The worst lies are the ones that we tell ourselves. What often begins as an innocent misrepresentation slowly transitions into willful denial. Until eventually, the architect is no longer able to decipher between fiction and reality. In that moment, salvation is only possible through the outstretched hand of another. Such is the story of Cloud Strife in Final Fantasy VII
Read moreFans of the Final Fantasy series waited five long years for the remake of Final Fantasy 7. As Square Enix continued to struggle throughout the game’s development, the community collectively wondered if the remake would live up to fan expectations. On Thursday, Famitsu released the launch weekend sales data for Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and the answer was a resounding
Read moreSince its debut on the original PlayStation, Final Fantasy VII is defined by its story, characters, and graphics. But like most JRPGs, players enjoy the grind of completing super bosses, side quests, and other “endgame content.” When SquareEnix revealed that the FF7 Remake contains only the initial Midgar scene, fans were concerned that the amount of content would not justify
Read moreAs the industry inches closer to the FF7R release, SquareEnix continues to drop subtle hints about the characters and gameplay. Perhaps the most controversial character is Red XIII, the beloved science experiment gone wrong. Although Red XIII is an important character during the Midgar sequence, he is no longer playable in the remake. While fans expressed their disappointment, producer Yoshinori
Read moreRole-playing games are known for epic soundtracks. While fans crave the music from their favorite games, video game companies rarely release official soundtracks. Square Enix is bucking this trend with one of this year’s most anticipated releases. On Friday, Square Enix revealed that the official Final Fantasy 7 Remake soundtrack will release on May 27, 2020. Sing It Loud, Sing
Read moreWhile not relevant worldwide, Amazon USA sent mixed messages for Final Fantasy 7 Remake preorders Shortly after Amazon sent email notices to customers, Square Enix responded Delays in video game release dates are common and at time expected. But it is not often that video game preorders become a problem on a massive scale. Such is the case with one
Read moreA new Final Fantasy 7 Remake themes is available at launch for all PlayStation 4 owners PlayStation Plus subscribers can access an exclusive theme Fans must pre order FF7R through Amazon in order to receive a special Sephiroth theme It is no secret that online retailers are struggling to entice gamers to buy physical copies of video games. With the
Read moreSquareEnix revealed a new Red XIII image on its official Twitter page In an interview with VG247, co-director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed new details about Red XIII As April 10th approaches, SquareEnix continues to release more information about Final Fantasy VII Remake. In addition to new images, FFVII Remake co-director Naomi Hamaguchi had a startling revelation about Red XIII. An Experiment
Read moreThe Tokyo Sky Tree is hosting a daily Final Fantasy VII Remake promotional event from atop the 450 meter building The building manager postponed the event until March 15 due to the coronavirus outbreak Yesterday, we discussed the impact that the coronavirus is having on Nintendo’s next Direct. Today, the virus halted a promotional event for one of this year’s
Read moreFinal Fantasy VII Remake is getting its own dedicated Orchestra World Tour The Tour will feature the new theme song “Hollow” from composer Nobuo Uematsu Video games continue to push the envelope as it pertains to graphics and story. But perhaps no innovation is more prevalent than video game music. Popular series, such as The Legend of Zelda and Pokemon,
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