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The 2011 MMORPG.com Awards
It's that time of year when the staff of MMORPG.com gets together and looks back over the long list of 2011's MMOs in order to hand out our coveted "Best Of..." awards. See what we think were the movers and shakers of 2011. Have different thoughts? Let us know in the comments!
Posted on 12/19/2011 by William Murphy
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Game Overhaul Interview
During a recent conference call, MMORPG.com Associate Editor Suzie Ford had the opportunity to speak with members of the Final Fantasy XIV team including Naoki Yoshida, Director & Producer, Sage Sundi, Global Online Producer and Michael Christopher Koji Fox, Title Translator. The discussion centered around the just-revealed 'road map' for development leading up to FFXIV v2.0 in late 2012. Check out the interview and then let us know what you think in the comments!
Posted on 10/19/2011 by Suzie Ford -
1.19 Patch Impressions
The arrival of last week's Final Fantasy XIV v1.19 patch has been heralded by many players as a 'game changer', a great step in the right direction for the troubled game. Others, however, are less than impressed. MMORPG.com's Adam Tingle has taken a look at the v1.19 patch and offers a few impressions from the perspective of FFXIV veterans and for those returning/new players. Check it out and then weigh in with your impressions in the comments.
Posted on 10/11/2011 by Adam Tingle -
Any Better a Year Later?
With the v1.19 patch set to hit Final Fantasy XIV later this week, MMORPG.com's Adam Tingle decided to check out the game. It's been over a year and a lot of updates and changes have been implemented since Adam's last foray. He's got a lot to say about Final Fantasy as it stands now. Read on!
Posted on 09/27/2011 by Adam Tingle -
2010 Awards: Biggest Disappointment
The month of December has come and gone, taking 2010 with it. Some say good riddance, some look back fondly, but no matter how you slice it, that puppy’s behind us and we’re all moving forward to 2011. For the team here at MMORPG.com, we’ve just got one tiny loose thread to tie up before we officially start the new year: We have to announce the winners of the 2010 MMORPG.com Reader’s Choice Awards! Today we take a look at the Biggest Disappointment of 2010.
Posted on 01/06/2011 by Jon Wood -
The Quiz: Bill Murphy Edition
No, it's not a quiz about Bill Murphy but it is based on his latest list of the worst MMO launches in recent memory. MMORPG.com's Drew Wood took inspiration from The List and created questions for each of the games mentioned plus a few extras. See how you do in The Quiz: Bill Murphy Edition and let us know in the comments below.
Posted on 01/05/2011 by Drew Wood -
2010 Awards: New Game of the Year
In today's round of voting in the 2010 Reader's Choice awards here at MMORPG.com, we invite you to check out this year's crop of new games and select your favorite, or even 'none of the above' for 2010.
Posted on 12/03/2010 by Jon Wood -
A First Look
In her latest feature for MMORPG.com, writer Carolyn Koh takes on the Herculean task of writing about Final Fantasy XIV. Carolyn readily admits that the article is a 'first look' at the game as the depth of FFXIV will require more time to pen an authoritative review. However, Carolyn has some strong opinions about what she's experienced thus far, even going so far as to call it a 'love hate' relationship. Check out Carolyn's thoughts about Final Fantasy XIV and then add yours on our forums.
Posted on 10/14/2010 by Carolyn Koh -
Eorzea Preview
Now that Final Fantasy XIV has officially launched, MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh has a first hand preview of Eorzea. In this comprehensive look at the new game world, Carolyn covers basic information about races, classes, the armory system, combat, harvesting, crafting, questing, travel and something called "old school gameplay". Check out Carolyn's impressions of her first day in her Eorzea Preview.
Posted on 10/01/2010 by Carolyn Koh -
Top 5 MMO Learning Curves
The List this week focuses on our favorite MMOs and the learning curves employed. How long it takes a player to pick up and play a game largely determines how long their tenure will be. Find out which games MMORPG.com's Bill Muphy thinks make it tough on the newest players and then add your thoughts on the forums!
Posted on 09/28/2010 by William Murphy
Previews
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Eorzea Preview
Now that Final Fantasy XIV has officially launched, MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh has a first hand preview of Eorzea. In this comprehensive look at the new game world, Carolyn covers basic information about races, classes, the armory system, combat, harvesting, crafting, questing, travel and something called "old school gameplay". Check out Carolyn's impressions of her first day in her Eorzea Preview.
Posted on 10/01/2010 by Carolyn Koh -
Disciples of the Hand Pt. 2
Last week, MMORPG.com correspondent Thomas Allegood wrote a preview of some of the crafting professions in Final Fantasy XIV, members of the Disciples of the Hand. He continues the crafting preview with a look at the Goldsmith, the Armourer, and the Woodworker.
Posted on 07/19/2010 by Thomas Allegood -
Disciples of the Hand
Once again, we delve into the world of Eorzea to find out more about the new crafting system. Unlike many MMORPGs where crafting and gathering are side jobs, Square-Enix has brought these jobs into the mainstream, by actually making them playable classes. Let's see what they have in store for us using this new and somewhat controversial system.
Posted on 07/12/2010 by Thomas Allegood -
Answering the Basics
Final Fantasy XIV is a keenly anticipated game but with information hard to find at times, players and fans are left with many questions. MMORPG.com's Thomas Allegood lifts the lid of the latest MMO entry from Square Enix and does his level best to answer some of those questions.
