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MMORPG Columns

The Eorzea Prospect

In this weekly column, Jatobi takes a look at the world of FFXIV and the many things going on in the endless adventure.

A 2024 Year in Review for Final Fantasy XIV (And What Square Enix Needs To Do in 2025)

With a tumutulous year behind FFXIV, our columnist Victoria looks behind, and ahead, at the bumps and tumbles the MMORPG took.


Dawntrail Proves Final Fantasy XIV Should Become an Anthology Story - The Eorzea Prospect

The Warrior of Light has seen and done it all. They've traveled across time and dimensions, befriended literal gods, and even saved the very fabric of existence. Where do you go from there?


Wrong Answers Only: Why Is FFXIV Still Facing Months-Long DDoS Attacks?--The Eorzea Prospect

Final Fantasy 14 has been facing nonstop DDoS attacks since April, and with a lack of answers, columnist Victoria's wondering why.


I Drank Dew: Documenting the Journey to the FFXIV Mountain Dew Gaming Shirt

When Victoria and her roommate saw a FFXIV tee for a Mountain Dew promo, they knew they needed it--even if it took enduring 40 bottles.


FFXIV's Server and Graphics Upgrades Makes the Decade-Old MMORPG Feel Endless

With a slew of new upgrades in Final Fantasy 14, our columnist feels like the game will actually hold up on its ten-year roadmap.


Eorzea Prospect: Final Fantasty XIV Is The Best MMO For New Players

Of the myriad MMOs out there, the debate of which is the best for new players wages on. Kate weighs in with why Final Fantasy XIV is the best


Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker's Loporrits Deserve An Apology For Your Mean Comments

One more spicy Endwalker take before FFXIV's new expansion launches: The Loporrits were meant to make you angry.


FFXIV Dawntrail Media Tour Overview: Much to See, More to Come

At the LA stop of the Dawntrail Media Tour, our FFXIV columnist Victoria got to get hands-on with a demo as the event returns to its in-person form.


FFXIV Dawntrail: Black Mage Job Changes You Need To Know

We got hands-on at the Dawntrail Media Tour to learn more about the changes coming to the Black Mage class.


Final Fantasy 14 Is Best Played Without FOMO

With so much endgame content and buyable items, Victoria chats finding zen in non-completionism.


First Look At Asura, The FFXIV FanFest Battle Challenge Trial

After the new Final Fantasy 14 expansion was announced, we got to take on one of its first bosses.


What Clearing FFXIV's Ultima Weapon Ultimate Raid As Black Mage Taught Me

It took over five months, but Final Fantasy 14 columnist Victoria's static cleared a raid of the highest level. But how?


Final Fantasy 14 Endgame: What to Do After the Story

Once you beat the FFXIV main story, there's plenty to explore in the endgame. We go over the top activities to try, from your standard raids to gameplay bingo.


How To Do Your First Multiplayer Final Fantasy 14 Dungeon, Trial or Raid

Despite efforts to ramp up solo player capabilities, FFXIV is an MMORPG, which means many duties require other players to join. We have some tips to help you prepare!


Should I Try (Or Return To) Final Fantasy 14 in 2023?

All eyes have been on FFXIV the past few years, but a new MMORPG can be intimidating. We go over what to keep in mind if you're looking to dive in!