Summary
- The Simpsons recently referenced Final Fantasy through a store named "Vinyl Fantasy" in a recent episode.
- The Final Fantasy community responded with witty puns to the reference, including, “Now music is in the Cloud.”
- The Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth game received PS5 Pro enhancements, including a new Versatility Mode.
A recent episode of the long-running The Simpsons show included a glaring nod to Square Enix’s Final Fantasy franchise, and fans of the JRPG series are firing out the perfect comebacks. The Simpsons has been running for 36 seasons since its debut in 1989, and the Springfield-based family has hosted countless pop culture references during their time on the block. Thankfully, the eagle-eyed Final Fantasy community hasn’t missed their time in the spotlight.
The Final Fantasy anthology began with the first entry in 1987, and the series has produced 16 main titles since. Square Enix is currently working on remaking the beloved Final Fantasy 7 for modern consoles and audiences, and the third installment of the remake project is next in line. Additionally, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has received PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements, including a new Versatility Mode that gamers can currently test now that the improved console has been released.
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Posted by georgieramone on Reddit, a screenshot from Season 36 Episode 6 of The Simpsons, titled Woman in Shorts, was shared in the Final Fantasy subreddit, because a not-so-subtle nod to the fantasy series was captured. The still showed Lisa exiting a vinyl record shop, and the Final Fantasy fan instantly noticed the store was named “Vinyl Fantasy.” Since the words “Final” and “Vinyl” are similar sounding, the community believed this had to be a homage to the video games. Being a popular IP, The Simpsons may even be getting a Fortnite crossover if the rumors are anything to go by, and spotting this Final Fantasy reference in the television series shows the team behind the American sitcom is well-versed in pop culture.
The Simpsons Includes a Final Fantasy Nod in Recent Episode
Redditors showed up promptly to the comments section and replied to the reference with witty puns, including one user who responded, “Now music is in the Cloud,” referencing the Final Fantasy 7 character Cloud Strife. Plenty of Final Fantasy heroes could beat Cloud Strife in battle, but the character would certainly be overpowered in The Simpsons universe. Another user recalled Team Teamwork’s hip-hop remix album titled Vinyl Fantasy 7, and the band also covered The Legend of Zelda songs in The Ocarina of Rhyme.
Joining its popular television run, The Simpsons also has a healthy video game roster, despite fans of The Simpsons: Tapped Out game sadly saying goodbye to their cities recently. The 12-year-old mobile game was delisted from the App Store by EA on October 31, 2024, but players still have until January 24, 2025 to keep playing before the game is permanently discontinued.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- February 29, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
WHERE TO PLAY
Discover a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead. This new adventure can be enjoyed by all players, even those who have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or the PlayStation original. Expect a new standard of cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat and rich exploration across a vast world.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Franchise
- Final Fantasy
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 40 Hours
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
