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Hey guys!
Fernehalwes here.

We’ve received a two-tonze truckload of feedback on character creation since the alpha test, and from what I saw in today’s build, much has changed since then. If you thought there were a lot of options before, wait until you see all the new ways to customize your avatar, including…

An extended hair color palette, plus a plethora of playful tattoos.

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New images were added to the official FFXIV website. These field shots from the three major city-states finally give us a glimpse of a few places we’ve until now only seen concept art for. Check them out in the gallery above!

May 16 continues to spark fires in the heart of Vana’dielians across the globe, for today celebrates the eleventh year since FINAL FANTASY XI went live in Japan!

The realm’s fate has rested firmly upon the strong and stable shoulders of adventurers like you ever since its inception—and your meritorious efforts in preserving it have not gone unnoticed! Once again, we take great pleasure in announcing the start of the Adventurer Appreciation Campaign—a manifestation of our gratitude for constantly keeping watch over the…

Hm? What could that moogle be doing, waving his teensy little arms like his pom-pom just got pulled off?

Slow down, now! Just what in Tavnazia is this about the “Mog Institute mock exams”?

Read on to indulge in all the undecennial details.

In celebration of eleven wonderful years of FINAL FANTASY XI, our intrepid moogle friends have decided to host the Eleventh Vana’versary Mog Bonanza, with marble sales beginning this very day!

This time around, six varying prize levels await those willing to make a deal with Lady Luck—and what’s more, indescribably fortuitous winners may even receive items available from the Seekers of Adoulin expansion!

Check here for more information in case you’ve lost your marbles!

* Sales of Mog Bonanza Marbles are scheduled to run from sale from Thursday, May 16, 2013, to Thursday, June 27, 2013.
* Marbles may only be purchased by characters for whom thirty-two days (Earth time) have passed since creation.
* Please remember that all prizes won in the Mog Bonanza are valueless virtual items or gil for use in the game FINAL FANTASY XI only. Prizes cannot be transferred to another player in exchange for real-world money without violating the PlayOnline Member Agreement and risking termination of the accounts of all parties involved.

To celebrate FINAL FANTASY XI reaching its momentous 11th anniversary, we are happy to announce the Shield Design Contest! This is no ordinary contest, as the winning entry’s design will be implemented into the game during the next version update! Summon your creativity, break out a grimoire to start sketching, and create a shield so ornate and elegant that it captures the eye of all the adventurers in Vana’diel!

Click here for full contest details.

We’re proud to announce that FFXIV: A Realm Reborn will be at E3 2013 in Los Angeles on June 11-13! While things are a bit hectic as our E3 preparations are in full swing alongside our Beta Phase 3 planning, the development and operations teams have been working hard to prepare exciting content for E3 attendees. If you’re able to attend, you’ll definitely want to stop by the FFXIV: A Realm Reborn area at the Square Enix booth! Just what will the attendees be playing at the show? While we don’t want to ruin the surprise, we can say we’re planning to let them try out some exciting battle content!

Since E3 is an industry-only event, many people won’t be able to participate — but don’t worry! We’re also prepping a lot of new videos (including an awesome new trailer!), assets and even some… hm, how should we say… “live” streamed entertainment? We’ll have lots of juicy announcements for those of you watching at home, so be sure to mark your calendars!

Valve Adds Playing Cards To Steam

Valve Adds Playing Cards To Steam

Today, Valve announced Steam Trading Cards. Players will be able to complete a set through game play and “your collecting prowess”. Once a set is completed, they can be crafted into a game badge which will show up on your Steam profile and unlock marketable items such as emoticons, profile backgrounds, and coupons to use on Steam.

Badges will contribute to the exp of a users Steam Level. Leveling up will earn you non-tradable items like profile showcases which will allow you to customize what data is featured on your profile page, extra friends list slots in addition to others.

Currently you can get trading cards for the following games:

  • CS:GO
  • Team Fortress 2
  • Dota 2
  • Portal 2
  • Half-Life 2
  • Don’t Starve

You can get into the beta by joining the Steam Trading Card Group. And while you’re at it, join the Gamer Escape group on Steam!