GamesRadar - Final Fantasy XI

New Final Fantasy XI Wedding Service Is Live (News)

Nov 19, 2009

It was announced some time ago that Square-Enix would make it easier for Final Fantasy XI players to get married in-game, with the vague insinuation that the feature would go live at around the same time as the version update. Sure enough, the new wedding system is now in place, and it makes the entire procedure so much easier that it's almost trivial.

Final Fantasy XI Ultimate Collection Gets November Release Date (News)

Oct 14, 2009

GamingShogun.com writes: "The Final Fantasy XI Ultimate Collection will hit retail shelves on November 10th. This edition of the game will feature a low price of $19.99 as well as serve as a collection of EVERY bit of content developed for the game..."

Final Fantasy XI - A Shantotto Ascension: The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born (Video)

Sep 28, 2009

The first MMO for Xbox 360 is a port of a three-year-old game, and one that assumes that you already know how to play it.

Final Fantasy XI Original Silver Dog Tag Available for Pre-Order (News)

Sep 24, 2009

Square Enix Ltd. today announced that the second product in the Final Fantasy XI Players' Collection the Original Silver Dog Tag is now available for pre-order. The Final Fantasy XI Players' Collection is a series of collectible accessories designed exclusively with fans of Final Fantasy XI in mind. Available for a limited time only, and produced in a made-to-order quantity only, the Final Fantasy XI Players' Collection allows players to always keep Vana'diel close to heart no matter where they go.

Final Fantasy XI gets an all-in-one release (News)

Aug 31, 2009

The complete Final Fantasy XI experience is to be made available on one disc over in Japan. "The Final Fantasy XI Vana'diel Collection 2" consists of every Final Fantasy XI expansion released in stores to date in addition to the recently released downloadable expansions, on disc for the first time.

For your 6090 Yen you'll get Final Fantasy XI, Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promanthia, Treasures of Aht Urhgan and Wings of the Goddess. In addition to these original disc-based expansions you'll also get your hands on the three recently released downloadable scenarios, on disc for the first time.

411mania: The Release List for the Week of August 24, 2009 (News)

Aug 26, 2009

411mania talks about this week's game releases. Highlights include Dissidia: Final Fantasy, Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy, Metroid Prime Trilogy, Cursed Mountain, and Harvest Moon: Magical Melody.

Final Fantasy XI - A Moogle Kupo (Video)

Jul 13, 2009

The first MMO for Xbox 360 is a port of a three-year-old game, and one that assumes that you already know how to play it.

RandomNPC : Presale Date for Next FFXI DLC Revealed (News)

Jul 3, 2009

John "Karlinn" Boske writes "Square Enix has announced that the next mini-expansion for Final Fantasy XI will be available for prepurchase worldwide on Sunday, July 5. Titled A Moogle Kupo d'Etat - Evil in Small Doses, the story apparently focuses on how a single drop of rain in a run-down Mog House spells trouble for Moogles everywhere, or something. You had to know something was up when every level one schmoe in the game got their own personal flying butler, no questions asked."

Final Fantasy XI (Screenshots)

Jun 30, 2009

July Version Update Scheduled for Final Fantasy XI (News)

Jun 10, 2009

Yes, yes, you're all clamoring about Final Fantasy XIV, but let's get real here people and get to the present. Final Fantasy XI isn't dead yet and it's getting itself a nice version update.

The upcoming version update will bring a new slew of Wings of the Goddess missions as usual, but players will also be able to look forward to seeing brand new areas of past Vana'diel being made available, more job adjustments like what was done with the White Mage, more additions to campaign and Moblin Maze Mongers, and even more that's still being kept secret.

Final Fantasy XI Begins Character Reactivation Service (News)

May 30, 2009

A new service is now available for former players who wish to revive a character deleted longer than the original three-month time limit.

"The Character Reactivation Service offers customers who have deleted their characters an opportunity to adventure through Vana'diel once again with their original characters."

Video game music makes The Silence of the Lambs better (Video)

May 29, 2009

The first MMO for Xbox 360 is a port of a three-year-old game, and one that assumes that you already know how to play it.

Video game music makes The Silence of the Lambs better (Feature)

May 29, 2009

VIDEO: A moment of high drama given a tuneful boost. ...

