So, Square Enix did this thing. They’ve tossed out a special movie for Final Fantasy 9—the game that’s, unbelievably, 25 years old now. Alongside this nostalgia trip? Commemorative trinkets and something called a Timeless Tale vinyl. Yeah, vinyl. Retro or what?
Back when bell-bottoms were… wait, no, they weren’t back then. Anyway, the game hit PlayStation in Japan on July 7, 2000. Fast forward, and over 8.9 million copies have found homes worldwide. Crazy, right?
Picture this—they describe the game world like a storybook. Not sure what they mean exactly, but it’s about finding home. Zidane, the charming thief, is joined by Princess Garnet and Vivi the black mage. They’ve all got their quirks and dreams, chasing that ever-glowing crystal. Feels almost poetic, or maybe I’m just getting nostalgic.
Oh, and just in case you missed it, Final Fantasy 9 is up for grabs digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Switch. Convenient, isn’t it? Or maybe that’s just me thinking about how easy it is now compared to back in the day.
Wait—where was I? Ah, right, this whole anniversary thing. Can’t help but feel like it was only yesterday. Time flies, huh?