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Square Enix This article contains story spoilers for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Ahead of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth‘s launch, fans were buzzing about how the sequel would tackle Aerith’s story. The holy healer was a major focus of Square Enix’s marketing, making it clear that one of gaming’s most iconic moments would be pivotal to the adventure. But for me, I was more curious about how another tragedy would play out: the tale of Barret and Dyne. Final Fantasy VII will forever be a special game to me because it’s the…

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has only been out for a week, but players are already lauding the action-RPG's card-based minigame, Queen's Blood, for its captivating nature. At first glance, one might assume the minigame's inclusion is an attempt to capitalize on the popularity of other card-based minigames--like The Witcher 3's Gwent--Rebirth's creators say most of the inspiration for its design came from two other video games: Marvel Snap and Nintedo's third-person competitive shooter series,…

Manuscripts are back in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but they serve a slightly different purpose this time around. These manuscripts offer free skill points (SP), which allows you to unlock new abilities in each character's folio skill trees. Normally, SP is only gained through level-ups, so finding these collectibles is one way to quickly earn as many skills as possible. Here's where to find all manuscripts in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.All manuscript locationsEach character has their own manuscripts to find,…

This article is written in partnership with Dragon’s Dogma 2. Get the game here! Are you ready to take up the charge of the fabled Arisen, so that everyone from lowly beggars and bandits to reigning monarchs, will hear of tales of your exploits? Then arm up for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s long-awaited action RPG sequel to the initial Dragon’s Dogma, and become the hero this fantasy world needs. With truly striking visuals and world-class combat, it’s a must-have for action-loving sword and sorcery fans.  Awakening in a…

The virtuosic symphonies of the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth soundtrack will bless our ears once again with the announcement of the Orchestra World Tour this year. The RPG’s reimagined score can be experienced live later this year (can I put a request for Sephiroth’s theme?), and with tickets on sale as early as this month. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Orchestra World Tour begins in Los Angeles, California, on August 10, 2024. Setlists include arrangements from notable Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu, the lead behind so many…

With the sad passing of Dragon Ball Z creator Akira Toriyama, Final Fantasy XIV players have come together across the world to pay tribute to a hero and legend of the anime sphere. Since news of Toriyama’s passing broke, players have gathered outside the Pugilist’s guild in Ul’dah, many dressed as some of the creator’s most beloved characters. Although best known for creating the foundational world of Dragon Ball Z, Toriyama was also renowned for his work on much-loved RPGs. From his character designs in Chrono Trigger…

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is overflowing with content, including a wide variety of side quests to undertake as you work through its 50+ hour adventure. Some of these are given to you by returning characters, such as the lovable screwup, Johnny, who has found himself entangled in a whole new mess this time around. After finishing up some of the main story content in Costa Del Sol, Johnny will eventually task you with seeking out his clones in the Corel Region, who will grant you a quest called “The Saga of the Seaside…

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is overflowing with fun ways to interact with its world, many of which are minigames that task you with completing challenging objectives or winning games. One of the more laid-back of these minigames is Cactuar Capers, which you’ll have to complete when trying to earn some beachwear in Costa Del Sol. This scavenger hunt will send you to take photos of pink Cactuars that have been painted on various objects around the town. In this guide, we’ll tell you how Cactuar Capers works and where to…

February 29th was the last day of service for Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia, a mobile game based on Square Enix’s Final Fantasy fighting game series. Since launching in the US in 2018, the game has amassed over 170 characters from across 30 years of Final Fantasy history, scattered throughout four acts composed of multiple chapters and side stories representing hundreds of hours of a game that can no longer be played. Though Opera Omnia is officially gone, one person has shouldered the task to ensure the game hasn’t…

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is not only a fascinating retelling of one of gaming’s most beloved titles — it’s also among the most feature-rich games of this generation. From vast open areas to explore that teem with activities to densely populated cities and tense dungeons, there’s at least 100 hours worth of content to uncover here if you’ve got the time and energy to complete it all. As you work through the game, you’ll find that a surprising amount of this playtime sees you engaging with minigames, both to advance…