Final Fantasy's April Version Update Is Live (News)

Apr 15, 2009

Sure, the majority of people are clamoring over Patch 3.1 for World of Warcraft today, but you Final Fantasy XI users already received something just as juicy -- the April version update.

For those of you not in the know, the April update launched expansions to many of the current game systems -- such as Moblin Maze Mongers, Fields of Valor, and Campaign -- and also added the ability for players to enchant items via "Item Augmentation." The update also added some nice changes to the White Mage, Red Mage, and Summoner classes, and will be the first of Square-Enix's revisit to all of the classes in FFXI.

FF11 Players to pay for Account Security, Bigger Inventory (News)

Apr 1, 2009

In a move that has annoyed and disappointed more than a few fans, Square Enix has decided to make some changes to FF11 including charging users for an all new 'Account Security Key' USB drive that protects players from hackers and account theft.

New FFXI Content Out Today (News)

Mar 23, 2009

Head over to the PlayOnline store to grab your copy of "A Crystalline Prophecy", or read more to see what you get for your money.

Square Enix Announces release date of DLC for FFXI (News)

Mar 16, 2009

Quote form Tiltedscreen.com

"Well no one can ever say that Sqaure Enix doesn't support their games. Square Enix announces today the first in a series of three previously announced add-on scenarios for their MMO game, FINAL FANTASY XI, will be available for purchase on 23rd March, 2009. The DLC scenario, titled "A Crystalline Prophecy – Ode of Life Bestowing," will be available exclusively for online purchase through the PlayOnline® Viewer, and will be priced at €9.99 and £7.99 or about $13.00 USD and $11.00 USD."

FFXI 'Crystalline Prophecy' Content Dated (News)

Mar 16, 2009

Square Enix, today announced that the first in a series of three previously announced add-on scenarios for their MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) game, FINAL FANTASY XI, will be available for purchase on 23rd March, 2009.

New Final Fantasy XI Arrangement Album Announced: Sanctuary (News)

Mar 12, 2009

Music from the Other Side of Vana'diel was an incredibly unique arrangement album, as the Star Onions applied their own unique style to the music from Final Fantasy XI. Many fans considered it a very love/hate album though, as the diversity was so strong; fortunately, we here at Final Fantasy Union absolutely loved the album!

Square Enix Still Workin' On That New MMO (News)

Mar 10, 2009

Talk of the company's post-Final Fantasy XI MMO has been around for years now, but during an address to investors last month, Square Enix boss Yoichi Wada re-affirmed that while Final Fantasy XI was still quite profitable for the company, it couldn't last forever.

Wada: "We are currently developing a post-Final Fantasy XI flagship title."

Square Enix developing three scenario expansions for Final Fantasy XI (News)

Feb 10, 2009

Square Enix is currently developing three downloadable scenario expansions for Final Fantasy XI (PC / Sony PlayStation 2 / Microsoft Xbox 360).

The creation of these three expansions is led by Masato Kato, who created the stories and scenarios for Final Fantasy XI and its first expansion pack, Rise of the Zilart.

- A Crystalline Prophecy – Ode of Life Bestowing
- A Moogle Kupo d'Etat – Evil in Small Doses
- A Shantotto Ascension – The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born

Square Enix Junk Mail Pisses Off Man, Man Files Lawsuit, Man Wins (News)

Jan 27, 2009

Kotaku: "An individual with no connection to Square Enix or Final Fantasy XI (he's never played it supposedly!) was being heavily spammed with FFXI re-registration emails. This individual got annoyed and took legal action.

It's believed that his email address was being used by item dealers to create Japanese PlayOnline accounts to access FFXI. He apparently was getting a ton of these emails because his address was being used to create money trading accounts that were expected to be insta-banned and then re-registered right away for the next batch of trading.

The gentleman then contacted Square Enix to complain and ask for the company to cease contacting him regarding FFXI. Square Enix, however, refused, claiming that it was impossible to stop sending these emails to just his email address. Instead of just giving up (and blocking this spam?), he took Square Enix to court.

In early 2007, he filed a lawsuit in small claims court - and lost. He didn't stop there, but appealed to a district court and won."

FFXI: EULA Enforcement & You (News)

Jan 7, 2009

The Final Fantasy XI official site at PlayOnline.com has a new article focusing on the developers' enforcement of the EULA, particularly with regard to Real Money Transactions (RMT). The piece outlines the past year's work by the Special Task Force.

