The Tokyo Game Show has begun, and a new trailer has been released for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Check it out!


It’s not all gameplay footage like the last awesome trailer, and doesn’t show a whole lot that's really new, which is kind of disappointing. But you can definitely see the massive new environments, the very fast-paced battle system, and, most importantly, chocobos!

For those of you eagerly awaiting information on the PS3 release: while we were originally promised more details during the TSG, it looks like that announcement will not be made until October. We’ll have more details as they become available. ...

If you didn't know, the annual Tokyo Game Show is going on right now. Lately, the show has been more and more about mobile games, but we still occasionally get new(ish) game announcements. Like this one.

Revealed in Famitsu magazine, this PS3 collection includes HD versions of KH Final Mix and Re: Chain of Memories. It also has all the cutscenes from KH 358/2 days re-made in HD for your viewing pleasure.

It's set to come out in Japan next year. TGS has just started, so keep an eye out for more news on the various Square Enix franchises.


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Recently, we reported on a Q&A session with Producer Naoki Yoshida about Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, where he stated that the max gil allowed would be reduced to 10% of the current value (999,999,999 to 99,999,999). Well, it turns out it’s more complicated than that, and Yoshida has issued a clarification on the FFXIV forums.

It turns out that basically all gil is being reduced to 10% of its current value. This includes the prices of NPC goods, how much NPCs will pay for your items, the amount of gil received as loot and rewards, and, most significantly, the amount of gil currently in players’ possession. If you have 1,000,000 gil in the bank, when ARR is released you will no longer be a millionaire.

Apparently this major change is, in large part, an attempt to “rectify the increase in cost of items relative to the price of arrows, since archers in A Realm Reborn will no longer need arrows.” All archers will now apparently come with a Time Lord quiver that holds an infinite number of arrows.

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Have you ever played a Final Fantasy game and thought that it would make a pretty great book? Well dream no longer folks, because the first three Final Fantasy games look like they're set for novelization.


This is a perfect opportunity for Square Enix's writing team to flex their creative muscles. FFI has long been the subject of entertaining Let's Plays, mostly due to its lack of characterisation and paperthin plot. With a novelization, Square Enix can stand to build upon the first gem in their crown and give us a somewhat familiar tale to enjoy. Let's not forget how good FFII and FFIII were either, though!

Square Enix has a habit of relegating these kinds of things to Japan-only, but here's hoping they make an appearance for Western audiences soon. In the mean time, better start asking your translator friends for some help!

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To complement the giant box set of every game in the series, it looks like Square Enix will also be releasing new Ultimania guides for the series. It's reported that these Ultimania guides will feature even more rare and obscure information than the previous ones, including some never before seen art.


Square Enix plan to release three compilations; the first one covers the Nintendo era titles, the second covers the PS1 titles and the last book covers FFX-FFXIV. They'll set you back about ¥3,255 each ($42|£26|€32).

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In celebration of Final Fantasy's 25th anniversary we have constructed the first ever Final Fantasy Olympics!



Sign up with your favorite Final Fantasy's team and compete in minigames to earn points for your team! A General Roster thread can be found here, this thread will link you to all of the rosters so you can sign up to compete for your chosen team! Be the best FF athlete and your ability in have all things FF tested! ...

Do you rate yourself as a bit of a singer? Too shy or socially awkward for those singing contests on the TV? Then why not audition for a spot in an upcoming Square Enix game!


Square Enix are holding auditions for a spot in an unspecified upcoming title. The first round requires hopefuls to sing a cover of one of five The World Ends With You songs though, so here's hoping it's that sequel we're all wanting!

If you can read Japanese then check out the official Square Enix page yourself. Otherwise, just get your recordings done by September 24 and fire them off to Square yourself! Good luck~

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Square Enix responded to some simple questions about the Final Fantasy X HD remake with some pretty shady responses. When asked for updates on the progress of the game - announced over a year ago now - the response was that corporate stonewall: "Thanks for your inquiry. We have no information on Final Fantasy X HD to share at this time."



So the guys at PSU decided to try an easier question: is it still in development?

