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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 6h

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 9h

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade compares the PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC versions:

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade compares the PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC versions - Nova Crystallis

Today, Square Enix shows a short comparison video featuring footage from Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade running on four different platforms: Nintendo Switch 2 (in TV Mode), Xbox Series X, PlaySta...

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 7h

In this gameplay snippet from Octopath Traveler 0, Viator uses his Ultimate Technique: 'Fluid Stance' to "deal damage with equipped weapon 2 time(s) when evading or parrying attacks."

More about Octopath Traveler 0:
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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 7h

Name: Viator
Job: Warrior
Voice: Griffin Puatu (EN)

"A warrior with a genteel demeanor. He is the son of a swordplay instructor and is searching for a certain sword, following a tradition passed down through his family for generations."

A young man with blonde hair and wearing armor is seated and sewing a torn glove. He looks at a bird perched nearby.

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 7h

Xande (Final Fantasy III) illustrated by Yukihiro Kajimoto for the 'Journey of Discovery' FFTCG booster set releasing November 14, 2025.

A humanoid with white hair and red eyes bares blood colored hands wearing a blue cape and brandishing a red staff.

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 9h

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade compares the PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC versions:

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade compares the PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC versions - Nova Crystallis

Today, Square Enix shows a short comparison video featuring footage from Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade running on four different platforms: Nintendo Switch 2 (in TV Mode), Xbox Series X, PlaySta...

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 10h

Reis Duelar is played by Ayaka Shimoyamada (JP). Matsuno says that while she doesn't have many lines, he believes the addition of a voice performance in The Ivalice Chronicles elevates the character—that it more deeply portrays Reis's "kindness, fragility and hidden strength."

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 11h

Drawn back to the First, the Warrior of Light is reunited with the faerie king Feo Ul. They beckon the adventurer to enter the Pilgrim's Traverse, where the mysteries surrounding the Church of the First Light abound...

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Final Fantasy XIV • Pilgrim's Traverse

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 11h

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake reveals DQI's new story additions:

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake reveals DQI's new story additions - Nova Crystallis

Today, Square Enix shares a new look at Dragon Quest I & HD-2D Remake, specifically the new scenarios that have been added to Dragon Quest I. Rubiss, a great spirit connected to Alefgard’s creation my...

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 14h

Final Fantasy VII & VIII, IX and Remake series titles get new physical release in December:

Final Fantasy VII & VIII, IX and Remake series titles get new physical release in December - Nova Crystallis

Today, Square Enix announced that several Final Fantasy series titles will get a physical release for Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5 this December. First up: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and ...

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 1d

When the Warrior of Light is petitioned by a felyne who found themselves transported to Tural, they are soon brought face to face with Guardian Arkveld, the feared "White Wraith".

More on Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.35, which released Tuesday:
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Final Fantasy XIV • The Windward Wilds (Monster Hunter Wilds Collaboration)

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 1d

Beowulf Cadmus is played by Masashi Tamaki (JP), cast after his role as Leonar Reci Rimon in Tactics Ogre: Reborn. Matsuno was moved how Tamaki played "a man who gave up love to fight for revolution" as Leonar, then "a man who risked all for love" as Beowulf.
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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 1d

FFXVI loc. dir. M-C. Koji Fox, voice dir. Morgan Rushton/Oli Chance, and voice actors Ben Starr (Clive), Stewart Clarke (Dion) & Christopher York (Gav) spend an hour talking about the creation of lore book 'Logos: The World of Final Fantasy XVI':

The Making of LOGOS: The World of FINAL FANTASY XVI

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 2d

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 2d

Gerrith Barrington is voiced by Tsuguo Mogami (JP), who was cast after attending the promotional streams for the 'Return to Ivalice' collaboration in Final Fantasy XIV (and where The Ivalice Chronicles plans were laid) back in 2018.
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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 3d

Where to unlock content and features in Final Fantasy XIV 7.35:

Where to unlock content and features in Final Fantasy XIV 7.35 - Nova Crystallis

In the latest Final Fantasy XIV patch, out today, players can test their mettle against a new Deep Dungeon: Pilgrim’s Traverse, take on new crafting dailies with the Yok Huy, witness a new episode of ...

