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Vague Patch Notes: The problem with forever adding classes to MMOs
The second expansion for Final Fantasy XI, Chains of Promathia, launched to extremely mixed reception, and there was one overwhelming reason for that lack of...
Final Fantasy XIV brings back the Make it Rain campaign with an Imp-possible reward
How you feel about the reward from this year's Make it Rain campaign in Final Fantasy XIV will depend on how you feel about...
Final Fantasy XIV starts another hunt for Moogle tomestones on May 14
If you long for irregular tomestones of any variety, Final Fantasy XIV has you covered starting on May 14th. Yes, it's time for another...
Perfect Ten: 10 favorite features that pairs of popular MMOs share
Even though all MMORPGs compete for our time, affection, and -- above all else -- money, it doesn't mean that they can't get along....
Final Fantasy XIV strives to recover from yesterday’s heavy DDOS attack
If you, like me, experienced a difficult time logging in and staying logged into FFXIV last night, you're not alone. Square Enix confirmed that...
Wisdom of Nym: How to prep for Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail right now
The next expansion for Final Fantasy XIV is not that far off. Sure, we're at the start of May, and it's not launching into...
The Stream Team: Sunday funday in Final Fantasy XIV with friends
By this point you all know what Sunday means: Final Fantasy XIV, MOP's Chris and his family, and very likely some more roulettes together....
One Shots: Resting up for the Dawntrail ahead
With a huge new storyline coming to Final Fantasy XIV, you know it's important to prepare your catdude for the journey ahead. I'm talking...
Final Fantasy XI outlines its bonus anniversary campaigns for its 22nd (!) anniversary
This month marks the 22nd anniversary of Final Fantasy XI, which means that if you're feeling like we just celebrated this a year ago......
Final Fantasy XIV’s studio and boss are getting a rename in a year of change for Square-Enix
Apparently, Square-Enix has been doing more than replacing its president, moving its offices, losing money, and blathering about blockchain and gen AI: It's also...
Final Fantasy XIV checks in with Dawntrail benchmark updates and release timing
As most players of Final Fantasy XIV already know, the benchmark tool for Dawntrail is getting an update to address player complaints about lighting...
Final Fantasy XIV is adding new logistical data center for European players May 7
What if you wanted to log in to a new logistical data center in Europe to play Final Fantasy XIV, but Naoki Yoshida looked...
Square-Enix tells investors to expect $140M in ‘extraordinary losses’ this quarter
We're about to start getting Q1 financial reports across the games industry, but the teaser from Square-Enix isn't exactly exuding confidence that it'll be...
Wisdom of Nym: It’s OK that your Final Fantasy XIV character is going to look different in Dawntrail
So we've all had a chance at this point to play around with the benchmark for the next Final Fantasy XIV expansion, and that...
The Stream Team: Chilling out with friends in the Final Fantasy XIV roulette
MOP's Chris and his family and friends are coming together yet again for their time-honored, weekly Final Fantasy XIV pastime: the duty roulette. There...
One Shots: …and that’s how I became hoarse
While you may be completely freaked out when confronting an enemy six times your size, it's important not to show fear. In fact, one...
The Daily Grind: What’s the 2024 expansion that has you the most excited?
While the launch dates for upcoming MMORPGs are a tricky and uncertain affair, what's more assured is an array of expansions that are on...
Into the Super-verse: Why the resurrection of 20-year-old City of Heroes is worth celebrating, even if you don’t play
There's a certain poetry to the fact that this year, on the 20th anniversary of City of Heroes, we can all play the game...
Vague Patch Notes: When MMO designers build traps for players
So last week, I spent a whole lot of words talking about what "the meta" actually means when it comes to MMOs. Put very...
What to expect from Final Fantasy XIV’s returning Yo-Kai Watch crossover event tomorrow
Here's the good news for players who already did everything possible in the Yo-Kai Watch crossover with Final Fantasy XIV: The new framer's kit...
