FINAL FANTASY XIV
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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Mike Williams Sep 16, 2021. 3 minute read
I’m in FFXIV Gold Saucer Hell For FFXV’s Regalia Car Mount
I might have a digital gambling problem. Not really, but I’ve spent entirely too much time in the Gold Saucer in the past few days. I have done the Leap of Faith and Air Force One GATE events ad nauseam, played every minigame, struggled through Mahjong, and discovered the joy…
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Michael Higham Sep 7, 2021. 5 minute read
I Went Clubbing and Saw a Live Performance in FFXIV, It Was Dope as Hell
A couple weekends ago, I went clubbing…in Final Fantasy XIV. The Allure Lounge, a free company house that holds in-game parties and performances, was open two nights for their Vegas-themed weekend event. Some players were hosts who served as guides and concierge, others roamed around as security, and a few…
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Mike Williams Sep 7, 2021. 4 minute read
Now Is The Time Clean Up That FFXIV Bucket List
We are in the gulf between worlds right now. The last major content update, patch 5.5 for Shadowbringers, has prepped the overall story for a transition and finished off the Nier-themed YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse raid. We’re firmly on the road to the release of Endwalker on November 23, 2021. That…
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Mike Williams Sep 2, 2021. 4 minute read
It’s Okay To Struggle With the Sprouts, FFXIV Veterans
I’ve heard teaching can be fulfilling. There’s power in taking a young or inexperienced mind and watching it blossom under your tutelage. Passing on your knowledge to someone ensures a long, bright future for your community. Sometimes, though, you just want to finish your Duty Roulettes. The number of players…
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Tyler Colp Aug 31, 2021. 7 minute read
The FFXIV Cruise Chaser Mount Reignites Debate Over Paid Cosmetics
A few weeks ago, Final Fantasy XIV dropped the highly anticipated Cruise Chaser mount for $30 on its Mog Station digital store. The mount, along with the recent influx of vocal World of Warcraft players, has reignited a debate over having to pay real money for items rather than earning…
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Natalie Flores Aug 28, 2021. 3 minute read
Great British Bake Off Star Kim-Joy Makes the Cutest Cake to Celebrate FFXIV’s 8th Anniversary
To celebrate the eighth anniversary of Final Fantasy XIV — the critically acclaimed MMORPG with a free trial up to level 60 that covers the base game, A Realm Reborn, and the first expansion, Heavensward, with no restrictions on playtime — Kim-Joy Hewlett has baked one of the cutest cakes…
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merritt k Aug 19, 2021. 2 minute read
Why Are People So Horny for Video Game Villains?
As Dark Helmet once said, “Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.” Perhaps nowhere is this more true than in the ferocity with which people are rampantly horny for villainous characters in games and other media. This isn’t really a new phenomenon — people have been rooting for gentleman…
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Jocelyn Monahan Aug 19, 2021. 4 minute read
FFXIV Fans Make Some Weird, Wonderful Shit When There’s Nothing Else to Do
If there were a Farmers’ Almanac for MMORPGs, it would have warned Final Fantasy XIV players of a long, hot summer this year. “Content drought’s here again,” we say, shading our eyes as we look wistfully into the sunset of the final major patch for Shadowbringers. This expansion brought some of the…
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Natalie Flores Aug 15, 2021. 2 minute read
The Best Final Fantasy Soundtrack of the Last Decade Is Now on Spotify
The best Final Fantasy XIV soundtrack of the last decade — “Shadowbringers: Final Fantasy XIV” — has finally made its way to Spotify. On August 13, Final Fantasy XIV composer Masayoshi Soken tweeted, “The Warriors of Light asked me, “Is there a Spotify for ShB yet?” We finally got to…
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Natalie Flores Aug 15, 2021. 2 minute read
FFXIV Lead Story Designer Banri Oda Reveals New Story and Lore Details
In a new interview with 4Gamer, Final Fantasy XIV lead story designer Banri Oda answered questions about details both large and obscure. While many of the 15 questions asked were about the MMORPG’s lore, Oda also discussed the process of creating stories. As one of the main scenario writers for…
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Natalie Flores Aug 8, 2021. 6 minute read
Final Fantasy XIV Player Mods Emet-Selch Romance Into Stardew Valley
When I interviewed Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida in May, I asked him about the community’s enduring enthusiasm over the concept of NPC dating. It’s a request he gets often, so it’s something he’s thought much about and won’t completely rule out. However, he shared just how tricky it…
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