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Shuhei Yoshida on how Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest exclusives changed the fate of PlayStation

BIG Conference's Honorary Award recalls Japanese publishers' scepticism before releasing the PS1 in the mid-90s.

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Hofstaderman522d ago

At one point Sony held shares in Square, around 2000-2001. After the Spirits Within they resold these to Square but their partnership has always been amicable. Miss the old Square where they took risks: Xenogears, Threads of Fate, Brave Fencer Musashi, Front Mission, we won't see games like these ever again.

DarXyde522d ago

I think we can, because inevitably, developers can and should reel in their project budgets. I don't really need all the blockbusters that push hardware to their limits, honestly. I'm quite fond of smaller projects and indies. I had way too much fun with Hotline Miami back in the day, for instance.

They should absolutely bring back these types of games, even if the visuals and technology are super dated. Just integrate modern features. Great way to make compelling content and fundraiser for future projects. If a game is aiming to be beautiful, the critique is different, but if it leans into an art style or an era of gaming, I'm all for it. Just modernize it. Best example of how this can be done in recent memory is Persona 5.

Hofstaderman522d ago

True, unfortunately the commercial success of FFXV has otherwise sidelined them on to a certain mentality. I agree with you that certain concepts should take your approach, the question is whether the Square of today has the appetite for that when they so focused on trying to capture a younger gamer audience. One thing is for certain, the golden age of JRPGs was the 90's PlayStation era.

shinoff2183521d ago

I hate the overly animal Ness of persona 5. Just turns me off. I loved the old personas

FinalFantasyFanatic522d ago

I just miss those gens of risk taking from multiple developers period, I don't really care that much for modern day Square-Enix, I just keep wishing for ports of their older games to modern systems. The 90's were a good time to be a gamer.

shinoff2183521d ago

The golden age man. I liked dragon quest 11 alot. One of my fav jrpgs in the last 15 20 years. It was really enjoyable. I'm with you mostly I don't like square stuff as much as used to and want remasters of golden age stuff for my Playstation(personally) picked up ogre tactics. Wish I could find the couple other remasters they've done physically for ps4. Off topic oops. So yea. I hate that they are trying for the younger audience so hard. Personally I don't think most young gamers finish games. The few I know dont

FinalFantasyFanatic521d ago

I really enjoyed DQ 11 too, it was a good blend of old and new, although it mostly stuck closely to it's roots, that's what I liked about it.

shinoff2183521d ago

He'll yea old square was great. Now they are just trying to make most of their games action games.

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Original Final Fantasy 7 - Is it Worth Playing in 2024?

Final Fantasy 7 has come back under the spotlight thanks to the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but is it worth replaying the original?

ravens5219d ago

Got to Zacks part in 7 Rebirth. Said f it. Finishing my game in 7 og. Just got to part 2 yesterday. I also got Crisis Core... So it'll be a while before I'm back to Rebirth. I just keep thinking about it too smh, want to get back to playing it. Not till I know Zacks story though. I beat 7 og sooooooo long ago, it's crazy going through it again and remembering things.

MrNinosan19d ago (Edited 19d ago )

Got to Zacks part in Rebirth?
You mean you started the game and turned it off?
The game starts with Zack...

ravens5218d ago

... Really 🤓 lol. His second part, I've played for 80hrs lmao. <---- PS5 Run time, probably not all game time. You guys know how it goes.

VIK212118d ago (Edited 18d ago )

Did you not ever play the OG FF7? After you recruit Vincent, later in the game, disc 3, return to that basement and look at the pod, there's a whole Zack story that'll trigger as a memory.... it's well hidden in the game and a lot of things regarding Zack are cleared up. FF7 Crisis Core is basically an extend feature of that hidden flashback... It took me years to discover it back then lol

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

MrNinosan18d ago

@ravens52
80 hours in Rebirth by doing everything, and you should've reached Zacks story about 5 times 🤣

ravens5218d ago

Ye I kno that's y I said not all gameplay time. But also I am very anal when it comes to exploring.

ravens5218d ago

Not to mention fighting Titan at his full strength. Hours spent trying still haven't succeeded. Found all 3 ruins but I'ma masochist when it comes to games.

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Barlos19d ago

Very much so. Graphically it's dated but the story and the gameplay haven't aged a day. It's still one of my all time favourite RPGs and for me is better than Remake in some ways.

Barlos19d ago (Edited 19d ago )

It always takes me back to Christmas 1997, I got it as a gift and I was blown away when I played it. I couldn't believe games could look that good. The combination of pre rendered backgrounds and FMV really made it stand out. It definitely still has a certain charm that modern games can't replicate.

I can't imagine people will still be talking about Remake and Rebirth in 27 years.

Tapani18d ago

Fully agreed. To me the atmosphere, pacing, gameplay and music are all better than in the remake.

Rebel_Scum19d ago

Yes, play this, skip remake, start rebirth for new players.

I_am_Batman19d ago

Skip Remake? That's terrible advice.

leahcim19d ago

Remake is so amazing, pure FFVII Love, play it on PS5 please! aww the graphics the battles, the music... a dream come true.

Rebel_Scum19d ago (Edited 19d ago )

I disagree Batman

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Famitsu Weekly Sales [3/25-3/31] - Princess Peach, Dragon’s Dogma 2 + Winning Post 10 2024 in top 10

Sales ranking announced by Famitsu. This time, we bring you a summary of estimated weekly game software and hardware sales from March 25th to March 31st, 2024.

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ZeekQuattro23d ago

Hardware Sales (followed by lifetime sales)

Switch OLED Model – 42,957 (6,958,780)
PlayStation 5 – 18,272 (4,713,002)
Switch Lite – 8,302 (5,793,705)
Switch – 6,274 (19,755,912)
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 2,574 (746,561)
Xbox Series X – 938 (252,674)
PlayStation 4 – 679 (7,925,339)
Xbox Series S – 438 (306,446)
New 2DS LL (including 2DS) -6 (1,192,906)

VersusDMC22d ago

Rise of the ronin sold twice as much as Dragons Dogma 2 this week...but no articles about that. It's only news if a PS exclusive is being outsold.