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Final Fantasy Staff Tease ‘Big Announcement,’ Provide 2023 Outlook

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Square Enix is poised to make 2023 the year of Final Fantasy. 

The company released a collection New Year wishes from the Final Fantasy staff with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Producer Yoshinori Kitase hinting at a future “big announcement.” He said the announcement is unrelated to Final Fantasy VII and he “can’t say anything about it just yet.”

There is no definitive information regarding this teased announcement but there is speculation of that reveal being for a Final Fantasy IX remake. 

This speculation comes on the heels of an Nvidia GeForce Now leak that included a remake alongside other games that have since come to pass. Both Chrono Cross The Radical Dreamers Edition and Kingdom Hearts 4 were part of the leak and turned out to be true. 

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This teased announcement came alongside Final Fantasy XIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida saying this year will be the 10th anniversary of FFXIV and the company will celebrate.

Yoshida said the team will host live, in-person Final Fantasy Fan Festivals across the world with more details to follow later. Yoshida also said that Patch 6.3 is on the way.

Ichiro Hazama, producer of Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, also provided an update on the upcoming rhythm game he is helping produce. 

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is a sequel to the Nintendo 3DS title Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and will release on the Switch and PlayStation 4 on Feb. 16, 2023.

Hazama said the game will feature 502 songs, including downloadable content tracks, from across the Final Fantasy musical library. All tracks will be original recordings.

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The final note came from Kei Hirono, Final Fantasy Brave Exvius series producer. Hirono said the free-to-play mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius entered its eighth year while War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius entered its fourth.

Hirono said the team is looking forward to the 10th anniversary with “no intentions of slowing down.”

Both Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy XVI are slated for release in 2023, cementing anticipation from fans for the future of the franchise.

What are your thoughts on the teased “big announcement?” Is there a game from the Final Fantasy franchise you would like to see return via remake or remaster? Head over to our Discord channel to share your thoughts.

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Nintendo's Position against the Xbox & PlayStation Power Struggle - Boss Rush Podcast - A Podcast about Video Games

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Nintendo Switch 2’s Biggest Games and Zelda Movie News - Nintendo Pow Block Podcast - Now Your Podcasting with Power!

Hey! Listen! Email Nintendo Pow Block your questions, topics, and comments!Nintendo is loading up the Switch 2 with more big games, including the heavy hitters from their Japanese partners.On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down Nintendo’s confirmed Switch 2 lineup through 2027, including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Pokémon Winds, Pokémon Waves, and Xenoblade Genesis. They also discuss the huge third-party lineup, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave mouse controls, new details on the live-action Zelda movie, and the latest THQ Nordic Showcase news. Plus, they cover this week’s new Switch games, updates for Pokémon Pokopia, Splatoon Raiders, Lies of P, and more, along with listener questions about remakes, spinoffs, and Nintendo’s future.This and more on this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, part of the Boss Rush Network. Join our Communities:Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow Nintendo Pow Block on Social Media: Nintendo Pow Block Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitch.TV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Boss Rush Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitch.TV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Boss Rush Network:Support Boss Rush on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and buy merch on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Store.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website at BossRush.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more great content.Thanks for Your Continued Support!Thank you for supporting Nintendo Pow Block! If you’re listening on podcast platforms, leave us a five-star rating and a review. If you’re watching on YouTube, subscribe, like, comment, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Your support means the world—see you next time on Nintendo Pow Block!

Obsidian Returns to the Fallout Wasteland, But at What Cost? - Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast

Xbox is facing a crossroads, and the future of the brand depends on more than just nostalgia and remasters. In this episode of Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney break down the challenges facing Microsoft’s gaming division, from a lack of fresh ideas and major releases to questions about the company’s long-term strategy. The hosts discuss why remastered classics alone cannot carry Xbox forward, how gaming and movie culture continue to influence each other, and what Xbox needs to do to reconnect with players.This and more on Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Podcast Clan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Discussion - Boss Rush Gamescast - A Gameplay Discussion Podcast

Would you rather empty portable toilets at a music festival or manage Sony’s social media account during a major public relations crisis? On this episode of the Boss Rush Gamescast, Patrick Klein and Stoy Jovic navigate the high-stakes pressure community managers face when corporate executives make controversial decisions. The discussion explores the ongoing fight for physical media preservation, potential disc-to-digital rumors for future Xbox hardware, and how ballooning development cycles threaten player interest. To close out the show, Stoy reviews indie narrative experiences Before Your Eyes and The Big Con, alongside his impressions of replaying Final Fantasy VII Remake on Nintendo Switch 2.#BossRushGamescast #AssassinsCreed #PlayStation #Xbox #GamingNews #PhysicalMedia #BossRush
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