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‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ on PS5 or on PC? We talked to the director of this one to clear the doubts

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He Remake of ‘Final Fantasy VII’ In three deliveries it is one of the most ambitious projects that Square Enix has faced throughout its history. A Reformulation of the classic RPG that recovers his legendary characters and that unforgettable story through which everything happened, but that adapt your mechanics to the new times and open your world admirable. A year ago the second installment, ‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’, arrived at PlayStation 5, and this week finally lands on PC. We have had the opportunity to talk to the game director, Naoki Hamaguchi, so that this renewed version for PC works and what we contribute to what we already saw in console. And of course, our first question could only be what it feels like to see legendary characters in the world of PlayStation on computers and what personal relationship has with the franchise. Hamaguchi tells us that he has “been a fan and player of ‘Final Fantasy VII’ ‘when I was a child. If I look back now that more than twenty years have passed, I am still surprised by the fact of having developed’ Final Fantasy VII Remake ‘ , ‘Rebirth’, and now the third and last game of the trilogy. “ But let’s enter into technical level, Does this version for PC elements contribute to the game that were omitted in consoles? Hamaguchi tells us that they have varied, above all, “the rendering parameters, so that they can adjust to graphic quality and the processing load in a more flexible way. Specifically, ‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’ kept LOD’s gradations limited ( level of detail) of the modeling, with a few different degrees. what keeps stable the FRAME RATE“ This novelty is important to adapt to all types of PCs: “This allowed us Enjoy a stable game that maintains a good level of quality, and if you have a team that meets the requirements of the ultra level, you can enjoy a graphic quality even higher than that of the PS5. Steam Deck And we have been verified by Valve. “ More than technology So, is the technical part as relevant to this PC adaptation? Many times, computer ports stay in mere technological muscle exhibitions and we wanted to know if this is also the case. Hamaguchi clarifies: “It should say that the highest resolutions, the highest frame speeds and the improvements in the quality of resources are part of the appeal of the PC version, but what I really want people to see It is how We have redesigned the lighting with respect to the PS5 versionwhich has greatly improved the charts of the characters. “In fact, these changes will follow the reverse path:” PS5 players have asked us to update lighting as on PC, and although I cannot promise anything definitive by the moment, we are studying possible updates. “ Another of the essential differences between the console and PC version is in the controls, of course. Hamaguchi also enters that matter, telling us that the game “has many different mini -games, so we had to think a lot about how to adapt the configuration of the keys. For example, the minigame to touch the pian form that they imitate the keyboard of a real piano. “The PS5 version continues to offer you a complete and satisfactory experience, but it is true that the PC version is The best way to enjoy ‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ with the highest graphic quality Possible, “concludes Hamaguchi. Now the decision is in the hands of the players: Punta technology or classic formats? We already have something to think about until the arrival of the third installment. Header | Square Enix In Xataka | Someone set out to record a whole ‘final fantasy’: he got it three years later and just before the closing of the game

Keys – Sabalenka Australian Open final

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The American tennis player Madison Keys gave the big blow of her career by beating Iga Swiatekcurrent world number 2, in the semifinals of the 2025 Australian Open, with a score of 5-7, 6-1 and 7-6 (8) to now face Aryna Sabalenka in the fight for the title. The Pole, who was looking to return to number one in the WTA ranking, gave up a set for the first time in the six matches played in this edition of the tournament, facing a Keys who complicated the match for her from the beginning. Although the Warsaw native managed to win the first set 7-5, the North American showed her best version in the second set, completely dominating it with precise returns, and then overcame an exciting third set: she saved a match point in the twelfth game and despite being almost always at a disadvantage in the super tiebreak, he achieved the great victory after two and a half hours of play at the Rod Laver Arena. First final in Australia for Madison Keys The confrontation represents an important achievement for the American, who reaches the final in Australia after three semifinals at Melbourne Park. Previously, she fell in this instance in 2015 against Serena Williams and in 2022 against Ashleigh Barty. Now, at 29 years old, he is looking to win his first Grand Slam. Swiatek, 23, says goodbye to the tournament without the opportunity to add his sixth Major. He had won four Roland Garros (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024) and one US Open (2022), but he will have to wait to achieve his first title at the Australian Open and regain the number one ranking. Keys achieved the second victory in six matches against Swiatek in historyalong with what was achieved in Cincinnati 2022, and now she will face Sabalenka, whom she only beat once in five meetings, in Berlin 2021. Key Mindset Change Madison Keys has signed one of the big surprises of this 2025 Australian Open by beating Iga Swiatek in the semifinals. The American was guaranteed to leave the Top 10 previously, but now, if she wins the title, she can be ranked number 7 in the world. “I’m very proud of myself for being able to stay there. I’d be lying if I said I never had doubts.. Being so close in the semi-finals with Aryna and losing was heartbreaking. That defeat took a long time to get over, but at the same time, I never stopped telling myself that if I kept working hard, and kept giving it my all, that’s all I could do, the only thing I can control. Good things tend to happen when you have that mindset,” he said. And he clarified: “There have been times in my career when things were easy. That is the reality of sport, it is very difficult to stay at the top every week. It’s easy to have doubts at times when things aren’t working out. The big focus for me this preseason was to try anything, be open to changes. I’m at a later stage in my career. Whatever the years I have left, why not be open to some changes?” Continue reading: American Madison Keys reached the semifinals of the Australian OpenAlcaraz mocks Djokovic’s injury after his loss to the Serbian at the Australian OpenBrazilian Joao Fonseca surpasses records of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic in Australian Open

