Brendan 2016-11-30 12 comments
Well, ladies and gentlemen, our long night is over: Final Fantasy XV became available internationally today, capping more than a decade's worth of development with a warm welcome internationally. Though plagued by pre-release leaks today was still a momentous occasion for fans of the series, and for spectators hoping to see Square Enix cement its comeback with the crown jewel...
Brendan 2016-10-20 0 comments
Final Fantasy XV is just over 40 days away from release worldwide and Square Enix has given multiple gaming new outlets an extended stay in the world of Eos. Destructoid, Polygon, and GameSpot have posted opinions that range from lukewarm at worst to downright giddy at best. GameSpot, noting the game's expansive world and numerous activities, wrapped up their preview...
Brendan 2016-09-24 0 comments
There’s no doubt that Square Enix has heavily promoted Final Fantasy XV on Sony’s hardware, the PS4 and PS4 Pro. While confirmation of support for the PS4 Pro was pretty immediate, there’s been nary a whisper about the Xbox One S. Regardless, FINAL FANTASY XV’s development team is charging ahead with optimizing the game for Microsoft’s hardware as well. Dualshockers...
Brendan 2016-08-24 0 comments
Square Enix has added a new video to their Final Fantasy XV YouTube channel because, apparently the company's trying to make peace after delaying the game to November 29th. Rest assured, all is forgiven because of three words: Darin De Paul, AKA, Ardyn Izunia, Chancellor of Niflheim. This video also marks--I think--the first time we've heard Lunafreya speak in-game.
Brendan 2016-08-22 4 comments
The wait for Final Fantasy XV just got a little longer. Hajime Tabata announced on YouTube last week that Final Fantasy XV’s release date has been delayed from September 30th to November 29th, 2016—jumping from a Friday to the more traditional Tuesday in the process. Tabata’s confirmation followed the emergence of rumors late last weekend that Square Enix provided instructions...
Brendan 2016-07-23 0 comments
During their marathon livestream of E3 2016, Square Enix revealed the almost-final North American version of Final Fantasy XV’s box art for PS4 and Xbox One. This week the developer confirmed that, with some minor changes, the version from June is indeed the final version that will ship with the game on September 30, 2016. For purists, the cover will...
Brendan 2016-07-23 0 comments
GameStop is receiving an adorable exclusive preorder bonus for Final Fantasy XV. A King’s Tale, a spritely retro-game for PS4 and Xbox One, will accompany preorder purchase from the U.S. videogame retailer. A King’s Tale follows the adventures of a young Regis and his companions—including Cid!—as they fight their way through hordes of monsters. Be sure to check out the...
Brendan 2016-04-09 0 comments
Another day, another rush of Final Fantasy XV news. After a successful media barrage this last week Final Fantasy XV Director Hajime Tabata continues to delight fans with news on the much anticipated title. Tabata provided an outline of Final Fantasy XV's DLC plans, projecting summer as when gamers can expect to know more about the content. He provided little...
Brendan 2016-04-02 3 comments
By now, word has spread like wildfire across the internet that Final Fantasy XV is just under six months away from its worldwide release. At its Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV event yesterday, Square Enix confirmed what was, by and large, already known: September 30, 2016 is the release date for one of the most anticipated games in history. Square Enix’s...
The March 30th event for Final Fantasy XV has officially sold out, according to ticket vendor Showclix. Granted, the tickets were free, but it's still an impressive accomplishment for a single videogame event. It was mentioned on the January 30th ATB Report that the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California can seat around six thousand people and if even a...
Brendan 2016-01-31 3 comments
Tonight's ATB highlighted just how far this game has come and how close it is to completion. Hajime Tabata, the game's director, was visibly excited by the title's progress since he formally took over three years ago. This ATB covered quite a bit of ground, ranging from battle mechanics, physics, and lighting to the structure of the Nilfheim Empire. Because...
Brendan 2016-01-26 0 comments
Final Fantasy XV Director Hajime Tabata and Global Marketing Director Akio Ofuji will be hosting their next ATB this Saturday, January 30th at 8PM PST. This ATB will focus specifically on new details surrounding the game's magic system as well as the chief antagonists, the Nilfheim Empire. To promote the event, screenshots of the main party casting magic were released...
More details are emerging on Final Fantasy XV's battle system and story locations, according to game developers who have taken to the official forums to answer fan questions. Answering a question about difficulty modes in Final Fantasy XV, Lead Game Designer Takizawa Masashi elaborated on the game's dual battle system and how it was influenced by Episode Duscae: The equivalent...
Brendan 2016-01-07 0 comments
Final Fantasy XV's director Hajime Tabata is gearing up for a renewed marketing push as the fifteenth installment in the Final Fantasy series begins a mad dash towards its 2016 release. Speaking to Famitsu, as translated by Nova Crystallis, Tabata had the following to say: “This year is the year we’ll release Final Fantasy XV,” Tabata told Famitsu. “Currently, we’ve...
Brendan 2016-01-03 0 comments
During Square Enix’s 2015 end of year media blitz, the company let slip yet another glimpse of Kingdom Hearts III, the other half of E3 2013’s knockout announcement. The company posted a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue—the upcoming bridge between Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD and the next installment in the main series, Kingdom Hearts III. Kingdom...