Nomura states FFVII Won’t be Remade

by Sindra, filed in Games on Jun.05, 2007

It’s a widely known fact that, despite what your personal preferences may be, Final Fantasy 7 was undoubtly the most popular and well known games of the FF series thus far. Since its conception a decade ago, people have been wondering that, since it was so popular, shouldn’t the game be remade on the newest generation of consoles for an even better rendition of the classic tale? Of course this has always been a rumor, but never has there been cold hard facts that it was or wasn’t being considered by the good people at Square-Enix.

Well, looks like we finally got our first batch of “official” news on the topic, and it’s not a good report. Tetsuya Nomura, who was the character designer for the original game, states that overseas rumors are just that.

“My apologies, but we’re absolutely not making [such a game].”

So that’s it? That’s the cold hard truth from the horse’s mouth? Everyone hoping that a 10th Anniversary remake being secretly made are out of luck? Seems kind of hard to believe, given that even Normura himself has proclaimed in contrast, “We of course know ourselves what the fans want so we’d like to continue thinking up a variety of things. As long as there are people who want to make it and people who are waiting for it, we don’t want to proclaim ‘the end.”

It’s not like it’s a crime to report false testaments to media outlets, and considering some supposed PS3 production art for a technical demo that’s been featured on IGN such as [here] and [here], there may still be reason to hold out a bit of hope that the developers at Square-Enix still known what their fans crave.

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http://adamrulz.com/ aDam

I’m pretty sure when he says it’s not the end of FFVII that means they plan to keep making spinoff stuff like the advent children stuff.

Anyway… I’d still like to see a remake. Haha. Though I haven’t finished FFVII yet.
http://adamrulz.com/ aDam

I’m pretty sure when he says it’s not the end of FFVII that means they plan to keep making spinoff stuff like the advent children stuff.

Anyway… I’d still like to see a remake. Haha. Though I haven’t finished FFVII yet.
http://powet.tv/ Zac Shipley

they should do a remake just to have the blasted game commercially available again. Can’t keep spinning off this 10 year old game because at some point you’re going to have more gamers who don’t even known FFVII than those that do. I mean that was over 10 years ago that game came out right? this isn’t like movies or music where they just keep printing copies, games disappear quickly.
http://powet.tv Zac Shipley

they should do a remake just to have the blasted game commercially available again. Can’t keep spinning off this 10 year old game because at some point you’re going to have more gamers who don’t even known FFVII than those that do. I mean that was over 10 years ago that game came out right? this isn’t like movies or music where they just keep printing copies, games disappear quickly.
http://adamrulz.com/ aDam

w0rd! They did a Player’s Choice or whatever those are called but even then that game goes for 40$ used.
http://adamrulz.com/ aDam

w0rd! They did a Player’s Choice or whatever those are called but even then that game goes for 40$ used.
onegoodlogan

Square not remaking a Final Fantasy game? Really?
The PS3 remake of VII was probably just canceled for a DS version.
onegoodlogan

Square not remaking a Final Fantasy game? Really?
The PS3 remake of VII was probably just canceled for a DS version.
http://jacknifedakilla.wordpress.com/ screwfacecapone

Doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me. Although I remembered way back when Square showed a Nintendo 64 tech demo featuring FF6 characters, although this was before they made the jump to Playstation.

Now that I think about it, some FF6 spin offs would be sweet.
http://jacknifedakilla.wordpress.com screwfacecapone

Doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me. Although I remembered way back when Square showed a Nintendo 64 tech demo featuring FF6 characters, although this was before they made the jump to Playstation.

