Retro Wrap-Up: Final Fantasy Edition Redux

With the Internet being abuzz with people giving their thoughts on the Final Fantasy XV demo, Episode Dusacae, I pretty much had no choice than to go with a Final Fantasy theme for this week’s Retro Wrap-Up. Even though it’s happened before (twice), and will probably happen again at some point, it’s always fun to look back at the various entries in this iconic RPG series and see how it has evolved over the years.

So this week, the oprainfall Retro Commercial Research Team–in other words, me–brings you completely new set of TV ads for this beloved franchise. Everyone has different opinions on which ones are their favorites. What are your favorite Final Fantasy games? Feel free to let us know in a comment.

Here are some highlights from the past week.

REVIEWS:

• A Druid’s Duel | Matt Welwood
• There Came An Echo | Phil Schipper
• Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires | Kelsey Brinson
• République Remastered (Episodes 1-3) | Tyler Lubben
• Overture | Guy Rainey
• RETRO REVIEW: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX | Jacob Dobbs

ORIGINAL CONTENT:

• MUSINGS: Keep Calm and Play Nintendo Mobile
• RAINDROPS: Alexander Jones (CronoLink9)
• RAINDROPS: Ben Hafen
• OPERATION MADNESS: Swords Tournament – Round 2
• Total Control Ep 27: Does Final Fantasy XV Feel Like Final Fantasy? (PODCAST)

NEWS:

• Female Link Jam Sets Out to Rethink Zelda Games
• Hajime Tabata Talks Final Fantasy XV’s Goals And Direction
• Xenoblade X Website Update On Overclock Gear, Plus Concept Art & More
• Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition Gets Limited Edition
• Bandai Namco To Have Tales 20th Anniversary Events This Year
• Sakurai Says Mewtwo DLC for Smash Bros. Nearing Completion
• The Legend Of Heroes: Trails in The Sky FC Evolution Receives Release Date
• Multimedia Project Valkyrie Drive Details
• Nintendo of America President Says Splatoon Aims To Be To Shooters As Mario Kart Is To Racing Games
• Press Release: XSEED Announces Both Ys VI & Akiba’s Trip For PC
• The Legend of Zelda for Wii U Delayed Until 2016

Also, you can check out Operation Recap on our YouTube channel for an alternate take on this week’s news.

And, as always, if you have any ideas or suggestions for retro commercials, let us know either through Facebook, Twitter, or just leave a good old-fashioned comment below.