Tag: Final Fantasy XV

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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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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Dissidia Final Fantasy NT: Locke Character Trailer Revealed

Pak Hanu

Square Enix NA has updated their official Youtube channel with a new character trailer for Dissidia Final Fantasy NT. The latest trailer features a look at Locke, who was one of the main characters from Final Fantasy VI. International fans should recognize the character from Final Fantasy III, which was the North American release of Final Fantasy VI.  Locke will be released in the arcade version of the game on May 17 and will later be available for the console version this June as DLC.  This treasure hunter utilizes his stealth to surprise and steal from his enemies. Locke can also mug unaware foes, snatching…

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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 – CD Projekt Red’s Big 2017 Financial Results!

Kyle R. Smith

All I can say for CD Projekt Red’s financial performance from last year is, “WOW!” Their fiscal year results and the amount of sales that The Witcher franchise has made for the developer and publisher has become a massive hit. It is to the extent that they may or may not want to keep going with more adventures for Geralt of Rivia. For what was considered a huge magnum opus for the company when the game released back in 2015, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has become their most profitable…

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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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