Posts Tagged ‘Final Fantasy’
Oct16
NYCC Play-Arts Kai on display
2014 at 01:07 pm by admin | Comments Off
Comic-Con has always been a place where companies and manufacturers can talk about their latest upcoming figures and merchandise. Square-Enix, video game developer and toy manufacturer, has continued this trend at last week’s New York Comic-Con with the unveiling of several different upcoming figures in their popular Play-Arts Kai line! the figures shown at NYCC covered a wide variety of mediums and franchises, ranging from comic book classics like Batman, Iron-Man, and Spider-Man to franchises like Final Fantasy, Appleseed, Predator, Vocaloid, and more!
Some highlights from their Play-Arts Kai booth include figures of Batman, Catwoman, and Hatsune Miku redesigned by Square-Enix artist Tetsuya Nomura, who is known for his artwork and character designs for the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts franchises, as well as new figures for the popular “Final Fantasy VII” line of figures, including Tifa, Barret, and Red XIII in their appearances from Advent Children. With no release date yet scheduled for most of these figures, keep your eyes open for more Play-Arts Kai news!
Jul31
Final Fantasy restaurant opens in Tokyo
2014 at 01:12 pm by admin | Comments Off
Ever since Final Fantasy XIV’s relaunch in 2013 as Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, the massively-multiplayer online entry into the classic Final Fantasy franchise has been receiving praise from players all over the world for its immersive world and cooperative gameplay. In commemoration of the anniversary of the game’s launch coming up in August 2014, Square-Enix has opened a brand-new café in Akihabara, Tokyo based on the hit franchise!
The café, called the Eorzea Café, was designed after a location in Final Fantasy XIV titled Carline Canopy, and has been constructed entirely with the mood and theme of the videogame in mind. These elements include giant stained glass windows, dark wood furniture and counters, and even life-sized statues of Moogles, floating bat-like mascots from the Final Fantasy series!
On top of serving unique food and drinks based on Final Fantasy XIV, like the Bahamut Giga Flare Curry or the Weight of the Land Titan Burger, the café features replicas of weapons from the game, and even has a series of computers set up so that customers can play the game while enjoying their food! In commemoration of the grand opening of the café, game director Naoki Yoshida was present at the event, meeting fans and serving lucky customers their orders.
Final Fantasy, which began in 1987 with the release of the original NES classic RPG, has since become a worldwide phenomenon, spanning countless sequels, spinoffs, remakes, anime adaptations, and more. Each game has its own standalone storyline, with no real connection between any of the numbered releases, allowing each game to start off with a new and interesting story. Fans of the franchise have since come to love the games’ soundtracks, characters, and unique plot lines alongside with the classic Final Fantasy turn-based battle gameplay.
Apr29
Game Symphony Japan’s Final Fantasy concert
2014 at 01:30 pm by admin | Comments Off
Video game music has captured the hearts of gamers and fan worldwide over the decades, and orchestras in Japan will pay tribute to these memorable songs with the upcoming Game Symphony Japan event! This event will consist of several concerts dedicated to the medium, and will begin on June 21st with a one-night concert based on the popular Final Fantasy VII game! The concert, which will be held at the SUNTORY Hall in the Akasaka district, will be performed by the Tokyo Chamber Orchestra, and will attempt to recreate the entire story of the game at the concert through their musical scores. The concert will be directed by acclaimed composer Nobuo Uematsu, who is known worldwide for his music in the Final Fantasy franchise, and is sure to be a memorable event for fans everywhere!
Final Fantasy, which began in 1987 with the release of the original NES classic RPG, has since become a worldwide phenomenon, spanning countless sequels, spinoffs, remakes, anime adaptations, and more. Each game has its own standalone storyline, with no real connection between any of the numbered releases, allowing each game to start off with a new and interesting story. Fans of the franchise have since come to love the games’ soundtracks, characters, and unique plot lines alongside with the classic Final Fantasy turn-based battle gameplay.
Nobuo Uematsu is one of the most well-known composers in the video game industry. Self-taught since the age of 12, Uematsu joined video game company Square in 1986, where he created music for a variety of Square’s franchises, most notably the Final Fantasy series. Leaving the company in 2004, Uematsu now heads his own companies, Smile Please and Dog Ear Records, where he works as a freelance video game music composer. His music is some of the most memorable in video game history, and is beloved by fans all across the world.