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FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH

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Immerse yourself in the world of one of the most visionary games of all time with this sensational multimedia concert experience!

Experience all new symphonic arrangements of the music of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH including beloved scores by Nobuo Uematsu and exciting new contributions from Mitsuto Suzuki, Masashi Hamauzu, and many other esteemed composers and arrangers, performed by an orchestra and chorus of over 100 musicians led by renowned conductors Arnie Roth and Eric Roth .

CONDUCTOR Arnie Roth

An electrifying new concert based entirely on the groundbreaking game from SQUARE ENIX.

CONDUCTOR Eric Roth

With stunning, high-definition video scenes from the new game created exclusively for this concert by SQUARE ENIX.

The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Orchestra World Tour schedule announced

By: Jeff de Leon on March 11, 2024

The 2024 and 2025 tour dates for the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Orchestra World Tour have been released with the tour’s first leg beginning in Los Angeles on August 10, 2024. The tour will travel the globe until March 2025 with performances all over North America, Europe, and Asia.

Distant Worlds social media invites fans to “ experience all-new symphonic arrangements of the music of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth .” Attendees will enjoy scores by legendary Final Fantasy composers Nobuo Uematsu, Mitsuto Suzuki, and Masashi Hamauzu, all of whom had a hand in creating some of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s 400+ new tracks. Shows will be conducted by the Distant Worlds Music Director and the Associate Music Director, Arnie Roth and Eric Roth.

While the start dates vary on ticket sales for the tour’s first stops, they begin as early as this week with ticket sales to the Los Angeles show beginning on March 15. VIP Meet and Greet tickets will be available for some performances at around $200. These premium tickets get you prime seating for the show along with autograph and photo opportunities with the conductor and a guest composer from Rebirth .

For more information about tickets and to see the full schedule of the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Orchestra World Tour, visit the official tour site .

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launched on February 29, 2024, to critical acclaim. Like its predecessor, Final Fantasy VII Remake , and the rest of Square Enix’s stable of Final Fantasy titles, the game’s compelling music is a key part of the player experience. This includes the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth theme song “No Promises to Keep,” composed by Nobuo Uematsu and performed by Loren Allred.

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Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY

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Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 7:30PM

Sat, Apr 16, 2022 at 7:30PM

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AWR Music Productions is proud to present Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY, the official FINAL FANTASY symphony orchestra concert tour, with the San Francisco Symphony.  The concerts are performed by symphony orchestra, choir, and renowned vocal and instrumental soloists, under the direction of GRAMMY Award-winner Arnie Roth. With HD video from game developers SQUARE ENIX projected onto giant screens throughout the concerts, Distant Worlds performs a diverse and constantly expanding repertoire of classic FINAL FANTASY music from throughout the 30+ years of the game series. This unique and sensational multimedia concert experience delights audiences all around the globe!

Launched in 2007, in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY, Distant Worlds features the music of the beloved video game series FINAL FANTASY, written by composer Nobuo Uematsu and others.

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Final Fantasy VII REMAKE Orchestra World Tour

The FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Orchestra World Tour, presented by AWR Music Productions, is an electrifying new concert based entirely on the groundbreaking game from SQUARE ENIX. Experience all-new symphonic arrangements based on composer Nobuo Uematsu’s beloved FINAL FANTASY VII music, and the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE theme song "Hollow."

This brand new music is performed by an orchestra and chorus of over 100 musicians, led by GRAMMY® Award-winning conductor Arnie Roth, with stunning, high-definition video scenes from the new game created exclusively for this concert by SQUARE ENIX.

Immerse yourself in the world of one of the most visionary games of all time with this sensational multimedia concert experience!

November 27, 2021

Blaisdell Concert Hall 7:30 PM

Arnie Roth, conductor Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra

November 28, 2021

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• Date Dec 7 - 8 , 2024
• Venue Atlanta Symphony Hall

AWR Music Productions and Square Enix are proud to introduce FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Orchestra World Tour, an electrifying new concert based entirely on the groundbreaking game from SQUARE ENIX.

Experience all new symphonic arrangements of the music of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH including beloved scores by Nobuo Uematsu and exciting new contributions from Mitsuto Suzuki and Masashi Hamauzu all performed by an orchestra and chorus of over 100 musicians led by renowned conductor Eric Roth. With stunning, high-definition video scenes created exclusively for this production by SQUARE ENIX, immerse yourself in the world of one of the most visionary games of all time with this sensational multimedia concert experience!