1UP: Square Enix was Interested in Final Fantasy XI on PS3 (News)

Dec 8, 2008

There are lots of ways you can play the everlasting Final Fantasy XI -- on your PC, your Xbox 360, and even (in case you've forgotten) on a hard drive-equipped PlayStation 2. Where many people can't play it, though, is on PlayStation 3s, as most models lack backwards compatibility. But when we caught up with the FFXI development team at the Fan Fest event in Hollywood, California over the weekend, we learned an interesting tidbit: It turns out Square Enix was indeed looking into the possibility of releasing a version of FFXI for the PS3, until they ran into a small snag.

NXE Causes Final Fantasy XI Problems (News)

Dec 4, 2008

The New Xbox Experience has brought some shiny new features but to paraphrase Notorious B.I.G., "Mo' console interface features, mo' technical issues." Since NXE launched a couple weeks back, several gamers have encountered problems trying to run the MMORPG Final Fantasy XI on their Xbox 360.

SquareEnix Announced Three New Final Fantasy XI Expansions (News)

Nov 22, 2008

SquareEnix Ltd., the publisher of SquareEnix interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announced their plans for three new expansion scenarios for Final Fantasy XI.

Six years since its initial release, Final Fantasy XI currently has 500,000 active users playing in Europe, Japan, and...

FFXI Free Trial - Subtitled Japanese Commercials! (News)

Oct 13, 2008

These promotional videos ran in the Open Mega Theater at Tokyo Game Show 2008! It's a new comedic campaign featuring a humorous look at the world of Final Fantasy XI, and the many deep, emotional tales that flow throughout Vana'diel everyday. Enjoy!

Final Fantasy XI Fan Festival 2008 website goes live (News)

Oct 12, 2008

The official website for Square Enix's yearly fan-gathering for the Final Fantasy XI dedicated, Fan Festive 2008, is now open. This year's event is being held at the Renaissance Hollywood, Southern California and is only 54 days away with the whole thing kicking off on Friday, December 5th. There's a giveaway featuring an ultra-cute Nomad Moogle Sheild and other bits. In addition to the giveaway there will be contests aplenty. Attendees can expect a fan art contest to enter drawings and sculptures into as well as a costume contest. And finally, it wouldn't be complete without a sneak peek at an upcoming version update and a developer panel.

TGS Opening Keynote Liveblog (Square Enix) (News)

Oct 9, 2008

Today the Tokyo Game Show kicks off with a keynote from Square Enix president Yoichi Wada. Kotaku.com is expecting some big announcements so click over to the liveblog which is after the jump.

Final Fantasy XI's Insane 18-hour+ Bosses Patched Next Month (News)

Aug 23, 2008

"Included in the version update scheduled for early September will be modifications to the degree of difficulty of Pandemonium Warden (and associated pets), Absolute Virtue (and associated pets), and Jailer of Love. The aim of these changes is to create battles where a decisive outcome may be reached within a shorter period of time."

More after the jump.

Final Fantasy XI Boss Takes 24 Hours to Beat? (News)

Aug 13, 2008

Gamervision reports:

''A new patch has added some new bosses to Final Fantasy XI, including the somewhat ridiculously resilient Pandemonium Warden. A guild named Beyond the Limitation attempted to take down the Warden, but had to quit after 18 Hours of combat. One of the guild leaders reported, "People were passing out and getting physically ill. We decided to end it before we risked turning into a horrible new story about how video games ruin people's lives."

They estimated that it would have taken an additional five or six hours to beat the Pandemonium Warden, and had to question their abilities in the game. The boss changed forms every few hours, and when they finally decided to call it quits, the enemy was in it's 20th form. They are also one of the only guilds to take down the highest-level boss in the game without glitching it, so they weren't screwing up the Warden battle.''

Previews of the June Final Fantasy XI update (News)

May 26, 2008

The next version up date will usher in a number of new additions to the Campaign system, as well as several changes to existing elements.

