MAX REACTS: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Remake Pt. 2) & Crisis Core Reunion Event

[@Mene0]

As always, the blurrier the thumbnail, the more hype Max is

[@snakeshift9172]

It's classic Dood.

[@B_Slims]

Seems like he’s channeling Benny

[@thehunter7422]

Facts lol

[@mcpics4448]

Max: Into the HYPEFORCE

[@sipsco01]

What part of the game do you guys think part 2 will end

[@xbree_]

Max is always the person you come back to to enjoy the hype. He personifies how we feel bodily.

[@dudeinthesea]

Always. I can imagine Yoshinori's whole team sat together and watch Max's reaction after the announcement. : D

[@btsbwl7264]

YESS 10000%

[@SPACECOWBOY705]

Exactly

[@tboltgames]

It's always a joy to watch Max get excited for FF7. Square Enix should feel proud to have such a mega fan like Maximilian dood.

[@FDRTKOva]

They are, they used to watch his hype video for the original announcement.

[@pasha1877]

Thats the reason im here right now

[@lucdhertefelt5816]

wait till he finds out in 5 years time that in order to save the planet and restore og timeline and resurrect Tifa , Cloud will realise that he has to kill Aerith and that the final battle before that will be him against Zack ( who s protecting Aerith at all cost)

[@kingofthesharks]

Max's channel: Come for the fighting games, stay for the FF7

[@Warmelon1]

I've never even played a single FF7 game and he still hypes the fuck out of me

[@cachwerler5520]

The fact that just two characters walking next to each other can evoke such emotion is amazing.

[@kriscynical]

14:39 THIS was the reaction I was looking for IMMEDIATELY. You know Max is at, well, MAX HYPE when he starts sounding like a large bird in mating season. 😂

[@PriscillaInuYasha]

LOL! Max is great!🤣

[@kriscynical]

@@PriscillaInuYasha Hey, nice name. I've been into Inuyasha since 2002. You know, the Stone Age. 😅

[@cherrydragon3120]

Dude thats so true. Once max is just staring and making weird movements and noises you know the Hype is real

[@MariusBoss11458]

OHHH

[@mikebonbon92]

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ヽ (°◇° )ノ

[@SidneyMosley]

I always wait for Max's reaction cause it's like having a family member to react and get hype with and I'm always here for it. Thank you Max.

[@FREE.ON-Snow]

Lol yep, exactly. One of us.

[@ShowtimeLaw]

He's basically the reaction we'd want from friends but don't get, that's why I love his reactions

[@gektoast4968]

@@ShowtimeLaw exactly lmao

[@winterfoxcloud]

We all come here for Max's reaction, including SE's writers and production team.

[@turntheheart4268]

They get paid by how many F-bombs he drops

[@Babylauncher3000]

If it made max happy than it’s working as intended

[@arts1628]

@@Babylauncher3000 not only make max happy it make other people happy too so the world peace is achieved even for a moment lol

[@berk6413]

At this point with how many times Max has been spot on with FF7 Remake predictions I’ve either convinced… 1. Square is taking notes on him 2. Max is an almighty prophet/seagull

[@jestademon3524]

Legit, he predicted it 7 years ago.

[@theDarkerSan]

Square actually told him they watched his video of ffvii remake reveal. Soo..

[@VoltSlash]

Definitely seagull.

[@berk6413]

@@theDarkerSan That’s part of what convinces me it’s not just a crack pot theory, Max had a genuine effect on the production of FF7R.

[@nanitedude]

Dude in that episode of Dropped Frames with Max and Cohh, Max predicted FF7 REBIRTH, the literal prophet

[@FloatingSunfish]

I'm not a Final Fantasy guy, but I keep coming here to watch someone's unadulterated joy for something they love. It's always a sight to behold!

[@thestreets2817]

Wholesome comment 👑

[@MrShisuto]

To be fair, max isn’t a final fantasy guy. Just a final fantasy 7 guy.

[@mmm6325]

@@MrShisuto Didnt he say that he lost multiple years of his life because of FF 11?

[@MrShisuto]

@@mmm6325 @@mmm6325 probably, but it doesn't mean anything. Max still doesn't REALLY care about the FF series as a whole as he himself has stated that he cares nothing for RPG's, just FF7 as a game.

[@zacatkinson3926]

@@MrShisuto He plays the others

[@roxtechs]

I like how Sephy casually walks into frame.

[@MattAndre24]

“‘ello~!”

[@zueszues9715]

Just like sensei and his student Or Padawon and sith lord mentor And that the good part of this trailer

[@EvelynL.1112]

Yeah, walking just beside Cloud!

[@dmurray2978]

On his way to f your b

[@Smallville619]

Notice the camera follows sephiroth not cloud...

[@AncientCityMusic]

Square said they watched max’s video on his reaction to the initial trailer of FFVIIR and used it as motivation to be the best they can be during production. With this in mind, I feel as if they’ve basically been taking small notes from his predictions, as he’s been constantly pretty spot on

[@KingExionHD]

Wait is this really a fact? That’s really exciting, I always feel like max is very thorough and fair with his thoughts on things and to see that they payed attention to someone who is careful with their words like him is reassuring. Was this said on a tweet or an interview?