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Orchestra World Tour kicks off later this year, tickets on sale soon

The virtuosic symphonies of the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth soundtrack will bless our ears once again with the announcement of the Orchestra World Tour this year. The RPG’s reimagined score can be experienced live later this year (can I put a request for Sephiroth’s theme?), and with tickets on sale as early as this month.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Orchestra World Tour begins in Los Angeles, California, on August 10, 2024. Setlists include arrangements from notable Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu, the lead behind so many of the soundtracks you know and love, from Final Fantasy VII to the film adaptation Advent Children . New contributions will also be included, featuring Mitsuto Suzuki, Masashi Hamauzu, and other composers on Rebirth .

Additionally, the 100-musician orchestra will be led by the talented Arnie Roth and Eric Roth. Both you may know from their work on the Final Fantasy touring music series, Distant Worlds. If you’re eager to see the lot of them perform, tickets for some locations go on sale March 11, with others not beginning until June.

Announcing the FFVII REBIRTH ORCHESTRA WORLD TOUR! Immerse yourself in the world of one of the most visionary games of all time with this sensational multimedia concert experience! Experience all new symphonic arrangements of the music of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH including… pic.twitter.com/SaaIXh8nHk — Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY (@ffdistantworlds) March 8, 2024

Fortunately, the World Tour covers locations that are more than just another US and Japan tour. VIP meet and greets may be available and will change guests based on the city. For example, Masashi Hamauzu will attend the LA Orchestra, while Mitsuto Suzuki makes an appearance in Chicago, Illinois.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Orchestra World Tour locations and dates

According to the tour schedule , expect the following dates and locations:

• Los Angeles, CA – August 10, 2024
• Chicage, Illinois – August 17, 2024
• Fort Worth, Texas – August 23, 2024
• Fort Worth, Texas – August 24, 2024
• Rotterdam, Netherlands – August 30, 2024
• Osaka, Japan – August 31, 2024
• Osaka, Japan – September 1, 2024
• Kanagawa, Japan – Septemeber 7, 2024
• Kanagawa, Japan – Septemeber 8, 2024
• Singapore – September 13, 2024
• Munich, Germany – September 14, 2024
• Rome, Italy – September 15, 2024
• London, England – September 28, 2024
• Detroit, Michigan – October 3, 2024
• Richmond, Virginia – October 12, 2024
• Portland, Oregon – October 19, 2024
• Portalnd, Oregon – October 20, 2024
• Denver, Colorado – November 1, 2024
• Denver, Colorado – November 2, 2024
• Paris, France – November 9, 2024
• Buffalo, New York – November 16, 2024
• Orlando, Florida – November 22, 2024
• Orlando, Florida – November 23, 2024
• Montreal, Canada – November 29, 2024
• Taipei, Taiwan – December 7, 2024
• Atlanta, Georgia – December 7, 2024
• Taipei, Taiwan – December 8, 2024
• Atlanta, Georgia – December 8, 2024
• Bangkok, Thailand – December 14, 2024
• Bangkok, Thailand – December 15, 2024
• New York – January 11, 2025
• Cleveland, Ohio – January 18, 2025
• St. Louis, Missouri – February 8, 2025
• Houston, Texas – February 15, 2025
• Boston, Massachusetts – March 8, 2025

If you see one of your cities on here, be sure to keep your schedule open for this grand experience. Some regions have multiple times as well, primarily in the late afternoon or night. Even though I always dread hearing those startling boss fight scores, I certainly wouldn’t mind hearing them performed live in all their glory — as long as Sephiroth himself is not in attendance, I’ll try to be there.

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DSO presents Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY, June 29

Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY features music from throughout the acclaimed series of games, with conductor Arnie Roth and vocalist Susan Calloway, plus a full chorus

Tickets on sale April 12 at dso.org

Detroit, (April 10, 2023) - The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will present Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY , the official FINAL FANTASY symphony orchestra concert on tour featuring music from across the acclaimed series of games, led by Grammy Award-winning conductor Arnie Roth and vocalist Susan Calloway on June 29 at Orchestra Hall. This program is presented by AWR Music Productions . 

