The final design looks nothing like the icon in the purchase window, but I don’t think that explanation will stop my Lalafell archer from putting an arrow between my eyes. When he does kill me, someone tell my wife that I’ve been living in her attic for the past year. Also that loan I asked … Continue reading “MMOrning Shots: I Will Kill You”
For the sake of moving forward, I will dedicate this one paragraph to Final Fantasy XIV 1.0, the version launched in 2010, to say that compared to its predecessor, A Realm Reborn is normal. Those of you who played the earlier version will have an idea as to what I’m talking about, but for those who … Continue reading “Final Fantasy XIV Review: It's A Little More Normal”
For the sake of moving forward, I will dedicate this one paragraph to Final Fantasy XIV 1.0, the version launched in 2010, to say that compared to its predecessor, A Realm Reborn is normal. Those of you who played the earlier version will have an idea as to what I’m talking about, but for those who … Continue reading “Final Fantasy XIV Review: It’s A Little More Normal”
In Final Fantasy XIV, fishing isn’t just a skill, it is a way of life. Well maybe not, but it is rather addictive. Not to throw fuel on the fire but like many of the other components, fishing in FFXIV 1.0 wasn’t just boring, it was needlessly complicated, and it wasn’t nearly as useful as … Continue reading “MMOrning Shots: Fishing Buddies”
In Final Fantasy XIV, the FATE system is a series of short events that pop up all over the world. Sometimes you might be tasked with defeating an insane band of fungus creatures, sometimes you have to drive back an invasion of bandits, and sometimes you just have to beat the tar out of a … Continue reading “MMOrning Shots: Your FATE Is Sealed”
If you aren’t aware of the server locks on Final Fantasy XIV, chances are you either picked a low population server or you aren’t coordinating with a clan/group of friends. During the open beta phase 4, a large number of servers were locked down in order to keep the population in check. With the launch … Continue reading “Server Control Is A Necessary Evil”
Today’s MMOrning Shot comes to us from Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, and shows off a bit of the new user interface and menu design. When Final Fantasy XIV did its first run, the game was criticized for a poorly implemented menu. Chief among the redesigns for A Realm Reborn is a new menu … Continue reading “MMOrning Shots: A Menu Reborn”
Square Enix has confirmed to Massively.com that the company’s Los Angeles studios has been hit with a number of layoffs. According to Square, however, none of the company’s existing MMOs have been impacted at all. In order to ensure it is operating effectively, the Square Enix Los Angeles office has reduced its workforce. This was … Continue reading “Square Enix Lays Off At Los Angeles Studio”
Final Fantasy XIV is a poster boy in just how badly an MMO can launch. It is also a shining example of a developer doing everything in their power to return a game to its intended light, as Square Enix has worked tirelessly these past two years in what will finally come together as FFXIV … Continue reading “Final Fantasy XIV Subscription Ending…Again.”
Consider this your first heads up, FFXIV players: At some point in the future Final Fantasy XIV will shut down, but only temporarily. At Gamescom, Square Enix announced that instead of simply updating FFXIV when the game’s 2.0 relaunch goes live, the servers will need to be shut down for an indeterminate amount of time. … Continue reading “Final Fantasy XIV Shutting Down In Preparation For Realm Reborn”
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