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Final Fantasy games are a series of popular role-playing games including standard console games, portable games, a massively multiplayer online role playing game, games for communication devices, multiple anime productions, full-length CGI films, and more. FF games have been localized for markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and others. There are playable versions on numerous video game console systems, as well as IBM PC compatible computers, and several different models of mobile phones.

The series began in 1987 as an eponymous console role-playing game developed by Square (Square-Enix). As of March 2007, there are twenty-eight games in the franchise; it is the fourth-best-selling video game, with more than 75 million units sold. Most Final Fantasy game installments are independent stories; however, they feature common elements that define the franchise. The series has popularized many features that are now widely used in console RPGs, and is well known for its visuals, music, and innovation.

The first installment of the series premiered in Japan on December 18, 1987. Each subsequent title was numbered and given a unique story. This number includes the main installments from the first FF to Final Fantasy XII +, as well as direct sequels and spin-offs. Many of the older titles have been re-released on multiple platforms.

Final Fantasy was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan in 1987 and in the United States in 1990. The story focuses on the four "Light Warriors" and their elemental orbs, which have been darkened by four Elemental Fiends. FF introduced many concepts to the console RPG genre.

Final Fantasy II was originally released on the Famicom in Japan in 1998. The story centers on four youths who join a resistance to end the Emperor's military campaign against the world. FF II was the first game to introduce Chocobos.

Final Fantasy III was released on the Famicom in Japan in 1990. The plot focuses on four orphaned youths who come across a crystal, which grants them power and instructs them to restore balance to the world. It was the first game to implement a Job System and introduce Moogles.

Final Fantasy IV was released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991; in the United States, it was released as FF II. The story centers on a Dark Knight and his journey to save the world from the evil Golbez. It was the first game to introduce the "Active Time Battle" system.

Final Fantasy V was released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan in 1992. The story focuses on a wanderer and his allies as they prevent the resurgence of Exdeath. It features an expanded version of the Job System from FF III.

Final Fantasy VI was released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994, but it was released in North America under the title FF III. The plot centers on a group of rebels as they attempt to overthrow an imperial dictatorship. It has more battle customization options than its predecessors, as well as the largest playable cast in the series.

Final Fantasy VII was released on the PlayStation in 1997 and was the first title to be officially released in Europe. The story centers on a group of adventurers as they battle a powerful corporation. FF VII was the first game in the series to use 3D computer graphics, which feature fully polygonal characters on pre-rendered backgrounds.

Final Fantasy VIII was released on the PlayStation in 1999. The plot focuses on a group of young mercenaries who seek to prevent a sorceress from manipulating an international war. It was the first game in the series to consistently use realistically proportioned characters, and it was the first to feature a vocal piece as its theme music.

Final Fantasy IX was released on the PlayStation in 2000. The story begins with the protagonists attempting to stop a war sparked by an ambitious queen. It returned to the series' roots by revisiting a more traditional Final Fantasy setting.

Final Fantasy X was released on the Playstation 2 in 2001. The plot is set in Spira and centers on a group of adventurers and their quest to defeat a rampaging force known as "Sin". FF X introduced fully three-dimensional areas and voice acting to the series, and it was the first to spawn a direct sequel (Final Fantasy X-2).

Final Fantasy XI was released on the PlayStation 2 and PC in 2002. The first MMORPG in the series, Final Fantasy XI is set in Vana'diel, where players can experience hundreds of quests and stories. It is also the first game in the series to feature real-time battles instead of random encounters.

Final Fantasy XII was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2006.The game takes place in Ivalice, where the empires of Archadia and Rozarria are waging an endless war. It features a real-time battle system similar to FF XI, a "gambit" system that automatically controls the actions of characters, and a "license board" that determines which abilities and equipment the character can use.

Final Fantasy XIII is in development for the PlayStation 3 (as of December 2007). It will be the flagship installment of the Fabula Nova Crystallis FF XIII compilation.

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