"We Need To Go Beyond Traditional Square Enix" - Kotaku (News)

May 20, 2008

Kotaku writes:

Square Enix honcho Yoichi Wada (above, left) is worried. Western game companies are doing really well! Meaning that competition is getting harder. Yet, Wada hopes to capitalise on the Western market, aiming to increase the ratio of overseas sales from its current 50 percent to 80 percent in the next three years. According to the exec:

"We face competition not only from Japanese videogame companies but from game companies worldwide. We also see some new players from outside the videogame industry coming in... Economies of scale and breadth of scope is getting important. It may be a business alliance or it may be us taking a stake in others, but we need to go beyond traditional Square Enix."

That business alliance sounds nice and all. But, how about stop calling everything Final Fantasy? Or make things other than RPGs? Or if you are going to make RPGs, why not make the games people have been asking for for the past decade?

Final Fantasy XI '2008 edition' this month (News)

May 5, 2008

Square Enix has dated Final Fantasy XI '2008 Edition' a compilation box which will be out on PC and Xbox 360 on May 23.

The 2008 box contains the online Final Fantasy - which people are still playing, apparently - and all four expansion packs; Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia, Treasures of Aht Urghan and the latest, Wings of the Goddess.

Last year the 2007 edition hit the shelves, with the stand alone game and three ...

Final Fantasy XI 2008 Edition confirmed for May (News)

May 1, 2008

Square Enix has announced the May 23 release of Final Fantasy XI 2008 Edition, a new retail collection which includes the original Final Fantasy XI game plus all four expansions: Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia, Treasures of Aht Urghan and Wings of the Goddess.

Final Fantasy XI 2008 Edition will be released in Europe and other PAL territories on May 23, 2008.

Majority of MMO players transvestites? (News)

Mar 3, 2008

A new study from Nottingham Trent University explains the widespread underbelly of gender-swapping throughout the world MMO world. ...

The 5 worst Final Fantasy couples (Feature)

Feb 15, 2008

Final Fantasy might have given us some of the most memorable romances in videogame history - as you can see in yesterday's Top 10 Square Enix Couples feature - but not all of them have been memorable for the right reasons. Whether intentional or simply misguided, the series has always been host to some of the most awkward pairings imaginable. ...

FFXI gamer robbed, police refuse to investigate (News)

Feb 5, 2008

Play Reports: Luurs' avatar, 'Sots', had amassed the stash over four years of play, and the newspaper reveals that in total his horde was apparently worth 75 million Gil - or nearly 4,000 USD. US police authorities have, so far, refused to investigate this crime, despite Luurs identifying former friend 'Ayri' as a suspect.

Final Fantasy XI Doll Festival Fan Art Contest announced (News)

Feb 4, 2008

Square Enix's Final Fantasy XI development team announced that the Fan Art Contest during the upcoming Doll Festival that will begins in March of 2007. The official theme of this year's contest will be "The Ladies of Vana'diel." The contest will be accepting all submissions as of today until the March deadline. The official contest announcement (via the link below) has information on how to enter.

Final Fantasy XI: 7,900 Banned or Suspended (News)

Oct 24, 2007

SquareEnix, the company behind Final Fantsay XI, has announced that they have recently banned or suspended 7,900 accounts for various infractions against the user agreement. They have also released a report from their Special Task Force on the issue:

"We would like to report the termination today of multiple accounts held by players involved in the usage of third-party tools or cheats, or engaged in RMT (Real Money Trading) activities.

Based on the results of our investigation, around 6,750 PlayOnline accounts were terminated while around 1,150 accounts were temporarily suspended.
Additionally, we have increased the number of mass bannings against certain PlayOnline violations in order to prevent illegal acts."

Final Fantasy Fan Festival 2007 Contests (News)

Oct 1, 2007

SquareEnix is hosting another round of contests for the Fan Festival attendees this year. Pool your talents and master the fine arts with your entry in the Art, Costume, or Movie contests.

TGS 2007: Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess Eyes-on (News)

Sep 21, 2007

The next expansion of the land of Vana'diel will turn back the clock to a time before the events of Final Fantasy XI's storyline, before the crystal war. Square-Enix's booth was running at trailer at TGS 2007, revealing the release date to be this November 22. Featured in the footage were lots of sweeping environmental pans showing off passages hewn into snow-covered rocks, armored black chocobo, and expanses of dusty desert mesas.

Latest Final Fantasy XI expansion in November (News)

Sep 20, 2007

PC and Xbox 360 expansion pack will receive a simultaneous worldwide release. Square Enix has announced that Wings of the Goddess, the fourth expansion pack for Final Fantasy XI is to be released worldwide for PC and Xbox 360 on November 22.

