"It might be a while until next March for Square Enix’s highly anticipated sequel Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. But it’s never too early to get psyched for the inevitably awesome musical composition of the soundtrack.
That hype undoubtedly got its kickoff at E3 2013, where it was revealed that lead composer Masashi Hamauzu would enlist the help of Boston-based Video Game Orchestra to orchestrate the Square Enix RPG soundtrack, due out in Japan at the same time as the game’s release on Nov. 21, 2013.
Being familiar with the symphonic rock band thanks in part to their stellar performance at PAX East this past March, yours truly got the chance to chat up VGO lead guitarist Shota Nakama. We discussed the upcoming release of Lightning Returns, delved into Nakama’s videogame music origins and even picked his brain about his favorite JRPG battle theme.
Hit up the interview past the break, and if you’re the type to enjoy an audio companion, the entire interview I conducted with him is also featured in the newly-released Episode 52 of the Pixelitis Podcast, starting at the 48:40 mark."
- Patrick Kulikowski
"I am truly happy just to be able to send my child out into the world once again" - Hironobu Sakaguchi
Well Nintendo and Squaresoft is where he started. I totally understand why he doesn't want to do FF now. If so I'm happy for either a remaster of Last Story or a new entry/spiritual successor. Loved the battle system of Last Story.
Wish my parents bought me a NES as a kid I would have played the first FF game. But I was lucky to have a SNES I played a bit of FF6 and just went to Chrono Trigger. When the FF collection releases I-VI Collection Anniversary drops I will take my time to play each Final Fantasy.
I mean… this is kinda obvious. The original final fantasy and its early sequels were on…
Square Enix announced its financial results for the three-month period which started on April 1 and ended on June 30, 2024.
They need more exclusives. That's the smart thing to do for 3rd party developers. /S
Here are some concerns regarding FF 7 Rebirth:
1) Completion rate of Part 1: Can Square Enix expect those who haven't finished Part 1 to purchase Part 2 at $70?
2) Requirement of a PS5: If someone enjoyed Part 1 on PS4, is there a significant advantage in purchasing a PS5 for the game, especially when PS4 continues to release new games?
3) Exclusivity issues.
Final thoughts on FF7: Cherish and relish Part 3, as it's likely the last time Square Enix will undertake such a project. Anticipate that future remakes will be scaled down or merely remastered.
Sales are down because pixel remaster sold 2+million and FF16 sold 3 million+ during the same time period last year and i don't think any big(or any?) square enix game released from april to june 30th of this year.
I am not sure why some sources put this in a negative light. Square had no major releases this quarter so it makes sense the sales would be less. What's good is than they found a way to lower their expenses to increase their profits given that no one was laid off.
The Square Enix CEO has recently confirmed in a shareholders' meeting that it is still working hard on multiple small-sized games.
I thought they said they were focusing on bigger games… so, we’re staying the same now?
Well I don’t mind more HD-2D games.. preferably something like FFVI, Chrono Trigger, or Xenogears.