[@thatnerdcalledzanni3957]

@@KingExionHD yes, it is true. when part 1 was about to come out, max was invited to play a demo in a private squenix event alongside some other media/content creators and the producers told him directly how much of an impact his reaction had on the team, it gave them motivation because people REALLY love FF7 and they felt overjoyed to see so much hype for the announcement.

[@TenderViddlez]

They used his video, amongst other reaction videos as motivation to keep pressing on. THATS IT. Max doesn't affect Square Enix's ideas or plans for the game like you're letting on. His "predictions" are not unique as ANYONE who's played the original already expects aswell. Everyone and their mom knew it would be 3 parts.

[@CrossOutBryce]

@@TenderViddlez No, I thought it would be 4, I was seeing a lot of people say 5 or even 6.

[@lightup6751]

Sorry but thats just ridiculous. They did indeed use Max and other fans reaction videos for the first Remake trailer as a source of motivation. But a multi billion dollar company wont let one of their most important products ride on the mercy of a single youtuber lol thats not how this works. Max is just smart and makes good predictions from decades of experience with the industry. He understands how the industry works. But Square wont cater towards one single fan and take that risk.

[@ScottBurnhard]

We was waiting for this reaction

[@Premus101]

Yeeeeez we were!

[@dixievaldes]

yesssss

[@pikespeakaudio8898]

I logged onto Twitch last night just to watch the VOD.

[@espada7997]

I saw it live and he spent so much time analyzing the trailer he missed the dragon's dogma announcement lol

[@TheBigJame_]

@@pikespeakaudio8898 saaame

[@midgetgaming4real]

Rebirth is such a genius name if you think about it. The future is literally uncertain, we could get a brand new outcome for Cloud and co.

[@Mr.2Dirty]

So what would the third one be called? FFVII Restart?

[@Pyitoechito]

Remake, rebirth... who wants to place bets the final one is going to be reunion?

[@HashimotoDatsu]

Maybe resurrection?

[@JTR_14]

Or Requiem

[@loregasmic]

I hope it's based on player choices but I don't expect it.

[@trigunner6968]

I completely lost it with Max's reaction to the Remake being a 3-part series, like a kid being given a jar of sweet candies 😂

[@cherrydragon3120]

He did predict it tho

[@roxtechs]

Kinda poetic since the OG had the discs

[@jonathanburns9947]

Max did call this years ago. With the first part just having Midgar, I expected part 2 to end at Junon; with Jenova being the final boss of part 2. The party aboard the cargoship. The camera panning out into the distance. You see Cista del Sol close, and out in the far distance you see Gokd Saucer. That's how I thought part 2 would end.

[@seraphi3387]

The kick in the air just killed me! 🤣🤣🤣

[@nanonation1098]

Remake rebirth Relive

[@ABAgamer_]

The more I watch Max’s reactions, the more I want to continue with FFVII. He is the conductor for this hype train and I’m all in for the ride!

[@3Rayfire]

And there ain't no getting off of this Train we're on!

[@vault29a]

but why? all of them look like garbage.

[@maninblack3410]

@@3Rayfire Barret never said it in the remake, and it’s sad.

[@JustSoji]

seeing how in love he is with this set of games makes we want to beat 7, remake and crisis core by next winter

[@cherrydragon3120]

@@3Rayfire why would you wanna leave??

[@Taytexas]

The “get ready for everybody to SUFFER.” Is the hype. The suffering is the best part of a story when you establish brilliant characters

[@CultureWatcher5000]

IF they subsequently rise above it. There are some writers out there who don't comprehend this.

[@Taytexas]

@@CultureWatcher5000 right you have to payoff that suffering nobody wants their characters to stay down.

[@johannparis9445]

If what i have read is to be .."believed/trusted"....yeah it s going to MUCH MORE in the FEELINGS. For one thing i hope..not but i can say the same for Aerith..Deep down..we know we doesnt want that when we love a character/someone. So inwill just quote Zack flr this one: "bly, oh boy, the price for "save someone"....is steep" Who on ly initial thought was that if someone doesnt go in ther "lther world" nothing and no one said that judging the end of part 1 it wont be much more hard what is coming'.. A new cision for the fact...doesnt mean...everything could be regain. Aerith told that andention that betwwen else much tiles'..If you have saw his resolution in part 1 ...Clearly it let you think (i ha:e got her resolution for my first run but normal my preference goes towards Aerith again even inowing the original. What you say we love to suffer ? ! Well maybe just being...a player...of the life...sort of. Hope to see the othersncharacters as Roche between else. What Yuffie will have as''initialnreaction and robbing...i wonder...Specially for Barret who had a daughter...himself..

[@alexanerose4820]

@@Taytexas "nobody wants their characters to stay down." That sentiment is sadly starting to change. All it takes is one good work with really good writing featuring the whole "characters staying down" thing and we've got ourselves a new trope

[@Taytexas]

@@alexanerose4820 i dont think so. Walking dead comes to mind almost immediately. After negan the squad were just beaten over and over and over and the show hasnt been the same since. We want to see them struggle but they must overcome them or set up a building character to do so for them. But there always must be a cycle. If the protagonist stay down and never recover there isnt a plot there.

