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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The MOP Up: SMITE delivers a ‘bonus’ update full of nerfs
SMITE delivered a "bonus update" to the MOBA's community this past week with several downward adjustments to various features. Speed buff got nerfed "by...
One Shots: Once upon a tavern…
Stop me if you've heard this before: A group of hardy adventurers arrives in a charming yet rough-hewn tavern to map out their future...
Massively Overthinking: That moment when you realize an MMO is truly something special
MOP commenter Bruno tweeted something the other that that I thought would make a fun topic. Here's what he said, printed with permission:
"Wanna know...
Final Fantasy XIV suspends European housing demolition in wake of Turkiye, Syria earthquakes
No one wants to be worried about stuff in a video game in the wake of a natural disaster, which is why Final Fantasy...
Vague Patch Notes: Diversions are what makes the MMO
I am going to put forth a theory today in the Vague Patch Notes column. It is potentially an odd theory, and as sometimes...
Perfect Ten: 10 things I really dislike about Final Fantasy XI
You don't have to dig very far to find my articles saying nice things about Final Fantasy XI. I say them often. I'd be...
Final Fantasy XIV, Guild Wars 2 communities erupt over GShade malware mod drama
We're back in the thick of the games modding controversy this week, this time over what was meant to be a benign mod -...
Wisdom of Nym: The powerful stuff in Final Fantasy XIV that went missing in action
First things first: This article is not about your favorite ability that has been removed from Final Fantasy XIV over the years. No, even...
One Shots: Exterior design by nature
We've all witnessed plenty of examples of intriguing fantasy architecture and urban design in MMOs. But one style of design that I think is...
Final Fantasy XI prepares job buffs and chat filters while waiting on story and Sortie updates
As promised before, Final Fantasy XI will not include new Voracious Resurgence content with its February patch. This was a known quantity. Unfortunately, some...
Square-Enix says net sales are down across the board because of ‘weak’ catalog titles and no MMORPG expansion
The latest financial report out of Square-Enix doesn't appear to be a particularly rosy one as net sales of games across the company's three...
Final Fantasy XI brings Valentione’s Day around once again
Like Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy XI celebrates Valentione's Day. Unlike FFXIV, however, FFXI does not ask you to talk with some elf (elezen/elvaan,...
The Stream Team: Celebrating another Valentione’s Day in Final Fantasy XIV
Love is in the air in Final Fantasy XIV, or at the very least the opportunity to get a cute new outfit! And since...
Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV addon cheaters undermine the game – and themselves
It is baffling to me - utterly baffling - that I have to write this column at all. But let's start by taking a...
Some Assembly Required: My journey through the housing system of Final Fantasy XIV
It took me years - literal years - but I landed a personal house in Final Fantasy XIV. Not an apartment, not a room...
Final Fantasy XIV’s Naoki Yoshida espouses excitement and encouragement for the upcoming Blue Protocol
In the grand battle between the upcoming Blue Protocol and the current master of the Japanese MMORPG market, Final Fantasy XIV, producer and director...
Final Fantasy XIV director expresses frustration and confusion as another world first clear is won via addon use
It would appear that Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida has McFreaking had it with addons being used in order for raid...
Wisdom of Nym: In praise of Final Fantasy XIV’s Ultimate content
As basically everyone who has read this column for a long period of time knows, I have not done the latest bit of Ultimate...
One Shots: Five easy steps to dragon enslavement
Step one: Find a dragon that's been shunned from the rest of its pack. Step two: Befriend the dragon with copious amounts of ripple-striped...
Global Chat: Is Dragonflight living up to expectations?
While first impressions are all well and good, the mark of a solid MMO release is whether or not it can sustain interest and...
