VERACITY IN GAMING
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Why does Final Fantasy 14 live past the “2-year expiry date” of MMOs? Yoshi-P comments
Final Fantasy XIV's producer and director Naoki Yoshida analyzes the success of the MMORPG with 4chan owner Hiroyuki Nishimura.
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Final Fantasy 14 sees highest concurrent player count in 10 years
Final Fantasy XIV's producer and director Naoki Yoshida reveals that the MMORPG has beat its past records with Dawntrail.
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Final Fantasy 3 may have been one of the series’ hardest games to port
Due to a miraculous programming feat by Nasir Gebelli, Final Fantasy III waited for more than a decade before being ported.
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Final Fantasy 16 update shortens petting “cooldown time” so that you can show Torgal more love
Square Enix released update 1.31 for Final Fantasy 16, which adjusts how much you're allowed to pet Clive's loyal companion Torgal.
How well have Final Fantasy games been selling in Japan in recent years? (physical sales)
Recently revealed sales figures for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth in Japan have been causing concern about the game’s performance. How well have entries in the Final Fantasy series been selling in Japan in recent years?
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Fox-eared Sephiroth tempts Cloud with noodles in brilliantly weird Final Fantasy VII tie-in
Ahead of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s release, Sephiroth has made a surprising appearance as a beguiling fox who convinces Cloud to eat udon.
Why do Japanese games like Pokémon represent poison using purple and not green?
Japanese game series like Mario and Pokémon often indicate poison using purple, while western games usually opt for green. We reveal why.
Final Fantasy’s original creator reveals why FFVII was released on PlayStation and not Nintendo 64
Hironobu Sakaguchi recently explained in an interview exactly why Final Fantasy VII never made it to the Nintendo 64, and what made Square go with Sony's PlayStation instead.
Here’s how Aerith’s white materia could totally change the story of FFVII Rebirth
We examine how Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's final trailer suggests that key events to do with Aerith and her white materia will play out differently.
Interview: Tetsuya Nomura on FFVII Rebirth story changes, new characters and how the ending will hit differently
Director Tetsuya Nomura reveals how Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will offer an exciting experience for diehard FFVII fans and newcomers alike.
Interview: FFVII Rebirth creators talk about games that inspire them and western fans’ adoration for Sephiroth
We sat down with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Naoki Hamaguchi to find out about key decisions made during the game’s development, how they are appealing to different types of players, and their opinions on the differences between fans in Japan and overseas.
Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade, Pokémon Sleep and Suika Game spinoffs among top downloaded mobile games in Japan
Top 10 charts for mobile game downloads and profits in Japan reveal a surprising mix of fast-growing new releases and enduring older games
Final Fantasy XIV producer talks about what would happen to the game without him
In a recent interview, Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida talked about what would happen to FFXIV if he were to retire, get fired or even die.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Christmas Roulette terrifies fans with too much Sephiroth
Sephiroth turned out to be most fans' soulmate according to the Christmas roulette on Final Fantasy VII Remake Project's Official X account.
New official Final Fantasy XIV potato chips are floor-lickin’ good?
Square Enix is collaborating with Koikeya to release more Final Fantasy XIV Eorzea Popoto Chips, this time in a humourous spicy flavor that references gamer slang.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth devs react to outpouring of encouragement organized by fans to counter harassment
The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth community organized a movement to collectively express appreciation to the developers of the game after reports of escalating cases of harassment by disgruntled users.
Final Fantasy XVI update 1.21: Inner Voice feature reveals Torgal’s heartbreaking thoughts
The 1.21 update for Final Fantasy XVI includes the Inner Voice system, which even lets you look inside of Torgal’s mind.
Final Fantasy VII: Real-life counterpart of The Shinra Building faces demolition
Designed by a famed 'Mad Architect', Tokyo's imposing GUNKAN building inspired Yusuke Naora's designs for Final Fantasy VII's Midgar and the Shinra HQ, but the building now faces demolition.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth scenario writer urges fans to stop asking for characters to be “killed off”
Kazushige Nojima, the story and scenario writer of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, has spoken out against fans sending direct demands for particular characters to be killed off in games, stressing that all his characters are written with love.
FFVII Remake director reveals he had snuck his beloved pet cat into the game
FInal Fantasy VII Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi reveals that his beloved cat makes an appearance in the game.
Japanese man arrested for stalking woman through Final Fantasy XIV and social media
In a rare, video game-related arrest, a Japanese man (38) was arrested for stalking and persistently messaging a woman (28) through Final Fantasy XIV and social media.
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Why do Japanese players hate PvP in Final Fantasy XIV?
Why do Japanese players seem to dislike Final Fantasy XIV's PvP so much? Online users share their frustrations with the game's PvP mode.