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The latest State of Play disappoints and the producer of Octopath Traveler 0, one of the announced games, comes out to apologize

The recent State of Play organized by Sony surprised the gaming community by focusing exclusively on the Japanese market, but it did not meet the high expectations that many fans had anticipated. Announcements from iconic franchises like Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts were expected, especially with the possibility of revelations about the third part of Final Fantasy VII Remake or the fourth installment of Kingdom Hearts. However, the event culminated with the presentation of a trailer for Octopath Traveler 0 and the confirmation of a free demo. The one with the least blame apologizes

The recent State of Play organized by Sony surprised the gaming community by focusing exclusively on the Japanese market, but it did not meet the high expectations that many fans had anticipated. Announcements were expected from iconic franchises such as Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, especially with the possibility of revelations about the third part of Final Fantasy VII Remake or the fourth installment of Kingdom Hearts. However, the event culminated with the presentation of a trailer for Octopath Traveler 0 and the confirmation of a free demo.

The one who has the least blame apologizes

The event, hosted by actor Yuki Kaji, known for his role in Attack on Titan, failed to connect with the audience as expected. Throughout the 26 minutes of broadcast, many viewers began to speculate about the anticipated announcements, which quickly turned into disappointment when only more content about the previously announced title, Octopath Traveler 0, was revealed, with its release scheduled for December 4, 2025. Comments on the official channel reflected this discontent, with some users labeling the event as “the scare from Square Enix.”

In light of the dissatisfaction generated, Hirohito Suzuki, producer of Octopath Traveler 0, publicly apologized acknowledging that the announcement did not meet everyone’s expectations, although he emphasized that the game was developed with a lot of love. Through social media, he invited players to give the title a chance.

For those interested, Square Enix has released a free demo of the game on multiple platforms, including PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, allowing players to experience the first three hours of the story. This trial version offers players the option to transfer their progress to the final version, providing an opportunity to explore the world of Octopath Traveler 0 before its official release.

The director of Final Fantasy VII Remake claims that his goal is for everyone to love the third installment

Square Enix has kept a low profile regarding the development status of the third part of Final Fantasy VII Remake, but director Naoki Hamaguchi has shared some details that suggest the project is still progressing. During his participation in Brazil Game Show 2025, Hamaguchi expressed his confidence that the game’s ending will be satisfying for both fans of the original title from 1997 and new fans who have joined the saga through recent installments. An impossible game in less than three installments Hamaguchi emphasized that the decision to split […]

Square Enix has kept a low profile regarding the development status of the third part of Final Fantasy VII Remake, but director Naoki Hamaguchi has shared some details that suggest the project is still progressing. During his participation in the Brazil Game Show 2025, Hamaguchi expressed his confidence that the game’s ending will be satisfying for both fans of the original 1997 title and new enthusiasts who have joined the saga through recent installments.

An impossible game in less than three installments

Hamaguchi emphasized that the decision to split the story of Final Fantasy VII into three parts was made in order to narrate the saga appropriately, using new technologies without cutting the essence of the story. “It’s a game with a truly large fan base. If we wanted to tell this story completely, it wouldn’t be possible to do it in a single title,” he commented, reaffirming Square Enix’s commitment to the community’s expectations.

Regarding gameplay, the director indicated that, although there will be no radical changes, new features are being implemented that will offer a different experience from what players have seen so far in the series. This intention for evolution is also reflected in Square Enix’s multiplatform strategy, which, according to Hamaguchi, will not affect the development of the installment, thanks to the adaptation to the technical differences between consoles, including PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S.

Finally, the development team is optimistic about the progress the game has made so far, describing it as “to perfection”. Although Square Enix’s official silence on the project prevails, Hamaguchi’s statements suggest that fans can expect an experience that “will be loved by all”.

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The remastered versions of Final Fantasy VII are exclusive to PS5 (or maybe not)

There has been a rectification, yes, but ‘Remake’ and ‘Rebirth’ are still marked as exclusives. Okay. So, what now?

The video game press does what it can. Yesterday, the Washington Post shook everything up (figuratively, of course) when it claimed that PlayStation had secured the Final Fantasy VII trilogy as a console exclusive, drowning out the cries of Xbox players, and perhaps Nintendo players (you never know with a Nintendo fan, to be honest). There has been a correction, yes, but ‘Remake’ and ‘Rebirth’ are still marked as exclusives. Alright. And now what?

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Final Fantasy VII, el final

Gene Park, the chattiest reporter at The Washington Post, clarified on Twitter that “It was a mistake on our part. The entire Final Fantasy 7 trilogy is NOT confirmed as a Sony exclusive. The article has been fixed to mention only Remake and Rebirth.” And yes, you’re thinking the same thing: Why on earth would they license only the third game of the ‘Final Fantasy VII’ remake to other consoles? Who knows.

Perhaps some executive suddenly got very nervous in Sony’s offices, but there’s no reason for that: by this point, it would be extremely rare if this third part were to go to another console. Just in case, and eager not to give that executive a heart attack, let’s leave it like this: two confirmed exclusives and one that, for now, isn’t. But, well, probably it is. Who are we kidding?

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The influence of Disney on ‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’. Yes, really

Were they going to ruin the first RPG of an entire generation, or on the contrary, were they going to treat it with the necessary love? Would it have extra scenes or would it become a mere senseless wandering, repeating over and over again what we already experienced in the 90s?

