Victoria Rose
Victoria's been writing about games for over eight years, including small former tenures with Polygon and Fanbyte. She mostly spends time in FFXIV, head-deep in roleplay campaigns or stubbornly playing Black Mage through high-end raids. Former obsessions include Dota 2 and The Secret World (also mostly roleplaying). Come visit their estate: Diabolos (Crystal DC), Goblet, Ward 4, Plot 28.
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FFXIV director Naoki Yoshida said the team has explored other playable franchise games within the MMORPG.
Take a first look at the highly anticipated graphics update coming with the new Dawntrail expansion.
By allowing the player to see the consequences of their choices, does Harmony: The Fall of Reverie's define the future of its intertwining genres?
It took over five months, but Final Fantasy 14 columnist Victoria's static cleared a raid of the highest level. But how?
With the launch of Endwalker in late 2021 also came a slew of exciting other additions to Final Fantasy XIV. One of the most hyped-up ones of the team was the release of this game's edition of the Immerse Gamepack, a sound-enhancing software that promised accessible surround-sound output. We put it through its paces to see if it was worth the hassle.
A new wave of content patches arrives with a new story and a new raid. Is it worth chasing the throne of Golbez?
The triple-A game was once the darling of the industry. Now, they bring their developers and players anxiety. It's time to bring them down to size.
It's not essential to know that Waven is in the same universe as some of Ankama's other hit games such as Wakfu and Dofus. But if you loved those games, Ankama's upcoming game, Waven, will absolutely pique your interest.
Having trouble getting around as a Black Mage? Victoria, the resident Black Mage player, goes over movement tricks to practice.
Looking to swap your gaming chair for something more ergonomic? The SIHOO M18 Classic comes in with an affordable price and good build quality. At $199.99, is it worth upgrading to? Find out in this review!
High-difficulty endgame content of FFXIV is tantalizing to those who want a new challenge--go forth with confidence!
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.
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!
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!
Finally, after warding off PvP addiction, columnist Victoria is hooked on Crystalline Conflict. But why now, and why is it actually good?
