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Final Fantasy VIII PC Gets Japan Release

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

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In addition to Final Fantasy VII International (May 16th), Final Fantasy VIII will be released in Japan for PC. Like Final Fantasy VII, the game was originally ported to PC by Eidos in the late 90s. This week’s Famitsu provided the scoop, and announcement is expected at some point for North American and European release.

Earlier this year Final Fantasy VII PC was released worldwide through Square Enix’s online store, but originally, rumblings of a Steam release for both titles were hinted. The re-release featured a cloud saving, which also displayed stats on a website where players could effectively “boost” their HP, MP, and Gil to maximum for those looking to enjoy the story. For those looking for a challenge, Square Enix included a healthy amount of achievements.

Final Fantasy VIII fans and PC enthusiasts, what are your thoughts about a forthcoming release? Leave us your thoughts in a comment below!

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Chronicles of Artnia: FFVIII Artwork Exhibit

Friday, April 12th, 2013

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Set in front of Square Enix’s office in Shinjuku, the Artnia café is themed around the company’s many video game franchises including Final Fantasy. A premiere dining destination for Japanese fans and those lucky enough to travel abroad, the menu includes moogle-stamped flapjacks, and an assortment of Final Fantasy-themed sundaes and cocktails.

Artnia doesn’t only serve your stomach, but your desire to see some rare pieces of Final Fantasy paraphernalia up close.

Starting yesterday and continuing through the 24th of this month, Artnia is hosting an exhibit of Final Fantasy VIII artwork by Tetsuya Nomura. This includes character and monster design, as well as a few storyboards from the game’s many cinematics.

FF-Reunion writer Aibo visited Artnia yesterday, and brings us the spoils. This includes rare character concept artwork of Squall and Nomura’s drawings of Guardian Force Griever and arch villain time-sorceress Ultimecia.

You can view her full gallery by clicking here.

(Photo Credit: aibo_ac7, Hidemi Matsuzuka)

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Final Fantasy VII + VIII Steam-bound At Last?

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

Over a year ago, buzz began around a few stealthy updates to Steam that indicated a possible re-release of the PC versions of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII. Last year, Square Enix went ahead with Final Fantasy VII PC — but as an exclusive to its own eStore. Fast forward to today, where new updates to Steam including the EULA (End User License Agreement) for Final Fantasy VII have led some to believe that Steam-powered ports are still on their way.

Final Fantasy VIII is not exempt, as updates to its Steam registry include achievements were uncovered. The achievements pertain to collecting various Guardian Forces and SeeD Ranks — or completing sidequests and amassing Gil.

For discerning PC gamers and Final Fantasy enthusiasts, would you be more inclined to buy these games through a service like Steam or through Square Enix’s eShop? How does the inclusion of DRM (which came with Final Fantasy VII’s PC re-release) factor into your purchasing decisions? What new features of a PC re-release do you find the most interesting? What would you like to see Square Enix add for this type of release?

Leave your thoughts and speculation in our comments section below!

Via: RPGSite

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Get these Final Fantasy games 50% off on PSN

Monday, February 4th, 2013

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Final Fantasy series executive producer Shinji Hashimoto posted an update to the Official US PlayStation Blog today to announce that select Final Fantasy titles on the PlayStation Network will be 50% off when the store updates tomorrow.

Similar sales have taken place in Europe to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the series. So for those of you who have yet to round out your PSone classics collection or need to get Dissidia, now’s your chance to save some green in the process! The following titles on discount are:

PlayStation Portable:
Dissidia 012[duodecim]: Final Fantasy
Dissidia 012 Prologus: FINAL FANTASY
Dissidia: Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy IV: Complete Collection
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions

PSone Classics:
Final Fantasy I
Final Fantasy II
Final Fantasy V
Final Fantasy VI
Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy IX

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FFVII, VIII, IX, X chiptune albums now available

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

Available today through the Japanese Square Enix e-Store are Final Fantasy VII, VIII, IX, and X CHIPS. Each album contains ten chiptune arrangements from each of the four games. Full tracklists are below! Each album retails for ¥2100($27USD). Sample each soundtrack by following the provided links below:

FINAL FANTASY VII CHIPS (Sample)
01 Opening ~ Bombing Mission
02 Those Who Fight ~ Fanfare
03 Turks’ Theme
04 Crazy Motorcycle
05 Cosmo Canyon
06 Those Who Fight Further
07 The Highwind Takes to the Sky
08 J-E-N-O-V-A
09 Birth of a God
10 Staff Roll

