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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Perfect Ten: The 10 best free-to-play MMORPGs
You know one of the reasons I like writing this column? Because one of these days I'm going to be able to make a...
Massively OP’s Best of 2015 Awards: MMO Studio of the Year
Massively OP's end-of-the-year awards continue today with our award for the best MMO studio of the year.
Last year's award was won by SOE, you'll recall, a...
The Daily Grind: What MMOs would you recommend to others?
One of the most common questions I see floated out on Reddit, forums, and Twitter in relation to MMOs is, "What should I play?"...
Final Fantasy XI preps for its December version update
Here comes another update for Final Fantasy XI! "Wait, didn't that have its last update already?" you ask. No, it had its final story...
SWTOR climbs, FFXIV falls in Raptr’s October rankings
Raptr recently released its most played games list for October 2015. MMOish titles featured heavily in the list, with Star Wars: The Old Republic...
Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV’s new kids on the block
I haven't forgotten the fact that there were people on the first day of Heavensward early access sporting level 50 Machinist and Dark Knights....
Final Fantasy XIV previews Anima weapons and a new side story
Veterans of Final Fantasy XIV know that the weaponsmith Gerolt is perhaps the most talented smith in Eorzea. That's a good thing, since there's...
Perfect Ten: Where to get your MMO podcast fix
We'll assume since you're a savvy gamer reading Massively OP that you're already well aware of the world's best MMO podcast. But what do...
Final Fantasy XIV launches a new free login campaign for patch 3.1
If you've been taking a little time away from Final Fantasy XIV but still want to get in on the additions from patch 3.1,...
Massively OP’s holiday gift guide for the Final Fantasy XIV and Square-Enix fan
Saying that someone is a fan of Final Fantasy doesn't necessarily say a whole lot. The series has been running for a long while,...
Wisdom of Nym: Everything you never needed to know about Final Fantasy XIV’s jobs and job stones
Part of me wonders if there's someone in the Blizzard Entertainment offices with a very close eye on Final Fantasy XIV. Is it a...
Perfect Ten: Ten MMOs to be thankful for by type
It's been a while since I wrote a column that comes out on Thursdays, which means that it's also been a while since I've...
Massively OP’s holiday gift guide for total MMO newbies
If you're anything like me, you probably have a tough time deciding what kinds of gifts to buy all of your totally real, not-at-all...
Wisdom of Nym: Much ado about Final Fantasy XIV’s Diadem
There's a whole lot to be said about the Diadem. Let's start: It's kind of a mess because it's a really solid idea lacking...
Global Chat: Gearing up in WildStar
If you're anything like me, when you get to the max level in a game, there's a general flailing of hands and a feeling...
Wisdom of Nym: The first impressions of Final Fantasy XIV patch 3.1
Part of me feels really ungrateful for being upset that it took five months instead of the usual three to get Final Fantasy XIV's...
The Daily Grind: Do you play MMOs contrary to their design?
If you play Final Fantasy XIV, you know that it is not a game that rewards players for playing multiple characters. Quite the opposite, in...
WoW, FFXIV, RIFT, and GW2 players gather to mourn Paris
Final Fantasy XIV players and gamemasters on the Balmung server tonight gathered for a vigil to honor the victims of today's attacks in Paris. "Balmung...
Massively Overthinking: Is IP-blocking in online games a necessary evil?
This past week, news about Black Desert's IP blocking has reminded me once again how IP-blocking, region-locking, and the resulting isolated MMO communities are...
Perfect Ten: How playing MMOs can make you a better person
I like to think that I'm a better person now than I was when I first loaded up Final Fantasy XI. That's how long...
