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Final Fantasy TV Show “Dad Of Light” Is Becoming A Movie For Japan
A movie version of the Japanese TV show “Dad of Light,” which tells the story of a father and son who rebuild their relationship thanks to Final Fantasy XIV, is in the works for Japan.
We’re pleased to announce a movie version of “Dad of Light” will be coming to theatres in Japan! #FFXIV pic.twitter.com/8GqBhS5YuT
— FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) March 24, 2019
Announced at Day 2 of the Final Fantasy Fan Festival here in Tokyo, the movie is coming to Japanese theatres, but there is no word on if it’ll be distributed internationally.
The show premiered in April 2017, and it’s available now on American Netflix if you’re interested in checking out the well-received drama. The story was inspired by real-life events.
The actor who played the father, Ren Osugi, passed away in February 2018. In the movie, he’s being played by actor Kotaro Yoshida. More to come…
Disclosure: Square Enix paid for GameSpot’s flight to Tokyo and accomodation.
from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-tv-show-dad-of-light-is-becoming-a-m/1100-6465804/
Final Fantasy Dissidia NT Adding Final Fantasy XIV Villain Zenos On PS4 And PC
The next character for Final Fantasy fighting game Final Fantasy Dissidia NT has been announced. Revealed at the Final Fantasy Fan Festival in Tokyo today, the character Zenos from Final Fantasy XIV is coming to the PlayStation 4 and PC fighting game starting later this month.
Zenos will be available first for Final Fantasy Dissidia in Japanese arcades starting March 26, while the character is coming to the PlayStation 4 and Steam editions on April 11. People attending the Fan Fest this weekend in Tokyo can have a first crack at playing Zenos.
Zenos is the main antagonist from Final Fantasy XIV: Online’s expansion, Stormblood.
More to come…
Disclosure: Square Enix paid for GameSpot’s flight to Tokyo and accomodation.
from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-dissidia-nt-adding-final-fantasy-xiv/1100-6465803/
Final Fantasy XIV Online News From Fan Fest: FF15 Crossover Start Date And More Revealed
Today at Day 2 of the Final Fantasy Fan Festival in Tokyo, Square Enix made a series of announcements about Final Fantasy XIV Online, including the start-date for the game’s crossover event with Final Fantasy XV.
The crossover event, which was announced previously, is called A Nocturne For Heroes, and it begins April 16. This news was confirmed during a behind-the-scenes “Letter From the Producer” event featuring producer Naoki Yoshida. The event brings a number of Final Fantasy XV gear and items to FFXIV, including the game’s first-ever four-player mount. You guessed it, the mount is the Regalia, which is the car the main characters drive in FFXV. The other items include FFXV-themed gear and a hairstyle from the game.
The #FFXV collaboration event, A Nocturne for Heroes, begins on Tuesday, April 16! #FFXIV
Earn gear, a hairstyle, and the first-ever four-player mount, the Regalia! 🎁 pic.twitter.com/7rcSO48BcM
— FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) March 24, 2019
In other news, Square Enix confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV patch 4.56, which is called “A Requiem for Heroes Part 2,” will launch very soon–it’s due out Tuesday, March 26. Coming after that is Patch 4.57, which adds the new World Visit system, and it’s launching on April 23.
You can see a full schedule of important dates in the graphic below, which covers all the big proceedings leading up to the release of Shadowbringers on July 2 (or June 28 with Early Access):
Presenting the release schedule leading up to the launch of Shadowbringers on July 2! #FFXIV pic.twitter.com/1vqZU0VDiX
— FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) March 24, 2019
Yoshida and main scenario writer/world lore creator Banri Oda answered a series of fan questions during the panel covering a range of topics. You can re-watch the panel here on Twitch.
Fan Fest Day 1 yesterday brought a lot of big news as well, including the next race for Shadowbringers, a new raid, more screenshots, and a fresh trailer–get all the details here.
Keep checking back with GameSpot for more from Fan Fest today and Monday, including a gallery of some of the best cosplay we’ve seen. Disclosure: Square Enix paid for GameSpot’s flight to Tokyo and accomodations.
from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-xiv-online-news-from-fan-fest-ff15-c/1100-6465801/
