Translated by the specialists at zam, here’s an insightful interview into the currently ongoing process of the FFXIV beta test… - The alpha test has begun and would it be accurate to say that the whole world is watching? At this stage of testing there is only a limited amount of players, but the development team has taken their first big step. I’d like to talk about how you feel the tes... more.

Final Fantasy XIV has finished 3 alpha tests, it's a pity for those who didn't get the chance to join the test, but it also wasn't an enjoyment for those who joined the test! Because of countless bugs, players wasted half of their time on login and logout. In a not exaggerated word, players just tested login and logout, and their reports are nothing but complaints. The 3rd test ended just after an... more.

Square Enix has opened up a brand new YouTube channel for Final Fantasy XIV! Check it out here.  In "Life in Eorzea" #1, Square Enix staff members give viewers a brief introduction to their characters and what they can do within the game.  Unfortunately, it's all in Japanese, but here is what's going on: First, we are introduced to Riekom, Julia and Aratam, our narrators.  They are... 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 Secret Bonus Stage at VanaFest2010 came and went before we knew it, but it is by far the one part of the show that I am most asked about.  It was a section of VanaFest that was meant as an exclusive for the attendees, and as such, we were explicitly told that no photos could be taken during the movie. In addition, as many of you now know, they followed up the teaser for Final Fantasy X... more.

As most of you probably already know, last weekend we sent one of our own staff to Vana'Fest in Tokyo, Japan and he reported a lot of interesting information about both FFXIV and FFXI. He's going to post much more information this week, so make sure to check back for that! Since then, a few things have happened. A lot of people are reporting that they've received invitations to the FFXIV beta (... more.

Less than a week ago we were reporting that FFXIV might be coming to Xbox because of a Linkedin profile. Just a few days before that, we reported that Amazon was taking pre-orders for FFXIV. Now what happens when those two stories have a baby? You guessed it. Amazon is now taking pre-orders for FFXIV on Xbox! Not much else to this story, but seems strange that Amazon would go to the troubl... more.

Through an interview with Japanese magzine, Square Enix said that an alpha test will start before the FFXIV beta and there will be about 10 percent of the finished product that players can play in beta test. Here are questions about the beta test. You can read more info through the link below: Page1 Is this an empire airship? This sky-filling airship seems to be one of the Garlean Empire’... more.