Remake Interviews: Catch-all Thread

[Prism]

When you put into context just how much work localization takes in a game like Remake, it's amazing to hear from some of the people responsible. This is especially true when considering that the success of the original FFVII had a lot of impact in how localization was handled in the industry. (If I remember, the localization team used the game's global impact to convince Square Enix into expanding localization resources tremendously)

Things I didn't even realize matter tremendously - simultaneously having a line sound natural, having stresses line up with the characters' body language, all while fitting it into the structure of the original Japanese cutscenes...really impressive stuff. Huge props to the voice actors for being able to adjust to that. It makes me respect them even more.

 

[Eerie]

Yeah, mad props to the FR team, I never had the impression that the characters were not speaking french - especially telling since there's no lip-syncing for French! I guess they are used to it though since everything is dubbed here.

 

[KindOfBlue]

I usually prefer Japanese over English because of the dialogue tends to sound pretty unnatural when translated, but I was genuinely surprised by how well the dubbing was handled. I thought the voice actors really sold their lines and I think taking some liberty with the translation really helped make the dialogue feel more authentic. Couldn’t help but notice a few who were displeased with some of the more romantic lines apparently being downplayed, and I’m still relatively new to this fanbase so I didn’t realize how much the translations play into the usual shipping arguments. Either way, I thought the characterization was conveyed really well especially in how the characters interacted with one another. I just can’t get enough of these cute little knuckleheads.

 

[Kain424]

Interview with the localization team, part 2

 

[KindOfBlue]

Interview with the localization team, part 2

I love how the translators across several languages all seem to be aware of the Japanese-ness of some of the game’s humor, just Japan being Japan

 

[Theozilla]

Not remake specific but relevant

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1317879629240303617

Not that it’s particularly surprising (heck I’m more surprised that the FFXIV 5.3 patch wasn’t delayed even later and came out as soon as it did). Wonder if this is partially why the Remake hasn’t even had a patch yet or the virtually zero updates on the Babylon’s Fall project.

 

[Wol]

At this rate, I expect FFXVI to release mid-end 2022.

 

[Odysseus]

"Coronavirus caused 'time to stand still'"

Spoiler

... I'll see myself out

 

[a_apple 2.0]

https://www.reddit.com/r/FFVIIRemake/comments/je318z
Looks like we are getting a PS5 version. People are already speculating that the latest rumors about a dlc fit well with this , SE will probably sell a bundle

 

[Theozilla]

At this rate, I expect FFXVI to release mid-end 2022.

I never expected FFXVI to come out in 2021 in the first place (especially since the FFXIV 6.0 is liable to come out in the last third of 2021), but I think it coming out in the first half/second third of 2022 is still viable/realistic.

 

[ultima786]

https://www.reddit.com/r/FFVIIRemake/comments/je318z
Looks like we are getting a PS5 version. People are already speculating that the latest rumors about a dlc fit well with this , SE will probably sell a bundle

Nice post! That username is awesome! hahaha

I wouldn't mind paying a bit extra for a ps5 version, but hopefully not more than 20 bucks.

 

[Makoeyes987]

.... Those fucking bastards.

It all makes sense now.

The PS5 version is going to be the Final Mix of the FFVII-Remake.

It's going to have extra scenes, content, and more.

That's why new lines are being recorded.

Those clever bastards.

 

[KindOfBlue]

.... Those fucking bastards.

It all makes sense now.

The PS5 version is going to be the Final Mix of the FFVII-Remake.

It's going to have extra scenes, content, and more.

That's why new lines are being recorded.

Those clever bastards.

NOMURAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA pls take my money

 

[ultima786]

NOMURAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA pls take my money

take it all!

Honestly, I just want them to provide more clarification on what is going on in the ending... and the relationship between the Whispers and Sephiroth.

 

[Odysseus]

.... Those fucking bastards.

It all makes sense now.

The PS5 version is going to be the Final Mix of the FFVII-Remake.

It's going to have extra scenes, content, and more.

That's why new lines are being recorded.

Those clever bastards.

That's what I've been thinking too. It seems too early to be recording part 2.

 

[Tetsujin]

Part 2 seems way too early. Possible patch/DLC/Final Mix content incoming?

It's what I've been saying.

Started development for part 2 only about a year ago plus delays through COVID but already far enough to record English dialogue? Nah, no chance.

 

[Eerie]

Maybe, but they don't want us to wait for too long and they also have to have the JP and EN dub be early because of lip syncing. Wasn't Remake dubbed very early too? Like 2017 or 2018? I recall reading something like this.

 

[cold_spirit]

Looks like we are getting a PS5 version. People are already speculating that the latest rumors about a dlc fit well with this , SE will probably sell a

Been holding out on my next playthrough for something like this. I imagine they'll be a bit backlash though. Even if they add new content I think most people would be annoyed Square is re-releasing the game so soon. The remake is already memed to death with how many parts it'll be.

 

[The Twilight Mexican]

.... Those fucking bastards.

It all makes sense now.

The PS5 version is going to be the Final Mix of the FFVII-Remake.

It's going to have extra scenes, content, and more.

That's why new lines are being recorded.

Those clever bastards.

They could still offer it as paid DLC for the PS4 version. Look at what's being done with the Miles Morales game.

 

[Kain424]

They'll probably wait to put out a PS5 version until about the time the PS4 exclusivity ends for the released version. If they do this at all.

 

[a_apple 2.0]

new stuff

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1318929821158825984

 

[Eerie]

This is so cute, OMG!

 

[Makoeyes987]

It is a Class A Federal Felony crime this is not being translated into English.

 

[Makoeyes987]

For now I can buy there being no want for "water" seeing as how we're only in Midgar but going out within the whole huge open global? Naw, water is heavily represented at the enemy stop and try new one here. They can run the overall spectrum of elements and make elemental resistance and weakness applicable to stagger.

These spam bots are getting more and more advanced...

That's some Jenova Mimicry shit right there..... Wow.

 

[Wol]

For now I can buy there being no want for "water" seeing as how we're only in Midgar but going out within the whole huge open global? Naw, water is heavily represented at the enemy stop and try new one here. They can run the overall spectrum of elements and make elemental resistance and weakness applicable to stagger.

That's... deep man