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The latest screenshots from Square are no different from their predecessors in the way they are both intriguing and innovative. Final Fantasy 15 is a dramatic shift in direction and tone from the last several instalments in the series, and the inclusion of gun-based gameplay is just one example of the myriad ways in which Square is attempting to revitalize the franchise and its genre. While gamers have been given plenty to consider in demos of sword-based combat and examples of the magic Noctis and his crew can employ, the use of guns has been something mostly just discussed rather than demonstrated - until now....

One of the things Final Fantasy 6 is best remembered for is its characters. The writing in FF6 is well done and manages to keep the lion’s share of a massive playable roster relevant and interesting. Regardless of which translation one prefers, the cast and their various plights and mannerisms charm many. Perhaps the most charmingly vile member of that star-studded group is the main villain, Kefka Palazzo. This mad jester mage firmly embedded himself into discussions of the best villain in video games by committing atrocities in the name of the Gestahlian Empire and his own sick amusement....

RELATED: Final Fantasy VII Remake: 10 Best Quotes Of Sephiroth The advent of Final Fantasy VII Remake allowed fans of this universe to enjoy the tale of Cloud and Co. once again, this time in an extended format as players ventured into the seedy underbelly of Midgar and took care of the threats that lay within. The new weapon abilities were definitely quite helpful in that regard, with Cloud’s weapons allowing him to learn a bevy of powerful techniques that could dispatch most foes with the greatest of ease....

In particular, really big changes have been made to the character Zack Fair, and since his significance is only fully explained in the prequel game Crisis Core. As such, many new players are unfamiliar with just how important this character is to Cloud Strife’s journey, as well as other characters in the game. RELATED: Final Fantasy 7 Remake: 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Hell House Final Fantasy 7 and Crisis Core Zack is first introduced in Final Fantasy 7, mainly through flashbacks....

Chocobo and Moogle Summon Summons in the new Final Fantasy 7 Remake are used to bring an extra fighter on the player’s side during difficult and long battles. Summon materia has its own slot, and players can summon that unique fighter during battle once the summon meter is full. RELATED: Final Fantasy 7 Remake The Power of Music Disc Locations The Chocobo and Moogle Summon is one of the most fun and useful chocobos in the series, bringing some big attacks to battles at Cloud’s side....

Both editions of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade include the base game and the Yuffie episode, but the digital deluxe also comes with a digital artbook, and digital mini-soundtrack. Those who pre-order either edition from the PS Store will also receive the Cacstar weapon for Yuffie. Once pre-orders have closed, the weapon will then be available to purchase separately. The standard edition is $69.99, while the digital deluxe is $89....

The comparisons, posted by Twitter user Haidox3D, provide a stunning contrast to show just how far Square Enix has come as a developer, as well as how much technology has advanced since the late 1990s. While most gamers most likely know that Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s graphics have undergone a dramatic upgrade from its original version, it’s still rather impressive to see them side by side to note the extreme differences, especially for those who never played the original....

As is often the case with many AAA releases, Final Fantasy 7 Remake found console exclusivity despite being developed by a third party. Square Enix opted to forgo both Xbox and Steam in favor of PlayStation and the Epic Games Store for PC users, but the latter was criticized for its poor optimization. It’s clear that a new approach was needed, and Steam may finally be the solution. In a game that focuses its story on the desperate quest to save the world, it’s only fitting that more players have the opportunity to experience it....

Conducting an interview for the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Ultimania book, Yoshinori Kitase, the producer of the game, claimed that very little wikk be changed in regards to the original PS1 classic’s story. This is supposedly due to the fact that fans are entering the game with the desire to see iconic moments from the title re-envisioned for modern hardware, and the team wants to fully deliver on that request....

However, people who managed to look at this game on its own merit instead of comparing it to Final Fantasy VII all the time will definitely realize that the title has its own charm that makes for a unique gaming experience, coupled with a combat system that — while somewhat complicated — still lends to some wildly entertaining moments indeed. RELATED: 10 Awesome Side Quests Hidden In Final Fantasy 8 Remastered...

RELATED: Every Final Fantasy 8 Party Member Ranked By Design The game already made great strides with its magic junctioning system and Guardian Forces. However, upon closer inspection, the game also includes numerous references to the number eight itself. From the completely blatant references to those hidden deep within the game, these are just some of the references are clever tie-ins to Final Fantasy 8being the eighth entry in the series....

A popular Final Fantasy 8 meme shows the scene where Rinoa tells Squall, “You’re the best looking guy here.” The meme then zooms in on Squall’s highly pixelated face, which was due to the hardware limitations of the PS1. Final Fantasy 8 Remastered gives Squall defined facial features, so this scene may no longer come across as unintentionally hilarious. Square Enix referenced this meme with a video it shared on Twitter that zooms in on Squall’s face as it will appear in Final Fantasy 8 Remastered....

At the time, however, the game was only scheduled for a Japanese release of December 2014, with no official news of a Western port on the cards. Finally, it looks as though the game is going to see an international launch, with Square Enix revealing that Final Fantasy Explorers will hit North American shores on 26 January 2016, with a European release coming three days later on 29 January 2016....

Among the many things a player can do in the game is sightseeing. There are various logs players can complete such as hunting and gathering. Sightseeing doesn’t require defeating enemies or making items though. Instead, you just see the world and use the emote “lookout” on marked locations. There are many reasons for a player to tackle their sightseeing log. Some just want the markers to go away while others want to get the image as a painting for their home....

Now, the long-time coach has a chance to move one step closer to a national championship in the NCAA men’s basketball national championship at the Final Four. The Wolverines head into Saturday’s game against Loyola with a chance to face either Villanova or Kansas on Monday. For Beilein, however, it’s not about that. MORE: Ranking each Final Four team’s chances to win “It never has been the goal to be in the Final Four,” Beilein said when talking about his coaching philosophy March 26....

Here are props on the game offered at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. MICHIGAN ST VS DUKE PROPS TOTAL 3 POINT FIELD GOALS MADE BY: BOTH TEAMS OVER 13.0 -110 UNDER 13.0 -110 LARGEST LEAD OF THE GAME BY: EITHER TEAM OVER 14.0 -110 UNDER 14.0 -110 TEAM TO SCORE 10 POINTS FIRST MICHIGAN ST +110 DUKE -130 TEAM TO SCORE 20 POINTS FIRST MICHIGAN ST +130 DUKE -150...

That would be a profoundly boring legislative detail except for this: the chairman of the subcommittee is none other than Rep. Jack Murtha. You may remember him. He’s the beefy former Marine who declared in 2005 that the Iraq war had been a failure—and that we needed a rapid “redeployment.” Murtha, say leadership aides who did not want to be named discussing his plans, is hiring a brace of government investigators specifically detailed to probe Iraq spending....

This was supposed to be a make-or-break week in the politics of the war. It is nothing of the kind. We already know where we’re headed. Sometime late this year, perhaps early in 2008, we will begin withdrawing the 30,000 “surge” troops from Iraq. Their departure will have nothing to do with the debate here; they must depart for logistical “rotation” reasons. Later in the year it is possible, though not likely, that some of the remaining 130,000 troops will leave....