Now that I think about it, some FF6 spin offs would be sweet.
http://bonr.shwiggie.com/ Shwiggie

If there’s money to be made, they’ll do it. That’s the only way I’ll ever pick it up again…despite having a copy, I can’t tolerate looking at anything on that console anymore.
http://bonr.shwiggie.com Shwiggie

If there’s money to be made, they’ll do it. That’s the only way I’ll ever pick it up again…despite having a copy, I can’t tolerate looking at anything on that console anymore.
Anonymous

Onegoodlogan I am so sick of you stupid gay nintendo DS fanboys hating on Sony and Sony systems. Just for your information the PSP kicks the DS’s fuggin ass, because most people don’t have alot of technical knowledge they don’t realize what their psp can do. So, for square to make a DS version was a very gay thing to say because it pales to sony’s super systems. Lets face it nintendo is a good company, the wii rocks, but I am sorry the DS falls short of PSP and the Sony PS3 is the hands down most powerful and wonderful console on the market, the gaming on the net is free unlike bill gates’ stupid xbox live which sucks anyway. And about all the remaked stuff I am sure it will be remade for ps3, I just want to get my hands on a FOMA 900iv phone so i can play the turk game they made for it.
Anonymous

Onegoodlogan I am so sick of you stupid gay nintendo DS fanboys hating on Sony and Sony systems. Just for your information the PSP kicks the DS’s fuggin ass, because most people don’t have alot of technical knowledge they don’t realize what their psp can do. So, for square to make a DS version was a very gay thing to say because it pales to sony’s super systems. Lets face it nintendo is a good company, the wii rocks, but I am sorry the DS falls short of PSP and the Sony PS3 is the hands down most powerful and wonderful console on the market, the gaming on the net is free unlike bill gates’ stupid xbox live which sucks anyway. And about all the remaked stuff I am sure it will be remade for ps3, I just want to get my hands on a FOMA 900iv phone so i can play the turk game they made for it.
http://powet.tv/ aDam

Um… Logan didn’t even mention the PSP you stupid douche, he mentioned the PS3. I don’t think he’s hating, just predicting. I mean 1-6 have already been released on a Nintendo handheld. The same can not be said for the PSP.

The only hater I see is you Anonymous, if that’s even your real name.
http://powet.tv/ aDam

Um… Logan didn’t even mention the PSP you stupid douche, he mentioned the PS3. I don’t think he’s hating, just predicting. I mean 1-6 have already been released on a Nintendo handheld. The same can not be said for the PSP.

The only hater I see is you Anonymous, if that’s even your real name.
anonymous

Adam, piss off, and no it isn’t my real name sherlock holmes. I know he didnt mention the psp you ass what does that have to do with anything? He said they would have canceled for a DS version so he is a DS fan obviously and I have seen so much crap about the DS on forums lately, im just tired of it the DS sucks compared to the psp is what I SAID I dont care if he didnt mention the psp. I then went on to say the ps3 kicks the other systems asses anyway. People need to stop raving about the nintendo DS its not that special. If you want a good portable system get a PSP thats all im saying.
anonymous

Adam, piss off, and no it isn’t my real name sherlock holmes. I know he didnt mention the psp you ass what does that have to do with anything? He said they would have canceled for a DS version so he is a DS fan obviously and I have seen so much crap about the DS on forums lately, im just tired of it the DS sucks compared to the psp is what I SAID I dont care if he didnt mention the psp. I then went on to say the ps3 kicks the other systems asses anyway. People need to stop raving about the nintendo DS its not that special. If you want a good portable system get a PSP thats all im saying.
anonymous

And better yet the FOMA..jap smart phones kill ours…America sucks sometimes..
anonymous

And better yet the FOMA..jap smart phones kill ours…America sucks sometimes..
http://powet.tv/ aDam

My name isn’t Sherlock Holmes, Mr. Anonymous.

What??? This isn’t a DS board and the only Nintendo fanboy around here is Phil Bond. Your ability to jump to conclusions based on absolutely nothing is completely ridiculous. Go act crazy on your “forums” because we don’t need any more here.

Anyway the PS3’s a nice system. Wish it had some games…

Are you employed by Sony by any chance? If you are then they’re paying you too much. If you’re not then why are you talking like this if you’re not getting paid?
http://powet.tv/ aDam

My name isn’t Sherlock Holmes, Mr. Anonymous.

What??? This isn’t a DS board and the only Nintendo fanboy around here is Phil Bond. Your ability to jump to conclusions based on absolutely nothing is completely ridiculous. Go act crazy on your “forums” because we don’t need any more here.