FINAL FANTASY VIII CHIPS (Sample)
01 Liberi Fatali
02 Blue Fields
03 Don’t be Afraid ~ Force Your Way ~ The Winner
04 FITHOS LUSEC WECOS VINOSEC
05 Ride On
06 The Man with the Machine Gun ~ Maybe I’m a Lion
07 Fisherman’s Horizon
08 The Castle
09 The Extreme
10 Ending Theme

FINAL FANTASY IX CHIPS (Sample)
01 The Place I’ll Return To Someday
02 Beyond That Hill
03 Prima Vista Orchestra
04 Battle 1 ~ Battle 2 ~ Fanfare
05 Rose of May
06 Gulug Volcano
07 Airship Hildagarde
08 You’re Not Alone
09 Assault of the Silver Dragons ~ Dark Messenger ~ The Final Battle
10 Prelude

FINAL FANTASY X CHIPS (Sample)
01 Zanarkand
02 Prelude
03 Normal Battle ~ Victory Fanfare
04 Song of Prayer
05 Mi’ihen Highroad
06 Assault
07 A Fleeting Dream
08 Fight With Seymour
09 Otherworld
10 Ending Theme

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Final Fantasy VII, VIII, IX, X Chips!

Friday, August 24th, 2012


Four new chiptune albums from the SQ Chips line will be making their way to Final Fantasy music fans September 19th, 2012. Announcing four albums for FFVII, FFVIII, FFIX, and FFX, each album will have ten selections remixed for a chiptune style. The tracks are as follows:

FINAL FANTASY VII CHIPS
01 Opening ~ Bombing Mission
02 Those Who Fight ~ Fanfare
03 Turks’ Theme
04 Crazy Motorcycle
05 Cosmo Canyon
06 Those Who Fight Further
07 The Highwind Takes to the Sky
08 J-E-N-O-V-A
09 Birth of a God
10 Staff Roll

FINAL FANTASY VIII CHIPS
01 Liberi Fatali
02 Blue Fields
03 Don’t be Afraid ~ Force Your Way ~ The Winner
04 FITHOS LUSEC WECOS VINOSEC
05 Ride On
06 The Man with the Machine Gun ~ Maybe I’m a Lion
07 Fisherman’s Horizon
08 The Castle
09 The Extreme
10 Ending Theme

FINAL FANTASY IX CHIPS
01 The Place I’ll Return To Someday
02 Beyond That Hill
03 Prima Vista Orchestra
04 Battle 1 ~ Battle 2 ~ Fanfare
05 Rose of May
06 Gulug Volcano
07 Airship Hildagarde
08 You’re Not Alone
09 Assault of the Silver Dragons ~ Dark Messenger ~ The Final Battle
10 Prelude

FINAL FANTASY X CHIPS
No tracklist information yet!

Via: VGMdb.net

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Still More Surfing:
Men With Machine Guns

Sunday, June 24th, 2012

Brody of Brody’s Music recently uploaded this cover of “The Man With the Machine Gun” from Final Fantasy VIII — the theme that plays when the party has intermittent flashbacks of Laguna Loire and his exploits with Kiros Seagill and Ward Zabac. They serve an integral role in the story, used to uncover the nature of the succession of Sorceresses.

Brody wields three guitars in tandem in the following video, and for more music featuring Brody, you can visit his blog here. Alternatively, if you’d like to download a free copy of the following song, you can do so by visiting his blog here.

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Theatrhythm has Machine Guns and Waterscapes

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

A second demo of Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy is now available in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS, featuring Final Fantasy VIII’s The Man with the Machine Gun and Final Fantasy XIII’s Sunleth Waterscape. We’ve spotted some gameplay footage in the wild, check out newcomer Locke Cole take on this Field track!

Get ready to step into some rainbows!

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FFVII & FFVIII found in Steam registry

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Interesting details about the PC versions of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII were dug up by RPGSite.net recently that indicate that Square-Enix was looking into having the games re-released on the Steam platform operated by Valve. The two PC versions originally ported by Eidos at the turn of the century have all of their files uploaded to the Steam network though it is reported that the Steam versions have been cancelled or at least halted due to problems with compatibility due to the new operating systems people use today.

■ You can read more here.

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Laguna Loire joins the cast of Duodecim

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

Today, Famitsu revealed the newest character to join the cast of Dissidia 012: Final Fantasy: Laguna Loire from Final Fantasy VIII.  Also revealed in the scan is the implementation of a new world map mechanic set in the world of Final Fantasy I. IGN has also announced that they will have new information later on this month, and may provide further details on Laguna after the Jump follow-up later this week. Click the link below to the view the scan!

■ View the Famitsu scan.

Via: FF-Reunion

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