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Final Fantasy Origin
''Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin'' is an action role-playing game in the ''Final Fantasy'' series developed by Koei Tecmo's Team Ninja and published by Square Enix in celebration of the series' 35th anniversary. As a prequel of Square Enix's original ''Final Fantasy'' on the NES, the storyline follows a set of characters brought into a fantasy world to face the malevolent Chaos. The game was released in March 2022 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Gameplay ''Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin'' is an action role-playing game in which players take on the role of protagonist Jack, exploring environments and fighting monsters of the ''Final Fantasy'' series. Combat takes place in real-time, with Jack being able to switch between two assigned jobs and use physical and magical attacks. Once an enemy's "break gauge" is depleted, Jack can perform a finishing blow that crystallizes the enemy, allowing Jack to harvest them and res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Team Ninja
is a Japanese video game developer and a division of Koei Tecmo. It was founded in 1995 as Tecmo Creative #3, a division of Tecmo headed by Tomonobu Itagaki. It is best known for franchises such as '' Ninja Gaiden'', ''Dead or Alive'' and '' Nioh''. History Founding, ''Dead or Alive'' and ''Ninja Gaiden'' (1995–2009) Team Ninja was formed by Tomonobu Itagaki as Tecmo Creative #3. The team was formed from a group of game designers working at Tecmo specifically for the purpose of creating the home versions of the fighting game series ''Dead or Alive''. During the mid-1990s, Japanese gaming company Tecmo was in financial trouble. Seeing how popular Sega's ''Virtua Fighter'' series was in Japan at the time, the management asked Tomonobu Itagaki to create a game similar to ''Virtua Fighter''. In order to stand out from other fighting games, Team Ninja focused on making ''Dead or Alive'' fast-paced and provocative. Itagaki believed that violence and sexuality were needed for "t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is an 8-bit home video game console developed and marketed by Nintendo. It was first released in Japan on 15 July 1983 as the and was later released as the redesigned NES in several test markets in the United States beginning on 18 October 1985, followed by a nationwide launch on 27 September 1986. The NES was distributed in Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia throughout the 1980s under various names. As a third-generation console, it mainly competed with Sega's Master System. Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi called for a simple, cheap console that could run arcade games on cartridges. The Famicom was designed by lead architect Masayuki Uemura, with its controller design reused from Nintendo's portable Game & Watch hardware. The western model was redesigned by Nintendo of America designers Lance Barr and Don James to resemble a video cassette recorder. Nintendo released add-ons such as the NES Zapper, a light gun for shootin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xbox Series X And Series S
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are the fourth generation of consoles in the Xbox series, succeeding the previous generation's Xbox One. Released on November 10, 2020, the higher-end Xbox Series X and lower-end Xbox Series S are part of the ninth generation of video game consoles, which also includes Sony's PlayStation 5, released the same month. Like the Xbox One, the consoles use an AMD 64-bit x86-64 CPU and GPU. Both models have solid-state drives to reduce loading times, support for hardware-accelerated ray-tracing and spatial audio, the ability to convert games to high-dynamic-range rendering using machine learning (Auto HDR), support for HDMI 2.1 variable refresh rate and low-latency modes, and updated controllers. Xbox Series X was designed to nominally render games in 2160p ( 4K resolution) at 60 frames per second (FPS). The lower-end, digital-only Xbox Series S, which has reduced specifications and does not include an optical drive, was designed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epic Games Store
The Epic Games Store is a video game digital distribution service and storefront operated by Epic Games. It launched in December 2018 as a software client, for Microsoft Windows and macOS, and online storefront. Android and iOS versions of the store launched in August 2024, with the iOS version only available for European users. The service provides friends list management, game matchmaking, and other features. Epic Games has further plans to expand the feature set of the storefront but it does not plan to add as many features as other digital distribution platforms, such as discussion boards or user reviews, instead using existing social media platforms to support these. Epic began offering digital distribution for game publishers after the success of '' Fortnite'', released in 2017, which Epic distributed using their own software channels to players on Windows and macOS systems. Tim Sweeney, founder and CEO of Epic Games, stated in August 2017 that the revenue cut of Ste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E3 2021
The Electronic Entertainment Experience 2021 (E3 2021) was the 26th and final E3, during which hardware manufacturers, software developers, and publishers from the video game industry presented new and upcoming products. The event, organized by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), ran as a virtual, online-only event with free access to all, from June 12–15, 2021. Virtual events included keynote sessions from major publishers broadcast from a live stage in Los Angeles, an awards show, and a preview night, as well as helping companies to hold online private meetings with media and businesses. Because of the online-only nature, the event had been rebranded for the year as the Electronic Entertainment Experience rather than the standard Electronic Entertainment Expo. Greg Miller (Internet celebrity), Greg Miller, Jacki Jing, and Alex "Goldenboy" Mendez served as hosts of the virtual events. E3 2021 followed the cancelled E3 2020 event due to the Impact of the COVID-19 pand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Square Enix Image Studio Division
