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Final Fantasy XV
is an action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. The fifteenth main installment of the ''Final Fantasy'' series, it was released for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2016, Microsoft Windows in 2018, and as a launch title for Google Stadia, Stadia in 2019. The game features an open world environment and action-based battle system, incorporating quick-switching weapons, elemental magic, and other features such as vehicle travel and camping. The base campaign was later expanded with downloadable content (DLC), adding further gameplay options such as additional playable characters and multiplayer. ''Final Fantasy XV'' takes place on the fictional world of Eos; aside from Insomnia, the capital of Lucis, all the world is dominated by the empire of Niflheim, who seek control of the magical Crystal protected by the Lucian royal family. On the eve of peace negotiations, Niflheim attacks the capital and steals the Crystal. Noctis Lucis Caelum, heir to the Lucian th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luminous Productions
is a Japanese video game development studio and a subsidiary of Square Enix. It was originally known as Business Division 2, which was the development team responsible for ''Final Fantasy XV'' and was one of 12 Business Divisions (internal development and production divisions) that Square Enix had at the time before the company consolidated its development divisions in 2020. The current name and development structure of the studio was formed on 27 March 2018 as an external company. The aim of the company is to create new AAA video games for a global audience using Square Enix's proprietary Luminous Engine. History Formation Luminous Productions was originally assembled from employees working on ''Final Fantasy XV''. While forming a new internal studio from existing ones is common worldwide, it is uncommon in Japan. Since the studio pulled in so many who were working on ''Final Fantasy XV'', Luminous Productions helped with the game alongside their new project. So many were tak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Role-playing Game
An action role-playing game (often abbreviated action RPG or ARPG) is a subgenre of video games that combines core elements from both the action game and role-playing genre. Definition The games emphasize real-time combat where the player has direct control over the characters as opposed to turn or menu-based combat while still having a focus on character's Stats in order to determine relative strength and abilities. These games often use action game combat systems similar to hack and slash or shooter games. Action role-playing games may also incorporate action-adventure games, which include a mission system and role-playing game mechanics, or MMORPGs with real-time combat systems. History 1970s and early 1980s Allgame listed the following games released prior to 1984 as action RPGs: ''Temple of Apshai'' (1979) and its sequel ''Gateway to Apshai'' (1983), ''Beneath the Pyramids'' for the Apple II (1980), '' Bokosuka Wars'' (1983), and '' Sword of Fargoal'' (1983). Je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chocobo
The is a fictional species created for the ''Final Fantasy'' franchise by Square Enix (originally Square). A galliform bird commonly having yellow feathers, they were first introduced in ''Final Fantasy II'' (1988), and have since featured in some capacity in nearly every ''Final Fantasy'' title, usually as a means of transport. Chocobos or chocobo-themed characters have played story roles in multiple titles, notably ''Final Fantasy V'' and the world of ''Final Fantasy XIII''. A recurring Chocobo also acts as protagonist of the ''Chocobo'' spin-off series. The chocobo was created by designer and artist Koichi Ishii, inspired by childhood memories of raising a chick to adulthood. In ''Final Fantasy III'' it was going to be part of a trio of mascot characters alongside the Moogle, but the third planned mascot was scrapped. The chocobo has gone through multiple redesigns for each entry, with a notable contributing artist being Toshiyuki Itahana. In addition to ''Final Fantasy'', t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prompto
is a character from Square Enix's ''Final Fantasy'' series. He first appears in the anime web series '' Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV'' as a schoolmate of the crown prince of the Kingdom of Lucis, Noctis Lucis Caelum. In the 2016 mainline title ''Final Fantasy XV'', Prompto accompanies Noctis on his journey by road to meet and marry a noblewoman from another nation, and fights alongside him as they oppose the Niflheim empire. He is the title character of the post-launch downloadable content (DLC) pack ''Episode Prompto'', which delves into the character's backstory and origin as a pawn of Niflheim. Prompto was created and co-designed by Tetsuya Nomura for ''Final Fantasy Versus XIII'', a spin-off title of the ''Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy'' series which was later reworked as ''Final Fantasy XV''. A major element of Prompto's character is his humble origins when compared to the aristocratic families of Gladiolus and Ignis, the other members of Noctis' retinue, with his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ignis Scientia
Ignis Scientia (イグニス・スキエンティア, ''Igunisu Sukientia'') is a character from Square Enix's ''Final Fantasy'' series. He first appears in the anime web series '' Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV'' as an advisor for the royal family of the Kingdom of Lucis and a personal attendant of its heir apparent prince Noctis Lucis Caelum. In the 2016 mainline title ''Final Fantasy XV'', Ignis and his companions oppose the rival empire of Niflheim and its efforts to dominate the world of Eos. The character's story arc in the main narrative of ''XV'' culminates in him being permanently blinded, although he eventually acclimatizes to his condition and continues to be an active member of the player's party. He is the title character of the post-launch downloadable content (DLC) pack '' Episode Ignis'', which explores the circumstances that led to his blinding. Created and co-designed by Tetsuya Nomura for the precursor to ''Final Fantasy XV'', a spin-off titled ''Final Fantasy Ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Final Fantasy XV
