Square: "Currently no new FFVII games anymore" So no FFVII remake?

PS3Life.nl writes: In recent years, Square-Enix games made new games (and a movie) in the Final Fantasy VII universe to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of this widely acclaimed RPG. We received game like the terrible Dirge of Cerberus and the great Crisis Core: FFVII for PSP. Soon we also get the extended version of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children on Blu-Ray. But what about the FFVII remake?

[Omega4]

They will make it in due time, the compilation doesnt finish till sometime in 2010 and they will want to finish it with something special

[ZuperAmazingCooKie]

That's probably a keyword

[Montrealien]

Square will not talk about a FFVII remake until 13 is pressed and selling.

Zohan says : "Believe me this"

[Trebius]

Dirge of Cerberus terrible?!?! That's an overstatement if i've ever heard one...

[STK026]

of course they will eventually remake it. In the past years, they have released FF 1 and 2, on GBA and on PSP, they have remade III and IV, re-released Tactics for PSP aswell as a new Tactics Advance for the DS which pretty much felt like the original Tactics advance. They are most likely working on a V or VI remake for the DS right now. The Final Fantasy brand sells, and while you can only make a new FF games once every few years, remakes can be made quite easily and don't require you to have one of your "a-team" working on it.

They'll eventually get to VII, then VIII etc.

[reonkaze]

if you look at all the current projects the staff member are working on, its not possible to work on any ff7 projects. kitase is working on ff13, and possibly another project afterwords probably 14. Nomura also has his hands tied he is working on 2 kingdom hearts, ffv13, one spirit goal. If the ff7 project is to be started on both men has to be free from the projects, and it probably won't be until 2012-13. There is also kingdom heart 3 to consider. Square has other teams as well but honestly do you want saga frontier developer or any other team for that matter to touch this classic, i say hell no.

[meepmoopmeep]

i hate the wording.

"currently" "new"

it will be remade, re-released or expanded.
too much money to make off it to say no to.

:)

[iamtehpwn]

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU UUUUUUUUUU

[jadenkorri]

if they remake the game with the same style, just updated graphics, people will complain nothing has changed, might as well play the ps1 version....now remaking the battle system, doing things they couldn't/didn't do originally, adding more CGI, more content, deeper characterization, new characters added story/side missions...etc etc could essentially ruin the game and its legacy. Yes, we all want a remake, and in our minds we all have a certain expectation, FF7 is already on the top pedestal of RPGs... With that in mind, the devs have to exceed that level of expectation to please the audience, otherwise we will be disappointed, and with us disappointed at FF7 remake, which in turn may ruin its legacy....

[codylz28]

Right before Advent Children Complete was released, the old school FF7 was on sell in the Japan PSN Store. More than likely, it will be on the U.S. PSN Store (No confirmation on that yet though) and would, in my opinion, boost sales of the U.S. version of Advent Children Complete when it is released.
So, if the old school one is released,and you think that remaking the original with new graphics, extras, etc... would ruin what FFVII is/was, then get the old school one. Problem solved in that department. However, I would love to see it with these next-gen graphics and if it is done, then those that want a remake will buy it and either like it, love it, or hate it. If they hate it then hey, there's always the option of buying the original.
Also, if these were to happen, SE would profit off it like no other. Plus, the secret ending of Dirge of Cerberus means that there is more left in the FFVII universe after ALL the events you've seen so far. All in all, it's a win for everybody. You don't want a remake, get/keep the original. Win. If you do and it becomes confirmed, then you'll be a happy camper. Win. If it doesn't live to the hype, go back to the original, semi-win. If it lives to the hype and then some, another win. Meanwhile, SE's profiting during all this will be a win for them also.

[cayal]

Since Square Enix are in Microsoft's pocket they probably have no plans because they can't release it on the 360.

[Sarick]

They'll be probably be adding more to the story. You can do this without editing the basic combat engine or plot line.

Add more past memories events, then perhaps extending the ending to accommodate the advent children story.

Meaning after the ending the game continues with Red running across the fields from Midhgar as it moves into advent children story. In the original game this is where it ended.

[FlameBaitGod]

They wont do it if they don't want to get rich

[SL1M DADDY]

And in other news, Squenix passes up opportunity to print money and produce one of the potential best selling titles of their entire existence...

Next up: Poop, and the fecalphiliacs that love it.

[TOO PAWNED]

"no FF7 remake"? Thank GOD! I am tired of reading about FF7 remake BS.

[Panthers]

um its not like they havent said this before. We will continue to get FFVII remake news because it will happen eventually. There is too much money to be made on it.

[Kingsora]

Yeah the FFVII remake will come one day, my guess? 2012 maybe, but that even sounds too soon :D

[Kingsora]

when does FF VIII celebraties his 10-year old birthday, I wouldn't say no to some awesome FF VIII spinn offs (or a remake or a movie)

[BLuKhaos]

2008...

[SpoonyRedMage]

Well it's good to get some clarification. Square are working on so many games right now anyway it'd be wonder if they had any time to work on a new FFVII game.

[lordgodalming]

You spoony bard! Bubble up for name.

