Final Fantasy XII
News, coverage and analysis tracking Final Fantasy XII across the outlets.
Final Fantasy XII 20th Anniversary Celebrated With Music, ShirtsSquare Enix is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Final Fantasy XII with a live stream of the game's soundtrack and official merchandise. The soundtrack stream is available on YouTube, and anniversary shirts featuring designs from Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age are available on Square Enix's Japanese Amazon storefront until March 15, 2027.
Final Fantasy XII: Random Battles or Necessary Encounters?This article discusses how Final Fantasy XII's removal of random battles mirrors life's challenges, suggesting that unavoidable trials, like those in the game, serve to build character and foster growth. It encourages readers to embrace difficulties with joy, drawing parallels to biblical passages about facing trials.- GTOGG’s 2026 – Which indie games are we looking forward to this year? – GTOGGThis article previews several indie games slated for release in 2026, highlighting their unique premises and genres. Featured titles include the Lovecraft-inspired adventure 'The Dark Rites of Arkham', the shapeshifting action platformer 'SKINWALKER: First Blood', and the visually striking 2.5D platformer 'Replaced'.
The Sunday PapersThis article discusses recent turmoil in games journalism, including job losses at Eurogamer and the use of generative AI by Videogamer to create fake writers. It also touches on broader societal issues, game design philosophies regarding exploration, and the importance of games criticism platforms like Critical Distance.