Square-Enix On FFVII Remake: "Maybe Some News At A Later Time"
Oh...NO. It's almost too much for my poor ol' heart to take...but the rumor Final Fantasy VII fans can barely even acknowledge without bursting into tears has returned.
Perhaps that's a touch melodramatic but considering it's quite possibly the single biggest and longest-running rumor in the history of video games (next to the now-defunct Duke Nukem Forever), it's not that over-the-top. The concept of a FFVII remake has been around for years but each and every time we think we're days away from an announcement, Square-Enix rips out our hearts again. It's almost too difficult to bear. But maybe the days of misery will yield the brightest day of all... According to VideoGamer.com, Final Fantasy XIII producer Yoshinori Kitase addressed the idea of a remake and said:
"As for a VII remake, all I can advise right now is to play the PSN release that just came out for the time being. Maybe, perhaps we'll have some news for you at a later time."
He didn't just say that, did he? Did he?! Kitase will continue to see FFXIII through to the end of its production, and he's also working on Final Fantasy Agito XIII but beyond that, he said he "doesn't know exactly what new projects" he'll be handling in the future. But that is by far the most leading statement offered by any Square-Enix representative on the rumor of a FFVII remake, and it's bound to cause a stir. Back in April, Kitase made another comment that, while not as promising as this one, was still encouraging. And when you combine the two statements...
Oh, God help us.
Related Game(s): Final Fantasy VII
8/26/2009 Ben Dutka
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Mornelithe
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 10:46:42 AM
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Lotusflow3r
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 11:04:25 AM
Tbh though, i want a FF6 remake! Absolutely brilliant that was and thats still in 2d, should be that.
However, i don't know what to think about a remake of FF7...
Its touchy. Any wrong move could spell disaster. I don't want Advant Children style OTT cutscenes etc and i think they would get rid of the free roam world map too...
Im just not too keen on this. I think they would change too much.
Hmm...
Alienange
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 11:17:24 AM
Lotusflow3r
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 11:41:52 AM
Jawknee
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 12:05:51 PM
Lotusflow3r
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 12:18:13 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 12:24:00 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 12:36:33 PM
mexgeo86
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 2:03:31 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 3:03:17 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 9:00:11 PM
Killsignal
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 11:07:30 AM
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Orvisman
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 1:37:15 PM
Killsignal
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 1:47:53 PM
mexgeo86
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 2:04:50 PM
Byakko2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 11:31:27 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 3:58:27 PM
Byakko2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 11:23:45 PM
ThePearlJamer
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 11:33:34 AM
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Jawknee
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 12:02:04 PM
That said though, I thought Sony owned some rights or steak in FFVII? If they do, couldnt they stop this from going multiplat?
Andysw
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 12:12:14 PM
johnld
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 5:52:07 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 7:34:33 PM
Highlander
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 11:58:14 AM
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I don't mean re-imagine the game completely and make it all grown up and gritty realism and violence. This isn't Battlestar Galactica. But then again neither is it a kiddies game. It'd be a hard balance to strike. re-imagining FFVII in such a way that it's more modern and current without losing the charm and whimsy of the JRPG original, and yet at the same time capturing the melodrama and drama of the original with all the monumental events that occur. Treating it too lightly would trivialize some of the events and would feel wrong.
I don't honestly see how this can be done without offending a decent sized section of the fans of the original game.
All that said, I would love to see a remake, especially if it keeps the main characters, plot points an story, but updates the scritp and mood a little. It could be utterly awesome - if done right.
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 4:02:16 PM
johnld
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 5:54:48 PM
Highlander
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 8:58:50 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 12:24:52 PM
johnld
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 5:56:56 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 8:59:34 PM
Andysw
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 12:07:19 PM
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If they're serious about it, they NEED to keep it exclusive to the playstation 3. Not only would this save them a lot of time and money from making an xbox 360 version as well. But doing so would make fans "re-experience the classic on a PLAYSTATION console". Porting the remake would seriously crush that nostalgic experience.
The original game certainly made its identity as a playstation game. So why not do it again on the playstation 3?
I wish square would see the importance of exclusivity.
telly
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 12:11:03 PM
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But am I alone in this thinking? Would this just not be FF VII anymore if a giant stuffed animal controlled by some dude remotely via magic (or something)was not included? Really curious about people's Cait Sith thoughts.
Andysw
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 12:13:30 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 12:24:26 PM
dart_driver
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 2:32:49 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 4:03:58 PM
telly
Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 10:31:03 AM
Ultimadream
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 12:47:08 PM
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Jawknee
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 1:14:02 PM
telly
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 1:15:41 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 4:06:26 PM
johnld
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 6:03:10 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 4:08:07 PM
DeusExMachina
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 1:56:07 PM
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Deleted User
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 2:14:27 PM
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Maybe a remake would suit me better. Or maybe Final Fantasy games just arent for me all togeather. I'd gladly take a Chrono Trigger remake instead, or at least bring Seiken Densetsu 3 over to america finally!
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Oxvial
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 3:56:25 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 4:09:09 PM
Deleted User
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 5:20:38 PM
and here, I'll give myself a thumbs down to start it off, I wonder how many FFVII fanboys will follow my lead? I didnt say the game was bad, I just said I couldn't get into it myself, wow people are touchy
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johnld
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 6:08:58 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 7:42:17 PM
Deleted User
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 8:24:34 PM
I wasnt angy about it, just confused and irked by people's reaction to my NON opinion! I found it strange that people somehow thought I was against FFVII! I even said I would try the remake and see if I had a better time with it...
Byakko2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 11:20:53 PM
Guys I know some of you are partial to the older games as am I. But the simple fact is not all gamers come from that awesome PS1 era where RPGs were abundant as tap water. Besides, he did say he believes a remake would be better suited for him, and that I agree with. That's why SE needs to do it, we have some 20 something year old cats (like most of us) who would buy the game in a heartbeat. On the other hand, there's still plenty of younger gamers who have not really experienced FFVII.
Give Zet a break fellas, it's his opinion and FFVII is over a decade old.
VersusAlby
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 2:27:26 PM
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Qwarktast1c
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 2:36:28 PM
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dart_driver
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 2:36:29 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 4:09:55 PM
VersusAlby
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 8:16:30 PM
Geobaldi
Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 1:02:47 AM
LimitedVertigo
Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 1:23:32 AM
VersusAlby
Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 7:49:48 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 3:57:14 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 4:12:07 PM
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Highlander
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 5:26:35 PM
Highlander
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 8:59:45 PM
DaNgerSteVe
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 8:28:55 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 1:24:54 AM
___________
Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 3:12:48 AM
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duke nukem forever is not defunct.
it will come out soon, once the cort proceedings are complete who ever wins will finish it and release it, or just release what has been completed.
3d realms would be stupid to chuck it away, they should sell it to another company to complete it if they cant do so themselves.
if 2K get it than they will definitely get some one to finish it off.
theres no way there letting this time bomb go stale.
50 bucks says this is the "exciting" unannounced title GRIN were working on.
but whats that i hear? SE is gearing up to announce ANOTHER! game.
jesus christ at this rate there going to have 30 announced titles before FFXIII is out.
The Noob
Friday, August 28, 2009 @ 6:42:32 AM
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on another note... FF12 sucked ass... ff10 was pretty good... and if FF7 gets remade itd jus waste the work they put into the original... also... XBOX 360 FTW xD
racingboy123
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 6:32:57 PM
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