To celebrate FINAL FANTASY XI reaching its 8th anniversary, Square Enix has announced that a brand new album, "FINAL FANTASY XI 8th Anniversary ~ Memories of Dusk and Dawn", is now available for purchase on iTunes.
The album is filled to the brim with some of the most recognizable songs from Vana'diel. From the soothing sounds of "Ronfaure" that accompanied your first steps outside Kingdom walls to the epic "Awakening" that brings back memories of hard-won battles, there is something for everyone.
Don't miss this perfect opportunity to relive the adventures of yesteryear as you prepare to embark on those of tomorrow!
We are excited in announcing the launching of our latest site, Halo Ring, for the mega-series by Bungie. So please take a moment to drop by and see what is going on over at the Ring. While there be sure to check out the Halo Ring Wiki section for all your needs and maybe add a bit of your knowledge while you are there. There will also be extensive beta coverage with guides, screenshots and editorials. Time to suit up!
We are excited in announcing the launching of our latest site LittleBigPlanet Factory for the ultra-fun series by Sony. So please take a moment to drop by and see what is going on over at the Factory. While there, be sure to check out the LittleBigPlanet Wiki section for all your needs and maybe add a bit of your knowledge while you are there!
Hey all you FF Fans out there. I’ve got a cool opportunity for fans of XI/XIII and XVI that might be reading our little FF blog here @ IGN. I am looking to fill three volunteer positions to get some regular content and news going.
Final Fantasy XI – I am looking for someone who is currently playing XI actively to write reviews of the bi-monthly version updates as well as an adventure’s log. What is an adventure’s log? Think of it like a mini blog letting the community know about your characters misadventures and happenings!
Final Fantasy XIII – I am working on a beginners guide to Paradigms shift and combat that should be live by the week’s end. If your further in to the game than I (second/third disc on 360) I’d love to collerabate to make the guide perfect. Also accepting general tips/hints about XIII since it just released.
Final Fantasy XIV – This one is a little less specific. Since the game is still in production information is only released a trickle at a time. If you keep up with all of the latest FF 14 news I’d love to hear from you.
All of these positions are volunteer only. I am looking for 1 – 2 submissions per game each week and will take multiple volunteers per game if the chance arrises. If your interested please pop an email to r.langdon86@gmail.com make sure to list your IGN username and desired game for coverage.
Several new screenshots have been released to help hype up the Beta event for Final Fantasy 14. If you didn’t get an invite then this is a great way to get excited. Special thanks to RPGGamer for posting these screens this morning. Visit the source link below for even more great screens.
Vanafest was held two weeks ago and a three part add-on scenario for Final Fantasy XI was announced. The official site for the add-on was since launched and we will be bringing you more news on this as it comes about. For now here is the official post from the PlayOnline website.
An announcement was made today at VanaFest 2010 for "Abyssea," an all-new three-part series of battle-oriented add-ons.
A parallel world existing beside Vana'diel, Abyssea is a land fraught with perils and home to savage hordes of heretofore unseen creatures. Ferocious, towering NMs, new-look HNMs-even the garden varieties will confound would-be challengers with their unfamiliar and formidable powers. These and a whole host more await hapless adventurers with open arms and voracious maws.
In Abyssea, concerns such as the over-population of battle areas and the need for large time investments will be a thing of the past. The development team is hard at work creating a world where parties can engage in rewarding battles with powerful foes and collect prized equipment with the least of fuss.
I’ve got a pair of Video Reviews for FFXIII for everyone this evening. Over the next few weeks I am going to be posting a collection of tips/videos and other FF13 related goodies. Let’s start things off by watching IGN and Gametrailers video reviews.
Final Fantasy 13 launched yesterday in North America and Europe. To celebrate we’re going to be posting some FF 13 related news and impressions over the next few days. Let’s start things off with a quick round of the major reviews FF 13 has received from the North American press.
"Final Fantasy XIII is a great JRPG and sports a fast-paced, challenging, satisfying battle system. The game also boasts an intricate story, a likeable cast of characters and the best visuals in the series yet (of course).
But hardcore Final Fantasy fans might be disappointed by the game's abandonment of franchise traditions like open worlds, town exploration and complex mini-games. The game is still worth buying, but it doesn't quite feel as complete as its well-loved predecessors.
"I honestly didn't expect to enjoy FFXIII much, being a fan of RPGs with intricate systems and lots of freedom to explore, but it eventually won me over by focusing on a few core features and doing them incredibly well. It's not without its shortcomings; the first half of the game suffocates from its glacial pace and constrained game mechanics. The plot is awfully trite, too. FFXIII builds steam as it advances, though; it may well be the first Final Fantasy that actually gets better the longer you play rather than fizzling out in an aimless mess around 2/3 of the way through."