Wings of the Goddess will enable players to take a step back in time and uncover the breathtaking mysteries surrounding Vana'diel's violent past.

The fourth expansion follows the release of Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia and Treasures of Aht Urhgan, which have helped attract more than 500,000 subscribers to the game.

Square Enix TGS Lineup (News)

Sep 3, 2007

Square Enix's Tokyo Game Show lineup, announced today in Tokyo, is full of surprises, both good and bad. It turns out, for instance, that Dragon Quest IX will be shown, although in video form only. Also surprising is the video-only showing of The Last Remnant. That game appeared to be far enough along at the Square Enix Party earlier this year that IGN was expecting a playable debut.

Video Games: Electronic Gaming Expo winners named; Penny Arcade next (News)

Aug 10, 2007

Jon and Chip Carter of Tulsa World give their breakdown of the latest news happenings in the world of gaming. They let us in on the best of show winners from this year's E3, the happenings at the upcoming Penny Arcade Expo, the Square-Enix Fan Festival 2007 and the first North American winner of the professional Championship Gaming Series.

More after the jump...

Final Fantasy on 360 a "blank page" says Square Enix (News)

Jun 6, 2007

PS3-less Final Fantasy fans might want to think about saving a few pennies this year, as it looks like Xbox 360 isn't getting any more Final Fantasy games at all. Speaking to Japan's Nikkei BP, Square Enix's Shinji Hashimoto said that the company currently has no plans to bring the RPG series to Microsoft's console. "For the Wii, we have FF Crystal Chronicles in production," he told the website. "As for FF on the Xbox 360, it's currently a completely blank page." This is the second in a ...

Final Fantasy on PS3 and Xbox 360 Details (News)

Apr 20, 2007

Reports are coming out stating that Square could be working on a brand new Final Fantasy MMO which could be multiplatform meaning that it would be not only on the PlayStation 3, but also the Xbox 360 and the PC as well.

This news comes from an interview with Sage Sundai, the Global Online Producer of Square. He stated that the next Final Fantasy from Square Enix would likely be on other consoles besides the PS3.

The Dark side of Final Fantasy (Feature)

Apr 10, 2007

You thought Final Fantasy was all about cute cat-things named “moogles” and some brooding teens that save the world, right? Oh, you couldnt be more wrong. Little did you know that the pinnacle RPG franchise will tear your life to shit and make you a depraved maniac. Think were bluffing? Go ahead tough guy, read on about the dark side of Final Fantasy. Addiction Medical research shows that thousands of gamers worldwide cant operate without their daily fix of Final Fantasy. What do ...

Final Fantasy XI Chocobo Racing inbound (News)

Mar 27, 2007

Chocobos are skilled at way more things than just digging – weve known this for a good 16 years. Theyre excellent chefs, loyal babysitters, and if youll recall a little game called Final Fantasy VII, very good foot racers if bred correctly. So were happy to announce that youll soon be getting a little bit more for your $13 a month playing Final Fantasy XI online – Chocobo Racing. Though the fun starts with a March 29th update later this week, Square Enix will be rolling out several ...

"Final Fantasy should come to Xbox 360," says Sakaguchi (News)

Mar 19, 2007

After leaving the company to bring his RPG duo Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey to Xbox 360, Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi says that Square Enix should bring Final Fantasy to Microsoft's console. The Mistwalker boss told GameSpot: "I feel that the Final Fantasy series should come to Xbox 360 as well. This is wise. It makes so much sense to me... it has so much potential in North America and in Europe. So there's a great chance for the series to succeed on 360 as well." Continuing the ...

Tesco slashes Xbox 360 titles to under £16 (News)

Jan 25, 2007

Supermarket giant Tesco is flogging a selection of high profile Xbox 360 titles for as low as £15.97 in a truly shocking piece of next-gen price cutting that has raised fears of price deterioration on Xbox 360 products.

Even though Xbox 360 has been out for a little over a year, it marks a huge decline in game pricing from when the console launched, when the majority of titles were sold for around £50.

Square's Final Fantasy XI and Ubisoft's King Kong have hit the lowest-ever price of £15.97 at Tesco's online store, while triple-A Eidos duo Tomb Raider and Hitman as well as Activision titles Gun and X-Men are available for £17.97.

