Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
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Final Fantasy VII Remake rebooted Cloud, but Square Enix knew they couldn't mess with the Buster Sword
Cloud's Buster Sword is one of the most iconic parts of Final Fantasy VII, so Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi sacrificed realism for visuals in this instance.
December 09, 2025
Trent Cannon
News
The biggest hurdle Square Enix has had when making Final Fantasy VII Remake has always been the original game - and fan expectations
Fans are pretty passionate about the Final Fantasy series, so Square Enix had to walk a fine line of making changes but not making too many changes.
November 10, 2025
Trent Cannon
Features
The surprising simple design philosophy of Final Fantasy VII Remake, according to director Naoki Hamaguchi
Square Enix sees Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth as a reunion both for their characters and fans returning to the series.
November 07, 2025
Trent Cannon
News
Square Enix hadn't planned out where each Final Fantasy VII Remake game would end ahead of time
Square Enix knew how Final Fantasy VII ended, but that didn't mean they had the ending for each of the remakes figured out as early as you would assume.
November 07, 2025
Trent Cannon
Features
Everyone involved in Final Fantasy VII Remake, from the actors to the directors, wanted to show more layers to the characters
Both Aerith and Barret get more depth thanks to the advances in voice acting since the original Final Fantasy VII came out.
November 06, 2025
Trent Cannon
Guides
Have you heard Final Fantasy VII Remake part 3 has been canceled? It's a lie, acording to director Naoki Hamaguchi
If the sequel to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth had been cancelled, it was news to Naoki Hamaguchi.
November 06, 2025
Trent Cannon
News
Florida is Midgar as Final Fantasy VII's Suzie Yeung, Britt Baron, and Briana White head to Supercon 2025!
The voices behind Yuffie Kisaragi, Tifa Lockhart, and Aerith Gainsborough, respectively, head to the Miami Beach Convention Center to discuss the Final Fantasy VII remake
January 29, 2025
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is Aerith voice actor's game of the year (and would be even if she wasn't in it)
"I think it's just such a joy to play" Briana White says about FFVII: Rebirth, midway through replaying the game
September 06, 2024
Graeme McMillan
News
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth's most memorable recording session? Four hours of ribbiting
FFVII: Rebirth voice actor Britt Baron joked at PAX West 2024 that she's "blocked it out" when asked to repeat her marathon frog session
September 05, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Final Fantasy: The legacy, wonder and curiosity at the heart of the beloved game franchise ahead of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
There's more to Final Fantasy than 'just' gaming; the franchise is focused on storytelling that uplifts its audience
January 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi talks about heading up the acclaimed game franchise
"I think what is important is keeping the core elements and the essence of things," the director says of reimagining the franchise for today's fans
January 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Watch now!Watch the official Final Fantasy VII Rebirth panel from NYCC 2023!
Square Enix brought Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to New York Comic Con, and Popverse is bringing it to you. Presented by DoorDash.
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
Yes, Cloud is on a Segway in the new Final Fantasy VII Rebirth trailer, and here's why
The game's director, Naoki Hamaguchi, explained all at New York Comic Con 2023
October 20, 2023
Graeme McMillan