In this special program, more than 100 musicians will gather on the Orchestra Hall stage to perform the beloved music of Nobuo Uematsu and others, including a special performance by original FINAL FANTASY XIV vocalist Susan Calloway. With HD video from game developers SQUARE ENIX projected onto giant screens throughout the concert, Distant Worlds performs a diverse and constantly expanding repertoire of classic FINAL FANTASY music from throughout the 35+ years of the game series. This experience is a unique and sensational multimedia concert that has delighted audiences across the globe.

All associated trademarks are owned by and used under license from SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD. © 2021 SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD. All Rights Reserved.

Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY will take place Thursday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Orchestra Hall.

2022-2023 SEASON DSO SAFETY POLICIES: The DSO no longer requires audiences to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend performances. Masks are optional although strongly recommended at DSO performances, particularly when Wayne County and surrounding communities are in the high or "red" category as defined by the CDC. The DSO asks audience members to do their part to create a safe environment for everyone and encourages those who are not feeling well to stay home.

Tickets for this performance go on sale on April 12 and start at $59. They can be purchased at dso.org or by calling the Box Office at 313.576.5111, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DISTANT WORLDS: MUSIC FROM FINAL FANTASY Thursday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. Orchestra Hall Arnie Roth, conductor Susan Calloway, vocalist Grammy Award-winner Arnie Roth leads the Detroit Symphony orchestra and chorus—more than 100 musicians on stage performing the beloved music of Nobuo Uematsu and others, including a special performance by original FINAL FANTASY XIV vocalist Susan Calloway. With HD video from game developers SQUARE ENIX projected onto giant screens throughout the concerts, Distant Worlds performs a diverse and constantly expanding repertoire of classic FINAL FANTASY music from throughout the 35+ years of the game series. This unique and sensational multimedia concert experience delights audiences all around the globe!

About Arnie Roth A classically trained violinist, conductor, composer, producer and Grammy Award-winning artist, Arnie Roth performs across a wide array of musical genres. Roth has performed with a host of artists, including Il Divo, Diana Ross, Jewel, The Three Tenors, The Irish Tenors, Charlotte Church, Josh Groban, Patrick Stewart, Branford Marsalis, Peter Cetera, and Andrea Bocelli. He is also a long-time member of the Grammy Award-winning group Mannheim Steamroller. Orchestras that Roth has conducted include the London Symphony, Hollywood Bowl Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, Atlanta Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Houston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Nashville Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, BBC Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Winnipeg Symphony, Joffrey Ballet, Ravinia Festival, Tokyo Philharmonic, the Colorado Symphony, the WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln, and the Sydney Symphony. Roth brought critical acclaim to the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra as music director and principal conductor showcasing artists including Michael Feinstein, Linda Eder, Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt, Wynonna Judd, Judy Collins, the Beach Boys, and Johnny Mathis.  Under his direction the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra appeared in a nationally broadcast PBS Special featuring The Irish Tenors.

Roth was the music director and conductor of the national concert tour “Dear Friends: music from FINAL FANTASY.” In 2006, Roth conducted the new “VOICES: music from FINAL FANTASY” concert in Tokyo with the Tokyo Philharmonic. He then became the principal conductor and music director of PLAY! A Video Game Symphony featuring music from blockbuster video games such as FINAL FANTASY®, World of Warcraft®, Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind™, Halo and Battlefield 1942™. As both producer and music director, Roth premiered Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY in December 2007 with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic in Sweden. The release of Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY , recorded by Roth and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, coincided with the start of the Distant Worlds international tour. Distant Worlds continues to thrill audiences around the globe with upcoming performances in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, and has released 4 additional albums of FINAL FANTASY music, as well as several DVD concert experiences.

As music director, conductor, and arranger, Roth was involved in a number of PBS specials including: Charlotte Church: Enchantment - From Cardiff, Wales for Sony, The Irish Tenors: Heritage , the WTTW Soundstage shows featuring: Jewel , Peter Cetera and Symphony, An Evening with Dennis DeYoung , Lyle Lovett, Randy Newman, Michael McDonald and the Doobie Brothers , and WTTW’s Four Seasons in Chicago . In 2006 he was the music director and conductor for a ten-part television series for RTE featuring the Irish Tenors. He has appeared on NBC’s The Today Show many times, conducting Il Divo, and appeared on The Tonight Show , Good Morning America , Oprah , and many more international television and radio broadcasts.

