Distant Worlds conductor clarifies Final Fantasy XII remake statement

The composer for Square Enix’s Distant Worlds concert series has probably had an interesting couple of days.

On Saturday, Arnie Roth mentioned a Final Fantasy XII remake shortly after beginning a concert in Pittsburgh. I know he did, because I was in attendance. He mentioned the remake as if it was a project we all knew about, but the audience immediately began to buzz after his remark. Today, Roth said on Facebook that he used the word “remake” in error:

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.