Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV also known as Final Fantasy XIV Online, is a MMORPG video game developed by Square Enix. It is the 14th episode in the Final Fantasy series, and it was released on September 30, 2010 for the PC.http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/square-enix-next-gen-mmorpg/ The software install for the game costs $49.99.http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/#/about/game_info However, the collector's edition costs $79.99.http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/#/about/game_info Since it is an online multiplier game, a user must purchase a monthly $12.99 subscription.http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/#/about/game_info The first 30 days are free.

It will also be available on PlayStation 3, but the release date was pushed back to March 2011.http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/#/about/game_info The price for this version has not been released yet. The game has a teen ESRB rating. The supported languages are English, Japanese, French and German.

The Beta testing for Final Fantasy XIV started on July 13, 2010.

The action in the game takes place 15 years after the nations of Eorzea forged an alliance to stop the Garlean empire. Back then, the Garlean empire destroyed Ala Mhigo, an impressive city and the biggest in Eorzea. In order to stop the imminent extinction, Eorzea’s nations had to stand together to defend their lands. But the Garlean empire, never came back to attack them. http://www.1up.com/news/final-fantasy-xiv-works

Afterwards, peace came to Eorzea. But with this peace, the soldiers soon discovered that they had no jobs. They are now forming guilds and are trying to seek new adventures, which include fighting with each other. http://www.1up.com/news/final-fantasy-xiv-works

As a MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV features races and classes. The races available in the game are: Hyur, Elezen, Lalafell, Roegadyn and Miqo'te. While the Hyurs are similar to humans, the Lalafell are much smaller, and they can be compared with dwarves. http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/#/world/races The Elezen are elf-like, and the Roegadyn are comparable to giants. Miqo'te have a feline appearance.http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/#/world/races

The gameplay is based on leveling by completing different tasks and quests. The classes have been divided based on the disciplines. There are 4 disciplines available in the game, and the professions are considered classes as well. The disciplines are Disciples of War, Disciples of Magic, Disciples of the Land and Disciples of the Hand. All of them have different abilities and skills.http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/#/world/eorzea

According to an interview with IGN, developers stated that Final Fantasy XIV was inspired by several MMO’s: "In addition to the team's original work on Final Fantasy XI, World of Warcraft, Age of Conan and Warhammer Online, there have been three recent games that have had some pull, but the FFXI community's feedback has been the most important factor in its design."http://ps3.ign.com/articles/991/991483p1.html