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Honestly, The New Mobile Final Fantasy Looks Pretty Good
It actually looks like a proper modern Final Fantasy game. That’s a start, right? Yesterday, the folks at Square Enix shared a short trailer for the recently revealed Final Fantasy Agito. There’s a little bit of combat, a little bit of scenery, a little bit of dialogue. Check it out above. The free-to-play FF Agito…
By András Neltz Published September 12, 2013 -
Everything You Could Want In A $275 Final Fantasy Keyboard
Behold the limited edition Final Fantasy XI XIth Anniversary keyboard, nearly $300 worth of Moogle-embossed enter keys and FF-fonted F-keys. It’s so beautiful. Available today for preorder from the fine folks at Hori, the Final Fantasy XI XIth Anniversary (so clever) keyboard looks like the perfect way to have a freaking Final Fantasy-themed keyboard on…
By Mike Fahey Published September 11, 2013 -
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The Final Fantasy “Agito” Name Returns!
Before Final Fantasy Type-0 was Final Fantasy Type-0, it was Final Fantasy Agito XIII. The “Agito” name lives on in a new iOS and Android Final Fantasy title. Dubbed Final Fantasy Agito, the game features Type-0 characters like Jack (in glasses!) and Ace. There’s a new character named “Miyuu Kagerohi.” The game was revealed in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 11, 2013 -
Kotaku East
A new Theatrhythm Final Fantasy game is hitting the 3DS in Japan next Spring. Gematsu reports that the sequel, titled Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call, will feature 60+ characters, 200+ songs, and a multiplayer “Versus Battle Mode” at launch
By András Neltz Published September 11, 2013 -
Final Fantasy XIV Had A Great Weekend. Let’s Celebrate Live.
The congestion issues of launch now a thing of the past and apologies accepted, we’ve got all the time in the world to play Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Sounds like the perfect time for a live stream to me. Update: Hey now, hey now — the stream is over. Not only does server…
By Mike Fahey Published September 9, 2013 -
Final Fantasy XIV MMO Log One: There Is No Hate Here
I got a lot of flack last weekend when I wrote about Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn‘s launch being a disaster. I get the feeling people thought I was dissing the game. That’s just not true. I was dissing the fact that so many people who wanted to play it could not do so,…
By Mike Fahey Published September 6, 2013 -
A Truly Fascinating Documentary About The Creation of Final Fantasy
As you might know, Square struggled to stay afloat up until Final Fantasy’s release in 1987, at which point they began their journey towards becoming a huge part of gaming history. YouTuber Joshua Drew, in a thirty-minute video, takes a look at the events that lead up to the birth of this legendary franchise. If…
By András Neltz Published September 6, 2013 -
Another Lovely Final Fantasy Fan-Film That Will Probably Never Happen
This is a trailer for a fan-film based on Final Fantasy VI. It looks fantastic. And it will probably never be made. That may sound overly cynical, but history has not treated these sort of projects well. Just a month ago, a team of film-makers launched a Kickstarter for their Final Fantasy VII fan-film, and…
By Jason Schreier Published September 5, 2013 -
Final Fantasy Producer Gives One Hell Of An Apology
Like many MMOs, Final Fantasy XIV has had some pretty serious technical issues since it launched. Unlike many MMOs, however (or other games, for that matter), FFXIV’s producer is ready to take the blame. Your blame. Where most platforms, services and games are usually better at ducking consumer complaints than they are accepting responsibility for…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 5, 2013 -
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…
By Mike Fahey Published September 4, 2013 -
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…
By András Neltz Published September 2, 2013 -
How to Get Online for Final Fantasy XIV (Eventually)
You know the 1017 error? You do if you’ve been trying to play Final Fantasy XIV! It’s the message for a full server. YouTube user Beingbanana came up with an “easy fix.” Just make sure you have chopsticks, a battery, and your copy of Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics. Very important! How to fix 1017 error…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 2, 2013 -
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…
By Mike Fahey Published September 1, 2013 -
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…
By András Neltz Published August 30, 2013 -
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…
By Mike Fahey Published August 29, 2013 -
Final Fantasy XIV Is So Popular, Square Enix is Halting Sales
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn‘s launch is experiencing crowded servers. So what is Square Enix’s temporary workaround? Stop digital download sales. In an official notice on Square Enix’s Facebook page, the company writes: Due to the overwhelmingly positive response to FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn, we are currently experiencing extremely long wait times…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 28, 2013 -
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…
By Mike Fahey Published August 27, 2013 -
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…
By Mike Fahey Published August 27, 2013 -
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…
By Mike Fahey Published August 26, 2013