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Final Fantasy XI

Besieged – Additions And Adjustments

kula shakerz    2006-07-10    0 comments

Since its introduction in the Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion disc, Besieged has become far more popular than the development team ever anticipated. This popularity leads to certain victory with little need for strategy on almost every World, as hundreds of players unite to repel the beastman hordes. With the gradual adjustments that have been implemented, it is now possible...

Artifact Armor For The New Jobs Confirmed In Next Update

kula shakerz    2006-07-06    0 comments

The artifact and limit break quests for the blue mage, corsair, and puppetmaster jobs will be added in the next version update. You must have attained a certain level with each job to access its new quests. The artifact quests are continuations of the previously available "An Empty Vessel," "Luck of the Draw," and "No Strings Attached" quests. Like the...

Official Final Fantasy XI Site Updated

kula shakerz    2006-06-16    0 comments

Yesterday Square Enix released the new version of the Official Final Fantasy XI site. The new site is easier to navigate and it got improved readability and they plan to continue updating and revising the site's content. They would also like comments and suggestions on how to improve it even more. » Comment & Suggestion form. In related news, the...


Final Fantasy XI Update Details

kula shakerz    2006-04-17    0 comments

Square Enix is getting ready for the release of the new Final Fantasy XI expansion pack, Treasures of Aht Urhgan. The servers are down for 10 hours while changes are made and they have also released the change log of the new version. Link » Final Fantasy XI Update Details.

Ubisoft Will Publish FFXI For Xbox360 In Europe

kula shakerz    2006-04-09    0 comments

Europe's largest third party publisher Ubisoft has inked an agreement with Square Enix, under which the French company will distribute the Xbox 360 version of Final Fantasy XI in the PAL territories. In addition to the newest version of the MMORPG, Ubisoft will also distribute the PC version of the expansion pack Treasures of Aht Urhgan. Both games will go...

North American FINAL FANTASY XI Xbox 360 Beta Begins!

kula shakerz    2006-01-06    0 comments

Today marks the opening of the North American Xbox 360 beta! The free beta comes packaged inside the February issue of Official Xbox Magazine which hits stands on January 17th. Once you've gotten hold of the game, head over to the registration website to obtain the codes to activate your account. The previous beta resulted in many strong friendships that...


Free Final Fantasy XI Xbox 360 Beta Disc

kula shakerz    2005-12-21    0 comments

The February issue of Official Xbox Magazine will include a copy of the exclusive Final Fantasy XI Xbox 360 beta! This free beta includes enhanced visuals, audio, and other unique Xbox 360 features. Don't miss your chance to enjoy your first look at Vana'diel on the Xbox 360! The beta contains both the Rise of the Zilart and Chains of...

Square Enix Announces Next FFXI Fan Festival

kula shakerz    2005-12-20    0 comments

Square Enix has announced the third annual Final Fantasy XI Fan Festival, set to take place at the Santa Monica, CA Pier, taking place from March 9 to March 11. Tickets will be $85 if players register ahead of time, and $100 at the door, although availability is limited. Those attending the FFXI Fan Festival will be able to take...

New Dynamis Areas In Upcoming Final Fantasy XI Update

kula shakerz    2005-11-28    0 comments

Dynamis that was introduced to Final Fantasy XI players in February 2004, is a collection of special battlefields designed for alliances with a maximum of 64 players. As mentioned in recent articles regarding the Fellowship system, the simultaneous display of characters on screen is limited due to memory restrictions on the client side (PlayStation 2), which created fears that such...


Final Fantasy XI Version Update in December

kula shakerz    2005-11-16    0 comments

Square Enix announced today that the next version update of Final Fantasy X: Online is currently in development and that its scheduled for release in mid-December. Planned content include: Additions to the Fellowship system New areas New quests Additions and adjustments to the battle system Additions to fishing And more additions and changes covering a wide range of activities! In...

