Ashe or Vayne: 2016?
Personally, I like Ashe. People liked her husband, who led the kingdom into a successful merger. Still, we can’t really judge Ashe based on her husband’s deeds; that’s a bit […]
07/07/2018
How Should We Pronounce Final Fantasy Character’s Names?
Thanks to peppygrowlithe for the inspiration! Sometimes fans aren’t sure how to pronounce certain names in Final Fantasy. Is it TIF-fah or TEE-fah? Is it TY-dus or TEE-dus? How do […]
Our Playable Characters in Final Fantasy VI and VII Are Necromancers
The necromancy class appears in only one main line Final Fantasy game: Final Fantasy V. They’re absent in the latter games, but the following two actually indirectly use this class. […]
Whatever Happened to Biggs and Wedge?
Biggs and Wedges first appeared in Final Fantasy VI, as Terra’s Magitek wingman. They’re lackeys of the Gestahl empire who accompany Terra to make sure she doesn’t regain consciousness from […]
Should Developers Cut Necron From the Potential Final Fantasy IX Remake?
Thanks to Scott Baird of ScreentRants.com for the inspiration! 1. NECRON The villain of Final Fantasy IX is a powerful sorcerer, named Kuja. He was so powerful that his Trance […]
Bittersweet Squall Leonhart
Let’s give an example of how character interaction can set up the development for two conflicting ideologies, using the lore of the story, analyzing the ballroom scene. First, Squall is […]
Lightning’s Theoretical World B Timeline
The former soldier does have a gentle heart, though her harsh mannerisms and speech can leave a cool impression. —Description Lightning was a former Sergeant of Cocoon’s Guardian Corps. But […]
What’s the End Goal for the Final Fantasy Developers Debunking Fan Theories?
Kitase and Tabata have been on a roll lately, debunking fan theories. Recently, Tabata clears up a major ending plot point about Final Fantasy XV. Final Fantasy XV concludes in […]
Tidus is a New Take on the Anti-hero
Thanks to ParagonEsquire for the inspiration! I agree, Tidus probably is one of the most heroic Final Fantasy protagonist from the entire franchise. As ParagonEsquire puts it: He has little […]
Final Fantasy’s Future Using the Tarot
A long while back I wrote about Final Fantasy’s developmental history and future as analysis using the Tarot. A lot of Square Enix’s decisions roughly follow the “Fool’s Journey” of […]
Would the Fal’Cie Gods Choose for Themselves What They Choose for Others?
According to the Final Fantasy Wikia, In the official mythology, the beings created by the god Bhunivelze in his quest to reach the unseen realm are referred to as fal’Cie, […]
New Interpretation For Barret’s Mistake: “Attack While It’s Tail’s Up”…
Attack while it’s tail is up! It’s gonna counter attack with its laser! From a gameplay standpoint, it’s a simple typo. First, it’s grammatically incorrect; the localization team should have […]
Final Fantasy Fashion Faux-Pas: Minfilia Warde
Not much seems out of the ordinary for Minfilia’s attire. She has all of the signature trademarks of an Akihiko Yoshida character. Tank top, yes. Exposed mid-section, check. Thigh high […]
An Outlandish Theory on Kimahri
At /r/FinalFantasy, my posts inspired others to make their own outlandish theories. Of course, this wasn’t always a good thing. Or maybe they were? Have you ever wondered whether or […]
The Unsettling Story of Memory in Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy VIII started development in 1997, during Final Fantasy VII’s release. Both games share many of the same themes, one of them being the impermanence of memory. However, Final […]
Is the Royal City Midgar?
Thanks to bajablastingoff for the inspiration! If you took enough time, you could find any connection between two or more Final Fantasy worlds. But many of them might be dead […]
What Happened to Gilgamesh’s Arms?
Thanks to IkariLoona for the inspiration! Gilgamesh first appears in Final Fantasy V. When we first see him, he has two arms, but then in the void, he has for […]
Aerith Gainsborough’s Theoretical World B Timeline
I’m here! Be strong! Aerith Gainsborough is a simple flower vendor who happens to be the last living Cetra. She resolves to save the world from Sephiroth, only to die […]
Messianic Parallels in the Character of Sephiroth
First, let’s look at Sephiroth’s most obvious parallel to Jesus Christ: Sephiroth considering Jenova to be his mother, yet also being implied to have become one with her, may allude […]
Who’s the Strongest Final Fantasy Villain?
The Final Fantasy series features many major and minor antagonists. We usually pit Final Fantasy heroes against each other. Of course, everyone wants to know with what skill would actually win […]
What Is it Like to Be a Zack?