[XXXCouture]

hmm nomura said he had lots of ideas on how to "expand the ff7 universe"

[Sangria]

I don't think a FFVII remake would be good. We're expecting so much about it, even if it doesn't exist (officially) that the quality of the game may never match what all people want, those that want an Advent Children-like FFVII and those that want a more retro-oriented game.

I'd rather see a FVII spin-off like Crisis Core was (and like Dirge of Cerberus shouldn't be).

[jadenkorri]

'd rather see a FVII spin-off like Crisis Core was (and like Dirge of Cerberus shouldn't be).

I loved that last part...

[DragonWarrior_4]

I think FF7 was a great game, but I liked the Sin saga in FFX better.

[97gsx]

FFx could be considered a prequel to ff7.

[swice]

It's marketing. It will probably be announced sometime in the somewhat near future and everyone will go ape-$#!+ :-/

[miniduf1]

Why does everyone want a remake, I love the original, and if I want to replay FF7 I will play the original. A remake will add nothing except better graphics and cheesy voice acting. Just buy the original and play it.

[Trebius]

WE play the remake...

Better graphics, voice overs (not necessary), and tons of extras for SURE will make people buy it. So you'll only be missing out.

[Grassroots]

Am I the only one that didn't think Dirge was that bad of a game. I still enjoyed it for what it was.

[Counter_ACT]

Uh, that quote is a terrible translation so it obviously can't be taken literally. They mean they are none in development at the moment.

[ssipmraw]

lol can anybody else not think of cloud in a dress, in realistic proportions, without shuddering......(shudders)

if they did a Ps3 remake i wonder how that scene will be recieved...

[News4fanboys]

dude wtf,dirge of cerberus was awesome imo,i liked wut they did and id fitted vincent's style perfectly.
the story was great and gameplay was good ,but i thot the replayability was awesome and how you use the materia.

Anywho: yes just like everyone knows,they will make a FF7 remake,wen? no one knows.
could be 6years from now or could be 2years from now who knows.
but at least they will make one...

[JayX666]

FFVII isn't a new game :)

[TheColbertinator]

lol no new FFVII games but they will remake FFVI on DS for the 40th time.

SE could use their money to make new bold exciting RPGs but noooo.

[Reibooi]

They have games in the FFVII universe planned but they are not currently in production. Both Nomura-san and Kitase-san said that Crisis Core would NOT be the last game in the compilation of FFVII and considering Advent Children complete isn't a game it makes sense that they will have something more in the future.

As it stand Square and everyone who should be involved in a Final Fantasy VII project are busy with either Final Fantasy XIII or Versus XIII so it makes sense they would not risk a product by forcing the teams to take on yet another project. I would guess once XIII and VS XIII are released we may hear more out of the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII.

[kewlkat007]

All resources are focused on the SQ's "CORE" money maker every gen and that's Final Fantasy XIII.

[cayal]

It would sell millions and would be an instant money maker...

[360isthebestps3sucks]

poor ps3fanboys waiting for one remake of ff7...lol

[jadenkorri]

last i checked, xbox wasn't around when ff7 came out, 2ndly, maybe xbox players want FF7 too, and with squareenix record going, i foresee the remake on all platforms...if it happens of course...unfortunately your fanboyism is in overdrive and you can't read or think clearly by yourself...

[NotSoSilentBob]

Easy they are not going keep making SUB-par FFVII games. They have finally accepted that FF7 for the PSone was and is the best thing with the name FF7. I expect a remake sometime but none of these other spin-offs.

[DethWish]

FF7 on japan PSN pretty much confirms there will be no FF7 remake for ps3

[jadenkorri]

wouldn't you release the original for download before releasing a remake...from a business stand point the ps1 would not sell as well with a remake out, however with rumors or demand, being out now will make more money. ill buy it on the psn, so i can play on my psp.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

That doesn't confirm anything. It's a PS1 Classic. That's it.

[JohnClark]

I don't care about remakes. Just re-release the PS1 Final Fantasys please.

[sarshelyam]

See, I'm with the greater populous who believes that "NEW" is the cryptic oust in this quote. A remake really isn't "new", simply redone.

[bigjclassic]

hopefully the world could calm down about remaking FF7. The thing about it is the original PSone game is epic. From graphics to sound, and it would be a totally different experience from the original game.

Im currently going threw FF7 again (currently at Rocket Town), and i know im not going to play it again for YEARS to come.

All i can say is just make an AWESOME JRPG so people wont cry about FF7. It has been a long time since a major JRPG made an impact like FF7 did years ago.

[DNAgent]

Square-Enix would just find a way to screw it up like all of their other mediocre games.

[jadenkorri]

if squaresoft was doing it, i would have full confidence, but now that there squareenix, Im concerned...

[KwietStorm_BLM]

"Currently no new FFVII games anymore."

Why would they even bother to make such a silly statement? They know exactly what they are doing by stringing along the fans, and it is partially why many people are so upset with SE these days.

[Knightofelemia]

The only way Square will release a FF7 remake is if sales flop with FF13 and VS13 and any future Square release. They know that if they release a remake of FF7 they are set for another couple of years.

[Cacic]

Wish they would remake one of the best games ever already.