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We may have the perfect solution to a boring weekend. Bored this weekend? We've got the perfect boredom killer - and it's for a good cause. Right now, a bunch of Final Fantasy fans are speed running almost every major game in the series - and it's all for a good cause.The folks at Crystals for Life are streaming a multi-day speed running marathon right through until Tuesday, playing many of the major FF games - from FF1 to FF13 and even some…

If you haven't heard the news by now, Sony has gone and announced their next generation game platform - the PlayStation 4. During the third party section of today's PlayStation Meeting, Square Enix CTO Yoshihisa Hashimoto ran the Agni's Philosophy demo once again, this time running in real time on Sony's new hardware. Following the demonstration, another Hashimoto appeared on stage - Final Fantasy Versus XIII Producer and Square Enix VP, Shinji Hashimoto. While no game announcements were to be…

Following Japan and Europe, North American fans will now be able to enjoy several digital Final Fantasy titles at a discounted price. The PlayStation Blog promises 50% off select games in the series, ranging from the classics, to the newer Dissidia Final Fantasy. Presumably the sale will commence tomorrow during the regularly scheduled PSN update. You can catch a list of the discounted titles below. DISSIDIA 012 FINAL FANTASY (PSP) DISSIDIA DUODECIM PROLOGUS FINAL FANTASY…

Let's get this out right in front: Agni's Philosophy is not a game. It's a tech demo, and I know there's been speculation abound as to whether or not Square Enix is going to make it into a game. As of now, they're not and the developers of the engine have said as much. FFXV will probably be something else, so it's best not to get hopes up out of fear of running into another FFVII tech demo cycle of…

The results for Japan's female character vote is now in. Much like the earlier male character poll which saw Zack (FFVII) as the over all winner, the fight for the top appears to have been fierce. Lightning came in at #1, just narrowly beating out Aerith after taking what was seemingly an early runaway lead. Aerith and Yuna, however, were fighting for the top spot from the very beginning and lost out to Lightning by only two votes. 46 character…

The latest Final Fantasy game heading to iOS seems to be "All the Bravest." After a teaser site went live last night, some persistent detectives found blatant hints hidden in the source code. The code itself reveals the words "all the bravest" as well as references to the iTunes store. More information will be revealed on January 17th, but it's safe to say the cat's out of the bag for now. Square Enix has promised a mobile revolution - this…

We at UFFSite, RPG Site and Nova Crystallis have partnered with a bunch of other Final Fantasy fan sites and fans in order to create a special celebratory digital magazine to mark the series turning a whopping 25 years old. Featuring a suite of articles offering information, memories and insight into the series, it's a special one-off project. Check it out below, including download links to multiple formats. Enjoy! This is a large file - please keep that in mind while…

2012 has come and gone, and what it a year it was. Final Fantasy XIII-2 along with its assortment of DLC saw its release in the first half of the year, while Final Fantasy itself turned a seasoned 25 years old. Final Fantasy XIV stepped out from its ruined shadow to reveal a beautiful realm reborn, and a third Final Fantasy XIII - Lightning Returns - will be joining the spotlight come 2013. Other events brought memories and anticipation -…

This week's Famitsu came packed with a bonus booklet to celebrate the end of the year and Final Fantasy's 25th anniversary. Contained within included not only a look at the future of the series, but guest illustrations as well as several comments from a selection of the series' staff. Yoshinori Kitase: The most striking memory he has is from one of FFVII’s early meetings where Sakaguchi proposed the game be set in 1999's New York since it was a pretty big…

To all my readers, have a happy Christmas and wonderful New Year! There is much to be excited about in 2013, so as they say... please look forward to it! Best, Erren…

The official Final Fantasy forums recently held a vote to determine the top male characters among users. The results are in, with the top five having been through a rollercoaster race to the finish. Early on Zack and Cloud fought head to head, but Zack's lead widened in the second half. At one point Cloud ran the risk of being outpaced by Zidane, who eventually passed both Tidus and Squall. After a fierce battle, the top five had finally assembled.…

