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Bravely Default 3DS Review: The Final Fantasy That Never Was
Silicon Studio and Square Enix's latest makes no attempt to hide its roots. Is this a firm foundation for a new game, or has the world moved on since Final Fantasy's PlayStation 1 era?
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Lightning Returns PS3 Review: Not the Future of Final Fantasy, Just an Intriguingly Weird Present
The Final Fantasy XIII saga continues to be tremendously polarizing and occasionally somewhat baffling. But on the other hand, this final entry plays better than ever.
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Final Fantasy Type 0 HD Review: For Old Times' Sake
Though fixated on death, this spin-off bodes well for Final Fantasy's future liveliness.
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Super NES Retro Review: Final Fantasy VI
Join us as we review every Super NES Classic game. Next up: The reigning prince of 16-bit RPGs.
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MONSTER LOSS PlayStation Plus is about to suffer a big Final Fantasy exodus, but that pales in comparison to the real tragedy
Sure, we all love a good JRPG, but the monster trucks driving off into the sunset is far, far worse.
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SQUARE SWITCHUP After selling lots of its non-Final Fantasy IP, Square Enix doesn't want to rely on Final Fantasy as much
As if we needed any more proof that PowerWash Sim can change your outlook on life.
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The best video game soundtracks to revisit in 2024
From classical symphonies and industrial noise to acid jazz and synthwave, these game soundtracks leave no stone left unturned.
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ALL GROWN UP Why the father of Final Fantasy still plays FFXIV, even after leaving the series behind
At FFXIV FanFest, Hironobu Sakaguchi shared his journey on becoming a Warrior of Light – and what still keeps his soul burning.
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Probably, For Sure It's official, the best Final Fantasy is none other than...
Potentially the most controversial top 10 of the year.
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Getting Off Steam It looks like the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are finally coming to consoles
Currently the remasters are exclusive to Steam.
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FILLING IN VG247's best games ever podcast LIVE at EGX
In which we argue on stage about what constitutes a pie while several people look on bewildered.
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Twitter shares the most tweeted about games during 2022 so far
There were approximately 1.5 billion tweets about gaming on Twitter during the first half of the year.
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The Best Version of Every Final Fantasy Game
Some Final Fantasy games have remakes of their remakes. What's the definitive version of each single-player mainline installment? Let us help you.
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The Final Fantasist: A Conversation With Yoshitaka Amano
COVER STORY: The artist who has given life to so many Final Fantasy games speaks about his inspirations, the difference between fine and commercial art, and his current projects.
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Super NES Retro Review: Final Fantasy VI
Join us as we review every Super NES Classic game. Next up: The reigning prince of 16-bit RPGs.
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Hajime Tabata Pulls Back the Curtain on Luminous Productions
Square Enix’s latest splinter project appears to be striking out in new yet familiar directions.
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Kingdom Hearts Doesn't Need Final Fantasy Like it Used To, Tetsuya Nomura Says
Tetsuya Nomura on why Final Fantasy characters haven't really been shown off yet for Kingdom Hearts 3.
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The Top 5 Legendary Weapons in RPG History
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat and Nadia pick the best legendary weapons from Final Fantasy, World of WarCraft, and more.
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Happy Anniversary to Final Fantasy VI, Square Enix's First RPG for Adults
STARTING SCREEN | The older you get, the easier it is to appreciate Square Enix's 16-bit RPG masterpiece.
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Where You Should Start in Final Fantasy on its 30th Anniversary
Want to get into Final Fantasy? We list entry points for beginning, intermediate, and experienced fans of the series.
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The 10 Best Turtles in Video Games
Let's celebrate World Turtle Day by counting down the ten best (unstomped) digital terrapins!
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USgamer's Best Games of 2016: Best Sidekick
From bird-dogs to field chefs, we examine the best in 2016's sidekicks.
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USgamer's RPG Podcast Puts Final Fantasy's Run on the Super Nintendo into Perspective
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD: What did Final Fantasy mean for the SNES, and vice versa? We discuss! Plus: God Eater and Fallout 4's last batch of DLC.
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Final Fantasy VI, the Essence of a Franchise Distilled for SNES
Though perhaps not the best of the series, FFVI was definitely the most Final Fantasy-ish of the lot.
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Cover Story: Teaching Creative Thought and Expression Through Video Games
Scott Lynch's Gentleman Bastard novel series and other published works serve as examples of how video games encourage writers and other creative types to dream and grow.
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How the Game Boy Advance Re-Introduced Americans to the 16-bit Chapters of Final Fantasy
The GBA installments of Final Fantasy IV, V, and VI finally let English-speaking audiences play restored, uncensored versions of the classic RPGs.