This latest piece of ruthless price cutting from supermarket giant Tesco will once again raise fears that price deterioration on Xbox 360 games is already setting in Â¿ not to mention the damage to the perceived value of the console's games.

TGS 2006: Square-Enix Lineup (News)

Sep 1, 2006

Square-Enix has announced its lineup for the 2006 Tokyo Game Show, which is being held from September 22 until September 24 in Makuhari Messe via Chiba, Japan.

Playable Demos:

Dragon Quest Monsters Joker (NDS)
Seiken Densetsu IV (PS2)
Chocobo no Mahou Ehon (DS)
Final Fantasy III (DS)
Final Fantasy XI (PS2/X360)
Project Sylpheed (X360)
Dragon Quest Monsters (Mobile)
Dragon Quest: Fushigi na Dungeon (Mobile)
Seiken Densetsu: Final Fantasy Gaiden (Mobile)
Front Mission 2089 (Mobile)
Pokemate (Mobile)

Non-Playable (Video Only)

Final Fantasy V Advance (GBA)
Final Fantasy VI Advance (GBA)
Fabula Nova Crystallis - Final Fantasy XIII (PS3)
Fabula Nova Crystallis - Final Fantasy Versus XIII (PS3)
Final Fantasy VIII: Crisis Core (PSP)

FFXI cheaters hit with ban stick (News)

Jul 24, 2006

Cheaters beware! If you think taking advantage of others is the way to go, take this latest bit of news as a mild warning. More than 2,000 players within the Final Fantasy XI MMORPG universe have had their accounts either suspended or terminated recently because of the use of some "third-party software tools."

Final Fantasy XI To Get 360 Achievements (News)

Jul 23, 2006

It seems that Square Enix's next update of its online RPG, Final Fantasy XI will introduce achievements into the Xbox 360 version of the game.

Japan Total Xbox 360 Sales and Top 20 Games Since Launch (News)

Jul 20, 2006

Here are the Top 20 best selling Xbox 360 titles in Japan, as of June 20, 2006. 144,847 units of Xbox 360 were sold in Japan since its launch in December 2005:
1.Dead or Alive 4 (Tecmo) - 89,255 units
2.Ridge Racer 6 (Bandai Namco) - 59,509 units
3.Ninety Nine Nights (Microsoft) - 34,418 units
4.Perfect Dark Zero (Microsoft) - 26,085 units
5.Rumble Roses XX (Konami) - 25,331 units
6.Project Gotham Racing 3 (Microsoft) - 24,704 units
7.Enchanted Arms (From Software) - 20,233 units
8.Need For Speed Most Wanted (EA) - 17,973 units
9.Final Fantasy XI (Square Enix) - 13,865 units
10.Dynasty Warriors 5 Special (Koei) - 10,957 units
11.FIFA 06 Road to the FIFA World Cup (EA) - 7,283 units
12.Battle Field 2 Modern Combat (EA) - 6,581 units
13.Over G (Taito) - 6,265 units
14.Pro Baseball Spirits 3 (Konami) - 5,681 units
15.Wrestle Kingdom (Yuke's) - 5,301 units
16.Tetris the Grand Master Ace (AQ Interactive) - 5,184 units
17.Kameo Elements of Power (Microsoft) - 5,121 units
18.2006 FIFA World Cup Doitsu Taikai (EA) - 5,006 units
19.Tengai Makyo Ziria (Hudson) - 4,944 units
20.Call of Duty 2 (Activision) - 4,773 units

Analyze This: Does Microsoft Need Japan to Make the Xbox 360 a Hit? (News)

Jul 19, 2006

Mike Wolf, ABI Research: "For all the talk of supporting the Japanese market with relevant titles, the [Xbox 360] launch list -- and even today -- shows a dearth of titles that will entice the Japanese game player. Ninety-Nine Nights and Final Fantasy XI are a start, but what they need are some exclusive must-haves that would drive the Japanese consumer to the console."

FFXI Sequel Denied (News)

Jul 18, 2006

Japan's Nikkei Net news service ran a story yesterday containing what appeared to be first confirmation of a sequel to Final Fantasy XI. According to the site, Square Enix is developing a true sequel to FFXI to be released on the PS3, Xbox 360 and Vista formats.

