Studio:Â Square Enix
Launch Date: September 30, 2010; relaunched August 27, 2013
Genre:Â Fantasy Hybrid Themepark
Business Model:Â Subscription (Cash Shop)
Platform: PC, PS3, PS4
final fantasy xiv
Official Site:Â Final Fantasy XIV
Studio:Â Square Enix
Launch Date: September 30, 2010; relaunched August 27, 2013
Genre:Â Fantasy Hybrid Themepark
Business Model:Â Subscription (Cash Shop)
Platform: PC, PS3, PS4
Studio:Â Square Enix
Launch Date: September 30, 2010; relaunched August 27, 2013
Genre:Â Fantasy Hybrid Themepark
Business Model:Â Subscription (Cash Shop)
Platform: PC, PS3, PS4
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Perfect Ten: Ranking the top 10 cities in Final Fantasy XIV
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The Stream Team: Sunday funday in Final Fantasy XIV
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Massively Overthinking: How do you stop MMOs from feeling like (or becoming) a part-time job?
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Vague Patch Notes: What is good meaningful leveling in MMORPGs?
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Final Fantasy XIV’s October 15 Moogle Treasure Trove event includes a… donut earring
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Final Fantasy XIV suspends housing demolition on NA servers in response to Hurricane Helene
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