"Again, we have no information we can share at this time. Sorry," was the response from Square Enix. Definitely not comforting news. Hopefully some solid details on FFX HD are released soon! ...

It seems as though Square Enix has been hanging around with Sony too much and believes their online store has been hacked. Attempting to reach any one of their online stores brings up a notice which explains the concerns.


The statement from SE says that the company is investigating the matter to see if any personal data was compromised. Apparently the concern is mostly over the US side of things. The hacked server contains non-financial data like names, mailing addresses and phone numbers, but didn't have contain credit card info. Keep tabs on your credit cards anyway is SE's advice.

“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by the suspension of the Square Enix Online Shop,” the company stated. “We take data security extremely seriously and we regret any inconvenience this may have caused our customers and fans. ...

Square Enix continues their portable push with another iOS (and this time Android too!) game called Demons' Score. You might have guessed from the title that it is heavily based on music - in fact, it's quite a hectic looking rhythm game with a decent amount of action. Square Enix have released the opening video and a little tutorial video. Don't try and tap your computer screen though, I already tried it and it doesn't work!

We're being treated to quite a show here. For arguably such a minor game, Square Enix have assembled an impressive team. The composers - who are really the most important feature of a musical kind of game - include Yoko Shimomura (Kingdom Hearts), Keiichi Okabe (Nier/Tekken), ZUNTATA (Groove Coaster), Naoshi Mizuta (Final Fantasy XI), Ryo Yamazaki (Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers), and Kohei Tanaka (Sakura Wars), with more rumoured to be on the way. Not bad at all, I must say! If you're a fan of games like Elite Beat Agents then this might just be up your ...

For those who don't know, FFXIV's changes have been addressed by the producer many times in the past. Once before doing a question answer session!



He's back at it again! This thread in their official forums is being used to ask the producer questions which he will answer! Anyone with a Square Enix account can ask producer Yoshida questions about FFXIV and a Realm Reborn! Yoshida's answers will be posted to their live youtube and twitter! Get in there and ask questions!

When the Q&A is over, EoFF will have complete coverage of what was asked and answered! For a summary of what was asked, see comments below! ...

It's the second week of our Final Fantasy Fan Art Showcase of the Week, and we have several new artworks to show off to our wonderful viewers. If you were impressed with the first week's artworks, then I am positive you will just be just as impressed with what I have in this week's showcase. You may in fact, see a familiar style of art from our very own black orb, as one of his own artwork has been chosen! It's always a pleasure when our very own members can contribute art, and we hope that we will see more from our members. However, let's take a look at our wonderful Showcase we have prepared for this week.

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FF1 Garland

Yes, this art is from black orb, the multiple winner of the Best Artist Ciddie award. Simply amazing.

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A nice stylized artwork of Beatrix from Final Fantasy IX. She is a quite the beaut, ain't she?

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Here at Eyes On Final Fantasy, community is a big deal! That's why every Thursday we will be providing you with some of the newest rumblings from within EoFF's forums! The thrills! The chills! The tears! The laughs! Every week . THURSDAYS! So what's been going on in the userbase of EoFF for the past week? Let's find out!

• For those who don't know Cid's Knights are moderators of EoFF's Forums! I'd say they protect our forum from devastation. Yes they unite all people within the site! They denounce the evil of spammers and flammers! And the winners of the Competition for the two newest knights are: Shorty! Vivi22! Cid's knight's blast off at the speed of light! Surrender now or prepare to fight! GoBo, that's right! Along with these two CK's two new editors were announced! Goldenboko (yay, myself) and milliegoesbeep! To congratulate our newest staff members, please post here!
• A series of guess who threads have been made in the FF Forums! Ask any question to slowly deduce who the original poster

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Ever wondered what it takes to make a fabulous masterpiece? Well wonder no more, for we have a surprise for you! Square Enix has recently released a video featuring art director Isamu Kamikokuryo with an oil painting he created for the upcoming Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII. Within the video, we will see a short clip of Kamikokuryo preparing his studio and then working on his painting. Finally at the end, we'll have a glimpse of his finished work. It's well worth the watch if you appreciate the fine artwork of Final Fantasy!



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