The more I review Remake/Rebirth streams, review others' opinions, and contemplate the overall story of the Remake trilogy, I'm left with this one question: ...Does the Remake trilogy takes place in Sephiroth's dream world? I'm not 100% sold, but I'm having a hard time escaping this consideration.

The "Crisis" name format for parts of the #FF7 compilation has always eluded me. Admittedly, I've never done a deep dive to learn its origins. I recall events of OG being referred to as a "Crisis of the planet," but the older I get the more I wonder if Cloud's "existential crisis" is more relevant.

A relaxing Saturday morning.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has more layers than a Floridian wintering in Minnesota.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the only game I've ever played that made me completely forget there was an Act III.

How tf did i never notice that in #FF7 Remake, the Ancients had flight technology during the planetarium video. Dafuq? Welp, high-tech weaponry in the Temple of the Ancients seem even more plausible now.

I'm knee-deep in replaying Palworld again when I need a break from work and studying, but every time I watch an #FF7 Rebirth playthrough I just want to play it all over again. A sixth time. I already have an ultimate hard mode save file setup starting in Kalm...might be time.

If the #FF7 Remake trilogy winds up not being a sequel to OG (insofar as traditional sequels are understood), I'm petitioning that as the premise for when the trilogy is inevitably remade 30 years from now.

I still think the best way to implement Chocobo breeding in #FF7 P3 is through Meteor's appearance causing a lifestream eruption which changes every zone's map and creates new terrain challenges. New location open for all zones, requiring multi-ability Chocobos to access newly explorable areas. 1/3

If you have any interest in OG FFVII's music, I can't recommend this video enough. youtu.be/94fUQx3CCP8?...

I doubt it's the plan, but it would be interesting if #FF7 Part 3s Knights of the Round summon consisted of recruiting the 13 knights separately as a final quest line; and each of them was the real-world summon awoken once Meteor is called. In OG, the Knights had different abilities and elements.

I've played Clair Obscur Expedition 33 for 4 hours and it features top tier voice acting & cinematics, godlike turn based battles, and might be the game I've been secretly wanting my whole life. ▶️WATCH:https://youtu.be/ALHlOUBbsfw

I haven't studied ethics academically in 15 years, and this is still one of the most fascinating discussions I've had the privilege of watching. 11/10 would recommend. If you aren't following @profnoctis.bsky.social , you're missing out. youtu.be/fbvlINid7D4?...

ProfNoctis will be at PAXEast 2025! We just got final word-- Evan and I will be hosting a panel presentation on Video Games in Education! If you're curious about my teaching methods, or just about the channel, don't miss this one. See you at @officialpax.bsky.social! #paxeast

The older I get, the more I just want to live in a kind world filled with happy souls.

After watching hundreds of streams from people playing #FF7 Remake and Rebirth, it's clear Square has a big opportunity in technical writing localization. Instructions are confusing when simpler explanations exist, and core mechanics are delivered as an overwhelming "info dump" for new players.

As much as I'm a winter-loving Minnesota guy, I'm really looking forward to not having to turn on the garage heater an hour and a half before I work out.

#FF7 thoughts This is a wild theory, but I'm wondering if the Gi's forging of the Black Materia resulted from trying to remove their despair and hopelessness in order to potentially be absorbed into the Lifestream - and perhaps got this idea from the Cetra themselves during their talks.

Is it weird that I want FF7R3 to have Queen's Blood with RNG booster packs? Like, let's take the multi-deck strategy from Witcher 3's Gwent, add in RNG booster packs, and have separate tournament quests - one for any/all cards and another for specific decks or card rules.

Sometimes I wonder if the aggressive FFVII shipping community should embrace the concept of multiple worlds and realize their interpretations/decisions exist in their own - but not necessary in others. You know, kinda like one of the main points of the story so far.

Just did a full playthrough of OG FF7 for something like the 52nd time; I've done a full playthrough about every six months for the last 26-27 years. Sometimes I forget the profound impact the original has had on my life. I just love it so dang much.

Time to start hoarding parts to build a PC and revisit modding/programming after a 25 year absence just to play Rebirth, and figure out how to add Cait Sith to the party starting in Kalm.

I replayed #FF7 Rebirth from the beginning in order to setup the hardest "Hard Mode" NG+ possible. It can be done in under 12 hours, as seen by the time stamp below. Skip all cutscenes, MSQ only, and avoid every unnecessary fight.

All right. It's entirely possible to get to Nibelheim in under 7 hours with a #FF7 Rebirth demo import to skip part of the flashback.