[@StickMaster500]

I can guarantee that when the Final Fantasy VII Remake devs seem to be down and not motivated, they'll continue to come back to watch your original reaction to the first reveal for the remakes but now also include this reaction as well!

[@justafan9399]

Childlike whimsy and excitement is a hell of a drug.

[@gmaster2647]

@@gamerforlife3946 If the leak is what I'm thinking, it just sounds fake to me.

[@TenderViddlez]

You guys are blowing this out of proportion. The Devs looked at MANY videos of people reacting to the FF7R announcement, not just Max's.

[@Evilriku13]

@@gmaster2647 we talk about Nomura here. Crazy is in his blood eversince he joined the company and partway ruining it.

[@reflion3688]

@@Evilriku13 Nomura was the Story Director of the OG FF7 alongside Sakaguchi. He is the only reason why Aerith even died in the OG it was his idea Kitase and Nojima was planning on killing all the party except 3.

[@Vinthechad]

Seeing Max get super excited about FFVII always makes me smile, he has such pure joy for this game

[@perrywinkle5000]

Interestingly, the Japanese version mentions Zack by name when he is walking with Cloud where Cloud says (voiceover), "We came here together 5 years ago? Zack, where are you?"

[@magicpumpkinpie]

It's different at the start as well. 'Sad and anger makes us stronger, but it will also change us." How odd.

[@Renne308]

@@magicpumpkinpie 👁 Remembering English Sephiroth’s words to Cloud after the plate collapse: “But through suffering, you will grow strong. Isn’t that what you want?”

[@magicpumpkinpie]

@@Renne308 Exactly, good point, don't know why the English script is so different.

[@kalanbell1057]

I just caught the fact that this is Cloud’s voice but I wasn’t sure. Then the Japanese version plays and it’s just like you said, he says “Zack, where are you” To me this is a game changer/breaker? Part or the main part of Cloud’s trauma is that it caused him to be someone else. In OG FF7 no one ever mentions Zack’s name. When Cloud is putting himself together with Tifa, it’s Cloud who finally remembers his friend and reveals it to us. So if he already remembers his name and is questioning Zack’s whereabouts, that changes a few things. And he mentions being somewhere with him 5 years ago??? I wonder if this is when we get to Nibelhiem. Visiting Nibelheim is the OG FF7 was always a bit of a letdown for me being as it served as the biggest plot point in the series. So maybe they expand on this section greatly

[@magicpumpkinpie]

@@kalanbell1057 I'm wondering if it's giving us the hint as to where the second part ends and where the OG 'optional' scene should occur. Perhaps Cloud will experience the mansion escape sequence at the end of the second part and will begin to question Zack's existence? That would suggest Mideel etc will all happen in the second part. A similar play out to the OG three discs, with the second part ending near the Northern Crater. I wonder.

[@oracle_ow]

I love the “so focus on the future, not the past” line. Meta as hell Telling us not to compare the original ff7 to the remake

[@Jm649]

I wonder if they'll do multiple endings based on the choices you make 🤔

[@zephyrias]

@@Jm649 that would be cool

[@Noushauga]

​@@Jm649 that would be cool as hell. that way people would shut up about it not being faithful to the og.

[@dieptrieu6564]

@@Noushauga I mean people would still complain because regardless of the ending. The story have been heavily altered

[@mappybc6097]

​@@dieptrieu6564 Part 1 I get the outrage, people were expecting a retelling with just a bit added on the side. But isn't it common knowledge by now the three parts are actually a sequel to the original?

[@AlexRN]

You’re excitement is both funny and infectious. Thanks for being you, Max. Can’t wait to play this game.

[@YonkoDGoofy]

If Max is damn near pixels in the thumbnail, you know it's a must watch.

[@skydragonx8]

Loved Max's reaction as always! Definitely the best 10 minutes hands down! We got everything we wanted and then some! Rebirth subtitle is just so smart! Also never expected CC to get a remaster but hey I'm all for it! Definitely can't wait!

[@PhantomyreValentine]

I've seen this many times. But every time I see it, it gives me life.

[@tumei1851]

Absolutely, it's been a monthly tradition to watch this since this came out. So hyped

[@TonyKnight1208]

Lol me to. I cant believe its been 7 months already 😮‍💨

[@EggSaladSandwich719]

I was there for this stream I literally fell out of my chair screaming 😭😂😂

[@tinybee7780]

It's really awesome to think that Max's hype videos are just one of many out there that helps motivate those who are in charge remaking FFVII. Just you knowing that there are people out there genuinely cheering is such a wondeful thing.