Roth’s talents extend into the area of film production and composition as well. He was commissioned by Gerald Arpino, founder and choreographer of the Joffrey Ballet, to write an original composition for a new Arpino ballet premiered in Chicago that he conducted. He produced and conducted music for the Robert Altman film The Company , and was theproducer, composer, conductor, and arranger for the CGI animated films from Mattel Entertainment: Barbie™ in The Nutcracker , Barbie™ as Rapunzel , Barbie™ of Swan Lake, Barbie™ in The Princess and the Pauper Movie, Barbie™ in The Magic of Pegasus, Barbie™ Sings! Princess Movie Collection CD, Barbie™ in the Twelve Dancing Princesses, Island Princess Barbie, Barbie™ and the Diamond Castle, and Barbie™ in A Christmas Carol . Roth won the Best Score Award at the 2003 DVD Premier Awards for his score for the film Barbie™ as Rapunzel and was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2007 for his original song “Shine” from the movie Barbie™ in The Twelve Dancing Princesses . 2007 also marked the premiere of Roth's first live concert creation with Mattel. Barbie™ at the Symphony is a special film with orchestra presentation of the best-selling Barbie™ Princess movies. This was followed by a second live concert production under license with Mattel, Barbie™ in the Nutcracker.

Roth has produced and conducted music for many films, and has produced dozens of best-selling albums, released on American Gramaphone, JVC, Mattel, Warner Bros., Sony, Koch, and Razor & Tie.

About Susan Calloway Combine the big voice of Kelly Clarkson, the soulful power of Adele, and the magical tone of Sarah McLachlan, and you can start describing Susan Calloway. Every great artist has something that sets them apart from the crowd. For Calloway, it has always been her undeniable voice.

Calloway began studying classical piano at age 5, followed by classical voice at age 12, much earlier than most teachers would agree to take on a young singer. She was chosen as the lead in the Broadway musical Annie at age 9 but could not join the cast due to family complications.  Despite the family challenges, Calloway began writing and performing her own songs at school, church, and other local events. After graduating college with honors, she went on the road as the lead singer and main songwriter for popular Midwest band, Red C, of whom she was a founding member. After many road miles, music awards, and CDs sold, Calloway left the band to focus on her career as a solo artist. During this time, she also stumbled into a successful career as a session singer and freelance composer, which helped pay the bills for recording and developing her music. To date, her voice and songs have been featured on hundreds of national TV and radio campaigns.  

It was at one of these sessions that she met her first creative partner, Grammy Award-winning producer Gerard Smerek, known for his impressive arsenal of legendary clients, including Aretha Franklin, Kid Rock, Bob Seger, Aerosmith, and Gary Clark. It wasn't until meeting Smerek that Calloway really stepped into her own as a focused solo artist with a sound, style, and presence to be reckoned with. The title song of her first solo EP produced by Smerek, Chasin The Sun , climbed to #37 on national R&R charts, and continues to spin on Top 40, Hot AC, and Pandora radio. "Don't Fall in Love,” from the same EP, was nominated for a Hollywood Music & Media Award for Best Pop Song. Over the past few years, her songs have been placed on hit TV shows like Dawson’s Creek , Summerland , and One Tree Hill . Her most recent release, “Time For This,” co-produced by Smerek, won an LA Music Critic’s Choice Award for Best Song & Performance by an Indie Artist. “Time For This” was quickly an iTunes feature of the week and received stunning press reviews, most notably from the The Huffington Post .

As Calloway’s reputation as a recording artist grew, her voice caught the attention of Grammy Award-winning conductor Arnie Roth, and renowned FINAL FANTASY composer Nobuo Uematsu. Strongly believing her vocals would complement the music from Square Enix’s popular video game franchise, Nobuo himself requested that Calloway sing his new theme song for FINAL FANTASY XIV, “Answers,” which was released in 2013. After an overwhelming response from fans, Calloway was featured on the theme songs for FFXIV extension games: Heavensward , where she performs “Dragonsong,” and Stormblood , where she performs “Revolutions.” Currently FINAL FANTASY XIV has over 10.5 million monthly subscribers, all of whom listen to Calloway sing during gameplay.

