Latest Stories
Immerse Gamepack FFXIV Edition 2.0 Review
Patch 6.4 brought an abundance of good things to Final Fantasy XIV, as patches are wont to do. But while some players are off to the raids as soon as possible, and others will jump right into the new main story quests or tend to their islands, me? I'm checking out the Immerse Gamepack FFXIV Edition's big patch 6.4 add-on — it's now been upgraded to 2.0 status. You've probably at least heard of the Immerse Gamepack. Square's not been shy in marketing its partnership with developer Embody, nor the fact that Creative Business Unit 3 (AKA the folks who make Final Fantasy XIV) worked side-by-side with the good folks at Embody to deliver a strong 3D audio experience on PC. I wish I could tell you how 2.0 compares to 1.0. Alas, I'm a recent adopter. I've heard pretty decent things about the first version, though, so my expectations were high going in. I hadn't done my due diligence in reading up on the program ahead of time, so I was kind of surprised when I had to grab my phone and record a quick video of my ears, but that's the name of the game when it comes to
Heavensturn event returns to Final Fantasy XIV for a howlin’ good time this Sunday
Heavensturn, a special year-end event, returns once again to Final Fantasy XIV this Sunday, December 31st. To welcome in the Year of the Dog, players will have the chance to take part in a series of limited time quests and can obtain adorable Shiba Inu themed Kabuto and a new dog-themed housing item as well. Via The Lodestone: "A Far Eastern delegation has come to Eorzea to celebrate the advent of the year of the dog. Adventurers enthused to partake in this celebration of man's best friend are encouraged to seek him out." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye5npT39d7c Location: More Bark and Mochi Bite From: Sunday, December 31st, 2017 at 7:00 a.m (PST) To: Monday, January 15th, 2018 at 6:59 a.m (PST) Location: Inu Bugyo @ Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks, Aftcastle (X: 11.5 Y:13.8) Requirements: Level 15 Event Items: Gear: White Inu Kabuto Black Inu Kabuto Funishings: Tabletop: Stuffed Dog
Merchandise pre-sale starts for FFXIV Fan Festival 2017 in Europe
In the past, queueing up for new exclusive merchandise at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival could be as tough as an Extreme raid. I remember seeing large crowds waiting hours to snag a Delivery Moogle plush in London. The queues for the Fan Festival store have been a huge problem and after making adjustments following events in Las Vegas and Tokyo, Square Enix has finally listened to fans. Today, the company opened an exclusive Fan Festival 2017 pre-purchase for new merchandise goods - some showing up for the first time ever. An exclusive code was sent out to event ticket holders via e-mail, allowing them to select and pay for the items in advance before picking them up during the Fan Festival. The code can only be used for one transaction before it expires. Here is a closer look at the goods premiering at the show: Nanamo Mascot Figure - Allows limited posing due to articulated head and hands, about 8,5cm tall - 39€ Baby Behemoth Plush - About 34cm long, this little buy comes with a bonus code for the game, unlocking the baby behemoth as a dedicated housing item - 34€ Final Fantasy XIV Musicians of Eorzea Hoodie - Vintage white hoodie featuring an
Final Fantasy XIV Little Ladies’ Day 2016
The annual seasonal event Little Ladies's Day returns to Final Fantasy XIV in 2016 with a reporter from the Mythril Eye, who seeks the opinions of the players about a troupe of troubadours. Do you remember last year's mantelshelves in the streets of the city states? Depending on the player support during the event, the shelves became prettier and filled with puppets. Now you can bring those mantelshelves to your own four walls. With new clogs and suikans, you got new wearables for male and female characters, too. The event runs from Friday, February 26, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. till Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 06:59 a.m. (PST). Head to Steps of Nald in Ul'dah to start the event. Source: NA.FinalFantasyXIV.com - Little Ladies' Day 2016
GC 2015: Final Fantasy XIV program & autograph session
Square Enix Germany confirmed the Gamescom program for Final Fantasy XIV. The company offers gaming stations with daily Battle Challenges against the new Primae Bismarck and Ravana from Heavensward, but the real highlight might be the autograph session with Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida. Head to Hall 9, B31/B41 for your chance to grab the famous "I Beat" t-shirts after defeating Bismarck on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday or Ravana on Thursday and Saturday. Enter the Final Fantasy XIV Battle Arena in Hall 9, booth C51 and hit the wheel of fortune to select your Primae and handicap for the battles, which will be supported by ESL-commentators. Winners will receive the "Battle Master"-shirts. On Saturday, August 8th 18:00 Yoshi-P will come to the Battle Arena for autograph sessions. The limited tickets for this exclusive event will be given to fans, who show up on Saturday morning. Yoshida will also play Final Fantasy XIV alongside the fans on stage.