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Square Enix is Already Making the Case for Another Turn-Based Game After Final Fantasy XVI

Final Fantasy XVI is a welcome departure but Square Enix has plenty of great turn-based titles to use as inspiration for the next game in the series.

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LordoftheCritics780d ago

Those few titles can benefit from being turn based.

The next FF title will improve upon real time combat.

raWfodog778d ago

I will be very surprised if FF goes back to turn-based combat. I feel that SE has shifted FF to permanent action-RPG status while still having their other titles turn-based. Something for everyone to love.

Eonjay778d ago

These articles are just for show. The very moment that Square announces a turn based Final Fantasy, they will find some arbitrary nitpick and they won't stop till they have destroyed the game.

sparky77780d ago

No way they go back to turn based unless FF16 bombs either critically or commercially which I don't see happening. They haven't had a turn based game since 10 it's best just to leave Atlus to that since they are pros at it.

DarXyde779d ago

Atlus are indeed pros at it, but the fact that evolution of turn based combat is still feasible is exactly why they should go for it. Valkyria Chronicles is another one, though that's along RTS lines.

They absolutely should pursue turn based in the future.

andy85779d ago

You say that but Dragon Quest is still turn based so SE are still pros at it too

Eonjay778d ago

As someone playing Live a Live and loving it, I can confirm that Square is still making turn based and that the obsession with Final Fantasy has nothing to do with turn-based games at all.

Whxian777d ago

so the best example you could come up with is essentially an old game that was remade while retaining the gameplay?

shinoff2183780d ago (Edited 780d ago )

Lots of us still prefer and enjoy. We're looking for a little more then just button mashing with an occasional change.

Ff would still sell millions upon millions no matter the combat.

Dq11 was better then any ff since 9 or 10 imo. I get maybe the younger audience just can't focus long enough without losing interest but I feel square should try.

-Foxtrot779d ago

" Ff would still sell millions upon millions no matter the combat"

Exactly which is why I don't get Square not doing it

The brand is that powerful, just do a turn based game

Eonjay779d ago

One imagines that they do research to get a feel for what the wider audience has an appetite for. Armed with this knowledge they set out create a product that will be both unique and successful.

FinalFantasyFanatic778d ago

^This, they can basically do anything with the game and it'll still sell, Look at the last decade or so, the quality doesn't really matter that much.

goldwyncq779d ago

Action RPG =/= Button mashing

Do you consider Dark Souls a button masher game?

Daeloki779d ago

"I get maybe the younger audience just can't focus long enough without losing interest but I feel square should try."

Generalizing just a tad there arent you? I personally do prefer "button mashers" as you so graciously phrased it, some of my recent favourites being Elden Ring, God of War, Ghost of Tsushima and FF7R. That doesn't mean I don't enjoy turn based games. However, as long as FF games tend to be, I do believe action rpg is a better format. Long turn based games run the risk of getting stale after a while, especially if the combat doesn't introduce new stuff along the entire game. It's not about the focus necessarily, it just get's repetitive. That said, everyone has different tastes and preferences. I mean I get that maybe you in your age can't keep up with the fast paced action games anymore.

Chard778d ago

VI and X are my favourite FF games but their turn based combat has very little to do with that. Much like random battles I had to tolerate, I'm don't mind if I never play another turn based game.

XiNatsuDragnel780d ago

We need parasite eve 3 or remake.

Yui_Suzumiya778d ago

Don't you mean Parasite Eve 4? Parasite Eve 3 came out on PSP a really long ass time ago.

XiNatsuDragnel778d ago

Oh yeah parasite eve 4 with jrpg elements and re4 og tank controls that'll be brilliant.

TricksterArrow777d ago

That is considered non-canon, just a spin-off.

Flawlessmic780d ago

I'm happy either way to be honest.

Ff16 right now is my most wanted game so if that lives up to yoshi ps standard the preview then I'll gladly take more of it.

As an old school final fantasy fan I'd also be stoked for a proper big budget turn based ff however I think those days are long gone.

Bravely default and it's sequel are great though so would love to see a larger budget BD title

Hofstaderman779d ago

As apprehensive as I am regarding the battle system I’m hyped to space. Two and a half months left and the few European magazines has the game on their covers. Can’t wait any longer.

Flawlessmic779d ago (Edited 779d ago )

I hear ya but it the dev from dmc 5 handling the combat,so the combat system really couldn't be in better hands, add yoshi p and his team, how great the game looks, the epicness of it all. Being able to fight eikon vs eikon that I grew up summoning, the setting. Mann I'm so pumped.

Ff is gonna be proper back with this one, different yes but each final fantasy has always been its own game, now the battle systems are catching up I'm happy for them to switch it up game from game.