[@CrimsonFIame]

This made my year knowing Crisis core and Part 2 is coming closer than we all thought. Also looks like a won a bet there's going to be three parts. Square is starting to put in work with all these announcements

[@ifrit1937]

Eh it's about as long as part 1 took from announcement to release tbh as part 1 was announced and stated to have started development in spring 2015 (and supposedly restarted in 2017) before releasing in Spring 2020 (so about 3 to 5 years development time if you count all thing scrapped for max development time). The devs claim part 2 stated development in 2019 which if it releases in around Dec 2023 to March 2024 will be about 4 to 5 years of development time as well (don't have any real concrete news of exactly what season they started development in 2019...just that it started in 2019). So if it takes roughly the same amount of time Part 3 will likely be released around 2027-2028. Only other question i guess we can ask ourselves is if they'll do a remake for Dirge of Cerberus as well or not.

[@revanninja]

@@ifrit1937 One thing they have already started working on part 3 from what they have said. Which to me means they are writing the story. It will also be most likely faster for Part 3 as many models will already be done and worked on from part 1 and part 2 which can be reused easily. Something to keep in mind Covid hit and that without question slowed development of Part 2 down by a lot. So Part 3 will most likely come out faster then part 2 has because a lot of ground work will already be done.

[@ColdMoviez]

15:56 is possibly one of new favorite Max reactions LMAO

[@SmashBrosOdyssey64]

Cartoon bird Maximillian

[@SilverSuisei]

For me the Cloud reveal in Smash 4 can't be topped, but this is still up there lol

[@toddvergith9485]

When this was all dropped yesterday this was the reaction I couldn't wait to see! And Max of course always meets my expectations. I know this because my reaction was exactly the same lol. So pumped for ff7 content over the next year!

[@BearodactylRex]

The look on max's face when first solider turned up killed me. Calling it now, Zack's Avalanche alias is Stamp. He is called "puppy" in that trailer for crisis core and stamp is shown alot during his cutscene at the end of the first part.

[@KingTFeezy]

I just love watching his reaction to final fantasy stuff because this is how I feel inside when I hear anything ff7 related I don’t have many friends who partake in jrpg games so seeing others react the way I do always makes me excited even more

[@Saben.C-Spoon]

Same here my man

[@justinbe7023]

The joy of your reactions, the absolute passion and excitement in your voice genuinely bring me close to tears. It's always nice to enjoy announcements on games who shares the same passion about video games!

[@aroaro1066]

I can listen to Max talk about Ff7 for hours, it’s so interesting. Hope he’s making a video with easyallies again

[@AgentAika001]

I'm ready for the next cult meeting and our dear leader Maxenhagen

[@weirdguy1495]

The man is a mad prophet when it comes to this game specifically.

[@Riggs_The_Roadie]

@@weirdguy1495 He called out the name for Part 2 specifically.

[@alexknight81]

@@Riggs_The_Roadie he calls things out before they even happened, hell he can even will things to existence

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Or Dropped Frames podcast!

[@SSJRoséAtlas]

Max being excited for the parties suffering is hilarious 😭

[@mappybc6097]

I get him. Sometimes I wish I was part of the 0.000000000001% of the playerbase that doesn't know what lowest point in FF7 means.

[@Balto678]

Max's FF7 content is some of the best content on KZbin. I can't NOT smile the entire time. His love and excitement for this is so damn infectious.

[@BltzZ]

I'm now getting a chance to see your reaction to this and I'm dying. We literally were doing the same reactions to everything lol. The merch scene especially and keeping track of the time being used 🤣

[@ExorJayOfficial]

I can always watch and listen to Max talk about FFVII for hours and hours and never grow tired of it

[@sanddry738]

Same. Half of the excitement for FF7:Rebirth is Max’s reactions and theories. I can’t wait!

[@-Ryu]

Somehow, I had a dream this would be revealed on the day it did. And I was watching the reveal outside on my porch. As soon as I noticed it, a Black Feather flew past me. I'm not even kidding, I ran inside and just sat there for ten minutes.

[@angeldutchess2996]

Talk about a coincidence

[@andimari9194]

“Good to see you, metal Mario”

[@hiroko_9779]

“Good to see you… Cloud.”

[@Orunoyo]

Whenever Max is blurred beyond recognition on his own thumbnails you know it's gonna be a great reaction LMAO

[@UnwarrantedThoughts]

Watching Max's reaction having already watched the announcement was such an experience😂

[@kellyw5232]

That kick you pulled when u found out there's gonna be 3 parts, shows how happy you really are lol!

[@noreehix5714]

This is the reaction I live for! Max's excitement makes my day!

[@Donsanity]

1:51 I went to the SquareEnix Presentation in 2019 and people went nuts when they showed off the FFVIIRemake presentation. Quite the experience.

[@shineon9715]

I'm glad they confirmed it's a trilogy. I was worried they were gonna go over 3 parts which would've gotten concerning.

[@aroaro1066]

I remember Max was saying that he “thinks” it’ll be a trilogy and I straight up believed him, when they announced that it’s three parts I was like yeah duh 😂

[@cloudkira15]

I think it's thanks to ps5 we got only trilogy imagine if we're still in ps4 gen. Trilogy is gonna be imoossible

[@dungeonmaster16]

Note: trilogy wifh story add ons/expansions. There’s that one with yuffie in part 1 so good chance part 2 we gonna get one for Vincent and maybe if branch out maybe side stuff for cid, barret, red and such.

