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Can FFXIV compete with Warcraft?

Even back then, I had high hopes of an MMORPG that mixed Final Fantasy XI's story and character attachment with World of Warcraft's highly playable game interface. An unachievable dream? As it turns out, no - but only if Square is willing to give us some much-needed improvements.

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ArtsyGamer5730d ago

This game seems like it's going for a totally different demographic than WoW. Everything is much slower paced and more linear.
Pretty sure this is just going to be the next iteration of FFXI. The people that loved that game or at least that type of game will move to this.

Christopher5729d ago (Edited 5729d ago )

No, it can't compete. Even in Asia where FF is big, WoW is bigger than FFXI.

WildArmed5729d ago

Yup.
Blizzard says "Final Fanta waaat?"

Seriously though,
I dont think anything will 1up WoW in terms of user base. (No i dont play WoW neither do I like it)
But I give credit where it's due.
It has a religious following, just like Starcraft

ChozenWoan5729d ago

From what I've seen, it's a leap above the rest of the MMOs out and upcoming.

Persistantthug5729d ago

But Final Fantasy will probably be successful...especially with the Console market to help boost it.

All FF14 needs is 500,000 consistent subscribers by year 2 or 3 to be successful, just like FF11 had.

I'm hoping GUILD WARS 2 goes to PS3 since NC SOFT said it was interested in the PS3.
I would enjoy that. I'm keepin my fingers crossed :)

rdgneoz35729d ago

I'd love it if GW2 came to the PS3. I played the first one for the PC and enjoyed it, though the fact that you could jump between like 30 different instances of each city and you zoned into a random one didn't help with the community too much.

TheGameFoxJTV5728d ago

No I think that meant compete as "Compete". Either way FF14 looks like shit. Gameplay wise. That type of MMO is outdated and showing age.

Myst5730d ago

Hmm in my opinion no, most people have already attached themselves to WoW and many will continue to cling to it. The main reason I think it won't is two fold the first being the WoW expansion that is due this year I believe? The second being that people will actually complain about the lack of jumping. Sad but it could quite possibly be truth for many of the WoW Players, or perhaps they just didn't like the design of it all and are simply going to bypass it.

Either way I sadly have to wait for the PS3 version...

Chris3995730d ago

Cataclysm will pull whatever disenfranchised WOW players flocked to FFXIV when they realize how different the games are.

I'll still check out the PS3 version too, as there will be inevitable patching between now and then. Guild Wars 2 is my most desired game of 2011 though, possibly of this entire gen.

Letros5729d ago

GW2 is incredible, I played it at Gamescom, really its feels like the perfect MMO and that's coming from someone who has played WoW, GW1, and WAR for a good deal of time.

Chris3995729d ago

Sorry for the caps, but I am. Props for playing it, I've been left to drool over the game-play walkthroughs and footage. That Shatterer fight is one of the most incredible things I've ever seen.

Myst5729d ago

I agree kind of looking forward to GW2 after looking back at all the time I spent in GW1 fun times.

Supman5729d ago

It will blow it out of the water.
Nuff said.

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moe845729d ago

At first, sure. People will want to try out the new mmo. But give it a few months and they'll be back to WoW. Especially once Cata ships. The way FF14 plays is completely different from how WoW plays. And that will probably turn a lot of people off.

I don't see this game coming anywhere near the numbers WoW has atm. Let alone, what they had at their peak.

lucifon5729d ago

Indeed thats the truth. FF14 really caters to fans of FF11, anyone who didn't like 11 is simply not going to enjoy 14 either. A large amount of the gameplay is almost identical to 11, with a new coat of paint. Come Cataclysm WoW's sub numbers will peak once again and those who went to other MMO's out of bordemn will come flocking back, its just how it is.

evrfighter5729d ago

we shall see. I had some wow faithfuls volunteer to play ff14 with me. I no longer play wow btw. We'll see how long they last.

DaBadGuy5729d ago

Nah. I doubt most people subscribe to multiple MMOs so any WoW fans already invested in the game probably won't switch, at least not for long term. It could bring in new fans but odds are if people are already invested in an MMO like WoW then they won't be playing FFXIV too, especially once Cataclysm comes out. WoW is a juggernaut. I'm looking forward to DC Universe Online, hopefully that one turns out good and doesn't turn into APB. I was gonna get APB, good thing I decided to "wait and see."

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Final Fantasy XIV Expansion "Evercold" Gets First Details, Switch 2 Version, & More

Today, Square Enix revealed several details of "Evercold", the next expansion coming for its popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV.

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_Decadent_Descent34d ago

Isn't it past time to make a new FF MMO?

repsahj34d ago

Interesting. I will try the base game free trial when it comes out. I heard you can try the it as long as you want with Lvl 70 cap.

CornholioX34d ago

Soon with lvl 80 as Shadowbringers (3rd expansion pack) will be in the free trial.

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Next Final Fantasy XIV Expansion "Evercold" Releases in January 2027

Today, Square Enix revealed the next expansion coming for its popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, titled "Evercold."

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Final Fantasy XIV x Evangelion: Ghosts of Desire Crossover Announced

Square Enix has announced a new crossover with the Evangelion will be coming to Final Fantasy XIV in the form of a new Alliance Raid.

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DivineHand12534d ago

I wish this was an update for FF16.

AsunaYuukiTheFlash34d ago

Hell no! Let that garbage DMC game die.