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Re: Are you looking forward to FFXIV? I can't wait for beta to start. I knew the game would be good but it's shaping up to be great. I won't compare it to WoW or say it's a WoW killer because I doubt it will be but it will give WoW the biggest run for it's money of all games released during it's rein. |
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 kingdome74What Have You DonePremium
join:2002-03-27
Syracuse, NY
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| I hope is has nothing to do with WoW. It was a great game that got caught up in it's own success. It's time for a game to blaze a new trail and I can't wait. I'd almost pay just to play the beta.
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Most of the Alpha/Beta testers have played WoW so there's a very heavy push to use the best of FFXI with the best of WoW as well as other MMORPG's to create FFXIV into the best MMORPG out. It's doubtful they will be able to capture WoW's success but they will shatter FFXI's success with FFXIV. |
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kingdome74What Have You DonePremium
join:2002-03-27
Syracuse, NY
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| I played WoW for 4 years and in my opinion the game started downhill when TBC rolled and WotLK sealed it. As the amount of subscribers arced upwards the game play, for me, spiraled down. That's fine. Bliz makes great games intended to bring in the most money they can. It's just not my cup of tea anymore. That said I will probably buy Cat when it rolls but I can't say I'm overly excited about any of the changes. What I am excited about is FFXIV because it looks like it's going to bring a lot more individual customization within the MMORPG platform instead of this ICC piece of gear goes with this cookie cutter class and so on. The complete inversion of that thinking is pretty darn exciting!
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Look for more beta invites in the next 2 weeks or so. They are hinting they want to 'double' the tester base for beta. They are at like 15,000 now so there's a good chance a few more DSLR people will get in over the next few weeks. |
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join:2009-10-13
Columbus, NE
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| said by ElminsterOld:Look for more beta invites in the next 2 weeks or so. They are hinting they want to 'double' the tester base for beta. They are at like 15,000 now so there's a good chance a few more DSLR people will get in over the next few weeks. For the love of Christ I damn well better get mine.
Also, who else has given the Benchmark test a run? Curious to see what kind of results people are getting.
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kingdome74What Have You DonePremium
join:2002-03-27
Syracuse, NY
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If I had any more kids that were still young I'd give one away for an invite. |
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 KibblesPremium
join:1999-07-31
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»www.youtube.com/finalfantasyxiv
Maybe old news for some...but it seems that Beta is being finalized?
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They demoed the FFXIV beta client at E3 2 weeks ago. They said it was like 90% or so done and that beta would be coming soon in like 3-4 weeks. |
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Ephrata, PA
kudos:3 | gahhhhh....just give it to us already! |
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Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XIV will release on September 30, 2010 for the PC only. Those who purchase the collectors edition of the game will be granted early-access to begin playing on September 22, 2010. The PS3 version will not be available until March 2011. |
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I AM
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kudos:3 | AAAH!!!!!!!! DUDE! are you pulling my leg here? im going nuts at work! |
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I AM
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kudos:3 | i just jumped on amazon and confirmed this!!! i'm selling my wow account today. |
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AdaliciaPoM Nom Nom 'Mon
join:2009-10-13
Columbus, NE
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REPENT! THE END IS NEIGH! HOLY SHIT I'M STOKED. |
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Pre-ordered from futureshop.com (canada).
PUMPED. |
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Pre-ordered collectors edition. |
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said by I AM:AAAH!!!!!!!! DUDE! are you pulling my leg here? im going nuts at work! Square-Enix announced it officially! You think I'd 'pull your leg' about something like that? :P
I pre-ordered the CE version as well. Soon as I find out the server names for release I'll post which one I'm going to be on so others can join. We should be able to have a pretty nice 10-15 member guild right of the start between some old FFXI friends, some real life friends, and DSLR people.  |
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Updated info:
"Square Enix has announced (confirmed here) that Final Fantasy XIV will release on September 30, 2010 for the PC only. Those who purchase the collectors edition of the game will be granted early-access to begin playing on September 22, 2010. The PS3 version will not be available until March 2011.
Update 1: NA FFXIV Website has been updated to match the JP one. Check it out.
Update 2: Updated images from the North American website update. All images should be in English now. Also, the Standard and Collector editions of the game have different bonus items for pre-ordering.
Update 3: Square Enix has published the full press release covering this.
Update 4: Added a new concept art image relieved on the new website.
Update 5: To match Square Enix’s announcement, Blizzard has removed the NDA (non-disclosure agreement) on their WoW expansion (Cataclysm) that is currently in beta testing.
Update 6: Square Enix has posted some new FAQ entries on their JP site. The most interesting addition confirms that a base account will only have 1 character slot.
Standard Edition Details:
* Pre-order Standard Edition through Amazon.
* Will be able to start playing on September 30.
* Price: $50
* If you pre-order the Standard edition, you get a pair of Garlond Goggles that increases the speed of skill progression.
* PC only. (PS3 version will not be available until next year, estimated March 2011).
Collectors Edition Details:
* Pre-order Collectors Edition through Amazon.
* Will be able to start playing 8 days early (September 22).
* Price: $75 ($25 more than standard).
* If you pre-order the Collectors edition, you get an Onion Helm that quickens recovery from KO.
* There are a variety of other bonus items in the collectors edition.
o A behind the scenes DVD with the obligatory documentary on the making of the game.
o A travel journal with concept art pages in which players can document their in-game wanderings.
o An in-game item called the “Onion Helm.”
o A fully personalized “Right of Passage” certificate.
o Special cover illustrated by artist Yoshitaka Amano.
o A FFXIV-branded security token for use with regular password.
* PC only. (PS3 version will not be available until next year, estimated March 2011).
Monthly Pricing Details:
* Base Monthly Fee: $12.99 / £8.99 / €12.99 (includes 1 character slot and 1 retainer)
* Additional Character Slots: $3.00 / £2.10 / €3.00 per month. (8 slots max).
* Additional Retainers: $1.00 / £0.70 / €1.00 per month.
Final Fantasy XIII (13) Extra:
Those who pre-ordered FFXIII for their PS3 were given some promo-codes, which granted access to a special in-game item for FFXIV. The item is a pair of gloves, call Asuran Armguards, that can be equipped to “Enhances the effectiveness of your equipped arm or tool.” (source)
PS3 Delayed Until 2011:
Square Enix dropped a bomb on us today saying that the PS3 version of Final Fantasy XIV will be delayed until 2011. Looks like they have contradicted a statement they made last year during E3 2009 (source):
Q: Will there be a simultaneous worldwide release?
A: Yes, at the launch it will be worldwide for PS3 and PC. Four languages – Japanese, English, German and French.
Other Information:
* Beta test will start in July. So we expect around two months of closed beta and one month of open beta.
* Retainers can be used to sell items or as storage (like a bank). You are granted 1 retainer by default, and additional ones can be purchased as part of your monthly game fee.
* PC Recommended Requirements: Windows XP/Vista/7, Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 2GHz, 2GB of RAM, 15GB HDD space, NVIDIA GeForce 9600 512MB or ATI Radeon HD 2900 512MB and DirectX 9." |
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Ephrata, PA
kudos:3 | awesome awesome. is there a digital purchase anywhere? was on the square site but coudn't find a place to pre-order. saw it on amazon and was tempted but not sure if you guys knew a better, faster place. |
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Not sure on a digital download place. I normally just drive in and pick up stuff at a local Gamestop. |
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