Posted on 07/07/2010 by Thomas Allegood
Interviews
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Game Overhaul Interview
During a recent conference call, MMORPG.com Associate Editor Suzie Ford had the opportunity to speak with members of the Final Fantasy XIV team including Naoki Yoshida, Director & Producer, Sage Sundi, Global Online Producer and Michael Christopher Koji Fox, Title Translator. The discussion centered around the just-revealed 'road map' for development leading up to FFXIV v2.0 in late 2012. Check out the interview and then let us know what you think in the comments!
Posted on 10/19/2011 by Suzie Ford -
A Talk With Robert Peeler
MMORPG.com's Derek Gordon recently spoke with Robert Peeler, the Community Planner and Service Manager for Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIV about the game.
Posted on 09/15/2009 by Derek Gordon -
Q&A At E3 2009
MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh interviews Hiromichi Tanaka and Nobuaki Komoto, producer and director of Final Fantasy XIV Online.
Posted on 06/05/2009 by Carolyn Koh
Media
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Six New Shots
Six new screenshots of Final Fantasy XIV from today's massive official website update!
Posted on 08/07/2009 by Michael Bitton
General Article
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1.19 Patch Impressions
The arrival of last week's Final Fantasy XIV v1.19 patch has been heralded by many players as a 'game changer', a great step in the right direction for the troubled game. Others, however, are less than impressed. MMORPG.com's Adam Tingle has taken a look at the v1.19 patch and offers a few impressions from the perspective of FFXIV veterans and for those returning/new players. Check it out and then weigh in with your impressions in the comments.
Posted on 10/11/2011 by Adam Tingle -
Any Better a Year Later?
With the v1.19 patch set to hit Final Fantasy XIV later this week, MMORPG.com's Adam Tingle decided to check out the game. It's been over a year and a lot of updates and changes have been implemented since Adam's last foray. He's got a lot to say about Final Fantasy as it stands now. Read on!
Posted on 09/27/2011 by Adam Tingle -
A First Look
In her latest feature for MMORPG.com, writer Carolyn Koh takes on the Herculean task of writing about Final Fantasy XIV. Carolyn readily admits that the article is a 'first look' at the game as the depth of FFXIV will require more time to pen an authoritative review. However, Carolyn has some strong opinions about what she's experienced thus far, even going so far as to call it a 'love hate' relationship. Check out Carolyn's thoughts about Final Fantasy XIV and then add yours on our forums.
Posted on 10/14/2010 by Carolyn Koh -
PAX Panel Report
At the recent PAX convention, MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh sat in on the Square Enix panel. The discussion, of course, centered on Square Enix's latest MMO, Final Fantasy XIV. The team presented information about player community, quests, boss mobs and more. Keep reading to find out what else Carolyn discovered during the PAX panel.
Posted on 09/15/2010 by Carolyn Koh -
Sometimes You Just Have to Grind It Out
MMORPG.com columnist Michael Lafferty tackles one of MMO players' biggest complaints: THE GRIND. Michael has discovered that, as his title says, sometimes you just have to grind it. With this in mind, Michael talks to several game developers about the issue. Find out what they have to say about THE GRIND, leveling, starting areas and trying not to make games feel like work.
Posted on 07/14/2010 by Guest Writer -
FFXI to FFXIV – Jurassic Park to The Lost World
MMORPG.com contributor Eric Barnett writes this look at what will happen to Final Fantasy XI when Final Fantasy XIV launches.
Posted on 04/16/2010 by Eric Barnett
Awards
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2010 Awards: Biggest Disappointment
The month of December has come and gone, taking 2010 with it. Some say good riddance, some look back fondly, but no matter how you slice it, that puppy’s behind us and we’re all moving forward to 2011. For the team here at MMORPG.com, we’ve just got one tiny loose thread to tie up before we officially start the new year: We have to announce the winners of the 2010 MMORPG.com Reader’s Choice Awards! Today we take a look at the Biggest Disappointment of 2010.
Posted on 01/06/2011 by Jon Wood -
2010 Awards: New Game of the Year
In today's round of voting in the 2010 Reader's Choice awards here at MMORPG.com, we invite you to check out this year's crop of new games and select your favorite, or even 'none of the above' for 2010.
Posted on 12/03/2010 by Jon Wood -
Most Anticipated Game of 2010
The editorial staff here at MMORPG.com has made their decisions, and today we continue to unveil the winners of the 2009 MMORPG.com awards by naming our Most Anticipated MMO of 2010.
Posted on 01/08/2010 by Jon Wood
Column
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The Quiz: Bill Murphy Edition
No, it's not a quiz about Bill Murphy but it is based on his latest list of the worst MMO launches in recent memory. MMORPG.com's Drew Wood took inspiration from The List and created questions for each of the games mentioned plus a few extras. See how you do in The Quiz: Bill Murphy Edition and let us know in the comments below.
Posted on 01/05/2011 by Drew Wood -
Top 5 MMO Learning Curves
The List this week focuses on our favorite MMOs and the learning curves employed. How long it takes a player to pick up and play a game largely determines how long their tenure will be. Find out which games MMORPG.com's Bill Muphy thinks make it tough on the newest players and then add your thoughts on the forums!
Posted on 09/28/2010 by William Murphy -
I Think I'll Rest For Just a Moment
In this week's Player Perspectives column, MMORPG.com's Jaime Skelton looks at the newly uncovered fatigue system scheduled for Final Fantasy XIV. The system has been the cause of a lot of consternation across the internet and Jaime offers some of her thoughts. Read Player Perspectives and then participate in the discussion on our forums.
Posted on 08/27/2010 by Jaime Skelton -
Top 10 Games of 2012
Jon breaks out his crystal ball and peers three years down the road. Which 10 games will dominate the market then?
Posted on 08/11/2009 by Jon Wood
