Kitase Dreaming of Final Fantasy VII Remake

During an interview for French TV program, "Next Gen", on French TV channel MCM, Yoshinori Kitase, producer of the Final Fantasy series, said that he is hoping to do a Final Fantasy VII remake after XIII and Versus XIII.

He said "Every day I wake up and the project is moving slowly, although it is still at the stage of reflection."

It will come, my readers!

[Kitase is dreaming about a remake of Final Fantasy VII] [Image]

Square Enix Attending E3 2008, Hopefully Fabula Nova Crystallis Series

This year's list of developers who will be attending E3 2008 has been revealed today. Square Enix will be attending as they do every year.We are hoping to see some new footage or possibly even gameplay on Final Fantasy XIII and Versus XIII. The last time we've seen the games of the Fabula Nova Crystallis compilation outside Japan was back in E3 2006. John Yamamoto, CEO of Square Enix of North America and Europe, wants a worldwide release, so it is quite possible to see the games at the show. Lets just hope.

[Square-Enix Attending E3 2008 - FFXIII as well?]

Final Fantasy VII Director Speaks on Chance of A Remake

The United States wants a Final Fantasy VII remake, Japan wants one, and so does the rest of the world. What are the chances of this actually happening though? Let's hear what Square Enix's Yoshinori Kitase, director of the Final Fantasy VII on the PSone we all know and love, has to say about it.

"My feelings are that if a remake were to work well then all the core members of the original team must be reassembled, all the artists and designers.

The problem is that, although all of us have an idea of what a remake should be and how to do it, organising such a thing right now is logistically very difficult. All the different members are now involved in very new, very large projects like Final Fantasy XIII and those projects are going to take a while.

Maybe, when all those games are finished then we can look at doing something like that.

Of course, that said we came up with the idea for Crisis Core in just two days. It was a case of 'this is what we want to do, so let's do it'. So, you can definitely expect the probability of something spontaneous happening at some point, but it's hard to predict."

He's said this before. Square Enix loves remakes, you can tell by all the remakes you see on the DS. You can bet this will eventually come. It is the smartest thing they can do.

[FFVII Director On Chances Of A Remake]

Does OXM Editor know Star Ocean 4 is only for PlayStation 3?

The Official Xbox Magazine has posted an exclusive interview with Hiroshi Ogawa, director for Infinite Undiscovery. During the end of the interview, OXM asked him what tri-Ace game he "really likes."

"OXM: Infinite Undiscovery aside – what tri-Ace game is your favorite? What RPGs, outside of tri-Ace’s, did you really like?

Ogawa: Star Ocean 4 [tri-Ace’s upcoming PS3 RPG] is my number one recommendation (laughs)."

Does this OXM Editor know something that we do not? Before anybody gets excited, lets hear some confirmation Square.

[OXM: Star Ocean 4 is PS3 exclusive]

Star Ocean 4 Scan Shows Amazing Visuals

The latest issue of Dengeki in Japan featured a scan of Star Ocean IV. The scan shows artwork of the hero on the bottom left standing there in his glory. To the right of him, they show an in-game 3D version of him that looks simply amazing.

There is also some pictures from cutscenes or in-game, you never know, tri-Ace is amazing when it comes to these things. Enjoy!

[Star Ocean 4 Scan Shows Amazing Visuals]

Final Fantasy VII: Remake Blues

The past week, I've picked up my copy of Final Fantasy VII to actually finish the game. So far I'm about 20 hours in on Disc 2 and over-leveled (that way, bosses are easier). I'm not going to go into any details, except I will mention I'm just entering The Crater and looking for Sephiroth. While playing the game, I realized how much better "the best RPG ever made" would be if it were remade on the PlayStation 3. The thought in my mind that it is extremely possible and the best move that Square Enix can make (possibly after XIII & Versus XIII) but they have no plans on doing so (at least, any announced plans) drives me mad.

You know, when we open the new site (that starts with an "S"), we may add a section to the site just for Final Fantasy VII. Thats how much we love it.

Star Ocean IV: New Famitsu Scans

This week's Famitsu issue promised to publish some new information on tri-Ace titles, and we got some new information on Star Ocean IV. Unfortunately, tri-Ace still hasn't announced the console for the game. This is what we do know from the scans.

- Character designs for Edge Marverick and Remy Saionji revealed.
- CG shots from the trailer.
- Some town shots that look like they might be realtime.
- Interview with the Square Enix producer, and Gotanda.
- Gotanda isn't directing Star Ocean IV this time, he's just a supervisor and responsible for the original story concept.

[Famitsu: Star Ocean 4 platform remains undecided]

April Fools Watch: Final Fantasy XIII Demo With Last Remnant, FFVII for PS3 Confirmed

Ah, the day of jokes has arrived, yes people it is April Fools Day. We have the first piece of obvious jokery on the internet.

This one states that a Final Fantasy Versus XIII demo will be available with Square Enix's upcoming The Last Remnant, just as they do for many other of their major games. The demo would have been from after 20 something hours in the game, showing how far along in production they are. It also mentions that an hint in The Last Remnant confirms the RPG fan dream of a Final Fantasy VII remake. If only it were true.

[FFXIII Playable Demo, FFVII PS3 Remake CONFIRMED]

Square Enix "Project Rapture" MMO Screenshots Leaked?

