Tag: Hajime Tabata

RRPG’s Final Fantasy Retrospective – Finale (The Present & Future)

Kyle R. Smith

With Final Fantasy existing for over 35 years, several amazing designers came and left having built this franchise to prosper. Whereas, for those that remain with Square Enix, they continue to help shape the franchise in stronger and newer ways. Yet, for series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, he was the driving force behind what the franchise has come to stand for. In addition, from his supervision he brought about several versatile innovations to broaden Final Fantasy’s appeal around the world. Although, Sakaguchi no longer works for Square Enix, having departed the…

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RRPG Tier List: Final Fantasy Series (Main Games)

Kyle R. Smith

Instead of the usual Two-Cents video or uploading the next episode of Final Fantasy Retrospective, I am doing something different. Now, I have decided to do something impromptu, and produce a tier list on the mainline Final Fantasy games! For this list, it is just going to be my own opinions as to where I place these games on it. I know that my opinions will be different from most viewers, but that is why differences are a good things.   Anyway, viewers please be sure to tell me what…

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RRPG’s Final Fantasy Retrospective – Episode 12 (Final Fantasy XV)

Kyle R. Smith

In this the newest installment of RRPG’s Final Fantasy Retrospective, Tetsuya Nomura would originally helm a project that was supposed to be a part of the Fabula Nova Crystallis – Final Fantasy project that Final Fantasy XIII lead the way with. However, its size and scope grew out of proportion that it would force the Japanese RPG company to rebrand the game as the next mainline entry. Passing the torch to the director of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy Type-0, Hajime Tabata would restructure the game to become…

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RRPG Side-Quests – Square Enix Starts a New AAA Development Studio?!

Kyle R. Smith

Yeah that is right, Square Enix is looking to take globalization with their games, more seriously, as they open up a brand new game development studio; one that focuses on creating AAA games along with innovative gaming experiences that are aimed and targeted toward gamers on a global scale. Believe it or not, it is actually being lead by Final Fantasy XV director; Hajime Tabata. What does this all mean? Does it mean that he is on the road to work on newer IPs outside of the Final Fantasy brand?…

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RRPG Side-Quests – Another FF15 Universe Game is Shutting Down

Kyle R. Smith

An unlucky victim who is shutting down its service by June 2018 is King’s Knight: Wrath of the Dark Dragon on iOS and Android. There were four games that released on smart devices to commemorate the Final Fantasy XV Universe. Now, only half of the games are alive, while the other half are going to go kaput and be out of service. Justice Monsters Five is available in Final Fantasy XV since one does not have to necessarily download the game. Yet, why isn’t something like A New Empire or…

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RRPG Side-Quests – Final Fantasy Fighters Incoming!

Kyle R. Smith

Vayne Carudas Solidor from Final Fantasy XII will make his appearance as Dissidia Final Fantasy NT/Dissidia Final Fantasy Arcade’s first DLC fighter. The game itself has currently arrived to arcades, but will release late-April on the PlayStation 4. In addition, we get an update on Noctis Lucis Caelum for Tekken 7, because we see what the character will present to the gameplay as a DLC character and when it releases. However, the release is a lot sooner than fans actually think! Now, even though RRPG is not that big into…

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RRPG Side-Quests: Game Development in HD is Much Faster for Square Enix?

Kyle R. Smith

Square Enix’s 2nd Business Division had many deadlines to meet in its production of Final Fantasy XV and its DLC; these deadlines were set to ensure the game, and its supplementary content would release on time. In a recent interview Fumitsu magazine, the developers at Square Enix believes they managed to meet their deadlines due to the improvements when using High Definition. Now, if it is the case then why is the 1st Business Division under Yoshinori Kitase’s leadership experiencing issues on the Final Fantasy VII Remake? Either way, here…

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Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition- Announcement Trailer Streamed

Pak Hanu

Square Enix has announced that they will be releasing a special version of Final Fantasy XV called Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition.  The game will feature brand new content such as new bosses and will include all the previously released DLC.  Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition will be released for the Playstation 4 & Xbox One on March 6 and will retail for $50.  Those who already own the original release can purchase the Royal Pack, which will include all the new content for $20.    FINAL FANTASY XV ROYAL EDITION brings the acclaimed RPG to new heights, packed with add-on content and new features. Join Prince…

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Final Fantasy XV Multiplayer Expansion New Release Date Announced

Pak Hanu

The Final Fantasy XV twitter has updated with the new release date for the multiplayer expansion.  The expansion titled, “Comrades,” will be released for the Playstation 4 and Xbox One on November 15. For those who are unaware the Comrades expansion was originally set to release on October 31, however it was delayed. The expansion was announced during the Tokyo Game Show that was held earlier in September.  The expansion’s events take place 10 years after the end of the main game.  The theme song for the expansion titled, “Choosing Hope,” was composed by Nobuo Uematsu and was performed by Emiko Suzuki. #FFXVComrades will be released on 15th November!We hope you will…

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TGS 2017: Final Fantasy XV Multiplayer Expansion Release Date Announced

Pak Hanu

The official Final Fantasy XV Youtube channel has updated with a trailer for the upcoming Multiplayer expansion for the game.  The expansion will allow players to create their own avatar with customization options will be able to play with other players online.  Players will be able to co-operate with up to three other players to complete quests and go into battles.  The events of the DLC will take place after Chapter 13 of the main game so players will need to finish the game before hand in order to avoid potential spoilers. The…

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