The original Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII is a game I remember most fondly. Not only because of my love for Final Fantasy VII and its world as a whole, but because it represented a turning point of sorts in the way that I consumed games. Crisis Core was one of the first I was able to import from Japan thanks in part to the delay between the Western release, and the emergence of easier ways to obtain said titles overseas. Of course, times have changed since then and the era of simultaneous worldwide releases is forever upon us, but that wasn’t always the case. So armed with my copy of Crisis Core in Japanese, my PSP would become its exclusive home for a long time as I played and played and played through it some more. By the time the English version did roll around, I’d completed Crisis Core several times over and there really wasn’t any specific need for me to dive back in again. There wasn’t anything specifically different about the game that warranted a sixth or seventh go at it. Until now. Fast forward 15 years (yes, that’s fifteen whole years) since the original PSP release and Square

The turnaround time from announcement to the fast-approaching release date for Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion is something that’s really impressed me. When it was announced, Square Enix promised a tentative “Winter” date, which as we know can mean anything as long as it drops before March 21. Imagine my surprise when it was then further revealed we’d be returning to the adventures of Zack much sooner than expected. You see, Crisis Core’s upcoming remaster is just weeks away at this point. With a December release in tow, Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion promises to be many things – the likes of which include being “more than a remaster” with upgraded visuals across the board and a retooled battle system. As for what that means in actual practice? Well, I was given a go at the full retail release recently to find out. Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion opens very much the same as the PSP original – you get the CGI cutscene fielded by then Visual Works, along with the introduction of protagonist Zack, who is as ridiculous as ever. It’s important to note that these scenes remain unchanged – in fact, they’ve gone and used the original

In the latest round of information, Square Enix highlights more characters and unique gameplay features found in Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion, a "high effort" remaster of the original 2007 PlayStation Portable game. This prequel, set five years before the events of the PlayStation classic features aspiring SOLDIER candidate Zack Fair, and his journey into uncovering the Shinra Corporations dark truths. Along the way he'll meet members of the Turks, a shadowy organization that carries out Shinra's dirty work in secret — and include Reno and Rude amongst others. Hojo is an unhinged scientist leading the Jenova project, responsible for the creation of the superhuman abilities SOLDIER members receive. Side missions are also aplenty in Crisis Core Reunion, as in the original, and you can embark on them to acquire items and materia outside of the main story path. Materia comes in several forms, including those that allow Zack to cast magic spells and others that let him use powerful abilities. Said materia can also be combined to create stronger iterations, or new types entirely. The DMW (or Digital Mind Wave) mechanic appears as an ongoing 'slot machine' with numeric values attached to characters Zack has encountered on his journey. At

Square Enix showed off a new look at the upcoming Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion, set to release across multiple platforms in just under a month. The video takes a look at the complete overhaul the game has seen since its original release on PSP 15 years ago - including a complete HD graphics overhaul, newly arranged soundtrack, fully voiced dialogue in English and Japanese and an updated battle system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH3App7EPf8 The company also revealed a detailed infographic that shows off the resolution and framerate for each platform version. Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion will run at 4K on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC along with 60 frames per second. The older platforms will cap at 30 frames and lower resolutions. Executive Producer Yoshinori Kitase says, “This is more than a remaster, a game that crosses generations and platforms. We are very proud of all the amazing improvements that the dev team has been able to include." Screenshots Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion launches on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on December 13.

Mobile battle royale Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier is set to close its doors on January 11, 2023, Square Enix announced today. The game will have run for just over a year, having originally launched worldwide on November 17, 2021, when it closes that day at 2:00AM EST. "Despite all our efforts to bring you regular updates with fresh and exciting content, we haven't been able to deliver the experience that we were hoping to, and that you all deserve, so we have made the extremely tough decision to end service," says a notice on the official website. Whilst there is less than three months until the service ends, the development team does promise to continue to make updates during this time for those looking to play until the very end. Alongside this announcement, Square Enix removed the ability to purchase Shinra Credits with real currency. Those with existing credits can still spend them before the game closes in January. Additionally, a Halloween event is on between now and November 1. Check out the teaser for it below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiSulDdL-98