''Final Fantasy XV'' is an action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. The fifteenth main installment of the '' Final Fantasy'' series, it was released for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2016, Microsoft Windows in 2018, and Stadia as a launch title in 2019. The game features an open world environment and action-based battle system, incorporating quick-switching weapons, elemental magic, and other features such as vehicle travel and camping. The base campaign was later expanded with downloadable content (DLC), adding further gameplay options such as additional playable characters and multiplayer. ''Final Fantasy XV'' takes place on the fictional world of Eos; aside from Insomnia, the capital of Lucis, all the world is dominated by the empire of Niflheim, who seek control of the magical Crystal protected by the Lucian royal family. On the eve of peace negotiations, Niflheim attacks the capital and steals the Crystal. Noctis Lucis Caelum, heir to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eighth Generation Of Video Game Consoles
The eighth generation of video game consoles began in 2012, and consists of four home video game consoles: the Wii U released in 2012, the PlayStation 4 family in 2013, the Xbox One family in 2013, and the Nintendo Switch family in 2017. The generation offered few signature hardware innovations. Sony and Microsoft continued to produce new systems with similar designs and capabilities as their predecessors, but with improved performance (processing speed, higher-resolution graphics, and increased storage capacity) that further moved consoles into confluence with personal computers, and furthering support for digital distribution and games as a service. Motion-controlled games of the seventh generation had waned in popularity, but consoles were preparing for advancement of virtual reality (VR), with Sony introducing the PlayStation VR in 2016. Sony focused heavily on its first-party developers and console exclusives as key selling points, while Microsoft expanded its gaming servic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3 (PS3) is a home video game console developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment. The successor to the PlayStation 2, it is part of the PlayStation brand of consoles. It was first released on November 11, 2006, in Japan, November 17, 2006, in North America, and March 23, 2007, in Europe and Australia. The PlayStation 3 competed primarily against Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles. The console was first officially announced at E3 2005, and was released at the end of 2006. It was the first console to use Blu-ray Disk technology as its primary storage medium. The console was the first PlayStation to integrate social gaming services, including the PlayStation Network, as well as the first to be controllable from a handheld console, through its remote connectivity with PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita. In September 2009, the ''Slim'' model of the PlayStation 3 was rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Development Of Final Fantasy XV
The development of ''Final Fantasy XV'', a Japanese Action role-playing game, action role-playing video game, began in 2006 shortly before its announcement at that year's Electronic Entertainment Expo. Square Enix handled primary development on ''Final Fantasy XV'', and the game was released worldwide in November 2016; the total development time covered approximately ten years. The game was originally announced as ''Final Fantasy Versus XIII'', a PlayStation 3-exclusive spin-off title. It was part of ''Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy'', a subseries of games linked by a common mythos: while retaining thematic links, specific references were removed to aid with marketing. Additional media was created to portray the world of ''XV'' without using sequels; dubbed the "''Final Fantasy XV'' Universe", it included a Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV, feature film, an Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV, original net animation, a Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV, virtual reality simulation g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Final Fantasy Type-0
is an action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation Portable (PSP). Released in Japan on October 27, 2011, ''Type-0'' is part of the ''Fabula Nova Crystallis'' subseries, a set of games sharing a common mythos which includes ''Final Fantasy XIII'' and ''Final Fantasy XV''. The gameplay, similar to '' Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII'', has the player taking control of characters in real-time combat during missions across Orience. The player also engages in large-scale strategy-based battles on the world map, and has access to a multiplayer option during story missions and side quests. The story focuses on Class Zero, a group of fourteen students from the Vermillion Peristylium, a magical academy in the Dominion of Rubrum. When the Militesi Empire launches an assault on the other Crystal States of Orience, seeking to control their respective crystals, Class Zero is mobilized for the defense of Rubrum. Eventually, the group becomes entangled in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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