The Ultimania translations linked here can also be accessed via the Guide Book Translations section.

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GUIDES, ANALYSES & REVIEWS

– Review: The FFVII Toshiba DVD
The obscure FFVII DVD released in 1997.
– PlayStation versus Toshiba DVD: FMV Analysis

– Absolute Steve’s FFVII Guide (Offsite: GameFAQs)
For the most comprehensive guide out there on how to play FFVII and even how to get a perfect save file, look no further!

– FFVII Version Guide
A comprehensive look at the discrepancies in content between various releases of the game.

– FFVII International 4th Disc Image Gallery
112 images from the bonus disc that is only included in the second (complete) Japanese version of FFVII.

– Game Credits – Final Fantasy VII
Includes a commentary about some of the game staff and an overview of the difference in credits across releases.

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INTERVIEWS & MAGAZINES

– Dengeki PlayStation Vol.17

– Dengeki PlayStation Vol.40

– “EGM² August 1997 issue” scans
Interviewed: Hironobu Sakaguchi, Tetsuya Nomura, Kazuyuki Hashimoto, Yusuke Naora & Nobuo Uematsu.

– FFVII 10th Anniversary Ultimania p. 8-13 “Creators’ Discussion”
Yoshinori Kitase, Kazushige Nojima & Tetsuya Nomura talk about the making of FFVII.

– Final Fantasy VII Developer Speaks Out About “The Travelling Salesman”, interview by GlitterBerri.

Weekly Famitsu: FFVII 15th Anniversary Feature

A 12-page coverage of the game’s plot and production history. The FFVII cast interviewed were Kitase, Nomura and Nojima (and two anonymous PR staff).
– Yoshinori Kitase Interview
– Tetsuya Nomura Interview

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UNSEEN, UNUSED & SCRAPPED CONTENT

Early Material File

From the FFVII Ultimania Omega (2005). Early concepts for the world, characters and themes. – Character Files: Page 518, Cloud, Barret & Tifa. – Character Files: Page 519-520, Aerith, Red XIII & Cait Sith. – Character Files: Page 520-523, Yuffie, Cid & Vincent. – Worldview & Terminology: Page 523-525 – Scenarios & Scripts: Page 525-526 – Scenarios & Scripts: Page 527-528 – Scenarios & Scripts: Page 528-529 – Scenarios & Scripts: Page 528-529 (Part 2)

The Unused Text Series

Text and scenes found within the game code of the retail editions. Complete with in-depth commentary written by Shademp. • Article Index and Term Register • Part 1: Bombing Mission & The Train Ride • Part 2: Sector 7 Slums • Part 3: Train Escape & The Sector 5 Slums • Part 4: Honey Bee Inn – (1) Entrance, Lobby & Dressing Room • Part 4: Honey Bee Inn – (2) Waiting Room & Second Floor • Part 5: Rescuing Aeris, Story Time at the Inn – (1) Wall Market to Shinra HQ Library • Part 5: Rescuing Aeris, Story Time at the Inn – (2) Shinra HQ Library to Kalm • Part 6: Chocobo Farm to Corel Prison – (1) Chocobo Farm to Cargo Ship • Part 6: Chocobo Farm to Corel Prison – (2) Costa del Sol to Corel Prison • Part 7: Gongaga to Wutai • Part 8: Keystone Quest to End of Disc 1 • Part 9: Over the Glacier – Attack on Junon • Part 10: On the Highwind – Cloud’s Return • Part 11: Underwater Reactor – Infiltrating Midgar • Part 12: End of Disc 2 – Final Dungeon

– Unused Fields of FFVII
Author: Shademp

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MISCELLANEOUS

– The Rise of Squaresoft Localization (Offsite)
A fascinating article about the localization of j-rpgs, FFVII included. Provides insight to the translation process and just who handled these monumental tasks.

Gameplay Videos of Final Fantasy VII Demos (Offsite)

– GarlandTheGreat’s Playlist contains gameplay recordings for all known FFVII demos, except for the Japanese edition of the Tobal No.1 demo disc, which can instead be viewed here.

– Unseen Version of Final Fantasy VII in New Square Promo Video, news item from July 2012.

– Max Natural HP/MP Challenge Completed by songsengnim, newspost from March 2012.