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E3 Preview: Video Demo - FFXI

 posted by: meta3001 on Tuesday, May 2 @ 1:40 pm

Yet even more E3 Insider videos. This time, its a demo of Final Fantasy XI, in all of it's panaramic glory. Like a guided tour, get an eyeful of the multitude of environments as a solitary knight passes through different experiences a player is likely to witness.

Tracking shots give an idea of the visual scope of FFXI as a warrior battles land-dwelling oafish, multi-legged monsters, then races through desolate landscapes and gloomy fields upon a mounted bird-beast. Witness the ancient ruins, stately cities, and impressive battleships of the FFXI

To get a firsthand view of this E3 FFXI preview video, click here.

E3 Preview: Square Enix E3 Preview Page

 posted by: meta3001 on Friday, April 28 @ 2:07 pm

Square Enix has launched an FFXI site dedicated to E3. A preview of what they plan to showcase, attendees will get chance to see the newest additions to the game as well as an official first look of the expansion Treasures of Aht Urhgan. Here's a clip:

Our online team will be at E3 2006 showing off some of the new aspects from FINAL FANTASY XI and Treasures of Aht Urhgan ...

Also at E3 this year is a chance to challenge our Heroes Combat where players face Captain Volker of Bastok, Prince Trion of San d'Oria and Minister Ajido-Marujido of Windurst face to face in deadly combat! Get you friends together and beat the best.

Click here to see the Sqare Enix preview page.

FINAL FANTASY XI Update (Apr. 27)

 posted by: sevenchaos on Thursday, April 27 @ 2:40 pm

At the following time, we have performed FINAL FANTASY XI version update.

*The client software has also been updated at this time. The version update process will automatically begin upon login after the time stated below. Please follow the instructions that appear on your screen.

[Affected Period]
Apr. 27, 2006 12:00 (PDT)

[Affected Services]
FINAL FANTASY XI

[Important Update Details]
The following issues have been fixed:
- An issue wherein the wide scan would not function properly with Blue Mage , Corsair or Puppetmaster set as support job.

- An issue with incorrect automaton status display.

- Some Shadow (fomor) type monsters which have lost their target would not disappear when they are out of their radius of activity.

- During Besieged, level and speed of beastman army marching towards Al Zahbi have been modified.

Source: PlayOnline

Mega Elixir Episode 014

 posted by: sevenchaos on Wednesday, April 26 @ 3:58 pm

In this weeks episode:

• Eric's Upcoming Review
  
• PhatChocobo {Can I Have It?}
  
• Helping the Cause
  
• Static vs. Shadowgirl
  
• No Real News
  
• Music ~ It's all so good ~
  
• Colin Tells Us a Story
  
• Don't mess with Texas
  
• A Glitch in the Matrix
  
• Another Quick Story
  
• E-Mails
  
• Eric's Interruption
  
• E-Mails (Again)
  
• Chocobos in Aht Urhgan?
  

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The Feast of Swords is Back!

 posted by: sevenchaos on Tuesday, April 25 @ 12:53 pm

Vana'diel is preparing once again for the Feast of Swords! The moogles are busily buzzing around as this Far Eastern celebration of boys' healthy growth draws nearer, but all the excitement seems to be due to yet another harrowing setback...

And so, the moogles are once again asking for help from the "courageous, illustrious, and awe-inspiring adventurers of Vana'diel" (in their own pleading words). Will you answer their call?

Learn more here!

Source: PlayOnline

New MMO from Square Enix?

 posted by: sevenchaos on Saturday, April 22 @ 7:45 pm

During an interview with Japanese news site Impress, Final Fantasy XI producer Hiromichi Tanaka has hinted that his development team could be working on an entirely new MMORPG for Sony's next-generation console.

No further details were let slip on the new project, although Tanaka commented that the new MMO would be developed for both PS3 and Windows Vista. It's possible that further announcements on the new project may be disclosed at E3 in May, where the focus is likely to centre heavily on software for Sony's machine, just as Microsoft stole the show last year in preparation for the Xbox 360's November launch.

Source: Gamesindustry.biz

Screenshots to celebrate FFXI Releases

 posted by: meta3001 on Wednesday, April 19 @ 5:27 pm

With Square Enix's double announcements today regarding the Final Fantasy XI expansion pack Treaure of Aht Urghan and live service for the XBox 360, they also released some special screenshots to celebrate celebrate. Here are a few from LQGaming's gallery:

Treasures of Aht Urhgan - Official Press Release

 posted by: sevenchaos on Wednesday, April 19 @ 4:56 pm

TREASURES ARE IN STORE FOR FINAL FANTASY XI FANS

Simultaneous Service Launches for All Regions Today for World's First Triple-cross-platform, Triple-Region MMO



Los Angeles, Calif. (April 19, 2006) - Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix� interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that service is live for FINAL FANTASY® XI on Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the all-new expansion pack, Treasures of Aht Urhgan�, in North America, Europe and Japan. This is the first ever simultaneous service launch for the title. Available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Windows® and Xbox 360 for the first time, FINAL FANTASY XI provides gamers with an endless and ever-evolving gameplay experience set in the vaunted FINAL FANTASY universe.

Born as a result of enormous fan demand, the Treasures of Aht Urhgan is the third expansion to the award-winning, cross-platform massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG). Players will explore the all-new land of Aht Urhgan and embark on daring adventures against new hordes of beastmen. Exciting new modes, such as "Besieged," an all-out battle for survival, and "Assault," a deadly excursion behind enemy lines, bring new suspense and excitement to one of gaming's most exhilarating universes. As an added bonus, the Xbox 360 version comes packaged with the Rise of the Zilart®, Chains of Promathia� and Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion packs.

FINAL FANTASY XI is the first MMORPG capable of simultaneous multiplayer action across three different platforms, allowing players to take up arms together on PlayStation 2, Windows or Xbox 360 whether they are in North America, Europe or Japan.

Treasures of Aht Urhgan In-Stock Now!

 posted by: sevenchaos on Tuesday, April 18 @ 2:12 pm

The LQGaming Store is pleased to announce that Treasures of Aht Urhgan is now In-Stock and ready to ship on all three available platforms. Those ordering the PC version will receive an E-Mail containing their registration code within 30 minutes of placing an order.

Click here to visit the LQGaming Store's Final Fantasy XI selection.

The Version Update Has Arrived!

 posted by: sevenchaos on Tuesday, April 18 @ 1:55 am

The highly anticipated version update for Treasures of Aht Urhgan is here at last! All of the exciting new content you've seen on this site, plus a host of other changes and additions can be viewed in detail here.

We are also proud to announce the simultaneous commencement of worldwide service for the Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion disc! Details here.

Source: PlayOnline