December 18th will be marking the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy, and to celebrate we're giving out some official themed posters! Originally available only at Pax Prime this past September, Square Enix has provided us with a sizable collection of these Yoshitaka Amano designed posters. As part of our first contest in a series of more to come, we'll be giving you a chance to win one for yourself. How to Win Each week from now through the end of December,…

Will you be attending Distant Worlds in Chicago next week? Square Enix promises even more activities aside from the concert proper. Those who arrive to the lobby early enough will be treated to a duet performance by Nobuo Uematsu and Arnie Roth at 6:40PM. The pair will be performing a rendition of various chocobo themes as well as Dark World from Final Fantasy VI. The first 64 fans to sign up will also have their chance to win their way into…

The finalists are in for Square Enix's first ever Final Fantasy Super Fan contest. To the 25 who made it, their entries are now available for viewing via the official contest website. After viewing each selection, you'll be allowed to cast one vote for the video of your choice. The grand prize winner will win a trip to Distant Worlds in Paris, along with their name in the credits of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII among other things. Who deserves…

Square Enix has extended the deadline for its first ever Super Fan contest. You'll now have until October 29th to get your video submissions in, so you'd better hurry! Anyone from all over the world is eligible to enter this contest - all you have to do is create a short 30-60 second clip of yourself and why you should be crowned the #1 Final Fantasy fan. The best entry will not only win a trip to Distant Worlds in…

Square Enix is looking to crown the first-ever global "super fan" of Final Fantasy. As part of their 25th anniversary celebrations for the series, Square Enix is offering fans to prove how much they love Final Fantasy in an all-new contest. The rules are simple: submit a 30-60 second video explaining to the world why you are the ultimate fan. Full details have yet to be announced, but should be available on the official contest site shortly. The crowned Super…

Distant Worlds: The Celebration, which will be hosted in London and Chicago, will be bringing with it a host of new additions and more. The Celebration program is full of exciting premieres, beloved classics and wildcards, including these new Final Fantasy scores: Battle With Four Fiends (FINAL FANTASY IV) Main Theme (FINAL FANTASY V) Vana’diel March (FINAL FANTASY XI) The Dalmasca Estersand (FINAL FANTASY XII) A newly arranged version…

Square Enix has uploaded a promotional video for their upcoming Japan-exclusive Final Fantasy Ultimate Box collection. Set for launch on December 18th, the Ultimate Box features every single mainline (sans XIV) Final Fantasy game on various PlayStation platforms. Included within are: Final Fantasy (PS1, 1 disc) Final Fantasy II (PS1, 1 disc) Final Fantasy III (PSP, 1 disc) Final Fantasy IV (PS1, 1 disc) Final Fantasy V (PS1, 1 disc) Final Fantasy VI (PS1, 1 disc) Final Fantasy VII International (PS1, 4 discs) Final Fantasy VIII (PS1, 4…

Square Enix Channel's recording of "The Future of Final Fantasy" round-table discussion is now available for online viewing. Although slightly edited (they removed the History of Visual Works presentation, for example), most of the original session is intact and includes Hajime Tabata's Tokimeki Final Fantasy, as well as other fan questions posed to series creators. In attendance were - Hajime Tabata (FF Type-0, Crisis Core, Before Crisis) Yusuke Naora (FFVII, VIII, Type-0) Yoshihisa Hashimoto (FFXIV, Agni’s Philosophy) Mitsunori Takahashi (Dissidia) Motomu Toriyama (FFXIII, XIII-2) Isamu Kamikokuryou…

Hey all. We've got a great new giveaway coming to the site here momentarily. Courtesy of Square Enix, we'll be giving away a load of these specially designed Final Fantasy posters. Created to honor this year's 25th anniversary of the series, all 14 mainline entries are gathered here using the designs of Yoshitaka Amano. These are indeed the same posters given out to PAX attendees, so if you missed out you've got another chance coming. Full details on how to win…