shutdown.
Less than 3 years after it launched on Steam, the Final Fantasy 7 gacha game is closing
Square 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 October
Square 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 Fall
This 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 RPG
Square 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.
One Final Fantasy Game Is Shutting Down, But You’ve Still Got Time To Play
Square Enix has announced that the free-to-play mobile and PC title Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will shut down on October 6th. The game, which recreates events from Final Fantasy VII and its spin-offs while adding new story elements, has ceased real-money transactions. Producer Shoichi Ishikawa cited difficulties in balancing development costs with player demand for gear and maintaining visual quality.
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis End-of-Service Announced for October 6th
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis will cease service on October 6th, with in-game purchases already disabled. Planned events will continue until the shutdown. The company will delete player data post-service, and refunds for unused currency will be available for players in Taiwan. Originally launched in September 2023 for mobile and December 2023 for PC, the game aimed to retell iconic moments from the Final Fantasy 7 saga.
It sure feels like PlayStation underestimated the backlash to ending physical games: its first post in a week has been…
Sony's decision to end support for physical PlayStation games and shut down the PS3 and PS Vita storefronts has generated significant backlash. The company's first social media post since the announcement, discussing a fight stick controller, was met with widespread criticism and demands for physical media, indicating a potential underestimation of player sentiment.
Nintendo promises to keep "aiming for unique entertainment that only we could produce" as it shouts out its continued "originality" following recent fan vote
Nintendo 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.
