Final Fantasy
Gravure model joins Air Comiket movement with birthday salute to Final Fantasy VII’s martial arts heroine.
A tearful farewell as the real-world pandemic creates a hole in Final Fantasy XIV’s online realm.
Edible Buster Swords, Materia dumplings, and Moogle desserts are all on offer at Square Enix’s rebooted Akihabara eatery.
Extra-long trailer for Square Enix’s hotly anticipated title also shows off Red XIII and other key characters for the first time.
Square Enix pushes back the release date for what might be its most highly anticipated game ever.
Cosplayer’s wedding video has Final Fantasy VII weaponry and music, feels like a romantic RPG cutscene.
The Turks arrive and immediately yank the spotlight away from designated protagonist Cloud, as does Aerith’s beautiful dress.
Both original version and upcoming remake are featured in musical salute to the definitive CD-based RPG video game.
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