[@Cheesepoop]

@@dungeonmaster16 nah they said they were done with DLC

[@pein260]

Max said 2024, but he meant 2023, right?

[@HarvestMoonRuri]

Watching how beautiful Nibelheim was, made me cry. It's like going back home after 25 years of leaving... Can't wait to play Rebirth :)

[@johannparis9445]

And to add to that....in Crisis clre Feunion we have a preview sort of way of: "Me ? gongaga!" , junon, Costa dela sol (wkth the umbralla lf course ! What else ?) , chocobo's farm. Hummmm and some ofncourse crystalako cavern.... Really hope that Rebirth is a excellent one as Remake. And itncome to an original ff7 original fan as Max here ^^

[@pein260]

Just started seeing your videos tonight, already a fan for life. FF7 was so impactful to me growing up, and your love for it and passion in general is awesome.

[@ryanmunnis950]

I've been waiting to grin alongside Max this entire time and, as always, he didn't disappoint! Can't wait to experience all these amazing FF7 games along with y'all!

[@someoneelse9680]

I’m grinning from ear to ear babe

[@jonosrecords]

It’s always a good reaction vid whenever the pic of Max is blurred 😂

[@destinykd12]

Was so hyped to see this up! The stream was wonderful too!! Cannot wait for more Max theories until the release

[@ShintaTakama]

Just a minor little detail, but in the Japanese version of the Rebirth trailer, Cloud mentioned Zack's name. He doesn't in the English version. When I heard that, I got chills and nearly cried. On a similar note, in the Japanese version Tifa asks, "It wasn't a different person?" Instead of what she said in the English version. It's just little differences, and idk if they mean anything.

[@nightwing나이트윙]

Just a language difference grammatically speaking. I study Korean, so it’ll be a difference within the rules of the language. 🙂

[@ShintaTakama]

@@nightwing나이트윙 I know they grammatically and essentially mean the same thing, but it's the word choice that makes everything more sus when you think just a little bit deeper into it. For instance, "an imposter" implies that Tifa is a fake or that someone else was impersonating her, and "betsujin" or "betsu hito", aka "different person" in Japanese, implies that it wasn't Tifa, but someone else as in they were there, but not because they could've been impersonating Tifa. Also, Cloud not mentioning Zack's name could mean a number of things out of context, even if they were showing him and Zack on-screen as he says that line it doesn't necessarily have to be Zack. However, the Japanese version confirms it WAS Zack that Cloud was talking about. If people who didn't understand who Cloud was talking about in the English trailer, and never saw the Japanese trailer, there is a probability that they won't put two and two together, even though a majority of people will.

[@fearlesscheshirecat1411]

That reveal of Rebirth makes me so emotional…. I’ve never even played the original game, but Remake has easily become my favorite game of all time. Not that it doesn’t have weaknesses, but the charm of it and the characters brings me the same nostalgic feelings I experienced when I played my used to be favorite game of all time (FFX) for the first time.

[@KaiSchSp]

An FF7 announcement is only complete when Max has reacted to it!

[@gamerkingdom1442]

THIS IS THE REACTION IVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!!! This was legitimately HYPED!!! As a fellow FF7 fan, this was incredible!!

[@nithorias9622]

Saw it live on Max' Stream and it was amazing!

[@Lurkinshadow2oh9]

The fact that max doubted part 2 and ultimately received the full trilogy reveal makes this video all that much more satisfying and im beyond stoked for fans everywhere!

[@gamerhats4145]

I zoom so fast when I see a video of Max reacting or talking about while watching new FF7Remake stuff because his genuine joy and excitement is infectious and gives me that boost of the happy juice in my brain.

[@user-oc7hd3sl8f]

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[@michaelyoung3776]

I was refreshing my KZbin feed all day waiting on this reaction. And you didn't disappoint ;)

[@DWFTW]

Honestly I was excited for that Crisis Core Reunion, but you mentioning it on Switch actually seems like a good idea, hadn't thought about that. Was PSP, might be nice to get it on Switch. Also I REALLY hope Ever Crisis does come out on something other than mobile, man.

[@maythesciencebewithyou]

I'm sure that one will come to switch as well eventually, just like the pocket version of ff15. But who knows how long that will take.

[@clarkenshi2683]

The man borderline prophet who inspired and motivated me to play FFVII Remake and the original. I hope to journey on with you through this trilogy Max. Shine on Dood.

[@devinforman8213]

Max reminds me of an old buddy of mines. Was a mega FFVII fan, he got me into the FF series.

[@floramerano6293]

And yes I still believe that this is a single timeline. And the "timeline convergence", if you can even call it that, has already happened. Evidence? Look to the title of chapter 18 of the Remake. It literally says "Destiny's Crossroads." So yes I believe that Zack is in the same physical reality or timeline as Cloud and the others.

[@BearodactylRex]

I honestly believe Zack works with Avalanche in this timeline and he has taken the alias of Stamp the dog. Which is why its being used as a marker for avalanche members. He is literally called a puppy in the crisis core trailer and a flyer for stamp shows up in Zack's cutscene at the end of the game. Seems like massive foreshadowing to me.