In addition to the video game, Calloway is featured on four Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY albums to date. She is also a featured singer for the Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY concert tour, performing sold out shows throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. The incredible exposure from these opportunities has won Calloway thousands of fans around the world.

About the DSO The acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra is known for trailblazing performances, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and a deep connection to its city. As a community-supported orchestra, generous giving by individuals and institutions at all levels drives the continued success and growth of the organization. In January 2020, Italian conductor Jader Bignamini was named the DSO’s next music director to commence with the 2020-2021 season. Celebrated conductor, arranger, and trumpeter Jeff Tyzik is the orchestra’s Principal Pops Conductor, while Oscar-nominated trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard holds the Fred A. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair.

Making its home at historic Orchestra Hall within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, the DSO offers a performance schedule that features PVS Classical, PNC Pops, Paradise Jazz, and Young People’s Family Concert series. One of the world’s most acoustically perfect concert halls, Orchestra Hall celebrated its centennial in 2019-2020. In addition, the DSO presents the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series in seven metro area venues, as well as a robust schedule of eclectic multi-genre performances in its mid-size venue The Cube, constructed and curated with support from Peter D. & Julie F. Cummings.

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A New World at the Bates Recital Hall at UT Austin, 7pm

**special anniversary celebration **.

From the team that brought you Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY , the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE: Orchestra World Tour , NieR: Orchestra Concert and more, AWR Music Productions is proud to present a special new program of music to celebrate the special anniversary of FINAL FANTASY performed by  A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY  live in concert. Under the direction of Eric Roth, the New World Players chamber ensemble performs exclusive arrangements from throughout the FINAL FANTASY series in the thrillingly personal style of this outstanding musical production.

A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY  has performed spectacular concerts for spellbound audiences on four continents since its 2014 debut. Beloved musical selections from composers Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu, Naoshi Mizuta, Hitoshi Sakimoto, Yoko Shimomura, and Masayoshi Soken are performed in a transparent and engaging format, achieving an astounding variety of musical textures and moods. The  A New World  experience is fresh every time, drawing audiences deeper into the musical worlds of FINAL FANTASY.

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-Premium seating for the performance -Post-concert meet & greet (autograph session and photo opportunity) with music director Eric Roth

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FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Orchestra World Tour AWR Music Productions and Square Enix are proud to introduce FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Orchestra World Tour, an electrifying new concert based entirely on the groundbreaking game from Square Enix. Experience all new symphonic arrangements of the music of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH including beloved scores by Nobuo Uematsu and exciting new contributions from Mitsuto Suzuki and Masashi Hamauzu all performed by an orchestra and chorus of over 100 musicians led by renowned conductors Arnie Roth and Eric Roth. With stunning, high-definition video scenes created exclusively for this production by Square Enix, immerse yourself in the world of one of the most visionary games of all time with this sensational multimedia concert experience! 

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2024 Texas Open leaderboard, grades: Akshay Bhatia nets second PGA Tour win, last Masters invite in playoff

Bhatia's victory means the 2024 masters field is now official.

There was nothing stress-free about Akshay Bhatia's victory at the 2024 Texas Open despite how most of the week looked. Kickstarting his week with a 9-under 63 on Thursday, the lengthy left hander went wire-to-wire at TPC San Antonio for a playoff victory over Denny McCarthy at 20 under. By doing so, Bhatia became the third youngest winner to go wire-to-wire on the PGA Tour since 1983 behind Rory McIlroy at the 2011 U.S. Open and Jordan Spieth at the 2015 Masters.

Speaking of the Masters, Bhatia's victory marks his second in as many years, and it comes at a rather opportune time. Earning the final invitation into the 2024 Masters, the 22-year-old will drive down Magnolia Lane for the first time in his professional career and tee it up in only his second major championship. Bhatia's Masters debut comes a decade after qualifying and playing in the first-ever Drive, Chip and Putt competition at Augusta National.

Not only has Bhatia earned his chance to vie for the green jacket next week, he has solidified his playing privileges on the PGA Tour through the 2026 season. Bhatia will tee it up at the PGA Championship as well as the remaining signature events on the PGA Tour schedule.

