Tag: Final Fantasy VIII

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’s Final Fantasy Retrospective – Episode 14 (Heroic Primer)

Kyle R. Smith

For as long as Final Fantasy has existed, several heroes have appeared to save their own world from catastrophe. Whereas, for the heroes that inherited the title of leader, they would hence forth be called a Warrior of Light. Additionally, as the Warrior of Light, these particular heroes would take inspiration from others across media and become innovators themselves.   Now, with Final Fantasy XVI releasing soon, I, RRPG, thought to take a brief look at the series’ main protagonists. So, starting with the original Final Fantasy and all the…

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RRPG’s Final Fantasy Retrospective – Episode 13 (Anniversaries & Crossovers)

Kyle R. Smith

Attention everyone, today Hero-Club is proud to present RRPG’s Final Fantasy Retrospective – Episode 13! In this episode, I, RRPG discuss how the Final Fantasy franchise has produced games that take place during anniversary benchmarks. However, I focuses on how the games produced, mostly end up becoming crossovers between all the other games. So, I go to great lengths to explain what the goes on with each crossover. Especially, since most of these games tend to not be the best things released within Square Enix’s flagship series.   Now, 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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Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Release Date

Ben Odinson

We finally have the release date for the Final Fantasy VIII Remastered game which is coming out for the PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Steam! The game is set to drop September 3, 2019, so fans can relieve the game which features Squall Leonhart and his group of young mercenaries as they deal with a conflict started by Ultimecia. Now, I will go on the record and say I have not played any Final Fantasy games; not even Final Fantasy VII which is considered a classic video game by many…

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RRPG Final Fantasy Retrospective – Episode 10 (Final Fantasy XIII & Fabula Nova Crystallis)

Kyle R. Smith

Today, Hero Club is proud to present the next installment of RRPG’s Final Fantasy Retrospective, Episode 10: Final Fantasy XIII & Fabula Nova Crystallis. Now, this episode features a look at how Yoshinori Kitase and his team got in charge of bringing forth the official, thirteenth installment to Square Enix’s flagship franchise. This installment would also be the start of a new compilation project called Fabula Nova Crystallis: Final Fantasy. However, the project eventually became overly ambitious with the core Final Fantasy XIII game, its pair of sequels, the many…

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E3 2019: Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Announced

Pak Hanu

Square Enix recently finished their E3 2019 presentation where they unveiled some new upcoming games. During the presentation they revealed Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. For those who are not aware the game is a remaster of Final Fantasy VIII, which was initially released for the original Playstation in 1999. Final Fantasy VIII Remastered will be released for the Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One in sometime in 2019. Coming in 2019, FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered marks the 20th Anniversary of its original release with a new visual refresh and brings the game’s beloved story to modern…

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RRPG’s Final Fantasy Retrospective – Episode 6 Final Fantasy VIII & IX

Kyle R. Smith

Welcome back to RRPG’s Final Fantasy Retrospective! Episode 6 explores two other entries in the PlayStation’s library, Final Fantasy VIII and IX. Now, Final Fantasy VIII was the next game to be envisioned by the team behind Final Fantasy VII, as it went for a game with a more brighter atmosphere that had dark overtones in its overall delivery. While being considered one of the most polarizing entries in the original Playstation’s library like Final Fantasy II on the Famicom, the eighth installment had its own merits; it becomes just…

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Ultimecia Joins Dissidia Final Fantasy Fighting Game Roster

Pak Hanu

Square Enix Japan has updated their official Youtube channel with a new character trailer for Dissidia Final Fantasy.  The latest character that will be joining the roster is Ultimecia.  For those who are unaware Ultimecia was the main villain from Final Fantasy VIII that was released for the original Playstation in 1999. She will be added to the arcade version of the game in the upcoming update later this month. Source: Square Enix Japan

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