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Every Final Fantasy is Star Wars
It doesn't matter how much a Star Wars nerd you think you are — you've got nothing on the creators of Final Fantasy, who have built a career (and a video game empire) on borrowing liberally from George Lucas.
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The Long Journey West: 8 Japanese Games that Took Their Time Making it to America
Final Fantasy Type-0 isn't the only game to linger for years in a state of uncertainty. Now with video!
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Final Fantasy Type 0 HD Review: For Old Times' Sake
Though fixated on death, this spin-off bodes well for Final Fantasy's future liveliness.
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Mevius Final Fantasy: Fighting Monsters in Your Armored Swimsuit
The reception to the main character design of Square Enix' upcoming mobile game has been interesting.
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Where Final Fantasy Went Wrong, and How Square Enix is Putting It Right
Final Fantasy's star has lost its shine for many fans. We speak with the series' creators to learn how they're working to restore its former glory.
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Gaming Auteurs: Akitoshi Kawazu
No one in the world makes RPGs quite like those of Final Fantasy's quirkiest co-designer... for better, and for worse.
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Final Fantasy XIII's Uninvolving First Half Makes Its Beautiful PC Port a Hard Sell
Freed from the limitations of consoles, Final Fantasy XIII has never looked better—but it's certainly played better.
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Hironobu Sakaguchi on the Download-Driven Inspiration Behind Terra Battle
The new mobile game from the creator of Final Fantasy debuts tomorrow, and we look into its unconventional promotional plan.
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Who Makes the Best Final Fantasy Games?
We take an in-depth look at the men behind the long-running RPG franchise and ask, "Who does it best?"
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Daily Classic: The Final Fantasy Legend, Portable Role-Playing's Esoteric Start
25 years ago, the world's first handheld RPG was also Squaresoft's most daring creation.
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Daily Classic: Curse of the Azure Bonds, the Alternate Universe Final Fantasy XIII
Ever wondered what Final Fantasy XIII might have been like as a PC RPG? 25 years ago, SSI answered that question preemptively.
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Final Fantasy's Producer Asks: What Makes a Good (or Bad) English Localization?
Yoshinori Kitase wants your feedback on how American gamers prefer their English-language RPGs.
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Final Fantasy FAQ and Beginner's Guide: The Best, Worst, and Weirdest Final Fantasy Games
Interested in learning more about the world's most popular RPG series? Here's everything you need to know: what Final Fantasy is, how it plays through, what are the best and worst games in the series - and where you should get started!
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The Complete Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Walkthrough
Need help with Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII? You've come to the right place. Here's where you can find all the information you achieve 100% completion.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Guide – How to Beat Bhunivelze and Complete the Final Day
If you've made it this far, congratulations. The only thing left to do is defeat Bhunivelze. This walkthrough explains how.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Side Quests Guide - Dead Dunes Walkthrough
If you want to complete all the Dead Dunes side quests, this guide will make it easy.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Guide: Dead Dunes Quests and How to Beat Grendel
Getting to the Final Day involves beating Grendel. This walkthrough tells you how to do it.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Guide: Luxurion Quests and How to Beat Noel
Want to get the Shadow Hunter Weapon? This comprehensive walkthrough has all the information you need to beat Noel.
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Want to get Chaos's Revenge and the Fragment of Kindness? This walkthrough tells you how to defeat both the bosses that have them.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Guide: Yusnaan Quests and How to Beat Snow
This comprehensive walkthrough covers the Yusnaan main quests, and how to defeat Snow to gain the Ghostly Hood.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Guide: Canvas of Prayers Walkthrough - Final Quests
Need help completing the last few parts of the epic Canvas of Prayers quest line? Everything you need is right here.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Guide: Canvas of Prayers Walkthrough - The Dead Dunes
Here's how to battle endless Cactuars on your way to completing the Canvas of Prayers quest line in the Dead Dunes.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Guide: Canvas of Prayers Walkthrough - The Wildlands
If you need information about the Canvas of Prayers quest line in the Wildlands, this guide has you covered.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Guide: Canvas of Prayers Walkthrough - Yusnaan
Stuck in Yusnaan and need help with the Canvas of Prayers quests? Here's what you need to know.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Canvas of Prayers Walkthrough - Luxerion
If you're looking for help with the Canvas of Prayers quests in Luxerion, this complete guide has everything you need.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Side Quests Guide - Wildlands Walkthrough
Stuck on any Wildlands side quests? Here's where you can find help.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Side Quests Guide - Yussnan Walkthrough
Trying to work through all the side quests in Yussnan and need some help. This guide will take you through everything, step-by-step.
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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Side Quests Guide - Luxerion Walkthrough
If you're tackling the side quests in Luxerion, this comprehensive guide will be very handy.