Anyway the PS3’s a nice system. Wish it had some games…

Are you employed by Sony by any chance? If you are then they’re paying you too much. If you’re not then why are you talking like this if you’re not getting paid?
http://powet.tv/ Zac Shipley

He’s just some dude with a SOCOM clan from Virginia.
http://dominate99.tripod.com/index.html
JoelouisVSAli@yahoo.com

either a immature man or an annoying kid, but either way that kind of behavior doesn’t fly here.
http://powet.tv Zac Shipley

He’s just some dude with a SOCOM clan from Virginia.
http://dominate99.tripod.com/index.html
JoelouisVSAli@yahoo.com

either a immature man or an annoying kid, but either way that kind of behavior doesn’t fly here.
anonymous

Socom clan from virginia? How the hell do you figure I am from Virginia, lol. And there is nothing wrong with having a socom clan, not to mention that clan is really old and was started when socom 3 first came out and ended shortly thereafter. Anyway how did you even find that site? I thought it would be erased by now. I wasnt jumping to conclusions, and sony does have good games, can we say metal gear solid 4, console defining title? Thats just the thing why talk that way about sony if you are being paid because then it isnt genuine. He was obviously a DS fan and the DS just sucks..plain and simple…and Zac what “kind of behavior” and are you a forum moderator here, cause if not, that was a pretty lame comment, anyway can we stop now this is getting old..
anonymous

Socom clan from virginia? How the hell do you figure I am from Virginia, lol. And there is nothing wrong with having a socom clan, not to mention that clan is really old and was started when socom 3 first came out and ended shortly thereafter. Anyway how did you even find that site? I thought it would be erased by now. I wasnt jumping to conclusions, and sony does have good games, can we say metal gear solid 4, console defining title? Thats just the thing why talk that way about sony if you are being paid because then it isnt genuine. He was obviously a DS fan and the DS just sucks..plain and simple…and Zac what “kind of behavior” and are you a forum moderator here, cause if not, that was a pretty lame comment, anyway can we stop now this is getting old..
http://powet.tv/ Zac Shipley

Metal Gear Solid 4 is a Konami game, and since its still months away from release if you’re willing to let it define the console then PS3 is easily defined as a console who’s best games are imaginary.

oh, and I’m not just a forum moderator, I’m the owner of the site, and the one who harvested your IP, and looked up your old website.

We can stop right here, but realize you’re the one who started this up with fanboy antics, when your first comment you called someone stupid and gay, and that kind of behavior doesn’t fly around here, because we’re not hateful little children throwing fits powered by keyboard courage.
http://powet.tv Zac Shipley

Metal Gear Solid 4 is a Konami game, and since its still months away from release if you’re willing to let it define the console then PS3 is easily defined as a console who’s best games are imaginary.

oh, and I’m not just a forum moderator, I’m the owner of the site, and the one who harvested your IP, and looked up your old website.

We can stop right here, but realize you’re the one who started this up with fanboy antics, when your first comment you called someone stupid and gay, and that kind of behavior doesn’t fly around here, because we’re not hateful little children throwing fits powered by keyboard courage.
http://powet.tv/ aDam

Yeah. We’re not children…
http://powet.tv/ aDam

Yeah. We’re not children…
anonymous

It wasnt keyboard courage just a momentary insanity snap. I figured you git the ip i dont run secure on this laptop…not enough room for sourceforge apps. I appologize I guess it was one DS comment too much, wont happen again tho. and its not virginia heh..i just know metal gear will be nice. alot of people attack kojima as a sony “lapdog” but that game will shine on the system.
anonymous

It wasnt keyboard courage just a momentary insanity snap. I figured you git the ip i dont run secure on this laptop…not enough room for sourceforge apps. I appologize I guess it was one DS comment too much, wont happen again tho. and its not virginia heh..i just know metal gear will be nice. alot of people attack kojima as a sony “lapdog” but that game will shine on the system.
anonymous

*got
anonymous

*got

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