🎁 Just in time for wrapping presents, we're finally WRAPPING UP CHAPTER 9! Did you like that dad joke? Haha, and I'm a mom. Boom. 💥 But really, we're happy to share that our next full DEEP DIVE episode of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth hits MONDAY! Hope your holiday season is going great! 🎄

The water tower promise from when they were kids ties directly into the bedroom conversation. Tifa made Cloud promise to save her because that's what heroes do. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #cloud #tifa #lifestream #jrpg #ff7

Tifa asks Cloud to save her on the water tower, then again on the bridge. Cloud literally just tried to murder her instead... Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #cloud #tifa #sephiroth #watertower #jrpg #ff7

Cloud gets this indifferent smirk and then casually tilts his head side to side to dodge bullets that whiz right past him. That moment was incredible. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #cloud #nibelheim #matrixmoment #jrpg #ff7

Cloud loses control to Sephiroth at the Gongaga reactor, and the black whispers vanish. Tifa tries to stop Cloud but ends up in the Lifestream after a “Weapon” swallows her. What does it mean? Check it out here -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaye... #finalfantasy #FF7Rebirth

Ray of Judgement | FF7 Remake #FF7R #Aerith

The entire Weapon sequence is literally a Jonah and the whale story. Tifa enters that mouth as one person and exits completely changed. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #tifa #sephiroth #weaponsbane #biblical #jrpg #ff7

The Lifestream showed Tifa the actual truth about what happened in Nibelheim. She finally understood what Cloud really meant to her as a friend growing up and now as adults. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #tifa #lifestream #nibelheim #jrpg #ff7

Tifa's survival in the Lifestream isn't just about the people who love her. That vision of Cloud walking toward Sephiroth gives her a mission. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #tifa #cloudstrife #lifestream #sephiroth #jrpg

That conversation between Cloud and Tifa at Cissnei's house might be the most perfectly written scene in FF7 Rebirth. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #cloudstrife #tifa #jrpg #sephiroth

The Gongaga section is mostly cutscenes, and honestly that's perfect for what they're doing. This is where Cloud completely loses it. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #cloudstrife #sephiroth #gongaga #jrpg #squareenix

Rebirth takes you to all the classic locations from the original game, but now they're building toward something bigger. All of it sets up Cloud's mental breakdown. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #cloudstrife #junon #ff7remake

The Gongaga Reactor scene hits at the exact midpoint of the entire trilogy, not just Rebirth. Square Enix planned Cloud's breakdown to land halfway through a three-game arc. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #ff7remake #cloudstrife

I love how they use Mako in this remake — it’s not just an energy source, but also something soldiers carry within them. Cloud’s greatest strength and weakness both come from the Mako inside him. Watch our full discussion on YouTube www.youtube.com/FinalFantasy... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #mako

Cloud's breakdown in Rebirth is genuinely terrifying. When Sephiroth tells him to "murder these soldiers" and you watch Cloud just give in? It's a Palpatine moment - you're watching him fall to the dark side in real time. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@finalfantas...

Is Sephiroth secretly a Palpatine? Will there be a Final Fantasy X Star Wars crossover? It happened with Magic The Gathering...just sayin'... Check out this clip from the latest episode of the podcast. Link to our YouTube channel in our bio! #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #sephiroth #palpatine #mtg

We're back, baby! Our next full deep dive episode of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth hits MONDAY!! In this discussion about some of the most CRITICAL scenes in the game, we dive deep into yet MORE of chapter 9. Best to you all, Jolie, Spencer, Ernest The Final Fantasy Files

Adults voicing child characters in FF7 Rebirth is so distracting. It pulls you right out of the experience. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #voiceacting #gaming #ff7

Cloud's mental state in FF7 Rebirth is fascinating. Jenova and Sephiroth have this grip on his mind, almost like an externally driven psychosis for their own purposes. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #cloud #sephiroth #ff7

James Sie's performance as Hojo in FF7 Rebirth is fantastic. Hojo is a mad scientist caricature, which is tricky to play well. You have to be over the top but still believable. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #hojo #voiceacting

If you are in the Portland OR area, I will be at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo all weekend! Come see me at Booth 308. Just look for the huge Final Fantasy Files Podcast banner. Stop by and say "hi" - seriously! #PRGE #Portland #PortlandRetroGamingExpo #RetroGaming #VideoGames #FinalFantasy

The violin score that plays during Queen's Blood boss matches in FF7 Rebirth is incredible. When you face Regina or other high-stakes opponents, the music gets so intense and well composed. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth

I won't spend a dollar on microtransactions. The moment they make me convert real money into gems or premium currency, I'm out. That system exists to hide how much you're actually spending. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #gaming

Captain Titov's voice actor in FF7 Rebirth really nailed it. You can tell right away in chapter four that they cast someone who knows what they're doing. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #voiceacting #ff7 #jrpg

Avalanche calls themselves freedom fighters. Shinra calls them eco-terrorists. FF7 nails this perfectly because the game doesn't pick a side for you. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #avalanche #ff7 #jrpg

🚨Announcement🚨 Spencer is going to start STREAMING FF Tactics on YouTube Live! Jolie will be downstairs continuing the editing our FF7R deep dives. 😂 This way we can stay current while we press forward on FF7R. Streaming Mon, Wed, Fri nights @ 9 PM MT. youtube.com/@FinalFantas...