"I just stuck to my game plan," Bhatia said. "I played great today. I kind of got the goal in mind today. Denny played unbelievable. You got to give him credit. It's hard because he's one of the best putters out here, and when you see him get hot, it's scary. I had a six-shot lead going into the back nine, and then all of sudden, we are tied going into 18 and then of course he makes that putt. Man, what a crazy crazy day."

Bhatia began the final round at TPC San Antonio in possession of a four-stroke lead -- tying Jake Knapp for the largest 54-hole margin this season. The lead grew to five with a birdie immediately out the gate and was pushed to half a dozen when Bhatia added his third birdie of the round on No. 4.

McCarthy attempted to apply some pressure on the front, but it proved ineffective as Bhatia went to the inward half with his six-stroke lead still intact. A punch finally landed on No. 10 when McCarthy connected from distance for his second birdie of the day and Bhatia failed to get up-and-down from long of the green cutting his lead to four. The drama ensued from there.

After making par on the 11th, McCarthy went unconscious and left Bhatia defenseless. Birdie after birdie came from the blade of McCarthy as he rattled off six in a row and within a blink of an eye, Bhatia's lead of six was cut to zero as the two men stood on the tee at the par-5 18th.

Both facing roughly 12-foot birdie bids, both connected and unleashed fist pumps after both players reached 20 under -- nine clear of McIlroy in third place. McCarthy's final putt in regulation was his 92nd of the week tying a PGA Tour record for fewest amounts of putts in a tournament while Bhatia's made waves for a completely different reason. 

An update on Akshay Bhatia's shoulder injury. https://t.co/iYKkZXlTKc pic.twitter.com/U08UYGHmiX — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 7, 2024

Popping his shoulder out of his socket during his celebration, Bhatia called upon the services of his physiotherapist on the first playoff hole. With his ball in the fairway, Bhatia watched as McCarthy approached his third and chunked his wedge into the creek protecting the putting surface.

After getting his shoulder taped, Bhatia stepped to his and safely found the putting surface to all but secure his second PGA Tour victory and a trip to the Masters.

"This is awesome," Bhatia said. "It's hard to win out here as it showed today. My mom's birthday was on April 1, and her wish was to get in the Masters. I'm hoping I make her proud." Grade: A+

Here are the grades for the rest of the notables on the leaderboard at the 2024 Texas Open

3. Rory McIlroy (-11): Oh boy, here we go again. It was an ideal last start for McIlroy ahead of the Masters as he fired a final-round 66 and got the big numbers out of his system. Adhering to the swing advice of Butch Harmon, McIlroy made a conscious effort to eliminate the quick, aggressive left miss and took a huge step in the right direction in terms of his iron play. He ranked third in strokes gained approach thanks to gaining nearly four with his scoring clubs on Sunday alone. Grade: A

"I definitely feel like I'm in a better place than I was a few weeks ago," McIlroy said. "Through the Florida swing, there was just a lot of volatility in my game, some good, some bad, quite a few big numbers, so just trying to tidy that up. For me, I'm always going to be able to hit good shots, it's just how bad the bad ones are, and this week the bad ones were still in play and no too bad, and I was able to scramble well enough when I did hit a few poor ones. Again, overall much more pleased with where my game is compared to two or three weeks ago."

Rory McIlroy: bogey-free 66 today; his best final round leading into the Masters in 10 years. In 2014, he shot 65 on Sunday in Houston - finished T-8 the next week at Augusta. — Justin Ray (@JustinRayGolf) April 7, 2024

T7. Hideki Matsuyama (-8): The 2021 Masters champion is red hot. Matsuyama's last four starts now read: Win, T12, T6, T7. He was once again brilliant from tee to green -- ranking inside the top 20 in each metric -- but did not get as much as he would have liked out of the putter ranking first on the PGA Tour in strokes gained around the green and with his ball striking in tow, Matsuyama has to be on the short list of players who can win next week.  Grade: A-

T10. Jordan Spieth (-6): This week featured just about everything from Spieth -- a hole-in-one, a gutter ball, plenty of birdies and plenty of mistakes. It all added up to a 6-under total for his first top-10 finish since the WM Phoenix Open and put an end to a mini dip in form. Spieth was insistent that his game was close on Thursday, and he flashed glimpses of what may be to come at Augusta National. He's driving the ball great (ranked fourth in strokes gained off tee), and his iron play was much sharper. Surprisingly, his short game has been rather meh in his last three starts, but that should change sooner rather than later. Grade: B

