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Final Fantasy XIV MMO Log Three: Play Us Out, PlayStation 3
Welcome to the third and final MMO Log before we slap a review on Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and call it the better part of a month. This week I’m taking a look at the PlayStation 3 version of the game, which is just like the PC version after three or four beers.…
By Mike Fahey Published September 23, 2013 -
Final Fantasy XV Sounds Different, But Traditional
Final Fantasy XV looks to be a different-style entry for the series. That was originally the point when the game was still Final Fantasy Versus XIII Even designer Tetsuya Nomura acknowledges that “Final Fantasy XV is the first action RPG in the series’ numbered titles,” but that doesn’t mean it’s not Final Fantasy In a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 20, 2013 -
Here, Have Two New Final Fantasy Trailers
Ladies and gentlemen, for your viewing convenience, two brand new Final Fantasy trailers. Exhibit A: Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, a dress-up sim with RPG elements that’s out for PS3 and 360 in February. I’m psyched about this one—what I’ve played so far seems quite promising Exhibit B: Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2,…
By Jason Schreier Published September 19, 2013 -
Have A Few Seconds’ Worth Of Final Fantasy XV
Yeah, just a few seconds. But it’s still Final Fantasy XV! The Tokyo Game Show brings us a “new” (there’s lots of re-used footage) three-minute trailer for the upcoming PS4/XBO title Final Fantasy XV, wherein the hero faces Leviathan and smashes an armored soldier into a police car What a rascal!
By András Neltz Published September 19, 2013 -
Maybe Final Fantasy Type-0 Really Will Come Out In English
One of the only Final Fantasy games to never make it to North America could actually be headed our way. Final Fantasy Type-0, released for PSP in Japan way back in 2011, came at the worst possible time for American RPG fans. Thanks to Square Enix’s financial issues and the PSP’s lifecycle coming to an…
By Jason Schreier Published September 17, 2013 -
Watch Lightning Cosplay As Other Final Fantasy Characters
Not since Final Fantasy X-2 have there been this many wardrobe changes in one Final Fantasy game. And Lightning has taken the opportunity to show her fandom for the series that preceded her in the latest trailer for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. It looks like she loves Final Fantasy VII almost as much as…
By Dan Crabtree Published September 14, 2013 -
Final Fantasy XIV MMO Log Two: A Few Cents Short Of A Dragoon
I really wanted this week’s video MMO log for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn to show you my ascension from Lancer to Dragoon at level 30, but I fell short. That I’m bummed about it says a lot about how I feel about the game. First off, let me just thank all of the…
By Mike Fahey Published September 13, 2013 -
Kotaku East
Is this teaser site counting down to a Kingdom Hearts game? As noted by Japanese site Amaebi, the “Project Destati” teaser site has the word “Kingdom Hearts” in the page’s source code. As of posting, the countdown ends in three days. Make of it what you will.
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2013 -
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 -
Oh Wow, Kingdom Hearts III Is Gonna Take Forever
Were you expecting Kingdom Hearts III, announced at this year’s E3, to come at some point in the near future? Maybe even around the same time as Final Fantasy XV, also announced (or, re-announced) at this year’s E3? EXPECT NO MORE. As series producer and Square Enix exec Shinji Hashimoto explained to IGN, director Tetsuya…
By Jason Schreier 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 -
Kotaku East
Final Fantasy X/X-2 Isn’t the Only Game with a New Vita Slim
To mark the release of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster, Sony is releasing a special Vita Slim. But this isn’t the only one. Sony is also releasing Vita Slims for Gundam Breaker and God Eater 2. The Gundam Breaker one is part of a “Starter Pack” that comes with plastic Gundam models. The set is…
By Brian Ashcraft 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 -
First Details about Final Fantasy XIV Remote Play for the PS4
On the PS4, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is getting remote play. Square Enix’s Naoki Yoshida described what players might expect. According to Yoshida, in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn players can enjoy more than just MMORPG battles in remote play. They can harvest or produce goods while roaming the in-game world. This,…
By Brian Ashcraft 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 -
Kotaku East
The Updated Bravely Default isn’t Just ‘For the Sequel’
You have to give Square Enix points for honesty; Bravely Default: For the Sequel wears its primary intentions right on its sleeve. I mean, it’s right in the title: “For the Sequel.” The new updated version of the original Bravely Default: Flying Fairy is currently being developed in parallel to the game’s upcoming as-of-yet untitled…
By Toshi Nakamura 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