[@theemms5288]

My theory is that the timeline got gigafucked upon the demise of the Whispers. Everything is affected... except those who went in the singularity (which includes future Sephiroth's consciousness, but not his current physical body). Yes. Zack is alive. I love the Stamp the dog theory. And expect Jessie to be at the Gold Saucer.

[@SuperDonny21]

@@BearodactylRex I like this theory but there's a big problem with it. Firstly - It's confirmed (to a massive degree) that after coming back to Midgar at the end of Remake and DLC Intergrade, that he went to visit Aerith. She wasn't there and lots of people were inside crying, this bit always gets me thinking with Zack as he opens the door and shouts "I'm back". The background behind him is pure white and not 1 person in the church looks at him or at least in his direction as if they didn't hear him. Secondly - Lets suppose he was the marker for Avalanche using Stamp as his alias, where was he when the plate fell and why was Aerith talking about him in the park, she also seemed sad at the time. Zack would most definitely would have stayed in contact with her once back in Midgar. Lastly, As I mentioned before, I'd like this to be true as it would be a interesting twist but, it would heavily and drastically change the story axis of the OG, which Square Enix has said in an interview that Rebirth onwards will not drastically change the OG story axis but locations will be changed in the order you visit them but all OG locations are expected to be in it. I don't trust SE on this but if change does happen, it needs to have a damn good story telling reason behind it and not just changing it for the sake of changing it with no sense behind it all. So far, Zack is alive (unknown timeline), Biggs is alive, Jessie is a ? for me and Wedge imo is MIA rather than dead as we don't officially see him die. These already are huge changes but are ones that need taking with a pinch of salt as we don't Officially know what timeline Zack and Biggs are in. I know Biggs looks like he's in our timeline but until 100% confirmation is shown I'm edgy with it. Before anyone says we saw him at the end with the whispers stardust's scattering around near him and the house, that still doesn't mean (to me at least) that it's the same timeline. I know what I've put is confusing but it's just my opinion. Also I was playing the Remake last week and noticed that Cloud and Aerith both had visions that the plate will drop and it still happened. Meaning they couldn't stop it from happening. This may mean nothing but I think it needs noticing by players due to the fact that the visions shown are hints of what's to come and the plate dropping did happen. They may be able to rewrite the other visions but I have feeling that they'll play out still, just tweaked a bit. I'm very hyped for FFVII Rebirth but the first 1-2 hours of it's game to me is a deciding factor of how it's gonna play out. The next trailer could also indicate how it plays out but trailers are always misleading imo.

[@derrickwilliams1210]

I have a feeling that we're playing versions of events in Clouds head from the original when he's in the wheelchair acting crazy

[@protophantom8973]

Been waiting all day for this reaction. Was having a bad day at work but this made my day a whole lot better

[@clintonfredricks]

I love watching Max get excited about stuff he loves. Just so pure 😍

[@Pongo2001]

As someone who never played the original, I thoroughly enjoyed part 1. Additionally, seeing Max so excited for this warms my heart

[@oliverhopkins8074]

I speak for everyone when I say, play the original

[@allenwjs]

Love your reaction as usual. It's great watching a true fan getting so excited

[@jacksonstubbs2999]

If it follows 18 chapters like the first part I think it'll go like this. Ch. 1 Nibelheim Flashback Ch. 2 Chocobo farm Ch. 3 Mythril Mine and Fort Condor Ch. 4 Junon Ch. 5 Crossing over, Costa Del Sol Ch. 6 Mt. Corel and Gold Saucer Ch. 7 Desert Prison and Gongaga Ch. 8 Cosmo Canyon Ch. 9 Nibelheim Ch. 10 Rocket Town/Wutai? Ch. 11 Gold Saucer/Temple of the Ancients Ch. 12 Bone Village/Sleeping Forest Ch. 13 Forgotten Capital Ch. 14 Icicle Inn Ch. 15 Snow Fields Ch. 16 Gaias Cliff Ch. 17 Northern Crater Ch. 18 Also more Northern Crater

[@foodwich2132]

I honestly see the Forgotten City being where the game ends. Think the amount you said is actually too much. I know disc 2 and 3 have more endgame content but most of the story I'd say was in disc 1.

[@SuperDonny21]

That seems pretty much spot on. I'd be happy with that. I'm a little bit worried about the remake losing a spark that the OG had in terms of the Cloud and Co's motivation. After the Forgotten city, their characteristics all develop through suffering, loss and emotion. Without something playing out similar to this part of the game, I'm worried where the remake will go with the plot. I'm all for change but it must make sense and not be there just for a minimal fan service or shock value, there must be a reason behind it for the story. I liked Part 1 of the remake but I'm not too keen on a kingdom hearts style plot.

[@passbyicecube]

And I suppose the advert children & Cerberus going to be DLC.

