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Perfect Ten: My favorite vanilla World of Warcraft memories
This article reflects on fond memories of the original World of Warcraft, highlighting ten specific experiences from its early days. It contrasts these nostalgic moments with the current state of MMORPGs and player cynicism, emphasizing the unique impact of early game landmarks and quests.
Final Fantasy XI’s latest patch lets you level up your Trusts
The latest update for Final Fantasy XI introduces a new system to level up Trusts, the AI companions that assist players in combat. Players can earn alter ego points through events and Records of Eminence objectives to enhance Trust stats. The patch also includes new objectives, Ambuscade targets, and quality-of-life improvements.
FINAL FANTASY XI ONLINE'S MARCH VERSION UPDATE BRINGS NEW ALTER EGO UPGRADE SYSTEM AND MORE
SQUARE ENIX has released the March version update for FINAL FANTASY XI Online, introducing the first phase of a new alter ego upgrade system designed to enhance solo play. The update also includes refreshed monthly challenges in Ambuscade with new foes and special campaigns throughout March, such as the return of 'Vana'Bout' and the Treasure Hunter Bounty Campaign.
Still humming with life 21 years later, Konami's Master of Epic is a wonderful time capsule of the experimental…
Master of Epic, a Japanese-only MMORPG released in 2005 by Hudson Soft and now published by Konami, is examined as a time capsule of experimental MMO design. Despite a slow start and a unique skill system that rewards player experience over traditional leveling, the game has maintained a dedicated niche audience due to its immersive, friction-filled gameplay that encourages player attention and exploration.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Will Take To The Skies, Visit Wutai
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi has revealed that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 will feature Rocket Town and a trip to space, as well as Yuffie's homeland, Wutai. The finale will also prominently feature the Highwind airship and potentially a different take on Chocobo breeding compared to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Final Fantasy 11, a 23-year-old MMO, is getting so many new players it's having to stop character creation on its…
Final Fantasy XI, a 23-year-old MMORPG, is experiencing significant server congestion due to a surge in new players, leading to temporary character creation restrictions. Game director Yoji Fujito announced measures to address the issue, highlighting the game's unexpected resurgence in popularity with an estimated 87,700 active players.
Final Fantasy XI plans new upgrades to Trusts for March while restricting more congested worlds
Final Fantasy XI is receiving upgrades to its Trust system in the March update, allowing players to enhance Trust stats and equipment to further expand solo play. This comes as the Odin server experiences congestion, with measures being implemented to restrict new arrivals, similar to previous issues on Asura and Bahamut servers.
Final Fantasy 11 locks down yet another server as overpopulation continues to hit Final Fantasy 14's predecessor, over two decades after its original launch
Final Fantasy XI is experiencing significant server congestion, leading Square Enix to close off its Odin server to new players starting March 10, 2026. This marks the third server closure in less than a year due to overpopulation, a rare issue for an MMORPG over two decades old. The surge in popularity is occurring despite the release of Final Fantasy XIV's Dawntrail expansion.
MMO Week in Review: The clock strikes Midnight
This week's MMO news roundup covers the early access launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, BitCraft entering its second early access phase, and Gamigo reviving Gloria Victis. The article also touches on layoffs at Corepunk, Discord's postponed age verification rollout, and various updates and issues across numerous other MMO titles.