Final Fantasy is more than just a series of video games. It is a universe unto itself. Beginning in 1987, it's seen a dozen games in the main series, plus spinoffs in every direction. While it's the challenges and the satisfaction of a quest well done that keeps Final Fantasy alive, you might not realize how innovative the series has been, not just for RPGs, but for gaming as whole. In 1987, video games were a new frontier, and Final Fantasy led the way in technical breakthroughs and advancements that would become standard across the industry. You know, things that we take for granted now. Take a look back at nine ways Final Fantasy changed video games forever at Den of Geek.