Famitsu shares new footage of Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion, a remaster of the original PSP game due out on December 13th for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Switch. In the footage, we see an early portion of the game that sees SOLDIER 2nd Class Zack Fair deployed on a mission to infiltrate Fort Tamblin. Here you can see some of the new combat tweaks and UI elements in action. Libra has been repurposed to show a health bar on an enemy, and the DMW notifications have also been changed to look more visually similar to Final Fantasy VII Remake. You can check out more information on Crisis Core Reunion, including characters and combat abilities, in our recent post here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiVPAlh2yZU

Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion, a remaster of the original PSP Final Fantasy VII spinoff, is set to release on December 13th for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam. Today, Square Enix debuted a new trailer during the latest Nintendo Direct and shared a new blog that highlights some of the characters you'll meet and systems you'll play with. Being a prequel to the original Final Fantasy VII, the story follows Zack Fair as he aims for the highest ranks of SOLDIER, a military force employed by the nefarious Shinra Electric Power Company. During his rise, he tumbles into a spider's web of controversies involving its most elite members, making his quest to become a hero all the more perilous. The game uses a unique system called the Digital Mind Wave that is a passive force in combat, depicted similarly to a slot machine. This device responds to Zack's emotions, driven by the people he meets on his journey, affecting the buffs bestowed during combat and even special abilities he can deploy. Check out some of the new information Square Enix had to share: What is CRISIS CORE about? Seven years before the events of FINAL FANTASY

Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion will be releasing slightly ahead of its promised Winter launch window, Square Enix announced today. Fans will be able to experience Zack's journey starting December 13 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. This fully revamped remaster of the PSP original features upgraded visuals, all-new character models, environment textures and redone menu interfaces. Alongside the release announcement, we've got a new trailer which can be reviewed in both English and Japanese respectively below. English https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiL7huRoyxM Japanese https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLPk2NOYRQM Screenshots

From now until August 31st, a limited-time asymmetrical Variant Mode comes to Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier. Here you'll be able to transform into enemy monsters more powerful than a standard player character. These include bombs, cactuar, Slug-Ray roboguards, the summoned beast Bahamut, and even the legendary hero Sephiroth. You can check out details on this special mode below. Starting August 31st, Season 4: Feast at the Gold Saucer will begin, adding themed attractions around the map that you can participate in all while doing battle. A new Tornado spell has been added that launches a projectile wind attack that explodes shortly after, knocking targets around. A Chimeric Vengeance and Gil Toss Machine Gun can also be obtained in the field as weapons. And a new Trickster class can throw cards to deal damage and create a decoy of themselves to confuse enemies. Season 4: Feast at the Gold Saucer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSwy5L0hk-8 Variant Mode Variant Mode — a new asymmetrical mode in which candidates break into two teams to compete for victory — is available for a limited time only! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97qYdsyrrU8 This is an asymmetrical mode in which a variant team of 3 members faces off against a candidate team of 9 members. Members on the variant

Square Enix stoked the slow-rolling dumpster fire that is Web3 by announcing a NFT version of a physical Cloud Strife action figure from hit video game Final Fantasy VII and its subsequent Compilation, Remake, and Rebirth. This, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the original 1997 title. The figure is scheduled for release in November 2023 on the official Square Enix Store. The game it’s based on, a tale of capitalistic excess leading to an ecological epoch no doubt seems like prime material to leverage for some quick fake money, assuring investors that you are absolutely, definitely down with the hip new internet thing in exchange for hollowing-out any creative integrity that went into your most renowned title. While the normal action figure costs $129.99, the “Digital Plus Edition” will run you an extra $30, but you’ll get a fancy digital “certificate of authenticity” from Enjin owned by a third-party called Efinity Network, a decentralized “cross-chain blockchain network” that’s aiming to make NFTs more palatable to gamers. You’ll need a Square Enix account and a Enjin wallet app, also not operated by Square Enix, and the ability to deal with more red flags than Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. What happens to your certificate