[@jacksonstubbs2999]

@@foodwich2132 nah end of disc 1 is going to be like in the same spot as when the plate dropped in part 1, around chapter 12 to 13. They're going to make us deal with that emotional stuff as we see cloud lose his mind in the northern crater

[@foodwich2132]

@@jacksonstubbs2999 fair point actually. I can even imagine not playing as Cloud for the first couple of hours in part 3 to build him up like how they did with Sora in KH2. I know many people didn't like KH2's slow opening but I think playing another character other than the main protagonist in the intro was actually really cool.

[@Razkain100]

I love how every FF7 related announcement (even in other games) always pushes Max's physical being into a blur.

[@Barnacle121]

The one reaction we have all been waiting for!

[@knobielol1115]

I love you Max! I had the exact same reaction during the three part reveal.

[@logan9986]

I come back to watch again after Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core Reunion been released!

[@icedcapplord710]

This presentation basically gave me everything I wanted. CC was imo the one good thing to come out of the FFVII Compilation milking period of the 2000's so it's nice it's getting a lot more attention. Remake Intergrade on Steam finally compells me to get the PC version after I played it already on PS4 and PS5, and seeing that opening portion of the Nibelheim flashback in the Rebirth teaser was chill-inducing. Definitely getting onto that next winter. Surprised it's that soon. Although, it does sincerely suck that it looks like the Remake series will remain PS/PC exclusive for the forseeable future. Pour one out for the Xbox homies.

[@foodwich2132]

I think the Crisis Core re-release was mainly for people who don't know Zack. He seems like he's gonna play a very major role in Rebirth. I really hope he's playable since he's my favourite FF character.

[@icedcapplord710]

@@foodwich2132 That's what I'm thinking too. They're selling CC to the people who only know FFVII through what Remake has laid out so far. For returning players the intrigue won't come from how it ties to the OG chronology but rather, how said events will be subverted by what FFVII R does going forward especially after Intergrade asserted Zack being alive in some form, and newcomers will get the basics on who Zack is ahead of him playing a much larger role in Rebirth

[@coreyrachar9694]

You shouldn't support the pc version of this game because doing so will encourage future exclusive titles. You already own and have played the game, don't support anti-consumer practices by giving these companies money for making the entire PC community wait this long. Buying it on steam says 'ok I'm willing to wait so you guys can double dip'. Some of us will never own a playstation and I certainly do not want to support Epic Games so help us out here

[@juans8356]

I like how we understand SE is slower than molasses in developing games. And when they announce something we add 3+ years to their release year.

[@SkywardSpork]

Stayed up late to watch this last night and loved it. Really hope Max gets with Strippin to theory craft together, the two of them on Dropped Frames was incredible

[@Akkumako]

Max I love you. Going through this 7R journey with you is really fucking special.

[@busterspark4410]

As a mid 30s final fantasy fan, I'm happy to share the same level of enthusiasm and passion for this game as you, Dood.

[@andimari9194]

I was waiting all day yesterday for this. Finally I get to see your reaction LOL

[@Nodfactor]

14:40 Max's raptor hype sounds got me dying lmao

[@simonr344]

14:40 Max becomes a seagull

[@BrickFlairMMA]

I like how everyone has come around on the FFVII remake being a new game! I was always excited for them to change it up we hav the original already I’m so keen for a new story

[@NoctLightCloud]

same! agree 100%

[@XIIGaugeProductions]

The emotional roller coaster this man Max had gone through made me feel like I’m at 6flags 😂

[@JuhQman]

I've literally been waiting for this for the whole day

[@daveisalive5148]

This is the reaction that I wanted to see the most

[@infinitybelt]

I gotta admit, having played FFVII for the first time with the Remake, this trailer didn't get me that hyped initially. Seeing Max lose his shit tells me that I just don't get it, and so now I'm hyped because I know it looks awesome for people that know what's going on 😂

[@ibuprofriends]

yeah just seeing cloud and sephiroth walking together has huge implications lmao. its hype.

[@Walamonga1313]

Of course you didn't. You played 10% of the game lol

[@GrahamChapman]

@@Walamonga1313 Actually, the Midgar section contains, like, 1/3rd of OG7's script... Just because Midgar is quite small on the overworld map, and just because you spend most of your time in the game outside of Midgar, doesn't mean that Midgar is just 10% of the game, it just means that, once you've left Midgar, the pace of the plot slows down to a crawl and _a lot_ of the game ends up being about just running around on the overworld map.

[@TenderViddlez]

Because you haven't played the original FF7. It's as simple as that. I'd imagine that alot of people who only played the Remake are utterly confused about the story and where it's going. Simply because alot of it is predicated on understanding the original... Square Enix won't admit that... but it's literally a story about how their retconning the original events of FF7. Aside from the changes, there are parts in this trailer that are callbacks to the original. Take the scene where Cloud and Sephiroth are walking... If you haven't played the original then you don't know what this scene implicates. So my advice for EVERYONE who has or plans to play the remake(s).... PLAY THE ORIGINAL FF7.

[@infinitybelt]

@@TenderViddlez make no mistake, I like the intrigue. I don't need to know what's going on to enjoy myself and I don't need all the answers now. FFVII Remake is one of, if not, my favorite game of all time now. I just meant since I don't know what comes next, the trailer didn't really bring the hype for me personally. I'm sure the next trailer will definitely bring it for those looking for a bit more.