SE wants your Feedback! on MPK in FFXI

sifar    2005-11-05    0 comments

Square Enix representative, Ahkore, is looking for input on ways to help reduce and remove MPK-ing in Final Fantasy XI. Be sure to visit the link below to read the comments of others and to put in your own suggestions. Link >> MPK Thread on Allakhazam In related news, the official POL website has posted 100 pictures taken at the...

Xbox 360 Version of Final Fantasy XI Revealed at X05

kula shakerz    2005-10-19    0 comments

Final Fantasy XI was recently demonstrated at the X05 event held by Microsoft. Several new areas included in the forthcoming expansion pack announced at TGS 2005, Treasures of Aht Urhgan, were shown. It was the first opportunity to see FFXI on Xbox 360 connecting to one of the actual servers currently in service. The development of the Xbox 360 version...


Final Fantasy XI Xbox 360 Beta Test Announced

kula shakerz    2005-10-13    0 comments

Microsoft Japan has announced that people who purchase the limited edition Xbox 360 bundle in Japan will recieve free entry into the Final Fantasy XI beta test. The limited edition bundle is the same as the standard edition, but includes an Xbox Live headset for 39,795 yen ($348.01 USD). Players will be required to sign up for PlayOnline as well...

The Star Onions Heading To The US?

Xin    2005-08-14    0 comments

Square-Enix recently registered the term "The Star Onions" with The United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Star Onions are of course a mischevious bunch of youngsters hailing from Windurst in the company's MMORPG Final Fantasy XI: Online, and also the name adopted by a group of Square-Enix composers and Musuicians. Their debut pop-arrangement album "The Star Onions: Music from...

Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection Announced

Xin    2005-07-26    0 comments

Square-Enix has announced that it will release Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection, an all in one PC DVD containing Final Fantasy XI: Online, the expansion packs Rise of the Zilart and Chains of Promathia, the card game Tetra Master, and a free 30 day subscription to their PlayOnline service. Also included in this package will be a Vana'diel Buddy...


The Star Onions: Music From The Otherside Of Vana'diel

Xin    2005-07-07    0 comments

An upcoming Pop Music Arrangement album of ten tracks from Final Fantasy XI: Online, entitled The Star Onions: Music From The Otherside Of Vana'diel, was announced earlier today by Square-Enix. The newly arranged tracks will be performed by the aforementioned Star Onions, a group comprised of members of the Square-Enix Sound Staff and headed by Final Fantasy XI Composer Naoshi...

Final Fantasy XI Moves To The XBox360

Xin    2005-05-17    0 comments

Square-Enix announced yesterday at it's Pre-E3 Conference that Final Fantasy XI: Online will be heading over to Microsoft and it's newest console, XBox360, when it release later this year. The game will be available on the company's XBox Live program, and although pricing was not announced, it is expected to be the same as the standard PC and PS2 rates....

POL Friend List features to appear in FFXI

sifar    2005-03-31    0 comments

Square Enix has recently updated the Friend List in its PlayOnline Viewer with new features like the Group Friend List, potraits, and much more. It has been confirmed that now many of these features will be making their way into the Friend List available while playing Final Fantasy XI. Link >> New POL Friend List features The changes are set...


New Updates Planned For End Of April

Xin    2005-03-24    0 comments

Square-Enix is planning the next version update for it's MMORPG Final Fantasy XI: Online to take place at the end of April. Besides standard upgrades such as New Quests and Additional Monsters, this update will expand upon the history of Promathia and other story elements of the game.

Debut Of A New Final Fantasy XI Area

Xin    2005-01-20    0 comments

Yesterday during Intel's presentation of their new Centrino CPU for notebook PCs in Tokyo, Square-Enix revealed a brand new area for their MMORPG Final Fantasy XI. The new area, called Al'Taieu, will be listed as "The Forgotten Capital of The Gods" in the game's Promathia Mission, and story-wise will mark the mission's climax. Screenshots from the Intel presentation and a...