We’re pleased to announce that FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn will officially launch on Tuesday, August 27, 2013!

Players who have version 1.0 will not need to purchase FFXIV: ARR to continue playing on the PC. However, version 1.0 owners that wish to play the PlayStation 3 version will need to purchase a copy for the PlayStation 3. Existing users that are planning on purchasing a new copy of FFXIV: A Realm Reborn are encouraged to read all of the important information beforehand.

Players who have version 1.0 will not need to purchase FFXIV: ARR to continue playing on the PC. However, version 1.0 owners that wish to play the PlayStation 3 version will need to purchase a copy for the PlayStation 3. There are a number of points that you should be aware of should you consider purchasing a ne

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HNNNNNNNG THE EXCITEMENT!

Fernehawlres of SE's FFXIV comminity

has these character creation ScreenShots to share

and boy is the wait LONG for phase 3

2. MORE. WEEKS!

THEY LISTENED!!!

Hey guys!
Fernehalwes here.


We've received a two-tonze truckload of feedback on character creation since the alpha test, and from what I saw in today's build, much has changed since then. If you thought there were a lot of options before, wait until you see all the new ways to customize your avatar, including...


An extended hair color palette, plus a plethora of playful tattoos.

Several new hairstyles for men... (omg The Fade!)

Several new hairstyles for women, including...OMG! Long hair options! And is that a SLIDER on the right for ear size!?

And a slider for height!? What else could there be a slider for!?!??

And purple whiskers!? And purple eyes!?

And OH MY GOD MY EYES THE RED IT BURNS!

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Currently Dragon Nest is under maintenace

and remember that report I did just yesterday about Kali?

This is what appeared on Dragon Nest's news post:

EDIT:

The site has been updated with more information!

Dear players,
We will be performing a scheduled game update on Dragon Nest on

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 7:00 AM Pacific (10:00 AM Eastern).
During this period, all servers will be unavailable.

We will provide a status updated at 1:00 PM Pacific (4:00 PM Eastern).
-Start Time-Pacific: 7:00 AM Thursday, May 16, 2013Eastern: 10:00 AM Thursday, May 16, 2013
-Changes and Updates-The Kali content will be released.

This update includes the following:- New Kali character will be added.- The Great Kali Race and Level Up Event will begin.- New items will be added to the Dragon Egg.- A variety of Kali h...

Microsoft has teamed up with Square Enix to promote FFXIVARR for Windows 8.

Now as we know, Windows 8 has had a very rough launch this past year.

So, who better than Square Enix to help Microsoft make it's mark again with windows 8?

(Try to count how many classes you see in the above wallpaper)

While Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is not coming to the Xbox 360, Square Enix has partnered with Microsoft to promote the game, and the result is a website (in Japanese) on which players can share their thoughts on the game and on the Final Fantasy franchise to be immortalized on a series of text art panels that use as a base some beautiful character illustrations by the game’s character designer Akihiko Yoshida.
In addition to the initial warrior picture we got two new ones, featuring a lo

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