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Tomb Raider 12 dev brings in “external partner” as Embracer delays mysterious AAA game to FY 2026/27

Tomb Raider 12 developer has brought in an "external partner" as mysterious AAA game gets delayed to FY 2026/27 by Embracer.

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RaidenBlack1d 22h ago

What are the chance the mystery game is a Deus Ex?
Yea I wish ...

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FTC drops case against Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal

The FTC has officially dropped its case against Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

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slate914d ago

The sweet smell of tax dollars burning

Killa784d ago

From the unemployment this deal caused, no doubt.

Obscure_Observer3d ago

"The sweet smell of tax dollars burning"

They never stood a chance. It was a lost cause from the start. And yet, still, they´d decided to go ahead and double down on their bs to bleed the taxpayer even more.

dveio3d ago

The IRS demands 29bn USD in not paid taxes from Microsoft.

If we're talking bleeding.

1Victor3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

@slate: “ The sweet smell of tax dollars burning “

The smell of political donations endorsements under the table.
There I fixed it it for you
We all knew Microsoft plan of “10 years of all systems publishing “ and some of its supporters happy that after all the games would be “exclusive to Xbox “ now that things have changed and Microsoft got humbled by the lost of money from CoD going down from OVER A BILLI🤑N to
MILLI😩NS the sales failing of games that would released on PlayStation and be forced by INVESTORS asking for their M🤑NEY to grow faster than the next 10 years it is obvious that it would be a waste of money to continue this litigation.
Edit:@obscured: “ They never stood a chance. It was a lost cause from the start “

Same as your grievance stages.
Have you passed the bargaining stage yet ? Or are you still on the anger stage 🤣

slate913d ago

I knew my singe bipartisan sentence would bring out the crazies. Thanks for the wall

Astrokis3d ago

Not sure if I’m disturbed or entertained but either way I hope you are alright

OtterX4d ago

I think they're convinced now that MS won't (and can't) withhold releases from conpeting platforms. MS on the street corner now like, "Who wants a taste?!"

PhillyDonJawn4d ago

I wont be too sure of that. Gotta wait and see till after these deals expire

OtterX4d ago

That's how it always starts, "I'll just work this street corner for a short while until I get caught up on my bills..."

Tacoboto4d ago

Oh yeah, they're totally gonna make Xbox exclusives again, with the hardware they're totally committed to selling and making available lol

raWfodog4d ago

As far as I'm aware, the only 'deal' that was discussed was for Call of Duty. Xbox had no obligation to make any of their other games multiplatform. They did that of their own accord.

OtterX3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

**btw, I'm talking about street food vendors, just in case there's any confusion!

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Lightning774d ago (Edited 4d ago )

I've seen videos and talk a online speculating MS long game. Some think that MS multiplat move is use to appease the FTC so they can buy more and is somehow a move that could get Sony to open up their platform. In other words them going third party and letting their games go everywhere. MS possible scheme and ulterior motives, speculated by Jeff Grubb is that putting Xbox store on PS via regulation Which would hurt PS buissness very badly because that 30% cut would be even less or not a cut at all. MS buys more because they're "playing nice" by opening up its platform to Epic store and steam which would force Apple and Sony to open up their ecosystem to other stores like MS.

If that's the case that'll mean as I said before, PS fans buying Cod on PS via MS store would give 100% maybe even 90% of the money being pocketed by MS while Sony's store front wanes when it comes to third party because guess what? MS is buying more third party and preying off the extreme ignorance of the FTC. Manipulation of the FTC and MS overtaking the PS store and customers

My thing is this. I know it's a opinion and speculation but why does Sony have to open up its store or force them to go multiplat? If they still believe in selling their freakin console then let them do it. If they want to provide the best games and the best content for its fans then let them do it!? Why because the competition is trash at selling games and consoles for 14 years now Sony has to change? MS using the ignorance of the FTC to overtake gaming as we know it?

Again it's just talk and opinion but man this seems very, very possible imo.

dveio4d ago

Well, at the time, I actually did think the FTC and CMA did a poor job in court. But also the judge.

Having said that - it is what it is.

If 75bn mergers in any industry ain't a threshold to deny them, then I don't know what is.

As far as your thoughts about other 3rd parties getting taken over in the future go:

I think publisher buyouts are off the list now. I think it would be reeeeally difficult for MS to win another trial try taking over any other publisher.

But smaller studios ... maybe.

However, right now I can't see studios out there advocating for a buyout from Microsoft.

That isn't to say an announcement of such couldn't drop on Monday already. Because we today know that Microsoft had approached a plethora of other studios in 2018 to 2021, such as IOI, CD Project, etc.

