Final Fantasy VIII was released in 1999 for the original PlayStation, making it one of the last mainline Final Fantasy games developed primarily for that console generation. It was the first Final Fantasy game to use realistically proportioned character models, moving away from the super deformed look used in earlier titles. The opening cinematic featuring…
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Fun Facts and Trivia About The Video Game Bushido Blade 2
Bushido Blade 2 was released for the PlayStation in 1998, one year after the original game. It was again developed by Light Weight, the same studio responsible for the first Bushido Blade. Unlike the original, which was known for its grounded realism, the sequel presents a stronger narrative and a more cinematic execution. The game…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The Video Game Brave Fencer Musashi
Brave Fencer Musashi was released in Japan on July 16, 1998, and in North America on October 31, 1998. Developed by Square. It sold over 400,000 copies worldwide, becoming a quiet cult hit. It was directed by Yoichi Yoshimoto, previously known for work on Final Fantasy Tactics. The game was created to serve as an…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The Video Game Parasite Eve
Parasite Eve is a sequel to the Japanese novel Parasite Eve by Hideaki Sena rather than a direct adaptation. Released in Japan on March 1998, and in North America on September 1998. It sold over 1.9 million copies worldwide. It was Square’s first M rated game and was clearly targeted at an adult audience from…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The Video Game Xenogears
Xenogears was originally pitched as Final Fantasy VII. Square rejected the pitch for being “too dark,” so it became its own project. The game then began as a concept for a Chrono Trigger sequel, before shifting into an original universe. Director Tetsuya Takahashi and writer Soraya Saga (his wife) created the game’s narrative. Xenogears draws…