"One way to sum up Final Fantasy XIII is that it is a Horse-With-Blinders-On Simulation. It's about progress, and moving forward. It's not without a little bit of kleptomania, however, as sometimes there are little offshoots from the main path. Usually, you can see these offshoots coming a half a mile away, and, thanks to the mini-map's super-GPS level of readability, you can also see that the offshoots do, in fact, end after a distance of about ten game-world feet."
IGN, GameSpy and TeamXbox have rallied the entertainment industry to aid Haiti in its time of need. Today, IGN is broadcasting a 12-hour webathon, beginning at 9am PST and ending at 9pm.
The people of Haiti need your help. You can donate directly to our chosen charity, Habitat for Humanity, or you can jump to the IGN for Haiti eBay page to bid on some amazing auction items. Some notable items include a Life-Size Replica Bayonetta Gun, signed BioShock 2 Splicer Mask, Half-Life Guitar, and over 250 other kick ass items. All proceeds from the auction go directly to Habitat for Humanity to aid the effort in rebuilding Haiti.
Over the course of the 12-hour webathon, IGN editors will be playing a non-stop series of online Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 matches. IGN employees have pledged money for each level earned during our play session. You can find and play with us online all day today. Just look for the "IGN Xbox" gamertag. Help us rack up levels!
Looking to find the hard details for one of the campaign quests in Aion? Or maybe you are seeking the lowdown on your level 50 Archon Tribunus's Sword? Look no further than IGN's Aion Tower website for all your game database needs. The site has just launched a super extensive game database for the MMO title, Aion.
Saying it's extensive might be an understatement. The site goes beyond listing everything you can find in the game. These include: items, recipes, quests, zones, NPCs, skills, maps, and everything else. It goes beyond that by providing 3D viewers, Grind Planer, Stigma Planner, Item comparisons, browser plugins, and so much more. This database is impressive.
We are extremely thrilled to announce the launching of our latest site, Dragonica Online World, for the THQIce's F2P MMO title "Dragonica Online". So take a moment to drop by and see what is going on with the game and its community. While there, be sure to check out the Dragonica Wiki, dig up that elusive bit of info or leave your own tips for other players!
A massive FFXIII announcement was rumored for Friday and it is has finally come. The North American release date for FFXIII has been revealed as March 9th 2010. So make sure to mark off your calendars and have your pre-order slips ready because we’re only a few months away from launch. The release date announcement came with a new trailer which you can watch below.
The November major version update, starring the third and final add-on scenario, "A Shantotto Ascension—The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born," is now available for your downloading pleasure! With compelling new Wings of the Goddess quests, more heart-pounding action with the Moblin Maze Mongers, a host of job adjustments, and throngs of game-enhancing tweaks across the board, there is bound to be something for adventurers of all stripes!
The fast-approaching major version update will usher in auspicious adjustments spanning a wide range of in-game elements. Today, it is our pleasure to introduce the changes that are scheduled for the Chocobo Circuit, the fishing quest "Inside the Belly," and more!
We're pleased to announce a new system that promises to offer adventurers unprecedented customization options for their equipment! Named the "Evolith" system for the curious stones whose powers must be harnessed to reap the benefits, it will be introduced in a version update coming as early as late November.
The leveling system from Final Fantasy 13 is beginning to come in to focus. According to Japanese magazine Shonen Jump FF13 does not have a traditional RPG leveling system. Instead of traditional leveling your characters will earn CP (Cyrstal Points) after every battle. You can then exchange these points for skills and abilities.
More information about the FF13 Crystal Points and item systems are expected to be revealed later this month in Famitsu. As soon as we get those details we will pass them along.
The second trailer we’ve got you for you today is the newly released English language trailer for A Shantotto Ascension. The Japanese version was released over the weekend but we’re sure you’d rather watch one with readable subtitles. Are you ready for giant Taru Taru? Check out the trailer for more.
GameTrailers featured not one but two new FFXI related trailers this evening. The first I would like to bring you is the montage laden trailer for FFXI Ultimate Collection. Announced previously this collection includes FFXI – all the expansions and the 3 micro scenarios. Check out the trailer below:
Is the North American release date for Final Fantasy 13 coming sooner than expected? If a supposed casting call released on 1up.com is to be believed than the answer is yes. This “exclusive never before seen look at Final Fantasy 13” is scheduled to be filmed in the coming weeks.
The Japanese version goes on sale on December 17th and this supposed new advertisement should be unveiled before then. Until we get further word from Square consider this whole thing rumor. For a glimpse of the casting call check out the article on 1up.
It is our pleasure to announce that registration codes for "A Shantotto Ascension—The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born" are now available for purchase. The official site has been updated to mark this momentous occasion, so head on over and see what's in store!
Follow the "A Shantotto Ascension" banner on the PlayOnline Viewer's main FINAL FANTASY XI page to purchase your registration code.
Detailed information can be found at the official add-on scenario site.
*Purchasing users will be able to access the new content with the release of the next FINAL FANTASY XI version update, currently scheduled for November 9.
*One registration code will grant all characters within a single PlayOnline account access to "A Shantotto Ascension