Sabalenka – Badosa, Australian Open semi-finals live | The Spaniard seeks her first Grand Slam final

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Paula Badosa faces Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals of the Australian Open, the first time that the Spaniard has reached this round in a Grand Slam. The match will begin around 9:30 today, Thursday, January 23, 2025 and will be played on the Rod Laver Arena court.

Aberg shoots a 63 in the first round and leads by two at Torrey Pines

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SAN DIEGO — Ludvig Aberg shot a 9-under 63 Wednesday at what he calls his favorite place in the world, taking a two-shot lead over Danny Walker and Hayden Springer in the opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open in Torrey Pins. Aberg took the lead in a PGA Tour first round for the first time, after posting the best opening score of his young career. The 25-year-old Swede took advantage of playing the easiest North Course at Torrey Pines, hitting 16 of 18 greens while notching eight birdies and an eagle on the coastal course. “I like when you hit a lot of drives, and I feel like I did that a lot today, and I’ll probably do the same thing tomorrow,” Aberg said. “I love any golf course when it looks like that, when you have the views, and Torrey Pines is a really great place.” Walker, 25, was outstanding in his fourth appearance on the Tour. He recorded the best round of the opening day on the more difficult South Course, where the stroke average was 72.487 compared to 70.218 on the North. Walker and Springer finished one stroke ahead of Lanto Griffin, Zac Blair, 48-year-old Zach Johnson and 20-year-old Aldrich Potgieter. They all played on the North Field. The Japanese Hideki Matsuyama, the highest ranked among those present at the tournament and winner at The Sentry in Kapalua, shot a 68 in the South. Aberg, who finished ninth last year in his debut at Torrey Pines, began the new season with a fifth-place finish at Maui after undergoing knee surgery last fall. After earning the Tour’s rookie of the year award in 2023, he went winless last year despite placing in the top five six times, including runner-up finishes at the Masters, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the BMW Championship. The Farmers Insurance Open begins on a Wednesday and ends on a Saturday to avoid a final-round conflict with the conference finals in the NFL. ___ This story was translated from English by an AP editor with the help of a generative artificial intelligence tool.

Claudia Pina and Garol Graham subdue Atlético de Madrid and guide Barça to the final of the Spanish Super Cup

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He Barça women’s team is already waiting for a rival in the final of the Spanish Super Cup after having defeated the Atlético de Madrid 3-0 in the single-match semi-final played at the Butarque stadium. Unlike most matches, the Barça team had a hard time finding cracks in the solid defensive approach of the red and white players. However, as the minutes passed, fatigue took its toll on a team that based its game on seeking counterattacks. Barcelona took command from the beginning, with their usual high pressure and long possessions in the opposite half, a full-fledged declaration of intentions from the Pere Romeu who bottled Atlético in the first 15 minutes. Throw of the match in the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup. The weapons of both teams In the middle of the first half, Ajibade herself had a golden opportunity inside the area that went rubbing the sticka serious warning that encouraged her teammates to join the attack and begin to put the rival defense in trouble. Barcelona was uncomfortable and Atlético was very well planted, however on the edge of half-time (minute 45) Claudia Pina He hit a shot from outside the area after a pass from Patri Guijarro to make it 1-0 and pour cold water on Víctor Martín’s team. A great goal. The second half started with a braver Atléticowith the lines 10 meters higher and playing in the opposite field. The possible comeback involved taking risks, especially when it came to applying pressure. Aitana Bonmatí fights to get the ball during the game. Technical details of the match: FC Barcelona: Cata Coll; Paredes, Mapi León, Paralluelo (Graham, min. 64), Claudia Pina (Kika Nazareth, min. 86); Alexia Putellas, Patri Guijarro; Ewa Pajor, Walsh (Aitana, min. 64), O.Batlle (Torrejón, min. 86) and Brugts (Rolfo, min. 72). Atlético de Madrid: P.Larqué, Moraza, Lauren Leal, Xenia, Boe Risa (Ana Vitoria, min. 75), Gaby G., S.Lloris (Barth, min. 85), Ajibade, Tatiana P. (Sheila, min. 85), Gio (Luany, min. 75) and Medina. Goals: 1-0, min. 45; Pineapple. 2-0, min. 73, Pina. 3-0, min. 92, Graham. Referee: María Eugenia Gil Soriano (Committee of Galicia). He cautioned Gio Garbelini and Ajibade in the 28th minute (49th minute). Incidents: First semifinal of the Women’s Soccer Super Cup, played at the Municipal de Butarque stadium, in Leganés.

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