Final Fantasy

What does it mean for Aerith to die? In Final Fantasy 7, Aerith represents that idea that no world is saved from calamity without cost. She represents senseless and sudden loss, how death can take someone you love at any time. As…

Yuffie Kisaragi is the fiery engine behind the main cast in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Whether it’s sprinting off alone to search for her beloved materia or attempting high-profile assassination in front of the entire world, she simply…

As many people have said on dating profiles (or mothers on their wall art), I love a video game that makes me laugh, and I am delighted Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has been so goddamn good at it. In my time with the game, it has asked me to…

It’s not every day two genre-defining RPGs release back to back, but it’s even rarer to see two top-caliber Final Fantasy games release within a year of each other. And yet, that’s exactly what’s happened with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and…

The Final Fantasy series is built upon a treasure trove of excellent moments. With a legacy lasting over 35 years, Final Fantasy is one of the longest-running RPG series in gaming history. It’s a series noted for its constant evolution and…

While no live-action film of Final Fantasy VII has been announced, it’s not hard to imagine Hollywood doesn’t at least have an overly eager eye on it. Depending on perspective, that’s either a threat or delight to muse over, especially…

Image: Square EnixUpdated: 3/6/2024, 4:40 p.m. ET: Washington Post reporter Gene Park has amended his interview with FF7 Rebirth producer Yoshinori Kitase to state that only the first two games in the trilogy are confirmed to be PlayStation…

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a beautiful but bloated tribute to the original game, and part of that excess includes a large cast of characters that draws upon the larger world of Final Fantasy 7 media. At this point, it’s getting to be a…

Over the weekend, an old quote from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth co-director Motomu Toriyama started recirculating on social media that, after finishing the game myself, nearly turned me into the Joker. It originated in a social media Q&A…

Because I believe in transparency, I want to begin with saying that there is no bigger mark for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth than I. I know the fans of Final Fantasy 7 are legion, and that each and every one of them believes they can lay…