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Published on
December 7, 2024
FF7 Remake and Rebirth, while remaking the same source material, differ greatly in genre and design inspiration. Remake drew from linear action-adventure titles like The Last of Us, while Rebirth took inspiration from open-world games such as The Witcher 3 and Horizon Zero Dawn to create its expansive world.
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Published on
December 4, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth features a missable romantic scene between Cloud and Tifa, a moment 27 years in the making, explained by the director as a natural progression from their relationship in the Remake. The Gold Saucer date scene determines the outcome.
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Published on
December 3, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's divisive ending, intentionally designed to spark discussion and speculation, has achieved its goal, with fans engaging in ongoing debates about its complexities and mysteries, even months after release.
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Published on
December 2, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi assures fans that the concluding part of the remake trilogy aims to be the best possible experience, promising a more open-world style and confident of its future success.
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Published on
November 29, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the second part of the Remake saga, is a critically acclaimed open-world RPG expanding the original's universe. Developers are focusing on the upcoming third installment, forgoing DLC for Rebirth to deliver a satisfying conclusion.
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Published on
November 24, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director expresses desire for wider audience, hinting at potential multiplatform release following Square Enix's shift towards releasing games on multiple platforms. The director's personal preference for Xbox further fuels speculation.
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November 23, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi highlights the importance of his team's decade-long collaboration, emphasizing their expertise and readiness for future projects after completing the Remake trilogy. He reflects on industry acquisitions and the value of experienced teams in modern game development.
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Published on
November 23, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director expresses interest in a crossover with Final Fantasy 14, a possibility supported by Yoshi-P, though it's contingent on the FF7 Remake trilogy's completion.
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Published on
November 21, 2024
The Golden Joystick Awards 2024 saw Black Myth: Wukong win Ultimate Game of the Year, while Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth and Helldivers 2 also secured multiple awards, including Best Storytelling, Best Multiplayer Game, and Console Game of the Year respectively.
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Published on
November 19, 2024
The Game Awards 2024 nomination of Elden Ring's expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, sparks controversy, with critics arguing that DLC shouldn't compete for Game of the Year against new 2024 releases, despite its quality. The inclusion raises questions about the criteria and potential bias towards established studios.
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Published on
November 18, 2024
The Game Awards 2024 nominees are dominated by JRPGs, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Metaphor: ReFantazio leading nominations. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and Silent Hill 2 Remake also feature prominently. The awards ceremony airs December 12th on YouTube and Twitch.
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Published on
November 16, 2024
Development on Final Fantasy 7 Part 3 has begun, with the plot finalized. Director Naoki Hamaguchi and producer Yoshinori Kitase confirmed an airship system allowing aerial exploration, differentiating it from Rebirth. High expectations follow the success of the first two installments, despite a likely long wait until release.
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Published on
October 4, 2024
The 42nd Golden Joystick Awards are open for voting, with categories including Game of the Year, Best Indie Game, and Best Soundtrack, with winners to be announced on November 21, 2024.
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Published on
September 30, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PS5 has received its first major price cut, dropping to $49.99 on Amazon, offering a discounted entry into the open-world adventure for fans of the series who enjoyed the linear experience of Remake.
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Published on
September 18, 2024
PS5 Pro delivers significantly improved graphics and 60 FPS performance in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, utilizing PSSR upscaling to achieve near-native 4K visuals and eliminating the need to choose between performance and quality modes.
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Published on
September 14, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director finds amusement in fan theories that portray the game's unpopular character, Chadley, as a secret villain, despite his well-meaning nature and support for the main protagonist, Cloud.
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Published on
September 13, 2024
The Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy's third installment will stay true to the original game's story but will also feature new content reflecting the 27 years since the original release, promising a satisfying experience for fans.
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Published on
September 10, 2024
The PS5 Pro, launching in November for $700, boasts enhanced graphics and performance for select games like The Last of Us Part 2, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, with over 40 games receiving Pro updates.
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August 21, 2024
EA Sports College Football 25 shattered the sales record for its series, becoming the best-selling game of 2024 in the US just 12 days after its release in July, dethroning other popular titles like Helldivers 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
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August 19, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the upcoming third installment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, promises to exceed expectations and be one of the most beloved and popular games in video game history, according to director Naoki Hamaguchi.
