Disambiguation:
– Final Fantasy XI, an MMORPG released in 2002
– Final Fantasy XIV, an MMORPG released in 2010 and re-released in 2013
– Final Fantasy series, a series of video games that began in 1987
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Wisdom of Nym: Why subjobs wouldn’t work with Final Fantasy XIV
I would say that I don't mention my affection for Final Fantasy XI often enough, but the fact is that I mention it a...
One Shots: Chocobo chocobo revolution
Stop it, Final Fantasy XIV. Just... stop it already. Stop being so ridiculously pretty!
I don't need readers constantly shoving this game's drool-worthy art style...
Final Fantasy XIV offers up its trailer for Prelude in Violet
Be fairly warned that the trailer for Final Fantasy XIV patch 4.4, Prelude in Violet, will not answer all of your questions about the...
Final Fantasy XIV introduces paid features on its mobile companion app
Do you want to be able to buy and sell items in Final Fantasy XIV while you're on the go or just talk with...
Final Fantasy XI plans for weapon improvements with its next patch
Want to further augment some of the best weapons in Final Fantasy XI? The September version update is bringing along new improvements for things...
Wisdom of Nym: What we learned in Final Fantasy XIV’s anniversary letter
I appreciate the fact that we did not get a comprehensive picture of the next patch's story with this particular live letter. Yes, the...
Vague Patch Notes: Casual no longer means anything in MMOs
Every time I see someone write something about casual players - including me because heavens know I've done it too - I feel a...
Final Fantasy XIV shows off more of the Arboretum hard mode
There are two dungeons arriving in Final Fantasy XIV with patch 4.4, and it seems more or less inevitable that one of them is...
Massively Overthinking: What’s your favorite MMORPG swag of all time?
In a conversation about the recent Starflight 3 Fig campaign - which you won't see covered here since it's not multiplayer, but let me...
Final Fantasy XIV launches its special site for patch 4.4
You know a Final Fantasy XIV patch is approaching when a special site for the patch goes live, and lo! Here's the special site...
Final Fantasy XI will double up big rewards for its September events
If there are some objectives in Final Fantasy XI you still need to get done solo, you might want to wait just a little...
Final Fantasy XIV outlines its 14-hour anniversary broadcast plans
It's another anniversary for Final Fantasy XIV, and that means many components to the annual anniversary celebration, including a 14-hour long broadcast starring Naoki...
Perfect Ten: MMOs with the most needlessly obtuse stats
One of my favorite reviewers of tabletop RPGs at one point opined that percentile systems were one of the best tabletop mechanics possible, simply...
Rumor: The next Final Fantasy XIV expansion is named Shadowbringers
Take this with a grain of salt, but it does appear that we've uncovered the title of the next Final Fantasy XIV expansion. A...
Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV hits the big five-year mark
Game anniversaries are a little weird. The anniversary we're celebrating now for Final Fantasy XIV is from its relaunch, not its original launch. For...
Vague Patch Notes: On scaling and meaningful advancement in WoW and other MMORPGs
It seems like pretty much nobody is happy with how scaling is working in World of Warcraft at the moment. The game's scaling means...
Final Fantasy XIV’s Michael-Christopher Koji Fox talks about working on A Realm Reborn
There are lots of people who know what it's like to work on a game that is not going to be very good. There...
Final Fantasy XIV explains tomestone changes to avoid any misunderstanding
The invisible touch of market forces is hitting Final Fantasy XIV with patch 4.4, and Allagan Tomestones of Mendacity will no longer be the...
Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV’s weekly caps and whether they’re useful
One of the elements of Final Fantasy XIV that has remained remarkably uniform throughout the game's history is how Allagan Tomestones work. Aside from...
Final Fantasy XIV prepares for another return of the Rising
Every year, the residents of Eorzea in Final Fantasy XIV gather up to think back to the end of the world as part of...
