The RetroBeat: The magic of the original Final Fantasy VII

We’re getting close to the April 10 launch of Final Fantasy VII Remake for PlayStation 4. So before we all get caught up with what’s new, I’d like to take a moment to talk about why the original is so danged special.

Final Fantasy VII came out for the PlayStation back in 1997. I was 11, but I understood even before launch that the game would be a big deal. There’s a lot of mystique behind Final Fantasy VII. First off, it was a big deal that it was going to be a PlayStation exclusive. Up until that point, Final Fantasy had lived on Nintendo consoles. Seeing such a big franchise switch sides seemed like a sign that times were changing. Sure enough, Sony would soon overcome Nintendo as the market leader.

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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.