The Jordan Spieth Experience™️ https://t.co/15huJUWoYf pic.twitter.com/xrzHb4EE8f — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 7, 2024

T24. Max Homa (-4): After opening with a 3-under 69, Homa got stuck in the mud and played his next 54 holes in only 1 under. He came into this week needing to answer questions around his driver and he did just that with a couple really solid rounds from off the tee. His iron play is in a comfy spot, and it will need to continue to be if he expects to contend at the Masters for the first time in his career. Grade: C+

T75. Collin Morikawa (+5): Is it time to press the panic button on Morikawa? The two-time major champion made the cut on the number and wasn't able to do much with the opportunity finishing near the bottom of the weekend pack. Morikawa has now lost strokes on approach in three straight tournaments and hasn't clocked a top-five finish since the first week of the year at The Sentry. Without his iron play, Morikawa looks very (very) average. Grade: D

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A Land on Fire

Complete the main scenario quest "The Ultimate Weapon."

Steps for Accepting the Quest

Create a character in FINAL FANTASY XIV.

Level up your character to 50.

The in-game main scenario guide will help you along on your journey to level 50 by indicating the location of main story quests. Players new to the game will receive an experience point bonus up to a certain level by creating characters on a New or Preferred World .

* There are occasions when no New or Preferred Worlds are available, or character creation is temporarily restricted. Visit the Server Status page to confirm current World conditions.

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The sun is setting upon the land of Valisthea. For centuries, people have flocked to her Mothercrystals to partake of their blessing—the abundant aether that fuels the magicks they rely upon in their everyday lives. As the aether begins to fade and the lifeless deadlands spread ever further, so too does the struggle for possession of the final flickers of the Mothers' light grow ever more fierce. Yet amidst the gathering storm, there are those who believe that the legacy of the crystals has shaped mankind's destiny for long enough.

A demo for Final Fantasy 16 is reportedly coming to PC soon, as producer Yoshi-P says work on the port is 'going smoother than we thought it would'

Still no confirmation of a release date, however.

Earlier this month, Final Fantasy 16 's director Naoki Yoshida (also known as Yoshi-P) revealed that the PC port of the acclaimed fantasy sequel is in its "final stages" of optimisation. Now, it's been reported that a demo of the RPG is coming to PC soon, with Yoshida stating progress on the port is "going smoother than we thought it would".

Speaking to Destructoid , Yoshida explained that Square Enix's current focus is figuring out what the minimum specs of Final Fantasy 16 will be on PC to ensure the game is still able to deliver the "seamless" experience Square Enix intended for the sequel's open world action. 

"We want to have no breaks in the game," Yoshida said. "To replicate that on PC, you're going to need a pretty high-spec PC. So right now, what we're doing is we're testing the game, and our current optimization, on a lot of different systems to see, again, what are going to be those minimum specs for playing the game in a way that is similar to the PS5 experience."

According to Destructoid, Yoshida explained that the planned demo is intended to let players test Final Fantasy 16 on their systems ahead of time, thereby ensuring it can handle the game before dropping any cash on it. According to Yoshida, FF16 will feature the kind of customisation settings that "players have come to expect from a PC game" so there should be some scalability to the port. But it is nonetheless likely to be a pretty demanding experience. Yoshida has previously stated players should expect system requirements to be "somewhat high" and that playing the game on an SSD should be considered "a must" .

The last twelve months has been a difficult time for big-budget launches and ports on PC. Games like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and The Last of Us: Part 1 arrived in particularly rough shape on PC last year, though more recent releases like Horizon: Forbidden West were considerably more stable on release. Phil Iwaniuk explored the causes of the recent spate of inconsistent ports, concluding that the issue is less to do with hardware differences, and is more about modern game development pipelines. "Developers have to try twice as hard to achieve half the progress that would have been possible 10 years ago" he wrote. "And that's expensive."

You can read the full interview with Yoshida here . Although the PC version of the game is clearly imminent, Yoshida stopped short of offering a firm release date. Given the way the studio is talking, however, I'd be surprised if we didn't get that confirmation within the next few weeks.

