Grand giveaway from Genki for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles! The gaming community has surely gone crazy over this event. Surely this is the kind of buzz one only gets when a beloved classic gets a fresh release, and is somehow up for nothing. Through the partnership with HobbyGenki, one lucky player will have a boxed copy of the game to take home, dying to take a look at contestants’ responses.
One must follow both @Genki_JPN and @HobbyGenki and must like and retweet the post. The post must also be commented on with a mention of the platform preferred: PS4, PS5, Switch, or even Switch 2! The contest will come to an end on Sunday, October 5th, so there is still time! However, from the comments, it would seem that everyone has very strong opinions about where this treasure should be played.
There’s no starting point, this is platform war! Some keeping the hype for the PS5 enter the scene with comments like “PS5! good luck all!” by DatPimpLB and “PS5 obviously” by Phillip Lentz. Then the option holders had to scream, “Switch 🙏💚” says Levi, and “perfect game to play on the go!” says Stephen Tran. Then, hilariously enough, are the Switch 2 requests because, as Andri Po said, “the Switch 2 version is just a code in a box. Or maybe they didn’t focus on the post. It’s a boxed copy. Not a digital copy.” So some are definitely jumping the gun, but in all honesty, the passion is evident.
Then, much nostalgia. ThatGuyRoss83 said, “To see this game from when I 1st played on the PS1… to now play it on PS5 would be a dream,” which I am just going to run with. That kind of legacy draws everyone towards Final Fantasy Tactics, either those playing it since way back or the few newer ones who have missed the first wave. THEMANON20 admits, “I never got to play the original but I totally would immediately if I’m picked,” which just shows how much this release is bridging generations.
And then the anarchy of choosing preferences: some down for the raw power of PS5, some wanting that kernel for Switch portability, and a whole bunch just happy with whatever like Slix who said, “I prefer switch, but am appreciative of any :)”. Beautiful mess of excitement, really good to see a cause that unites people rather than sets them up to argue. Well, almost.
What Genki and HobbyGenki are able to monetize here is the icing on that cake. A giveaway like this is not about free stuff; it is about rallying the players around celebrating a game’s release. And being an insane strats and very deep experience, Final Fantasy Tactics is actively cursed with those willing to dive back into Ivalice already. Having this boxed copy just spawns another layer of collector itch, ironically making some look toward the Switch 2 version even though it is just a code-maybe in earnest or just crazy about physical.
Then, it takes a crazy turn: From Cliffdogg wanting Switch 2 “so I can take it with me on the go” to The Hawk’s Eye debating Switch for train rides or PS5 for the “✨looks✨,” everyone’s got their reason. Then there is stinkmaster28 with “Steam 🔥” even though it’s not an option: peak gamer energy- always hoping for more platforms.
Having the deadline draw near has already been building the buzz. Will it be one for the PS5 dorks or will a Switch fan make that portable dream come true? Maybe a retro-compatible win for PS4 could happen. That said, all things considered, this giveaway is a loud loud whistle on how much the player base still cares about what means of experiencing a game. It is not about playing alone but also where, how it feels, and the nostalgia behind it, more especially with Final Fantasy Tactics bearing its PlayStation past.
And all in all, Genki is really living up to the hype, throwing joy to the wind. So, what are you waiting for? Enter now. Pick a platform, wrap your hand with good-luck charms, and maybe open a box filled with history that money cannot buy. When you win, feel free to help fold the Genki brothers into your gratitude, as they really brightened someone’s day.
