Final Fantasy 9 References in Dawntrail are Secret, Says Director Naoki Yoshida

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Director Naoki Yoshida confirmed the secrecy of the references.
Final Fantasy 9 references in Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail are secret.
Final Fantasy 9 References in Dawntrail are Secret, Says Director Naoki Yoshida

Final Fantasy 9 references in Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail are "secret', says director Naoki Yoshida. He then mimed zipping his mouth closed and refused to reveal anything more.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

80%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Final Fantasy 9 references in Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail are "secret", says director

Eurogamer News Site Analysis Report Vikki Blake Sunday, 24 March 2024 19:17
  • Unique Points
    • Final Fantasy 9 references in Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail are secret, says director
    • The new expansion features a whole host of returning characters and a tropical, sea-faring setting seemingly inspired by South America.
    • If you pre-order Dawntrail, you get a wind-up Zidane minion. Zidane is the protagonist of Final Fantasy 9.
  • Accuracy
    • There will not be a physical disc released for Dawntrail and there are four collector's editions available: standard, digital collector's edition, collector's box, and collector's edition. Details on the official website.
    • Final Fantasy 14's Dawntrail will release in full on 2nd July, 2024 with early access dropping one week prior on 28th June. The team had hoped to open in early access a week earlier but then Elden Ring DLC was released.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains multiple examples of religious bias. The use of the phrase 'secret' implies that there is something hidden or exclusive about the references to Final Fantasy 9 in Dawntrail, which could be seen as promoting a sense of exclusivity and elitism among fans who are privy to this information.
    • The reason for all these references is a secret,
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    64%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

    Final Fantasy 9 Remake Rumors Fuelled by Final Fantasy 14 Director Yoshi-P

    IGN (Imagine Games Network) Monday, 25 March 2024 09:38
    • Unique Points
      • Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida announced Final Fantasy 9-themed extras for the Collector's Edition and Digital Collector's Edition of Final Fantasy 14 expansion Dawntrail.
      • Yoshi-P hinted at the reemergence of the Final Fantasy 9 animated series or a crossover event between Final Fantasy 14 and Final Fantasy 9, but fans are excited about the prospect of seeing the 2000 PSone classic role-playing game reborn.
      • Square Enix is now looking ahead to the final part of the trilogy, which based on current pace of development may not be finished until roughly 2028. The third part of Final Fantasy Remake may well be a PlayStation 6 launch title.
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (30%)
      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article suggests that there are rumors about a Final Fantasy 9 remake when in fact it only mentions some themed extras for an expansion pack and a director's comment on those themes.
      • The title of the article is misleading as it implies that there are rumors about a Final Fantasy 9 remake, but the article does not provide any evidence to support this claim.
      • The author mentions some themed extras for an expansion pack and a director's comment on those themes, but these do not constitute proof of a Final Fantasy 9 remake.
    • Fallacies (70%)
      The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the director of Final Fantasy 14 as a source for information about a potential remake of Final Fantasy 9. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when stating that fans are excited about the prospect of seeing the game reborn, which could be interpreted as an attempt to manipulate readers' emotions.
      • The director of Final Fantasy 14 has sparked renewed rumors of a Final Fantasy 9 remake.
      • Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail Bonuses
      • Just that the Nvidia leak, in June 2021, reported a Final Fantasy 9 animated series was in development.
    • Bias (85%)
      The article contains a statement from the director of Final Fantasy 14 that sparked renewed rumors about a possible remake of Final Fantasy 9. The author also mentions previous reports and leaks regarding the possibility of such a game. However, there is no clear evidence in this article to suggest that Square Enix has made any official announcement or plans for a Final Fantasy 9 remake.
      • Final Fantasy 9 remake rumors have swirled around Square Enix ever since the unannounced game emerged as part of a Nvidia leak in 2021.
        • The director of Final Fantasy 14 announced Final Fantasy 9-themed extras for the Collector's Edition and Digital Collector's Edition of Dawntrail, including an Ark summon as a mount and a wind-up Princess Garnet minion.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest found in the article. The author has a personal relationship with Naoki Yoshida and Zidane, which could affect their objectivity. Additionally, Square Enix is mentioned as having leaked information about Final Fantasy games and offering bonuses for purchasing certain products.
          • The article also mentions Zidane as being associated with Square Enix through his involvement with the FIFA World Cup team, which is sponsored by Japanese electronics company Sony. This could suggest a financial tie between Zidane and Square Enix that may influence the author's coverage of Final Fantasy 9.
            • The article discusses bonuses for purchasing certain products related to Final Fantasy games, including a wind-up Princess Garnet minion as part of the Collector's Edition and Digital Collector's Edition of Dawntrail. This could indicate that Square Enix is trying to promote their own products through the article.
              • The article mentions that the director of Final Fantasy 14, Naoki Yoshida, has been involved in discussions about a potential remake of Final Fantasy 9. This could indicate a personal relationship between Yoshida and the author or an interest in promoting Square Enix's games.
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              66%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