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GRAMMY Award-winner Arnie Roth leads the San Francisco Symphony orchestra and chorus – over 100 musicians on stage performing the beloved music of Nobuo Uematsu and others. With HD video from game developers SQUARE ENIX projected onto giant screens throughout the concerts, Distant Worlds performs a diverse and constantly expanding repertoire of classic FINAL FANTASY music from throughout the 30+ years of the game series. This unique and sensational multimedia concert experience delights audiences all around the globe!

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Another Final Fantasy Game Is Out on Xbox

• Final Fantasy 14 is now available on the Xbox Series X/S.
• Square Enix is offering three editions of the game, with prices varying from $19.99 to $139.99.
• While FF14 requires two subscriptions to play, it also offers a generous free trial with no time limits.

Final Fantasy 14 Online is now available on the current-generation Xbox consoles. Although their backward compatibility allows access to a wide variety of FF titles, Final Fantasy 14 is only the third series entry made specifically for the Xbox Series X and Series S, and the first since Crisis Core: FF7 Reunion was released in late 2022.

The Final Fantasy 14 Xbox port was originally confirmed in July 2023, as part of the game's annual Fan Festival. That announcement arrived just a month shy of the MMORPG's tenth anniversary, not accounting for the unsuccessful 1.0 version of the game that was launched in 2010 and shut down two years later.

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Xbox gamers have 3 ff14 editions to choose from.

Following a month-long Final Fantasy 14 Xbox beta period , the MMORPG is now finally available on Microsoft's latest consoles. Square Enix has launched three versions of the game, consistent with its PlayStation and PC release strategy. The most affordable of the bunch is the $19.99 Starter Edition. This version comes with the base game, Final Fantasy 14 : A Realm Reborn , and its first two expansions in the form of Heavensward and Stormblood , released in 2015 and 2017, respectively.

The $59.99 Complete Edition also offers access to the 2019 expansion Shadowbringers and its 2021 follow-up, Endwalker . Finally, the $139.99 Complete Collector's Edition comes with a variety of in-game bonuses, such as mounts and glamours for those who enjoy the game's transmogrification system used for adopting the appearances of specific gear while retaining the stats of one's preferred armor pieces. Aside from buying one edition of the game, Final Fantasy 14 Xbox players will also need to pay for two subscriptions ; one for the game itself, which starts at $12.99 per month, and one for any version of Xbox Game Pass. Its cheapest Core tier comes with a $9.99 monthly fee.

All Final Fantasy 14 Online Xbox Editions

• Starter Edition - $19.99
• Complete Edition - $59.99
• Complete Collector's Edition - $139.99

Buying any edition of FF14 Online by April 19 will unlock access to two early bird bonuses, Palom Minion and Menphina's Earring (which gives a 30% EXP boost up to level 80).

The dual-subscription requirement has already garnered some criticism from Xbox users, especially given how their PlayStation-owning colleagues do not have to pay for any PS Plus tier in order to play Final Fantasy 14 . All editions of the game do at least come with a 30-day free play period. Square Enix is also offering a generous trial that includes the base game and its first expansion, thus being capped at level 60, with no time limits for completing that content.

Even so, the need to spend over $20 on two monthly subscriptions just to keep playing the game might end up discouraging some people from giving the Xbox version of Final Fantasy 14 a chance. But given Microsoft's clearly growing interest in bringing high-quality JRPGs to its gaming ecosystem, the possibility of FF14 either dropping the Xbox Game Pass requirement or joining its subscription catalog in the future cannot be ruled out entirely.

Final Fantasy 14

Final Fantasy XIV's original release was less-than-stellar, with many fans blasting the game for its array of issues. This prompted developers to cancel the MMO and rebuild it as Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Since then, the title has seen a massive resurgence and has quickly become one of the best MMOs ever made, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers online at any given time.

Franchise Final Fantasy

Platform(s) PS3, PS5, PS4, PC

Released August 27, 2013

Developer(s) Square Enix

Publisher(s) Square Enix

Genre(s) MMORPG

Multiplayer Online Multiplayer

Engine Crystal Tools

ESRB T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Animated Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence

Metascore 90

Platforms That Support Crossplay PC, PS4 &PS5

PS Plus Availability N/A

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