(formerly Visual Works and Image Arts), is a Japan-based CGI animation studio dedicated towards creating video game cut scenes and full-length feature films for Square Enix. Square Enix Image Studio Division was founded as Visual Works, the CGI department for Square that was responsible for creating the pre-rendered CG sequences for the company, starting with ''Final Fantasy VII'' in 1997. Beginning with '' Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children'' (2005) the company began to work on stand-alone CGI films, continuing with '' Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV'' (2016). After the acquisition of Taito and Eidos Interactive by Square Enix, Visual Works branched out their functionality to create cinematic scenes for Square Enix's acquired publishing brands, whilst continuing to primarily work on Square Enix's in-house properties. Visual Works are assisting Square Enix with the lighting and cinematic direction of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' franchise for the high definition entries. In April 2021, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Final Fantasy XIII
is a 2009 role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles and later for Windows (in 2014). Released in Japan in December 2009 and international in March 2010, it is the thirteenth title in the mainline ''Final Fantasy'' series. The game includes fast-paced combat, a new system for the series for determining which abilities are developed for the characters called "Crystarium", and a customizable "Paradigm" system to control which abilities are used by the characters. ''Final Fantasy XIII'' includes elements from the previous games in the series, such as summoned monsters, chocobos, and airships. The game takes place in the fictional floating world of Cocoon, whose government, the Sanctum, is ordering a purge of civilians who have supposedly come into contact with Pulse, the much-feared world below. The former soldier Lightning begins her fight against the government in order to save her sister who has been branded as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soulslike
A Soulslike (also spelled Souls-like) is a subgenre of action role-playing games known for high difficulty level, large worlds filled with enemies and emphasis on environmental storytelling, typically in a dark fantasy setting. Japanese video game developer, developer and Video game publisher, publisher FromSoftware and Creative director, director Hidetaka Miyazaki are largely considered to have created and established the genre, pioneering it with ''Demon's Souls'' (2009) and further popularizing with similar subsequent games, including the popular Dark Souls, ''Dark Souls'' trilogy (2011-2016). Games influenced by FromSoftware's works led to the adoption of the "Soulslike" name by a number of critics and developers; Soulslike games developed by FromSoftware themselves are referred to as Soulsborne, a Blend word, portmanteau of their ''Souls''-titled games and ''Bloodborne'' (2015). While the description is typically applied to action role-playing games, the core concepts of hig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Final Fantasy V
is a 1992 role-playing video game developed and published by Square (video game company), Square. It is the fifth main installment of the ''Final Fantasy'' series. The game first appeared only in Japan on Nintendo's Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Famicom (known internationally as the Super Nintendo Entertainment System). It has been ported with minor differences to Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony's PlayStation (console), PlayStation and Nintendo's Game Boy Advance. An original video animation produced in 1994 called ''Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals'' serves as a sequel to the events depicted in the game. It was released for the PlayStation Network on April 6, 2011, in Japan. An enhanced port of the game, with new high-resolution graphics and a touch-based interface, was released for iPhone and iPad on March 28, 2013, for Android (operating system), Android on September 25 the same year and for Windows on September 24, 2015. A more enhanced re-release of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Final Fantasy Jobs
''Final Fantasy'' is a media franchise created by Hironobu Sakaguchi, and developed and owned by Square Enix (formerly Square). The franchise centers on a series of fantasy and science fantasy role-playing video games (RPGs). The eponymous first game in the series, published in 1987, was conceived by Sakaguchi as his last-ditch effort in the game industry; the game was a success and spawned sequels. While most entries in the series are separate from each other, they have recurring elements carrying over between entries, including plot themes and motifs, gameplay mechanics, and visual elements. The ''Final Fantasy'' series features recurring thematic elements, including magical crystals and creatures such as the Chocobo and Moogle which have appeared in multiple roles. Numerous writers have worked on the series, including Sakaguchi himself, early writer Kenji Terada, Kazushige Nojima, and Yasumi Matsuno. Some settings and specific themes have been used in multiple installments ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT
is a fighting game with action role-playing elements developed by Koei Tecmo's Team Ninja and published by Square Enix for PlayStation 4 and Windows. The game is a follow-up to ''Dissidia Final Fantasy'' and '' Dissidia 012'', released for PlayStation Portable, and similarly allows players to battle one another using many characters from the ''Final Fantasy'' series. The game is a console port of the 2015 Japanese arcade game and was released worldwide in January 2018. The Windows version released worldwide on March 12, 2019 is called ''Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Free Edition''. Gameplay ''Dissidia Final Fantasy NTs battle system was redesigned from the ground up, though some elements from the previous titles have been retained. Characters are divided into four combat classes: power-based Vanguards, agility-based Assassins, range-based Marksmen, and unique trait-based Specialists. Characters can perform Brave attacks, which increase the player's Bravery level based on the am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'' (pronounced as ) is a 2011 fighting game developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation Portable as part of the ''Final Fantasy'' series. It was developed by the company's 1st Production Department and released worldwide in March 2011. The game is both a prequel and remake of ''Dissidia Final Fantasy'', revealing what occurred before the events of its predecessor. The game initially focuses on the twelfth war between the gods Chaos and Cosmos who have summoned several warriors from parallel worlds to fight for them. Upon ending the twelfth cycle, the game remakes the thirteenth war from the original ''Dissidia Final Fantasy'' and adds multiple side-stories. Fights in ''Dissidia 012'' were given the ability to counteract enemies' strongest attacks by using assisting characters, while navigation is now done through a traditional-styled ''Final Fantasy'' world map. Development of the game started in August 2009 with the Square staff wishin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