[@proxima_5]

Max was very close with that release prediction of March 2024

[@matt_r.2510]

I'm a huge Final Fantasy VII stan and Max's reactions are the best! It's like watching pure joy, hype, and happiness!

[@EXBryantMC]

Loving Max doing his best back+4 at 16:02. Best Miguel move in tekken 7

[@V4Now]

I enjoyed Max reaction to the merchandise 😄

[@sassclem3190]

Was waiting for your reacton to this! 😂 always so excited, I love it!

[@danielflynn817]

Love the energy man. This is almost exactly how I'm feeling haha. Super excited.

[@Bones_]

I don't know the most about FFVII, but I could see someone dying, perhaps the same person, or maybe someone different, or maybe even multiple people get killed, but then the final installment is called FFVII: Revival. Max keeps saying the most hype thing is what they keep going with, so imagine their being deaths and then SE announcing that the final subtitle is Revival. People would go nuts at the implications.

[@krystofik100]

That is a good theory, because originally you were supoused to choose from 3 characters in the original ff7 and the rest would die(it would happen in that parachuting upon midgard)...so maybe, they will do something similar...cool theory

[@TenderViddlez]

@@krystofik100 There was NEVER a part in original FF7 where you "choose from 3 characters and the rest would die". You completely made that shit up. Tell us you never played FF7 without telling us you never played FF7.

[@AigisVibes720]

@@TenderViddlez I can vouch for homie right here. Dude above him is lying out if his ass, you ain’t ever get a choice like that in the original FF7 lmao

[@thelegendofawsome]

@@TenderViddlez i'm pretty sure he means that was an idea in development of OG FF7, not that it actually happens

[@Cheesepoop]

@@TenderViddlez seems u can’t read

[@timmey_]

seeing Max's excitement make me even more hype for whats is coming

[@Parhikunii]

They also tweeted that part of the team is already working on Part III due the interconnected story and development is going more faster than expected. Also, "remake", "rebirth" an whatever part III is gonna be called have a real meaning beyond a simple title, this implies that this "remake" is not exactly the same FF VII from '97, this might be an alternate reality which is something really cool if you think about it. This and Dragon's Dogma II announcement made me so happy.

[@Walamonga1313]

It's literally already obvious that it's not a remake

[@TenderViddlez]

If you played the remake you'd already know that it's not the same as FF7. It's literally a story about how they're CHANGING events from the original FF7 by fighting these "destiny ghosts". Super stupid and they should have just kept to the original story.

[@Parhikunii]

@@TenderViddlez I don't know... Playing a game knowing exactly what will happen is no exciting at all, after all it is a remake. Capcom did an amazing work with RE 2 even when the game was not exactly as the original, not even in story progress. Imo they are doing it well.

[@prettyaverage97]

Since the FF7 Rebirth announcement I've been waiting for Max's reaction. Did not disappoint 😂 Man, I'm SO THRILLED about everything that was shown during the stream. Rebirth of course was the highlight, but I'm too incredibly excited about Crisis Core Reunion since I never got to play the original. Christmas will be a blast this year!!

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[@davidluu9858]

my enthusiasm and optimism for this game and its remake is as high as Max has for this. I can't wait to see what happen

[@jojonr619]

I do love the moments when not even Max knows what is what’s gonna happen.

[@Solidmarine21]

The funniest part of this reaction was when Max just starts beating up the air. 🤣

[@KamiKoroshi_]

Can't lie, that was the best ten minutes of my life. I got what i wanted. Square took the W of the year so far. Sorry purists y'all can kick rocks if you don't like it. I'm so happy i got my PS5. This may sound cruel, but I don't want FFVII Rebirth on last gen. It doesn't need anything holding it back.

[@Shayera01]

Purists get Ever Crisis, it works out! Well, if they don't mind playing it on mobile devices, but you get the point! /s (I'm so sorry for the purists who are disappointed by how Remake turned out, though.) For everyone else who is looking forward to Rebirth, let's hope it'll be amazing!

[@KamiKoroshi_]

@@Shayera01 Yup and the original they can play forever until the end of time. Enjoy it. I'm definitely getting Ever Crisis, Crisis Core Reunion and Rebirth.

[@zeroskaterz92]

@@Shayera01 Doubt. There's already people... I mean, purist bitching about Ever Crisis. lmao

[@Shayera01]

@@KamiKoroshi_ I only started playing 7 for the first time a couple of weeks ago- LOVING it (I souped Tifa up to high heaven via enemy skills and certain materia combos lol). I'm still in disc 1, but I already know I wanna play Remake, possibly CC Reunion!

[@TenderViddlez]

@@Shayera01 Ever Crisis is not a full remake of OG FF7. It's gonna be a limited GATCHA game. So "purists" are still getting screwed.

[@legacytag]

Max's face when the German subtitles popped up made me laugh quite a lot ngl XD

[@Ladylonewanderer]

This is one of my favorite videos that has ever existed to this day.....

[@neofades7011]

I LOVE MAX'S REACTIONS. Go off bruh