We'll see. And we can't do anything about it. It's up to trade commissions and then probably courts to decide.

Lightning773d ago (Edited 3d ago )

"I think publisher buyouts are off the list now. I think it would be reeeeally difficult for MS to win another trial try taking over any other publisher."

That's the thing MS is ticking all the boxes by not have anything be exclusive so the CMA/FTC see that they're doing "fair practice" in games and content distribution. Which technically greenlits more aquisions or it makes it easier for acquisitions because MS is a mega publisher now.

"However, right now I can't see studios out there advocating for a buyout from Microsoft."

Hopefully not but them going multiplat could entice Studios to join MS because nothing is not longer exclusive which means more money for them, studio and teams.

We can't do nothing about it but Sony can. They can block xbox games on their console (lose that 30% cut) but Sony won't do that because that's money that will be lost and Sony runs a buissness. That's the only way to hurt or slow down Xbox.

I'm probably over thinking it as I do these things but it's something we shouldn't just ignore and be weary of MS motives here. I'm keeping an eye on them.

Rancegamerx3d ago

The idea that Microsoft is manipulating the FTC and forcing Sony to open its platform is silly and has no evidence to back it up. Microsoft’s multiplatform approach is 100% due to past failures and its laughable position in the gaming industry. Their best attempt was a fluke and a lie, brought on by Sony’s missteps and a poorly made machine that broke down too often.

Sony would never allow themselves to be "forced" to do anything; they control their platform and storefront perfectly fine without the need or desire to add an unnecessary Microsoft storefront. Even if, by some flaw on Sony’s part, Microsoft were able to introduce its store on PlayStation, Sony would adapt rather than collapse. Digital storefront competition already exists (Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox Store), and PlayStation’s business won’t suddenly "wane."

Also, regulators like the FTC don’t operate on ignorance—they actively assess market behavior to prevent monopolies. Microsoft isn’t secretly overtaking gaming with some ultimate scheme. The industry might be changing or shifting (for the worse, in my opinion), but Sony will continue evolving based on market trends, not because of alleged schemes.

Gaming isn’t about one company "playing nice" or another being "forced" to change—it’s about making money with games, something Microsoft has yet to achieve in 25+ years.

Lightning773d ago

"The idea that Microsoft is manipulating the FTC and forcing Sony to open its platform is silly and has no evidence to back it up."

That's why I said it was all speculation that's what Jeff Grubb opinion. I made that clear several times. You know what's funny? When Jim was in court ppl got mad at the FTC for protecting Jim Ryan instead of the consumer. Maybe he was right to worry about his business. Now look Releasing Xbox games on PS keeps MS studio an a float. Now Xbox games are all over PS now. Maybe Jim was onto something.

MS is still competing with Sony just in a very different way. The FTC back down mainly means they can buy more and MS next steps can proceed. We'll have to see what happens in the future but I wouldn't be so sure on your stance.

InUrFoxHole3d ago

@Lightning77
MS putting games everywhere is the most consumer friendly thing I've seen a game company do.

dveio3d ago

@InUrFox

What does "putting everywhere" actually mean?

This book has so many pages.

• Xbox was dying in revenue
• Regulators put a 10 year deal on CoD
• Microsoft had to give away the streaming
• Spencer himself only offered 3 yrs initially

And most importantly

• Again, Xbox was dying in revenue

Xbox have the benefit of their actual financial situation giving regulators and courts the impression they release games everywhere, what they actually do.

But for reasons they can't be proven guilty of anything in court.

I'm not judging, it's just what it is.

IF the Series generation would have developed differently and was much more successful, I don't hesitate any second to believe in what Spencer had originally planned to do:

• Make everything Xbox exclusive
• We today know that Spencer had also approached Sega, From Software, CD Project, Nintendo, and even Valve was on their list of buyouts.

MS are playing a card here everyone knows why they are doing it.

Putting Doom "everywhere", which even was it already before it got bought, ain't a MS thing.

It would had hurt them in many ways if they'd put it exclusively to Xbox.

But, no matter what - it is what it is.

Xbox bought themselves back into the game. And I think many people just don't have very fond feelings towards this behaviour, wether on corporate nor private levels.

Let's see how they'll run with it.

In 2030, but most importantly after regulations will have expired we will learn better.

Reaper22_3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

Seemed like a lost cause anyway. Microsoft gambled and it paid off big time. That's what you call a big boss move. Sony played a huge part in the success of that acquisition.

wesnytsfs3d ago

Bout time. Pointless from the start.

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Clash Royale gets a new Netflix animated show, joining Arcane and Castlevania

Clash of Clans and Clash Royale are getting the Arcane treatment thanks to an exciting new partnership between Netflix and Supercell.

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