Source: Lodestone
Thanks for the tip Artemys!

Summary: There is a new Letters from the Producer series until FFXIV official forums are ready. The results of their first FFXIV poll are up. Nothing too surprising. It's basically fix everything. Add more content.

Though the next version update will introduce a relatively small number of changes, preparations are already underway to bring further improvements in the near future via a number of smaller-scale patches, including... [Read More]

Source: Blue Gartr

Summary: There's around 350K active characters. The average per server is around 20,000. Poster: dubs then lists stats from his server Besaid. Surprisingly there's not a level 50 rank for every job yet.

My comments: I wonder if FFXI has more active characters now? lol

Source: Massively

Summary: RUMOR! A FFXIV player was so pissed at the quality of FFXIV that he sold off $26m of Square Enix stock. On Oct 7th, SE stock dropped from 1800 yen a share to 1735 a share before recovering later in the day.

Source: FFXIV Lodestone

Summary: Free Trial Extension Details

Eligibility
All users who registered a FINAL FANTASY XIV service account and purchased a character by October 25, 2010 will be eligible.

*Character purchases must have been carried out no later than October 25, 2010 at 23:59(PDT).
*Accounts terminated due to User Agreement infractions are ineligible for extension.
*Holders of multiple service accounts may receive extensions on all accounts.

Extension Period
An ad... [Read More]

Source: Massively

Summary: A reader noted that the auction block in Final Fantasy XI was partly responsible for the enormous gilselling issue that's plagued the game more or less since its release stateside, with the theory going that the market wards and so forth in Final Fantasy XIV were a specific response to this.

You can see it in any game in the world, and it's very pronounced in World of Warcraft. Low-level crafting supplies sell for amounts that... [Read More]

Source: FFXIV Pro

Summary: This is basically the ffxiah.com of FFXIV. We've had quite a few people ask about a FFXIVAH.com. FFXIV doesn't have an AH, at least not right now. Even if they do get an AH there is no guarantee that we can pull the information but will look into it. So, I went with FFXIVPro.com, a more generic name.

FFXIAH.com members do not need to register. The forum/mbox are shared between the two sites.

My comments: SE should be giving this site money bec... [Read More]

Source: Markeedragon



Summary: Official FINAL FANTASY ® XIV controller for PC. Controller will be available right on the release of FINAL FANTASY ® XIV on the 30th September 2010.

My comments: Sweets definitely picking this up for the PC when I play! My entire FFXI career was on PS2. ... [Read More]

Source: FFXIV Lodestone

tl;dr:
Servers Open Today for Owners of Collector’s Edition (09/21/2010)


At 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21 (PST), players who purchased the FINAL FANTASY XIV Collector's Edition will have the opportunity to log into World servers over a week in advance of the official service launch. We wish those lucky adventurers the best of travels through the exciting realm of Eorzea... [Read More]

Source: Exophase

Tomorrow’s release of Final Fantasy XIV on PC will signal the arrival of an online payment system Square Enix calls “Crysta” in North America and Europe.Already available for select Square Enix services in Japan, those purchasing Final Fantasy XIV subscriptions and security tokens can do so by converting cash money via means of credit or prepaid debit cards into Crysta. This, by extension, comes with the added security benefit of not having to keep your payment d... [Read More]

Source: FFXIV Core

My comments: People transferring their character names from FF11 have priority in FF14. But then again who the hell will take a name like Jenny Leviathan or Bob Valefor.

Lodestone page is going through maintenance.

Article: We would like to take this moment to provide details on the preparation for the official service of FINAL FANTASY XIV.

- Official Service Launch Date
At 18:00 (PDT) on Sep. 21, 2010, early access to the Realm of Eorzea will begin. The o... [Read More]

Source: Demonoid
via: Blue Gartr

tl;dr: Download the FF14 client so you don't have to waste time installing on the actual day.

My comments: I have decided not to purchase this on day 1. Anyone who does, please keep me informed of FF14's awesomeness or lack of.... [Read More]

Source: Youtube

tl;dw: Watch it!

My comments: Ok so someone tell me what's going on here. Do you choose quest cards or something. I didn't play the FFXIV beta or read much about it. One thing is for sure. The battles are probably nowhere near as epic. haha

Source: Final Fantasy Friend Finder

tl;dr: Final Fantasy Friend Finder is designed to help keep you connected with your FFXI and FFXIV friends.

Once you are registered, you will be able to add your characters to the database and send friend invites to other users. You will be notified via email if a user has sent you a friend request. When a user accepts your friend request, you will be able to send private email messages back and forth.

My comments:... [Read More]

You need SE ID account here.
https://secure.square-enix.com

FF14 Beta Key Request here.
http://entry.ffxiv.com/

Good luck I was able to get mine and apparently a lot of others got in too.

Source: Markee Dragon

tl;dr: We would like to take this opportunity to provide an update regarding FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta Test, which was announced to be postponed on Aug. 31, 2010.

Along with the completion on investigation and correction of the critical issue, we have decided to begin FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta Test on Sep. 2, 2010 at 02:00 (GMT).

Starting on Sep. 2, 2010 at 02:00 (GMT), acquisition of registration code required for FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta Test w... [Read More]

Source: Square Enix

tl;dr: Current Square Enix Account users will need to register their country of residence the first time they log in to the Square Enix Account Management System after September 1. The FINAL FANTASY XIV packaged software being released on September 22 and September 30 differs according to its region.

My comments: Although initially I thought this could hinder account selling, at the very bottom it addresses what happens if you move and change regions. An o... [Read More]

Source: Blue Gartr

tl;dr: Giving away FF14 Beta Codes. Not sure how many. States you are not allowed to sell code. FF14 Beta Accounts currently have a $50 value.

Source: MMO Crunch

tl;dr: There are four disciples in total, the first being the disciple of war followed by the disciple of magic, the disciple of land, and the disciple of hand. 18 classes total.

Along with announcing the 18 classes of the game, Square Enix has also revealed the pre-order bonus for the standard edition of the game. If you so choose to pre-order a copy of FFXIV then you will receive the Garlond Goggles. This is an in-game item which your character can... [Read More]