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The RetroBeat: 20 years of Final Fantasy IX, the best Final Fantasy

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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I know that all us, myself included, are preoccupied by the next-gen (I guess they’re the current gen now) consoles. But I found out that today is the 20th anniversary of the North American release of Final Fantasy IX, which debuted on the original PlayStation on November 13, 2000.

I love Final Fantasy. Back in around 2007, I played through Final Fantasy I through X over the course of about six months. It was an amazing experience, and it turned me into a lifetime Japanese role-playing game fan. I’ve played a lot of games in that genre. Final Fantasy IX is still my favorite.

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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.