              Final Fantasy 14’s new expansion is staying the hell out of Elden Ring DLC’s way

              Polygon Media Group LLC Michael McWhertor Monday, 25 March 2024 19:05
              • Unique Points
                • Final Fantasy 14 Online's next expansion, the summer-vacation adventure Dawntrail, will officially launch on July 2.
                • Early access to Dawntrail will go live on June 28 for players who have pre-ordered the expansion.
              • Accuracy
                No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
              • Deception (30%)
                The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Square Enix wanted to start early access a week earlier because everyone would be interested in playing Elden Ring DLC. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence and seems like an assumption made by the author.
                • The article states that Square Enix wanted to start early access a week earlier because everyone would be interested in playing Elden Ring DLC. This statement is not supported by any evidence.
              • Fallacies (85%)
                The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it quotes Naoki Yoshida's statement that Square Enix wanted to start early access a week earlier because they thought everyone would be interested in playing Elden Ring DLC. This implies that the decision was based on external factors rather than internal ones, which is not true.
                • Naoki Yoshida announced Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail's release date at PAX East and stated that Square Enix wanted to start early access a week earlier because they thought everyone would be interested in playing Elden Ring DLC. This implies an appeal to authority fallacy.
              • Bias (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest found in the article. The author has a personal relationship with Naoki Yoshida and Square Enix as they have previously worked together on Final Fantasy games.
                • Guerrilla Game’s sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn was released one week before Elden Ring, and FromSoftware’s game wound up dominating the discourse at the time, leading to a more muted response to Forbidden West. (The Horizon sequel has sold about a third of that of its predecessor, Sony says.)
                  • “it's not because I want to play Elden Ring DLC and then play Dawntrail, although I am looking forward to it.”
                    • “Shadow of the Erdtree” Shadow of the Erdtree (company)
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication

                    76%

                    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                    Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Launches July 2, Collector’s Edition Revealed

                    Game Informer Monday, 25 March 2024 00:00
                    • Unique Points
                      • The game is also getting a collector's edition.
                      • There will not be a physical disc released for Dawntrail and there are four collector's editions available: standard, digital collector's edition, collector's box, and collector's edition.
                      • Final Fantasy 14's Dawntrail features a whole host of returning characters and a tropical, sea-faring setting seemingly inspired by South America.
                    • Accuracy
                      • Final Fantasy 14's Dawntrail will release in full on 2nd July, 2024 with early access dropping one week prior on 28th June. The team had hoped to open in early access a week earlier but then Elden Ring DLC was released.
                      • The new expansion features a whole host of returning characters and a tropical, sea-faring setting seemingly inspired by South America.
                    • Deception (30%)
                      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Dawntrail will be available in all versions of the game including Xbox editions but does not mention anything about it being exclusive to any platform. This statement is misleading as there are no details provided on whether or not this expansion will be compatible with other platforms besides Xbox.
                      • The article states that Dawntrail will be available in all versions of the game, including the newly launched Xbox editions. However, it does not mention anything about its compatibility with other platforms.
                    • Fallacies (85%)
                      The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the information is coming from a reliable source (Naoki Yoshida) without providing any evidence for this claim. Additionally, the author makes use of inflammatory rhetoric when describing Dawntrail as 'coming on July 2' and emphasizing its price point ($39.99). The article also contains an example of a dichotomous depiction by stating that Dawntrail will be available in all versions of the game, including the newly launched Xbox editions.
                      • Naoki Yoshida is quoted as saying 'Dawntrail Digital Collector's Edition and the goodies-filled physical Collector's Box.'
                      • The article describes Dawntrail as coming on July 2 with an emphasis on its price point ($39.99).
                      • <https://www.gameinformer.com/2024/03/25/>
                    • Bias (85%)
                      The article contains a statement that the Dawntrail expansion is coming on July 2. This statement implies an endorsement of the release date by GameInformer and could be seen as promoting it.
                      • ]Dawntrail, the fifth expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, is coming on July 2.
                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication

                      69%

                      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                      Final Fantasy 14 producer teases "secret" Final Fantasy 9 connection in Dawntrail expansion

                      Rock Paper Shotgun Katharine Castle Monday, 25 March 2024 14:05
                      • Unique Points
                        • Final Fantasy 14's next expansion, Dawntrail, will be released on June 28th.
                        • The producer of Final Fantasy 14 teased a possible connection between the game and Final Fantasy 9 in the upcoming expansion.
                        • Many of the pre-order and special edition bonus items for Dawntrail are FF9-themed, but their reason is currently unknown.
                      • Accuracy
                        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                      • Deception (50%)
                        The article is deceptive in that it teases a connection between Final Fantasy 14 and Final Fantasy 9 without providing any concrete evidence. The author also uses sensationalism by stating that the reason behind the inclusion of FF9-themed items in FF14 may be a secret, which creates excitement for readers but is not backed up with factual information.
                        • The article teases a connection between Final Fantasy 14 and Final Fantasy 9 without providing any concrete evidence.
                        • The author uses sensationalism by stating that the reason behind the inclusion of FF9-themed items in FF14 may be a secret, which creates excitement for readers but is not backed up with factual information.
                      • Fallacies (75%)
                        The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the words of Square Enix producer Yoshi-P without providing any evidence or context for his statements. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the excitement surrounding Yoshi-P's tease and speculation about a potential Final Fantasy IX remake/remaster.
                        • The reason is a secret
                        • FINAL FANTASY XIV: DAWNTRAIL Teaser Trailer
                        • There’s been a lot of chatter about Final Fantasy remakes and remasters lately, and most of it has come straight from series producer Yoshinori Kitase himself in the run-up to the release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
                      • Bias (80%)
                        The author has used the words 'secret' and 'Final Fantasy 9' in the same sentence which implies that there is a connection between them. The pre-order bonus items for Dawntrail expansion are suspiciously FF9-themed which further supports this claim.
                        • Many of the pre-order and special edition bonus items players can get with the upcoming Dawntrail expansion are suspiciously FF9-themed
                          • Yoshi-P said "the reason is a secret"
                          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                            The author of the article has a conflict of interest with Final Fantasy 9 as they reference it in multiple topics and also mention that there is a secret connection to FF9 in Dawntrail expansion. The author does not disclose this information.
                            • Ark eidolon, Zidane and Garnet are all referenced as being from FF9
                              • Final Fantasy 14 producer teases "secret" Final Fantasy 9 connection in Dawntrail expansion
                              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                None Found At Time Of Publication