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Published on
August 17, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi believes that the third game in the Remake trilogy has the potential to be one of the most beloved and popular games in video game history.
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August 13, 2024
Square Enix may switch to Unreal Engine 5 for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 to speed up development.
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August 5, 2024
Square Enix confirms that the popular Queen's Blood minigame from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be revamped and improved in the next installment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy.
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August 1, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws offers an 'Explorer Mode' that removes distracting yellow paint used in many games to guide players, providing a more immersive experience.
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Published on
July 31, 2024
Game preservationists are working to make Before Crisis Final Fantasy 7, a Japan-only prequel to Final Fantasy 7, more accessible.
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July 27, 2024
The Final Fantasy 7 community has released a new mod that restores cut content and improves localization, including retranslating the script, adding an authentic Scottish accent for Cait Sith, and restoring early concept designs.
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Published on
July 25, 2024
Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon, a remake of the classic visual novel from Type-Moon, has received critical acclaim and is now the best-reviewed game of 2024 on OpenCritic with a score of 94, outperforming other highly anticipated titles like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Hades 2.
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June 19, 2024
Elden Ring manga author Nikiichi Tobita announces hiatus to play upcoming DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, while Dark Souls manga spin-off scheduled for August release.
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June 18, 2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has received glowing reviews, becoming the highest-rated release of 2024, ahead of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Hades 2, and ranking among Metacritic's top 36 games of all time.
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June 14, 2024
Destiny 2: The Final Shape is the highest-rated game of 2024 so far, with an aggregate score of 93 on Metacritic, making it the top-rated expansion and the best-rated game of the year.
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Published on
June 7, 2024
Final Fantasy 6's character and monster designer Tetsuya Nomura feels that he could have done a better job on the game's pixel art, despite having a strong attachment to it.
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Published on
June 5, 2024
In 'Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth', voicing Cloud's Moogle version was the most challenging part for actor Cody Christian due to its limited vocabulary and need for emotional inflection.
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June 3, 2024
Despite fan anticipation, Kingdom Hearts 4's absence at the upcoming Summer Game Fest 2024 is hinted by Geoff Keighley, leaving fans with disappointment.
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Published on
May 18, 2024
Two Japanese-inspired RPGs, Runa and Alzara: Radiant Echoes, are thriving on Kickstarter with Runa reaching $375,000 and Alzara surpassing $125,000, offering classic JRPG experiences with elements like fishing, farming, and social systems.
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April 19, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's writer, Kazushige Nojima, originally intended to end the game much sooner, but changed his mind to create a more compelling story for the trilogy's third installment. The game's current ending has left fans divided, but also intrigued about the future of the series.
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Published on
April 16, 2024
Bandai Namco has announced that the Collector's Edition of the upcoming Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will include an 18-inch statue of Messmer the Impaler. This has led to a humorous reaction from fans, as it follows a similar marketing trend from Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which featured statues of Venom and Sephiroth that were also 19 inches tall.
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Published on
April 15, 2024
The latest 'Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth' patch quietly addresses a confusing option screen issue. The retry menu now features clearer options, making it easier for players to respawn from the correct battle phase. This fix, while not listed in the patch notes, joins other updates resolving trophy bugs, display issues, and event unlocking problems.
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Published on
April 14, 2024
Barret Wallace is the easiest character to date in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, according to the recent Ultimania explainer book. Players can deepen bonds with several party members by completing side quests, choosing certain responses in dialogue, or making use of joint Synergy Moves. Barret has the highest chance to get affinity based on dialogue, side quests, mini-games, and battle mechanics.
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Published on
April 13, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Ultimania novel provides no definitive answers regarding Aerith's fate after Sephiroth's attack. The novel acknowledges the mystery but offers no clear explanation, leaving fans to speculate. Cloud's ability to see Aerith while the rest of the party cannot suggests that her fate is a key plot point for Part 3 of the Remake trilogy.
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Published on
April 12, 2024
The Ultimania book for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reveals that the main story for Part 3 is complete. Co-director Tetsuya Nomura expects voice recording to begin soon. Producer Yoshinori Kitase hopes to finish Part 3 in a similar timeframe to Rebirth, which was developed in three years. No DLC is planned for Rebirth, suggesting Part 3 could arrive sooner than expected. However, no release window has been confirmed.
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