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Ori studio head looks to Final Fantasy Tactics for help fixing No Rest for the Wicked's progression, says other devs "haven't paid enough attention" to the JRPG

"I really think Yasumi Matsuno had figured out the proper answer 30 years ago already"

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles review – remastered 1997 classic is even more politically resonant now

This landmark role-playing game remains a revolutionary tour de force

The Guardian - UK

OG Final Fantasy Tactics director admits he "underestimated" how popular The Ivalice Chronicles would be as it passes 1 million copies sold, with the remake's lead teasing future updates

Yasumi Matsuno expected the game to sell that much by 2028

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Final Fantasy Tactics director suggested new routes for The Ivalice Chronicles remake that let you save characters who die – but thinks if they could do that, they should just make a new game

Including one who died in the game's first chapter

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30 Years Ago, One Of The Most Influential Tactics Games Ever Changed RPG Storytelling Forever

Without one of the most influential RPGs ever, 'Final Fantasy Tactics' might not exist, and it's worth playing on its own merits even without that connection.

Inverse

Before ‘Final Fantasy Tactics’ Is Remastered, Play A Strategy Masterpiece To Set The Tone

Final Fantasy Tactics has an enduring legacy as the series' best spinoff, but it wouldn't have been possible without the foundation laid by another game.

Inverse

'Final Fantasy Tactics' Creator Asks Whether Those Who Fail Can Become Happy

In an exclusive interview, Inverse talks to Final Fantasy Tactics' creator and the remaster's director about the game's legacy, present, and future.

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OG Final Fantasy Tactics director "might" have included War of the Lions' added content if he were leading the strategy RPG remaster, but backs the controversial call not to

Yasumi Matsuno also says the PSP port's new storyline is "undoubtedly different from my vision"

GamesRadar

Don't feel bad if you fell for Final Fantasy Tactics' viral "penalty for a crime" meme, the OG strategy RPG's director says "it certainly sounds like something I would have written"

Yasumi Matsuno "didn't know about this funny line until today"

GamesRadar

‘Final Fantasy 7’ Move Over, The Most Anticipated RPG Remake Ever Is Finally Coming Next Year

The long-rumored remake of 'Final Fantasy Tactics' has finally been announced, along with a suite of enhancements and a message from its original creators.

Inverse

'The will to resist is in your hands': Final Fantasy Tactics director makes statement on the political backdrop of the original and the 'inequality and division' that persists today

With an FF Tactics remaster coming, designer Yasumi Matsuno recalls the economic disaster that shaped the original.

PC Gamer

"The will to resist is in your hands": Final Fantasy Tactics writer puts capitalism on blast as the strategy RPG returns nearly 30 years later to a world still filled with "inequality and division"

You dropped your crown, Matsuno-san

GamesRadar

After 4 years of rumors, Final Fantasy Tactics remaster hopes reach an absolute frenzy as director Yasumi Matsuno shares and hastily deletes PlayStation State of Play announcement

"So you're saying there's a chance"

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'Final Fantasy XIV' Devs Explain Why They Chose FFXI For the Game’s Latest Big Crossover

Echoes of Vana'diel is Final Fantasy XIV's most ambitious alliance raid yet, and it was a complex process bringing two tremendous MMOs together.

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10 years on, the most infamous gaming Kickstarter of them all is still trying to reach the finish line: 'I want to explicitly state that this project is not dead'

Somehow, Unsung Story returned.

GamesRadar

Final Fantasy Tactics was originally an RTS RPG inspired by the director's cult classic Super Nintendo game, but his boss said "NOT THIS ONE!"

These gorgeous sample images have me obsessed with what might have been

GamesRadar

Final Fantasy Tactics director encourages fans begging for a remake to give Unicorn Overlord their support: "The market for tactical RPGs is small"

"Calm down"

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Final Fantasy Tactics director says there's currently "no plans" to remaster the RPG

Yasumi Matsuno has cleared up the rumors

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Final Fantasy Tactics dev adds fuel to remaster rumour with a very specific response to a fan

'What would you want from a remaster that definitely isn't happening?'

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Final Fantasy 14 legend Yoshi-P witnessed one of early MMO history's most infamous mishaps firsthand

Have you ever heard about the Lord British incident in Ultima Online?

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Final Fantasy 12 director shoots down 17-year rumor about the game's main character

No, Basch was never meant to be the protagonist

Inverse

27 years later, the most important strategy RPG got the remake it deserves

'Tactics Ogre Reborn' is the most impactful remake of 2022, managing to straddle a thin line between staying true to the original and creating something new.

Inverse

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.

Inverse

'Tactics Ogre: Reborn' release date, platforms, and trailer for the RPG remake

The remake of this classic tactical RPG has finally been officially announced and it's coming sooner than expected. Here are all the details you need to know.

Inverse

'Tactics Ogre: Reborn' leaks, platforms, and gameplay changes in the RPG remake

The remake of this classic tactical RPG may not be officially announced, but that hasn't stopped a plethora of information from making its way out.

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