When they announced the remake of Final Fantasy VII, we all trembled thinking about what they would change, undoubtedly, with demonic arts. Were they going to ruin the first RPG of a whole generation or, on the contrary, were they going to treat it with the necessary love? Would it have extra scenes or would it become a mere aimless wandering, repeating over and over again what we already experienced in the 90s? Now we already know the solution, and before congratulating Naoki Hamaguchi, we should first do the same with… Disney.

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Kingdom Fantasy

You might be thinking “But this is not ‘Kingdom Hearts‘”. And you’re right. But the truth is that ‘Final Fantasy VII’ was actually inspired by ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Not the original version with Lumière and animated company in two dimensions, but the remake starring Emma Watson. Hamaguchi himself claims that the movie “impressed him a lot” because it was more or less what they had in mind.

So, taking a mythical “untouchable” product and giving it a twist to “work it in a much more realistic style”. The truth is that personally, the remake of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ seems unnecessary and a bit too dirty, but the one of ‘Final Fantasy VII’ is much more accurate, with new scenes that bring depth to the plot (and a good handful of side missions that… well, you know).

Hamaguchi, upon seeing ‘Beauty and the Beast’, was surprised to see that it was basically the same, “but the characters were shown in much more detail”. Thus, they decided to be respectful to the original, drawing on top of it and never really deviating from the path set 25 years ago. It was the only way for it to turn out well. Hey, who would have thought that seeing Cloud again would depend on Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Chip?

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If you need a summary of Final Fantasy VII Remake ahead of its sequel, Square Enix has your back

If you need a summary of Final Fantasy VII Remake ahead of its sequel, Square Enix has your back with a video that summarizes its entire story

Publishing a story in multiple volumes poses the problem of making it difficult to follow. If several years pass between each volume, it’s easy to forget key parts necessary to understand the whole story. Subsequent volumes. That’s why serialized stories have their issues, despite their charms. It’s a problem that Square Enix hasn’t wanted to deal with, opting for a simple and direct decision: creating a summary for those who want it.

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Square Enix has released a video summarizing the story of Final Fantasy VII Remake in just five minutes. Why? Because many people might have some key moments a bit fuzzy in their memory. Not for nothing, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, its sequel, is coming out in just over three months.

Narrated by Red XIII, it uses footage from the original game to explain the events of Final Fantasy VII Remake for those who need a refresher, or even for those who haven’t played the game. But the beauty of it is that we won’t just be able to watch it on YouTube, on the Final Fantasy channel, it will also be included within Final Fantasy VII Rebirth itself. That way, those in need of a brief reminder before diving in can take it as a little appetizer. A welcomed refreshment for their memory.

All of this is part of the preparations for Rebirth that Motomu Toriyama, the co-director of the game, stated would be introduced for those who haven’t played the first part. In addition to this summary video, they’ve also included the Active and Classic battle modes, allowing players to choose between the gameplay style of the Remake and that of the original game. Moreover, there’s a new Dynamic difficulty mode that will automatically scale difficulty based on the player’s skill level.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to be released on February 29, 2024, exclusively—presumably temporarily—for PlayStation 5. Until then, you can enjoy Final Fantasy VII Remake on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.

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The creative director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has revealed where the game ends: there are another 100 hours to come

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will end at the most remembered point of Final Fantasy VII, which makes us suspect possible twists in the game.

RPGs tend to be long games. They aim to tell a story, often with many characters and involving decades or centuries of consequences from ancient acts, and that takes time. Just ask Final Fantasy. A franchise known for its short games that expand beyond 30 hours when you go straight to the main campaign. That’s why, although we’re excited about the announcement of the release date of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, we’re also worried. Worried about asking ourselves a question. How long will this game last? And the game’s creative director has answered us.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the second part of the remake trilogy of the original Final Fantasy 7. This means that this game will not conclude the story, and therefore, we don’t know where it will end. However, we have Tetsuya Nomura to clarify, and he has explained in an interview on the PlayStation blog how far it will go.

According to him, the game will conclude in The Lost Capital. Those who have played the original game might be breaking into a cold sweat right now. It’s understandable. One of the most iconic events in the game takes place there. However, since Final Fantasy 7 Remake has substantially changed the story compared to the original game, it raises the question of whether the fate of our characters will be the same at the end of this Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Because things can change.

Especially because Nomura has clarified that they have changed many things along the way. We won’t be visiting Wutai until the next installment of the game, and the order of other important locations will be changed. That’s why it’s not possible to know the exact content of the game, but from what is implied and what we could see in the trailer, it would be strange if there were less than 100 hours of content to complete the entirety of the game.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be released on February 29, 2024, on two discs. Its first part, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth steals the show with a surprise finale at Summer Game Fest Gala

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has closed the Summer Game Fest gala, being Geoff’s big surprise for a gala full of great titles.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has been the big surprise of Summer Game Fest. Closing out the gala, the trailer showcased the open world and everything that comes with it, including glimpses of the story and what appear to be some highly probable changes to everything we know. This officially confirms that we’re not dealing with a mere remake, as many things have been altered from the original Final Fantasy VII, making Final Fantasy VII Rebirth one of the most anticipated and mysterious games currently announced.

Announced for an early 2024 release on two discs with no confirmed platforms yet, it is expected that they will announce new information in the near future. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth promises to be at least as impactful as Final Fantasy VII Remake, a game that managed to surprise us even as a remake of the first disc of a game that is 26 years old like Final Fantasy VII.

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