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Yeah, the badass Sephiroth made a debut in his own rap video. I got to admit it, I wasn't so sure about it at first but surprisingly it kinda fit. Anyways, check it out for yourself!
"So, Final Fantasy III, which was released on the iPhone a few weeks ago, is now also available on the iPad, for the premium price of $Au19.99 - which also makes it Square Enix' most expensive iOS game to date. The question is - at over twice the price of some of the biggest iPad games, is it worth the investment?"
"Final Fantasy is one of the most famous franchises in gaming history and for good reason. The gameplay has evolved over the years and pleased gamers on everything from the original NES to the WonderSwan and still entrances gamers on the PS3 and 360. But there's another appeal factor about this series."
Square has developed a reputation over the years for dramatically changing how the battle mechanic works with each new iteration of the Final Fantasy series. The Kartel highlights how battling has evolved over the years, and pick out the ones that worked best.
I had the pleasure of recording a podcast with three Final Fantasy enthusiasts. I did not talk and they spoke on everything within the series. See the description. download through iTunes, though Zune, or download the mp3 directly
GameDaily gives its own take at which RPG style is superior in the categories of the classic RPG, the MMORPG, the tactical RPG, the action RPG, most emotionally engaging (contains FFVII and Mass Effect spoilers), and the overall winner.
Though you might not agree with everything stated, it is an interesting read on a topic that continues to spur the interest of RPG fans.
Akitoshi Kawazu, Square Enix developer, has said that he wants the Final Fantasy franchise to last forever.
In a recent interview, Kawazu was asked if gamers will ever see a final Final Fantasy. He said:
"8. Garland (FF9)
Garland is directly responsible for the events in the game. He was created by the Terrans and given the task to find a new planet for them to live on. When he couldn’t conquer Gaia, he created Kuja to be his Angel of Death, killing Gaians to make room for the Terrans’ souls."
"Cecil is the main character of Final Fantasy 4, originally released in the US as Final Fantasy 2 for the Super Nintendo. Cecil starts out the game as a bad ass dark knight, but has to undergo a transformation to a paladin to fight the true enemy. It’s too bad, really, because his first form is much cooler."
"Final Fantasy VI is my favorite game in the series. Even after all these years, none of the others can compare on a mechanical or narrative level with Final Fantasy VI. The narrative is especially impactful and well-written, even when compared to many games out today. There are a lot of issues that games just don’t touch, either out of fear of possible backlash or fear of failure. But on the rare occasion one of these issues is handled well in a mature way, you take notice. Unfortunately, we ..."
When asked which Final Fantasy game should be remade, most fans will say Final Fantasy VII. Psxextreme.com has held many polls on the topic and always end up with the same result. But with so many great games in the series, FFVII isn't the only one that deserves to be beautified for next-gen consoles.
So psxextreme.com asks the question: Besides FFVII, which FF game would you like to see remade?
No, not that FFIII for those who are confused with the numbering. The original FFIII, featuring the onion knights, is coming to the Virtual Console in July. The game had also been re-released on the DS a few years back, but this is a good chance for purists to pick up the original version or try it out if you haven't played it yet. The game can be purchased for 500 Wii Points.
Square Enix has also said that they plan to release three more ports on the VC. Maybe that other FFIII might also ...
"Remember the first time you played a game where you couldnt get by the first level no matter how hard you tried? Remember thinking to yourself that you spent 3$ dollars borrowing a game that was so difficult you wanted to return it and ask for something more tolerable?"
Brought to you by Square Enix Music comes a brand new soundtrack directed and composed by the legendary Nobuo Uematsu and remixed and produced by Ante / Ian Hartley & mattb: FINAL FANTASY REMIX, featuring 12 classic Final Fantasy tunes remixed.
Catch the track list in the quote. You can check out the official site for FINAL FANTASY REMIX here where you can listen to short samples for all the tracks. The soundtrack retails in Japan for 2500 Yen, and is also available on the iTunes Store.
"The latest scan of Famitsu July 2008 shows Onion Knight and Cloud of Darkness from Final Fantasy III joining the fold of Final Fantasy heroes and villains. Nothing much is said of what their moves will be, but you can take comfort in knowing they're joining the fight. Remember: the original cast of Final Fantasy III had no names and were all Onion Knights at the beginning, so those wanting to ask why he has no name should take this into consideration.
Now what games remain? FFIV, FFV, FFVI..."
With today's gamer requiring a fast paced, highly action oriented, and not all that thought provoking game - it is no wonder we have seen the decline of traditional point and click RPGs like most of us grew up with back in the day. I enjoyed spending literally days of my life playing these games, maxing out stats, collecting every secret - no matter how pointless, and growing pale in my basement with my only source of light being the television and and power button for weeks on end.
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"The allure just isn't there anymore for the Final Fantasy titles and we have to ask why. Loyal fans try to create hype, but the games are just not combining new and old expectations. Maybe it's because every game, we have to warm up to new characters and worlds. Square sets itself up for hit and miss titles with no character regularity. The only motif running through the series I can identify is a blond guy and clueless protagonists. Most of the recent Final Fantasy games (dare I say Square ..."
Even though Europe is the third largest video game market in the world, many games never release over in the PAL region. Because of this, Europe has missed out on many great gaming experiences. (particularly during the SNES era) BritishGaming takes a look at the ten best games that were never released in Europe. The list includes "Hey You, Pikachu" and "Final Fantasy III", among others.
Encompassing everything from Halo to Sonic, big bands and beautiful voices lead this Top 10 countdown of some of the very best video game music covers YouTube currently has to offer.
![Box shot of Final Fantasy III [Europe]](http://i.neoseeker.com/boxshots/R2FtZXMvTmludGVuZG9fRFMvUm9sZS1QbGF5aW5nL0ZhbnRhc3k=/final_fantasy_iii_frontcover_small_UqnXrucA1GjKZjA.png)