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The Final Fantasy XIV Server Congestion Relief Effort Has Begun
After a little bit of overnight maintenance, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is back, with reduced load on its Duty Finder and three fresh servers, with Square Enix poised to add more as the need arises. Our connection nightmares should soon be over. I called the re-launch of Final Fantasy XIV a disaster, and…
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Let’s Visit Some of the Beautiful Locations in the Next Final Fantasy
Square-Enix has just released no less than five trailers showcasing the locations of Lightning Returns. For a world that’s about to be destroyed, there’s quite a lot of amazing sights to be seen—so let’s dive in! Up above you can see the bustling streets of Yusnaan, the City of Revelry. Here are the Wildlands, dotted…
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Okay Yeah, Final Fantasy XIV‘s Relaunch Is A Disaster [Update]
From an unfinished mess that no one wanted to play to a highly-polished gemthat nobody can access in just under three years. Way to relaunch, Square Enix. Update: Added information on this week’s coming server expansion and free game time credit. I’ve been incredibly patient. During theearly start last weekend, when Americans and Europeans were…
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A Rare, Fascinating Look Behind The Scenes Of The Next Final Fantasy
Square Enix, in an effort to both educate and entertain fans, has released the first episode of what is going to be a web documentary series chronicling the making of Lightning Returns, the upcoming sequel to Final Fantasy XIII-2 Narrated by Lightning’s voice actress, Ali Hillis, the introductory episode of “Inside the Square” focuses on…
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The Best Way To Play Final Fantasy XIV Is With The Sounds Off
That’s right. Turn down the sound effects volume. Mute the ambient noise. Silence the interface clicks and beeps and just lose yourself in a soundtrack as lush and varied as the world of Eorzea itself. Here are some of my favorites so far. Music director Masayoshi Soken has brought together a dazzling array of talent…
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Producer Moved To Tears Over Launch Of Reborn Final Fantasy XIV
During the Tokyo launch event for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, game producer Naoki Yoshida fought (and lost) a constant battle against tears as he thanked fans for their patience, apologized for server issues and looked back on three years of re-developing a failed game. At least that’s what the folks at Dualshockersare saying…
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This Could Easily Be The Launch Trailer For A Solo Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn launches today, and this trailer punctuates one of the biggest improvements to come from several years of vigorous retooling: it feels more like a numbered FF game. It’s not that the original Final Fantasy XIV didn’t have a real story — it’s just there was so much extraneous crap…
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Don’t Worry, We’ve Got Final Fantasy XIV Covered. Well, Mostly.
Certainly more covered than my level 14 Miqo’te archer, who spent the weekend looking for pants while everyone else was having trouble playing. I was actually rather surprised to learn that folks were having connection issues with the early start of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. I downloaded the client on Saturday morning, logged…
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Here’s What Combat Looks Like in the Remastered Final Fantasy X/X-2
Gamescom graced us with a brand new demonstration-slash-trailer, this time featuring the remastered Final Fantasy X/X-2 The clip, which, like last time, is a comparison video, shows us how a combat scene plays out in the two versions of Final Fantasy X—first the old, then the new. The HD version is demonstrated starting at 1:47,…
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Square Enix Puts 3D-Printed Final Fantasy Figures Out of Business
Square Enix consistently protects its trademarks and copyrights. And still people consistently use them without permission. So it’s perhaps not a surprise that an artist selling a Final Fantasy action figure series was shut down when Square’s lawyers told his 3D printer to cease and, yes, desist. CNET has the full story, but what happened…
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New Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Screenshots Show A Shiny World
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD, the inevitable remaster of one of the most popular Final Fantasy games and its direct sequel, is shaping up nicely! Square-Enix just released a large number of new screenshots, teasing smooth menus, trophies, summoning and a beautifully colorful Spira. Check them all below. Some of the locations look absolutely stunning. To…
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When Can We Play Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn?
We’re just a few short weeks away from the grand re-launch of Final Fantasy XIV on August 27, but some folks are going to get to play even earlier than that. Break out your Lalafell swimsuit calendars as we mark down the final beta, early start, and welcome back campaigns for FFXIV. First up, new…
By Mike Fahey
