$50 regular version of upcoming MMORPG arrives at end of third quarter; $75 Collector's Edition to offer early access; PS3 launch TBA.

At the 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo earlier this month, Square Enix showed off its upcoming massively multiplayer role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV. Today, the Japanese publisher dated the game, saying it would launch in North America on September 30 on the PC at a price point of $50. The PlayStation 3 version, which was on display at Sony's E3 2010 press conference, has not been given a release window beyond "2010," though it had been set for a simultaneous release with the PC edition.

For $25 more, Final Fantasy fans can pick up the Collector's Edition of FFXIV and get acess to the game 8 days early.

Final Fantasy fanatics willing to pay $25 will be able to access the game eight days ahead of the masses, courtesy of the early access codes included in the $75 collector's edition of the game. (Square Enix did add the caveat that "timing of access subject to initial server capacity.") Besides the game disc and manual, included will be the following cache of goodies:



--A behind the scenes DVD with the obligatory documentary on the making of the game.
--A travel journal with concept art pages in which players can document their in-game wanderings.
--An in-game item called the "Onion Helm."
--A fully personalized "Right of Passage" certificate.
--Special cover illustrated by artist Yoshitaka Amano.
--A FFXIV-branded security token for use with regular password.

Final Fantasy XIV Online will be set in the realm of Eorzea, a world not seen before in any other installments in the franchise. Like in other MMORPGs, gamers will be able to explore the realm after selecting from a variety of races, combat classes, and professional skills. More information on Eorzea's lore and backstory can be found on the game's Web site.

Final Fantasy XIV will be the second installment in the long-running role-playing game to take on the MMORPG genre. The first such game, Final Fantasy XI, debuted on the PC in 2003 and found its way to the PlayStation 2 the next year. An Xbox 360 edition followed in 2006. In a unique twist, the game allowed players from all three platforms to play together in the same game world.

NICE, I should have it on SEP 22 for sure

The tides are circling. old urges returning...

do i really want to jump into this time sink again?











yes.

DO EEEEEET

Still on the fence on this still. I may not join at start, currently in the closed beta for Cataclysm atm. As time gets near I might change my mind. But yeah, can I commit myself to another time sink again also?

Almost time.............. Gotta get this PC ready, most likely going with GTX 460 1GB

get a ati 5870 if you can afford it, its a beast and from what ive read FF14 has been running better with ATI cards.

Oh also, i heard ATI will be releasing the HD 6000 series in a few months, so prices will go down if you can wait it out, or just go for the 6000 series cards

If you are planning to go 3d on it tho, i guess nvidia would be better for that.

Yeah my 5870 seems to keep up just fine. But I'd almost buy one of the 6000 series if you have teh cash. If I could buy all over again, I"d probably still keep my card but the 3D effect would be nice for WOW (As I'm not even remotely sold on the FF BEta) You can supposedly do the 3D thing with ATI but it sounds like its going to be very complicated to setup. For 3D Nvidia is the way to go.

The main reason I'm going with the GTX 460 is because of the price, it's cheaper than the 5870. Is the difference between the 2 worth it? Forget about the 3d option because I will most likely not use it.

My understanding about the Nvidia cards is that they run VERY hot. My expperience with the 5870 has been a very quiet cool running card.
(And this is from a long time nvidia fanboy)