Tag: Nobuo Uematsu

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 Two-Cents: ‘Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion’ More Than a Remake?!

Kyle R. Smith

Recently, it was announced that 2007 PSP game, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, is going to be remade for modern consoles. With this announcement, it quickly took fans by storm, aside from the other reveal being Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for the Playstation 5. However, after looking at the trailer, I have come to believe that this remake is more than what it seems. Now, what I mean is that this Crisis Core remake will be similar to how the Final Fantasy VII Remake has been produced. So, this Two-Cents…

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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’s Final Fantasy Retrospective – Episode 11 (Final Fantasy XIV)

Kyle R. Smith

In this the newest installment of RRPG’s Final Fantasy Retrospective, Square Enix returns to the genre of massive multiplayer online role-playing games to bring the next big game in the Final Fantasy franchise. Being originally conceived by the team who worked on Final Fantasy XI, what was to first arrive for Final Fantasy XIV would continue to attribute to terrible and tragic woes within the Japanese RPG company. However, a young man named Naoki Yoshida would be placed in charge with revitalizing the game into something completely different.   Final…

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TGS 2019: Final Fantasy VII Remake Trailer Streamed

Pak Hanu

Square Enix has recently updated their official Youtube channel with the Tokyo Game Show 2019 trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake. The latest trailer features a deeper look at the game’s story and showcases several of the big events that happened on Midgar. Some of the highlights include showing a first full look of the Turks as well as two of the summonings, Ifrit and Shiva. Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be released for the Playstation 4 worldwide on March 3, 2020.  I am really impressed with the presentation of this trailer and it does a good…

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E3 2019: Final Fantasy VII Remake Trailers Streamed

Pak Hanu

Square Enix recently unveiled two new trailers for the Final Fantasy VII Remake. The first is an extended version of the trailer that was unveiled earlier during the Final Fantasy concert. The latest trailer delves deeper in the game’s story and also reveals a first in game look at Tifa Lockheart.  Square Enix also revealed a preview video of one of the game’s bosses known as the Scorpion Sentinel. The video was mirrored on IGN’s official Youtube channel. Square Enix also unveiled two “Special Editions” for the game. The first version is the Final Fantasy VII Remake Deluxe…

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Release Date Announcement Trailer Streamed

Pak Hanu

Square Enix recently released a release date announcement trailer for the Final Fantasy VII Remake. The release date was initially announced by the game’s director Tetsuya Nomura, at the Final Fantasy concert that was being held in Los Angeles.The latest trailer features some more gameplay footage and another short teaser to the story of the game. Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be released for the Playstation 4 worldwide on March 3, 2020. Expect more details for the game to be unveiled during Square Enix’s presentation at E3 2019, which will be held this Monday at 6:00 PM PT /…

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