Square Enix responded to the Nekkei article today, denying the development of a sequel to FFXI. Instead, the company restated what it's been saying all along since E3 2005. The next generation massively multiplayer online RPG footage presented at the show is from a completely original title.

Final Fantasy XI Sequel in Development (News)

Jul 17, 2006

Japan's Nikkei Net news service reports today that Square Enix is currently at work on a sequel to Final Fantasy XI. The next generation massively multiplayer online RPG is being developed for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows Vista formats. Further details are not provided.

The State of RPGs: Xbox 360 (News)

Jul 7, 2006

Telling your friends you just bought an Xbox 360 wouldn't exactly indicate you'd just bought a machine with an RPG rich catalogue. As of right now, there's only one RPG available on the system, Bethesda's excellent The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and one MMORPG, Square's Final Fantasy XI. However, over the next few years the perception of the Xbox 360 is certain to change. Though not all are high-profile titles such as Final Fantasy, Valkyrie Profile, or Dragon Quest, there are a surprising number of role-playing titles in development for Microsoft's sleek white machine.
RPGs can arguably be described as the most vital genre for a console. Years after release, it's generally the RPGs that are remembered the fondest. After all, they've got detailed characters, intricate storylines, generally 20 or more hours of gameplay, and generally involve much more player emotional involvement and investment than other genres. One thing we're seeing on the Xbox 360 that wasn't evident on the Xbox is the support of Japanese RPGs. Microsoft and Mistwalker are teaming up to bring Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey to Japan, a territory where Xbox 360 sales are as impressive as a slice of bread. Thankfully, Blue Dragon is also being brought West next year, giving American Xbox 360 gamers a chance to experience a big-budget JRPG on their next generation console.

Moving past Blue Dragon, BioWare is bringing its next big title to Xbox 360 as well. Mass Effect has been nothing but impressive so far. Since the franchise is planned as a trilogy across the Xbox 360's lifespan, we're hoping for great things. RPG fans will also get BioShock, a title from Irrational Games that looks so good it won our Overall Game of the Show award for E3 2006. A number of online multiplayer games are being developed for Microsoft's console as well, including EA's Project Gray Company, Sega's Phantasy Star Universe, an upcoming Marvel MMO, and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. Other games such as Elveo...

Chocobo breeds revealed (News)

Jun 23, 2006

Sony just released some more details regarding Final Fantasy XI's new Chocobo breeding program. Included are descriptions of some of the various breeds of the giant birds most adventurers use as mounts for quick travel. Destrier Originally bred for armored combat in the nation of San d'Oria, these black Chocobos are capable of wearing heavy armor. However, since heavily armored cavalry have gone out of fashion among the realms of Vana'diel, these birds have become extremely rare... almost ...

Final Fantasy XI (Review)

Jun 5, 2006

The good news: the insanely popular Final Fantasy series of role-playing games has finally come to Xbox 360. The bad news: it's a game that's three years old. The online-only Final Fantasy XI, already out for PC and PS2, fits well with the 360's internet capabilities, but the system's first massively multiplayer RPG feels a bit like a clunky relic. Unlike a regular game, there's no ending to an MMO. The goal of FFXI is to create a character and gain levels, currency and gear by hunting ...

Pimp your chicken ride (News)

Jun 2, 2006

Good news has arrived for gamers that like a little animal husbandry mixed in with their battle against the forces of evil. The popular cross-platform massively multiplayer Final Fantasy XI is due for an upgrade, and the focal point will be the rearing of the giant, rideable chicken-beasts known as Chocobos. In the upcoming patch, players will be able to acquire the eggs of Chocobos and work to raise them into adulthood, at which point they'll be capable of breeding with other ...

Final Fantasy XI Beginner's Guide (Feature)

May 5, 2006

It's an adventure that never ends. Final Fantasy has always been a finite experience, bounded by a story that reaches a definite conclusion. Not Final Fantasy XI, though. It's been going strong for more than two years in the US, and with the release of the Xbox 360 version this week, it's available to more gamers than ever before. Whether you've just grabbed the new 360 version or got interested because of the Treasures of Aht Urghan expansion pack that hit the PS2 and PC this week, we've got ...

