According to South Korean publisher Actoz Games, 150,000 applications were received to enter the Closed Beta phase of Final Fantasy XIV, where only 25,000 slots were available. The last gaming region to have Final Fantasy XIV localized, it seems interest is…
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward – Trailer for new theme song revealed
[Game website] The main theme song for Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward, was revealed today. Titled “Dragonsong,” was created by renowned Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu and features the vocals of Susan Calloway, who previously performed the main theme, “Answers,” for…
Final Fantasy XIV – Closed Beta phase announced for Korean server
It is uncommon for an online game to launch last in South Korea, and Final Fantasy XIV Online is just going to do that. Published by Actoz Soft (Dragon Nest), Closed Beta 1 for will begin 11 June to 14 June,…
Final Fantasy XIV – TIME interviews game director Naoki Yoshida
[Source] Final Fantasy XIV might not be around today if not for Naoki Yoshida. The original Final Fantasy XIV that launched in September 2010 received widespread criticism for its poor quality. Yoshida was given the unenviable task of fixing one…
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward – PAX East 2015 presentation video
[Game website] Announced over at PAX East 2015, Heavensward, the first full expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, will be launching on June 23, 2015 for PC, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 platforms. For the folks who are pre-ordering, early access will…
Final Fantasy XIV: Before the Fall – Patch 2.5 update trailer now live
Patch 2.5 is the prelude before Heavensward, the first paid expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, hits later this year. Also known as Before the Fall, this will be Part 1 of 3 for the whole Patch 2.5 update. Before the…
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward – Tons of details for game expansion
Over in Japan, Square Enix held its Fan Festival 2014 hours ago. More information was shed on Heavensward, the first paid expansion for Final Fantasy XIV. First off, the new race was revealed as the Au Ra, a dragonkin humanoid…
Final Fantasy XIV – Korea server launching next year under Actoz Soft
Just a few hours back, Square Enix confirmed the 2015 launch for Final Fantasy XIV Online in South Korea. The publisher will be Actoz Soft, the Korean subsidiary of China publisher, Shanda Games. The game’s head honcho, Naoki Yoshida, was…
Final Fantasy XIV – Game launches with over 30 servers in China
Final Fantasy XIV launched around 15 hours ago in China, with Shanda Games as publisher. The game currently has over 30 servers (34 at launch), with several added over the course of the day. Character creation is closed for some…
Final Fantasy XIV – Publisher reveals pricing for time-based model
The China publisher for Final Fantasy XIV, Shanda Games, recently announced the pricing model for the game in China. First, the early birds special, where the 39 CNY (6.33 USD) package will get players 65 hours of game time, with extra…
Final Fantasy XIV – Open Beta for China server to begin this month
After months of online and offline events around China, Shanda Games will finally be launching Open Beta for Final Fantasy XIV on 25th August. Mr Zhang Xiangdong, Shanda Games CEO and Mr Naoki Yoshida, Director and Producer for Final Fantasy…
Final Fantasy XIV – Shanda partners with budget airlines to promote game
Final Fantasy XIV reaches an important milestone today, as it began the non-wipe beta test phase in China, under publisher Shanda Games. There seems not to be too many changes compared with the other versions, as Shanda Games once mentioned…
Final Fantasy XIV – China server inches closer to official launch
Starting on 22nd July, Final Fantasy XIV China will be entering its none-wipe test phase, where data from this point on will be kept. Publisher Shanda Games announced that this will be followed by an Open Beta phase, which will…
A Realm Reborn – New classes and same gender marriage confirmed
Announced via livestream, A Realm Reborn producer Naoki Yoshida confirmed 2 new classes in the upcoming Patch 2.4, Rogue and Ninja. Also announced is the ability for two characters to marry regardless of race, nation or gender. This is rather…