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Final Fantasy is a sci-fi fantasy franchise created by Hironobu Sakaguchi and developed/owned by Square Enix. The series centers on role playing style games set in a science fiction and fantasy style worlds. The first game originally released in 1987 and since then, the franchise has spun off into other mediums like novels, CG films, and anime. The series has also branched into other video game genres including racing, fighting, rhythm, MMOs, and more.

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Final Fantasy 16's Performance Mode Had One Major Obstacle During Development

As the launch of Final Fantasy 16 draws near, the developers reveal one of the challenges they faced when working on the game's performance mode.

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Final Fantasy 16 is Hiding a Dark Secret

Final Fantasy 16 is set to feature epic clashes between the series' god-like Eikons, whose appearance seems to hide a dark secret.

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Final Fantasy 14: Housing Auto Demolition Coming Back

Square Enix unveils dates and details on when European Data Centers will have their housing demolition timers turned back on in Final Fantasy 14.

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Physical Copies of Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Restock Next Month

It may not be too late for JRPG fans to purchase a physical copy of limited novelty item Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection.

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13 Best Games For Fans Of Magical Girl Anime

Fans of the magical girl anime genre also have a good variety of just as magical video game titles to choose from, with plenty of girl power.

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Final Fantasy: 7 Playable Characters With the Highest Magic Stat

When it comes to magic in Final Fantasy games, these playable characters top charts with the most impressive magic stats.

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Final Fantasy 16 Shouldn’t Rely Too Much on its Eikons

Final Fantasy 16 looks to carry on the series' legacy with huge, well-known Eikons returning, but relying too much on them could be an issue.

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Final Fantasy 16 Was Shaped By Final Fantasy 15's Open World Criticism

A new interview sheds light on the fact that criticisms of Final Fantasy 15's open world are ultimately shaping the way Final Fantasy 16 turns out.

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Final Fantasy 14 Hints at Next Expansion Through Hidden Object

Final Fantasy 14 players may get their answer on the next expansion through a conspicuously hidden letter in one of The Dark Throne's scenes.

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Final Fantasy 16 Combat Director Describes How Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Inspired Its Gameplay

The combat director of Final Fantasy 16 details how part of its gameplay was inspired by a past title he worked on, Marvel vs. Capcom 2.

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The 8 Youngest Playable Final Fantasy Characters

These are some of the youngest playable characters in the Final Fantasy franchise.

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Interview: The Curtain Rises on New Final Fantasy 14 Theater Company

Game Rant speaks with Curtain Call, a new theater troupe in Final Fantasy 14 set upon the stage of the Dynamis datacenter.

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Best RPGs On PlayStation Plus Extra & Premium (May 2023)

PS Plus has tons of great RPGs fans of the genre can enjoy. These are the best ones on the Extra or Premium tiers.

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What Final Fantasy 14's Performing Artists Want to See in the Next Expansion

From housing improvements to Blitzball, Final Fantasy 14's Curtain Call theater troupe talks with Game Rant about what they want in its 7.0 expansion.

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The Darkest JRPGs Ever Made

These JRPG video games have some of the darkest story themes known in the ever-popular genre.

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Final Fantasy 16 Has No Plans for DLC

Square Enix reveals its future plans for Final Fantasy 16, confirming it is intended to be a one-off experience and has no DLC planned.

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Why Numerical Entries Are Necessary for Final Fantasy Games

The intention to remove numbers from main Final Fantasy entries after Final Fantasy 16 somewhat negates the series' lasting impact on the medium.

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Final Fantasy 16's Story Is So Confusing Not Even the Devs Could Follow It

The devs behind Final Fantasy 16 reveal that some of them could not understand the game's story, so they made a new feature to aid players.

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New Theater Troupe in Final Fantasy 14 Will Write Their Own Plays

Curtain Call, the new Final Fantasy 14 theater troupe, speaks with Game Rant about its production plans and overarching goals.

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Final Fantasy 16 Launch Plan Is Good News for Fans

Final Fantasy 16 shares some good news regarding its launch plans ahead of its scheduled release in June 2023 for the PlayStation 5.

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