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August Game Releases, Elden Ring Help, And More Tips
4.8.2024
Unsure of what new games to pick up this month? Still suck on an Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree boss, or a Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail baddie? We’ve got you covered with the best tips of this final week in July. Click through for them all. Read more
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 7 Stellar Games We Can’t Wait To Jump Back Into
2.8.2024
Welcome to the first weekend of August! The weather is still hot in various parts of the world (like, way more so than it’s been lately), so what a wonderful time to stay the hell in doors, in front of an air conditioner, with some video games. Read more
What Is The Best Way To Play Secret Of Mana?
1.8.2024
Few games evoke retro gaming nostalgia quite like Secret of Mana. Released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, this Squaresoft action-RPG is likely to have been the first RPG for many Western gamers. s. Secret of Mana begged to be a memorable experience with its vibrant graphics...
My New Favorite Final Fantasy Is One Nobody's Playing Because It Needs An Online Version
31.7.2024
This week I received a surprise gift from a friend. It was a single card for the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game. Specifically it is for Ysayle, my favorite character from Final Fantasy XIV. Before receiving it I knew the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game existed, but never really gave it...
Final Fantasy XIV Players Are Up In Arms Over The Latest Patch
31.7.2024
Yesterday, July 30, Final Fantasy XIV received its first big patch since the release of the Dawntrail expansion. While the introduction of the new Savage raids is a source of excitement for the community, the biggest point of contention is the long list of changes the Viper job has received...
How To Defeat Queen Eternal, The Final Boss Of Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail
30.7.2024
After a long, winding road filled with cutscenes, you’ll find yourself once again tasked with staving off a world-ending threat at the end of Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. In the expansion’s final boss fight against Queen Eternal, you and seven fellow Warriors of Light will challenge Tuliyollal’s...
How Cross Progression Works in Final Fantasy XIV
30.7.2024
Final Fantasy XIV is a remarkable MMORPG, featuring captivating stories, incredible boss battles, and hundreds (if not thousands) of hours of quality gameplay. FF14 is, also, a game built atop the failure that is the 1.0 version of the game, which means you’ll occasionally encounter cumbersome...
Behold $1,000 Worth Of Amazing-Looking Final Fantasy VII Action Figures
25.7.2024
Earlier this year, Square Enix announced a new line of action figures to celebrate the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The designs harken back to how the characters looked in the original 1997 PlayStation game, and the figures themselves begin shipping later this year. I want them all,...
Final Fantasy XIV: The Differences Between Roles, Classes, And Jobs, Explained
24.7.2024
When jumping into Final Fantasy XIV for the first time, you will probably come across words like Roles, Classes, and Jobs. You might not have much of an idea of what they mean. But their differences are important to understanding and thriving in this game.Read more
The Best Class For Solo Players In Final Fantasy XIV
23.7.2024
Final Fantasy XIV might be a multiplayer game, but not all of us are social butterflies. I mean, sure, it’s one thing to see other players questing in the open world, but do you have to talk with them? Maybe even play with them? Is there a class you can pick in FF14 that minimizes how much you have...
Final Fantasy 14’s New Raid Has A Pop Anthem Players Can’t Stop Listening To
23.7.2024
Forget Brat summer, it’s time for “Bee My Honey” summer. The pop song that serves as the background music to one of Final Fantasy 14’s new raids is an undeniable ear worm that I, and many other players, can’t stop listening to. To make it even better, the song is sung by the adorable Honey...
Romance Hot Cyborgs And Dance To '90s Boy Bands In Warframe's Most Surprising Expansion Yet
22.7.2024
Over the weekend, Digital Extremes hosted Tennocon, its annual convention dedicated to all things Warframe, and unveiled the first extensive look at the shooter’s upcoming 1999 expansion. The free update, which is set to arrive this winter, almost looks like an entirely different game, and will...
How To Get Started In Final Fantasy 14 And More Tips For The Week
21.7.2024
Looking to take your first steps into Square Enix’s acclaimed and newly expanded MMO, Final Fantasy 14? We’ve got you covered with some great beginner guides. We’ve also got tips for Palworld, Once Human, and The First Descendant, as well as recommendations for games to pick up before the Xbox...
You Can Get A New Mount In Final Fantasy 14 By Drinking Lots Of Boba
18.7.2024
There are a lot of weird mounts you can explore Eorzea with in Final Fantasy XIV. The weirdest often come from limited time collaborations between Square Enix’s MMO and other brands, such as the Mountain Dew-themed bird mount aptly named, Mountain Zu, that was offered until July 14 this year....
Final Fantasy XIV: A Beginner’s Guide To Questing
15.7.2024
Like most RPGs, a majority of your time in Final Fantasy XIV is spent completing various quests. However, new players may find themselves wondering what each of the different symbols mean, or how to tell what quests are worth their time. This guide will explain the three main types of quests,...
10 Tips For Starting Out In Final Fantasy XIV
15.7.2024
Final Fantasy XIV offers a variety of content and depth that few games can match. While this is a huge boon for the MMO’s longtime players, new players who have just started their account with the Starter Edition or Free Trial (we recommend the Free Trial for first-timers) may have trouble sifting...
Final Fantasy 14’s Post-Endwalker Story Feels Like A Mini-Expansion In The Best Way
12.7.2024
In the wake of saving the universe from a time-ending calamity, the question that remains for the world of Final Fantasy XIV after the events of 2021’s Endwalker expansion is: How do we move on? This question sets up the quests immediately following Endwalker’s climax to become an arc that...
Final Fantasy Publisher Square Enix Invests in Soccer Metaverse Game on the Polygon Blockchain
12.7.2024
Soccerverse, a massively multiplayer football management game, has successfully raised $3.1 million in a strategic funding round led by renowned games industry publisher Square Enix, with additional participation from early investor Hiro Capital. This brings the total funding to $4 million. Founded...
Final Fantasy 14 Heroes Can Now Make Silly Faces And Players Are Obsessed
11.7.2024
They say that fashion is the true endgame of Final Fantasy 14, and indeed, making your Warrior of Light as good-looking as possible is one of the most time-honored and beloved pastimes in Square Enix’s MMORPG. The recent graphics update the game received alongside the release of the new Dawntrail...
FF14's Overhauled Graphics Make Its Most Underappreciated Activity Worth Doing
9.7.2024
There is a lot to do in Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix’s critically acclaimed MMORPG. Sure the latest expansion, Dawntrail, just added a ton of new locations and quests to explore in its continuation of the game’s sprawling main story, but wait until you hear about all the other things you can...