22 Jul 2010
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The 18 Disciplines of Final Fantasy XIV

A small update has arrived to the official Final Fantasy XIV website that brings information about the remaining disciplines that will be available to adventurers when the game launches this September. This is sure to only be the tip of the iceberg however, as the developers have said they have plans to include even more
30 Jun 2010
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Official NA Site Updated

With all the release information it was just a matter of time before the official NA site was updated to reflect the news.  And now it has been!  Not only is the new release information added, but a whole new layout is unveiled – complete with being able to choose your background music!
20 May 2010
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Official Site Update Part II: Limsa Lominsa Guilds & Landmarks

As we reported yesterday (or early this morning technically), the official site was updated late last night to include a lot of new information about Ul’Dah and Gridania, plus a glorious world map and some Lore.  But as Inaaca, an attentive community member, quickly pointed out, there was a whole lot of Limsa Lominsa information
20 May 2010
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Official Site Update! Ul’dah, Gridania & World Map Revealed

With the leaked Japanese magazine images just a mere day old, the site update was inevitable – and here it is!  New background information is revealed about the two other starting city-states – Ul’dah and Gridania.  So let’s take a look… Ul’dah: “The bustling commercial hub of Ul’dah sits amid the desolate desert landscape of
5 Apr 2010
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FFXIV Website Update Features Clan Information

A new update to the official Final Fantasy XIV website gives us information about the two clans affiliated with each of the races that players can choose to play as. Most of the information is stuff we’ve already heard about via translations, however there is an interesting mention of women where it describes the Sea
31 Mar 2010
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Life in Eorzea #1 Translated

Curious what they are saying in the video?  The pictures are pretty self-explanatory but there is a bit of humor in the comments the SE staffers make.  If you want to find out, click to continue.  Video spoilers are included of course so if you haven’t seen the video yet, watch that first and then
31 Mar 2010
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Official FFXIV YouTube Channel

Square Enix has opened an official YouTube Channel for FFXIV!  There is already one amazing video up with in-game footage you’ll want to check out right away.  It’s called Life in Eorzea #1.  Voiceovers are being done by SE staff members familiar to people who played FFXI or saw the recent VanaFest videos.  Hopefully we’ll
13 Mar 2010
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Lost (and Gained) in Translation – Abilities and Weapon Skills

It’s time for a Lost in Translation check!  We have new official information in English but it doesn’t match up with everything that is out in Japanese.  Let’s do a quick comparison of abilities and weapon skills and see what’s changed. Archer Ability Replenish: [J] Use up all of your arrows to be able to
13 Mar 2010
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Final Fantasy XIV Website Update!

We’ve been impatiently waiting for the update of the official Final Fantasy XIV website for North America ever since we received information about the newest Japanese Magazines, and even more so after the Japan site got their update a few days ago. Have no fear! The NA site is finally updated with new content including
23 Dec 2009
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Official Website Update

The official Final Fantasy XIV website has just been updated with details about character creation as well as the official story that has recently been released. Many new images have also been added to the Media section of the website including what appear to be shots relating to city-states as well as our first glimpse
14 Nov 2009
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Update on the Campaign Code

We’ve previously reported on the campaign code for FFXIV that will be included with first edition copies of FFXIII in Japan.  Famitsu had reported that the promotion was only for Japan but we haven’t had official confirmation of that until now. Square Enix has updated their support website for Final Fantasy XIV with a couple
11 Nov 2009
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Official Site Updated! Gladiator & Pugilist

Square Enix has once again updated their official website – this time with information on two of the Disciples of War – the Gladiator and Pugilist.  Square Enix has also identified some of the arms that each class will use.  Let’s see what’s new and perhaps later will have some analysis… Gladiator -The Best Defense-
11 Nov 2009
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Campaign Code for Secret Item

Ever since the images hit 2ch that there will be a campaign code in the upcoming Japanese release of FFXIII for FFXIV, people have been debating what it could be for.  Today, we have more official information straight from Square Enix. In a FAQ on Square Enix’s Support Center site for FFXIII, it now says:
29 Oct 2009
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FFXIV in France and China(?)

The hours are ticking down until doors open at the Micromania game show in France.  Square Enix has opened an additional site about the event on their European homepage.  It includes a message saying that people will be able to register for information regarding beta testing for FFXIV.  This is similar to what they offered
15 Oct 2009
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Aetheryte Radio 4: Lifestyle

On this episode of Aetheryte Radio we cover some post Tokyo Game Show interviews as well as jump into the latest update of the official Final Fantasy XIV website! We’re also excited to announce that we now have original music provided to us by DJPlaeskool! Corinth joins us this week and discusses the large number
10 Oct 2009
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This Week in the Magazines (and more!)

Going between two languages, it is easy for things to get lost in translation. Not only that, but for Final Fantasy XIV, the sites for each region are also presented in entirely different ways. That means sometimes there can be pictures or text in one that doesn't show up in the either. At the moment, we have extensive text on the NA site about some of the beast families like Aldgoats and Antelopes. However, the Japanese site does not contain any additional text, just the pictures that were released to the Japanese media as well. For those in Japan, they have to get their information from the magazines released this weekend or one of the several gaming news websites like GAME Watch or 4gamer. Let's check out what was in the magazines that isn't on the NA site as well as what things may have been lost along the way.
7 Oct 2009
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First Glimpse of Surnames?

The official NA website was updated today with new information.  There are also new screenshots as well.  Most of them are from the trailer we saw at Tokyo Game Show.  However, the first image of a Blacksmith and Lancer is very curious. There is a space in the middle of Azagba X’s name.  Is this
7 Oct 2009
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Official NA Website Updated!

Once again, we see very positive movement by Square Enix to keep players updated around the world at the same time.  Today, as many of you already know, Weekly Famitsu magazine in Japan will be releasing an article talking about classes, tools crafters use, and new monsters.  They have also updated the official Final Fantasy
1 Sep 2009
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FFXIV Video Only for Tokyo Game Show

And so it begins.  There is less than a month left until Tokyo Game Show.  Different game companies are slowly starting to release what they will be showing at the event this year before the official TGS website can beat them to the punch.  Today, Square Enix opened their special Tokyo Game Show 2009 website
21 Aug 2009
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Europe Finally Gets Site Update

Two weeks ago, both the Japanese and North American websites for Final Fantasy XIV were updated with brand new information. However, for some reason, the European site remained unchanged. Today, the European site for Final Fantasy XIV is finally updated with the same information that the rest of the world had two weeks ago. It