MMO Gaming site, Allakhazam, seems to have received some leaked pictures of Square Enix's upcoming MMO known as Project Rapture. The supposed shots were leaked to the Final Fantasy XI Online staff by a source close to the game's development team.

According to Allakhazam, Project Rapture will be using Square Enix's Crystal Tools graphics engine and will be released on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

If you ask me, it looks like an online version of Final Fantasy XII, with slightly improved graphics. Take this with a grain of salt, tomorrow is April Fools.

[Sneak Peek at Square's New MMO!]

Leaked Final Fantasy Versus XIII Footage from TGS 2007

Talk about appearing on the internet a bit too late. This is some leaked footage from the Tokyo Game Show 2007 of Final Fantasy Versus XIII. The closed mega theater can be seen on the right of the screen, and the image is a bit small. It appears to be a girl running, and some sort of explosion? Enjoy.

[Final Fantasy Versus XIII 도촬영상(TGS 2007)]

New Star Ocean IV Trailer

A new trailer for Square Enix and tri-Ace's upcoming Star Ocean IV came with their new promotional DVD. Sadly, the platform has not yet been announced, but considering the fact that tri-Ace is doing Infinite Undiscovery on the Xbox 360, it makes sense this one comes to the PlayStation 3.

tri-Ace Blowout Next Famitsu

This week's issue of Japanese gaming magazine, Famitsu, comes with an announcement that next week's issue will feature a "tri-Ace Blowout". That means more screenshots of possibly Star Ocean IV and such. Every issue always keeps us waiting for the next.

[Famitsu: Tri-Ace blowout next week]

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Released in North America

The day all PlayStation Portable owners have been waiting for is finally here. Today (March 25, 2008), Square Enix is releasing Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII for the PSP in North America. The game's MSRP is set at $39.99, and you can check it out here.

Square Enix Members Launches

Square Enix's new community site for North America that we told you about a bit ago launched today. The new community site features exclusive interviews, ShinRa ID Card generators, contests & giveaways, and more. Currently, the only video featured on the site is a Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII TV Spot, but there is more to come. Finally there is a Fan Zone, and an official blog. Enjoy the community.

[SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS]

More Evidence of a PlayStation 3 Remake for Final Fantasy VII

The rumor doesn't stop, and it won't stop till Final Fantasy VII for the PlayStation 3 is actually announced. That is what we love about it. On a new post on James Mielke's blog, he pointed out a question in their Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII interview with Hajime Tabata.

1UP: Does Crisis Core mark the finale for the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII series?
Hajime Tabata: No, it does not. The Compilation's finale will take some other form.

All other compilation titles for the Final Fantasy VII series have already been announced and released. So what is left? A Final Fantasy VII remake is left. Think about it, so far they have released: Final Fantasy VII on PSone, Dirge of Cerberus on PS2, Crisis Core (this month) on PSP, Advent Children on Blu-Ray (2008) and Before Crisis on the mobile phone. That PlayStation 3 is next in the system line-up.

[More circumstantial evidence that an FFVII remake is en route to the PS3]

Square Enix Launching New Community Site

Square Enix is reaching out to fans an opening a brand new community website for North American users. The site will feature exclusive content such as interviews with developers, downloadable content, sweepstakes, and trailers. Hopefully trailers for Final Fantasy XIII & Versus XIII will make their way to the site.

You can visit the site at this link and register as well. Registering today will enable you access when the site officially launches on March 24, 2008.

[Square Enix launches new community site]

Possible New Final Fantasy Versus XIII Trailer Coming Midnight

Square Enix today announced that they will be releasing a Final Fantasy Versus XIII trailer at midnight o n their Mobile News Channel for Docomo cell phones. We are still unsure whether it is a new trailer or the old one released on the CLOUD DVD. Either one is possible.

However you must remember, chances are slim that this trailer will make an appearance on the web

[Possible new FF Versus XIII trailer to be released]

Rumor: New Final Fantasy XIII & Versus XIII at PS Premier

This year's PlayStation Premier Event is said to feature new trailer for Square Enix's upcoming Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII. Here is what we know.

· There will be a 3-4 minute video showing a three men party fighting at a plain region.
· The battle scene camera will make you get motion sickness according to the original poster.
· The final design of Final Fantasy Versus XIII's antagonist will finally be revealed, apparently he has a long gold or white hair.

Whether this is going to be shown to the public at first or in private viewing, we do not know. But knowing Square Enix, a private showing is probably the case.

[Rumor: New FFXIII and Versus XIII footage at PS Premiere]

GDC 2008: Square Enix's Crystal Tools in Images

4Gamer managed to take some pictures during the Square Enix GDC 2008 session. The images reveal Final Fantasy XIII enemy models including a solider and the creature Lightning fights in the CLOUD trailer being made in Crystal Tools. It is also revealed that the engine is used to render cut scenes. Enjoy!

[GDC2008＃33 ファイナルファンタジーのために作られたスクエニオリジナルエンジン「Crystal Tools」とは]

GDC 2008: Square Enix Renames White Engine to Crystal Tools

At the Game Developers Conference 2008, Square Enix's Taku Murata had a conference during the show. He revealed that the White Engine, which is being uses in Square's upcoming Final Fantasy XIII title, has been renamed to Crystal Tools. He also mentioned bringing the engine to the Wii, but of course the graphics will not match up with that of the PLAYSTATION 3's.

[GDC 08: White Engine renamed to Crystal Tools]