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Final Fantasy 16 PC release skips 2023 as producer doubles down on PS5 exclusivity

Yoshi-P has outright said "the PC version will not come out in half a year" quelling rumours of a 2023 PC release

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Final Fantasy 16 ditches the RPG series’ tradition of quirky minigames

If you’re looking forward to seeing what Final Fantasy 16 minigames Square Enix has in store, you’re in for a disappointment

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'Final Fantasy 16's Producer Is Right, It's Time to Retire "JRPG"

In a recent interview, 'FFXVI' producer Naoki Yoshida made a strong case for why it's time to retire this dated term.

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Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida thinks JRPG is a bad word

Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida isn’t a fan of the term “JRPG” after seeing it used negatively for years, and he's not the only one

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'Final Fantasy 16' Devs Reveal Why Easy Mode Was Never an Option

Producer Naoki Yoshida, Director Hiroshi Takai, and Combat Director Ryota Suzuki spill the beans on 2023's most anticipated RPG.

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Final Fantasy 16 developer squashes rumours of PC version – tells fans to just 'buy a PS5'

In a recent mahjong stream, Final Fantasy 16 developer Yoshi-P states that he doesn't know where PC game rumours came from

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Final Fantasy 16 producer comments on potential PC version

Naoki Yoshida thinks people should just 'buy a PS5'

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Final Fantasy 14 director cites Japanese game show as inspiration for Island Sanctuary

Naoki Yoshida told us all about the inner workings of Final Fantasy 14's new maritime settlement-building mode.

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'Final Fantasy 16's villain could be hiding a shocking secret

'Final Fantasy XVI's villain remains one of the biggest question marks about the game, and their true identity could be a wild twist for the franchise.

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'Final Fantasy 16' release date revealed in intense Game Awards trailer

'Final Fantasy XVI' closed out The Game Awards 2022 with an explosive new trailer. Here's what we learned from it, including the 'FFXVI' release date.

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Square Enix announces Final Fantasy 16 release date at The Game Awards

Square Enix is planning a Final Fantasy 16 release date for very early in summer 2023 as promised

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Final Fantasy 16 rating prompts release date speculation

The first Final Fantasy 16 rating is up, and it sounds like the Square Enix RPG is earning its “mature” standing

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The Final Fantasy 16 release date won’t be delayed, Yoshida says

The Final Fantasy 16 release date may be sooner than we thought, as Square Enix says the game is 95 percent complete and won’t face a delay

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‘FFXIV’ Patch 6.25 release date, Hildibrand quests, and job balance changes

‘FFXIV' Patch 6.25 is brining a continuation to the Hildibrand questline, on top of a handful of other additions. Here's everything you need to know.

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PS5 price hike puts 'Final Fantasy 16' in danger

The console exclusivity of 'Final Fantasy 16' has Japanese fans worried they won't be playing the game now that the PS5 has a higher price tag.

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9 years ago, one game changed Final Fantasy forever

Nine years ago the Final Fantasy series saw one of its most important releases, and the franchise hasn't been the same since.

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The King of Final Fantasy reveals why the series is “struggling”

The producer of the hotly anticipated 'Final Fantasy XVI' shares his thoughts on the future of the beloved RPG franchise — and what's next for online games.

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Final Fantasy 14 Live Letter 72: where and when to watch

Letter from the producer live returns, and director Naoki Yoshida will divulge all sorts of new information about patch 6.2.

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'Final Fantasy XVI' theory reveals a shocking twist hiding in plain sight

As the much anticipated release of Final Fantasy XVI gets closer, fans are theorizing that an unlikely character could be hiding a massive secret.

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Here’s how to watch the Final Fantasy 14 patch 6.2 live letter

Final Fantasy 14’s latest live letter for patch 6.2 from producer Naoki Yoshida goes live today (July 1.) at 4 a.m. PT. Here’s how you can watch it in English.

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'Final Fantasy 16’s most controversial feature is a welcome return to form

'Final Fantasy 16' is taking the series in a lot of interesting new directions, but one big change may actually bring it closer to the series' roots.

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'FF16’s “mature” story could ruin the best part of the games

The latest entry in Square Enix's long-running franchise may be a return to form, yet the overambitious focus on a mature story may lead the game to disappoint.

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5 things you didn’t know about Final Fantasy XVI

Final Fantasy 16 just got an explosive second trailer, and Naoki Yoshida has been revealing new facts about the game ever since.

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7 years ago, 'Final Fantasy 14' proved it is the best game in the series

The first expansion to 'Final Fantasy XIV' has paved the way for the masterful storytelling the MMO has delivered in subsequent expansions.

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Final Fantasy 16 has a mature rating to tell a story with ‘difficult adult themes’

Final Fantasy 16 will be the first mainline game in the series to come with a mature content rating.

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