SquareEnix have just released a new video on character development and emotes on their official YouTube channel. Awesome video and something tells me that the song used could possibly be the signature song for Gridania... dunno why, but the thought came to me that it is quite appropriate for my chosen city-state.
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Phase 2 of FFXIV Beta Begins... and its 24 Hours!
Yep. Seriously. This has just been confirmed on SquareEnix official twitter account and the second phase begins today July 28th, 2010. This is great news especially since it gives SE a chance to really stress-test their servers for a much more extended period of time; and by many accounts, the developers should also be able to start noticing peak log-in times for the various regions. Time to stop napping and start grinding...
Most importantly, more time for testers to play and really explore the game mechanics to greater details. Be sure to check your email boxes and if you manage to get in, congratulations and surely test the crafting system to further levels. Good luck and be well!
Always everyone, please remember that all the official videos and images from SE were used here strictly for fan purposes; and all the product, system names and/or company logos remain the registered trademarks of Square Enix. Copyright (C) 2010 SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD. All Rights Reserved
Most importantly, more time for testers to play and really explore the game mechanics to greater details. Be sure to check your email boxes and if you manage to get in, congratulations and surely test the crafting system to further levels. Good luck and be well!
Always everyone, please remember that all the official videos and images from SE were used here strictly for fan purposes; and all the product, system names and/or company logos remain the registered trademarks of Square Enix. Copyright (C) 2010 SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD. All Rights Reserved
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
...Has SquareEnix cleverly trumped Blizzard?
Let's face it people... SE has pulled a coup of potentially epic proportions. It is no news that several of WoW's elements were researched, studied and possibly even incorporated (albeit loosely) by SE developers during the creation of FFXIV. One factor that is even more thought provoking is the fact that Blizzard's latest expansion to the WoW universe (Cataclysm) was also due to be released this year; and many critics had speculated on which title would pull more players.
However, the real coup lies in the fact that three weeks ago, SquareEnix gave everyone a pleasant surprise by announcing a firm release date for FFXIV. Several of us were all marking our calendars for either Thanksgiving or Christmas 2010 only to have them snicker: "Yesss Blizzzzard, we vill have our game out on zee 3oth of Setember heh heh".
Considering the fact that both games started alpha and beta testing within weeks of each other, with SE securing an earlier release date, they have effectively began a gradual but definite trend of people cancelling their WoW cataclysm pre-oders. In other words, by marketing strategy standards, Blizzard just got blasted in the face like so...
(Notice the smirky grin on the Corsair/Pirate's face? Spiffy piece of artillery as well, if you ask me... has already convinced me to make it my third job-class to level up ).
No offense to WoW and it's truly remarkable global player base of 11 million strong... but I tried WoW a few years ago and never really liked it. I could have endured the slightly cartoonish graphics but it was the community that irritated me to no ends (I was unfortunate enough to start the game with a constant stream of retarded chatterboxes yapping absolute drivel left, right and bloody center). Was no surprise that I quit the game within a couple weeks.
That said, we shall hope to see how SE capalizes on their "lead" over the next several months... in the meantime, keep alpha/beta testing, dear Blizzard; and inform us whenever you eventually secure a release date for your frightfully cartoony MMO. Be well everyone.
Always everyone, please remember that all the official videos and images from SE were used here strictly for fan purposes; and all the product, system names and/or company logos remain the registered trademarks of Square Enix. Copyright (C) 2010 SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD. All Rights Reserved
However, the real coup lies in the fact that three weeks ago, SquareEnix gave everyone a pleasant surprise by announcing a firm release date for FFXIV. Several of us were all marking our calendars for either Thanksgiving or Christmas 2010 only to have them snicker: "Yesss Blizzzzard, we vill have our game out on zee 3oth of Setember heh heh".
Considering the fact that both games started alpha and beta testing within weeks of each other, with SE securing an earlier release date, they have effectively began a gradual but definite trend of people cancelling their WoW cataclysm pre-oders. In other words, by marketing strategy standards, Blizzard just got blasted in the face like so...
(Notice the smirky grin on the Corsair/Pirate's face? Spiffy piece of artillery as well, if you ask me... has already convinced me to make it my third job-class to level up ).
No offense to WoW and it's truly remarkable global player base of 11 million strong... but I tried WoW a few years ago and never really liked it. I could have endured the slightly cartoonish graphics but it was the community that irritated me to no ends (I was unfortunate enough to start the game with a constant stream of retarded chatterboxes yapping absolute drivel left, right and bloody center). Was no surprise that I quit the game within a couple weeks.
That said, we shall hope to see how SE capalizes on their "lead" over the next several months... in the meantime, keep alpha/beta testing, dear Blizzard; and inform us whenever you eventually secure a release date for your frightfully cartoony MMO. Be well everyone.
Always everyone, please remember that all the official videos and images from SE were used here strictly for fan purposes; and all the product, system names and/or company logos remain the registered trademarks of Square Enix. Copyright (C) 2010 SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD. All Rights Reserved
Thursday, July 15, 2010
New Interview with Tanaka!
Yes indeed ladies and gentlemen, Elmer from the FFXIV Zam forums has posted a great new article which chronicles the visit by Japanese idols "Momusu" (also known as Morning Musume) to SuareEnix's offices. They tried out the beta of FFXIV and had some interesting comments as well. Great read and be sure to vist the Zam forums to read the rest of it.
FFXIVCore also had some spiffy new images from the beta (about 60 of them). I posted a few here but to see them all, be sure to pop over to their forums and discuss. Be well.
FFXIVCore also had some spiffy new images from the beta (about 60 of them). I posted a few here but to see them all, be sure to pop over to their forums and discuss. Be well.
Always everyone, please remember that all the official videos and images from SE were used here strictly for fan purposes; and all the product, system names and/or company logos remain the registered trademarks of Square Enix. Copyright (C) 2010 SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD. All Rights Reserved
Thursday, July 8, 2010
New images for Disciple of Land/Hand Classes
Wicked new images from FFXIVCore xD
And more awesome images from Famitsu (I like zee Elezen in spiffy Lanzer uniform)
Always everyone, please remember that all the official videos and images from SE were used here strictly for fan purposes; and all the product, system names and/or company logos remain the registered trademarks of Square Enix. Copyright (C) 2010 SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD. All Rights Reserved
Always everyone, please remember that all the official videos and images from SE were used here strictly for fan purposes; and all the product, system names and/or company logos remain the registered trademarks of Square Enix. Copyright (C) 2010 SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD. All Rights Reserved