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FFXIV Players March In Memorial To Covid-19 Victim
File this one under tear jerker.
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Demonstrable: Small Saga Public Demo
Small Saga is utterly adorable. I found this title while browsing through the latest Kickstarter games and after playing through the demo I really want to talk about it. The good news is that Small Saga has already reached its goal. I won’t be contributing to the campaign because I was burned out on those years ago, but it is definitely going on my watch list for the estimated release in July 2021.
Currently being created by Jeremy Noghani, Small Saga is an RPG that plays like Final Fantasy with an isometric overworld that is reminiscent of the likes of FF Tactics or Tactics Ogre. The main narrative exists underneath London in the underground world of Rodentia. You play as mouse brothers Verm and Lance, who hear about a place called heaven where there is more food than anyone can imagine. Heaven is also inhabited by the gods, but to get there Verm and Lance will have to get past a sewer’s worth of lawless rats and one mean vole.
The demo is short and absolutely fantastic, and not just because it features tiny animals wearing people clothes and doing people things. Combat is turn based and takes a hint of inspiration from games similar to Bravely Default where characters draw from an energy pool that slowly increases each turn. You can unleash your best attacks but then have to wait in order to build up the energy, or you can go ahead with your basic attacks and do less damage.
I recommend you check out the short demo over at Itch.io. You don’t even have to download it.
Final Fantasy XIV Begins Pre-Orders For Shadowbringers
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers is now available for pre-order as Square Enix gears up for release on July 2, 2019.
Shadowbringers marks the third major expansion for Final Fantasy XIV and will be available physically and digitally with a collector’s edition for those looking for some added goodies. The collector’s edition includes an art box, the Warrior of Darkness as a dark knight, an art book, logo sticker, playing card deck, as well as in-game Grani mount, wind-up Fran minion, and revolver gunbreaker weapon. Those who pre-order will receive a baby gremlin minion as well as aetheryte earrings which grant 30% increase in experience up to level 70, as well as attributes based on your class/job and current level.
The expansion introduces new jobs including the gunbreaker, playable Viera characters, an alliance raid created by the minds of NeiR, a higher level cap (80), new areas, a new trust system, a new game+ mode, new beast tribes, and more.
The Shadowbringer collector’s edition will be available for $199.99 USD or as a digital version for $59.99 if you don’t want any of the physical goodies. The standard edition will cost $39.99 regardless.
Source: Final Fantasy XIV
Final Fantasy XIV 4.5 Concludes Stormblood Storyline
The final chapter of the Stormblood storyline hits Final Fantasy XIV today (January 8) with the launch of patch 4.5, A Requiem For Heroes. In the first part, players will have access to a wealth of new content leading into the next expansion, Shadowbringers, including the third and final chapter in the fan-favorite Return to Ivalice Alliance Raid series, new main scenario quests, challenging trials, and more.
Following today’s content drop is the blue mage job which hits live servers on January 15. As a limited job, the blue mage provides solo gameplay learning its abilities through fighting monsters and is available to all players who have achieved level 50 Disciple of War or Magic class/job and who have completed the main scenario for A Realm Reborn.
Fans can look forward to more information on the next FFXIV expansion at this year’s European Fan Festival on February 2, 2019.
Square Enix Black Friday Sale: Use SHIP10OFF For $10 Off Shipping
It’s Black Friday, and that means sales, sales, and more sales.
Over at the Square Enix store, you can grab a number of games at a heavy discount including Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood or its collector’s edition. For physical orders over $75, type SHIP10OFF in the promo box for $10 off shipping fees.
All kinds of games and merchandise are on sale, from PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, 3DS, DS, and we even saw a couple of physical Playstation 1 games available.
Some highlights:
- FFXIV: Stormblood – $19.99 (50%)
- FFXIV: Stormblood Collector’s Edition – $30 (50%)
- Chrono Cross (PS1 physical) – $3.74 (75%)
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Steelbook Edition – $50 (44%)
- NieR: Automata – $20 (50%)
- Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition – $20 (50%)
- Select merchandise up to 40% off.
The sale is good until November 26 at Midnight PDT. Certain restrictions may apply, ask your doctor if Moogles are right for you.
Square Enix Announces Charity Efforts For Hurricane Relief
Square Enix has partnered with Global Giving to host the Final Fantasy 30th anniversary event, an art exhibit that will see a number of original Final Fantasy works auctioned off for charity. A gallery of work will be available to view for free at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra California, where the exhibit will be open to the public through January 7.
Those looking to spend a pretty penny can bid on said works of art through December 8. You’ll need to be willing to drop some serious cash, however, as virtually all art pieces up for bid are currently several hundred dollars and counting.
Global Giving is a charity that has raised more than $300 million since 2002 and provides nonprofits with access to tools needed in order to better serve the public. You can find out more about the organization at their official website.
(Source: Square Enix press release)
Final Fantasy XIV 4.1 Update Takes Players to Ivalice
Square Eninx today released patch 4.1 for Final Fantasy XIV, bringing players back to Ivalice. The update includes more main scenario quests, a new 24-player raid series, a new high level dungeon, solo dungeons, housing areas and more. Solo dungeons are an interesting concept, it appears that players are able to hire squadrons which can be leveled up and commanded to aid you in your dungeon raiding, however they are only available for certain dungeons.
The highly anticipated new story arc and alliance raid will send players to the ruins of the Royal City of Rabanastre as they learn more about the Majestic Imperial Theater Company and unravel the mysteries of the legend of Ivalice.
(Source: Final Fantasy XIV)
Square Enix Releases Fiscal Year Results, Divorces From IO Interactive
Square Enix has released their end of the year fiscal results, boasting an impressive boost to revenue thanks to the launch of strong AAA titles like Final Fantasy XV. Final Fantasy XV boosted revenues alongside Deus Ex and the Playstation 4 version of Rise of the Tomb Raider, alongside strong downloads of prior releases. Net sales for the MMO division dropped from 31.6 billion Yen to 22.7 billion which Square blamed on the lack of expansion releases for Final Fantasy XIV and Dragon Quest X. Final Fantasy XIV’s next expansion, Stormblood, launches June 20th with the latest expansion for Dragon Quest X coming later this year.
Upcoming titles include Dragon Quest XI, Kingdom Hearts III, the Final Fantasy VII remake, and an unnamed Marvel title. The news wasn’t good for everyone as Square Enix also announced this week that they will be selling off Hitman developer IO Interactive, leaving the fate of the franchise in question. Square Enix’s entire presentation can be found here. The sacking of IO Interactive comes alongside Square listing the developer as an “extraordinary loss,” to the tune of 4.89 billion Yen (approximately $42 million USD).
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