Final Fantasy XIV

Strife212 · 2 Jun 2009 at 20:40

Just got announced, it's PS3 exclusive, and is online, looking like it could be an MMORPG.

FFXIII is a High Tech FF7 style game, this seems to have returned to the classic style:

Phatjayunoi · 2 Jun 2009 at 20:54

If it doesn't turn out to be as grind heavy as FFXI (It's pretty much gotten the reputation of being Japan's own version of Korea's Lineage II), then I could give this one a go. I am slightly disappointed the 14th game will be an MMO though, but then it is also hard to see where else the series could go, especially after all this time waiting for XIII.

Apopcalyptic · 2 Jun 2009 at 20:54

Any more info? From the ONE screenshot, it does look more like FFI/II/III, but then, anything is interpretable from one screenie

Strife212 · 2 Jun 2009 at 20:57

There was an entire trailer, it's not out yet though. It just played live.

TwoSaints · 2 Jun 2009 at 20:58

did they give any indication if you'll require a subscription?

ojste · 2 Jun 2009 at 21:09

hell yes

Streeteh · 2 Jun 2009 at 21:12

OcUK guild recruiting starts now.

sc(+)pe · 2 Jun 2009 at 21:14

I just don't think it will stand out enough from the crowd. On trailer alone SW:ToR blows it away.

Strife212 · 2 Jun 2009 at 21:14

FFXI was the best MMO after WoW in my opinion, I am looking forward to this.

Phatjayunoi · 2 Jun 2009 at 21:20

Strife212 said:
FFXI was the best MMO after WoW in my opinion, I am looking forward to this.

Not only that, but FFXI is avaliable for PS2, PC and Xbox 360 and so it has a broader range of platforms compared to any other MMO currently.

Least Square-Enix actually has the balls to put an MMO for console systems.

Kappa · 2 Jun 2009 at 21:37

Strife212 said:
Just got announced, it's PS3 exclusive,

I think you're wrong on this one, it will be a timed exclusive from what I made of it.

Bucket · 2 Jun 2009 at 21:41

It's still no Phantasy Star Online though

Phatjayunoi · 2 Jun 2009 at 21:43

Bucket said:
It's still no Phantasy Star Online though

HAHA very true.

A proper Phantasy Star MMO or even Monster Hunter MMO will make my day.

But still, these games are enjoyable on their own right.

Noel Gallagher · 2 Jun 2009 at 21:55

online..fail.

look at ff11.

Strife212 · 2 Jun 2009 at 21:56

It's really, really old, I liked it at the time

Phatjayunoi · 2 Jun 2009 at 21:58

Noel Gallagher said:
online..fail.

look at ff11.

Exactly how has it failed?

FFXI may not have WoW subscription numbers, but it is still pretty successful.

Streeteh · 2 Jun 2009 at 21:59

Noel Gallagher said:
online..fail.

look at ff11.

It's one of the longest running MMORPGs ever made... how is it fail?

spirity · 2 Jun 2009 at 21:59

Noel Gallagher said:
online..fail.

look at ff11.

It had over a million subscribers at one point, but that was a few years back so I don't know current figures.

I liked it for the most part, but there were a few things that bugged me. Stil, it was a resounding success for Square, and in terms of subscribers one of the top 5 MMO's ever.

EDIT
For perspective, an MMO needs approximately 50k to 200k subscribers to run a profit (largely depending on how much it costs to maintain of course, but most of them will need those figures). If sub numbers drop below those figures you can cut back on your servers and 'live team' and still be -relatively- comfortable.

Fire Wizard · 2 Jun 2009 at 23:39

This is the best news I have heard for a long time.

Final Fantasy XIV Online Official Site

Having played Final Fantasy XI Online, which I thought was an absolutely brilliant game, I am really, really looking forward to this and will defiantly be buying Final Fantasy XIV Online as soon as it's released.

Final Fantasy XIV Online will also be available on Windows. I honestly can't wait for this.

Azagoth · 3 Jun 2009 at 01:00

Sunscribtion Fees: TBA

As much as I love the Final Fantasy games I'm not going to feel like paying a subscription for a MMORPG if Sony can't sort out the random "8002A548: You have been signed out of Playstation Network" error.