Could today’s generative AI recreate that same moment without the big investment? Absolutely. But you already know there ...

I get that. But what helps sell Squall Leonhart and the rest of his colorful crew is their physical and psychological realism. Yoshinori Kitase, the director of Final Fantasy VIII, set out to make ...

Squall famously responds “Whatever…” to just about everything. I dreamt of caring that little, but ultimately, we both care far more than we let on. Final Fantasy was released on December 18 ...

Squall and friends are put through the crucible in the landing at Dollet, one of the wildest openings to a Final Fantasy game put to pixels. The destruction of Zanarkand in Final Fantasy X ...

Do yourself a favor and never mention the “Squall is Dead” theory to a Final Fantasy VIII fan. Why? Because you might get dragged into a fandom hellscape where enthusiasts eternally torment ...

You know that scene in Final Fantasy VIII where Rinoa is at the Balamb Garden graduation ball thing, and she chats Squall up by telling him that he's "the best looking guy here"? Except due to the ...

A withdrawn orphan from Winhill, Squall has had a past filled with abandonment that has led to him becoming cynical and dismissive. He spends much of Final Fantasy VIII brushing off opportunities ...

Final Fantasy 14's Gunbreaker job offers players a way to customize their gunblade's appearance. A fan showcased a replica of Squall's gunblade, modeled after the Revolver, sparking nostalgia and ...

It’s hate at first sight; the perfect beginning of one of Final Fantasy’s most believable relationships. Squall has severe abandonment issues, a whole heap of complex post-traumatic stress ...