Final Fantasy XI Beginner's Guide, Day 4 (Feature)

Apr 25, 2006

Back to day 3 Day 4: Going it alone Today we'll walk you through the first 10 levels of your adventuring career and give you tips to maximize profit while doing it. Conquest Once you create a character and find your way out into the wilderness, the first thing on your mind is going to be slicing up monsters. But before you begin your bloody career, you should become acquainted with the "Conquest" system. Why? Because Conquest will be where most of your money comes from for the ...

Final Fantasy XI Beginner's Guide, Day 5 (Feature)

Apr 21, 2006

Back to Day 4 The Final Push While gil, items and experience points can take you pretty far in Final Fantasy XI, they're not always the answer. Today we'll help you through some of your first major milestones before pushing you out of the proverbial ...

Final Fantasy XI Beginner's Guide, Day 3 (Feature)

Apr 20, 2006

Back to Day 2 Day 3: MMO Boot camp If you've never played an online RPG before, be prepared to change the way you think. Sometimes it seems like the game bashes you over the head with rules - written and unwritten. So why do people bother? Because it turns out these rules actually help more than they hurt, most of the time - and the games are so addictive, anyway. In Final Fantasy XI, many of the rules are designed to force players to play with one another, and others simply aim to get them ...

Final Fantasy XI Beginner's Guide, Day 2 (Feature)

Apr 19, 2006

Back to Day 1 Day 2: Get a job If you've played other Final Fantasy games, chances are you've run into the "job system." It's a classic - it lets you totally change your character's class and abilities. Even better, once you hit level 18 you can equip a "Support Job" to make your character kick even more ass, with a sackful of new abilites. In total, Final Fantasy XI sports 18 jobs, each more classic than the last. Support Jobs operate at half the level of the main job, but can alter your ...

Final Fantasy XI: The Treasures of Aht Urghan (Preview)

Apr 10, 2006

Anyone who plays online role-playing games knows that it takes a ton of content to keep gamers satisfied - and to keep the subscription fees rolling in. Four years after launch, Square Enix's first foray into the massively multiplayer arena is still going strong. Final Fantasy XI will soon be growing once again with the release of its third expansion pack, Treasures of Aht Urghan. While hardcore fans of the game have the most to look forward to, the expansion provides ample opportunities for ...

Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan (News)

Mar 27, 2006

More information has been uncovered regarding the upcoming expansion of the world of Vana'diel. Some new enemies enter the fray in the form of the Mamool Ja tribe of beastmen that rule over the Mamool Ja Savagelands. Fortunately, in addition to the previously announced Corsair job class, Blue Mages are also scheduled to make their FFXI debut in the new expansion to combat the ever-increasing ...

Final Fantasy XI precious new shots (News)

Mar 24, 2006

The publisher and creator of the ever popular Final Fantasy series, Square Enix, has released some new shots and info about Treasures of Aht Urhgan, the third expansion pack for its MMORPG, Final Fantasy XI. The fresh provision of content will give adventurers roaming the world of Vana'diel new vocations, including the roles of Blue Mage and Corsair, extra locations to explore and the introduction of new monsters - with an original tribe of beast men, the Mamool Ja, also putting in an ...

Square Enix summons Final Fantasy fans to Santa Monica (News)

Mar 15, 2006

Joining the likes of Blizzard (World of Warcraft) and Sony Online Entertainment (EverQuest), Square Enix held its first annual Final Fantasy XI Fan Festival in Santa Monica over the blustery, unseasonably chill March 10th weekend. To fans of online role-playing games, the community is as important - if not moreso - than the gameplay itself. Pushing that sense of community into the real world is a great way to reinforce the relationship between fans ... as well as rack up some tidy merch sales. ...

Final Fantasy XI (Preview)

Feb 25, 2006

The Final Fantasy franchise dates way back to the late 80s, but for the legions of Xbox fans, it is a strange and unfamiliar universe. Final Fantasy has a reputation as the ultimate role-playing opera of blades, bows, and fireballs on the PlayStation, often starring unsettlingly pretty men. With the release of Final Fantasy XI, which has had online presence now for two years now on PS2 and PC, can the series sell its brand of androgynous she-males on the 360? FFXI plunks you down in one of ...

Achievements (Unlockable)

Jun 12, 2007

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FFXI Beginner's Guide (Cheat)

May 23, 2007

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Final Fantasy XI FAQ (FAQ)

May 25, 2006

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