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 3d

Where to unlock content and features in Final Fantasy XIV 7.35:

Where to unlock content and features in Final Fantasy XIV 7.35 - Nova Crystallis

In the latest Final Fantasy XIV patch, out today, players can test their mettle against a new Deep Dungeon: Pilgrim’s Traverse, take on new crafting dailies with the Yok Huy, witness a new episode of ...

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mogtalk.bsky.social @mogtalk.bsky.social · 10d

Announcement:

We will be covering the Pilgrim's Traverse World Race for both the first Solo Achievement and first team clear of Q40!

While doing so, we will continue to raise money for
@gamesforlove.bsky.social

Join us next week for our first time covering a Deep Dungeon race!

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 3d

Final Fantasy XIV will undergo maintenance from 9:00pm Pacific tonight to 3:00am Pacific tomorrow morning to implement Patch 7.35. Newly added will be the 4th Deep Dungeon 'Pilgrim's Traverse', Monster Hunter Wilds collaboration, & more.

More on 7.35 content: novacrystallis.com/2025/10/fina...

Final Fantasy XIV previews Patch 7.35 content arriving Tuesday - Nova Crystallis

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.35 arrives Tuesday, October 7, 2025, and today Square Enix shares new media related to the content players can expect to encounter. The fourth Deep Dungeon, the Pilgrim’s Tra...

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 3d

Matsuno shares an early dev. sketch of Marach's sister Rapha Galthena by Akihiko Yoshida. Voiced by Aya Suzaki (JP), she is one of Matsuno's favorite characters, citing her powerful "Sky Mantra" abilities. He notes that in these early materials, the age of the characters had not yet been finalized.

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 3d

Kingsglaive Final Fantasy XV dir. Takeshi Nozue & prod. Kosei Ito join a panel discussing secrets behind the film's creation at MACHI★ASOBI's Shinmachibashi East Park Stage in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture on October 19, 2025. www.machiasobi.com

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 4d

More details about the 'Dreamlike Oceans', including more illustrations, can be found in a new post on the official FFTCG blog: fftcg.square-enix-games.com/en/news/new-...

New Product Information - Dreamlike Oceans - Booster Set | FF Trading Card Game

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 4d

The 'Dreamlike Oceans' 124-card booster set for the FFTCG has a tentative release date of March 27, 2026. SQEX shares a preview of the new illustrations on the cards therein.

Incl:
Garnet [FF9] (Reo Obata)
Lumina [LR13] (Toshitaka Matsuda)
Cloud [FF7AC] (Gen Kobayashi)
Cecil [FF4] (Rina Yoshiura)

A young woman gazes out across the landscape with a dove on her arm. She wears a white grown and silver crown. A massive airship is in the sky behind her.

A woman reclines on her elbow in a large white chair. She wears black and red garb.

A man with spiky blonde hair and deep green eyes looks upward. He wears dark clothing and a massive sword is on his back.

A man in ethereal white and violet armor looks towards the viewer, baring a red sword. A full moon is in the night sky in the background.

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 4d

During the FFTCG L3 Championship broadcast, a look at new cards in the 'Journey of Discovery' booster pack, including:

Terra [FFVI] (illus. Fumio Minagawa)
Firion [FFII] (illus. Toshiyuki Itahana)
Adel [FFVIII] (illus. Gen Kobayashi)

You can catch the VOD here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmkW...

A card with a blonde-haired woman in red and purple garb holding blue fire in her hand.

A young man charges towards the viewer holding a red blood sword. He wears blue and orange garb.

A sorceress with red hair and glowing red eyes extends her hand towards the viewer, glowing blue with magic.

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 4d

FFT (1997) dir. Yasumi Matsuno shares early dev. sketches of Marach Galthena. For TIC (2025), Matsuno says they gave directions to v. actor Sho Sudo to portray him as a character supporting Ramza, like Mustadio, as a best friend—even if that friendship is not directly depicted.
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Early sketch of Marach Galthena for Final Fantasy Tactics (1997) by Akihiko Yoshida. Described as "AGE 18, MALE", he has brown skin, dark brown hair, and wears light-colored colored cloth under green belts. He wears red gloves and green, strapped sandals.

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Nova Crystallis @novacrystallis.com · 5d

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