Michael Higham Oct 13, 2021. 8 minute read
Our Time With FFXIV Endwalker Told Many Stories Without a Single Line of Dialogue
A wise catboy once asked, “How many years have I waited for this moment?” For finally getting hands-on with Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker? Well, about two years. Two very unique years. It’s wild to think about how much FFXIV has evolved from a gameplay, narrative, and cultural standpoint since the…
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Michael Higham Oct 13, 2021. 8 minute read
FFXIV Endwalker: All New Healer Changes up to Level 90 and Sage Breakdown
One of the best things about our time playing the preview build of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker during the recent media tour was having access to every Job at level 90, including the upcoming Reaper and Sage. While we’ve covered Tanks, Melee DPS, and Ranged/Magic DPS extensively, here, we’ll be…
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Michael Higham Oct 13, 2021. 8 minute read
FFXIV Endwalker: All Melee DPS Changes up to Level 90 and Reaper Breakdown
During a hands-on preview session with Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, we checked out how all Jobs are changing once the expansion launches. Everything — from tweaks to existing skillsets and new actions past the current cap of level 80 — was available for all Jobs. But here, we’re going to…
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Natalie Flores Oct 13, 2021. 2 minute read
FFXIV Endwalker Preview: The New Trusts Make a Single-Player Future Possible
During our time previewing Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, we got to run the new Tower of Zot dungeon with other players. This is usually how I prefer to play, especially since the MMORPG’s community is generally kind enough that I don’t expect to have unpleasant experiences. However, trying out the…
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Mike Williams Oct 13, 2021. 7 minute read
FFXIV Endwalker Preview: The Sage Isn’t Quite The Combat Healer You’re Expecting
I was deeply enamored with the Sage when it was first revealed. The Job’s weapon, the mentally-controlled floating Nouliths, instantly recalled the Fin Funnels of the Gundam franchise. The concept of healing via damaging abilities, like World of Warcraft’s Discipline Priest, is always a fun one in MMOs. I envisioned…
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Mike Williams Oct 13, 2021. 15 minute read
FFXIV Endwalker Preview: All-New Tank Level 90 Actions and Changes
Let’s talk tanks. We got to take a look at a small section of the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker expansion, including job changes and new regions. The frontline warriors of FFXIV aren’t getting as many changes as Summoner, nor as much shine as new Jobs like Reaper and Sage,…
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Natalie Flores Oct 13, 2021. 8 minute read
FFXIV Endwalker Preview: Director Naoki Yoshida Reflects on Development Difficulties and the Last Decade
As Final Fantasy XIV approaches the release of its fourth expansion, it’s in the best position it’s ever been. The critically acclaimed MMO has over 24 million players worldwide. It’s the most profitable Final Fantasy title in franchise history. It’s become a core of Square Enix’s business operations, spawned the…
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Mike Williams Oct 13, 2021. 8 minute read
FFXIV Endwalker Preview: A Walkthrough of Old Sharlayan, Garlemald, and Thavnair
Everyone is excited to go to the Moon, but Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker is more than a lunar adventure. There will be a host of new locales to visit, friends to make, and monsters to kill on Eorzea itself. In a recent media tour, we were able to wander around…
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Mike Williams Oct 13, 2021. 2 minute read
FFXIV Endwalker Preview: It Will Be Easier to Level Up Main and Secondary Jobs
As we wait in the gulf between now and the release of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, one of the biggest side hustles for most of us is leveling another job. Alongside my Relic grind, I personally decided to give Samurai another shot. At the same time, I’m also leveling crafting…
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Natalie Flores Oct 13, 2021. 3 minute read
FFXIV Endwalker Preview: How Numerical Changes Will Impact the Next Decade
In order for the development team to support its next decade, Final Fantasy XIV will be undergoing significant changes in its battle system formulas. As of Endwalker, values will be downscaled — a fact that director Naoki Yoshida hopes you won’t worry about. As part of a recent media tour…
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Michael Higham Oct 13, 2021. 9 minute read
FFXIV Endwalker: Full Breakdown of Magic and Ranged DPS Changes Up to Level 90
Our hands-on preview with an early build of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker gave us access to all the current and upcoming Jobs all the way up to the new level 90 cap. This means we got to see all the changes and additions coming to the expansion and patch 6.0.…
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Natalie Flores Oct 11, 2021. 7 minute read