I have finished Metaphor: ReFantazio. Objectively, it should be considered a masterpiece with an era-defining narrative. I will back this 100%. If you enjoy the art style and turn-based games, it's thought-provoking story will probably become one of your favorite games ever. That being said...

Can't wait for my chat with @ProfNoctis to go live AND for him to really dig into that NEXT big game franchise that I love (hint, hint... watch) 👀

That’s right. Can confirm the @subtxt.bsky.social interview will coincide with the release of his MASSIVE video essay!

LIVE NOW! With EXTREME SURPRISE GUEST SLEEPEZI! Ever Crisis! Masamune origins, plus talking shop about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth news etc. Love you links below! youtube.com/live/ONnMCiF... twitch.tv/schrodingers...

OKAMI IS BACK!? Okami:

He ain't wrong.

John Eric Bentley has been long-listed at the BAFTA Awards for Best Performer in a Supporting Role as Barret Wallace in FF7 Rebirth! 🔥 #FF7R www.bafta.org/stories/best...

#FF7 Rebirth critics be like

Excited to share a new interview, this time with the incredible duo @philiphartshorn.bsky.social and @aliyawill.bsky.social! We dive into the stories that shaped them, falling in love, intentional living, how Final Fantasy brought them closer, and their thoughts on Rebirth. youtu.be/FAOF5AUKAYo?...

It seems like the Final Fantasy fan base is a giant family with a history of infighting, but as soon as a new member walks through the door and plays a FF title for the first time, everyone turns around and makes them feel incredibly welcome and special. Before starting fights again. Like family.

Like most, I think we'll get Cloud's Fusion sword in #FF7 P3. Predictions on how: 1. Building it throughout the game by finding Key Items in each region. 2. Gilgamesh gifts it to us after defeating him once more, where he tells us he retrieved it from another world. 3. DLC or NG+ reward

The beauty of what Square has done is bring back the playground conversations about video games we used to have. Discussing discoveries and theories; sharing excitement about what's next; sometimes being in the know about something and sharing it. There has never been a better time to be a #FF7 fan.

Sometimes I think the addition of the Whispers - especially during critical scenes from Remake - is what confirms the trilogy being a "sequel," IMO. If they were removed from the story entirely, the plot thus far would just seem like a modern approach to telling #FF7 original story and nothing more.

It's upon us. SPIRAL TO RETURN: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Theory Teaser. Coming soon.

I dont play much CoD now, but this trailer is still one of the most impactful VG trailers I've seen to this day. When the #FF7 trilogy is complete, I think I'll splice together cinematics from all 3 games and record a comparable audio overlay to match the style of this. youtu.be/Zxnx3W-HA18?...

It's back, baby! BOSS RAGE: MIKE TYSON - Punch Out 1987 youtu.be/0ZczSJQIJmE Art by @maxqowl.bsky.social

1/ I’ve tried to express myself a few times on this topic. I’ve talked about GOTY a lot this year. Recent posts about Metaphor have drawn a lot of negativity… First, let me please re-iterate: I loved Metaphor. It’s my favorite Atlus game ever made. I’ll explain why I don’t think it should be GOTY.

Now with time stamps!

So cool to see it laid out like this on my YouTube page. 80+ hours of the most comprehensive FF VII Rebirth content around. If you're wondering why FF7R is a HUGE GOTY nominee, check this out. (Just 3 more streams and 2 interviews left! ...until January that is.👀) #ff7r youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Excellent interview with some great questions you likely haven't heard answers for anywhere else.

This one is really special to me. Not only is @davidvinc.bsky.social a BLAST to be around, he shared meaningful parts of his own story that I still think about every day since we chatted. Please give this one a listen! #ff7r youtu.be/kSLwtsLRqlQ?...

New guessing game - Metaphor or FF7? A Honeybee Inn A child whose name starts with M, their mother is gone, and their father is rarely home due to fighting the powers that be. One of the main themes is classism. An evil blonde man wearing white, desiring a rise to power who sits like this

If you enjoy the FF7R trilogy but never played the original, this is probably the best time to play the OG if you're ever going to. I can't tell you why; telling you why would be doing you a disservice. But there probably won't be a reason for a new player to visit OG once the trilogy is complete.

Every day, I'm reminded that one of the biggest issues we face is what seems like a growing population who take their subjective experiences and internalize them as objective fact. This inevitably leads to some of the most passionately pointless and idiotic infighting in every community imaginable.

My wife and I were married two and a half months ago. I still think daily about how we danced to "No Promises to Keep," and it will continue to be one of the most meaningful memories I have for the rest of my life.

AN 🧵 ON MODERN VILLAINS 😈: There’s a narrative shift in the last few decades that has caused villains to no longer be seen as exclusively “bad,” but rather misunderstood or justified.