Consciousness is what makes the mind-body problem really intractable. Perhaps that is why current discussions of the problem give it little attention or get it obviously wrong. The most important […]
The Real Reason Final Fantasy IX Didn’t Sell Well According to Aspilanti84: Too Western for Japan’s Taste
We have yet another post from Aspilanti84, again about Final Fantasy IX selling low. But what are the reasons this time? Apparently, it’s because Final Fantasy IX was too western […]
Times When Tifa Took Advantage of Cloud…
Tifa: “You forgot the promise, too.” Cloud: “Promise?” Tifa: “So you DID forget. Remember…. Cloud. It was seven years ago…” Remember when Sephiroth called Cloud a puppet? Apparently, he wasn’t […]
Uncovering the Mystery of What a Chocobo Taste Like…
Have you ever wondered what a Chocobo tastes like? They’re birds, after all. Chocobos are generally depicted as yellow-orange birds with three-toed feet, large wings, and long necks. Later games […]
My Failed Final Fantasy Predictions for the Square Enix’s “Exciting Announcement”
Based on this article. Mobius Final Fantasy Steam release date mention. Ariana Grande in Final Fantasy Brave Exvius event mention. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age release date – Spring […]
Cloud Killed Aerith: An Analysis
We’re all familiar with one of the most iconic death scenes in history: In a temple underneath the city, Cloud and the party find Aeris praying on an altar. As […]
Why We Hear One Winged Angel Wrong
As Final Fantasy VII is the most popular Final Fantasy, “One-Winged Angel” is Final Fantasy VII’s most famous song. Especially, the chorus. Everyone knows the words. Or at least they think […]
Why Final Fantasy’s 30th Anniversary isn’t Quite Over Yet…
Take a look at this Kingdom Hearts III trailer. Of course, I don’t think Kingdom Hearts III is a part of Final Fantasy’s 30th anniversary. But Square Enix was still […]
What I Expected to See from the Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary…
Final Fantasy VII was undeniably the top headliner at E3 2015. Why would Square Enix miss their chance to show off their might for their 30th anniversary of all years? […]
What Is Magic in Final Fantasy Worlds?
Thanks to Aruu for the inspiration! A weekly discussion post challenged /r/FinalFantasy to discuss magic: Or more specifically, the way magic is presented in characters throughout the Final Fantasy series. […]
For the Liberation of the Moogles, We Must Join in Their Struggles!
Moogle have had a hard life: They lived in extreme poverty as poor farmers centuries, only to be devoured by monsters. They are constantly and mercilessly trolled. They aren’t taken […]
What Would Have Been Ultimecia’s Last Words?
Ultimecia: Reflect on your…childhood…your sensation…your words…your emotions…….Time…it will not wait…no matter…how hard you hold on…it escapes you…and……. ……you can never get it back? Seems to fit with the idea of […]
Is This What Connects All Final Fantasy Worlds?
Thanks to Inner_Evil for the inspiration! To keep the text as unedited as possible, I left the post as a “wall of text”. So I was just sitting here thinking […]
The Many Different Ways of Grinding and Leveling Up in Final Fantasy VIII
Of course, the general consensus is that you shouldn’t level up in Final Fantasy VIII. At least not in the traditional way. But many ways exist to get powerful in […]
Final Fantasy IV Happened 1,000 Years Before Final Fantasy VI in the Same World: An Analysis
Back when Final Fantasy released on Nintendo, fans were only able to play the first, fourth and sixth games. However, Final Fantasy II and III released respectively. Final Fantasy VII […]
Was Kefka a Weak Villain?
I’m going to take the unpopular opinion and say that Kefka was somewhat of a weak villain. He’s pure evil, but so what? Leafbunnies may as well be pure evil, […]
We May Get Final Fantasy X-3 in the Future
Thanks to PvMPlug for the inspiration! For as long as 2013, rumours have been circulating about a new possible Final Fantasy X-3 game. Final Fantasy X-2 brings back Tidus, and Final Fantasy X […]
Being a “Spoony Bard” Isn’t As Silly As We’ve Been Led to Believe…
From the Final Fantasy Wikia: You Spoony Bard! is a quote from Final Fantasy IV, and is one of the best-known and recognized quotes in the Final Fantasy series. Famous for its outright silliness […]
At the Closing Bell, Disney Officially Bought Square Enix for An Estimated $2 Billion Gil, Adding the Final Fantasy Franchise to the Entertainment Giant’s Stable of Characters
Top highlights: Adds legendary ‘Final Fantasy’ franchise to entertainment giant’s stable of characters Cloud Strife is joining Mickey Mouse, Buzz Lightyear and Iron Man in Disney’s roster of heroes. Disney […]
What Final Fantasy VII Could’ve Been…
Final Fantasy VII went through several different drafts, and Parasite Eve, Xenogear and Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. But Final Fantasy VII could have been really different from what we […]