Famitsu has just released the most comprehensive guide to FFXIV we've seen so far, including baby steps like what HP, MP, and TP do, and we at FFXIVArchives.com would like to bring it to you to sum up everything we know about the game's mechanics so far! Additionally, new pictures of the various classes have been released, and some of them are looking pretty great. September 30, 2010 is the ... more.

The Alpha version evolved significantly based on user feedback. -The version of FFXIV we saw at E3, while not the beta version per se, is very, very close to it. -The biggest differences between the alpha and beta versions are the remade battle system, the character creation system, and the new shadows. -The races that were in the beta version will be the races that go live with the game. -The... more.

Square Enix is back at it again, after trying to solve the login issue’s with many characters in the same zone, they seemed to have figured out the problem. Reports from Japan seem to be saying that the servers were now letting a lot more people online, and there were a lot fewer people crashing. The Japanese 4 hour testing has completed, now the EU testing is coming up. Once the EU testing is c... more.

The second half of part two of the return of the son of Vana'diel Tsucshin blog: FFXIV alpha test play impressions (RELOADED) is here and waiting to be read by you, my dear Corians! Source is Famitsu.com Translated by Yours Truly. Pictures uploaded and code pasted to me in IRC by Draconix, since I was too lazy to do it myself. Vana’diel Tsushin blog: FFXIV alpha test play impressions... more.

A Final Fantasy XIV alpha tester going by the name “FredTheTaru” has been sharing some wonderful information on the BlueGartr forums. One of the more interesting pieces is how the leveling system works. NOTE: All of this information is from the Final Fantasy XIV Alpha. Much of it is subject to change before the game is released, so don’t take anything written below as final. You have 2... more.

What is Final Fantasy XIV’s battle like? Analysis of the alpha version’s screenshot. •1. Action menu icons •2. Selective icons •3. Character or enemy’s name •4. Log window •5. Mini map Action menu icons 1. Mode buttonThis switches between passive mode, which is the default mode, and active mode, the mode where the adventurer readies her weapon. During passiv... more.

Wow! Ever since the big announcement at VanaFest 2010 regarding the start of beta for Final Fantasy XIV, we all have been waiting to hear any new tidbits from Square Enix. Tonight, the floodgates have opened once more to a plethora of new and amazing information! First off, some news straight from Famitsu thanks to our friends over at Zam. The new details include a development team interview di... more.

The day of the FFXIV Beta Test Site opening is upon us.  Many people are anxiously awaiting a chance to play the alpha build and test out game play.  What better time than today for Square Enix to give us more detailed information about some of the classes people will be playing around with!  Both Weekly Famitsu and Dengeki PlayStation have big spreads on FFXIV this week.  Jumping the gun thou... more.