FF7 Rebirth has these girls in the rest area who sound like they're swooning over guys, but they're actually geeking out over the ship's engine specs. It's genuinely funny how excited they get about horsepower! Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy

Every time you're at the front of a ship, you're doing the Titanic pose. Cloud and the crew at the bow just reminded us we all secretly do the arms out thing when no one's looking. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #ff7 #jrpg #gaming

The way Barret's outfit in Gold Saucer manages to look completely ridiculous AND he's totally proud of it is perfect character writing. He's rocking that puffy vest and hook hand like he's the coolest guy... Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy

🐬 FF7 Rebirth really put a whole Wave Race game inside a JRPG and called it a day. There are entire games built around mechanics like this dolphin mini-game. The scope of this game is wild. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #minigames

🤔 Wait, did Rufus really just casually break a peace treaty like it's nothing? There's definitely more to this story that we're not seeing. The political intrigue in FF7 runs so much deeper than people realize. Watch our full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FinalFantas... #finalfantasy

🥷 Yuffie going from sneaky thief to "elite ninja operative for the interim Wutai government" will never not be hilarious. The whiplash from her formal introduction to immediately confessing she was hired to kill Rufus. 💀 #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #yuffie #jrpg #gaming

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🎭 Behind the Scenes Magic with Barret's Voice Actor John Eric Bentley breaks down the emotional depth of filming FF7 Rebirth's trial scenes. The contrast between old school and new filming techniques reveals those subtle moments that make characters feel real. #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth

🎮 Voice of Barret talks bringing depth beyond stereotypes to FF7 Rebirth John Eric Bentley shares how he approached voicing Barret during turbulent times, representing identity and culture while staying true to Square Enix's vision. Real talk on authentic character portrayal. #finalfantasy

Just hosted an epic FFVII voice actor panel at MAGWest! 🎮 Briana White, John Eric Bentley, Austin Lee Matthews, William Christopher Stephens & Arnie Pantoja shared incredible stories. Watch the full video on our YouTube! - youtu.be/0z2Yf6v6Gnk #finalfantasy #voiceacting #MAGWest #ff7rebirth

When Games Save Lives 💙 John Eric Bentley (Barret's voice actor) shares how FF7 Rebirth has literally saved lives. "Everyone needs love put on their heart" - this is why we create. Our platforms aren't just entertainment, they're lifelines. #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #mentalhealth #barretwallace

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BIG STREAM TOMORROW!! Meeting Vincent Valentine AND Chapter 12... depending on how the boss battles go 🤣 + Lots of goodies planned at the start of stream too including the History of Vincent from @ffunion.bsky.social, an interesting clip from the @finalfantasyfiles.bsky.social VA panel, and MORE!

🎮 The planet is crying and we need to listen Our latest podcast episode dives deep into FF7 Rebirth's environmental themes and how Barret's message resonates differently as the story unfolds. What started as skepticism becomes understanding. #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #barret #gaming #podcast #jrpg

🔥 That moment when Shinra gets desperate enough to negotiate with Cloud's crew The deal: "We won't attack you IF you take out Sephiroth for us" Even the Turks are backing this wild alliance. What would you choose? 🤔 #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #sephiroth #shinra #theturks #cloud #jrpg #ff7

🎮 When heroic aspirations meet harsh reality That moment in FF7 Rebirth when good intentions lead to unexpected consequences. Sometimes the path to heroism isn't what you expect. What's your take on this scene? 👇 #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #jrpg #gaming #ff7 #cloudstrife #podcast

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🎮 FF7 Rebirth's Hidden Story Details Are Incredible Just discovered this innkeeper in FF7 Rebirth has one of the darkest backstories. He's not even in the original game but his cellular degradation storyline might connect to the black robed figures. #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #jrpg #gaming

In case you haven't seen it, here is our Magwest recap! Enjoy! Link to our YouTube in bio!

🎭 Comparing voice acting across FF7 Rebirth, FF16 & FF14 Each brings something different to the table in terms of authenticity and craft. Which Final Fantasy game do you think has the strongest vocal performances? #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #ff16 #ff14 #jrpg #voiceacting #gaming

🧬 When two swords intertwine like DNA strands in FF7 Rebirth... pure magic! The teamwork and coordination required makes every moment feel phenomenal. This is what peak JRPG combat looks like! ⚔️ #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #sephiroth #jrpg #gaming #teamwork

🎭 The way Cloud moves and reacts during his mission with Sephiroth isn't random - every facial expression and gesture is deliberately crafted to show his internal conflict. The attention to detail in his character animation tells a story without words. #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #cloudstrife

Why "Good Guy Gone Bad" Villains Hit Different 💔 Writing villains like Sephiroth is incredibly hard. You want people to understand their pain without excusing their actions. #finalfantasy #ff7rebirth #sephiroth #jrpg #villain #gamewriting #storytelling

#MAGWest2025 was a blast! Loved meeting amazing folks & hosting a Q&A with the incredible #FF7Remake/#Rebirth voice cast. Panel vid coming soon to YouTube! Huge thanks to MAGWest staff & my hubster Spencer for kid duty while I geeked out 😄 – Jolie