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Final Fantasy XIV: Disciples of the Hand
Jul 12th
MMORPG.com's Thomas Allegood takes a look at the Disciples of the Hand and the new crafting system that will be introduced in Final Fantasy XIV. Check it out!
Once again, we delve into the world of Eorzea to find out more about the new crafting system. Unlike many MMORPGs where crafting and gathering are side jobs, Square-Enix has brought these jobs into the mainstream, by actually making them playable classes. Let's see what they have in store for us using this new and somewhat controversial system.
Read the rest of the FFXIV crafting preview.
8th Anniversary Fan Art Winners Announced
Jul 1st
Play Online has announced the winners of the 8th Anniversary Fan Art Contest and two of them are totally edible! One is a lunch box and the other is a three-tiered cake decorated with characters from the game.
“With countless masterpieces submitted, our judges from among the development and operations teams were faced with quite a daunting task in selecting winners. All the winning entries were deemed to be masterful portrayals of the 8th Anniversary theme, captivating the judges with their originality and charm. A much-deserved congratulations to all the winners!”
You can view the winning entries at the Playonline website here.
Celestial Nights: A Love to Transcend Time
Jun 25th
Ah, summer in Vana’diel!
A season for sweltering days, starry nights, and the annual moogle-staged production of a timeless tale of star-crossed lovers that without the assistance of altruistic adventurers like you is doomed to end in disaster and disarray.
Read on to see how you can play your part in the festivities!
*Celestial Nights will twinkle into view at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) on Tuesday, June 29 and fade with dawn’s light on Tuesday, July 13 at the same hour.
New Weapon Skills to Wield!
Jun 25th
With the much-awaited level cap increase rapidly approaching, the development team is putting the finishing touches on a new set of weapon skills that promise to be formidable additions to players’ arsenals of abilities.
Today, we’re pleased to be able to offer a video sneak preview of the fourteen visually striking new skills that will be joining the fray with the upcoming version update.
Feast your eyes on the wonders that await! (*The release version of the weapon skills may differ slightly from the development content portrayed in the video.)
Final Fantasy XIV: Beta to Begin "Soon"
Jun 24th
Final Fantasy XIV producer Hiromichi Tanaka spoke to Eurogamer recently, revealing that the beta test for Final Fantasy XIV will be "starting soon."
Tanaka explained that they will be making some adjustments based on the upcoming beta test and remain on track for a simultaneous PS3 and PC launch in 2010.
Read the full article for more, including Mr. Tanaka's thoughts on launching Final Fantasy XIV in a post-WoW world.
"Vision of Abysea" Update is In
Jun 22nd
The June version update is here, marking the arrival of “Vision of Abyssea”, the first in the Abyssea series of battle add-ons set to offer epic new challenges to adventurers who would take up arms under the sunless skies of this forbidding realm.
But that’s not all! This update will feature the long-awaited lifting of the level cap, accompanied by a host of new weapon skills and job abilities. Adventurers can also venture into the newly unlocked Walk of Echoes and experience the climactic conclusions of the Wings of the Goddess nation quests. There’s bound to be something for everyone!
Players are also encouraged to revisit the Vision of Abyssea site, where the latest information on the formidable set of arms known as “Empyrean Weapons” has been revealed.
Visit the Final Fantasy XI official website for the full patch notes.
Final Fantasy XIV Trailer at E3
Jun 16th
Here’s an awesome trailer for Final Fantasy XIV that’s currently being shown at E3!
Final Fantasy XIV E3 Trailer
Final Fantasy XIV: "Mission Impossible" Video Shows Off Beta Miqo’te Creation
Jun 10th
Two intrepid spies infiltrated the Square Enix offices in search of top secret information on the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV beta test, which is set to begin sometime this Summer. What they found was the beta's character creation interface, where they then proceeded to explore the customization options on offer for the cat-like Miqo'te race.
Naturally, they got it all on video, so be sure to check it out here!
[Thanks Piasek for the tip!]
FFXI Soundtrack Now on iTunes
May 26th
To celebrate FINAL FANTASY XI reaching its 8th anniversary, Square Enix has announced that a brand new album, “FINAL FANTASY XI 8th Anniversary ~ Memories of Dusk and Dawn”, is now available for purchase on iTunes.
The album is filled to the brim with some of the most recognizable songs from Vana’diel. From the soothing sounds of “Ronfaure” that accompanied your first steps outside Kingdom walls to the epic “Awakening” that brings back memories of hard-won battles, there is something for everyone.Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to relive the adventures of yesteryear as you prepare to embark on those of tomorrow!
Click here to view the album on iTunes!
Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia Level Restrictions to be Lifted
May 25th
The Chains of Promathia expansion is both beloved and maligned by many a FFXI fan, loved because it offers some of the most interesting content in the game, and maligned due to the fact the content is spread across several different areas and instances that are all capped at differing level tiers (30, 40, 50, and 60) which presents a number of annoyances to players looking to complete the content.
Those days will soon come to an end, however, as Square Enix has announced that the upcoming version update will remove the level caps from Chains of Promathia areas. The Japanese developer is going one step further, as well, announcing that content in some of these areas will be adjusted to present a challenge to players level 75+ in anticipation of the upcoming level cap bump.
View the original announcement here.