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Rumor Says Final Fantasy Remake On The Way

Posted on Wednesday, June 1 @ 12:59:45 Eastern by



Ever since a tech demo of Final Fantasy VII on the PlayStation 3 was shown at E3 2005, rumors have run amok on the web, speculating that the game would eventually be remade for the console. Time and time again, Square Enix shot down the rumor, instead giving us one sub-par Final Fantasy experience after another.

Surprise! Yet another rumor has surfaced, but this time it's not specific to Final Fantasy VII. PSXextreme claims that they aren't sure which Final Fantasy will be remade, just that one of titles from the long-running RPG franchise will indeed be remade. The actual reveal is said to take place at Sony's E3 Press Conference, where the "high-profile remake" will be announced.

The site won't reveal sources, and instead points to the various reasons why this makes sense for Square Enix, namely the current financial crisis the JRPG giant is facing.

We really, really, really, really, really hope they remake Final Fantasy VII. But at the same time, we're afraid if they do. Given Square Enix's recent track record, they just might ruin what could likely go down as the most popular RPG of all time.

Which Final Fantasy would you prefer to be remade? Oh, and do you think the remake would come to the PS3 or Sony's PlayStation Vita (NGP)?
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  • Beta_GR
    Beta_GR - Joined: Jun 26, 2006
    Personally, I'd love to see a VI remake for the 3DS.
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    Posted: Jun 1st, 2011 at 1:19 pm
  • 213EDD
    213EDD - Joined: Sep 7, 2007
    It is a ff7 remake IK first hand
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    Posted: Jun 1st, 2011 at 1:27 pm
  • danielrbischoff
    danielrbischoff - Joined: Nov 13, 2009
    Probably VI.... which I would buy.... a 3DS for.... So make it happen Nintendo!
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    Posted: Jun 1st, 2011 at 1:33 pm
  • wildmario
    wildmario - Joined: Jan 17, 2007
    Probably either FF6 or 9 orhell even FFT
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    Posted: Jun 1st, 2011 at 1:55 pm
  • Josh_Laddin
    Josh_Laddin - Joined: Nov 13, 2009
    It better be 6 or 9, they're far better games than 7 and I would straight up murder a chocobo to get my hands on those.
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    Posted: Jun 1st, 2011 at 2:06 pm
  • Bretimus_v2
    Bretimus_v2 - Joined: Jan 29, 2009
    FFT got a small update for PSP. They even added Fran and Balthier.

    What we'll most likely get 7 > 9 > 6 > 10 X-2.
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    Posted: Jun 1st, 2011 at 4:10 pm
  • Somaroth
    Somaroth - Joined: Feb 23, 2011
    Before the Square Enix's financial meltdown, I would have said either 6 or 9, but holding reasonable suspicion that they would churn out a remake for 7. With the greatly changed situation, I would say that they will either remake 7 openly, or go with 6 which they have remade before, and because so many people clamor about it when the Final Fantasy series is brought up in conversation (myself included.)
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    Posted: Jun 1st, 2011 at 4:33 pm
  • SweetHat
    SweetHat - Joined: May 14, 2011
    gotta go with 7. With the tsunami, and the already financially broke square enix. If they are smart it will be 7, not only would it give them a rebound but it will pander to the fan boys to win back their affections. Its a cash cow and square enix knows it
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    Posted: Jun 1st, 2011 at 5:54 pm
  • Doc_Holliday
    Doc_Holliday - Joined: Nov 11, 2005
    I can't wait. One never ending hallway that I can literally mash x to victory. Square Enix doesn't have a chance in hell of producing a remake that does justice to the original. After FF12-14, I doubt they will ever make a half decent game again.
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    Posted: Jun 1st, 2011 at 8:05 pm
  • Rinnon
    Rinnon - Joined: Nov 8, 2005
    I'd like to see 7 best. Mainly, because I think it needs it more than 6 or 9. 6 was made to be a sprite game, and as far as sprite based games are concerned, it was the best looking. So, I think 6 lived up to what it wanted to be. Same with 9, I think that when all is said and done, 9 was very "complete" and it was what it needed to be. 7 felt like it wasn't quite done... weird translation choices, plot holes, crappy "New PS1" 3d graphics. I just felt like of all the Final Fantasies that need remaking, it was that one. It has actually aged WORSE than 6. 6 is still a good looking game. 9 is still a good looking game. 7... not so much.
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    Posted: Jun 1st, 2011 at 8:10 pm
  • drathbone
    drathbone - Joined: May 19, 2011
    Gonna agree with SweetHat on this one. I feel like FF7 is one of those like if you've never played an mmo (rpg) before, you've played wow (ff7). At least in my experience with someone who wasn't a huge gamer nerd. And to shut it down before it starts, I'm not comparing FF7 to WoW.
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    Posted: Jun 1st, 2011 at 11:03 pm
  • cheesegod99
    cheesegod99 - Joined: Jun 16, 2007
    If it is FFVII, I am really hoping that they just update the graphics and fix some of the translation... I don't want the story or combat tampered with at all - recent evidence shows SE just can't produce in those departments. Hell, I'm almost hoping they just leave out voice acting...
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    Posted: Jun 2nd, 2011 at 6:46 am
  • Lars
    Lars - Joined: Oct 28, 2005
    Gah, give me 8 on the PS3 and I'll love you long time
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    Posted: Jun 2nd, 2011 at 7:12 am
  • hybridstigmata
    hybridstigmata - Joined: Jun 2, 2011
    I hope its 7....please be 7. I recently bought a ps3 and I tried playing 7 on it.....it was unbearable. I love that game but I couldn't play it on the ps3, the resolution makes it just unplayable.
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    Posted: Jun 2nd, 2011 at 4:06 pm
  • Gabyea
    Gabyea - Joined: Nov 16, 2005
    well i hope they remake 7, and i hope they relase it for the 360 too.
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    Posted: Jun 2nd, 2011 at 5:50 pm
  • MrrClean
    MrrClean - Joined: Aug 7, 2010
    If it is any game but VII, I will stick with the original. And if its on a stupid f*cking handheld system... well, that would just be retarded.
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    Posted: Jun 3rd, 2011 at 2:55 pm

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