Ahead of Endwalker, the Voice Cast of Final Fantasy XIV Reflects on the Journey
When Peter Bramhill, the English voice actor for Thancred, reflects on the professional and personal impact Final Fantasy XIV has had on him, he recounts an experience from just earlier this year. He had been filming in Romania for a week when a fellow actor suddenly pulled him aside and…
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Nerium Oct 5, 2021. 4 minute read
FFXIV Wind Crystal Farming – The Best Way to Farm Wind Crystals
FFXIV Wind Crystals are pretty important. Though they’re not as easy to come by as they are to lose. That’s because crystals, shards, and clusters of all elements are consumed by FFXIV crafting recipes. You need them as a sort of “catalyst” in addition to the more obvious crafting materials.…
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Michael Higham Oct 4, 2021. 4 minute read
The Final Fantasy XV Quest in FFXIV is Good and You Should Play It
The current in-game event going on in Final Fantasy XIV is the redux of the Final Fantasy XV crossover where you can nab a few items for a limited time like the Regalia car as a mount, Noctis’ anime/scene kid hairdo, and a Noctis Triple Triad card — some legitimately…
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Michael Higham Oct 1, 2021. 6 minute read
Fishing in FFXIV is an Intimate Look Into its World (and an Easy Level 80)
What’s a JRPG without a fishing minigame? Wack, that’s what. No, I’m messing around. But what about JRPGs that go all-in on having whole gameplay systems and side stories built around fishing? Hell yeah. There are just so many damn things to do in Final Fantasy XIV that even after…
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Mike Williams Sep 27, 2021. 1 minute read
Final Fantasy Creator Starts Playing FFXIV, Names A Lalafell After Himself
Truly, we have come full circle. 34 years ago, a young Square programmer named Hironobu Sakaguchi introduced the world to Final Fantasy. The RPG became an instant hit, spawning the legendary multimedia franchise that continues even now. Even though he’s no longer at Square Enix, Sakaguchi is the father of…
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Mike Williams Sep 24, 2021. 6 minute read
How to Buy and Subscribe To FFXIV
So you’ve decided to join the trend and play Final Fantasy XIV for the first time. First, welcome to the community! Unfortunately, the process of actually signing up for the much-discussed FFXIV free trial or subscription is needlessly complex… That’s why we’re here to make the process a bit easier…
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Mike Williams Sep 21, 2021. 1 minute read
FFXIV and Doctor Who Voice Actor Stephen Critchlow Passes Away
Sad tidings today, with the news that veteran actor and voice actor Stephen Critchlow has passed away. The news comes to us via Big Finish, the British aural storytelling platform best known for producing Doctor Who audio dramas. Critchlow died at the age of 54. Over his career, Critchlow performed…
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Mike Williams Sep 18, 2021. 4 minute read
Ranged DPS Job Changes Coming To FFXIV Endwalker
The best damage is dealt from range, where you can’t be hit back. In last night’s “Live Letter from the Producer”, director and executive producer Naoki Yoshida and community manager Toshio Murouchi gave an in-depth look at changes and tweaks coming to every job in the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV…
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Michael Higham Sep 18, 2021. 3 minute read
Healer Job Changes Coming to FFXIV Endwalker (and Sage Details)
Healers of Final Fantasy XIV, you have some job changes you should be aware of, which were detailed in the latest Live Letter from the Producer stream. It focused on changes for all Jobs that’ll be implemented once FFXIV Endwalker goes live, and it was a lot. So, if you…
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Mike Williams Sep 18, 2021. 3 minute read
Tank Job Changes Coming To FFXIV Endwalker
No matter what changes, the tank stands at the front of any part in Final Fantasy XIV. In this evening’s “Live Letter from the Producer”, FFXIV director and executive producer Naoki Yoshida and community manager Toshio Murouchi highlighted the changes coming to each Job and the Tank role overall. Here’s…
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Michael Higham Sep 18, 2021. 3 minute read
Melee DPS Job Changes Coming to FFXIV Endwalker (and Reaper Details)
The latest Final Fantasy XIV Live Letter from the Producer stream focused on changes coming to all Jobs once FFXIV Endwalker launches, and it sure was dense. Here, we’re going to focus on the big ticket changes that were showcased and explained for Melee DPS Jobs — this includes, Dragoon,…
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Mike Williams Sep 17, 2021. 1 minute read
FFXIV Summoners Can Finally Summon Real Primals
The long international nightmare of the Summoners has ended this evening. Tonight marked the 66th Live Letter From the Producer for Final Fantasy XIV. The stream covered a number of job and combat changes coming to the game with the November launch of the Endwalker expansion. For a very long…
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